Current bills about: institutional liability

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QLD Institutions Can Be Held Liable for Child Abuse by Contractors and Volunteers, Even in Past Cases

Civil Liability (Holding Institutions Accountable for Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2026

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Private Member's Bill

28 Aug 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

Assembly

VIC New Rules for Holding Institutions Responsible for Child Abuse

Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Bill 2025

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24 Feb 2026: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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2nd House

Law

ACT Vicarious Liability for Organisations Responsible for Child Abuse

Civil Law (Wrongs - Organisational Child Abuse Liability) Amendment Bill 2025

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Private Member's Bill

12 Nov 2025: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

Assembly

NSW Removal of Limitation Periods for Appeals Against Stays of Child Abuse Claims

Limitation and Civil Liability Amendment (Permanent Stays) Bill 2024

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Private Member's Bill

5 Jun 2024: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

1st House

2nd House

Law