Current bills about: juvenile justice

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QLD Breach Bail, Go to Jail -- Even If It Breaches Human Rights Law

Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

bail criminal justice human rights juvenile justice police powers sentencing

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

QLD Court Powers to Order Children into Circuit Breaker Programs

Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026

child safety child welfare juvenile justice legal rights medical consent youth rehabilitation

Private Member's Bill

14 Aug 2026: MPs are currently debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle (second reading).

Assembly

VIC Prosecution Restrictions for Offences Involving the Misuse of Police Powers

Crimes Amendment Bill 2026

criminal law criminal prosecutions juvenile justice police powers

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

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NSW New Trigger Date for Bail Notices for Accused Persons in Custody

Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill (No 2) 2025

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

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ACT Search and Detention Powers for Persons Under 14 Years Old

Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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

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NSW Court Powers to Re-Sentence People After Revoking Community Service or Good Behaviour Orders

Justice Legislation Amendment (Children) Bill 2024

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

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NSW Tougher Bail Tests for Young People Committing Motor Theft or Breaking and Entering

Bail and Crimes Amendment Bill 2024

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7 May 2024: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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NSW Ban on Spit Hoods for People in Custody and Mental Health Facilities

Detention Legislation Amendment (Prohibition on Spit Hoods) Bill 2023

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12 Mar 2024: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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VIC New Bail Considerations and Restrictions for Accused Persons

Bail Amendment Bill 2023

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24 Oct 2023: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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