Current bills about: police powers

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ACT Police Powers to Issue Family Violence Safety Notices

Family, Personal and Sexual Violence Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

child sexual abuse criminal justice domestic abuse family violence firearms police powers victim safety

NSW Fines for Damaging, Littering, or Misbehaving in the Memorial Area

Anzac Memorial Bill 2025

board governance commercial activity criminal penalties land use memorial management memorial protection police powers public monuments public order public safety vandalism +6 more

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NT Restrictions on Information Sharing Between Government Entities

Housing, Transport and Surveillance Devices Legislation Amendment (Police Public Safety Officers) Bill 2025

information sharing law enforcement police powers public housing public transport

NT Longer Duration for Police Banned Drinker Orders

Alcohol Harm Reduction Amendment (Banned Drinker Orders) Bill 2025

alcohol harm reduction banned drinker orders police powers public safety

VIC New Warrantless Weapon Search Powers for Police at Public Venues and Transport Hubs (Jack's Law)

Control of Weapons Amendment (Establishing Jack's Law, Use of Electronic Metal Detection Devices) Bill 2025

licensed premises metal detectors police powers public safety public transport shopping centres weapon searches

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ACT Fines for Aggressive Behaviour at Bus Stops and Power for Police to Remove People

Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Bill 2025

bus stop safety criminal penalties police powers public order public safety public transport road transport

NSW Fines or Up to 2 Years Jail for Blocking Railways, and No More Crimes for Disrupting Major Facilities or Places of Worship

Crimes and Roads Legislation Amendment (Obstruction Offences Repeals) Bill 2025

bridges and tunnels criminal justice criminal penalties places of worship police powers protest public infrastructure public order public safety railway obstruction road transport trespassing +7 more

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ACT Search and Detention Powers for Persons Under 14 Years Old

Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

background checks child protection child safety children's rights civil liberties criminal justice criminal records detention emergency entry Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights juvenile justice law enforcement police powers search and seizure search warrants vulnerable people youth justice youth rights +14 more

NT Warrantless Entry Powers for Police to Arrest Parolees and Domestic Violence Respondents

Police Administration Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

court procedures law enforcement parole enforcement police powers search warrants

NSW [Crossbench Bill - Libertarian] Ends Racial and Religious Hatred Laws

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Racial and Religious Hatred Legislation Repeal) Bill 2025

criminal law hate speech nazi symbols police powers public safety racial hatred

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NSW Fines or Up to 2 Years Jail for Blocking or Harassing People at Places of Worship, and New Police Powers to Order People to Move On

Crimes Amendment (Places of Worship) Bill 2025

criminal penalties places of worship police powers protest public order public safety religious freedom

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VIC Up to 15 Years Jail for Selling Large Amounts of Illegal Tobacco and Expanded Search Powers for Police

Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024

biometric data business licensing consumer safety criminal penalties law enforcement police powers professional licensing public safety retail regulation tobacco licensing tobacco products tobacco regulation vaping goods +8 more

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VIC Ban on Bikie Gang Colours and Bikies on Government Construction Sites

Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024

anti-gang measures civil liberties criminal justice police oversight police powers

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NT Police Powers to Use Handheld Scanners in Public Places and Schools

Police Administration Amendment Bill 2024

police powers public safety public transport school security security scanning

VIC Criminal Age Raised to 12; Youth Detention Cannot Use Solitary Confinement; Aboriginal Children Get New Cultural Rights

Youth Justice Bill 2024

child protection child safety criminal justice criminal responsibility diversion programs human rights Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights information sharing juvenile sentencing law enforcement police powers public safety sentencing youth detention youth justice +11 more

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NSW Police Powers to Use Hand-Held Scanners in Designated Areas

Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) and Other Legislation Amendment (Knife Crime) Bill 2024

child safety knife sales police powers public safety public transport security scanning

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VIC New Powers for Serving Firearm Prohibition Orders

Firearms and Control of Weapons (Machetes) Amendment Bill 2024

detention powers firearm prohibition law enforcement police powers public safety search warrants

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VIC Police Can Stop Cars With Special Devices and Courts Can Force People to Give Evidence Under Terrorism Laws

Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2023

anti-corruption child safety court witnesses criminal justice firearm restrictions information sharing law enforcement magazine capacity national security police powers privacy public safety vehicle registration working with children +9 more

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VIC Fines for Moving Livestock or Products in Quarantine Areas and New Search Powers for Inspectors and Police

Biosecurity Legislation Amendment (Incident Response) Bill 2023

agriculture animal welfare biosecurity criminal penalties disease control exotic diseases livestock disease livestock management police powers public health quarantine +6 more

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NSW Removal of Email Applications for Law Enforcement Warrants

Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023

bail conditions court fees criminal justice drug trafficking forensic procedures law enforcement police powers terrorism

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