Bills about: public health

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Ban on the Sale and Advertising of Prohibited Smoking Products

Public Health Amendment (Prohibited Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2026

product advertising public health smoking products tobacco control +1 more

2026-07-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Licensing Requirements for Persons Conducting Radiation Practice

Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2026

cooling tower systems public health radiation licensing radiation safety

2026-06-18: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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Planning Restrictions for Fast Food Outlets

Planning Amendment (Restricting New Fast Food Developments) Bill 2026

community health fast food outlets land use obesity prevention +2 more

Private Member's Bill

2026-06-17: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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Information Disclosure Requirements for Pathology Testers Regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

health services medical laboratories mental health pathology testing +2 more

2026-05-26: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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Forfeiture Powers for Vaping Goods and Membership Requirements for Hospital and Health Boards

Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

health service boards hospital management licensing requirements public health +2 more

Private Member's Bill

2026-05-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Criminal Offences and Closure Powers for the Illegal Supply of Tobacco and Nicotine Products

Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Dismantling Illegal Trade) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

commercial leasing corporate liability illicit tobacco nicotine products +2 more

Private Member's Bill

2026-05-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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New Crimes and Lease Rules for Commercial Landlords Regarding Illicit Tobacco and Vaping

Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2026

commercial leasing commercial property illicit tobacco public health +2 more

2026-05-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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New Food Safety Regulator for Victoria

Safe Food Victoria Bill 2026

dairy industry food safety information sharing public health +2 more

2026-04-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Updated Definition of Vaccines

National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026

immunization public health vaccines

2026-04-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Criminal Offence for Selling or Possessing Prohibited Tobacco and Vaping Products

Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2026

commercial trade illegal sales public health tobacco control +1 more

2026-03-12: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Expanded Definition of Public Health Matters to Include Gambling Harm

Australian Centre for Disease Control Amendment (Gambling as a Public Health Issue) Bill 2026

addiction gambling harm mental health public health

Independent Bill

2026-03-02: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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Information-Gathering Powers for the Director-General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control

Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025

data privacy disease control government surveillance health data +2 more

2025-11-06: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Establishment of the Australian Centre for Disease Control

Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025

biosecurity disease control health security preventive health +1 more

2025-11-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Criminal Offence for Breaching Conditions of Register Information Disclosure

Suicide Prevention Bill 2025

indigenous health mental health public health suicide prevention

2025-09-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Lower General Patient Charge for National Health Act Services

National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025

healthcare costs medical fees patient charges public health

2025-09-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Criminal Offence for Failing to Provide Information Requested Under Health Administration Notices

Health Legislation Amendment (Improved Medicare Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025

healthcare administration information privacy Medicare pharmacy regulations +4 more

2025-09-01: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Closure Powers for Premises Selling Illicit Tobacco

Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Illicit Tobacco) Bill 2025

business closures public health retail licensing smoking products +1 more

Opposition Bill

2025-08-08: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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Recognition of Legal Agreements Between the State and Healthscope NBH Entities

Health Services Amendment (Northern Beaches Hospital Deed Termination) Bill 2025

health administration healthcare services public health

2025-06-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Ban on Private Sector Financing for New Public Acute Hospitals

Health Services Amendment (PPP Prohibition) Bill 2025

healthcare infrastructure healthcare services hospital construction public health +1 more

2025-06-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Staffing and Governance Requirements for Private Health Facilities

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025

drug and alcohol treatment health board composition healthcare administration healthcare staffing +4 more

2025-05-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Ban on Compensation Payments for Voluntary Termination of the Northern Beaches Hospital Contract

Northern Beaches Hospital (Voluntary Contract Termination) Bill 2025

compensation payments government administration hospital contracts public health

2025-05-08: This bill was withdrawn by the person who introduced it.

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Establishment of the Murrumbidgee and Western Riverina Local Health Districts

Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District) Bill 2025

asset transfer health districts healthcare administration public health

2025-03-27: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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Legal Immunity for the Transfer of Assets from the Hunter New England Local Health District

Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025

asset transfer government administration health districts health services +1 more

2025-02-20: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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Statutory Rules and Administrative Orders to Be Published Online; Ministers Can Consult Relevant Bodies

Subordinate Legislation and Administrative Arrangements Amendment Bill 2024

administrative law economic stability environmental protection government regulations +3 more

2024-11-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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New Rules for Vaping in Public, Advertising and Sales

Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment Bill 2024

nicotine dependence public health smoking cessation tobacco control +1 more

2024-11-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Higher Penalties for Selling Tobacco Products Without Health Warnings

Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment Bill (No 2) 2024

health warnings public health tobacco packaging tobacco products

2024-11-19: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Enable Pill Testing; Allow Naloxone Vending Machines

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024

controlled substances drug checking drug possession harm reduction +1 more

2024-10-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Criminal Offence for Damaging or Removing Defibrillators

Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2024 (No 2)

defibrillators emergency medical equipment medical device safety public health +1 more

2024-10-24: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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Mandatory Pill Testing and Safety Rules for Music Festivals with Over 5000 People

Music Festivals Amendment Bill 2024

event safety harm reduction liquor licensing medical planning +2 more

2024-09-26: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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24/7 Forensic Medical Services Including Regional Victoria; New Board for Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Bill 2024

clinical forensic services coronial process death investigation forensic medicine +3 more

2024-09-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Licensing Exemptions for Poisons and Registration Rights for Teachers

Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2023

controlled substances food safety standards gambling and gaming meat and seafood transport +3 more

2024-03-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Liability Exemptions and Compliance Powers for Drug-Checking Services

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing Pilot for Drug Harm Reduction) Bill 2023

drug checking drug possession harm reduction public health +1 more

2024-02-21: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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Independence and Inquiry Powers for the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner

24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023

entertainment precincts liquor and gaming local government night-time economy +2 more

2023-11-29: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Licensing Framework for Pill Testing Services

Pill Testing Trial Bill 2023

drug safety harm reduction pill testing public health

2023-11-29: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

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Ban on Compensation for Land Transfers to the Waste Assets Management Corporation

Waste Recycling and Processing Corporation (Authorised Transaction) Amendment Bill 2023

biodiversity credits carbon credits contaminated land environmental remediation +3 more

2023-10-17: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Higher Fines and Stricter Transport Rules for Radioactive Materials

Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2023

environmental protection hazardous waste public health radiation safety +1 more

2023-10-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Disclosure Powers for Spent Convictions

Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

court security court transcripts criminal records public health +2 more

2023-10-10: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Criminal Offence for Inciting Health Practitioners to Engage in Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023

healthcare regulation medical ethics medical practitioners mental health +4 more

2023-09-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Spending and Tax Changes for NSW

Appropriation Bill 2023

child safety climate change education gaming taxes +12 more

2023-09-21: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Pharmacist Powers to Supply Schedule 4 Poisons Without a Prescription

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Authorising Pharmacists) Bill 2023

pharmaceuticals pharmacist regulations prescription drugs public health

2023-08-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Licensing and Transition Requirements for Medically Supervised Injecting Centres

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medically Supervised Injecting Centre) Bill 2023

drug treatment medical licensing public health supervised injecting centres

2023-05-16: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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[no bill text published] Installation and Maintenance Requirements for Defibrillators in Public Buildings and Vehicles

Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2024 (No 3)

building safety defibrillators emergency medical equipment medical training +1 more

Opposition Bill

2024-11-21: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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[no bill text published] Criminal Offence for Damaging or Removing Defibrillators

Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2024

building safety defibrillators emergency medical equipment medical training +1 more

2024-03-21: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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