Investigation Powers for the Director of Building Work
Lands and Planning Legislation Amendment (Red Tape Reduction) Bill 2026
building inspections building permits building practitioners building standards fire safety housing
Electricity Rules Frozen at July 2025 Levels; Energy Market Commission Cannot Change Rules for Northern Territory
National Electricity (Northern Territory - National Uniform Legislation) Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
electricity network energy infrastructure energy regulation
Protection from Civil Liability for Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace Amendment Bill 2025
civil liability justice of the peace legal protections
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Miscellaneous Rule Changes for Strata and Community Land Schemes
Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025
community land debt recovery owners corporations property management strata management window safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Breaking and Entering Charges for People Who Enter a Home to Commit Domestic Violence
Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering Offences) Bill 2026
apprehended violence orders breaking and entering criminal law domestic violence dwelling-house intimate partner violence
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Transfer of Long Service Leave for Contract Cleaners Moving to Public Service Jobs
Contract Cleaning Industry (Portable Long Service Leave Scheme) Amendment Bill 2026
contract cleaning employee entitlements employee rights long service leave public service employment
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Rules for Takeaway Cups and Container Recycling for Businesses and Consumers
Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026
circular economy container deposit scheme container recycling environmental protection plastic reduction reusable cups single-use plastics waste management
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Authority and Fund to Support Economic Transition for Coal-Dependent Regions
Future Jobs and Investment Bill 2025
coal mining economic development energy transition job creation regional growth workforce planning
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Local Jobs First Commissioner to Promote Local Workers and Goods; Fines for Leaking Protected Procurement Information
Local Jobs First Bill 2026
criminal penalties government accountability government agencies government procurement information sharing local jobs performance management public works supplier debarment
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
New Crimes for Stalking and Surveillance, and Security Licence Bans for Domestic Violence Offenders
Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
criminal offences personal safety security industry licensing stalking surveillance devices
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Up to 25 Years Jail for Stealing or Damaging Valuable Metals
Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
criminal justice criminal penalties infrastructure media disclosure public information public safety stolen property telecommunications theft valuable metals
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
Old Child Protection Watchdog Abolished, Replaced by New Commissioner Who Tracks Child Deaths
Queensland Protection Commission Bill 2026
child death child protection child safety data privacy government oversight
Sport Integrity Australia CEO Can Give Temporary Bans and Agreed Penalties; CEO Must List Doping Violations
Sport Legislation Amendment (World Anti-Doping Code Implementation) Bill 2026
anti-doping privacy professional licensing public health sports integrity
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Telstra and Other Named Providers Must Provide Outdoor Mobile Coverage
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026
consumer protection internet access mobile coverage mobile networks service standards telecommunications
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Registrar Can Refuse Child Support Applications to Prevent Harm; New Rules for Dismissing Child Support Objections
Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme No. 1) Bill 2026
child safety child support court procedures family assistance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Levy Payment Obligations for Registered Higher Education Providers
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Amendment (National Student Ombudsman Levy) Bill 2026
education education funding higher education student ombudsman university fees
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Annual Levy for Higher Education Providers
National Student Ombudsman Levy Bill 2026
education education levies higher education student ombudsman university funding
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Fines or Up to 5 Years Jail for Illegally Importing or Possessing Tobacco
Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Illicit Tobacco Enforcement Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2026
border control criminal penalties customs illegal imports import laws law enforcement public safety smuggling tobacco trade
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Child Protection Restraining Orders Can Now Be Made Against Adults Who Live With or Visit Children
Criminal Procedure (Child Protection Restraining Orders) Amendment Bill 2026
child protection child safety court procedures youth justice
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Assent