ADF Members Convicted of Serious Violence or Sexual Offences Face Automatic Discharge and Permanent Ban; New Health Data-Sharing Rules to Help Prevent Suicide
Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026
data privacy defence force military health military recruitment national security personnel wellbeing
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Powers for Conducting Safeguard Inquiries
Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026
economic safeguards import restrictions industry protection international trade trade inquiries
Senate
House of Representatives
Assent
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 justice
Police Powers to Issue Immediate Protection Directions and Court Powers for Electronic Monitoring (Domestic Violence)
Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
court evidence criminal penalties domestic violence electronic monitoring police protection victim safety
Expanded Witness Protections and Recorded Evidence Rules for Victims of Serious Crimes
Evidence (Pre-trial Special Hearings) Amendment Bill 2026
child abuse court evidence domestic violence sexual offences stalking victim protection violent crime
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Assent
Court Powers to Restrict Vexatious Litigants
Supreme Court (Vexatious Litigants) Amendment Bill 2026
court orders court proceedings judicial administration legal abuse vexatious litigants
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Assent
New Westport Authority to Plan Westport and Fines or Up to 5 Years Jail for Breaking Specific Development Rules
Westport Bill 2026
asset management conflict of interest corporate governance criminal penalties government accountability government agencies information sharing land development land use risk management urban planning +6 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Venues NSW Can Build Accommodation Near Most of Its Stadiums
Sporting Venues Authorities Amendment Bill 2025
controlled land housing land management land use real estate sporting venues urban planning
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Permanent Scheme to Reduce Demerit Points by One Per Year of Offence-Free Driving
Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Points Reduction) Bill 2026
demerit points driver licensing driving offences road transport
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Defence Mental Health Tribunal Can Order Up to 10 Years' Detention for Mentally Impaired Service Members
Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026
detention legal rights mental health military courts military justice service tribunals
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Building Services Board Gains Power to Compel Information and Cancel Registrations; $5,000 Fine for Contractors Who Fail to Report Trust Changes
Building Services Legislation Amendment (Financial Oversight) Bill 2026
building services building standards contractor registration corporate governance data privacy financial services housing industry regulation professional licensing
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Health Department Can Publish Doctors and Medical Specialists Fees
Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026
data disclosure healthcare transparency medicare benefits personal information privacy private health insurance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Fines or Up to 5 Years Jail for Performing Abortions for Sex Selection; Health Practitioners Lose Insurance Cover and Face Misconduct Charges
Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Sex Selection Prohibition) Bill 2025
abortion criminal penalties healthcare professional licensing public health
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Local Councils Can Ban Cats From Public Places
Cat Amendment (Local Laws) Bill 2026
animal welfare cat control local government pet ownership public spaces
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Fines or Jail for Trespassing on Mineral Claims; People Under 18 Banned from Holding Small-Scale Mining Licences; New Protections and Compensation for Landholders
Mining Amendment (Small-scale Licences) Bill 2026
court procedures criminal penalties land management land use mining privacy real estate
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Retailers Can Open at 8 a.m. Instead of 11 a.m.
Retail Trading Hours Amendment (Sunday Trading) Bill 2026
business hours consumer protection retail trading
Opposition BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Superannuation Board Must Use Actuary to Review Fund Every 3 Years; Actuary Must Certify That Member Benefits Are Not Reduced When Trust Deed Changes; Fines for Board Members Who Fail to Make Disclosures
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Amendment Bill 2026
corporate governance government oversight public finance superannuation
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Victims Can Appoint Advocate Service; Service Helps Victims Find Information; Service Helps Victims Access Support
Victims of Crime Assistance (Victims' Advocate Service) Amendment Bill 2026
criminal justice government accountability information sharing public safety victim rights
More People Recognised as Victims for Sentencing; New Rules for Victim Impact Statements; Coroners Court Must Notify Families of Inquests
Justice Legislation (Strengthening Victims' Rights) Amendment Bill 2026
court procedures criminal justice sentencing victim impact statements victim rights
Homeowners Cannot Be Forced by Contract to Use Gas Supply Infrastructure
Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Gas Infrastructure) Amendment Bill 2026
consumer protection energy infrastructure gas supply housing
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
House of Assembly
Assent