NSW Energy Minister Can Set Up Access Schemes for Large Power Users; Large Power Users Must Pay Their Own Network Costs

Electricity Infrastructure Investment Amendment Bill 2026

electricity costs energy infrastructure land use network infrastructure public finance renewable energy

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FED Fines or Up to 30 Years Jail for Supplying Defence Goods Used for Genocide; Anti-Genocide Commissioner Can Order Divestment

Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026 [No. 2]

criminal penalties defence technology export controls human rights international law national security

Independent Bill

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FED No More Cost Caps or Co-Payments for Allied Health Treatment for Military Injuries

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Allied Health Care) Bill 2026

allied health healthcare medical compensation public health veterans services

Opposition Bill

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QLD Omnibus Bill: Prisoners Have Fewer Rights, Parole Is Harder to Get, and Victims Must Keep Secrets

Protecting Queenslanders from Dangerous Prisoners and Strengthening Victims' Rights Amendment Bill 2026

criminal justice human rights information sharing police powers sentencing victim rights

QLD Minister Cannot Consider Environmental Harm for Mining Leases, and People Gain New Rights to Object

Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

court procedures environmental protection land management land use mining

FED Funding and Quality Requirements for Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Grants

Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account - Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026

child care child safety early childhood education education quality government grants wage justice

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VIC Employers Need a Licence to Take On Apprentices; Fines for Mistreating Apprentices or Lying to Regulators

Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026

apprenticeships criminal penalties education employee rights employer licensing employment rights labor standards professional licensing vocational training worker protection

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VIC New Coordinator Role instead of Multicultural Commission; Govt Agencies must Create Plans and Use Government Translation Services Where Feasible

Multicultural Victoria Amendment Bill 2026

community diversity government accountability interpreting services multicultural affairs social inclusion translation services

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VIC Expanded Fair Work Rights for Victoria Police Employees

Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment Bill 2026

employment rights fixed term contracts flexible work labor relations pay transparency police employment workplace agreements

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QLD Product Responsibility Staff Cannot Share Personal Info and Minister Can Appoint Special Manager

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Strengthening the Container Refund Scheme) Amendment Bill 2026

beverage containers corporate governance criminal penalties data privacy environmental programs government oversight information sharing personal information privacy waste management waste recycling +6 more

QLD People Can Fight Back If Someone Breaks Into Their House

Criminal Code (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises-Castle Law) Amendment Bill 2026

home defense intruder laws property rights self defense use of force

Private Member's Bill

NSW New Registration and Approval Rules for Building Work

Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026

building products building safety construction work consumer protection industry regulation professional registration

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NSW New Powers for NSW Motorways and a Customer Advocate for Toll Road Users

Roads Legislation Amendment (NSW Motorways) Bill 2025

customer advocacy land acquisition road transport road work toll roads tollway ombudsman

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WA Up to 5 Years Jail for Breaking a Retail Barring Order

Retail Barring Orders Bill 2025

barring orders court procedures criminal penalties firearms administration public order public safety retail premises retail violence violence prevention

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NSW New Rules for Police Body-Worn Cameras and Surveillance Recording

Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) and Other Legislation Amendment (Body-worn Video and Other Matters) Bill 2026

body-worn video law enforcement number plate recognition police powers privacy surveillance devices

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Government Can Cancel Agent and Dealer Licences, Ban Conveyancers, and Share Info with Federal Agencies

Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

building industry building standards consumer protection fair trading first home buyers information sharing professional licensing property agents real estate residential tenancies strata management +6 more

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Assent

NSW Ban on Symbols for Prohibited Organisations and New Laws for State-Sponsored Terrorism

Crimes Amendment (Prohibited Organisation Symbols) Bill 2026

hate slogans national security police powers prohibited organisations terrorism violent extremism

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Assent

SA SA State Budget 2026

Appropriation Bill 2026

budget budget allocation government funding hospital equipment public finance public hospitals

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FED Expanded Retirement Income Support for Former ADF Members

Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026

customs human rights intellectual property plant breeding retirement income superannuation television broadcasting veterans affairs

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Assent

FED Fines or Up to 30 Years Jail for Supplying Defence Goods That Risk International Law Violations or Genocide

Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026

criminal penalties defence technology government oversight human rights international law national security

Independent Bill

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent