FED Importers Need Permission to Bring Wearable Recorders into Australia

Wearable Recording Devices (Import Control) Bill 2026

Private Member's Bill

14 Oct 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

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Topics

import controls privacy public safety recording devices surveillance

Introduced by: Senator David Shoebridge (GRN)

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Importers cannot bring wearable recording devices into Australia unless the Home Affairs Minister or an allowed person gives them written permission.
When deciding whether to allow a wearable recording device to be imported, the Home Affairs Minister or an allowed person must consider if the device is meant to be used as a disability aid.
The Home Affairs Minister or an allowed person can set specific conditions for importing a device and can cancel the permission if those conditions are not met.