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Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 22 Jul 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill aims to improve the safety of children and young people in the community by amending the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 to make it clearer, more consistent, and easier for registrable offenders to comply with.
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MP in charge
Hon Mark Mitchell
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.86-1
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Progress of the Bill

Details
today

Assented on 31 Jan 2026

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Act: Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Mark Mitchell
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 86-1
    Introduction: 30 Sep 2024
    First reading agreed: 24 Oct 2024
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 24 Oct 2024
    Select Committee Report(s):
    Second reading agreed: 01 Apr 2025
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 02 Apr 2025
    Third reading agreed: 28 Jan 2026
    Royal assent: 31 Jan 2026
    Act: Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Act 2026