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Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026

Before Senate, still live

Currently before the Senate. Last action: second reading debate on 15 Oct 2026.

Introduced
18 Aug 2026
Sponsor
THORPE, Sen Lidia
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STAGE 3 OF 13 — SECOND READING DEBATE (SENATE)

Referred to committee Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026

Summary

Amends the Crimes Act 1914 to prohibit a person from being restrained at any time during the child birthing process.

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