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Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026

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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 the strip searching of persons under 18 years of age.

In the media (1)

Submission: Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children Amnesty International Australia · 24 Sept 2026

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