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Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026
Sponsor: THORPE, Sen Lidia
Introduced18 August 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Bans police from restraining pregnant women during labour and childbirth.
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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