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

Sponsor: THORPE, Sen Lidia

  1. Introduced18 August 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Makes it illegal for police to strip search children without a court order or serious safety risk.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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