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Library Amendment Bill 2026

Library Amendment Bill 2026

Type: Government
Status: In Legislative Council, 2R, Debate adjourned, Thu 19 Mar 2026
Origin: Legislative Council
Member with Carriage: Graham, John
Long Title: An Act to amend the Library Act 1939 to provide that a local library is free to collect and make available library material and that the governing body of a library may make rules about the use of the library and the library’s services; and for related purposes.
Progress
Legislative Council
Initially introduced in the Legislative Council
Introduced by: Graham, John
Notice of Motion: Tue 3 Feb 2026
Introduced: Thu 5 Feb 2026
First Reading: Thu 5 Feb 2026
2R Speech: Thu 5 Feb 2026
Legislative Assembly
Documents and Transcripts
Text of Bill:
First Print.pdf First Print.pdf
Bill Attachments:
SPI - Library Amendment Bill 2026.pdf SPI - Library Amendment Bill 2026.pdf
Previous Version(s):
Not available at this stage.
Explanatory Notes:
XN - Library Amendment Bill 2026.pdf XN - Library Amendment Bill 2026.pdf

Transcript of speeches:
2R Speech LA Not available at this stage.
2R Speech LC Second Reading Speech LCSecond Reading Speech LC

Amendments for Consideration:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
OPP c2026-059A.pdf OPP c2026-059A.pdf
LP c2026-039C.pdf LP c2026-039C.pdf

Amendments Agreed To:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
No amendments.

Bill digest
See Legislation Review Digest No. 41 of 58 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.