Report No. 20, 56th Parliament - Criminal Code (Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Amendment Bill 2018

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About the Bill

On 22 August 2018, the Hon Yvette D’Ath, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, introduced the Criminal Code (Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Amendment Bill 2018.  The Legislative Assembly referred the Bill to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee (the committee) for examination.

 

The objective of the Criminal Code (Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Amendment Bill 2018 is to create a new offence related to non-consensual sharing of intimate images that would apply to sending, or threatening to send, intimate material without consent.

Committee's report

The committee tabled its report on 5 October 2018. The Bill was passed on 13 February 2019. 

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Debate of the Bill in Parliament 12 February 2019 – transcript (pages 42-49 and 62-86)

Debate of the Bill in Parliament 13 February 2019 – transcript (pages 141-146 and 149-162)

The debate can be viewed by clicking on the movie icon  within the transcript.

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Criminal Code (Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Amendment Bill 2018

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Explanatory notes

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Introductory speech

Inquiry Timeline

Submissions closed:

Monday 10 September 2018 - refer to "View Submissions" tab above

Public briefing:

Monday 3 September 2018, 10:00am-11:30am - transcript

Public hearing:

Monday 17 September 2018, 10:00am - 11:30am - transcript

Report tabled:

Friday 5 October 2018 - report

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