Report No. 60, 56th Parliament - Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

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About the Bill

On 28 November 2019, the Hon Yvette D’Ath MP, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, introduced the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019.  The House referred the Bill to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee for detailed consideration. The committee tabled its report on Friday 21 February 2020. The Bill was passed with amendment on 20 May 2020.

The Bill proposes to amend thirty-three Acts and four Regulations.

The explanatory notes provide that the main objectives of the Bill are to clarify, strengthen and update legislation within the justice portfolio to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of courts and administrative agencies.

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Committee's Report

The committee tabled Report No. 60, 56th Parliament - Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 on 21 February 2020.

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Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

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Explanatory notes

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Debate of the Bill in Parliament (page 990 to 1011) (page 1036 to 1041)

Timeline

Submissions closed:

Monday 6 January 2020 at 12:00pm (midday)

Public briefing:

Tuesday 10 December 2019 - 11am to 12pm - broadcast - transcript  

Public hearing:

Friday 17 January 2020 - 12:15pm to 12:45pm - broadcast - transcript

Report tabled:

Friday 21 February 2020 - Report
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