Crime News

Wednesday 7 September 2022 @ 11.55 a.m. | Crime | Legal Research

On 4 August 2022, the  Justice Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences and Other Matters) Bill 2022 (Vic) (“the Bill”) was introduced by Minister for Corrections, Sonya Kilkenny (“the Minister”) in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. The Bill passed both houses of Parliament with no amendments on 20 August 2022.

Tuesday 23 August 2022 @ 10.41 a.m. | Crime | Legal Research

On 10 August 2022, the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Assaults on Frontline Emergency and Health Workers) Bill 2022 (NSW) (“the Bill”) was introduced into the NSW Legislative Assembly. The Bill was introduced by the Attorney General Mark Speakman (“the Attorney General”). The Bill is in response to the recent findings of the NSW Sentencing Council, which released a report on assaults on emergency services workers in July 2021.

Friday 5 August 2022 @ 1.42 p.m. | Crime | Legal Research

On 2 August 2022, the Major Crime and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (Vic) (“the Bill”) was introduced into the Victorian Legislative Assembly. The Bill, which was introduced by the Minister for Corrections Sonya Kilkenny (“the Minister”), aims to strengthen Victoria Police powers particularly in relation to cyber-crime and the confiscation of criminal assets.

Monday 25 July 2022 @ 9.29 a.m. | Crime | Legal Research

On 20 July 2022, the New South Wales Government opened a public consultation on the Draft Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022 (NSW) (“the Draft Bill”).

Monday 11 July 2022 @ 9.01 a.m. | Crime | Judiciary, Legal Profession & Procedure | Legal Research

On 14 June 2022, the Sentencing Amendment (Mandatory Sentencing) Bill 2022 (“the Bill”) was introduced to Tasmania’s House of Assembly by Minister for Justice, the Hon Elise Archer. The Bill proposes amendments to the Sentencing Act 1997 (Tas) (“the Act”).