[no bill text published] NT Expanded Definition of Local Court to Include Youth Justice Court

Bail Amendment Bill 2026

11 Mar 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Introduced by: Marie-Clare Boothby (CLP)

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Official page: bill text and explanatory notes

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

References to the Local Court now include the Youth Justice Court
References to a Local Court Judge now include a Judge of the Youth Justice Court
References to a Local Court registrar now include a Registrar of the Youth Justice Court

Topics

bail court system youth justice