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Introduced by: The Hon Marie-Clare Boothby MLA (CLP)
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If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
“Madam Speaker, I present a Bill titled Bail Amendment Bill 2026, Serial 52 and table the explanatory statement. I move that the Bill be now read a first time. Today’s Bill builds on the work already undertaken to ensure our laws are fit for purpose and keep the community safe. The Bail Amendment Bill 2026 makes a small but important change to the Bail Act.”
Chanston Paech ALP
“Madam Speaker, I move the suspension of so much of standing and sessional orders which would prevent me from moving a motion to refer the Bail Amendment Bill 2026, Serial 52, to the Legislative Scrutiny Committee. I think it is important to talk about bail, as it is an important matter in the Northern Territory.”
Clinton Howe CLP
“Madam Speaker, I am seriously shocked that after 18 months Labor still has not changed its position or learnt anything. Territorians put us here with a clear mandate to deal with crime, get offenders off the street and keep them safe. It is more than a mandate; I view it as an order given to us by the people to fix this problem and make the community safe.”
Matthew Kerle CLP
“Mr Deputy Speaker, I support this Bill. This is another part of our government’s reform agenda, continuing to strengthen bail and bring it in line with community expectations. It sends a message from those who write the law to those who adjudicate the law that there are community expectations and we are all in this together to deliver for Territorians.”
Bill Yan CLP
“Madam Speaker, I support the Bill, which amends the Bail Act 1982 and clarifies the application of bail provisions to youth matters before the Youth Justice Court. Although the amendment may appear technical in its nature, its purpose is both practical and important.”
“Madam Speaker, as the newly appointed assistant minister to the Attorney-General in her portfolios, it is a pleasure to speak in support of this Bill. I will reflect.”
Steven Edgington CLP
“Madam Speaker, I support the amendments to the Bail Act 1982. The Bail Amendment Bill 2026 makes a small but important change to the Bail Act, as it builds on the work the CLP has already undertaken to ensure our laws are fit for purpose and keep the community safe.”