Introduced by: The Hon Lia Finocchiaro MLA (CLP) — Chief Minister
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People accused of serious offences are presumed ineligible for bail if they have two or more convictions for similar offences in the last two years.
Courts and authorised members can force an accused person to live in government-approved bail accommodation.
The law removes the presumption against bail for youths who seriously breach bail.
The law removes the presumption in favour of bail for youths.
Specific rules regarding the offence of breaching bail are removed.
Powers to arrest people for absconding or breaching bail conditions are removed.
The definition of a serious violence offence now includes specific property offences from the Criminal Code.
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Lia Finocchiaro CLP
“Madam Speaker, I present a Bill titled the Bail Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, Serial 4. Bill read a first time.”
Selena Uibo ALP
“Madam Speaker, I move that the debate be adjourned. Motion agreed to; debate adjourned.”