Repeal of Youth Conduct Orders

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023

1st House

2nd House

Law

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Youth conduct orders are abolished.
The Minister cannot recommend banning a plastic item unless specific conditions are met.
Courts have a different trigger for awarding alternative verdicts in criminal cases.
The law clarifies who counts as an applicant for evidence rules under the Victims Rights and Support Act.
Community and neighbourhood schemes can now replace schedules of unit entitlements.
Certain restrictions on who can hold a fisheries licence are removed.
Auditors under the Conveyancers Licensing Act no longer have the duty listed in section 80(3).

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