[no bill text published] Fines or Up to 3 Months Jail for People on Bail Who Commit an Indictable Offence
Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences Whilst on Bail) Bill 2024
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Topics
bail conditions criminal justice criminal offences criminal penalties fisheries management law enforcement public safety sentencing
Introduced by: Evan Mulholland MLC (LIB)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
An accused person on bail is prohibited from committing an indictable offence.
People who commit an indictable offence while on bail face a penalty of 30 penalty units (2026: $6,273) or 3 months imprisonment.
The Fisheries Act 1995 is amended to update references to specific legal sections.
The Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences Whilst on Bail) Act 2024 is repealed on the first anniversary of its commencement.
People on bail must not commit an indictable offence. This is a serious crime that can be tried in a higher court.
People on bail who commit an indictable offence can be fined 30 penalty units (2026: $6,273) or jailed for up to 3 months.
These new rules apply to offences committed on or after this law starts.