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Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Topics
child safety church property defamation firearms government administration judicial conduct youth detention
Introduced by: Michael Daley MP (ALP); The Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Aileen MacDonald LIB
“On behalf of the Opposition, I speak in debate on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024. I advise that the Opposition supports the bill, recognising its role in refining and enhancing the legislative framework governing our justice system.”
Sue Higginson GRN
“On behalf of The Greens I indicate that we do not oppose the Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024.”
Bob Nanva ALP
“I am also very pleased to speak in support of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024, which is one of a number of miscellaneous bills I have had the privilege of speaking to during this term of Parliament.”
Mark Buttigieg ALP
“The bill reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to good governance through the regular review and update of legislation in response to identified needs. The bill makes necessary amendments across the Justice portfolio to make sure that legislation is kept up to date and is responsive to developments in the community and legal system.”
News articles and press releases
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024
Dr HUGH McDERMOTT, Member for Prospect — 2024-09-25
Any changes to church property trust legislation in New South Wales must meet the requirements of the New South Wales churches policy. The policy requires the New South Wales Government to consider several criteria when determining requests from a religious entity or group to amend or enact new church property trust legislation, including that the church’s governing bodies and a substantial majority of church members understand and support that change. The Coptic Orthodox Church has consulted its community on the consequential changes and demonstrated compliance with the New South Wales churches policy. Apart from that amendment, the bill also introduces several miscellaneous amendments to improve court and legal processes and ensure operational efficiencies; improve and clarify government processes and functions; and finally, clarify the regulation‑making power of existing legislation.