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Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill
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This omnibus bill reinstates the legislative regime for sentencing repeat serious offenders known as the three-strikes law.MP in charge
Hon Nicole McKeeCommittee
Justice
Bill No.65-2
54Parliament
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Assented on 16 Dec 2024
Act: Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Act 2024
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Nicole McKee Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 65-2 Introduction: 24 Jun 2024 First reading agreed: 25 Jun 2024 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 26 Jun 2024 Select Committee Report(s): Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill - 02 Dec 2024 Second reading agreed: 10 Dec 2024 Committee of the whole House concluded: 10 Dec 2024 Third reading agreed: 10 Dec 2024 Royal assent: 16 Dec 2024 Act: Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Act 2024