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Juries (Age of Excusal) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 23 Feb 2026

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The purpose of this bill is to increase the age at which the Registrar has the discretion and duty to excuse a person summoned to attend as a juror.
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MP in charge
Carl Bates
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Committee
Justice
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 19 Feb 2026

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Act: Juries (Age of Excusal) Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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