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Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 18 Dec 2024

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to increase the maximum prison term and fine for slavery offences.
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MP in charge
Greg Fleming
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.36-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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16 Dec 2024 - Current
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Report due on 16 Jun 2025

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Submission due on 12 Feb 2025

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  • Member(s) in charge: Greg Fleming
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 36-1
    Introduction: 20 Mar 2024
    First reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 12 Feb 2025