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Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to increase the maximum prison term and fine for slavery offences.MP in charge
Greg FlemingCommittee
JusticeBill No.36-1
54Parliament
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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