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Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill
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The bill seeks to strengthen legislative safeguards to enhance protection for victims of sexual violence as they participate in court processes.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Justice
Bill No.274-3
53Parliament
Progress of the Bill
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Assented on 29 Jun 2025
Act: Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Act 2025
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 53 Bill no: 274-3 Introduction: 09 Aug 2023 First reading agreed: 29 Aug 2023 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 22 Jan 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill - 09 Mar 2025 Second reading agreed: 02 Apr 2025 Committee of the whole House concluded: 20 May 2025 Royal assent: 29 Jun 2025 Act: Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Act 2025