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Juries (Age of Excusal) Amendment Bill
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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.MP in charge
Carl BatesCommittee
Justice
Bill No.121-2
54Parliament
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Assented on 19 Feb 2026
Act: Juries (Age of Excusal) Amendment Act 2026
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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