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Evidence Bill 2024
Bill No.
169
Synopsis
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the law of evidence, repeal the Evidence Act 1906 and regulations made under that Act, and to make consequential amendments to various Acts.
Status
Legislative Council - Committee Report Tabled
For details refer to the Commencement Clause of the Bill
Bill History
Download the Bill as Introduced
Explanatory Memorandum presented in the Legislative Council
Click here for Second Reading speech presented in the Legislative Council (p. 3722b)
Acts Amended by this Bill (Blue Bills)
Criminal Procedure Act 2004
Criminal Investigation Act 2006
Related Committee Activity
Report 149
Report 150
Legislative Council Supplementary Notice Paper
LC SNP (SNP NO. 169, Issue 1)
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Progress
Legislative Council
Date
Introduced
14 Aug 2024
First Reading
14 Aug 2024
Second Reading
14 Aug 2024
Other Procedures
Date
Note No.
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review
14 Aug 2024
Legislative Council - Committee Report Tabled
22 Oct 2024
Superseded Legislative Council Supplementary Notice Papers (SNPs)
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