Homeโ€บActsโ€บCommunity Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Act 2024

๐Ÿ“˜ Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Act 2024

035 of 2024Assented 22 October 2024ยท Minister for Police

Amends the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004 to enhance monitoring of reportable offenders, including provisions for reporting contact with children, obtaining DNA, and increased police powers for serious offenders. It also addresses juvenile offenders and reporting locations.

Impact

Reportable offenders face stricter reporting requirements, including potential DNA collection and location tracking. Police gain expanded powers for monitoring serious offenders. Courts will handle new reporting orders for juvenile offenders. The public may benefit from increased safety.

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