📜 Historical Homosexual Convictions Expungement Bill 2017
This bill establishes a scheme to expunge convictions for historical homosexual offences in Western Australia and amends the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 accordingly.
Impact
This bill affects individuals with historical homosexual convictions, their families, and government agencies holding criminal records. It aims to remove the stigma and legal consequences associated with these convictions, promoting equality and justice.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA1 Nov 2017
- LA Second Reading MovedLA1 Nov 2017
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA22 Feb 2018
- LA Third ReadingLA22 Feb 2018
- LC Second Reading MovedLC13 Mar 2018
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC21 Aug 2018
- LC Third ReadingLC23 Aug 2018
- LC AmendedLC11 Sept 2018
- Royal Assent18 Sept 2018
Penalty Provisions2 found
Offence to give false or misleading information
“28. Offence to give false or misleading information”
fail, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a notice under subsection (4)
“A person must not fail, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a notice under subsection (4). Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $2 000.”
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