📜 Cross-border Justice Bill 2007
Assented toLABill 23617 October 2007
The Cross-border Justice Bill 2007 enables Western Australia to participate in cross-border justice schemes with South Australia and the Northern Territory, allowing law enforcement and judicial officers to operate across borders.
Impact
This bill affects residents and law enforcement in the WA, SA, and NT border regions by streamlining justice processes and enhancing community safety. It allows for more effective handling of offenders and legal matters across state lines.
Key Changes
["Enables WA police and courts to exercise powers in SA and NT.", "Allows SA and NT police and courts to exercise powers in WA.", "Establishes cross-border regions and defines connections to those regions."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA17 Oct 2007
- LA Second Reading MovedLA17 Oct 2007
- LA Consideration in DetailLA20 Nov 2007
- LA Third ReadingLA20 Nov 2007
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA20 Nov 2007
- LC Second Reading MovedLC19 Feb 2008
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC27 Feb 2008
- LC Third ReadingLC11 Mar 2008
- LC Consideration in DetailLC13 Mar 2008
- LC AmendedLC13 Mar 2008
- Royal Assent31 Mar 2008
Affected Sectors
justiceemergency_servicespublic_sector
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