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📜 Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Bill 2004

Assented toLABill 33622 September 2004

The Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Bill 2004 establishes a system for the reporting of offenders, including those sentenced in other jurisdictions or prior to the Act's commencement, who have committed reportable offences. It empowers courts to order compliance with reporting obligations for individuals posing a risk to the community.

Impact

This bill affects individuals convicted of certain offences, particularly sex offences, and requires them to report to authorities. It aims to enhance community safety by monitoring offenders and potentially preventing future crimes. It also affects the courts and police who will be responsible for administering the reporting requirements.

Key Changes

["Establishes a reporting system for offenders.", "Applies retrospectively to certain offenders sentenced prior to the Act.", "Defines 'reportable offences' and creates different classes of offences."]