📜 Crimes at Sea Amendment Bill 2025
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 453 December 2025
The Crimes at Sea Amendment Bill 2025 amends the Crimes at Sea Act 2000 (WA) to reflect updated maritime boundaries following a treaty with Timor-Leste. It removes references to the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) which no longer exists.
Impact
The bill affects the application of Western Australian criminal law in its 'adjacent area' at sea. It ensures WA law aligns with Commonwealth law and international agreements regarding maritime boundaries, particularly concerning resource management and law enforcement at sea.
Key Changes
["Removes the definition of 'Joint Petroleum Development Area' (JPDA).", "Deletes the clause stating the scheme does not apply in the JPDA.", "Updates the definition of 'adjacent area' for WA and NT to remove references to the JPDA and reflect current maritime boundaries.", "Replaces the indicative map of adjacent areas with an updated version."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA3 Dec 2025
- LA IntroducedLA3 Dec 2025
- LA Second Reading MovedLA3 Dec 2025
Affected Sectors
resourcesjustice
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