📜 Acts Amendment (Weapons) Bill 2008
Legislative Council Second ReadingLABill 2739 April 2008
This Bill amends The Criminal Code and the Weapons Act 1999 to enhance public safety, particularly in entertainment precincts. It introduces new offences related to weapons possession and increases penalties for existing offences.
Impact
The Bill affects individuals in possession of weapons, particularly in entertainment areas, and aims to reduce weapon-related violence. It also affects law enforcement and the justice system through new offences and increased penalties.
Key Changes
["Introduces new offences for being armed in or near places of public entertainment.", "Creates offences for being armed in public with others or having weapons and cash/drugs.", "Increases penalties for offences under the Weapons Act 1999."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA9 Apr 2008
- LA Second Reading MovedLA9 Apr 2008
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA19 June 2008
- LA Consideration in DetailLA19 June 2008
- LA Third ReadingLA19 June 2008
- LC Second Reading MovedLC26 June 2008
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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