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๐Ÿ“œ Criminal Injuries Compensation Amendment Bill 2004

Assented toLABill 29112 May 2004

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Amendment Bill 2004 amends the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003. It clarifies definitions, updates references to previous legislation (Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1985), and validates certain orders and notices made after January 1, 2004.

Impact

Victims of crime seeking compensation are affected. The amendments ensure the smooth transition and application of the 2003 Act, addressing potential issues arising from the earlier 1985 Act and clarifying eligibility for compensation.

Key Changes

["Amends the definition of 'compensation reimbursement order' to include references to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1985.", "Replaces 'bodily harm' with 'injury' in section 35(2)(c) and (e)(i).", "Amends section 37(3) to include reference to personal representatives of deceased victims.", "Inserts section 48A to define 'compensation award' to include awards made under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1985.", "Validates orders, amounts received, and notices given under the 1985 Act after January 1, 2004, as if they were made under the 2003 Act."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA IntroducedLA12 May 2004
  2. LA Second Reading MovedLA12 May 2004
  3. LA Second Reading AgreedLA16 June 2004
  4. LA Consideration in DetailLA16 June 2004
  5. LA AmendedLA17 June 2004
  6. LA Third ReadingLA23 June 2004
  7. LC Second Reading MovedLC24 June 2004
  8. LC Second Reading AgreedLC28 Sept 2004
  9. LC Third ReadingLC28 Sept 2004
Affected Sectors
justice

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