Became law
Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024
Portfolio: Attorney-General
- Introduced7 February 2024
- Passed House29 November 2024
- Passed Senate28 November 2024
- Royal assent10 December 2024
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Laws updated to make it easier to prosecute sexual violence and support victims in court.
How parliament voted
senate · 27 November 2024
Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Cross examination of victim-survivors
1326The noes have it · 13 votes
13 ayes, 26 noessenate · 27 November 2024
Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Previous unintended consequences
3131The noes have it · 0 votes
31 ayes, 31 noessenate · 27 November 2024
Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024 - in Committee - Evidence of sexual activity
3224The ayes have it · 8 votes
32 ayes, 24 noes
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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