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Submissions received about the Proportionate Liability Model Provisions now available
The Department of Justice sought comments on the Proportionate Liability Model Provisions [PDF document, 88KB] in the first half of 2014. Public submissions are now available on our Draft Bills page.
The Department of Justice sought comments on a draft Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2014 in mid-2014. A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) (Word, 136kb or PDF, 117kb) was prepared examining the need for regulation and its costs and benefits. The RIS also outlined the changes contained in the proposed Regulation. Public submissions, and further information, are available on our Regulatory Impact Statements page. The final regulation has now been made - Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2014.
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and Government Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the policy objectives of these Acts remain valid and whether the terms of the Acts remain appropriate for securing those objectives. Submissions to the review have now closed. For more information, see Statutory Reviews page.
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2008 (NSW). The purpose of the review is to determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Act remain appropriate for securing those objectives. Submissions to the have now closed. For more information, see Statutory Reviews page.
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing the Surrogacy Act 2010 (NSW). The purpose of the review is to determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Act remain appropriate for securing those objectives. Submissions to the review have now closed. For more information, see our Statutory Reviews page.
The NSW Government is reviewing the operation of the partial defence of provocation in response to the report of the Select Committee on Provocation, released in April 2013. The Government developed an exposure draft Bill (PDF, 149kb) and discussion paper (Word, 232kb) to reflect the Committee's policy intent and conducted public consultation on the Bill. Submissions closed on Thursday 14 November, 2013 and are available on our Public Consultation - Draft Bills page.
The NSW Attorney General has completed a review under Part 25 of Schedule 11 of the Crimes Act 1900 (Word, 727kb) of amendments made to that Act by the Crimes Amendment (Consent—Sexual Assault Offences) Act 2007.
Consultation on council clean up provisions in the Graffiti Control Act 2008
The NSW Attorney General consulted on the council clean up provisions in the Graffiti Control Act 2008. You can find the Act at the NSW legislation webpage.
A recent review of the Act recommended further consultation on whether an "implied consent" model for graffiti removal should be adopted in the Act. You can find a copy of the review on our Completed Reviews page. Submissions are now closed.
Review of Chapter 9A of the Coroners Act 2009
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing the Chapter 9A of the Coroners Act 2009 (the Act). The aim of the review is to determine whether the policy objectives of Chapter 9A of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Chapter remain appropriate for securing those objectives. A copy of the Act can be accessed at the NSW legislation webpage.
The NSW Attorney General has completed a review of the DNA Panel provisions [PDF, 495kb] contained in Division 6, Part 7 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001. Consultation on proposed Dust Diseases Tribunal Regulation 2013 and Regulatory Impact Statement
The NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice sought comments and submissions on the proposed Dust Diseases Tribunal Regulation 2013 (PDF, 695kb) (proposed Regulation).
The proposed Regulation would remake the Dust Diseases Tribunal Regulation 2007 with some changes to the process that applies to asbestos-related claims filed with the Dust Diseases Tribunal - the Claims Resolution Process (CRP). The changes aim to enhance the operation of the CRP and include changes identified through the review of the CRP commenced in 2008. Read more about the review undertaken of the CRP.
A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) (Word, 276kb or PDF, 242kb) has been prepared examining the need for regulation and its costs and benefits.
Comments and submissions were sought on the proposed Regulation and the RIS by Wednesday 31 July 2013. Submissions are now closed. Public submissions are available on our regulatory impact statement page.
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing the Surveillance Devices Act 2007, to determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Act remain appropriate for securing those objectives. The Act regulates the use of surveillance devices, including listening, optical surveillance, data surveillance and tracking devices. The Act is available at the NSW legislation website.
The Department of Attorney General and Justice invited interested individuals and organisations to make written submissions to the review. Submissions are now closed.
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing the Local Court Act 2007. The Act is available at the NSW legislation website.
The review will determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the legislation remain appropriate for securing those objectives. The Department of Attorney General and Justice invited interested individuals and organisations to make written submissions to the review. Submissions are now closed.
The Department of Attorney General and Justice has completed its Review of the Delivery of Legal Assistance Services to the NSW Community (PDF, 914 KB).
The Review contains 18 recommendations to improve legal assistance services in NSW, including in relation to targeting legal assistance services to legal needs, strengthening non-legal pathways to legal assistance services, coordinating legal assistance services, reviewing the Legal Aid NSW means test and supporting lawyers working in regional, rural and remote areas. The NSW Government has endorsed the recommendations of the Review.
The NSW Government has released its response to the NSW Law Reform Commission's Report on Bail.
The NSW Government wishes to amend the Evidence Act 1995. The amendments will allow magistrates and juries (and judges in judge-alone trials) in proceedings for serious indictable offences to draw an unfavourable inference against an accused who fails to mention facts when questioned by police but later seeks to rely on those facts by way of defence at their trial, subject to the accused having been properly cautioned and afforded an opportunity to obtain legal advice. A fact the accused later relies on is one which, in the circumstances existing at the time of questioning, the accused could reasonably have been expected to mention. Those under 18 years of age and those having a cognitive impairment will be exempt from an unfavourable inference being drawn.
The Department of Attorney General and Justice invited submissions on the Exposure Draft of the Evidence Amendment (Evidence of Silence) Bill 2012. Submissions are now closed. The Attorney General is reviewing Division 3, Part 3 of Chapter 3 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986. The aim of the review is to determine whether the Division has been effective in reducing delays in criminal proceedings prosecuted on indictment, and the cost impacts of the procedures. The Division was inserted in 2010 and made provision in relation to the pre-trial management of cases. A copy of the Act can be accessed at the NSW legislation website. The NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice invited interested individuals and organisations to make written submissions to the review. Submissions are now closed.
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing the consent provisions of the Crimes Act 1900 (the Act) to determine whether the policy objectives of the provisions remain valid and whether the terms of the Act remain appropriate for securing those objectives. The review is specifically concerned with the amendment to the Act made by the Crimes Amendment (Consent-Sexual Assault Offences) Act 2007 with the introduction of a statutory definition of consent in section 61HA. The Act is available at the NSW legislation website. The Department of Attorney General and Justice invited interested individuals and organisations to make written submissions to the review. Submissions are now closed.
The NSW Attorney General is reviewing Part 2A of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006. Part 2A deals with high hedges that severely obstruct sunlight to a window or view. The review will determine whether the policy objectives of Part 2A remain valid and whether the terms of the legislation remain appropriate for securing those objectives. Submissions are now closed and the review is being finalised.
The NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice is reviewing the Succession Act 2006. A copy of this Act can be found at the NSW legislation website. The Succession Act 2006 provides a legislative framework in relation to wills, family provision and the distribution of intestate estates in New South Wales. The review will determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the legislation remain appropriate for securing those objectives. Submissions are now closed.
The NSW Government is reviewing the Young Offenders Act 1997 and the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987, to ensure that these pieces of youth justice legislation continue to reflect best practice and meet the needs of young people and the community, including victims. A consultation paper for the review is available for download - Review of the Young Offenders Act 1997 and the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 - Consultation Paper (Word doc, 1127kb). The consultation paper sets out data on young offending in NSW, evidence of ‘what works’ in addressing young offending, and international standards for youth justice. Submissions are now closed. Public submissions can be viewed on our Public Consultation - Discussion Papers webpage.
A Fairer Fine System for Disadvantaged People - Evaluation Report [PDF, 1340kb] : The NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice has released an evaluation report on voluntary enforcement, cautions, internal review, and the work and development order pilot. In response to this report, the NSW Government has decided that the work and development order scheme will be made permanent. Most of the other recommendations made by the report have yet to be formally considered by the Government.
Submissions to the Statutory Reviews of the Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 and the Defamation Act 2005 are available on the Statutory Reviews page. Footer NSW Government	jobs.nsw	Web Accessibility	Privacy	Copyright & Disclaimer	Feedback and Complaints	Sitemap Last updated on 27/11/2014