List of recommendations

Recommendation 1

2.143The committee recommends that the Attorney-General’s Department undertakes further consultation on items 23, 24 and 26 of the bill to develop amendments that ensure the current provisions limiting evidence of sexual experience do not adversely impact the ability to prosecute a federal crime against a child, or adversely impact the ability of a defendant to defend a federal prosecution.

Recommendation 2

2.145The committee recommends that the bill is amended to remove the word ‘physical’ from section 15YOA and that the provision be broadened to include other persons with intellectual disability or other communication difficulties who may require an interpreter.

Recommendation 3

2.147The committee recommends that the Attorney-General’s Department considers amendments to the bill to clarify the interaction of, and different protections available to vulnerable adult complainants and child complainants.

Recommendation 4

2.148Subject to the above recommendations, the committee recommends that the bill be passed.