Second Reading Speeches

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Bill 2019

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
SHARKIE, Rebekha, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
46

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Summary

Amends the

Crimes Act 1914
and
Criminal Code Act 1995
to increase the minimum age of criminal responsibility for Commonwealth offences from 10 years of age to 14 years of age.

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