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Evidence (Children) Bill 1997

Type: Government
Status: Assented on Wed 17 Dec 1997 - Act No 143 of 1997
Origin: Legislative Assembly
Member with Carriage: Whelan, Paul
Act number: 143/1997
Long Title: An Act with respect to the giving of evidence by children in criminal and certain other related proceedings; to make consequential amendments to certain Acts; and for other purposes.
Progress
Legislative Assembly
Initially introduced in the Legislative Assembly
Introduced by: Whelan, Paul
Notice of Motion: Thu 20 Nov 1997
Introduced: Tue 25 Nov 1997
First Reading: Tue 25 Nov 1997
2R Speech: Tue 25 Nov 1997
Second Reading: Wed 26 Nov 1997
Third Reading: Wed 26 Nov 1997
Legislative Council
Introduced: Thu 27 Nov 1997
First Reading: Thu 27 Nov 1997
2R Speech: Tue 2 Dec 1997
Second Reading: Wed 3 Dec 1997
Date Committed: Wed 3 Dec 1997
Reported with Amendments: Wed 3 Dec 1997
Third Reading: Wed 3 Dec 1997
  • Assented: Wed 17 Dec 1997
Documents and Transcripts
Text of Bill:
Passed by both Houses.pdf Passed by both Houses.pdf
Previous Version(s):
First Print.pdf First Print.pdf
Explanatory Notes:
Not available at this stage.

Transcript of speeches:
2R Speech LA Not available at this stage.
2R Speech LC Not available at this stage.

Amendments for Consideration:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
No amendments.

Amendments Agreed To:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
Evidence Children 1997 LC amendment.pdf Evidence Children 1997 LC amendment.pdf

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.