Criminal Offence for Committing an Indictable Offence While on Bail

Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences Whilst on Bail) Bill 2024

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

An accused person on bail is prohibited from committing an indictable offence.
People who commit an indictable offence while on bail face a penalty of 30 penalty units or 3 months imprisonment.
The Fisheries Act 1995 is amended to update references to specific legal sections.
The Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences Whilst on Bail) Act 2024 is repealed on the first anniversary of its commencement.

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