Sentencing (Reform) Amendment Bill

Government bill

15 September 2024

This bill amends the Sentencing Act 2022 to strengthen the consequences of offending and ensure offenders take personal responsibility for the harm they cause.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

Urgency was used to progress this bill. This means some of the normal processes may have been skipped or abrogated. Learn more about urgency

  • Introduced on 15 September 2024
  • 1st reading on 25 September 2024
  • 2nd reading on 18 February 2025
  • 3rd reading on 25 March 2025
  • Royal assent on 28 March 2025

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

24 September 2024

party vote

68Aye
49No
0Abstain
6Absent

2nd reading

Passed

18 February 2025

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

25 March 2025

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 29 March 2025 at 12:30 pm.