Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill
Government bill
9 August 2023
The bill seeks to strengthen legislative safeguards to enhance protection for victims of sexual violence as they participate in court processes.
Procedural notes
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- Introduced on 9 August 2023
- 1st reading on 30 August 2023
- 2nd reading on 2 April 2025
- Royal assent on 29 June 2025
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 30 August 2023
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
2nd reading
PassedReading date: 2 April 2025
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
3rd reading
PendingThis reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.
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 30 June 2025 at 12:30 pm.