Legal Services (Distribution of Special Fund) Amendment Bill

Government bill

21 May 2025

This bill would broaden the use of the Lawyers and Conveyancers’ Special Fund to include functions that enable, facilitate, or otherwise support the provision of community legal services.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 21 May 2025
  • 1st reading on 15 July 2025
  • 2nd reading on 21 November 2025
  • 3rd reading on 21 November 2025
  • Royal assent on 26 November 2025

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 15 July 2025

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2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 21 November 2025

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3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 21 November 2025

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Bill details last synced on 27 November 2025 at 12:30 pm.