📜 Government Railways Amendment Bill 2021
The Government Railways Amendment Bill 2021 amends the Government Railways Act 1904. Key changes include amendments to sections 23, 48, and 53A, and the deletion of section 44. The bill also introduces new offences and penalties related to trespassing on railways.
Impact
The bill affects individuals and entities interacting with the railway system in Western Australia. It matters because it updates penalties and clarifies offences related to railway operations and trespassing, potentially impacting public safety and railway security.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA8 Sept 2021
- LA Second Reading MovedLA8 Sept 2021
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA19 Oct 2022
- LA Third ReadingLA19 Oct 2022
- LC Second Reading MovedLC20 Oct 2022
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC15 Nov 2022
- LC Third ReadingLC15 Nov 2022
- Royal Assent21 Nov 2022
Penalty Provisions2 found
Committing an offence under section 48
“Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $200.”
Trespassing on a railway
“Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $5 000.”
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