📜 Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill 2025
Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 1829 May 2025Private Member
The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill 2025 amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 to grant courts discretion in declaring individuals as drug traffickers. It allows a court to not make such a declaration if it would be clearly unjust, requiring the court to provide reasons for its decision.
Impact
This bill affects individuals facing drug trafficking charges and the courts that hear these cases. It aims to prevent potential injustices by allowing judicial discretion in drug trafficker declarations, aligning with recommendations from a review of criminal property confiscation laws.
Key Changes
["Grants courts discretion to not declare a person a drug trafficker.", "Requires courts to provide reasons for not declaring a person a drug trafficker.", "Amends section 32A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC First ReadingLC29 May 2025
- LC Second Reading MovedLC29 May 2025
- LC Second Reading SpeechLC29 May 2025
Affected Sectors
justice
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