📜 Oaths, Affidavits and Statutory Declarations Amendment (Electronic Affidavits) Bill 2026
This Bill amends the Oaths, Affidavits and Statutory Declarations Act 2005 to introduce a new system for online, electronic affidavits. It allows for affidavits to be made without a physical signature or an authorised witness in certain court or tribunal proceedings, with specific provisions for persons who are blind, illiterate, or not conversant with English.
Impact
This bill significantly impacts individuals involved in Western Australian court and tribunal proceedings by offering a new, more accessible method for making affidavits. It aims to streamline legal processes and enhance access to justice, particularly for vulnerable groups, by leveraging digital technology.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA20 Aug 2026
- LA IntroducedLA20 Aug 2026
- LA Second Reading MovedLA20 Aug 2026
Penalty Provisions2 found
false affirmation under The Criminal Code section 124 (perjury)
“(a) that a person who makes an affirmation under section 10B(1) that is knowingly false may commit an offence, including — (i) perjury, under The Criminal Code section 124; or (ii) false statement on oath, under The Criminal Code section 169(1); (b) the penalty for each offence referred to in paragraph (a)(i) and (ii);”
false statement on oath under The Criminal Code section 169(1)
“(a) that a person who makes an affirmation under section 10B(1) that is knowingly false may commit an offence, including — (i) perjury, under The Criminal Code section 124; or (ii) false statement on oath, under The Criminal Code section 169(1); (b) the penalty for each offence referred to in paragraph (a)(i) and (ii);”
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