❓ Question regarding the implementation schedule for expanding pre-recorded testimony for victim survivors of sexual violence, referencing the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Strategy and ALRC recommendations. The answer indicates consideration will occur during the statutory review of the Evidence Act 2025.
AnsweredQoN 1142Legislative Council
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I refer to the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Strategy 2025-2035, and the Family Domestic Violence System Reform Plan 2024-2029 which both emphasise improved justice responses for victim survivors, and I ask: (a) has the Government developed an implementation schedule to expand the use of pre-recorded testimony for victim survivors of sexual violence; and (b) if no to (a), why not, given that Australian Law Reform Commission Report 143 recommendations 28-30 for greater use of pre-recorded testimony?
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Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Response time
5 days
(a) – (b)
As advised in response to Question 1303, approximately 18 months is required to prepare for commencement of the Evidence Act 2025.
Consideration in respect to pre-recorded testimony of victim survivors of sexual violence will occur as part of the scheduled statutory review of the Evidence Act 2025.
As advised in response to Question 1303, approximately 18 months is required to prepare for commencement of the Evidence Act 2025.
Consideration in respect to pre-recorded testimony of victim survivors of sexual violence will occur as part of the scheduled statutory review of the Evidence Act 2025.
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