Activity details
The Crimes (Disclosure) Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) was introduced into the Assembly on 10 April 2024 and passed on 6 June 2024. The Bill included an amendment to facilitate standing of complainants in sexual assault and family violence criminal matters where there is an application regarding disclosing protected confidences of the complainant under s79E of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991.
Implementation progress update
The Bill commenced on 20 June 2024. The amendment to facilitate standing of complainants in sexual assault and family violence criminal matters brings the ACT’s protected confidence laws in line with other jurisdictions including New South Wales and Victoria, and supports victim agency and voice in proceedings dealing with these matters. For more information see Crimes (Disclosure) Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.