Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill
Justice Committee is consulting on Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill. The bill would amend the Bail Act 2000, the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, and the Land Transport Act 1998 to expand the jurisdiction of Community Magistrates so they could undertake additional tasks.
- Closing date
- 14 August 2026
- Added to Civics
- 4 July 2026
- Source category
- Parliamentary
- Source body
- Justice Committee
- Last checked
- 4 July 2026
Closes in 41 days
Plain-English summary
Justice Committee is consulting on Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill. The bill would amend the Bail Act 2000, the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, and the Land Transport Act 1998 to expand the jurisdiction of Community Magistrates so they could undertake additional tasks.
It would also amend the District Court Act 2016 to require a District Court Judge to be appointed as Principal Community Magistrate. They would provide judicial oversight of Community Magistrates and support them in managing their expanded jurisdiction.
Why it matters
The proposal may affect how people, goods or services move around the transport network.
Feedback can identify safety, access, cost or implementation issues before decisions are made.
Who may care
- People and businesses that use the affected roads, routes, vehicles or transport services
- Community, accessibility, freight, safety and advocacy groups
How to make a submission
- Read the official consultation material.
- Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
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