MEDIA RELEASE
Inquiry into Penalties for Minor Offences and Vulnerable People
The Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety has announced it will be undertaking an inquiry into Penalties for Minor Offences and Vulnerable People.
The terms of reference are available on the Committee website here.
The Committee is especially interested in the impact of penalties for minor offences on vulnerable people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, detainees, welfare recipients, the homeless and people with disabilities and/or mental health issues.
The Committee wants to hear from a range of stakeholders and welcomes submissions to this inquiry by 14 April 2023.
Information on how to make a submission is available on the Assembly website.
Submissions close 14 April 2023.
Monday 6 March 2023
STATEMENT ENDS.
For further information please contact:
Committee Chair, Mr Peter Cain MLA on (02) 6205 1927
Committee Secretary on (02) 6207 0524 or at LACommitteeJCS@parliament.act.gov.au