MEDIA RELEASE

Supreme Court Amendment Bill 2023

The Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety has announced it will be undertaking an inquiry into the Supreme Court Amendment Bill 2023.

The terms of reference are available on the Committee website HERE.

The Bill proposes to amend the Supreme Court Act 1933 to introduce a new right to appeal a conviction on the basis of fresh and compelling evidence.

Information on how to make a submission is available on the Assembly website.

Submissions close 5 June 2023.

22 May 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