Evidence Amendment (Protection of Journalists' Sources) Bill 2011
- Private Member's Bill
- In Legislative Council, 2R, Debate adjourned 5 calendar days, 06/05/2011.
Long Title
An Act to amend the Evidence Act 1995 to protect journalists' sources from disclosure; and for related purposes.
Text of Bill as introduced
Explanatory Notes
Explanatory note This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament. Overview of Bill The object of this Bill is to amend the Evidence Act 1995 to protect journalists’ sources from disclosure in legal proceedings and, in so doing, enhance the ability of journalists to undertake investigative work. As a result of the proposed Act, a journalist will not be compelled to answer any question or produce any document that would disclose an informant’s identity if the journ...
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Digest
See Digest 1 of 2011, dated 09/08/2011 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.
Agreement in Principle/Second Reading Speeches
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Legislative Assembly Minister's
"Agreement in Principle" Speech
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Tracking through the Houses
- Initially introduced in the Legislative Council
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- Member with Carriage: Shoebridge, David
- Notice of Motion: Wed 4 May 2011
- Introduced: Fri 6 May 2011
- First Reading: Fri 6 May 2011
- Minister's 2R Speech: Fri 6 May 2011
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