Evidence Amendment (Journalist Privilege) Bill 2011
- Assented on 21/06/2011 - Act No 18 of 2011 (GG No. 26, 1/7/2011, p. 4670).
Long Title
An Act to amend the Evidence Act 1995 with respect to the disclosure of the identity of persons who give information to journalists; and for other purposes.
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 with respect to the disclosure of the identity of persons who give information to journalists. If a journalist has promised not to reveal an informant’s identity, the Bill provides that the journalist (and his or her employer) will not be compelled to disclose the informant’s identity in any proceedings in a NSW court, unles...
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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 Assembly
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- Member with Carriage: Smith, Greg
- Notice of Motion: Thu 26 May 2011
- Introduced: Fri 27 May 2011
- "Agreement in Principle" Speech: Fri 27 May 2011
- Agreed to in Principle LA: Wed 15 Jun 2011
- Considered in Detail: Wed 15 Jun 2011
- Date Passed Declared by Temporary Speaker without amendment: Wed 15 Jun 2011
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- Introduced: Wed 15 Jun 2011
- First Reading: Wed 15 Jun 2011
- Minister's 2R Speech: Thu 16 Jun 2011
- Second Reading: Thu 16 Jun 2011
- Reported w'out amdt: 16/06/2011
- Report Adopted: Thu 16 Jun 2011
- Third Reading: Thu 16 Jun 2011
- Date Passed w'out amdt: Thu 16 Jun 2011
- Returned to LA: Thu 16 Jun 2011
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- Passed Parliament: Thu 16 Jun 2011
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Text of Bill as passed by both Houses
Assent
- Assented: Tue 21 Jun 2011