Summary Offences Amendment Bill 1997

An Act to amend the Summary Offences Act 1988 to make further provision with respect to offences concerning the carrying of offensive implements in a public place and the possession or consumption of liquor by children in a public place; to create offences relating to the wielding of knives in a public place or school and the sale of knives and knife blades to children; and for other purposes.

Key details

Type:
Government
Origin:
Legislative Assembly
Status:
Assented on Wed 17 December 1997
Introduced by:
Whelan, Paul
Act number:
148 of 1997

Documents

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Amendments

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Progress

The tables below show the progress of the Bill through both Houses, including information on assent. If a House is not listed, the Bill did not pass the originating House.

Legislative Assembly

Initially introduced in the Legislative Assembly

Introduced by Whelan, Paul
Notice of Motion Tue 25 November 1997
Introduced Wed 26 November 1997
First Reading Wed 26 November 1997
2R Speech Wed 26 November 1997
Second Reading Thu 27 November 1997
Third Reading Thu 27 November 1997
Legislative Council
Introduced Thu 27 November 1997
First Reading Thu 27 November 1997
2R Speech Fri 05 December 1997
Second Reading Fri 05 December 1997
Date Committed Fri 05 December 1997
Reported with Amendments Fri 05 December 1997
Third Reading Fri 05 December 1997
Assent information
Passed parliament Mon 08 December 1997
Assented Wed 17 December 1997

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