Evidence Amendment (Protection of Journalists' Sources) Bill 2011

An Act to amend the Evidence Act 1995 to protect journalists' sources from disclosure; and for related purposes.

Key details

Type:
Private
Origin:
Legislative Council
Status:
Lapsed, Fri 06 May 2011
Introduced by:
Mr David Shoebridge
Bill Remarks:
Lapsed on Prorogation on 02/03/2015; Lapsed on Prorogation on 08/09/2014 and Restored to Business Paper on 09/09/2014

Documents

Statements of public interest tabled in the Legislative Council can be found under 'Bill Attachments'.

Hansard

Hansard includes speeches and debates on the Bill in both Houses.

Second reading speeches

Legislative Council

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 Council

Initially introduced in the Legislative Council

Introduced by Mr David Shoebridge
Notice of Motion Wed 04 May 2011
Introduced Fri 06 May 2011
First Reading Fri 06 May 2011
2R Speech Fri 06 May 2011

Legislation review digest

See Legislation Review Digest No.1 of 2011 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

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