Deserted Wives and Children's Bill 1857

Key details

Type:
Government
Origin:
Legislative Council
Status:
Lapsed on Prorogation
Introduced by:
Douglass, Henry Grattan
Bill Remarks:
LC REMARKS: Reported 2nd time 15/12/1857. Referred to Select Committee, Sept 3. Reported, Oct 29 Lapsed in consequence of the Prorogation of Parliament.

Documents

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

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 Douglass, Henry Grattan
Introduced Wed 26 August 1857
First Reading Wed 26 August 1857
Second Reading Mon 03 August 1857
Date Committed Thu 05 November 1857
Reported Fri 27 November 1857
Recommitted Fri 11 December 1857

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