This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

Overview of Bill

The object of this Bill is to amend the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 to make leadership of a gang involved in an offence an aggravating factor to be taken into account in determining the appropriate sentence for the offence.

Outline of provisions
Clause 1 sets out the name (also called the short title) of the proposed Act.

Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed Act on the date of assent to the proposed Act.

Clause 3 is a formal provision that gives effect to the amendment to the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 set out in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1 sets out the amendment referred to in the Overview above.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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