Sentencing (Reduction of Sentences) Amendment Bill

Second Reading

Adjourned debate on second reading.

(Continued from 14 October 2020.)

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Planning and Local Government) (11:10): I seek that this matter be put to a vote. In briefly speaking to it, I indicate that this law was anticipated to reduce discounting in sentencing. This parliament has considered that matter, dealt with that, and has now implemented reduced sentencing arrangements in our laws. I therefore indicate that the government will oppose this bill and seek that it be put to a vote.

Second reading negatived.