Bail Amendment Bill Extension Shut Down In Senate Vote

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Bail Amendment Bill Extension Shut Down In Senate Vote

Government’s attempt to extend the Bail Amendment Bill 2022 has proven futile.

The bill, which restricts bail for up to 120 days for repeaters of serious crimes, was brought to the Senate, on Wednesday, to be extended for a further year.

The vote resulted in 18 for, 11 against with one abstention.

As a consequence of the insufficient votes, the law will no longer be enforceable come August 5.

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