Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Bills

Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2023

Introduction and first reading

Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing) (12:06): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Child Employment Act 2003, the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958, the Firearms Act 1996, the Road Safety Act 1986, the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003, the Victoria Police Act 2013, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 and the Worker Screening Act 2020 and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

Brad BATTIN (Berwick) (12:06): I ask for a brief explanation of the bill.

Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing) (12:06): The bill will introduce a range of reforms aimed at strengthening the integrity of the Victoria Police discipline system and ensuring Victoria Police personnel operate in a way that is consistent with community expectations. The bill also includes reforms to maintain community safety by increasing Victoria Police’s capacity to regulate firearms, make administrative enhancements to the operation of the Countering Violent Extremism Multi-agency Panel and expand the circumstances in which police officers are authorised to use vehicle-immobilising devices. The bill will also enhance the privacy of participants in the Restorative Engagement and Redress Scheme for Victoria Police and make minor technical amendments to other Victorian legislation.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.