Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025

Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 No. 20

date of assent 19 September 2025

pts 1–2 comm on date of assent

pts 5–6, sch 1 comm 20 September 2025 immediately after the commencement of the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, section 59 (see s 2(3))

pt 4 comm 1 November 2025 (see s 2(2))

pt 3 not yet proclaimed into force (see s 2(1))

Note—This Act will automatically be repealed under AIA s 22C at the beginning of the day after all of its provisions have commenced.

Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025