This is the second reading speech of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023, given by the Attorney General, Michael Daley

Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023 (NSW) - Second Reading, Legislative Assembly, 10 October 2023

Diversions are options that police can use to prevent people from entering or continuing in the criminal legal system. Law and policy place some conditions on when diversions can be used. Police also have discretion about whether to use diversions. Research shows that diversions are underused for Aboriginal people, especially...

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Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023 (NSW) - Second Reading, Legislative Assembly, 10 October 2023

Policing and diversions