Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Private Contractors) Bill 2009

Explanatory note

This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

Overview of Bill

The object of this Bill is to amend the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999:

(a) to prevent the use of contractors for the transport of prisoners, and

(b) to prevent a management agreement for a private operator to manage a correctional centre from being entered into unless it is approved by both Houses of Parliament.

Outline of provisions

Clause 1 sets out the name (also called the short title) of the proposed Act.

Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed Act on the date of assent to the proposed Act.

Clause 3 amends the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999 to give effect to the objects set out in the Overview above.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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