273Review of amendments made by Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Act 2025

273 Review of amendments made by Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Act 2025

273 Review of amendments made by Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Act 2025

(1) The Minister must review the reviewable provisions to determine whether—

(a) the policy objectives of the provisions remain valid, and

(b) the terms of the provisions remain appropriate for securing those objectives.

(2) The review must be undertaken as soon as possible after the period of 2 years from the commencement of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Act 2025.

(3) When undertaking the review, the Minister must consider the following—

(a) the effectiveness of review or appeal mechanisms,

(b) the accessibility of processes to inmates,

(c) the number of reviews and appeals,

(d) the outcomes of reviews and appeals,

(e) the need for further reform,

(f) compliance with the following—

(i) procedural fairness requirements,

(ii) recording requirements,

(iii) evidence disclosure,

(iv) Justice Health notification and monitoring,

(v) young Aboriginal protections,

(g) the adequacy of Justice Health resources,

(h) the adequacy of audio-visual technology for witnesses.

(4) A report on the outcome of the review must be tabled in each House of Parliament within 6 months after the end of the period of 2 years.

(5) In this section—

reviewable provisions means the provisions of this Act as amended by the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Act 2025.

s 273: Subst 2025 No 79, Sch 1[8].