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273Review of amendments made by Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Act 2025
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#### 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](/view/pdf/asmade/act-2025-79)
> > (1) The Minister must review the reviewable provisions to determine whether—
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> > > (a) the policy objectives of the provisions remain valid, and
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> > > (b) the terms of the provisions remain appropriate for securing those objectives.
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> > (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](/view/pdf/asmade/act-2025-79).
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> > (3) When undertaking the review, the Minister must consider the following—
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> > > (a) the effectiveness of review or appeal mechanisms,
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> > > (b) the accessibility of processes to inmates,
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> > > (c) the number of reviews and appeals,
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> > > (d) the outcomes of reviews and appeals,
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> > > (e) the need for further reform,
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> > > (f) compliance with the following—
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> > > > (i) procedural fairness requirements,
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> > > > (ii) recording requirements,
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> > > > (iii) evidence disclosure,
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> > > > (iv) Justice Health notification and monitoring,
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> > > > (v) young Aboriginal protections,
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> > > (g) the adequacy of Justice Health resources,
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> > > (h) the adequacy of audio-visual technology for witnesses.
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> > (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.
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> > (5) In this section—
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> > reviewable provisions means the provisions of this Act as amended by the [Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Act 2025](/view/pdf/asmade/act-2025-79).
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> **s 273:** Subst 2025 No 79, Sch 1\[8\].