Juries (Peremptory Challenges) Amendment Act 2026
6Challenges at criminal trials
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6 Challenges at criminal trials Section 34 (1) (a) and (2) (a) omit 8 peremptory challenges 4 peremptory challenges Endnotes 1 Presentation speech Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 3 December 2025. 2 Notification Notified under the Legislation Act on 15 May 2026. 3 Republications of amended laws For the latest republication of amended laws, see www.legislation.act.gov.au. I certify that the above is a true copy of the Juries (Peremptory Challenges) Amendment Bill 2026, which originated in the Legislative Assembly as the Juries (Peremptory Challenges) Amendment Bill 2025 and was passed by the Assembly on 6 May 2026. Clerk of the Legislative Assembly