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22 March 2024; pt 4: 25 March 2024 (s 2(4), s 2 Criminal Justice Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences) Act 2023 (Act No. 20, 2023) and Gaz S20, 22 March 2024; rem: 15 March 2024 (s 2(1)) Attorney-General and Police Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (Act No. 35, 2025) Assent date 5 December 2025 Commenced 6 December 2025 (s 2)

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