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Corrective Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2009
Corrective Services and Other Legislation
Amendment Bill 2009
Explanatory Notes for Amendments to be
moved during consideration in detail by the
Honourable Neil Roberts MP
Title of the Bill
Corrective Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2009
Objectives of the Amendments
The objective of the amendments is to correct typographical errors in the
Bill.
Consultation
Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
NOTES ON PROVISIONS
Amendment 1 amends the heading to the new section 185A in clause 24 of
the Bill by deleting the word "emergency" and inserting the word
"exceptional." The clause refers to exceptional circumstances parole and
this amendment will ensure that theheading is consistent with the section
that follows.
Amendment 2 amends the definition of "approved resettlement leave
program" in clause 40 of the Bill by deleting the reference to "Corrective
Services and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No 2) 2008" and inserting
"Corrective Services and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009." This
amendment is being made to ensure that the transitional provision in
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Corrective Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2009
relation to resettlement leave of absence is effective by referring to the
correct Act.
Amendment 3 amends the definition of "leave of absence" paragraphs (e)
and (f). These paragraphs are amended by deleting the reference to
"Corrective Services and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No 2) 2008"
and inserting "Corrective Services and Other Legislation Amendment Act
2009." These amendments are being made to ensure that the transitional
provisions in relation to leave of absence are effective by referring to the
correct Act.
� State of Queensland 2009
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