Matthew Blundell
23.11.23
Last night in NSW State Parliament, the Hon. Jeremy Buckingham MLC gave a speech to the Legislative Council regarding child sexual abuse proceedings and permanent stays post-GLJ.
“The motion is a request for the Government to consider, and I welcome the contribution from the Parliamentary Secretary, saying that the Attorney General will be doing so. I did not include this in the motion, but I will be suggesting in a letter to the Attorney General that this matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice. I think that that is an appropriate place for this matter to be considered by all parties and for a considered response to a complex and serious issue to be thoroughly developed. It is an appropriate way for this House to continue its work in reforming this space. We must always act to make sure that people impacted by these crimes have access to justice and that permanent stays are not weaponised or used, as Ms Sue Higginson said and the Hon. Natalie Ward suggested, in a way that makes people less inclined to pursue justice. With that said, I thank all honourable members for their consideration and commend the motion to the House.”
The Government committed to respond to the ruling to suggest that an inquiry into the issue may be raised by the Standing Committee on Law and Justice.
More to come.
