House of Representatives

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Slavery, Slavery-Like Conditions and People Trafficking) Bill 2012

Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Attorney-General, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP)

NOTES ON CLAUSES

Clause 1: Short Title

This clause provides that if the Bill were enacted, it should be cited as the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Slavery, Slavery-like Conditions and People Trafficking) Act 2012 .

Clause 2: Commencement

This clause sets out when the various parts of the Act commence. This clause specifies that the Act will commence on the day after it receives the Royal Assent.

Clause 3: Schedule(s)

This is a formal clause that enables the Schedules to amend Acts by including amendments under the title of the relevant Act.


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