Judges’ Pensions Amendment (Pension Not Payable for Misconduct) Bill 2020

On 3 December 2020 the Senate referred the Judges’ Pensions Amendment (Pension Not Payable for Misconduct) Bill 2020 to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 5 April 2021. On 18 March 2021, the Senate granted an extension of time for reporting until 20 May 2021.

The deadline for submission to the inquiry is 1 February 2021.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3560
Fax: +61 2 6277 5794
legcon.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The bill would amend the Judges' Pensions Act 1968 to cease the payment of a retired judge's pension where they have engaged in serious misconduct while serving as a judge.

Track Inquiry

Past Public Hearings

23 Apr 2021: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Submissions Closed

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