Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026

Senator SHOEBRIDGE (New South Wales) (12:10): I understand that. So this is an amended administrative arrangement. This arrangement only applies prospectively, but of course it could apply to conduct or activity that had happened before, and it could be applied to proceedings that had been commenced before—which is, I understand, the position.

But these arrangements, even though they almost inevitably will apply to conduct that happened before, will only operate prospectively, and they're not designed to cure any previous defect or address any previous defect. Is that correct, Minister?