SENATE APPROVES TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR SEX CRIMES AGAINST MINORS

The Senate has passed the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026, as the government forges ahead with tougher penalties for people convicted of sex crimes, especially against minors. Leader of government business in the senate, Shenella Govia, piloted the legislation. She expressed concern about reported cases of child sexual abuse and what she deems as lenient sentences imposed on convicts.