On 23 November 2011, the Crimes Amendment (Fairness for Minors) Bill 2011 was introduced into the Senate by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
On 25 November 2011, the Senate referred the Bill to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report.
On 4 April 2012, the committee handed down the report on its inquiry.
The government's response was tabled on 16 May 2013.