New Australian Crime Commission (Queensland) Regulation 2016 (120 of 2016) [QLD]
Monday 25 July 2016 @ 12.55 p.m. | Crime | Legal Research
On 22 July 2016, Queensland notified Regulation No. 120 of 2016 -the Australian Crime Commission (Queensland) Regulation 2016 (the Regulation). The aim of the Regulation is to support the Australian Crime Commission (Queensland) Act 2003 (the Act) which provides for the powers, duties and functions of the Australian Crime Commission.
Background to the Regulation
The Regulation achieves the policy objectives by providing requirements and processes to support provisions in the Act in accordance with the regulation-making power in section 53 of the Act.
The Regulation also replaces the Australian Crime Commission (Queensland) Regulation 2004 to ensure compliance with the Statutory Instruments Act 1992.
The Regulation is consistent with the objects of the Act which provides for the powers, duties and functions of the Australian Crime Commission.
Amendments Contained in the Regulation
The Regulations specify matters regarding:
- Service of summons to appear before an examiner;
- Warrant for arrest of witness; and
- Search warrants.
The regulation is due to commence on 1 September 2016.
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Sources:
Australian Crime Commission (Queensland) Regulation 2016 (120 of 2016) [QLD] and Explanatory Notes as reproduced on TimeBase LawOne
