📘 Terrorism (Extraordinary Powers) Amendment Act 2018
011 of 2018Assented 13 July 2018
This Act amends the Terrorism (Extraordinary Powers) Act 2005, granting police additional powers, including the use of force, during ongoing terrorist acts. It also allows for the appointment of special officers.
Impact
Police officers are affected by the expanded powers and potential liabilities. The public is affected by the potential for increased police force during terrorist incidents. Support officers are explicitly excluded from these powers.
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