📜 Criminal Investigation Amendment Bill 2009
Legislative Council Second Reading - Committee Report TabledLABill 8914 October 2009
Amends the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 to grant police additional search powers in designated areas, including basic searches of people and vehicles without consent. It also mandates a review of these amendments after 5 years.
Impact
This bill affects individuals in areas designated for increased police search powers, potentially impacting civil liberties. It also affects police officers who will have expanded authority, and the Minister who must conduct a review.
Key Changes
["Allows police to conduct basic searches of people and vehicles in prescribed or declared areas without consent.", "Empowers the Commissioner of Police to declare areas where these powers can be exercised, subject to Ministerial approval.", "Requires a review of the amendments after 5 years."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA14 Oct 2009
- LA Second Reading MovedLA14 Oct 2009
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA11 Nov 2009
- LA Consideration in DetailLA12 Nov 2009
- LA Third ReadingLA12 Nov 2009
- LC Second Reading MovedLC21 Oct 2010
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sectoremergency_services
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