📜 Acts Amendment (Police Immunity) Bill 1999

Assented toLABill 329 September 1999

This bill amends the Police Act 1892 to provide protection from personal liability for police officers acting without corruption or malice, making the Crown liable for their actions. It also makes consequential amendments to other Acts, removing references to police officer powers.

Impact

Police officers are affected by gaining protection from personal liability in tort. The public is affected as the Crown assumes liability for police actions. Other sectors are affected by the removal of police powers in specific circumstances outlined in the consequential amendments.

Key Changes

["Protects police officers from personal liability in tort for actions performed without corruption or malice.", "Makes the Crown liable for torts resulting from actions of police officers acting without corruption or malice.", "Removes references to police officer powers in the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Act 1961, Mining Act 1978, Road Traffic Act 1974, Transport Co-ordination Act 1966, and Veterinary Preparations and Animal Feeding Stuffs Act 1976."]