Surveillance and Accountability: A Gap in the Oversight Umbrella?

Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission (2008 - 2013)· 8 November 2012general_report

This WA parliamentary committee report examines the oversight of the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC), focusing on surveillance powers. It highlights a gap in auditing telecommunications interception warrants due to Commonwealth legislation. The report recommends amending the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth) to allow the Parliamentary Inspector to access supporting affidavits.

Impact

The recommendations aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the CCC's use of surveillance powers, potentially impacting individual privacy rights and the administration of justice.

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