The Criminal Code — Amendments Review
4695. Hon Alison Xamon to the Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
I refer to the review of the amendments to sections 297 and 318 of the Criminal Code made by the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2009, which is due to be undertaken in 2012, and ask —
(1) Which Department, Agency, individual or other body will be responsible for undertaking the review?
(2) Which groups and/or individuals will be consulted during the review process?
(3) Will members of the public be given an opportunity to provide input to the review?
(4) What is the anticipated timeframe of the review?
Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied:
(1) The Department of the Attorney General.
(2)–(3) Reviews of legislation undertaken by the Department involve consultation with stakeholders. However, the exact list of stakeholders for this review is yet to be determined.
(4) The review is expected to be completed in early in 2013.