{"id":"qld:sl-2008-0284","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (Justice, Land and Other Matters) Regulation 2008","slug":"aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-justice-land-and-other-matters-regulation-2008","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"284 of 2008","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175823,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2008-0284-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (Justice, Land and Other Matters) Regulation 2008 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 30 August 2008.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 21 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Community justice groups","content":"# Community justice groups","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of community justice groups— Act , s 18 (1)","content":"### sec.4 Continuation of community justice groups— Act , s 18 (1)\n\nEach community justice group named in a relevant schedule is continued for the community area stated for the justice group.\nThe community justice groups named in schedules 6 (Injinoo), 12 (New Mapoon) and 16 (Umagico) were established under section 18 of the Act before the changeover day and, from the changeover day, continued under section 84 of the Act .\nThe community justice groups named in the schedules 2 (Bamaga) and 15 (Seisia) were established under the repealed Torres Strait Act before the changeover day and, from the changeover day, continued under section 85 of the Act .\nThe community justice groups named in other relevant schedules were established under the repealed regulation.\nSubject to subsection (3) , each relevant schedule prescribes matters about the community justice group named in the schedule.\nIf a relevant schedule states that a main Indigenous social grouping for a community justice group must nominate a minimum number of persons to be members of the justice group, including a minimum number of persons of a particular category, the obligation on the main Indigenous social grouping is to nominate the minimum number of persons to the greatest practicable extent.\nFor a community area that is described, in schedule 6 , 12 or 16 , by reference to an area that, immediately before the changeover day, was the community government area of a local government—\nthe reference to the local government is taken to be a reference to the local government as it existed immediately before the changeover day; and\nthe reference to the community government area of the local government is taken to be a reference to the community government area as it was under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day.\nIn schedule 6 , section 1 , definition Injinoo community area—\nthe reference to Injinoo Shire Council is taken to be a reference to Injinoo Shire Council as the council existed immediately before the changeover day; and\nthe reference to the community government area of the Injinoo Shire Council is taken to be a reference to the community government area as it was under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day.\nUnder the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day, community government areas were described by reference to the local government areas for the councils, which were described in schedule 2 of that Act, as in force immediately before the changeover day.\nEach map mentioned in the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , schedule 2 , as in force immediately before the changeover day, can be—\naccessed by members of the public, free of charge, on the website of the department in which the Justices Act 1886 is administered; or\npurchased from any office of the department in which the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 is administered.\nIn this section—\nrelevant schedule means a schedule of this regulation other than schedule 20 or 21 .\n(sec.4-ssec.1) Each community justice group named in a relevant schedule is continued for the community area stated for the justice group. The community justice groups named in schedules 6 (Injinoo), 12 (New Mapoon) and 16 (Umagico) were established under section 18 of the Act before the changeover day and, from the changeover day, continued under section 84 of the Act . The community justice groups named in the schedules 2 (Bamaga) and 15 (Seisia) were established under the repealed Torres Strait Act before the changeover day and, from the changeover day, continued under section 85 of the Act . The community justice groups named in other relevant schedules were established under the repealed regulation.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) Subject to subsection (3) , each relevant schedule prescribes matters about the community justice group named in the schedule.\n(sec.4-ssec.3) If a relevant schedule states that a main Indigenous social grouping for a community justice group must nominate a minimum number of persons to be members of the justice group, including a minimum number of persons of a particular category, the obligation on the main Indigenous social grouping is to nominate the minimum number of persons to the greatest practicable extent.\n(sec.4-ssec.4) For a community area that is described, in schedule 6 , 12 or 16 , by reference to an area that, immediately before the changeover day, was the community government area of a local government— the reference to the local government is taken to be a reference to the local government as it existed immediately before the changeover day; and the reference to the community government area of the local government is taken to be a reference to the community government area as it was under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day. In schedule 6 , section 1 , definition Injinoo community area— the reference to Injinoo Shire Council is taken to be a reference to Injinoo Shire Council as the council existed immediately before the changeover day; and the reference to the community government area of the Injinoo Shire Council is taken to be a reference to the community government area as it was under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day. Under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day, community government areas were described by reference to the local government areas for the councils, which were described in schedule 2 of that Act, as in force immediately before the changeover day. Each map mentioned in the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , schedule 2 , as in force immediately before the changeover day, can be— accessed by members of the public, free of charge, on the website of the department in which the Justices Act 1886 is administered; or purchased from any office of the department in which the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 is administered.\n(sec.4-ssec.5) In this section— relevant schedule means a schedule of this regulation other than schedule 20 or 21 .\n- 1 The community justice groups named in schedules 6 (Injinoo), 12 (New Mapoon) and 16 (Umagico) were established under section 18 of the Act before the changeover day and, from the changeover day, continued under section 84 of the Act .\n- 2 The community justice groups named in the schedules 2 (Bamaga) and 15 (Seisia) were established under the repealed Torres Strait Act before the changeover day and, from the changeover day, continued under section 85 of the Act .\n- 3 The community justice groups named in other relevant schedules were established under the repealed regulation.\n- (a) the reference to the local government is taken to be a reference to the local government as it existed immediately before the changeover day; and\n- (b) the reference to the community government area of the local government is taken to be a reference to the community government area as it was under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day.\n- (a) the reference to Injinoo Shire Council is taken to be a reference to Injinoo Shire Council as the council existed immediately before the changeover day; and\n- (b) the reference to the community government area of the Injinoo Shire Council is taken to be a reference to the community government area as it was under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day.\n- 1 Under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , as in force immediately before the changeover day, community government areas were described by reference to the local government areas for the councils, which were described in schedule 2 of that Act, as in force immediately before the changeover day.\n- 2 Each map mentioned in the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004 , schedule 2 , as in force immediately before the changeover day, can be— (a) accessed by members of the public, free of charge, on the website of the department in which the Justices Act 1886 is administered; or (b) purchased from any office of the department in which the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 is administered.\n- (a) accessed by members of the public, free of charge, on the website of the department in which the Justices Act 1886 is administered; or\n- (b) purchased from any office of the department in which the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 is administered.\n- (a) accessed by members of the public, free of charge, on the website of the department in which the Justices Act 1886 is administered; or\n- (b) purchased from any office of the department in which the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 is administered.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Community areas","content":"# Community areas","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Community area for part 5 , division 2 of the Act — Act , s 4 , def community area","content":"### sec.5 Community area for part 5 , division 2 of the Act — Act , s 4 , def community area\n\nFor part 5 , division 2 of the Act , each area stated in schedule 20 is prescribed as a community area for section 4 , definition community area .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed community area— Act , s 27","content":"### sec.5A Prescribed community area— Act , s 27\n\nThis section applies for section 27 of the Act , definition prescribed community area .\nThe following community areas are prescribed for section 38 (3) of the Act —\nDoomadgee;\nthe Shire of Mornington;\nKowanyama;\nPormpuraaw;\nlot 4 on SP215744, known as Mitchell-Alice Rivers National Park;\nlot 5 on SP215744, known as Errk Oykangand National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land).\ns 5A ins 2008 SL No. 437 s 4\nsub 2022 SL No. 33 s 4\namd 2022 SL No. 42 s 3 ; 2022 SL No. 153 s 3\n(sec.5A-ssec.1) This section applies for section 27 of the Act , definition prescribed community area .\n(sec.5A-ssec.2) The following community areas are prescribed for section 38 (3) of the Act — Doomadgee; the Shire of Mornington; Kowanyama; Pormpuraaw; lot 4 on SP215744, known as Mitchell-Alice Rivers National Park; lot 5 on SP215744, known as Errk Oykangand National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land).\n- (a) Doomadgee;\n- (b) the Shire of Mornington;\n- (c) Kowanyama;\n- (d) Pormpuraaw;\n- (e) lot 4 on SP215744, known as Mitchell-Alice Rivers National Park;\n- (f) lot 5 on SP215744, known as Errk Oykangand National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land).","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions from repealed regulation","content":"# Transitional provisions from repealed regulation","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Purpose","content":"## Purpose","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Main purposes of pt 4","content":"### sec.6 Main purposes of pt 4\n\nThe main purposes of this part are—\nto provide for the continuation of particular matters previously dealt with under the repealed regulation; and\nto provide convenient access to the relevant transitional provisions.\n- (a) to provide for the continuation of particular matters previously dealt with under the repealed regulation; and\n- (b) to provide convenient access to the relevant transitional provisions.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional matters for Island Coordinating Council","content":"## Transitional matters for Island Coordinating Council","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for div 2","content":"### sec.7 Definitions for div 2\n\nIn this division—\nallocation report see section 12 .\ndissolution day means the day the Local Government and Other Legislation (Indigenous Regional Councils) Amendment Act 2007 , section 46 commenced.\ngrant agreement means an agreement between ICC and the Commonwealth, State or another entity (the grantor ), entered into before the dissolution day, under which the grantor gives ICC grant money.\nICC means the Island Coordinating Council established under the Community Services (Torres Strait) Act 1984 , part 8 .\nlocal transition committees means the local transition committees, established under the Local Government Act 1993 , section 159YR , for the new local government areas of TSIRC and NPARC.\nThe dictionary in the Act provides that—\nNPARC means the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council.\nTSIRC means the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.\n- 1 NPARC means the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council.\n- 2 TSIRC means the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to dissolution day","content":"### sec.8 References to dissolution day\n\nA matter under this division that happens from the dissolution day happens from the beginning of that day.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"TSIRC to take over particular functions and powers","content":"### sec.9 TSIRC to take over particular functions and powers\n\nThis section applies if, under an Act—\nICC may perform a function or exercise a power; and\nICC started to perform the function or exercise the power, but did not finish performing the function or exercising the power, before the dissolution day.\nTSIRC may, from the dissolution day, continue to perform the function or exercise the power.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) This section applies if, under an Act— ICC may perform a function or exercise a power; and ICC started to perform the function or exercise the power, but did not finish performing the function or exercising the power, before the dissolution day.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) TSIRC may, from the dissolution day, continue to perform the function or exercise the power.\n- (a) ICC may perform a function or exercise a power; and\n- (b) ICC started to perform the function or exercise the power, but did not finish performing the function or exercising the power, before the dissolution day.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registered provider under Housing Act 2003","content":"### sec.10 Registered provider under Housing Act 2003\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the dissolution day, ICC is a registered provider under the Housing Act 2003 for providing housing services.\nFrom the dissolution day, TSIRC—\nis taken to be a registered provider under that Act for providing housing services; and\nhas, to the greatest practicable extent, the same functions, powers and obligations of ICC in relation to its operation as a registered provider for the services.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the dissolution day, ICC is a registered provider under the Housing Act 2003 for providing housing services.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) From the dissolution day, TSIRC— is taken to be a registered provider under that Act for providing housing services; and has, to the greatest practicable extent, the same functions, powers and obligations of ICC in relation to its operation as a registered provider for the services.\n- (a) is taken to be a registered provider under that Act for providing housing services; and\n- (b) has, to the greatest practicable extent, the same functions, powers and obligations of ICC in relation to its operation as a registered provider for the services.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assets and liabilities of ICC","content":"### sec.11 Assets and liabilities of ICC\n\nSubject to section 14 , each asset or liability of ICC becomes the asset or liability of TSIRC on the dissolution day.\nSection 14 provides for the transfer of a proportion of unexpended grant moneys from TSIRC to NPARC.\nThe registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in assets must, if asked by TSIRC in the appropriate form, record the transfer or the vesting of any asset under this section in TSIRC.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) Subject to section 14 , each asset or liability of ICC becomes the asset or liability of TSIRC on the dissolution day. Section 14 provides for the transfer of a proportion of unexpended grant moneys from TSIRC to NPARC.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The registrar of titles or other person responsible for keeping a register for dealings in assets must, if asked by TSIRC in the appropriate form, record the transfer or the vesting of any asset under this section in TSIRC.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Allocation report","content":"### sec.12 Allocation report\n\nThe local transition committees must—\njointly prepare a report (an allocation report ) stating the proposed allocation of any unexpended grant moneys held by ICC between TSIRC and NPARC; and\ngive the Minister the allocation report.\n- (a) jointly prepare a report (an allocation report ) stating the proposed allocation of any unexpended grant moneys held by ICC between TSIRC and NPARC; and\n- (b) give the Minister the allocation report.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure to give allocation report before the dissolution day","content":"### sec.13 Failure to give allocation report before the dissolution day\n\nIf the local transition committees do not give the Minister the allocation report before the dissolution day, the Minister must decide the apportionment of any unexpended grant moneys held by ICC between TSIRC and NPARC.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of grant moneys","content":"### sec.14 Transfer of grant moneys\n\nSubsection (2) applies if the local transition committees give the Minister the allocation report before the dissolution day.\nTSIRC must transfer to NPARC on or before 31 March 2008 the proportion of the unexpended grant moneys that is to be transferred to NPARC under the allocation report.\nSubsection (4) applies if the local transition committees do not give the Minister the allocation report before the dissolution day.\nTSIRC must transfer to NPARC on or before the stated day the proportion of the unexpended grant moneys that the Minister decides is to be transferred to NPARC.\nThe stated day for subsection (4) is—\n31 March 2008; or\nthe later day the Minister decides.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the local transition committees give the Minister the allocation report before the dissolution day.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) TSIRC must transfer to NPARC on or before 31 March 2008 the proportion of the unexpended grant moneys that is to be transferred to NPARC under the allocation report.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the local transition committees do not give the Minister the allocation report before the dissolution day.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) TSIRC must transfer to NPARC on or before the stated day the proportion of the unexpended grant moneys that the Minister decides is to be transferred to NPARC.\n(sec.14-ssec.5) The stated day for subsection (4) is— 31 March 2008; or the later day the Minister decides.\n- (a) 31 March 2008; or\n- (b) the later day the Minister decides.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reporting obligations for grant moneys","content":"### sec.15 Reporting obligations for grant moneys\n\nThis section applies to ICC’s obligations to report about grant moneys under a grant agreement.\nTSIRC must, from the dissolution day, perform the obligations under the grant agreement.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , TSIRC’s report must include a report about grant moneys for the period ending on the dissolution day.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) This section applies to ICC’s obligations to report about grant moneys under a grant agreement.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) TSIRC must, from the dissolution day, perform the obligations under the grant agreement.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , TSIRC’s report must include a report about grant moneys for the period ending on the dissolution day.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Financial Administration and Audit Act","content":"### sec.16 Application of Financial Administration and Audit Act\n\nTSIRC must, from the dissolution day, comply with the requirements under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 , part 3 , for the financial year starting on 1 July 2007, as if TSIRC were ICC.\nFinancial Administration and Audit Act 1977 —see the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 93","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preservation of employees’ rights and entitlements","content":"### sec.17 Preservation of employees’ rights and entitlements\n\nThis section applies to a person who, immediately before the dissolution day, was an employee of ICC.\nOn the dissolution day, the person is employed by TSIRC on the same conditions on which the person was employed by ICC.\nEmployment of the person by TSIRC under subsection (2) does not—\naffect the employee’s benefits, entitlements or remuneration; or\nprejudice the employee’s existing or accruing rights to superannuation or recreation, sick, long service or other leave; or\ninterrupt continuity of service; or\nconstitute a retrenchment or redundancy; or\nentitle the employee to a payment or other benefit merely because the person is no longer employed by ICC.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , if an industrial instrument applies to the person immediately before the dissolution day, the instrument continues to apply to the person.\nA workforce transition code of practice under the Local Government Act 1993 , section 159ZH , applies to the transition of the employee from ICC to TSIRC as if ICC were, under the Local Government Act 1993 , chapter 3 , part 1B , a merging local government whose local government area is abolished to form part of the new local government area of TSIRC.\nThe Local Government (Workforce Transition Code of Practice) Notice 2007 was notified on 29 August 2007.\nIn this section—\nindustrial instrument means a federal award, federal agreement or industrial instrument, as defined under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .\n(sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who, immediately before the dissolution day, was an employee of ICC.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) On the dissolution day, the person is employed by TSIRC on the same conditions on which the person was employed by ICC.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) Employment of the person by TSIRC under subsection (2) does not— affect the employee’s benefits, entitlements or remuneration; or prejudice the employee’s existing or accruing rights to superannuation or recreation, sick, long service or other leave; or interrupt continuity of service; or constitute a retrenchment or redundancy; or entitle the employee to a payment or other benefit merely because the person is no longer employed by ICC.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2) , if an industrial instrument applies to the person immediately before the dissolution day, the instrument continues to apply to the person.\n(sec.17-ssec.5) A workforce transition code of practice under the Local Government Act 1993 , section 159ZH , applies to the transition of the employee from ICC to TSIRC as if ICC were, under the Local Government Act 1993 , chapter 3 , part 1B , a merging local government whose local government area is abolished to form part of the new local government area of TSIRC. The Local Government (Workforce Transition Code of Practice) Notice 2007 was notified on 29 August 2007.\n(sec.17-ssec.6) In this section— industrial instrument means a federal award, federal agreement or industrial instrument, as defined under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 .\n- (a) affect the employee’s benefits, entitlements or remuneration; or\n- (b) prejudice the employee’s existing or accruing rights to superannuation or recreation, sick, long service or other leave; or\n- (c) interrupt continuity of service; or\n- (d) constitute a retrenchment or redundancy; or\n- (e) entitle the employee to a payment or other benefit merely because the person is no longer employed by ICC.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointer of employees","content":"### sec.18 Appointer of employees\n\nFor the continuing employment, under section 17 , of a person employed by TSIRC, the person is taken to have been appointed by the chief executive officer of TSIRC.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Documents of ICC","content":"### sec.19 Documents of ICC\n\nThe documents of ICC become the documents of TSIRC on the dissolution day.\nTSIRC must, as soon as practicable after the dissolution day, give NPARC a copy of any agreement in relation to grant moneys transferred to NPARC under section 14 .\n(sec.19-ssec.1) The documents of ICC become the documents of TSIRC on the dissolution day.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) TSIRC must, as soon as practicable after the dissolution day, give NPARC a copy of any agreement in relation to grant moneys transferred to NPARC under section 14 .","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing agreements","content":"### sec.20 Existing agreements\n\nThis section applies to an agreement to which ICC is a party before the dissolution day.\nFrom the dissolution day, a reference in the agreement to ICC is taken to be a reference to—\nif the agreement is a grant agreement—TSIRC and NPARC; or\notherwise—TSIRC.\nFrom the dissolution day, the agreement gives rise to the same rights and liabilities as would have arisen if ICC were not dissolved.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies to an agreement to which ICC is a party before the dissolution day.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) From the dissolution day, a reference in the agreement to ICC is taken to be a reference to— if the agreement is a grant agreement—TSIRC and NPARC; or otherwise—TSIRC.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) From the dissolution day, the agreement gives rise to the same rights and liabilities as would have arisen if ICC were not dissolved.\n- (a) if the agreement is a grant agreement—TSIRC and NPARC; or\n- (b) otherwise—TSIRC.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to ICC","content":"### sec.21 References to ICC\n\nSubject to section 20 (2) , a reference in an Act or document to ICC may, from the dissolution day and if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to TSIRC.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Legal proceedings","content":"### sec.22 Legal proceedings\n\nA legal proceeding that could have been started or continued by or against ICC before the dissolution day, may be started or continued by or against TSIRC from the dissolution day.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for regulations commencing before 15 March 2008","content":"## Transitional provisions for regulations commencing before 15 March 2008","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2002","content":"### sec.23 Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2002\n\nFor nominating members of the community justice group named in schedule 1, a nomination under schedule 1, section 5(1) includes a nomination made before 30 December 2002 by a main Indigenous social grouping mentioned in the schedule.\nSchedule 1 (Aurukun) was schedule 1 of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003","content":"### sec.24 Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003\n\nFor nominating members of a community justice group for schedule 4 or 11, a nomination under section 4 of the schedule includes a nomination made before 30 May 2003 by a nominating entity mentioned in the schedule.\nSchedules 4 (Doomadgee) and 11 (Napranum) were schedules 2 and 3 of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2003","content":"### sec.25 Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2003\n\nFor nominating members of a community justice group for schedule 6, 7, 8 or 16 a nomination under section 5 of the schedule includes a nomination made before 28 November 2003 by a nominating entity mentioned in the schedule.\nSchedules 6 (Injinoo), 7 (Kowanyama), 8 (Lockhart River) and 16 (Umagico) were schedules 14, 5, 6 and 14B respectively of the repealed regulation.\nFor nominating members of a community justice group for schedule 14, a nomination under section 5 of the schedule includes a nomination made before 28 November 2003 by a main Indigenous social grouping under the schedule.\nSchedule 14 (Pormpuraaw) was schedule 7 of the repealed regulation.\n(sec.25-ssec.1) For nominating members of a community justice group for schedule 6, 7, 8 or 16 a nomination under section 5 of the schedule includes a nomination made before 28 November 2003 by a nominating entity mentioned in the schedule. Schedules 6 (Injinoo), 7 (Kowanyama), 8 (Lockhart River) and 16 (Umagico) were schedules 14, 5, 6 and 14B respectively of the repealed regulation.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) For nominating members of a community justice group for schedule 14, a nomination under section 5 of the schedule includes a nomination made before 28 November 2003 by a main Indigenous social grouping under the schedule. Schedule 14 (Pormpuraaw) was schedule 7 of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2003","content":"### sec.26 Transitional provision for Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2003\n\nFor nominating members of a community justice group for schedule 3, 9, 18 or 19, a nomination under section 5 of the schedule includes a nomination made before 19 December 2003 by a nominating entity mentioned in the schedule.\nSchedules 3 (Cherbourg), 9 (Mapoon), 18 (Wujal Wujal) and 19 (Yarrabah) were schedules 10 to 13A of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision for Aboriginal Communities (Justice and Land Matters) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2006","content":"### sec.27 Transitional provision for Aboriginal Communities (Justice and Land Matters) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2006\n\nFor nominating members of a community justice group for schedule 13, a nomination under section 5 of the schedule includes a nomination made before 21 April 2006 by a main Indigenous social grouping mentioned in the schedule.\nSchedule 13 (Palm Island) was schedule 13B of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2008","content":"## Transitional provisions for Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2008","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing nominations","content":"### sec.28 Existing nominations\n\nFor nominating members of a community justice group for a prescribed schedule, a nomination under section 5 of the prescribed schedule includes a nomination made before 15 March 2008.\nHowever—\nfor schedules 5 and 10, subsection (1) only applies to a nomination made by a main Indigenous social grouping mentioned in the schedule; and\nSchedules 5 (Hope Vale) and 10 (Mornington) were schedules 13C and 13D of the repealed regulation.\nfor schedules 2, 6, 12, 15 and 16, subsection (1) applies only to a nomination made under the superseded nomination section for the schedule.\nSchedules 2 (Bamaga), 6 (Injinoo), 12 (New Mapoon), 15 (Seisia) and 16 (Umagico) were schedules 14C, 14, 14A, 14D and 14B respectively of the repealed regulation.\nIn this section—\nprescribed schedule means schedule 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15 and 16.\nSchedules 2 (Bamaga), 5 (Hope Vale), 6 (Injinoo), 10 (Mornington), 12 (New Mapoon), 15 (Seisia) and 16 (Umagico) were schedules 14C, 13C, 14, 13D, 14A, 14D and 14B respectively of the repealed regulation.\nsuperseded nomination section means—\nfor schedule 2—the repealed Community Services (Torres Strait) Regulation 1998 , schedule 1C , section 5 ; or\nfor schedule 6—schedule 4, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or\nfor schedule 12—schedule 12, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or\nfor schedule 16—schedule 8, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or\nfor schedule 15—the repealed Community Services (Torres Strait) Regulation 1998 , schedule 1B , section 5 .\n(sec.28-ssec.1) For nominating members of a community justice group for a prescribed schedule, a nomination under section 5 of the prescribed schedule includes a nomination made before 15 March 2008.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) However— for schedules 5 and 10, subsection (1) only applies to a nomination made by a main Indigenous social grouping mentioned in the schedule; and Schedules 5 (Hope Vale) and 10 (Mornington) were schedules 13C and 13D of the repealed regulation. for schedules 2, 6, 12, 15 and 16, subsection (1) applies only to a nomination made under the superseded nomination section for the schedule. Schedules 2 (Bamaga), 6 (Injinoo), 12 (New Mapoon), 15 (Seisia) and 16 (Umagico) were schedules 14C, 14, 14A, 14D and 14B respectively of the repealed regulation.\n(sec.28-ssec.3) In this section— prescribed schedule means schedule 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15 and 16. Schedules 2 (Bamaga), 5 (Hope Vale), 6 (Injinoo), 10 (Mornington), 12 (New Mapoon), 15 (Seisia) and 16 (Umagico) were schedules 14C, 13C, 14, 13D, 14A, 14D and 14B respectively of the repealed regulation. superseded nomination section means— for schedule 2—the repealed Community Services (Torres Strait) Regulation 1998 , schedule 1C , section 5 ; or for schedule 6—schedule 4, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or for schedule 12—schedule 12, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or for schedule 16—schedule 8, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or for schedule 15—the repealed Community Services (Torres Strait) Regulation 1998 , schedule 1B , section 5 .\n- (a) for schedules 5 and 10, subsection (1) only applies to a nomination made by a main Indigenous social grouping mentioned in the schedule; and Editor’s note— Schedules 5 (Hope Vale) and 10 (Mornington) were schedules 13C and 13D of the repealed regulation.\n- (b) for schedules 2, 6, 12, 15 and 16, subsection (1) applies only to a nomination made under the superseded nomination section for the schedule. Editor’s note— Schedules 2 (Bamaga), 6 (Injinoo), 12 (New Mapoon), 15 (Seisia) and 16 (Umagico) were schedules 14C, 14, 14A, 14D and 14B respectively of the repealed regulation.\n- (a) for schedule 2—the repealed Community Services (Torres Strait) Regulation 1998 , schedule 1C , section 5 ; or\n- (b) for schedule 6—schedule 4, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or\n- (c) for schedule 12—schedule 12, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or\n- (d) for schedule 16—schedule 8, section 5 of the repealed regulation as in force before 15 March 2008; or\n- (e) for schedule 15—the repealed Community Services (Torres Strait) Regulation 1998 , schedule 1B , section 5 .","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing membership for Injinoo","content":"### sec.29 Existing membership for Injinoo\n\nThe limitation under schedule 6, section 3 that the justice group is comprised of not more than 10 members does not apply until 15 September 2008.\nSchedule 6 (Injinoo) was schedule 14 of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal and transitional provisions","content":"# Repeal and transitional provisions","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal","content":"## Repeal","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.30 Repeal\n\nThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (Justice, Land and Other Matters) Regulation 1998 , SL No. 192 is repealed.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"## Transitional provisions","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nominations","content":"### sec.31 Nominations\n\nFor nominating members of a community justice group named in a relevant schedule, a nomination under the nomination section of the relevant schedule set out in the table includes a nomination made before 31 August 2008 under the corresponding superseded nomination section of the repealed regulation set out in the table.\nTable\nNomination section\nSuperseded nomination section of the repealed regulation\nschedule 1, section 5\nschedule 1, section 5\nschedule 2, section 5\nschedule 14C, section 5\nschedule 3, section 5\nschedule 10, section 5\nschedule 4, section 4\nschedule 2, section 4\nschedule 5, section 5\nschedule 13C, section 5\nschedule 6, section 5\nschedule 14, section 5\nschedule 7, section 5\nschedule 5, section 5\nschedule 8, section 5\nschedule 6, section 5\nschedule 9, section 5\nschedule 11, section 5\nschedule 10, section 5\nschedule 13D, section 5\nschedule 11, section 4\nschedule 3, section 4\nschedule 12, section 5\nschedule 14A, section 5\nschedule 13, section 5\nschedule 13B, section 5\nschedule 14, section 5\nschedule 7, section 5\nschedule 15, section 5\nschedule 14D, section 5\nschedule 16, section 5\nschedule 14B, section 5\nschedule 17, section 9\nschedule 9, section 9\nschedule 18, section 5\nschedule 13, section 5\nschedule 19, section 5\nschedule 13A, section 5","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Members","content":"### sec.32 Members\n\nA person who, immediately before 31 August 2008, was a member of a community justice group mentioned in a relevant schedule holding office for a term continues as a member of the community justice group until the end of the term.\nSubsection (1) applies subject to section 84 (2) and 85 (2) of the Act .\n(sec.32-ssec.1) A person who, immediately before 31 August 2008, was a member of a community justice group mentioned in a relevant schedule holding office for a term continues as a member of the community justice group until the end of the term.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies subject to section 84 (2) and 85 (2) of the Act .","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinators","content":"### sec.33 Coordinators\n\nThe person who, immediately before 31 August 2008, held appointment as a coordinator for a community justice group named in a relevant schedule is, without further appointment, taken to hold appointment as the coordinator for the community justice group.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Selection committee","content":"### sec.34 Selection committee\n\nA person who, immediately before 31 August 2008, held appointment as a member of the Woorabinda Community Justice Group Selection Committee (the selection committee ) is, without further appointment, taken to hold appointment as a member of the selection committee.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other matters","content":"### sec.35 Other matters\n\nAll other matters relating to a community justice group named in a relevant schedule, including, for example, contracts entered into before 31 August 2008, are not affected by the repeal of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 1","content":"### sch.1-sec.1 Definitions for sch 1\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nArcher, Watson and Top Kendall Rivers\nCape Keerweer\nKendall and Holroyd Rivers\nKnox River\nLove River\nTi Tree-Oonyawa\nUpper Kirke River\nWik Way.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Archer, Watson and Top Kendall Rivers\n- • Cape Keerweer\n- • Kendall and Holroyd Rivers\n- • Knox River\n- • Love River\n- • Ti Tree-Oonyawa\n- • Upper Kirke River\n- • Wik Way.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.1-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the Shire of Aurukun is Aurukun Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.1-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 8 but not more than 40 members.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.1-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.1-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate not more than 5 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 1 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 4\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate not more than 5 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.2) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.1-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 1 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 5\n(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.1-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.1-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.1-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.1-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.1-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.1-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\nSee the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (Justice, Land and Other Matters) Act 1984 , section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) .\n(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.1-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ). See the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (Justice, Land and Other Matters) Act 1984 , section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) .","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.1-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.1-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.1-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting is 5 members of the justice group, each of whom must be a representative of a different main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members at special meeting","content":"### sch.1-sec.13 Number of members at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, not more than 2 members of each main Indigenous social grouping, who are members of the justice group, may be present.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.1-sec.14 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.1-sec.15 Voting at special meeting\n\nOnly 1 member (the voting member ) of each main Indigenous social grouping may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\nIf more than 1 member of a main Indigenous social grouping is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping—\nmay decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and\nif more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n(sch.1-sec.15-ssec.1) Only 1 member (the voting member ) of each main Indigenous social grouping may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\n(sch.1-sec.15-ssec.2) If more than 1 member of a main Indigenous social grouping is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping— may decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.\n(sch.1-sec.15-ssec.3) A question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n- (a) may decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and\n- (b) if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 2","content":"### sch.2-sec.1 Definitions for sch 2\n\nIn this schedule—\nBamaga community area means the part of the local government area of NPARC that is within the relevant Bamaga area.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people who live in the Bamaga community area—\nAboriginal people\nTorres Strait Islanders\nthe historical residents of the Bamaga community area\nthe traditional owners of the Bamaga community area.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Aboriginal people\n- • Torres Strait Islanders\n- • the historical residents of the Bamaga community area\n- • the traditional owners of the Bamaga community area.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.2-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the Bamaga community area is the Bamaga Mina Kodomir (Proper Voice) Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.2-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 5 but not more than 20 members.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.2-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping and lives in the Bamaga community area.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.2-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person to be a member of the justice group.\nEach person nominated by a main Indigenous social grouping must be a member of the grouping.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 2 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 6\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.2) Each person nominated by a main Indigenous social grouping must be a member of the grouping.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.4) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.5) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.2-sec.5-ssec.6) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.2-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (4) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 2 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 7\n(sch.2-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.2-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (4) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.2-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.2-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.2-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member; or\nis absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.2-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member; or is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.2-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.2-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.2-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (5) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (5) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.2-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.2-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\n(sch.2-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.2-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.2-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.2-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.2-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.2-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 3","content":"### sch.3-sec.1 Definitions for sch 3\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Cherbourg Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\ntraditional owners of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council\nother Indigenous residents of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council or the local government area of the South Burnett Regional Council.\nnominating entity see section 5 (1) .\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • traditional owners of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council\n- • other Indigenous residents of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council or the local government area of the South Burnett Regional Council.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.3-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council is Barambah Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.3-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of 13 members.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.3-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person—\nis a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\nlives in the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council or the local government area of the South Burnett Regional Council (the relevant area ); and\nhas lived in the relevant area for at least 5 years immediately before the person is nominated to be a member of the justice group.\nFor subsection (1) (c) , it is irrelevant whether the person has, for the 5 years, lived in 1 or more of the areas mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\n(sch.3-sec.4-ssec.1) A person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person— is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and lives in the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council or the local government area of the South Burnett Regional Council (the relevant area ); and has lived in the relevant area for at least 5 years immediately before the person is nominated to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.3-sec.4-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (c) , it is irrelevant whether the person has, for the 5 years, lived in 1 or more of the areas mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\n- (a) is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) lives in the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council or the local government area of the South Burnett Regional Council (the relevant area ); and\n- (c) has lived in the relevant area for at least 5 years immediately before the person is nominated to be a member of the justice group.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.3-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach entity mentioned in column 1 of the following table (a nominating entity ) must nominate the person or persons mentioned in column 2 opposite the entity to be members of the justice group—\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nThe main Indigenous social grouping that is the traditional owners of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council\n1 female person and 1 male person\nThe main Indigenous social grouping that is the other Indigenous residents of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council or the local government area of the South Burnett Regional Council\n2 female persons and 2 male persons\nCherbourg Elders Group\n1 female person and\n1 male person\nCherbourg Shire Council\n1 elected member of the Council\nCherbourg Elders Family Support Program Inc ABN 89 169 476 479\n1 female person\nJundah Aboriginal Corporation Inc ABN 67 108 840 684\n1 female person\nCherbourg Primary P&C Association ABN 52 467 302 311\n1 person\nThe chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered\n1 person\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 3 pt 3 s 5 amd 2012 SL No. 90 s 41 sch ; 2018 SL No. 9 s 8\n(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.1) Each entity mentioned in column 1 of the following table (a nominating entity ) must nominate the person or persons mentioned in column 2 opposite the entity to be members of the justice group— Column 1 Column 2 The main Indigenous social grouping that is the traditional owners of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council 1 female person and 1 male person The main Indigenous social grouping that is the other Indigenous residents of the community government area of the Cherbourg Shire Council or the local government area of the South Burnett Regional Council 2 female persons and 2 male persons Cherbourg Elders Group 1 female person and 1 male person Cherbourg Shire Council 1 elected member of the Council Cherbourg Elders Family Support Program Inc ABN 89 169 476 479 1 female person Jundah Aboriginal Corporation Inc ABN 67 108 840 684 1 female person Cherbourg Primary P&C Association ABN 52 467 302 311 1 person The chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered 1 person\n(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.2) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.3) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.3-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.3-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 3 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 9\n(sch.3-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.3-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.3-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.3-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.3-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nis absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.3-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.3-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.3-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.3-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nSubject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the earlier of the following—\n4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\nthe day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\nIf the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 7 (1) , a person nominated to fill the resulting vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\nIf the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n(sch.3-sec.9-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term— starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and ending on the earlier of the following— 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n(sch.3-sec.9-ssec.2) If the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 7 (1) , a person nominated to fill the resulting vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\n(sch.3-sec.9-ssec.3) If the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the earlier of the following— (i) 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (i) 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (i) 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.3-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.3-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\n(sch.3-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.3-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.3-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.3-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.3-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5, at least 1 of whom must be a person who represents a main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.3-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.3-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and, if the votes are equal, the member presiding has a casting vote.","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 4","content":"### sch.4-sec.1 Definitions for sch 4\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Doomadgee Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nGadawa\nGangalida\nLardill\nMingginda\nWaanyi.\nnominating entity means any of the following—\na main Indigenous social grouping;\nDoomadgee CDEP Aboriginal Corporation ABN 91 096 896 192;\nthe council;\nWarragudja Aboriginal Corporation ABN 38 365 831 274;\nWarrgoobulginda Aboriginal Corporation ABN 17 807 264 224;\nthe chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered;\nthe chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered.\nsch 4 pt 1 s 1 def nominating entity amd 2012 SL No. 90 s 41 sch\nspecial meeting see section 9 (2) .\n- • Gadawa\n- • Gangalida\n- • Lardill\n- • Mingginda\n- • Waanyi.\n- (a) a main Indigenous social grouping;\n- (b) Doomadgee CDEP Aboriginal Corporation ABN 91 096 896 192;\n- (c) the council;\n- (d) Warragudja Aboriginal Corporation ABN 38 365 831 274;\n- (e) Warrgoobulginda Aboriginal Corporation ABN 17 807 264 224;\n- (f) the chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered;\n- (g) the chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.4-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Doomadgee Shire Council is Ngooderi Mabuntha Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.4-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 5 but not more than 17 members.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.4-sec.4 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate 2 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nAlso, each of the following entities may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group—\nDoomadgee CDEP Aboriginal Corporation ABN 91 096 896 192;\nthe council;\nWarragudja Aboriginal Corporation ABN 38 365 831 274;\nWarrgoobulginda Aboriginal Corporation ABN 17 807 264 224;\nthe chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered.\nThe chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered may nominate 2 persons who are employees of the department to be members of the justice group.\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 5 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 5 (2) (a) .\nsch 4 pt 3 s 4 amd 2012 SL No. 90 s 41 sch ; 2018 SL No. 9 s 10\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate 2 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.2) Also, each of the following entities may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group— Doomadgee CDEP Aboriginal Corporation ABN 91 096 896 192; the council; Warragudja Aboriginal Corporation ABN 38 365 831 274; Warrgoobulginda Aboriginal Corporation ABN 17 807 264 224; the chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.3) The chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered may nominate 2 persons who are employees of the department to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.4) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.5) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.6) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 5 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.4-sec.4-ssec.7) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 5 (2) (a) .\n- (a) Doomadgee CDEP Aboriginal Corporation ABN 91 096 896 192;\n- (b) the council;\n- (c) Warragudja Aboriginal Corporation ABN 38 365 831 274;\n- (d) Warrgoobulginda Aboriginal Corporation ABN 17 807 264 224;\n- (e) the chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered.\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 5 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.4-sec.5 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 4 is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 4 (5) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 4 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 11\n(sch.4-sec.5-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 4 is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.4-sec.5-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 4 (5) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.4-sec.5-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.4-sec.5-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.4-sec.6 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nis absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 4 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.4-sec.6-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 4 .\n(sch.4-sec.6-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 4 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.4-sec.7 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.4-sec.8 Term of membership\n\nSubject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 4 (6) ; and\nending on the earlier of the following—\n3 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\nthe day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) .\nIf the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 6 (1) , a person nominated to fill the vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\nIf the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n(sch.4-sec.8-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term— starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 4 (6) ; and ending on the earlier of the following— 3 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) .\n(sch.4-sec.8-ssec.2) If the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 6 (1) , a person nominated to fill the vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\n(sch.4-sec.8-ssec.3) If the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 4 (6) ; and\n- (b) ending on the earlier of the following— (i) 3 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) .\n- (i) 3 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) .\n- (i) 3 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) .","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.4-sec.9 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.4-sec.9-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.4-sec.9-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.4-sec.10 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.4-sec.10-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.4-sec.10-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.4-sec.11 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is a majority of its members, at least 3 of whom must each represent a different main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.4-sec.12 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sch.4-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.4-sec.13 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 5","content":"### sch.5-sec.1 Definitions for sch 5\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nBinhthi\nBuurnga\nDharrpa\nDingaal\nGamaay\nGulaal\nNgaatha\nNguurruumunga\nNguymbaarr Nguymbaarr\nNugal\nThanil\nThiithaar\nThuubi\nhistorical residents of the community government area of the Hope Vale Shire Council.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Binhthi\n- • Buurnga\n- • Dharrpa\n- • Dingaal\n- • Gamaay\n- • Gulaal\n- • Ngaatha\n- • Nguurruumunga\n- • Nguymbaarr Nguymbaarr\n- • Nugal\n- • Thanil\n- • Thiithaar\n- • Thuubi\n- • historical residents of the community government area of the Hope Vale Shire Council.","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.5-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Hope Vale Shire Council is Thurrbiil Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.5-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 14 but not more than 28 members.","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.5-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person—\nis a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\ndoes not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for—\nan indictable offence; or\nanother offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (a) is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) does not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for— (i) an indictable offence; or (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.5-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate 2 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister in writing of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 5 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 12\n(sch.5-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate 2 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.5-sec.5-ssec.2) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.5-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister in writing of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.5-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.5-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.5-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 5 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 13\n(sch.5-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.5-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.5-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.5-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.5-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.5-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.5-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.5-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.5-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.5-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.5-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.5-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.5-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by 10 or more members of the justice group.\n(sch.5-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.5-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by 10 or more members of the justice group.","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.5-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 10 of its members, at least 8 of whom must each represent a different main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.5-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nSubsection (2) applies if the justice group has elected a member (the elected member ) of the group to be the chairperson.\nAt a special meeting, the elected member is to preside.\nSubsection (4) applies if—\nat a special meeting, the elected member is not present; or\nwhen a special meeting is held, there is no elected member.\nAt the special meeting, a member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.\n(sch.5-sec.13-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the justice group has elected a member (the elected member ) of the group to be the chairperson.\n(sch.5-sec.13-ssec.2) At a special meeting, the elected member is to preside.\n(sch.5-sec.13-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if— at a special meeting, the elected member is not present; or when a special meeting is held, there is no elected member.\n(sch.5-sec.13-ssec.4) At the special meeting, a member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.\n- (a) at a special meeting, the elected member is not present; or\n- (b) when a special meeting is held, there is no elected member.","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"sch.5-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.5-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nFor each main Indigenous social grouping, only 1 member who represents the grouping (the voting member ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\nIf 2 members of a main Indigenous social grouping are present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping—\nmay decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and\nif more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.\nA question at a special meeting of the justice group is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n(sch.5-sec.14-ssec.1) For each main Indigenous social grouping, only 1 member who represents the grouping (the voting member ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\n(sch.5-sec.14-ssec.2) If 2 members of a main Indigenous social grouping are present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping— may decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.\n(sch.5-sec.14-ssec.3) A question at a special meeting of the justice group is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n- (a) may decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and\n- (b) if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 6","content":"### sch.6-sec.1 Definitions for sch 6\n\nIn this schedule—\nInjinoo community area means the part of the local government area of NPARC that, immediately before the changeover day, was the community government area of the Injinoo Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nAngkamuthi\nAtambaya\nGudang\nYadhaykenu\nhistorical residents of the Injinoo community area.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Angkamuthi\n- • Atambaya\n- • Gudang\n- • Yadhaykenu\n- • historical residents of the Injinoo community area.","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.6-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the Injinoo community area is Ikama Ikya Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.6-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 5 but not more than 10 members.","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.6-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping and lives in the Injinoo community area.","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.6-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping—\nmust nominate 1 person who is a member of the grouping to be a member of the justice group; and\nmay nominate up to 9 persons who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 6 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 14\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping— must nominate 1 person who is a member of the grouping to be a member of the justice group; and may nominate up to 9 persons who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.2) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) must nominate 1 person who is a member of the grouping to be a member of the justice group; and\n- (b) may nominate up to 9 persons who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.6-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 6 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 15\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.6-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nis absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.6-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.6-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.6-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.6-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.6-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.6-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\n(sch.6-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.6-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.6-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.6-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.6-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5.","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.6-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.6-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 7","content":"### sch.7-sec.1 Definitions for sch 7\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Kowanyama Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nKikomnjena\nKokoberra\nKunjen.\nnominating entity means—\na main Indigenous social grouping; or\nthe council.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Kikomnjena\n- • Kokoberra\n- • Kunjen.\n- (a) a main Indigenous social grouping; or\n- (b) the council.","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.7-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Kowanyama Shire Council is Kowanyama Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.7-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 15 but not more than 19 members.","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.7-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.7-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate 5 persons, and may nominate 6 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nThe council may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group.\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 7 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 16\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate 5 persons, and may nominate 6 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.2) The council may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.3) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.4) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.5) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.7-sec.5-ssec.6) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.7-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) or (2) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (4) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 7 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 17\n(sch.7-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) or (2) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.7-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (4) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.7-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.7-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.7-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.7-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.7-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.7-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.7-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (5) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (5) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.7-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.7-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.7-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.7-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.7-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.7-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.7-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 8.","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.7-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"sch.7-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.7-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 8","content":"### sch.8-sec.1 Definitions for sch 8\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Lockhart River Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nAnkum\nKaanju\nKanthanampu\nKuuku Ya’u\nNgaympal\nUmpila\nUupan\nUutaalnganu\nWathathi\nYaawun.\nnominating entity means—\na main Indigenous social grouping; or\nthe group of employees of the council who work at the Pytham Women’s Shelter; or\nthe council.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Ankum\n- • Kaanju\n- • Kanthanampu\n- • Kuuku Ya’u\n- • Ngaympal\n- • Umpila\n- • Uupan\n- • Uutaalnganu\n- • Wathathi\n- • Yaawun.\n- (a) a main Indigenous social grouping; or\n- (b) the group of employees of the council who work at the Pytham Women’s Shelter; or\n- (c) the council.","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.8-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Lockhart River Shire Council is Wulpumu Justice Group.","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.8-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 20 but not more than 34 members.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.8-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person—\nis a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\nlives in the community government area of the Lockhart River Shire Council; and\nhas lived in the area for at least 1 month before the person is nominated as a member; and\ndoes not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for—\nan indictable offence; or\nanother offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (a) is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) lives in the community government area of the Lockhart River Shire Council; and\n- (c) has lived in the area for at least 1 month before the person is nominated as a member; and\n- (d) does not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for— (i) an indictable offence; or (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.8-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 2 persons, and may nominate 3 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nThe group of employees of the council who work at the Pytham Women’s Shelter may nominate up to 3 females to be members of the justice group.\nThe council may nominate 1 person who is a councillor of the council to be a member of the justice group.\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 8 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 18\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 2 persons, and may nominate 3 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.2) The group of employees of the council who work at the Pytham Women’s Shelter may nominate up to 3 females to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.3) The council may nominate 1 person who is a councillor of the council to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.4) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.5) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.6) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.7) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.8-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) , (2) or (3) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (5) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 8 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 19\n(sch.8-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) , (2) or (3) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.8-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (5) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.8-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.8-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.8-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member; or\nis absent from 3 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.8-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member; or is absent from 3 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.8-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.8-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.8-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (6) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (6) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.8-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.8-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.8-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.8-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by at least 6 members of the justice group, each of whom represents a different main Indigenous social grouping.\n(sch.8-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.8-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by at least 6 members of the justice group, each of whom represents a different main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.8-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 7 members, each of whom must represent a different nominating entity.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.8-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.8-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nOnly 1 member (the voting member ) nominated by each nominating entity that is represented at a special meeting may vote on a question to be decided at the meeting.\nIf more than 1 representative of a nominating entity is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the entity—\nmay decide the entity’s voting member for a question; and\nif more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the entity’s voting member for different questions.\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n(sch.8-sec.14-ssec.1) Only 1 member (the voting member ) nominated by each nominating entity that is represented at a special meeting may vote on a question to be decided at the meeting.\n(sch.8-sec.14-ssec.2) If more than 1 representative of a nominating entity is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the entity— may decide the entity’s voting member for a question; and if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the entity’s voting member for different questions.\n(sch.8-sec.14-ssec.3) A question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n- (a) may decide the entity’s voting member for a question; and\n- (b) if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the entity’s voting member for different questions.","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 9","content":"### sch.9-sec.1 Definitions for sch 9\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Mapoon Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nTaepathiggi\nThanakwith\nTjungundji\nWarrangku\nYupungathi\nhistorical residents of the community government area of the Mapoon Shire Council.\nnominating entity means the following entities—\na main Indigenous social grouping;\nthe council;\nthe Mapoon Women’s group;\nthe Mapoon Men’s group;\nWestern Cape College ABN 30 531 079 796;\nMapoon Primary Health Care Centre ABN 66 329 169 412.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Taepathiggi\n- • Thanakwith\n- • Tjungundji\n- • Warrangku\n- • Yupungathi\n- • historical residents of the community government area of the Mapoon Shire Council.\n- (a) a main Indigenous social grouping;\n- (b) the council;\n- (c) the Mapoon Women’s group;\n- (d) the Mapoon Men’s group;\n- (e) Western Cape College ABN 30 531 079 796;\n- (f) Mapoon Primary Health Care Centre ABN 66 329 169 412.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.9-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Mapoon Shire Council is Mapoon Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.9-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 10 but not more than 37 members.","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.9-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping and lives in the community government area of the Mapoon Shire Council.","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.9-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 4 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nEach of the following nominating entities must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 4 persons, to be members of the justice group—\nthe Mapoon Women’s group;\nthe Mapoon Men’s group.\nThe council—\nmust nominate 2 persons who work for the home and community care program in the community government area of the Mapoon Shire Council to be members of the justice group; and\nmay nominate 1 other person to be a member of the justice group.\nEach of the following nominating entities may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group—\nWestern Cape College ABN 30 531 079 796;\nMapoon Primary Health Care Centre ABN 66 329 169 412.\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 9 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 20\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 4 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.2) Each of the following nominating entities must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 4 persons, to be members of the justice group— the Mapoon Women’s group; the Mapoon Men’s group.\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.3) The council— must nominate 2 persons who work for the home and community care program in the community government area of the Mapoon Shire Council to be members of the justice group; and may nominate 1 other person to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.4) Each of the following nominating entities may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group— Western Cape College ABN 30 531 079 796; Mapoon Primary Health Care Centre ABN 66 329 169 412.\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.5) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.6) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.7) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.9-sec.5-ssec.8) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the Mapoon Women’s group;\n- (b) the Mapoon Men’s group.\n- (a) must nominate 2 persons who work for the home and community care program in the community government area of the Mapoon Shire Council to be members of the justice group; and\n- (b) may nominate 1 other person to be a member of the justice group.\n- (a) Western Cape College ABN 30 531 079 796;\n- (b) Mapoon Primary Health Care Centre ABN 66 329 169 412.\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.9-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) to (4) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (6) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 9 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 21\n(sch.9-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) to (4) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.9-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (6) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.9-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.9-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.9-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nis absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.9-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.9-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.9-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.9-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (7) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (7) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.9-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.9-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\n(sch.9-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.9-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.9-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.9-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.9-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 10.","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.9-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.9-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nFor each main Indigenous social grouping, not more than 2 members who represent the grouping (the voting members ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\nFor the following nominating entities, not more than 2 members who represent the entity (also the voting members ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting—\nthe Mapoon Women’s group;\nthe Mapoon Men’s group.\nThe members of the justice group who represent the council (also the voting members ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\nIf more than 2 members of a main Indigenous social grouping, or more than 2 members of the justice group who represent the Mapoon Women’s group or the Mapoon Men’s group are present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping or group—\nmay decide the grouping’s or group’s voting members for a question; and\nif more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that different members are the grouping’s or group’s voting members for different questions.\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question, and if the votes are equal, the member presiding has a casting vote.\n(sch.9-sec.14-ssec.1) For each main Indigenous social grouping, not more than 2 members who represent the grouping (the voting members ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\n(sch.9-sec.14-ssec.2) For the following nominating entities, not more than 2 members who represent the entity (also the voting members ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting— the Mapoon Women’s group; the Mapoon Men’s group.\n(sch.9-sec.14-ssec.3) The members of the justice group who represent the council (also the voting members ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\n(sch.9-sec.14-ssec.4) If more than 2 members of a main Indigenous social grouping, or more than 2 members of the justice group who represent the Mapoon Women’s group or the Mapoon Men’s group are present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping or group— may decide the grouping’s or group’s voting members for a question; and if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that different members are the grouping’s or group’s voting members for different questions.\n(sch.9-sec.14-ssec.5) A question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question, and if the votes are equal, the member presiding has a casting vote.\n- (a) the Mapoon Women’s group;\n- (b) the Mapoon Men’s group.\n- (a) may decide the grouping’s or group’s voting members for a question; and\n- (b) if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that different members are the grouping’s or group’s voting members for different questions.","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 10","content":"### sch.10-sec.1 Definitions for sch 10\n\nIn this schedule—\nhistorical social grouping means the group of Indigenous people, other than people who are members of a tribal group, who have a historical association with the land that is, or is part of, the Shire of Mornington.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\neach of the tribal groups\nthe historical social grouping.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\ntribal group means each of the following tribal groups of Indigenous people under Aboriginal tradition—\nKiadilt\nLardil (Leeward)\nLardil (Windward)\nYungal.\n- • each of the tribal groups\n- • the historical social grouping.\n- • Kiadilt\n- • Lardil (Leeward)\n- • Lardil (Windward)\n- • Yungal.","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.10-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the Shire of Mornington is Junkuri Laka Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.10-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 5 but not more than 15 members.","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.10-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person—\nis an Aborigine or Torres Strait Islander who is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\nlives in the Shire of Mornington; and\ndoes not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for—\nan indictable offence; or\nanother offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (a) is an Aborigine or Torres Strait Islander who is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) lives in the Shire of Mornington; and\n- (c) does not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for— (i) an indictable offence; or (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.10-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 3 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister in writing of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 10 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 22\n(sch.10-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 3 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.10-sec.5-ssec.2) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.10-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister in writing of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.10-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.10-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.10-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 10 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 23\n(sch.10-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.10-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.10-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.10-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.10-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nis absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.10-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.10-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.10-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.10-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nSubject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the earlier of the following—\n2 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\nthe day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\nIf the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 7 (1) , a person appointed to fill the resulting vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\nIf the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n(sch.10-sec.9-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term— starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and ending on the earlier of the following— 2 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n(sch.10-sec.9-ssec.2) If the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 7 (1) , a person appointed to fill the resulting vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\n(sch.10-sec.9-ssec.3) If the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the earlier of the following— (i) 2 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (i) 2 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (i) 2 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.10-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.10-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.10-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.10-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.10-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.10-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.10-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5 of its members, at least 3 of whom must each represent a different main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.10-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nSubsection (2) applies if the justice group has decided that a particular member of the justice group is to be the president of the group.\nAt a special meeting, the president is to preside.\nSubsection (4) applies if—\nat a special meeting, the president is not present; or\nwhen a special meeting is held, there is no president.\nAt the special meeting, a member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.\n(sch.10-sec.13-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the justice group has decided that a particular member of the justice group is to be the president of the group.\n(sch.10-sec.13-ssec.2) At a special meeting, the president is to preside.\n(sch.10-sec.13-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if— at a special meeting, the president is not present; or when a special meeting is held, there is no president.\n(sch.10-sec.13-ssec.4) At the special meeting, a member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.\n- (a) at a special meeting, the president is not present; or\n- (b) when a special meeting is held, there is no president.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.10-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 11","content":"### sch.11-sec.1 Definitions for sch 11\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Napranum Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nAlingith\nAnagoon\nAndoom\nAurdrang\nLuang\nPeppan\nThanquith\nThionton\nWathayan\nthe Torres Strait Islander grouping.\nnominating entity means either of the following—\na main Indigenous social grouping;\nthe council.\nspecial meeting see section 9 (2) .\nTorres Strait Islander grouping means the Indigenous social grouping comprised of Torres Strait Islanders who have a historical association with the community government area of the Napranum Shire Council.\n- • Alingith • Anagoon • Andoom • Aurdrang • Luang • Peppan • Thanquith • Thionton • Wathayan • the Torres Strait Islander grouping.\n- • Alingith\n- • Anagoon\n- • Andoom\n- • Aurdrang\n- • Luang\n- • Peppan\n- • Thanquith\n- • Thionton\n- • Wathayan\n- • the Torres Strait Islander grouping.\n- • Alingith\n- • Anagoon\n- • Andoom\n- • Aurdrang\n- • Luang\n- • Peppan\n- • Thanquith\n- • Thionton\n- • Wathayan\n- • the Torres Strait Islander grouping.\n- (a) a main Indigenous social grouping;\n- (b) the council.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.11-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Napranum Shire Council is the Twal Council of Elders Napranum Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.11-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 10 but not more than 39 members.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.11-sec.4 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping other than the Torres Strait Islander grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 4 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nThe Torres Strait Islander grouping must nominate 1 person, who is a member of the grouping, to be a member of the justice group.\nThe council may nominate 1 or 2 councillors of the council to be members of the justice group.\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 5 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 5 (2) (a) .\nsch 11 pt 3 s 4 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 24\n(sch.11-sec.4-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping other than the Torres Strait Islander grouping must nominate at least 1 person, and may nominate up to 4 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.11-sec.4-ssec.2) The Torres Strait Islander grouping must nominate 1 person, who is a member of the grouping, to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.11-sec.4-ssec.3) The council may nominate 1 or 2 councillors of the council to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.11-sec.4-ssec.4) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.11-sec.4-ssec.5) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.11-sec.4-ssec.6) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 5 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.11-sec.4-ssec.7) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 5 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 5 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.11-sec.5 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 4 is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 4 (5) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 11 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 25\n(sch.11-sec.5-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 4 is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.11-sec.5-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 4 (5) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.11-sec.5-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.11-sec.5-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.11-sec.6 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 4 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.11-sec.6-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 4 .\n(sch.11-sec.6-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 4 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.11-sec.7 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.11-sec.8 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 4 (6) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 4 (6) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 6 (1) .","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.11-sec.9 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.11-sec.9-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.11-sec.9-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.11-sec.10 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.11-sec.10-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.11-sec.10-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.11-sec.11 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is a majority of its members, at least 5 of whom must each represent a different main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.11-sec.12 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"sch.11-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.11-sec.13 Voting at special meeting\n\nOnly 1 member (the voting member ) nominated by each nominating entity that is represented at a special meeting may vote on a question to be decided at the meeting.\nIf more than 1 member of a main Indigenous social grouping or more than 1 member who is a councillor of the council, is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping or the council—\nmay decide the grouping’s or council’s voting member for a question; and\nif more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s or council’s voting member for different questions.\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n(sch.11-sec.13-ssec.1) Only 1 member (the voting member ) nominated by each nominating entity that is represented at a special meeting may vote on a question to be decided at the meeting.\n(sch.11-sec.13-ssec.2) If more than 1 member of a main Indigenous social grouping or more than 1 member who is a councillor of the council, is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping or the council— may decide the grouping’s or council’s voting member for a question; and if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s or council’s voting member for different questions.\n(sch.11-sec.13-ssec.3) A question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n- (a) may decide the grouping’s or council’s voting member for a question; and\n- (b) if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s or council’s voting member for different questions.","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 12","content":"### sch.12-sec.1 Definitions for sch 12\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nAboriginal people\nTorres Strait Islanders\ntraditional owners of the New Mapoon community area.\nNew Mapoon community area means the part of the local government area of NPARC that, immediately before the changeover day, was the community government area of the New Mapoon Shire Council.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Aboriginal people\n- • Torres Strait Islanders\n- • traditional owners of the New Mapoon community area.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.12-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the New Mapoon community area is Mandthingu Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.12-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 3 but not more than 20 members.","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.12-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping and lives in the New Mapoon community area.","sortOrder":250},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.12-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person who is a member of the grouping to be a member of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 12 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 26\n(sch.12-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 1 person who is a member of the grouping to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.12-sec.5-ssec.2) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.12-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.12-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.12-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.12-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 12 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 27\n(sch.12-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.12-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.12-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.12-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.12-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nis absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.12-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.12-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.12-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.12-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.12-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.12-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\n(sch.12-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.12-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.12-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.12-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.12-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5.","sortOrder":259},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.12-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":260},{"sectionNumber":"sch.12-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.12-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":261},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":262},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 13","content":"### sch.13-sec.1 Definitions for sch 13\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nManbarra\nBwgcolman.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Manbarra\n- • Bwgcolman.","sortOrder":263},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":264},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.13-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Palm Island Shire Council is the Palm Island Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":265},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":266},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.13-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 10 but not more than 40 members.","sortOrder":267},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.13-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person—\nis a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\ndoes not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for—\nan indictable offence; or\nanother offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment; and\nfor a person in the main Indigenous social grouping called Bwgcolman—\nlives in the community government area of the Palm Island Shire Council; and\nhas lived in the area for at least 1 year immediately before the person is nominated as a member.\n- (a) is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) does not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for— (i) an indictable offence; or (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment; and\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment; and\n- (c) for a person in the main Indigenous social grouping called Bwgcolman— (i) lives in the community government area of the Palm Island Shire Council; and (ii) has lived in the area for at least 1 year immediately before the person is nominated as a member.\n- (i) lives in the community government area of the Palm Island Shire Council; and\n- (ii) has lived in the area for at least 1 year immediately before the person is nominated as a member.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment; and\n- (i) lives in the community government area of the Palm Island Shire Council; and\n- (ii) has lived in the area for at least 1 year immediately before the person is nominated as a member.","sortOrder":268},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.13-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nThe main Indigenous social grouping called Manbarra must nominate 1 person who is a member of the grouping to be a member of the justice group.\nThe main Indigenous social grouping called Bwgcolman must nominate at least 9 persons, and may nominate up to 39 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 13 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 28\n(sch.13-sec.5-ssec.1) The main Indigenous social grouping called Manbarra must nominate 1 person who is a member of the grouping to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.13-sec.5-ssec.2) The main Indigenous social grouping called Bwgcolman must nominate at least 9 persons, and may nominate up to 39 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.13-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.13-sec.5-ssec.4) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.13-sec.5-ssec.5) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.13-sec.5-ssec.6) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":269},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.13-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) or (2) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (4) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 13 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 29\n(sch.13-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) or (2) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.13-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (4) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.13-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.13-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":270},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.13-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.13-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.13-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or","sortOrder":271},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.13-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":272},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.13-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nSubject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (5) ; and\nending on the earlier of the following—\n4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\nthe day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\nIf the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 7 (1) , a person nominated to fill the vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\nIf the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n(sch.13-sec.9-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , a member of the justice group holds office for the term— starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (5) ; and ending on the earlier of the following— 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n(sch.13-sec.9-ssec.2) If the office of a member (the former member ) becomes vacant under section 7 (1) , a person nominated to fill the vacancy holds office until the day the former member’s term would have ended if the former member’s office had not become vacant.\n(sch.13-sec.9-ssec.3) If the term of office of a member (the former member ) ends under subsection (1) (b) (i) , the former member may continue to act as a member in the office left vacant by the former member until the vacancy is filled.\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (5) ; and\n- (b) ending on the earlier of the following— (i) 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect; (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (i) 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (i) 4 years after the day the member’s nomination takes effect;\n- (ii) the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":273},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":274},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.13-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.13-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.13-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":275},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.13-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.13-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.13-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":276},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.13-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 6.","sortOrder":277},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.13-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":278},{"sectionNumber":"sch.13-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.13-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":279},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":280},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 14","content":"### sch.14-sec.1 Definitions for sch 14\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nMungkan\nThayorre.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Mungkan\n- • Thayorre.","sortOrder":281},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":282},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.14-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Pormpuraaw Shire Council is Pormpuraaw Justice Group.","sortOrder":283},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":284},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.14-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 6 but not more than 12 members.","sortOrder":285},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.14-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person—\nis a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\nlives in the community government area of the Pormpuraaw Shire Council; and\nhas lived in the area for at least 1 month before the person is nominated as a member.\n- (a) is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) lives in the community government area of the Pormpuraaw Shire Council; and\n- (c) has lived in the area for at least 1 month before the person is nominated as a member.","sortOrder":286},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.14-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 3 persons, and may nominate up to 6 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 14 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 30\n(sch.14-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 3 persons, and may nominate up to 6 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.14-sec.5-ssec.2) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.14-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.14-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.14-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":287},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.14-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 14 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 31\n(sch.14-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.14-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.14-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.14-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":288},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.14-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.14-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.14-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or","sortOrder":289},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.14-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":290},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.14-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":291},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":292},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.14-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.14-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.14-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":293},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.14-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.14-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.14-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":294},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.14-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is a majority of its members.","sortOrder":295},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.14-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":296},{"sectionNumber":"sch.14-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.14-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":297},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":298},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 15","content":"### sch.15-sec.1 Definitions for sch 15\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means the group of Torres Strait Islanders who live in the Seisia community area.\nSeisia community area means the part of the local government area of NPARC that is within the relevant Seisia area.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .","sortOrder":299},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":300},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.15-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the Seisia community area is Ibopuydhan Balbygimaipa Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":301},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":302},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.15-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 5 but not more than 20 members.","sortOrder":303},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.15-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of the main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":304},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.15-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nThe main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 5 persons to be members of the justice group.\nThe main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nThe main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 15 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 32\n(sch.15-sec.5-ssec.1) The main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 5 persons to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.15-sec.5-ssec.2) The main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.15-sec.5-ssec.3) The main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.15-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.15-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":305},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.15-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 15 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 33\n(sch.15-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.15-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.15-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.15-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":306},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.15-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member; or\nis absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.15-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member; or is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.15-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":307},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.15-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":308},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.15-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":309},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":310},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.15-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Island custom.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.15-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Island custom.\n(sch.15-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":311},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.15-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.15-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.15-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":312},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.15-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5.","sortOrder":313},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.15-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":314},{"sectionNumber":"sch.15-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.15-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question and, if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":315},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":316},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 16","content":"### sch.16-sec.1 Definitions for sch 16\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people who live in the Umagico community area—\nAboriginal people\nTorres Strait Islanders.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\nUmagico community area means the part of the local government area of NPARC that, immediately before the changeover day, was the community government area of the Umagico Shire Council.\n- • Aboriginal people\n- • Torres Strait Islanders.","sortOrder":317},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":318},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.16-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the Umagico community area is the Umagico Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":319},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":320},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.16-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 4 but not more than 21 members.","sortOrder":321},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.16-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping and lives in the Umagico community area.","sortOrder":322},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.16-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping—\nmust nominate at least 2 persons who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group; and\nmay nominate up to 8 other persons to be members of the justice group.\nA main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 16 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 34\n(sch.16-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping— must nominate at least 2 persons who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group; and may nominate up to 8 other persons to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.16-sec.5-ssec.2) A main Indigenous social grouping may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.16-sec.5-ssec.3) A main Indigenous social grouping must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.16-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.16-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) must nominate at least 2 persons who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group; and\n- (b) may nominate up to 8 other persons to be members of the justice group.\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":323},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.16-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 16 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 35\n(sch.16-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.16-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.16-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.16-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the main Indigenous social grouping that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":324},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.16-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nis absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.16-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.16-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (iv) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings of the justice group without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":325},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.16-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":326},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.16-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":327},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":328},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.16-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.16-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.\n(sch.16-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":329},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.16-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.16-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.16-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":330},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.16-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5.","sortOrder":331},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.16-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":332},{"sectionNumber":"sch.16-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.16-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":333},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":334},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 17","content":"### sch.17-sec.1 Definitions for sch 17\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Woorabinda Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means the group of Aboriginal people who live in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council.\nselection committee see section 3 .\nspecial meeting see section 14 (2) .","sortOrder":335},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":336},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.17-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council is Woorabinda Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":337},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Selection committee","content":"# Selection committee","sortOrder":338},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation","content":"### sch.17-sec.3 Continuation\n\nThe Woorabinda Community Justice Group Selection Committee (the selection committee ) is continued.\nThe selection committee was established under schedule 9 , section 3 of the repealed regulation.","sortOrder":339},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Membership","content":"### sch.17-sec.4 Membership\n\nThe selection committee consists of the following members—\n2 persons who are elders of the main Indigenous social grouping;\n1 person who is—\na member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\nan employee of a health institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council;\n1 person who is—\na member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\nan employee of an educational institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council.\nThe members mentioned in subsection (1) (a) are to be appointed by the elders of the main Indigenous social grouping.\nThe member mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is to be appointed by the chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered.\nThe member mentioned in subsection (1) (c) is to be appointed by the chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered.\nsch 17 pt 3 s 4 amd 2012 SL No. 90 s 41 sch\n(sch.17-sec.4-ssec.1) The selection committee consists of the following members— 2 persons who are elders of the main Indigenous social grouping; 1 person who is— a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and an employee of a health institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council; 1 person who is— a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and an employee of an educational institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council.\n(sch.17-sec.4-ssec.2) The members mentioned in subsection (1) (a) are to be appointed by the elders of the main Indigenous social grouping.\n(sch.17-sec.4-ssec.3) The member mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is to be appointed by the chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered.\n(sch.17-sec.4-ssec.4) The member mentioned in subsection (1) (c) is to be appointed by the chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered.\n- (a) 2 persons who are elders of the main Indigenous social grouping;\n- (b) 1 person who is— (i) a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and (ii) an employee of a health institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council;\n- (i) a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (ii) an employee of a health institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council;\n- (c) 1 person who is— (i) a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and (ii) an employee of an educational institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council.\n- (i) a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (ii) an employee of an educational institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council.\n- (i) a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (ii) an employee of a health institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council;\n- (i) a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (ii) an employee of an educational institution in the community government area of the Woorabinda Shire Council.","sortOrder":340},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sch.17-sec.5 Functions\n\nThe functions of the selection committee are—\nto nominate, under section 9 (1) , persons to be members of the justice group; and\nto perform other functions given to the selection committee under this schedule.\nFor performing its functions, the selection committee is constituted by the number of members of the committee for the time being holding office.\n(sch.17-sec.5-ssec.1) The functions of the selection committee are— to nominate, under section 9 (1) , persons to be members of the justice group; and to perform other functions given to the selection committee under this schedule.\n(sch.17-sec.5-ssec.2) For performing its functions, the selection committee is constituted by the number of members of the committee for the time being holding office.\n- (a) to nominate, under section 9 (1) , persons to be members of the justice group; and\n- (b) to perform other functions given to the selection committee under this schedule.","sortOrder":341},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business by selection committee","content":"### sch.17-sec.6 Conduct of business by selection committee\n\nThe selection committee may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.","sortOrder":342},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":343},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.17-sec.7 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 5 but not more than 20 members.","sortOrder":344},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.17-sec.8 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person—\nis a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\ndoes not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for—\nan indictable offence; or\nanother offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (a) is a member of the main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) does not have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for— (i) an indictable offence; or (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.\n- (i) an indictable offence; or\n- (ii) another offence, other than an offence involving the non-payment of a fine, for which the penalty imposed was, or included, a period of imprisonment.","sortOrder":345},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.17-sec.9 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nThe selection committee must nominate at least 5, and may nominate up to 20, members of the main Indigenous social grouping to be members of the justice group.\nThe selection committee may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nThe selection committee must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 10 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 10 (2) (a) .\nsch 17 pt 4 s 9 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 36\n(sch.17-sec.9-ssec.1) The selection committee must nominate at least 5, and may nominate up to 20, members of the main Indigenous social grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.17-sec.9-ssec.2) The selection committee may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.17-sec.9-ssec.3) The selection committee must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.17-sec.9-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 10 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.17-sec.9-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 10 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 10 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":346},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.17-sec.10 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 9 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 9 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn.\nsch 17 pt 4 s 10 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 37\n(sch.17-sec.10-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 9 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.17-sec.10-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 9 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.17-sec.10-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.17-sec.10-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.","sortOrder":347},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.17-sec.11 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 9 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.17-sec.11-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 9 .\n(sch.17-sec.11-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 9 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member; or","sortOrder":348},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.17-sec.12 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 11 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":349},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.17-sec.13 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 9 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 11 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 9 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 11 (1) .","sortOrder":350},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":351},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.17-sec.14 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.17-sec.14-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.17-sec.14-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":352},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.17-sec.15 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.17-sec.15-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.17-sec.15-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":353},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.17-sec.16 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 5.","sortOrder":354},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.17-sec.17 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":355},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.17-sec.18 Voting at special meeting\n\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.","sortOrder":356},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":357},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 18","content":"### sch.18-sec.1 Definitions for sch 18\n\nIn this schedule—\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nJalungi\nKuku Nyungkul\nKuku Yalanji\ntraditional owners of the community government area of the Wujal Wujal Shire Council.\nnominating entity means—\na main Indigenous social grouping; or\neach of the following groups of Indigenous persons in the community government area of the Wujal Wujal Shire Council—\nthe elders’ group;\nthe health group;\nthe men’s group;\nthe women’s group.\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Jalungi\n- • Kuku Nyungkul\n- • Kuku Yalanji\n- • traditional owners of the community government area of the Wujal Wujal Shire Council.\n- (a) a main Indigenous social grouping; or\n- (b) each of the following groups of Indigenous persons in the community government area of the Wujal Wujal Shire Council— (i) the elders’ group; (ii) the health group; (iii) the men’s group; (iv) the women’s group.\n- (i) the elders’ group;\n- (ii) the health group;\n- (iii) the men’s group;\n- (iv) the women’s group.\n- (i) the elders’ group;\n- (ii) the health group;\n- (iii) the men’s group;\n- (iv) the women’s group.","sortOrder":358},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":359},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.18-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Wujal Wujal Shire Council is Wujal Wujal Warranga Justice Group.","sortOrder":360},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":361},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.18-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 16 but not more than 32 members.","sortOrder":362},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.18-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping.","sortOrder":363},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.18-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach nominating entity must nominate 2 persons, and may nominate up to 4 persons, to be members of the justice group.\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 18 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 38\n(sch.18-sec.5-ssec.1) Each nominating entity must nominate 2 persons, and may nominate up to 4 persons, to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.18-sec.5-ssec.2) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.18-sec.5-ssec.3) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.18-sec.5-ssec.4) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.18-sec.5-ssec.5) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":364},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.18-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 18 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 39\n(sch.18-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.18-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (3) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.18-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.18-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":365},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.18-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nis absent from 5 consecutive special meetings without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.18-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.18-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) is absent from 5 consecutive special meetings without the justice group’s permission and without reasonable excuse; or","sortOrder":366},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.18-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":367},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.18-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (4) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":368},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":369},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.18-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.18-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.18-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":370},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.18-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by at least 5 members of the justice group who represent at least 5 different nominating entities.\n(sch.18-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.18-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by at least 5 members of the justice group who represent at least 5 different nominating entities.","sortOrder":371},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.18-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting is 6, at least 5 of whom must each represent a different nominating entity.","sortOrder":372},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.18-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":373},{"sectionNumber":"sch.18-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.18-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nOnly 1 member (the voting member ) nominated by each nominating entity that is represented at a special meeting may vote on a question to be decided at the meeting.\nIf more than 1 representative of a nominating entity is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the entity—\nmay decide the entity’s voting member for a question; and\nif more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the entity’s voting member for different questions.\nA question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n(sch.18-sec.14-ssec.1) Only 1 member (the voting member ) nominated by each nominating entity that is represented at a special meeting may vote on a question to be decided at the meeting.\n(sch.18-sec.14-ssec.2) If more than 1 representative of a nominating entity is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the entity— may decide the entity’s voting member for a question; and if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the entity’s voting member for different questions.\n(sch.18-sec.14-ssec.3) A question at a special meeting is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the voting members for the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n- (a) may decide the entity’s voting member for a question; and\n- (b) if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the entity’s voting member for different questions.","sortOrder":374},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":375},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for sch 19","content":"### sch.19-sec.1 Definitions for sch 19\n\nIn this schedule—\ncouncil means the Yarrabah Shire Council.\nmain Indigenous social grouping means each of the following groups of Indigenous people—\nGungaandji\nYindinji\nhistorical residents of the community government area of the Yarrabah Shire Council.\nnominating entity means the following entities—\na main Indigenous social grouping;\nthe council;\nYarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women ABN 24 891 650 266;\nGurriny Yealamucka (Good Health) Services Aboriginal Corporation ABN 31 210 982 991;\nYarrabah Seahawks Rugby League Football and Sports Club Aboriginal Corporation ABN 53 412 591 075;\nYarrabah Police Citizens Youth Club;\nthe chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered;\nthe chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered.\nsch 19 pt 1 s 1 def nominating entity amd 2012 SL No. 90 s 41 sch\nspecial meeting see section 10 (2) .\n- • Gungaandji\n- • Yindinji\n- • historical residents of the community government area of the Yarrabah Shire Council.\n- (a) a main Indigenous social grouping;\n- (b) the council;\n- (c) Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women ABN 24 891 650 266;\n- (d) Gurriny Yealamucka (Good Health) Services Aboriginal Corporation ABN 31 210 982 991;\n- (e) Yarrabah Seahawks Rugby League Football and Sports Club Aboriginal Corporation ABN 53 412 591 075;\n- (f) Yarrabah Police Citizens Youth Club;\n- (g) the chief executive of the department in which the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 is administered;\n- (h) the chief executive of the department in which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered.","sortOrder":376},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Name of community justice group","content":"# Name of community justice group","sortOrder":377},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"### sch.19-sec.2 Name\n\nThe name of the community justice group for the community government area of the Yarrabah Shire Council is Yarrabah Community Justice Group.","sortOrder":378},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Membership","content":"# Membership","sortOrder":379},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of members","content":"### sch.19-sec.3 Number of members\n\nThe justice group is comprised of at least 13 but not more than 68 members.","sortOrder":380},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligibility","content":"### sch.19-sec.4 Eligibility\n\nA person is eligible to be a member of the justice group if the person is a member of a main Indigenous social grouping and lives in the community government area of the Yarrabah Shire Council.","sortOrder":381},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members","content":"### sch.19-sec.5 Nomination, and withdrawal of nomination, of members\n\nEach main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 4 persons, and may nominate up to 20 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\nThe council—\nmay nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group as a representative of the council; and\nmust nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group as a representative of the Yarrabah Youth Leisure Centre.\nEach other nominating entity may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group.\nA nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\nA nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\nThe nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following—\nthe day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\nthe day, if any, stated in the notice.\nThe withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\nsch 19 pt 3 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 40\n(sch.19-sec.5-ssec.1) Each main Indigenous social grouping must nominate at least 4 persons, and may nominate up to 20 persons, who are members of the grouping to be members of the justice group.\n(sch.19-sec.5-ssec.2) The council— may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group as a representative of the council; and must nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group as a representative of the Yarrabah Youth Leisure Centre.\n(sch.19-sec.5-ssec.3) Each other nominating entity may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group.\n(sch.19-sec.5-ssec.4) A nominating entity may, at any time, withdraw a nomination made by it.\n(sch.19-sec.5-ssec.5) A nominating entity must advise the Minister of each nomination, or withdrawal of a nomination, made by it.\n(sch.19-sec.5-ssec.6) The nomination of a person takes effect on the later of the following— the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ; the day, if any, stated in the notice.\n(sch.19-sec.5-ssec.7) The withdrawal of the nomination of a person takes effect on the day stated in the notice given to the person under section 6 (2) (a) .\n- (a) may nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group as a representative of the council; and\n- (b) must nominate 1 person to be a member of the justice group as a representative of the Yarrabah Youth Leisure Centre.\n- (a) the day notice of the nomination is published on the Queensland Courts website under section 6 (1) (a) ;\n- (b) the day, if any, stated in the notice.","sortOrder":382},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification by Minister","content":"### sch.19-sec.6 Notification by Minister\n\nThe Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) , (2) or (3) is eligible for membership of the justice group—\npublish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\ngive the person written notice of the nomination.\nIf the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (5) , the Minister must—\ngive the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\npublish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\nA notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\nA notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state—\nthe name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\nthe nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\nsch 19 pt 3 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 9 s 41\n(sch.19-sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must, if satisfied a person nominated under section 5 (1) , (2) or (3) is eligible for membership of the justice group— publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and give the person written notice of the nomination.\n(sch.19-sec.6-ssec.2) If the Minister is advised of the withdrawal of the nomination of a person under section 5 (5) , the Minister must— give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n(sch.19-sec.6-ssec.3) A notice given to a person under subsection (2) (a) must state the day, not earlier than the day the notice is given to the person, the withdrawal of the nomination takes effect.\n(sch.19-sec.6-ssec.4) A notice published under subsection (1) (a) or (2) (b) must state— the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.\n- (a) publish notice of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the nomination.\n- (a) give the person written notice of the withdrawal of the nomination; and\n- (b) publish notice of the withdrawal of the nomination on the Queensland Courts website.\n- (a) the name of the person nominated or whose nomination is withdrawn; and\n- (b) the nominating entity that nominated, or withdrew the nomination of, the person.","sortOrder":383},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sch.19-sec.7 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if—\nthe member—\ndies; or\nresigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\nceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\nthe member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\nA notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n(sch.19-sec.7-ssec.1) The office of a member of the justice group becomes vacant if— the member— dies; or resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n(sch.19-sec.7-ssec.2) A notice mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) may be given orally or in writing.\n- (a) the member— (i) dies; or (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or\n- (b) the member’s nomination is withdrawn under section 5 .\n- (i) dies; or\n- (ii) resigns office by notice given to the coordinator for the justice group; or\n- (iii) ceases to be eligible to be a member of the justice group; or","sortOrder":384},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy","content":"### sch.19-sec.8 Coordinator to advise Minister of vacancy\n\nThe coordinator for the justice group must, as soon as practicable after a member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) (a) , advise the Minister of the vacancy.","sortOrder":385},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of membership","content":"### sch.19-sec.9 Term of membership\n\nA member of the justice group holds office for the term—\nstarting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (6) ; and\nending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .\n- (a) starting on the day the member’s nomination takes effect under section 5 (6) ; and\n- (b) ending on the day the member’s office becomes vacant under section 7 (1) .","sortOrder":386},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Business and meetings","content":"# Business and meetings","sortOrder":387},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sch.19-sec.10 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\nThe justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).\n(sch.19-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to this part, the justice group may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by following Aboriginal tradition.\n(sch.19-sec.10-ssec.2) The justice group may only make decisions about business relating to its functions under section 19 (1) (a) , (c) , (d) or (e) of the Act at a meeting at which the coordinator for the justice group is present (a special meeting ).","sortOrder":388},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times and places of special meetings","content":"### sch.19-sec.11 Times and places of special meetings\n\nSpecial meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\nHowever, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.\n(sch.19-sec.11-ssec.1) Special meetings must be held at the times and places the justice group decides.\n(sch.19-sec.11-ssec.2) However, the coordinator for the justice group may call a special meeting at any time, and must call a special meeting if asked by a majority of members of the justice group.","sortOrder":389},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum for special meeting","content":"### sch.19-sec.12 Quorum for special meeting\n\nA quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 10.\nA quorum must include—\nat least 1 representative of each main Indigenous social grouping; and\nif the justice group includes a representative of—\nonly 1 other nominating entity—that representative; or\n2 or more other nominating entities—representatives of at least 2 other nominating entities.\n(sch.19-sec.12-ssec.1) A quorum for a special meeting of the justice group is 10.\n(sch.19-sec.12-ssec.2) A quorum must include— at least 1 representative of each main Indigenous social grouping; and if the justice group includes a representative of— only 1 other nominating entity—that representative; or 2 or more other nominating entities—representatives of at least 2 other nominating entities.\n- (a) at least 1 representative of each main Indigenous social grouping; and\n- (b) if the justice group includes a representative of— (i) only 1 other nominating entity—that representative; or (ii) 2 or more other nominating entities—representatives of at least 2 other nominating entities.\n- (i) only 1 other nominating entity—that representative; or\n- (ii) 2 or more other nominating entities—representatives of at least 2 other nominating entities.\n- (i) only 1 other nominating entity—that representative; or\n- (ii) 2 or more other nominating entities—representatives of at least 2 other nominating entities.","sortOrder":390},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at special meeting","content":"### sch.19-sec.13 Presiding at special meeting\n\nAt a special meeting, the member of the justice group chosen by the members present is to preside.","sortOrder":391},{"sectionNumber":"sch.19-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting at special meeting","content":"### sch.19-sec.14 Voting at special meeting\n\nFor each main Indigenous social grouping, only 1 member who represents the grouping (the voting member ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\nIf more than 1 member of a main Indigenous social grouping is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping—\nmay decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and\nif more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.\nA question at a special meeting of the justice group is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n(sch.19-sec.14-ssec.1) For each main Indigenous social grouping, only 1 member who represents the grouping (the voting member ) may vote on a question to be decided at a special meeting.\n(sch.19-sec.14-ssec.2) If more than 1 member of a main Indigenous social grouping is present at a special meeting, the members of the justice group who represent the grouping— may decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.\n(sch.19-sec.14-ssec.3) A question at a special meeting of the justice group is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members voting on the question, and if the votes are equal, the question is decided in the negative.\n- (a) may decide the grouping’s voting member for a question; and\n- (b) if more than 1 question is to be decided, may decide that a different member is the grouping’s voting member for different questions.","sortOrder":392}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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It also manages the full dissolution of the Island Coordinating Council — including asset transfers, employee rights, grant money allocation, financial reporting obligations, and legal proceedings — which represents a substantial administrative restructuring function beyond the core justice group purpose suggested by the title."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple layers of legislation referenced (parent Act, repealed regulations, Local Government Acts, Housing Act, Financial Administration Act, Industrial Relations Act, etc.)","Extensive cross-referencing between schedules and main body provisions, requiring readers to navigate between many documents","19 separate community schedules, each with slightly different membership rules, eligibility criteria, quorum requirements, voting procedures and term lengths","Complex historical transitional provisions tracking changes across multiple years (2002, 2003, 2006, 2008) and multiple prior regulations","Detailed dissolution provisions for the Island Coordinating Council requiring understanding of previous governance structures","Technical geographic descriptions referencing land parcel numbers and superseded local government boundaries","Multiple definitions of 'community area' applying in different legal contexts (Part 5 Division 2 vs section 27 of the Act)","Frequent use of defined terms (changeover day, dissolution day, main Indigenous social grouping, nominating entity) that vary in meaning between schedules"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation establishes Community Justice Groups in 19 specified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland, setting how local Indigenous bodies participate in justice processes and resolve disputes alongside courts. It prescribes membership, nomination, meeting rules and operational areas to support community-led justice input.\n\nIt also manages the wind-up of the Island Coordinating Council, transferring staff, assets, contracts and funding to successor regional councils, affecting community members, nominating organisations, courts and former ICC employees."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This regulation principally consolidates, continues and updates rules that previously existed under the repealed 1998 regulation and other repealed instruments. Its principal additions are transitional mechanisms tied to local government re‑structuring (transfer of ICC functions, assets, liabilities and grant money to TSIRC and NPARC) and community‑specific procedural detail. Those additions respond to administrative change and do not, on their face, expand the regulatory aims beyond continuing and prescribing CJGs and handling transitional consequences. The instrument therefore preserves and restates the original regulatory scope rather than substantially broadening it (see part 4 and sec 30)."},"complexity_factors":["Numerous community‑specific schedules (schedules 1–19) each with bespoke rules for nominee sources, membership numbers, quorum, voting and terms","Multiple cross‑references to primary Act sections (e.g. Act s 4, s 18, s 19, s 27, s 84, s 85) and to other statutes (Local Government Acts, Housing Act, Financial Administration and Audit Act)","Transitional provisions divided into several divisions with conditional logic tied to historical events (changeover day; dissolution day) and fixed historical dates (e.g. 31 March 2008)","Varied conditional eligibility and disqualification rules across communities (conviction exclusions, residence/time‑in‑area tests)","Different quorum and voting allocation models across schedules (per grouping, per nominating entity, single voting member per group, multiple voting members in some schedules)","Ministerial discretions and fallbacks (power to apportion unexpended grant monies, satisfaction as to eligibility)","Administrative procedures required (publication on Queensland Courts website; ministerial written notice; registrar actions on request)","Selection committees and appointment mechanisms in some schedules (e.g. sch 17) adding extra governance layers","Transitional asset and employee transfer mechanics that require coordination across councils, departments and registries"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (mechanically)**\n\n- Continues and prescribes the operation of numerous local Community Justice Groups (CJGs) across Queensland by naming each group, identifying its community area, and setting the rules that govern membership, nomination, meetings, voting and vacancies (see: part 2; schedules 1–19).  Each schedule applies a community‑specific set of rules (minimum and maximum membership, eligible nominators, quorum and voting rules, term lengths, vacancy triggers, and conduct of business).\n\n- Provides transitional arrangements that: (a) carry over CJG arrangements from earlier regulations; (b) manage the transfer of assets, liabilities, grant moneys, reporting obligations and employees when the Island Coordinating Council (ICC) was dissolved and functions moved to Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) (see: part 4, div.2, secs 7–22); and (c) preserve nominations, memberships and related instruments made under the repealed regulation (see: part 4, div.3 and part 5, secs 30–35).\n\n- Repeals the 1998 regulation and replaces it with this consolidated regulation (sec 30), and prescribes particular community areas for other Act purposes (secs 5 and 5A).\n\n**Who this affects**\n\n- Local Indigenous communities that have Community Justice Groups listed in the schedules: individuals who are potential members, the main Indigenous social groupings or other entities that nominate members, community coordinators and selection committees (schedules 1–19).\n\n- The Minister and the administering department, which must be notified of nominations and withdrawals and must publish notices on the Queensland Courts website (see nomination/notification provisions in each schedule, e.g. sch 1 pt 3 s 5–6).\n\n- Local governments and regional councils involved in transitional transfers (TSIRC, NPARC), registrars of titles (for recording transfers), and government departments with reporting/appointment roles (see part 4, secs 11, 12, 15–16, 18–21).\n\n**Why it matters (practical effects)**\n\n- It fixes the formal membership and governance rules for CJGs in each named community, deciding who chooses members, how many people may serve, how meetings are run, and how votes are allocated. These are binding administrative rules that change how local groups operate in practice (see representative nomination rules and voting/quorum rules in each schedule).\n\n- It prescribes administrative duties and small but real compliance costs for nominators: they must notify the Minister of nominations/withdrawals; nominations only take effect after public notice (schedules’ nomination/notification sections).\n\n- It allocates responsibilities and legal continuity following local government/administrative change: assets, liabilities, employees and grant reporting that previously belonged to ICC were allocated to TSIRC and, in part, to NPARC. The regulation sets deadlines and gives the Minister a fall‑back power to decide apportionment if local transition committees do not (part 4, secs 11–16, 12–14).\n\n**Formal decision‑makers and who pays**\n\n- Main Indigenous social groupings, nominating entities, or selection committees nominate members (varies by schedule). Coordinators call meetings and must notify the Minister of vacancies (schedules’ coordinator provisions).\n\n- The Minister (department) vets nominations, must publish notices on the Queensland Courts website and has a discretion to decide allocation of unexpended grant moneys if local transition committees fail to provide a report (part 4, secs 12–14; schedules’ notification provisions).\n\n- TSIRC is required to take on ICC’s assets, liabilities and grant obligations, and to transfer any portion of unexpended grant moneys to NPARC as directed by the allocation report or the Minister (part 4, secs 10–15). That means TSIRC bears the initial administrative and financial handling burden, and may be required to make transfers to NPARC.\n\n**Costs, incentives, trade‑offs and implementation considerations**\n\n- Compliance burden: nominators must provide written notification to the Minister; the Minister/department must publish and record notices; registrars must record asset transfers on request (see nomination and part 4, sec 11).\n\n- Bureaucratic discretion and fall‑backs: the Minister is given explicit decision powers where local transition committees fail to act (part 4, secs 12–14). That creates a concentrated decision point (the Minister) for disputes or unallocated funds.\n\n- Differentiated local rules: schedules vary widely (different quorum sizes, voting rules, term lengths, eligibility conditions and whether criminal convictions disqualify). That increases administrative overhead for the department administering the Act and risks inconsistent application if guidance is not uniform (compare, e.g., sch 1, sch 3, sch 10 and sch 19).\n\n- Opportunity cost and conduct of business: CJGs are authorised to follow local tradition or Island custom in conducting business, but the regulation also prescribes specific procedural safeguards for decisions on functions under the parent Act (schedules’ conduct and special meeting provisions). This combination retains local practice while imposing standard administrative checkpoints.\n\n- Implementation risk: the regulation cross‑references multiple Acts, historical instruments and specified dates (e.g. changeover and dissolution days, historical nomination cut‑offs). Accurate historical application and record‑keeping are necessary to avoid disputes about whether a nomination or asset transfer remained valid.\n\n**Concrete behavioural effects**\n\n- Nominating groups must act (and continue to act) to keep CJG membership filled and to inform the Minister (schedules’ nomination provisions).\n\n- Coordinators must call and record special meetings for decisions about the CJG’s statutory functions; voting is often limited by grouping or nominating entity, which shapes how consensus is formed at meetings (schedules’ meeting/voting rules).\n\n- TSIRC must assume reporting and provider obligations and transfer funds and documents as required, creating direct financial and administrative flows between councils (part 4, secs 10–19).\n\n**Relevant sections for quick reference**\n\n- Continuation and naming of CJGs: sec 4 and schedules 1–19.\n- Transitional transfers and obligations after ICC dissolution: part 4, secs 7–22 (esp. secs 11–16 on assets, grant moneys and reporting).\n- Repeal of the old regulation: sec 30.\n- Nomination, notification and meeting rules: each schedule’s pt 3–4 (e.g. sch 1 pt 3 s 5–6)."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":640},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded significantly beyond its original 1998 scope. While initially focused on community justice groups, the 2008 version incorporates extensive transitional machinery for the abolition of the Island Coordinating Council (ICC) and transfer of functions to new regional councils (TSIRC/NPARC). It also now prescribes specific community areas including national parks, and contains accumulated amendments from 2002-2018 that layer additional complexity onto the original scheme."},"complexity_factors":["19 separate schedules each with unique membership formulas, nominating entities and voting rules","Extensive cross-referencing to repealed regulations and multiple commencement dates ('changeover day', 'dissolution day')","Nested definitions: 'main Indigenous social grouping' defined differently in each schedule, sometimes including tribal groups, historical residents, or Torres Strait Islander groupings","Transitional provisions spanning multiple legislative amendments with preserved nomination rules from 2002-2008","Conditional logic for quorum and voting: some groups require representatives from different social groupings, others have gender requirements, some have 'special meetings' with coordinator presence required","Multiple interacting Acts referenced: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (Justice, Land and Other Matters) Act 1984, Local Government Act 1993, Housing Act 2003, and others","Preservation of employees' rights provisions with detailed non-derogation clauses"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland regulation establishes and governs **Community Justice Groups** — local Indigenous-led bodies that help administer justice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the state.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Continues existing justice groups** for 19 specific communities (from Aurukun to Yarrabah), each with its own schedule setting out detailed rules\n- **Sets up how members are chosen**: Different Indigenous social groupings (tribes, clans, or historical resident groups) nominate members according to formulas that vary by community — some require gender balance, some include council representatives, health workers, or elders\n- **Prescribes community areas** for land and justice purposes, including specific locations like Doomadgee, Mornington Shire, and two national parks\n- **Contains extensive transitional provisions** for winding up the old Island Coordinating Council and transferring its assets, staff and functions to the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Indigenous residents of the listed communities who participate in justice processes\n- Local councils and regional councils in Cape York and the Torres Strait\n- Queensland Government departments (particularly Justice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese groups represent a form of **decentralised, culturally-appropriate justice administration** — allowing Indigenous communities to have formal input into justice matters affecting their people, while operating within Queensland's broader legal framework. The detailed schedules recognise that each community has different social structures, requiring tailored membership and voting arrangements rather than one-size-fits-all rules."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-justice-land-and-other-matters-regulation-2008","history":"/api/acts/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-justice-land-and-other-matters-regulation-2008/history","analysis":"/api/acts/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-justice-land-and-other-matters-regulation-2008/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-justice-land-and-other-matters-regulation-2008/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-justice-land-and-other-matters-regulation-2008/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-justice-land-and-other-matters-regulation-2008/documents"}}