National Crimes Commission Act 1982
PART IITHE NATIONAL CRIMES COMMISSION
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National Crimes Commission Act 1982
No. 138 of 1982
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
PART I —PRELIMINARY
Section
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Short title
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Commencement
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Interpretation
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Act to bind the Commonwealth
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Extension to external Territories
PART II—THE NATIONAL CRIMES COMMISSION
Division 1—Establishment, Functions and Powers
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Establishment and constitution of Commission
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Functions
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Functions under State laws
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Members may have concurrent functions and powers under State laws
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General investigations by the Commission
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Commission to work in co-operation with Police Forces, &c.
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Directions and guidelines to Commission
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Evidence obtained in course of investigation
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Search warrants
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Application by telephone for search warrants
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Order for delivery to Commission of passport of witness
Division 2—Hearings
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Hearings
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Reimbursement of expenses of witnesses
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Legal and financial assistance
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Power to summon witnesses and take evidence
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Failure of witnesses to attend and answer questions
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False or misleading evidence
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Contempt of Commission
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Protection of members, &c.
TABLE OF PROVISIONS continued
Section
Division 3—Administrative Provisions
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Terms and conditions of appointment
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Remuneration and allowances
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Appointment of Judge as member not to affect tenure, &c.
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Leave of absence
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Resignation
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Disclosure of interests
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Termination of appointment