Statewide Treaty Act 2025
81Conduct of engagement hearing
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81 Conduct of engagement hearing
(1) The Premier must cause an engagement hearing to be held if it is requested in writing by the First Peoples' Assembly.
(2) Not more than one engagement hearing may be held in any year.
(3) An engagement hearing is to be conducted in accordance with the procedures agreed by the Premier and the First Peoples' Assembly.
(4) In accordance with the procedures agreed under subsection (3), an engagement hearing is to be attended by—
(a) at least 2 members of the First Peoples' Assembly, nominated by the First Peoples' Assembly; and
(b) each Minister who is specified by the First Peoples' Assembly for the purposes of the engagement hearing, in accordance with the procedures; and
(c) the Secretary of each Department and the Chief Commissioner of Police, if specified by the First Peoples' Assembly for the purposes of the engagement hearing, in accordance with the procedures.