War Crimes Act 1945
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21 Reporting
(1) If either or both of the following is started or carried on at any time during a financial year: (a) an investigation of a suspected offence against this Act; (b) a proceeding for an alleged offence against this Act; the Attorney‑General must, as soon as practicable after the end of the financial year, cause a report about the operation of this Act during the year to be prepared. (2) The report must include the following information: (a) the number of suspected offences against this Act under investigation during the year; (b) the number of proceedings for alleged offences against this Act started or carried on during the year; (c) the resources available during the year for the purposes of investigating such suspected offences and carrying on such proceedings; (d) the anticipated timetable for finalising: (i) investigations of such suspected offences; and (ii) such proceedings. (3) The Attorney‑General must cause a copy of the report to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sittings days of that House after the report is prepared.