Commonwealth Numbered Acts

NATIONAL CRIMES COMMISSION ACT 1982

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   1.      Short title.  
   2.      Commencement  
   3.      Interpretation  
   4.      Act to bind the Commonwealth  
   5.      Extension to external Territories  
   6.      Establishment and constitution of Commission  
   7.      Functions  
   8.      Functions under State laws  
   9.      Members may have concurrent functions and powers under State laws  
   10.     General investigations by the Commission  
   11.     Commission to work in co-operation with Police Forces, &c.  
   12.     Directions and guidelines to Commission  
   13.     Evidence obtained in course of investigation  
   14.     Search warrants  
   15.     Application by telephone for search warrants  
   16.     Order for delivery to Commission of passport of witness  
   17.     Hearings  
   18.     Reimbursement of expenses of witnesses  
   19.     Legal and financial assistance  
   20.     Power to summon witnesses and take evidence  
   21.     Failure of witnesses to attend and answer questions  
   22.     False or misleading evidence  
   23.     Contempt of Commission  
   24.     Protection of members, &c.  
   25.     Terms and conditions of appointment  
   26.     Remuneration and allowances  
   27.     Appointment of Judge as member not to affect tenure, &c.  
   28.     Leave of absence  
   29.     Resignation  
   30.     Disclosure of interests  
   31.     Termination of appointment  
   32.     Acting Chairman  
   33.     Acting member  
   34.     Meetings of Commission  
   35.     Staff to be seconded to Commission  
   36.     Employment of additional staff, consultants, &c.  
   37.     Counsel assisting Commission  
   38.     Secrecy  
   39.     Administrative arrangements with States  
   40.     Commission to keep Attorney-General informed of its operations  
   41.     Annual report  
   42.     Regulations  
   43.     Cessation of operation of Act