Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE ACT 1979 - SECT 40E

             (1)  The Commissioner may, on such terms and conditions as he or she determines in writing, appoint a person as a special member of the Australian Federal Police to assist in the performance of its functions.

             (2)  A person appointed under subsection (1) has, during the continuance of his or her appointment:

                     (a)  any powers and duties that are expressly conferred or imposed on special members under a provision of this Act or of any other Act; and

                     (b)  such of the powers and duties conferred or imposed on members as are specified in his or her instrument of appointment.