Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 23XW

                   If:

                     (a)  material from a sample taken from a suspect is analysed in the investigation of the offence; and

                     (b)  before or after the analysis, the suspect has requested the investigating constable that a copy of the results of any analysis be provided to the suspect;

then the investigating constable must ensure that, within 14 days of the analysis or of the request (whichever is the later):

                     (c)  a copy of the results of the analysis is provided to the suspect; and

                     (d)  if the DNA profile derived from that material has been matched, as part of the investigation of the offence, under section 23YDAF with a DNA profile placed on the crime scene index in relation to the offence--the suspect is informed in writing of that match.