Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 24AC

             (1)  Proceedings for the commitment for trial of a person, or for the summary conviction of a person, in respect of an offence against section 24AA or 24AB shall not be instituted except by the Attorney‑General or with the consent of the Attorney‑General or of a person thereto authorized in writing by the Attorney‑General.

             (2)  Notwithstanding that consent has not been obtained as provided by subsection (1):

                     (a)  a person may be arrested for an offence referred to in that subsection; or

                     (b)  a warrant for the arrest of a person for such an offence may be issued and executed;

and he or she may be charged, and may be remanded in custody or on bail, but:

                     (c)  no further proceedings shall be taken until that consent has been obtained; and

                     (d)  he or she shall be discharged if proceedings are not continued within a reasonable time.