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