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CRIMES ACT 1914


TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART I--PRELIMINARY

   1.      Short title  
   3.      Interpretation  
   3AA.    State offences that have a federal aspect  
   3A.     Operation of Act  
   3B.     Arrangements with States, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory  
   3BA.    Application of the Criminal Code  

   PART IAA--SEARCH--, INFORMATION GATHERING, ARREST AND RELATED POWERS (OTHER THAN POWERS UNDER DELAYED NOTIFICATION SEARCH WARRANTS)

           Division 1--Preliminary

   3C.     Interpretation  
   3CAA.   Account - based data  
   3CA.    Nature of functions of magistrate  
   3D.     Application of Part  

           Division 2--Search warrants

   3E.     When search warrants can be issued  
   3F.     The things that are authorised by a search warrant  
   3G.     Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant  
   3H.     Details of warrant to be given to occupier etc.  
   3J.     Specific powers available to constables executing warrant  
   3JA.    Extension of time to re - enter premises in emergency situations  
   3K.     Use of equipment to examine or process things  
   3L.     Use of electronic equipment at premises  
   3LAA.   Use of electronic equipment at other place  
   3LA.    Person with knowledge of a computer or a computer system to assist access etc.  
   3LB.    Accessing data held on certain premises--notification to occupier of that premises  
   3M.     Compensation for damage to equipment  
   3N.     Copies of seized things to be provided  
   3P.     Occupier entitled to be present during search  
   3Q.     Receipts for things seized under warrant or moved  
   3R.     Warrants by telephone or other electronic means  
   3S.     Restrictions on personal searches  
   3SA.    Relationship of this Division to parliamentary privileges and immunities  

           Division 3--Stopping and searching conveyances

   3T.     Searches without warrant in emergency situations  
   3U.     How a constable exercises a power under section 3T  

           Division 3A--Powers in relation to terrorist acts and terrorism offences

              Subdivision A--Definitions

   3UA.    Definitions  

              Subdivision B--Powers

   3UB.    Application of Subdivision  
   3UC.    Requirement to provide name etc.  
   3UD.    Stopping and searching  
   3UE.    Seizure of terrorism related items and serious offence related items  
   3UEA.   Emergency entry to premises without warrant  
   3UEB.   Emergency entry to premises without warrant--post - entry warrants  
   3UF.    Seizure notices  
   3UH.    Relationship of Subdivision to other laws  

              Subdivision C--Prescribed security zones

   3UI.    Applications for declarations  
   3UJ.    Minister may make declarations  

              Subdivision CA--Reporting on exercise of powers under this Division

   3UJA.   Report after powers are exercised  
   3UJB.   Annual report on exercise of powers  

              Subdivision CB--Matters relating to post-entry warrants

   3UJC.   Assessment officers  
   3UJD.   Consent of Judges  
   3UJE.   Nominated ART members  

              Subdivision D--Sunset provision

   3UK.    Sunset provision  

           Division 3B--Identity information requirements, and move-on powers, at airports

           3UL. Definitions--Division 3B  

   3UM.    Meaning of major airpor t  
   3UN.    Meaning of public order and safe operation  
   3UO.    Determination of airports  
   3UP.    Identity information at airports  
   3UQ.    Move - on directions at airports  
   3UR.    Move - on directions at airports--alternative constitutional scope  
   3US.    Stop and directions powers at airports  
   3UT.    Constables' and protective service officers' duties at airports  
   3UU.    Directions at airports--offences  
   3UV.    Review of Division  

           Division 4--Arrest and related matters

   3V.     Requirement to furnish name etc.  
   3W.     Power of arrest without warrant by constables  
   3WA.    Constables' power of arrest without warrant for a terrorism offence or offence of advocating terrorism  
   3X.     Arrest of prisoner unlawfully at large  
   3Y.     Power of arrest without warrant of person on bail  
   3Z.     Power of arrest without warrant by other persons  
   3ZA.    Warrants for arrest  
   3ZB.    Power to enter premises to arrest offender  
   3ZC.    Use of force in making arrest  
   3ZD.    Persons to be informed of grounds of arrest  
   3ZE.    Power to conduct a frisk search of an arrested person  
   3ZF.    Power to conduct an ordinary search of an arrested person  
   3ZG.    Power to conduct search of arrested person's premises  
   3ZH.    Power to conduct an ordinary search or a strip search  
   3ZI.    Rules for conduct of strip search  
   3ZJ.    Taking fingerprints, recordings, samples of handwriting or photographs  
   3ZK.    Destruction of identification material  
   3ZL.    Offence of refusing to allow identification material to be taken  
   3ZM.    Identification parades  
   3ZN.    Identification parades for suspects under 18 etc.  
   3ZO.    Identification by means of photographs  
   3ZP.    Identification procedures where there is more than one suspect  
   3ZQ.    Descriptions  

           Division 4A--Determining a person's age

              Subdivision A--Preliminary

   3ZQA.   Definitions  

              Subdivision B--Determination of age during investigation

   3ZQB.   Circumstances where investigating official may seek authority to carry out a prescribed procedure  
   3ZQC.   Obtaining of consents for the carrying out of a prescribed procedure  
   3ZQD.   Withdrawal of consent  
   3ZQE.   Recording of giving of information about carrying out a prescribed procedure and relevant responses  

              Subdivision C--Determination of age during proceedings

   3ZQF.   Circumstances where judge or magistrate may order carrying out of a prescribed procedure on own initiative  

              Subdivision D--Communication of orders by judges or magistrates

   3ZQG.   Orders made by judges or magistrates concerning carrying out of a prescribed procedure  

              Subdivision E--Matters relating to the carrying out of prescribed procedures

   3ZQH.   Appropriate medical or other standards to be applied  
   3ZQI.   Reasonable and necessary force  

              Subdivision F--Disclosure and destruction of age determination information

   3ZQJ.   Disclosure of age determination information  
   3ZQK.   Destruction of age determination information  

           Division 4B--Power to obtain information and documents

              Subdivision A--Definitions

   3ZQL.   Definition  

              Subdivision B--Power to request information or documents about terrorist acts from operators of aircraft or ships

   3ZQM.   Power to request information or documents about terrorist acts from operators of aircraft or ships  

              Subdivision C--Power to obtain documents relating to serious terrorism and non-terrorism offences

   3ZQN.   Power to obtain documents relating to serious terrorism offences  
   3ZQO.   Power to obtain documents relating to serious offences  
   3ZQP.   Matters to which documents must relate  
   3ZQQ.   Powers conferred on Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) in their personal capacity  
   3ZQR.   Documents must be produced  
   3ZQS.   Offence for failure to comply with notice under section 3ZQN or 3ZQO  
   3ZQT.   Offence for disclosing existence or nature of notice  

           Division 4C--Using, sharing and returning things seized and documents produced

              Subdivision A--Using and sharing things seized and documents produced

   3ZQU.   Purposes for which things and documents may be used and shared  
   3ZQV.   Operating seized electronic equipment  
   3ZQW.   Compensation for damage to electronic equipment  

              Subdivision B--Returning things seized and documents produced

   3ZQX.   When things seized or documents produced under Division 2, 4 or 4B must be returned  
   3ZQY.   When things seized under Division 3 must be returned  
   3ZQZA.  When things seized under Division 3A must be returned  
   3ZQZB.  Magistrate may permit a thing seized or document produced under this Part to be retained, forfeited etc.  

           Division 5--General

   3ZR.    Conduct of ordinary searches and frisk searches  
   3ZS.    Announcement before entry  
   3ZT.    Offence for making false statements in warrants  
   3ZU.    Offences relating to telephone warrants  
   3ZW.    Delegation by Commissioner  
   3ZX.    Law relating to legal professional privilege not affected  

   PART IAAA--DELAYED--NOTIFICATION SEARCH WARRANTS

           Division 1--Preliminary

   3ZZAA.  Object of this Part  
   3ZZAB.  Application of Part  
   3ZZAC.  Definitions  
   3ZZAD.  Eligible issuing officers  
   3ZZAE.  Consent of Judges  
   3ZZAF.  Nominated ART members  

           Division 2--Issue of delayed notification search warrants

              Subdivision A--The normal process for applying for and issuing delayed notification search warrants

   3ZZBA.  Eligible officer may seek authorisation to apply for a delayed notification search warrant  
   3ZZBB.  Authorisation to apply for a delayed notification search warrant  
   3ZZBC.  Applying for a delayed notification search warrant  
   3ZZBD.  Issuing a delayed notification search warrant  
   3ZZBE.  Contents of a delayed notification search warrant  

              Subdivision B--Delayed notification search warrants by telephone, fax etc.

   3ZZBF.  Delayed notification search warrants by telephone, fax etc.  
   3ZZBG.  Authority of delayed notification search warrant by telephone, fax etc.  

              Subdivision C--Offences relating to applying for warrants etc.

   3ZZBH.  Offence for making false statement in application for delayed notification search warrant  
   3ZZBI.  Offence relating to delayed notification search warrant by telephone, fax etc.  

              Subdivision D--Interaction with other provisions under which search warrants may be issued

   3ZZBJ.  Issue of warrants under other provisions as well as or instead of delayed notification search warrants  

           Division 3--Exercise of powers under delayed notification search warrants

   3ZZCA.  What is authorised by a delayed notification search warrant  
   3ZZCB.  Specific powers available to person executing warrant  
   3ZZCC.  Extension of time to re - enter premises left in emergency situation or to avoid discovery of law enforcement officer  
   3ZZCD.  Executing a warrant--assistance, use of force and related matters  
   3ZZCE.  Use of equipment to examine or process things  
   3ZZCF.  Use of electronic equipment at warrant premises  
   3ZZCG.  Use of moved electronic equipment at other place  
   3ZZCH.  Operating seized or moved electronic equipment  
   3ZZCI.  Compensation for damage to electronic equipment  

           Division 4--Notice to occupiers

   3ZZDA.  Warrant premises occupier's notice must be prepared and given  
   3ZZDB.  Adjoining premises occupier's notice must be prepared and given  
   3ZZDC.  Time for giving warrant premises occupier's notice or adjoining premises occupier's notice  

           Division 5--Using, sharing and returning things seized

              Subdivision A--Using and sharing things seized

   3ZZEA.  Purposes for which things may be used and shared  

              Subdivision B--Returning things seized

   3ZZEB.  When things seized must be returned  
   3ZZEC.  Eligible issuing officer may permit a thing seized to be retained, forfeited etc.  

           Division 6--Reporting and record-keeping

   3ZZFA.  Reporting on delayed notification search warrants  
   3ZZFB.  Annual reports to Minister  
   3ZZFC.  Regular reports to Ombudsman  
   3ZZFD.  Keeping documents connected with delayed notification search warrants  
   3ZZFE.  Register of delayed notification search warrants  

           Division 7--Inspections by Ombudsman

   3ZZGA.  Appointment of inspecting officers  
   3ZZGB.  Inspection of records by the Ombudsman  
   3ZZGC.  Power to obtain relevant information  
   3ZZGD.  Offence  
   3ZZGE.  Ombudsman to be given information etc. despite other laws  
   3ZZGF.  Exchange of information between Ombudsman and State or Territory inspecting authorities  
   3ZZGG.  Ombudsman not to be sued  
   3ZZGH.  Report on inspection  

           Division 8--Unauthorised disclosure of information

   3ZZHA.  Unauthorised disclosure of information  

           Division 9--Other matters

   3ZZIA.  Delegation  
   3ZZIB.  Law relating to legal professional privilege not affected  

   PART IAAB--MONITORING--OF COMPLIANCE WITH PART 5.3 SUPERVISORY ORDERS ETC.

           Division 1--Introduction

   3ZZJA.  Simplified outline of this Part  
   3ZZJB.  Definitions  
   3ZZJC.  Prescribed connection with premises  
   3ZZJD.  Privileges not abrogated  
   3ZZJE.  Application of Part  

           Division 2--Powers of constables in relation to premises

              Subdivision A--Monitoring powers

   3ZZKA.  Entering premises by consent or under a warrant  
   3ZZKB.  General monitoring powers  
   3ZZKC.  Operating electronic equipment  
   3ZZKD.  Securing electronic equipment to obtain expert assistance  

              Subdivision B--Powers to ask questions and seek production of documents

   3ZZKE.  Asking questions and seeking production of documents  

              Subdivision C--Other powers

   3ZZKF.  Other powers  
   3ZZKG.  Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant  

           Division 3--Powers of constables in relation to persons subject to Part 5.3 supervisory orders

   3ZZLA.  Searching a person by consent or under a warrant  
   3ZZLB.  Monitoring powers  
   3ZZLC.  Seizure powers  
   3ZZLD.  Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant  

           Division 4--Obligations and incidental powers of constables

   3ZZNA.  Consent of occupier of premises  
   3ZZNB.  Consent to search of a person  
   3ZZNC.  Announcement before entry under warrant  
   3ZZND.  Constable to be in possession of warrant  
   3ZZNE.  Details of warrant etc. to be given to occupier  
   3ZZNF.  Compensation for damage to electronic equipment  
   3ZZNG.  Occupier entitled to be present during search  
   3ZZNH.  Person subject to a Part 5.3 supervisory order is entitled to be present during search  

           Division 5--Monitoring warrants

   3ZZOA.  Monitoring warrant in relation to premises  
   3ZZOB.  Monitoring warrant in relation to a person  
   3ZZOC.  Restrictions on personal searches  
   3ZZOD.  Monitoring warrant must not be executed if the relevant Part 5.3 supervisory order is revoked etc.  

           Division 6--Monitoring warrants by telephone or other electronic means

   3ZZPA.  Monitoring warrants by telephone or other electronic means  
   3ZZPB.  Offences relating to telephone warrants  

           Division 7--Extension of periods in which things secured

   3ZZQA.  Extension of periods in which things secured  

           Division 8--Things seized, documents produced, and answers given, under this Part

   3ZZRA.  Receipts for things seized under this Part  
   3ZZRB.  Using, sharing and returning things seized under this Part  
   3ZZRC.  Using, sharing and returning documents produced under section 3ZZKE  
   3ZZRD.  Answers to questions asked under section 3ZZKE  

           Division 9--Powers of issuing officers

   3ZZSA.  Powers of issuing officers  

           Division 10--General

   3ZZTA.  Conduct of ordinary searches and frisk searches  
   3ZZTB.  Protection of persons--control order declared to be void  
   3ZZTC.  Dealing with things, information or documents obtained under a monitoring warrant--control order declared to be void  
   3ZZTD.  Commissioner to keep documents connected with issue of monitoring warrants  
   3ZZTE.  Commissioner to notify Ombudsman in relation to monitoring warrants  

           Division 11--Inspections by Ombudsman

   3ZZUA.  Appointment of inspecting officers  
   3ZZUB.  Inspection of records by the Ombudsman  
   3ZZUC.  Power to obtain relevant information  
   3ZZUD.  Offence  
   3ZZUE.  Ombudsman to be given information etc. despite other laws  
   3ZZUF.  Exchange of information between Ombudsman and State or Territory inspecting authorities  
   3ZZUG.  Ombudsman not to be sued  
   3ZZUH.  Annual report  

   PART IAABA--MONITORING--OF COMPLIANCE WITH COMMUNITY SAFETY SUPERVISION ORDERS ETC.

   3ZZUHA. Simplified outline of this Part  
   3ZZUHB. Definitions  
   3ZZUHC. Application of Part IAAB to community safety supervision orders  

   PART IAAC--ACCOUNT--TAKEOVER WARRANTS

           Division 1--Introduction

   3ZZUJ.  Simplified outline of this Part  
   3ZZUK.  Definitions  
   3ZZUL.  When a person takes control of an online account  
   3ZZUM.  Appropriate authorising officer  

           Division 2--Account takeover warrants

   3ZZUMA. Sunsetting  
   3ZZUN.  Application for account takeover warrant  
   3ZZUP.  Determining the application  
   3ZZUQ.  What must an account takeover warrant contain?  
   3ZZUR.  What an account takeover warrant authorises  
   3ZZUS.  Variation of account takeover warrant  
   3ZZUT.  Revocation of account takeover warrant  
   3ZZUU.  Discontinuance of execution of account takeover warrant  
   3ZZUV.  Restoration of online account  
   3ZZUW.  Relationship of this Division to parliamentary privileges and immunities  

           Division 3--Emergency authorisations

   3ZZUWA. Sunsetting  
   3ZZUX.  Emergency authorisation--serious risks to person or property  
   3ZZUY.  Record of emergency authorisations to be made  
   3ZZUZ.  Attributes of emergency authorisations  
   3ZZVA.  Application for approval of emergency authorisation  
   3ZZVB.  Consideration of application  
   3ZZVC.  Magistrate may approve giving of an emergency authorisation  
   3ZZVD.  Admissibility of evidence  
   3ZZVE.  Restoration of online account  
   3ZZVF.  Relationship of this Division to parliamentary privileges and immunities  

           Division 4--Assistance orders

   3ZZVG.  Person with knowledge of an online account to provide assistance  

           Division 5--Restrictions on use and disclosure of information

   3ZZVH.  Unauthorised use or disclosure of protected information  
   3ZZVJ.  Dealing with records obtained under, or relating to, account takeover warrants etc.  
   3ZZVK.  Protection of account takeover technologies and methods  

           Division 6--Reporting and record keeping

   3ZZVL.  Chief officers' annual reports to the Minister and the Ombudsman  
   3ZZVM.  Chief officers' annual reports to the Minister  
   3ZZVN.  Keeping documents connected with account takeover warrants  
   3ZZVP.  Register of applications for account takeover warrants and emergency authorisations  

           Division 7--Inspections

   3ZZVQ.  Appointment of inspecting officers  
   3ZZVR.  Inspection of records by the Ombudsman  
   3ZZVS.  Power to obtain relevant information  
   3ZZVT.  Offence  
   3ZZVU.  Ombudsman to be given information and access despite other laws  
   3ZZVV.  Delegation by Ombudsman  
   3ZZVW.  Ombudsman not to be sued  
   3ZZVX.  Report on inspection  

           Division 8--Miscellaneous

   3ZZVY.  Minor defects in connection with account takeover warrant  
   3ZZVZ.  Evidentiary certificates  
   3ZZWA.  Compensation for property loss or serious damage  

   PART IA--GENERAL

   4AAA.   Commonwealth laws conferring non - judicial functions and powers on officers  
   4AAB.   Arrangements for conferral of non - judicial functions and powers  
   4A.     Meaning of certain words  
   4AA.    Penalty units  
   4AB.    Conversion of pecuniary penalties expressed in dollar amounts to penalty units  
   4B.     Pecuniary penalties--natural persons and bodies corporate  
   4C.     Offences under 2 or more laws  
   4D.     Penalties  
   4E.     Pecuniary penalties  
   4F.     Effect of alterations in penalties  
   4G.     Indictable offences  
   4H.     Summary offences  
   4J.     Certain indictable offences may be dealt with summarily  
   4JA.    Some indictable offences punishable by fine only may be dealt with summarily  
   4K.     Continuing and multiple offences  
   4L.     Specified defences not to preclude other defences  
   4M.     Children under 10  
   4N.     Children over 10 but under 14  
   6.      Accessory after the fact  
   9.      Seizure and condemnation of forfeitable goods  
   9A.     Forfeited articles to be dealt with by Official Trustee  
   9B.     Costs etc. payable to Official Trustee  
   13.     Institution of proceedings in respect of offences  
   15.     Remand of defendant  
   15AA.   Bail not to be granted in certain cases  
   15AAA.  Bail not to be granted to various persons charged with, or convicted of, certain Commonwealth child sex offences  
   15AB.   Matters to be considered in certain bail applications  
   15A.    Enforcement of fines etc.  
   15B.    Time for commencement of prosecutions  
   15C.    Form of indictments, information and summonses  
   15E.    Privilege of Parliament not affected  
   15F.    Civil rights not affected  

   PART IAB--CONTROLLED--OPERATIONS

           Division 1--Preliminary

   15G.    Objects of Part  
   15GA.   Relationship to other laws and matters  
   15GB.   Concurrent operation of State and Territory laws  
   15GC.   Definitions  
   15GD.   Meaning of controlled operation and major controlled operation  
   15GE.   Meaning of serious Commonwealth offence and serious State offence that has a federal aspect  
   15GF.   Meaning of authorising officer etc.  
   15GG.   ART Minister may nominate ART members  

           Division 2--Authorisation of controlled operations

              Subdivision A--Authorities to conduct controlled operations

   15GH.   Applications for authorities to conduct controlled operations  
   15GI.   Determination of applications  
   15GJ.   Manner of granting authority  
   15GK.   Form of authority  
   15GL.   Written record of urgent authority must be issued  
   15GM.   Change of principal law enforcement officer  
   15GN.   Commencement and duration of authorities  

              Subdivision B--Variation of authorities by appropriate authorising officers

   15GO.   Variation of authority by appropriate authorising officer  
   15GP.   Application to appropriate authorising officer  
   15GQ.   Requirements for variation of authority  
   15GR.   Manner of varying authority  
   15GS.   Form of variation of authority  

              Subdivision C--Variations of authorities by nominated Tribunal member: extensions beyond 3 months

   15GT.   Variation of formal authority to extend period of effect beyond 3 months  
   15GU.   Application to nominated Tribunal member  
   15GV.   Determination of application  
   15GW.   Manner of varying formal authority  
   15GX.   Form of variation of formal authority  

              Subdivision D--Other matters

   15GY.   Cancellation of authorities  
   15GZ.   Effect of authorities  
   15H.    Defect in authority  

           Division 3--Protection from criminal responsibility and related provisions

              Subdivision A--Controlled operations under this Part

   15HA.   Protection from criminal responsibility for controlled conduct during controlled operations  
   15HB.   Indemnification of participants against civil liability  
   15HC.   Effect of sections 15HA and 15HB on other laws relating to criminal investigation  
   15HD.   Effect of being unaware of variation or cancellation of authority  
   15HE.   Protection from criminal responsibility for certain ancillary conduct  
   15HF.   Compensation for property loss or serious damage  
   15HG.   Notification requirements  

              Subdivision B--Controlled operations under a corresponding State controlled operations law

   15HH.   Protection from criminal responsibility for conduct under a corresponding State controlled operations law  
   15HI.   Effect of section 15HH on other laws relating to criminal investigation  
   15HJ.   Protection from criminal responsibility for certain ancillary conduct  

           Division 4--Compliance and monitoring

   15HK.   Unauthorised disclosure of information  
   15HM.   Chief officers' 6 monthly reports to Ombudsman and Minister  
   15HN.   Chief officers' annual reports to Minister and Ombudsman  
   15HO.   Annual report by Ombudsman  
   15HP.   Keeping documents connected with controlled operations  
   15HQ.   General register  
   15HR.   Appointment of inspecting officers  
   15HS.   Inspection of records by the Ombudsman  
   15HT.   Power to obtain relevant information  
   15HU.   Offence  
   15HV.   Ombudsman to be given information and access despite other laws  
   15HW.   Exchange of information between Ombudsman and State inspecting authorities  
   15HX.   Delegation by Ombudsman  
   15HY.   Ombudsman not to be sued  

           Division 5--Miscellaneous

   15HZ.   Evidence of authorities  
   15J.    Secretary of Immigration and Border Protection Department to be notified of certain authorities  

   PART IABA--INTEGRITY--TESTING

           Division 1--Introduction

   15JA.   Integrity testing--simplified outline  
   15JB.   Integrity testing--concurrent operation of State and Territory laws  
   15JC.   Integrity testing--definitions  
   15JD.   Integrity testing--meaning of integrity testing operation  

           Division 2--Integrity testing operations: authority

   15JE.   Integrity testing authorities--circumstances in which applications may be made  
   15JF.   Integrity testing authorities--application  
   15JG.   Integrity testing authorities--grant  
   15JH.   Integrity testing authorities--form  
   15JI.   Integrity testing authorities--notice to National Anti - Corruption Commissioner  
   15JJ.   Integrity testing authorities--duration  
   15JK.   Integrity testing authorities--variation  
   15JL.   Integrity testing authorities--cancellation  
   15JM.   Integrity testing authorities--defects  

           Division 3--Integrity testing operations: protection of participants

   15JN.   Integrity testing operations--authorised conduct  
   15JO.   Integrity testing operations--indemnity against civil liability  
   15JP.   Integrity testing operations--participants unaware of variation or cancellation of authority  

           Division 4--Integrity testing operations: disclosure of information

   15JQ.   Integrity testing operations--disclosure  
   15JR.   Integrity testing operations--disclosure endangering safety etc.  

           Division 5--Integrity testing operations: reporting

   15JS.   Integrity testing operations--annual reports  

           Division 6--Integrity testing operations: evidence

   15JT.   Evidence of integrity testing authorities  

   PART IAC--ASSUMED--IDENTITIES

           Division 1--Preliminary

   15K.    Definitions  

           Division 2--Authority for Assumed Identity

   15KA.   Application for authority to acquire or use assumed identity  
   15KB.   Determination of applications  
   15KC.   Form of authority  
   15KD.   Period of authority  
   15KE.   Variation or cancellation of authority  
   15KF.   Yearly review of authority  
   15KG.   Making entries in register of births, deaths or marriages  
   15KH.   Effect of authority ceasing to be in force on register of births, deaths or marriages  

           Division 3--Evidence of Assumed Identity

   15KI.   Request for evidence of assumed identity  
   15KJ.   Government issuing agencies to comply with request  
   15KK.   Non - government issuing agencies may comply with request  
   15KL.   Cancellation of evidence of assumed identity  
   15KM.   Return of evidence of assumed identity  
   15KN.   Protection from criminal liability--officers of issuing agencies  
   15KO.   Indemnity for issuing agencies and officers  

           Division 4--Effect of Authority

   15KP.   Assumed identity may be acquired and used  
   15KQ.   Protection from criminal liability--authorised persons  
   15KR.   Protection from criminal liability--third parties  
   15KS.   Indemnity for authorised persons  
   15KT.   Particular qualifications  
   15KU.   Effect of being unaware of variation or cancellation of authority  
   15KV.   Transfer of control of authorities  
   15KW.   Consequences of transfer of control of authorities  

           Division 5--Mutual Recognition under Corresponding Laws

   15KX.   Requests to a participating jurisdiction for evidence of assumed identity  
   15KY.   Requests from a participating jurisdiction for evidence of assumed identity  
   15KZ.   Directions from a participating jurisdiction to cancel evidence of assumed identity  
   15L.    Indemnity for issuing agencies and officers  
   15LA.   Application of this Part to authorities under corresponding laws  

           Division 6--Compliance and Monitoring

              Subdivision A--Misuse of Assumed Identity and Information

   15LB.   Misuse of assumed identity  
   15LC.   Disclosing information about assumed identity  

              Subdivision B--Reporting and record-keeping

   15LD.   Reports about authorities for assumed identities etc.--law enforcement agencies  
   15LE.   Reports about authorities for assumed identities etc.--intelligence agencies  
   15LF.   Record keeping  
   15LG.   Audit of records  

           Division 7--General

   15LH.   Delegation of chief officer's functions  

   PART IACA--WITNESS--IDENTITY PROTECTION FOR OPERATIVES

           Division 1--Preliminary

   15M.    Definitions  
   15MA.   Meaning of criminal proceeding  
   15MB.   Meaning of civil proceeding  
   15MC.   When a charge is outstanding or pending  

           Division 2--Witness Identity Protection Certificates for Operatives

   15MD.   Application of Part  
   15ME.   Witness identity protection certificate  
   15MF.   Statutory declaration by operative  
   15MG.   Form of witness identity protection certificate  
   15MH.   Filing and notification  
   15MI.   Leave for non - compliance  
   15MJ.   Effect of witness identity protection certificate  
   15MK.   Orders to protect operative's identity etc.  
   15ML.   Disclosure of operative's identity to presiding officer  
   15MM.   Disclosure of operative's identity etc. despite certificate  
   15MN.   Application for leave--joinder as respondent  
   15MO.   Directions to jury  
   15MP.   Appeals and adjournments  
   15MQ.   Witness identity protection certificate--cancellation  
   15MR.   Permission to give information disclosing operative's identity etc.  
   15MS.   Disclosure offences  
   15MT.   Evidentiary certificates  
   15MU.   Reports about witness identity protection certificates  

           Division 3--Mutual Recognition under Corresponding Laws

   15MW.   Recognition of witness identity protection certificates under corresponding laws  

           Division 4--General

   15MX.   Delegation  

   PART IAD--PROTECTING--VULNERABLE PERSONS

           Division 1--Introduction

   15Y.    Proceedings to which this Part applies  
   15YA.   Definitions  
   15YAA.  Vulnerable adult complainants  
   15YAB.  Special witnesses  

           Division 2--Admissibility of evidence

   15YB.   Evidence of sexual reputation  
   15YC.   Evidence of sexual experience  
   15YD.   Leave under this Division  

           Division 3--Cross-examination

   15YE.   Disallowing inappropriate or aggressive cross - examination  
   15YF.   Unrepresented defendants--cross - examination of child complainants  
   15YG.   Unrepresented defendants--cross - examination of vulnerable persons  
   15YH.   Represented defendants--cross - examination of vulnerable persons  
   15YHA.  Committal proceedings--cross - examination of vulnerable persons  

           Division 4--Special facilities for vulnerable persons to give evidence

   15YI.   Closed - circuit television  
   15YJ.   Giving evidence by closed - circuit television  
   15YK.   Viewing evidence given by closed - circuit television  
   15YL.   Alternative arrangements for giving evidence  

           Division 5--Use of video recordings

   15YM.   Use of video recordings  
   15YN.   Admissibility of evidence given using video recordings  

           Division 5A--Special rules for later trials

   15YNA.  When this Division applies  
   15YNB.  Original evidence admissible in new proceeding  
   15YNC.  Vulnerable person not to be made to give further evidence  
   15YND.  Defendants' access to video recordings  
   15YNE.  Warnings etc. not to be given about vulnerable persons' evidence  
   15YNF.  Division applies despite other rules of evidence  

           Division 6--Miscellaneous

   15YO.   Adults accompanying vulnerable persons  
   15YP.   Excluding people from the courtroom  
   15YQ.   Warnings etc. not to be given about vulnerable persons evidence  
   15YR.   Publication identifying child witnesses, child complainants or vulnerable adult complainants  
   15YS.   General powers of a court  
   15YT.   Other video link evidence provisions are unaffected  

   PART IAE--VIDEO--LINK EVIDENCE IN PROCEEDINGS FOR TERRORISM AND RELATED OFFENCES ETC.

   15YU.   Proceedings to which this Part applies  
   15YV.   When court may take evidence by video link  
   15YW.   Observers  
   15YX.   Adjournment after a section 15YV direction or order etc.  
   15YY.   Technical requirements for video link  
   15YZ.   Direction to jury  
   15YZA.  Application of laws about witnesses  
   15YZB.  Administration of oaths and affirmations  
   15YZC.  Expenses  
   15YZD.  Appeals against section 15YV directions or orders etc.  
   15YZE.  Other laws about evidence not affected  
   15YZF.  Saving of other laws  

   PART IB--SENTENCING--, IMPRISONMENT AND RELEASE OF FEDERAL OFFENDERS

           Division 1--Interpretation

   16.     Interpretation  
   16AAAA. Victim impact statements  

           Division 2--General sentencing principles

   16A.    Matters to which court to have regard when passing sentence etc.--federal offences  
   16AA.   Matters to which court to have regard when passing sentence etc.--Northern Territory offences  
   16AAA.  Minimum penalties for certain offences  
   16AAB.  Second or subsequent offence  
   16AAC.  Exclusions and reductions--minimum penalties  
   16AB.   Matters relating to victim impact statements  
   16AC.   Reduction for cooperation with law enforcement agencies  
   16B.    Court to have regard to other periods of imprisonment required to be served  
   16BA.   Taking other offences into account  
   16C.    Fines  
   16D.    No corporal punishment  

           Division 3--Sentences of imprisonment

   16E.    Commencement of sentences  
   16F.    Court to explain sentence  
   17A.    Restriction on imposing sentences  
   17B.    Restriction on imposing sentences for certain minor offences  
   18.     Sentence of imprisonment  
   19.     Cumulative, partly cumulative or concurrent sentences  
   19A.    Detention of person in State or Territory prisons  

           Division 4--The fixing of non-parole periods and the making of recognizance release orders

   19AB.   When court must fix non - parole period  
   19AC.   When court must fix a recognizance release order  
   19AD.   Persons already subject to a non - parole period  
   19AE.   Persons already subject to recognizance release order  
   19AF.   Non - parole period or pre - release periods not to exceed sentence  
   19AG.   Non - parole periods for sentences for certain offences  
   19AH.   Failure to fix non - parole period or make recognizance release order  
   19AHA.  Rectification of errors etc. in sentences, non - parole periods and recognizance release orders  
   19AJ.   Court may only fix non - parole periods or make recognizance release orders for federal sentences of imprisonment  
   19AK.   Possible deportation no impediment to fixing non - parole period  

           Division 5--Conditional release on parole or licence

              Subdivision A--Release on parole or licence

   19AKA.  Purposes of parole  
   19AL.   Release on parole--making of parole order  
   19ALA.  Matters that may be considered in decisions about parole orders  
   19ALB.  Decisions about parole orders--terrorism and control orders  
   19AM.   Release on parole--when is a person released  
   19AMA.  Release on parole--parole period  
   19AN.   Parole order is subject to conditions  
   19AP.   Release on licence  
   19APA.  Amendment of parole orders and licences  
   19APB.  Effect of parole order and licence on sentence  

              Subdivision B--Revocation of parole order or license

   19AQ.   Parole order or licence revoked following further offence  
   19AR.   Fixing of non - parole period etc. where parole or licence taken to be revoked under section 19AQ  
   19AS.   Court to issue warrant of detention where person required to serve balance of sentence  
   19AT.   What happens when later conviction is quashed?  
   19AU.   Attorney - General may revoke parole order or licence  
   19AV.   Arrest of person whose parole order or licence revoked by Attorney - General  
   19AW.   Where person on parole or licence notified of revocation  
   19AX.   Where person on parole or licence not notified of revocation  
   19AY.   Appeals in respect of warrants issued under subsection 19AW(1) or that subsection as applied  
   19AZ.   Evidence before prescribed authority  
   19AZA.  Disobedience of summons etc.  
   19AZB.  Can person be released on parole or licence if earlier parole order or licence revoked?  

              Subdivision C--State and Territory laws providing for leave of absence, pre-release etc.

   19AZD.  State and Territory laws providing for leave of absence, pre - release etc. to apply to federal offenders  

              Subdivision D--Discharge without conviction, conditional release and sentencing alternatives

   19B.    Discharge of offenders without proceeding to conviction  
   20.     Conditional release of offenders after conviction  
   20A.    Failure to comply with condition of discharge or release  
   20AA.   Power to discharge or vary conditions of recognizance  
   20AB.   Additional sentencing alternatives  
   20AC.   Failure to comply with sentence passed, or order made, under subsection 20AB(1)  

           Division 6--Unfitness to be tried

   20B.    Consequences of preliminary finding that person unfit to be tried  
   20BA.   Upon determining prima facie case, court to dismiss charge or to determine fitness within 12 months  
   20BB.   Persons found by a court to be likely to be fit within 12 months  
   20BC.   Persons found by a court not to be likely to be fit within 12 months  
   20BD.   Review by Attorney - General  
   20BE.   Attorney - General may order release  
   20BF.   Release order may be revoked  
   20BG.   Attorney - General to review detention of persons taken back into detention  
   20BH.   State or Territory mental health authorities to be notified of certain releases  
   20BI.   Appeals against some Victorian jury findings of unfitness to be tried  

           Division 7--Acquittal because of mental illness

   20BJ.   Acquittal where person mentally ill  
   20BK.   Review by Attorney - General  
   20BL.   Attorney - General may order release  
   20BM.   Release order may be revoked  
   20BN.   Attorney - General to review detention of persons taken back into detention  
   20BP.   State or Territory authorities to be notified of certain releases  

           Division 8--Summary disposition of persons suffering from mental illness or intellectual disability

   20BQ.   Person suffering from mental illness or intellectual disability  
   20BR.   Means by which court may be informed  

           Division 9--Sentencing alternatives for persons suffering from mental illness or intellectual disability

   20BS.   Hospital orders  
   20BT.   Lesser periods of imprisonment fixed under hospital orders  
   20BU.   Discharge of hospital orders  
   20BV.   Psychiatric probation orders  
   20BW.   Breach of psychiatric probation orders  
   20BX.   Enforcement of psychiatric probation orders  
   20BY.   Program probation orders  

           Division 9A--Sharing information relevant to federal offenders

   20BZ.   Definitions  
   20BZA.  Authorised officers may request or require information relevant to federal offenders  
   20BZB.  Authorised officers may disclose federal offender information  
   20BZC.  Delegation  

           Division 10--Miscellaneous

   20C.    Offences by children and young persons  
   21B.    Reparation for offences  
   21D.    Prerogative of mercy and other Commonwealth laws unaffected  
   21F.    Prescribed authorities and parole officers  
   22.     Conditions etc. that a court may impose on certain offenders  
   22A.    State orders relating to Australian travel documents  

   PART IC--INVESTIGATION--OF COMMONWEALTH OFFENCES

           Division 1--Introduction

   23.     Outline of this Part  
   23A.    Application of Part  
   23AA.   How this Part applies to the Antarctic Territories  
   23B.    Definitions  

           Division 2--Powers of detention

              Subdivision A--Non-terrorism offences

   23C.    Period of investigation if arrested for a non - terrorism offence  
   23D.    Application may be made for extension of investigation period  
   23DA.   Magistrate may extend investigation period  

              Subdivision B--Terrorism offences

   23DB.   Period of investigation if arrested for a terrorism offence  
   23DC.   Time during which suspension or delay of questioning may be disregarded--application  
   23DD.   Time during which suspension or delay of questioning may be disregarded--time specified by magistrate  
   23DE.   Application may be made for extension of investigation period  
   23DF.   Magistrate may extend investigation period  

              Subdivision C--Miscellaneous

   23E.    Evidentiary provisions if application made by electronic means  

           Division 3--Obligations of investigating officials

   23F.    Cautioning persons who are under arrest or protected suspects  
   23G.    Right to communicate with friend, relative and legal practitioner  
   23H.    Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders  
   23K.    Persons under 18  
   23L.    Exceptions  
   23M.    Providing information relating to persons who are under arrest or protected suspects  
   23N.    Right to interpreter  
   23P.    Right of non - Australian nationals to communicate with consular office  
   23Q.    Treatment of persons under arrest  
   23S.    Right to remain silent etc. not affected  
   23T.    Acts authorised under other laws  
   23U.    Tape recording of information required to be given to person under arrest  
   23V.    Tape recording of confessions and admissions  
   23W.    Proof of belief  

   PART ID--FORENSIC--PROCEDURES

           Division 1--Explanation of expressions used

   23WA.   Definitions  
   23WB.   Interview friends  

           Division 2--Authority and time limits for forensic procedures on suspects: summary of rules

   23WC.    How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances  
   23WCA.  Time limits for carrying out forensic procedures  

           Division 3--Forensic procedures on suspect by consent

   23WD.   Forensic procedure may be carried out with informed consent of suspect  
   23WE.   People who cannot consent to forensic procedures  
   23WF.   Informed consent to forensic procedures--general  
   23WG.   Informed consent to forensic procedures--Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders  
   23WH.   Constable may request suspect to consent to forensic procedure  
   23WI.   Matters to be considered by constable before requesting consent to forensic procedure  
   23WJ.   Matters that suspect must be informed of before giving consent  
   23WK.   Withdrawal of consent  
   23WL.   Recording of giving of information and suspect's responses  
   23WLA.  Time for carrying out forensic procedure--suspect not in custody  

           Division 4--Non-intimate forensic procedures on suspect by order of senior police officer

   23WM.   Non - intimate forensic procedure may be carried out by order of senior police officer  
   23WN.   Circumstances in which senior police officer may order non - intimate forensic procedures  
   23WO.   Matters to be considered by senior police officer before ordering forensic procedure  
   23WP.   Record of senior police officer's order  

           Division 5--Forensic procedures on suspect by order of a magistrate

              Subdivision A--General

   23WQ.   Forensic procedure may be carried out by order of magistrate  
   23WR.   Circumstances in which magistrate may order forensic procedure  

              Subdivision B--Final orders

   23WS.   Final order for carrying out of forensic procedure  
   23WT.   Matters to be considered by magistrate before ordering forensic procedure  
   23WU.   Application for order  
   23WV.   Securing the presence of suspect at hearing--suspect in custody  
   23WW.   Securing the presence of suspect at hearing--suspect not in custody  
   23WX.   Procedure at hearing of application for order  
   23WY.   Making of order  

              Subdivision C--Interim orders

   23XA.   Interim order for carrying out of a forensic procedure  
   23XB.   Application for interim order  
   23XC.   Procedure at hearing of application for interim order  
   23XD.   Making of interim order  
   23XE.   Records of application and interim order  
   23XF.   Suspect may be prevented from destroying or contaminating evidence  
   23XG.   Results of forensic procedure carried out under interim order  

              Subdivision D--Time limits for forensic procedures ordered by magistrates

   23XGA.  Application  
   23XGB.  Time for carrying out forensic procedure--suspect not in custody  
   23XGC.  Arrest of suspect not in custody  
   23XGD.  Time for carrying out forensic procedure--suspect in custody  

              Subdivision E--Reports of proceedings under Division

   23XH.   Restrictions on publication  

           Division 6--Carrying out forensic procedures on suspects

              Subdivision A--General provisions

   23XI.   General rules for carrying out forensic procedures  
   23XIA.  No questioning during forensic procedure  
   23XIB.  Suspect must be cautioned before forensic procedure starts  
   23XJ.   Use of force in carrying out forensic procedures  
   23XK.   Forensic procedures not to be carried out in cruel, inhuman or degrading manner  
   23XL.   Taking of hair samples  

              Subdivision B--Persons involved in forensic procedures

   23XM.   Persons who may carry out forensic procedures  

              Subdivision C--Further provisions about who may carry out forensic procedures

   23XN.   Certain forensic procedures generally to be carried out by person of same sex as suspect  
   23XO.   Person may get help to carry out forensic procedures  

              Subdivision D--Presence of other people while forensic procedure is carried out

   23XP.   Medical practitioner or dentist of suspect's choice may be present for intimate forensic procedures  
   23XQ.   Presence of interview friend or legal representative--children and incapable persons  
   23XR.   Presence of interview friend or legal representative--Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders  
   23XS.   Presence of constables  
   23XSA.  Presence of prison officers  

              Subdivision E--Recording of forensic procedure

   23XT.   Recording of forensic procedure  

              Subdivision F--Procedure after forensic procedure is carried out

   23XU.   Samples--sufficient material to share  
   23XUA.  Samples--insufficient material to share  
   23XV.   Photographs  
   23XW.   Results of analysis  
   23XWA.  Preventing the carrying out of forensic procedure  

           Division 6A--Carrying out of certain forensic procedures after conviction of serious and prescribed offenders

   23XWB.  Forensic procedures to which Division applies  
   23XWC.  Non - intimate forensic procedures authorised to be carried out on offenders  
   23XWD.  Intimate forensic procedures authorised to be carried out on serious offenders  
   23XWE.  Application of Division 6  
   23XWF.  Scope of authorisation  
   23XWG.  Informed consent to forensic procedures  
   23XWH.  Constable may request offender to consent to forensic procedure  
   23XWI.  Matters to be considered by constable before requesting consent to forensic procedure  
   23XWJ.  Matters that offender must be informed of before giving consent  
   23XWK.  Circumstances in which constable may order non - intimate forensic procedure  
   23XWL.  Matters to be considered by constable  
   23XWM.  Recording of giving of information and consent  
   23XWN.  Record of constable's order  
   23XWNA. Circumstances in which judge or magistrate may order forensic procedure  
   23XWO.  Judge or magistrate order for carrying out forensic procedure on offender  
   23XWOA. Securing the presence of offender at hearing--offender in custody  
   23XWOB. Securing the presence of offender at hearing--offender not in custody  
   23XWP.  Carrying out forensic procedure following conviction  

           Division 6B--Carrying out of forensic procedures on volunteers and certain other persons

   23XWQ.  Carrying out of forensic procedures on volunteers  
   23XWR.  Informed consent of volunteer or parent or guardian of volunteer  
   23XWS.  Recording of giving of information and consent  
   23XWT.  Withdrawal of consent  
   23XWU.  Circumstances in which magistrate may order the carrying out of forensic procedure on a child or incapable person  
   23XWV.  Retention of forensic material by order of a magistrate after volunteer, parent or guardian of child or incapable person withdraws consent  

           Division 7--Admissibility of evidence

              Subdivision A--Forensic evidence

   23XX.   Inadmissibility of evidence from improper forensic procedures etc.  
   23XY.   Inadmissibility of evidence where forensic material required to be destroyed  

              Subdivision B--Other evidence

   23XZ.   Admissibility of evidence relating to consent to forensic procedure  
   23YA.   Admissibility of evidence relating to carrying out of forensic procedure  
   23YB.   Obstructing the carrying out of forensic procedure  

              Subdivision C--Application

   23YBA.  Division does not apply to a proceeding in a foreign country or an international tribunal  

           Division 8--Destruction of forensic material

   23YBB.  Application  
   23YC.   Destruction of forensic material where interim order disallowed  
   23YD.   Destruction of forensic material after 12 months  
   23YDAA. Destruction of forensic material taken from offender after conviction quashed  
   23YDAB. Destruction of forensic material where related evidence is inadmissible  

           Division 8A--Commonwealth and State/Territory DNA database systems

   23YDAC. Definitions  
   23YDACA.Integration of Commonwealth DNA database system and State/Territory DNA database systems  
   23YDAD. Supply of forensic material for purposes of DNA database  
   23YDAE. Use of information on Commonwealth DNA database system or NCIDD  
   23YDAF. Permissible matching of DNA profiles  
   23YDAG. Recording, retention and removal of identifying information on Commonwealth DNA database system  

           Division 9--General provisions relating to operation of this Part

   23YDA.  Interpreters  
   23YE.   Powers etc. of legal representatives and interview friends  
   23YF.   Obligation of investigating constables relating to tape recordings  
   23YG.   Material required to be made available to suspect, offender or volunteer  
   23YH.   No charge to be made for giving material etc. to suspects, offenders and volunteers  
   23YI.   Proof of belief or suspicion  
   23YJ.   Proof of impracticability  
   23YJA.  Proof that time should be disregarded  
   23YK.   Proof of voluntary waiver of certain rights  
   23YKA.  Application of sections 23YI to 23YK  
   23YL.   Liability for forensic procedures  
   23YM.   Experts not obliged to carry out forensic procedures  
   23YN.   Retention of electronic recordings  
   23YO.   Disclosure of information  
   23YP.   Taking, retention and use of forensic material  
   23YPA.  Analysis of forensic material  
   23YQ.   Commissioner may delegate functions and powers  

           Division 9A--Carrying out forensic procedures at the request of a foreign country or international tribunal

              Subdivision A--Requests by foreign countries or international tribunals

   23YQA.  Application of Subdivision  
   23YQB.  Providing evidence and material resulting from the forensic procedure  

              Subdivision B--Requests by a foreign law enforcement agency

   23YQC.  Application of Subdivision  
   23YQD.  Providing forensic material etc. to a foreign law enforcement agency  

           Division 10--Operation of this Part and effect on other laws

   23YQE.  Part does not apply to persons under 10  
   23YR.   Relationship with Part IAA  
   23YS.   Relationship with Part IC  
   23YU.   Application of other laws  

           Division 11--Interjurisdictional enforcement

   23YUA.  Definitions  
   23YUB.  Registration of orders  
   23YUC.  Carrying out of registered orders  
   23YUD.  Database information  
   23YUDA. Arrangements with prisons or other places of detention  

           Division 11A--Operation of this Part in relation to certain incidents

   23YUE.  Definitions  
   23YUF.  Application of this Division  
   23YUG.  Use of information on DNA database systems  
   23YUH.  Permissible matching of DNA profiles  
   23YUI.  Disclosure of information  
   23YUJ.  This Division does not restrict operation of this Part  

           Division 11B--Concurrent operation of State and Territory laws

   23YUL.  Concurrent operation of State and Territory laws  

   PART IE--FORFEITURE--OF CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL

           Division 1--Things this Part applies to

   23ZA.   Application  

           Division 2--Forfeiture by operation of law after notice is given

   23ZB.   Forfeiture of material by operation of law  
   23ZC.   Providing copies of innocuous parts of material to be forfeited  

           Division 3--Forfeiture by court order on application

   23ZD.   Forfeiture of material by court order on application  

           Division 4--Provisions relating to forfeiture under this Part generally

   23ZE.   Effect of forfeiture under this Part  
   23ZF.   Compensation for forfeiture of electronic equipment etc.  
   23ZG.   Delegation by head of police force  

   PART IIA--PROTECTION--OF PUBLIC AND OTHER SERVICES

   30J.    Industrial disturbances, lock - outs and strikes  
   30K.    Obstructing or hindering the performance of services  

   PART III--OFFENCES--RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

           Division 1--Preliminary

   31.     Judicial proceeding and tribunal definitions  

           Division 2--Judges and magistrates

   34.     Judge or magistrate acting oppressively or when interested  

           Division 3--Evidence and witnesses

   35.     Giving false testimony  
   36.     Fabricating evidence  
   36A.    Intimidation of witnesses etc.  
   37.     Corruption of witnesses  
   38.     Deceiving witnesses  
   39.     Destroying evidence  
   40.     Preventing witnesses from attending Court  

           Division 4--Perverting the course of justice

   41.     Conspiracy to bring false accusation  
   42.     Conspiracy to defeat justice  
   43.     Attempting to pervert justice  
   44.     Compounding offences  
   45.     Inserting advertisements without authority of court  

           Division 5--Escape from criminal detention

   45A.    Criminal detention definitions  
   46.     Aiding prisoner to escape  
   46A.    Aiding prisoner to escape--conveying thing into prison etc.  
   47.     Escaping  
   47A.    Rescuing a prisoner from criminal detention  
   47B.    Person unlawfully at large  
   47C.    Permitting escape  
   48.     Harbouring etc. an escapee  
   48A.    Sentence ceases to run while escaped prisoner at large  

           Division 6--Seized property

   49.     Removing property under seizure  

   PART IV--PIRACY

   51.     Interpretation  
   52.     Piracy  
   53.     Operating a pirate - controlled ship or aircraft  
   54.     Seizure of pirate ships and aircraft etc.  
   55.     Written consent of Attorney - General required  
   56.     Evidence of certain matters  

   PART VIIA--OFFENCES--RELATING TO POSTAL SERVICES

   85E.    Interpretation--definitions  
   85F.    Interpretation--expressions used in Australian Postal Corporation Act  
   85G.    Forgery of postage stamps etc.  
   85H.    Special paper for postage stamps  
   85N.    Wrongful delivery of postal article etc.  
   85Q.    Forgery of postal messages etc.  
   85R.    Wrongful delivery of postal messages  
   85T.    Sending false postal messages  
   85U.    Obstructing carriage of articles by post  
   85V.    Interference with property of Australia Post  
   85W.    Causing controlled drugs or controlled plants to be carried by post  
   85Z.    Articles carried by post to be taken to be Australia Post's property  
   85ZA.   Postage stamps to be valuable securities etc.  

   PART VIIC--PARDONS--, QUASHED CONVICTIONS AND SPENT CONVICTIONS

           Division 1--Interpretation and application of Part

   85ZL.   Interpretation of Part  
   85ZM.   Meaning of conviction and spent conviction  
   85ZN.   Meaning of quash  
   85ZP.   Application of Part  
   85ZQ.   Part binds the Crown  

           Division 2--Pardons for persons wrongly convicted, and quashed convictions

   85ZR.   Pardons for persons wrongly convicted  
   85ZS.   Effect of pardons for persons wrongly convicted  
   85ZT.   Quashed convictions  
   85ZU.   Effect of quashed convictions  

           Division 3--Spent convictions

   85ZV.   Spent convictions  
   85ZW.   Effect of right of non - disclosure  

           Division 4--Convictions of further offences

   85ZX.   Convictions of further Commonwealth or Territory offences  
   85ZY.   Convictions of further State or foreign offences  

           Division 5--Complaints to Information Commissioner

   85ZZ.   Information Commissioner's functions  
   85ZZA.  Complaints to the Information Commissioner  
   85ZZB.  Identity of respondent to complaint  
   85ZZC.  Investigation of complaints  
   85ZZD.  Determinations of Information Commissioner  
   85ZZE.  Payment of compensation or expenses  
   85ZZF.  Enforcement of determination or recommendation  
   85ZZG.  Application of Privacy Act  

           Division 6--Exclusions

              Subdivision A--Exclusions relating to work with children (Divisions 2 and 3)

   85ZZGA. Object of Subdivision  
   85ZZGB. Exclusion: disclosing information to a person or body  
   85ZZGC. Exclusion: person or body taking information into account  
   85ZZGD. Exclusion: person or body disclosing information  
   85ZZGE. Prescribed persons and bodies  
   85ZZGF. Definitions  
   85ZZGG. Reviews of operation of this Subdivision  

              Subdivision AA--Exclusions relating to work with persons with disability (Divisions 2 and 3)

   85ZZGH. Object of Subdivision  
   85ZZGI. Exclusion: disclosing information to a person or body  
   85ZZGJ. Exclusion: person or body taking information into account  
   85ZZGK. Exclusion: person or body disclosing information  
   85ZZGL. Prescribed persons and bodies  
   85ZZGM. Definitions  
   85ZZGN. Reviews of operation of this Subdivision  

              Subdivision B--Exclusions (Division 3)

   85ZZH.  Exclusions  
   85ZZJ.  Further exclusions--law enforcement agencies  
   85ZZJA. Further exclusions--Australian Security Intelligence Organisation  

              Subdivision C--Other matters

   85ZZK.  Fair reporting: pardons and quashed convictions  
   85ZZL.  Criminal proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia  

   PART VIID--COLLECTING--, USING AND DISCLOSING PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE RELEVANT FOR INTEGRITY PURPOSES

   86B.    Simplified outline of this Part  
   86C.    Target entity may collect sensitive information for integrity purpose  
   86D.    Target entity may use personal information for integrity purpose  
   86E.    Disclosure of personal information to target entity for integrity purpose  
   86F.    This Part does not limit other laws  
   86G.    Guidelines on the operation of this Part  

   PART VIII--MISCELLANEOUS

   87.     False certificates  
   89.     Trespassing on Commonwealth land  
   89A.    Discharging firearms on or over Commonwealth land  
   90.     Trespass by cattle or live stock  
   90A.    Destroying etc. posters etc. relating to Commonwealth loans  
   90B.    False statements in documents filed etc. under laws of a Territory  
   91.     Regulations  
           SCHEDULE Form of explanation under section 23V


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