After section 5 of the Principal Act , the following section is inserted in Part 2:

5A.     Appointment of interstate correctional officers and probation officers

(1)  The Secretary, with the consent of the employer of a correctional officer or a probation officer employed in another State or a Territory (however described in that State or Territory) may appoint such a correctional officer or probation officer to be a correctional officer or a probation officer for the purposes of this Act if the Secretary considers it is necessary to do so.

(2)  An appointment under subsection (1) is to be  –

(a) for such period not exceeding 90 days as may be determined by the Secretary; and

(b) on such terms and conditions as are specified in the instrument of appointment.