Inquiry into the Crimes Legislation Amendment (National
Investigative Powers and Witness Protection) Bill 2006
Information about the inquiry
On 7 December 2006, the Senate referred the above Bill to the Legal
and Constitutional Committee for inquiry and report by 7 February
2007.
The Bill makes changes to law enforcement investigative powers,
including powers to conduct covert investigations and for new arrangements
for the provision of search warrants. It also amends laws for the protection
of witnesses.
Lodging Submissions
Submissions are called for by 19 January 2007. Submissions become
Committee documents and are only made public after a decision by the
Committee. Unauthorised release of submissions is not covered by
parliamentary privilege. Further assistance can be obtained by phoning the
secretariat on (02) 6277 3560.
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
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