RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation 1
3.1 The committee recommends that the Memorandum of Understanding
between the Australian Federal Police and the Commonwealth Director of Public
Prosecutions, which is intended to establish the working arrangements for the
Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce, should be finalised as soon as possible
following commencement of the Bill to provide certainty for officers in those
agencies working on proceeds of crime matters.
Recommendation 2
3.2 The committee recommends that the Commonwealth Director of Public
Prosecutions should become a permanent member of the Criminal Assets
Confiscation Taskforce.
Recommendation 3
3.3 The committee recommends that the Attorney-General's Department revise
and reissue the Explanatory Memorandum to the Bill to specifically include
information contained in the Department's submission, and evidence given at the
public hearing by the Department and the Australian Federal Police, which explains:
- the rationale for the proposed new powers and functions of the
Australian Federal Police with respect to proceeds of crime litigation;
- how it is envisaged that the powers and functions will be used;
and
- the relevant scrutiny and accountability mechanisms which will
ensure the integrity of the AFP's proceeds of crime litigation function.
Recommendation 4
3.4 Subject to Recommendation 3, and after due consideration of
Recommendations 1 and 2, the committee recommends that the Senate pass the
Bill.
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