Second Reading Speeches

Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2006

Type
Government
Portfolio
Defence
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Defence Act 1903
to permit the use of the Australian Defence Force to protect States and Territories in response to domestic security and violence situations and to protect Commonwealth interests where State and Territory jurisdictions do not apply. Also makes consequential amendments to the
Air Force Act 1923
,
Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001
and
Naval Defence Act 1910
.

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