Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Home Affairs, the Honourable Jason Clare MP)Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights
Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011
This Bill is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 .
Overview of the Bill
The Bill will establish the Anti-Dumping Commission, including the Commissioner, within the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Human rights implication
The Bill does not raise any human rights issues. No new powers, functions or duties will be imposed on the Commission or the Commissioner by this legislation. Instead, existing legislative powers contained in Part XVB of the Customs Act 1901 will be transferred from the CEO to the Commissioner.
Conclusion
The Bill is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.