House of Representatives

Revised Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator the Honourable Chris Ellison)

Schedule 8 - Crimes Act 1914

Proposed Schedule 8 will amend the Crimes Act 1914 . It will be proclaimed to commence after the commencement of the Measures to Combat Serious and Organised Crime Bill (which was introduced into Parliament on 4 April 2001) (the Measures Bill). The amendments are consequential on the proposal to replace all references in Commonwealth legislation to "Chairperson" and "Chairman" of the Authority with references to "Chair" of the Authority.

Items 1, 3, 5 and 6

Items 1, 3, 5 and 6 will replace references to "Chairperson" with references to "Chair" in provisions that will also be amended by the Measures Bill. If the Measures Bill does not amend the provisions, Items 1, 3, 5, and 6 will amend the existing Crimes Act provisions to which they refer.

Item 2

Item 2 will replace a reference to "Chairperson" with a reference to "Chair" in a provision that will be inserted by the Measures Bill. If the Measures Bill does not insert the provision, Item 2 will have no effect.

Item 4

Item 4 will replace a reference to "Chairperson" with a reference to "Chair" in a provision that will be repealed by the Measures Bill. If the Measures Bill does not repeal the provision, Item 4 will amend the existing Crimes Act provision to which it refers.