House of Representatives

Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Minster for Home Affairs, the Hon Jason Clare MP)

NOTES ON CLAUSES

Clause 1 - Short title

This clause provides that, when enacted, the Bill may be cited as the Customs and AusCheck Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Act 2013 .

Clause 2 - Commencement

This clause sets out when the Act will commence.

Parts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 of Schedule 1 will commence on a day or days to be fixed by proclamation. However, if any of the provisions do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.

Part 3 of Schedule 1 will commence the day after the Act receives the Royal Assent.

Sections 1 to 3, Schedules 2 and 3, and anything in the Act not otherwise covered, will commence the day the Act receives the Royal Assent.

Clause 3 - Schedule(s)

This is a formal clause that enables the Schedules to amend Acts by including amendments under the title of the relevant Act.