📜 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Bill 2011
Assented toLABill 18823 February 2011
This Bill grants special powers to police, authorised personnel, and the Corruption and Crime Commission for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth in 2011. It amends the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 and addresses related matters to ensure safety and security during the event.
Impact
This Bill affects individuals attending or protesting near CHOGM events, granting authorities increased powers of search, seizure, and exclusion. It aims to ensure the safety and security of attendees and the smooth operation of the meeting, but may impact civil liberties.
Key Changes
["Creates 'CHOGM security areas' with special police powers.", "Allows for exclusion of individuals from security areas.", "Grants powers to stop, search, and seize prohibited items."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA23 Feb 2011
- LA Second Reading MovedLA23 Feb 2011
- LA Consideration in DetailLA22 Mar 2011
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA22 Mar 2011
- LC Second Reading MovedLC7 Apr 2011
- LA Third ReadingLA7 Apr 2011
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC19 May 2011
- LC AmendedLC22 June 2011
- LC Third ReadingLC22 June 2011
- Royal Assent11 July 2011
Affected Sectors
emergency_servicespublic_sectorjustice
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