Representing the Australian Privacy Foundation at independent review Roundtable of Part 1D of the Crimes Act 1914: | Sydney, Australia

K. Michael, University of Wollongong

Abstract

Under section 23YV (5) of the Crimes Act 1914, a further independent review of Part 1D of the Crimes Act is being conducted. Part 1D provides for the collection and use of DNA material for law enforcement purposes and enables the inter-jurisdictional exchange of DNA data through the National Criminal Investigation DNA Database. More information relating to the review can be found at the following webpage: http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Consultationsreformsandreviews_ReviewofPart1DoftheCrimesAct1914_FurtherIndependentReviewofPart1DoftheCrimesAct1914 The Part 1D review committee chair, Mr Peter Ford, will be holding roundtables for interested stakeholders. The aim of the roundtables is to offer interested groups and individuals with the opportunity to provide input on issues that address the Terms of Reference for the Further Review of Part 1D.