Australian Capital Territory
Explanatory Statement
Drugs of Dependence (Treatment Assessment Panel) Appointment 2006 (No 1)

Disallowable instrument DI2006—49
made under the
Drugs of Dependence Act 1989 section 131 - Appointment of Members

Part 9 of the Drugs of Dependence Act (1989) contains provisions relating to the referral for assessment and treatment of appropriate clients by the ACT Courts. The provisions allow such clients to be assessed by Treatment Assessment Panels and for the outcome of such assessments to be available in writing.

In accordance with s.131 of the Drugs of Dependence Act (1989) it is required that the Minister appoint members to the Treatment Assessment Panel. 

The three proposed members are to fill the position of Legal Practitioner on the Panel. The length of the appointment is for three years. The proposed appointees are not public servants.