Australian Capital Territory

Victims of Crime (Victims Advisory Board)
Appointment 2011 (No 11)

Disallowable instrument DI2011 —159

made under the

Victims of Crime Act 1994, s22D (Appointed members of board)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Victims of Crime Act 1994 (the Act) governs the constitution and functions of the Victims Advisory Board of the Australian Capital Territory (the board). The board’s function is detailed in Part 4A, section 22B. Part 4 of the Act provides for the establishment and membership of the board.

Consultation has occurred with the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety regarding the appointment, as Ms Hilary Martin is not an ACT public servant. The Committee considered the proposed appointment and has made no comment.

This instrument is a disallowable instrument and appoints Ms Hilary Martin as one of the victims services groups members of the Victims Advisory Board of the Australian Capital Territory, commencing the day after notification of this instrument for a period of three years.  This appointment is made under s22D (1) (b) of the Act.