Australian Capital Territory

Victims of Crime (Victims Advisory Board)
Appointment 2012 (No 1)

Disallowable instrument DI2012–40

made under the

Victims of Crime Act 1994, s22D 
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This instrument is a disallowable instrument and appoints Justice John Burns as the representative of ACT Courts member of the Victims Advisory Board, for the period of three years commencing on the day after notification.  Justice Burns is employed in the ACT.  This appointment is made under s22D of the Act.
This appointment was submitted for consultation with the Standing Committee on Justice & Community Safety under part 19.3.3 of the Legislation Act 2001.  The Standing Committee considered the proposed appointment of Justice Burns and made no comment.
The Victims of Crimes Act 1994 (the Act) governs the constitution and functions of the Victims Advisory Board.  The board’s functions is detailed in part 4A, section 22B.  Part 4 of the Act provides for the establishment and membership of the board.
The Board’s function to date has been purely advisory, and Justice Burns was previously appointed on that basis.  This instrument, and the associated consultation with the Standing Committee, in no way invalidates the previous appointment of Justice Burns to the Victims Advisory Board.