Australian Capital Territory
Victims of Crime (Victims Advisory Board) Appointment 2014 (No 5)
Disallowable instrument DI2014–81
made under the  
Victims of Crime Act 1994, section 22D (Appointed members of board)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Victims of Crime Act 1994 governs the constitution and functions of the Victims Advisory Board of the Australian Capital Territory. The board’s function is detailed in part 4A, section 22B. Part 4A 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 Mr Greg Chatfield is not an ACT public servant. The Committee considered the proposed appointment and has made no comment.

This instrument appoints Mr Chatfield as one of the members representing the interests of indigenous communities of the Victims Advisory Board for a period of three years. This appointment is made under s22D(1)(c) of the Act. 

Mr Chatfield is suitable to represent the interests of Indigenous communities.

Section 22F(2) provides the appointed member holds the position on terms not provided by the Act or another territory law that are decided by the Minister. The functions of this appointment will be performed by two people.