Australian Capital Territory
Victims of Crime (Victims Advisory Board) 2015 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2015–283
made under the  
Victims of Crime Act 1994, section 22D(1)(d)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This instrument is a disallowable instrument and appoints Ms Katie McCann as the lawyer member of the Victims Advisory Board, for the period commencing the day after notification of this instrument and concluding on 30 June 2017. Ms McCann is employed in the ACT. This appointment is made under s22D (1) (d) of the Act.

This appointment was submitted for consultation with the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety under part 19.3.3 of the Legislation Act 2001.  The Standing Committee considered the proposed appointment of Ms McCann and made no comment.

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