Australian Capital Territory
Victims of Crime (Victims Advisory Board) Appointment 2017 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2017–33
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 (the Board). Part 4A of the Act provides for the establishment and membership of the Board. The Board’s functions are detailed in division 4A.1, section 22B.

This instrument is a disallowable instrument and appoints Ms Amy Eager as the part-time lawyer member of the Board for a period of three years, commencing on the day after the notification of the instrument of appointment. This appointment is made under section 22D(1)(d) of the Victims of Crime Act 1994.

As required under division 19.3.3 of the Legislation Act 2001, this is a statutory position with functions broader than advising the Minister, and the appointee is not an ACT public servant. Consultation has also been undertaken with the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety regarding the appointment. 

This instrument revokes the Victims of Crime (Victims Advisory Board) Appointment 2015 (No 1) [DI2015-283].