Australian Capital Territory
Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Public Interest Monitor Panel Appointment 2017 (No 3)
Disallowable instrument DI2017–265
made under the 
Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006, s 62 (Public Interest Monitor Panel
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006 (the Act), requires the appointment of people to a Public Interest Monitor Panel (PIM Panel). The PIM Panel member functions are detailed under Part 2, Division 2.7 and section 56 of the Act. 

Under section 62 of the Act, the Minister is required to appoint people to a PIM Panel. The Minister must not appoint a person unless satisfied that the person:
a.	is a lawyer; and
b.	with qualities and experience making them suitable to be a member ; and 
c.	has an appropriate security clearance. 

This instrument appoints Mr Steven Whybrow as a member of the PIM Panel commencing on the day after this instrument is notified and ending on 
31 October 2022. 

Mr Whybrow is a lawyer, has qualities and experience making him suitable to be a member, and has an appropriate security clearance. 

As a Barrister, Mr Lawton brings to the panel significant experience of practice in both prosecutions and defence. 

Mr Whybrow is not a public servant.