Criminology Research Act 1971 (Cth)

Criminology Research Act 1971

No. 15, 1971

Compilation No. 16

Compilation date: 11 October 2023

Includes amendments up to: Act No. 63, 2023

Registered: 30 October 2023

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Criminology Research Act 1971 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 11 October 2023 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

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Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Modifications

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents Part I—Preliminary 1 Short title 2 Commencement 4 Interpretation Part II—The Australian Institute of Criminology Division 1—Establishment, functions and powers of Institute 5 Establishment of Institute 6 Functions of Institute 6A Power of Minister to request Institute to perform certain functions Division 3—Director, Acting Director and staff of Institute 15 Director of Institute 16 Functions of Director 17 Tenure of office of Director 18 Remuneration and allowances of Director 19 Leave of absence of Director 20 Termination of appointment of Director 21 Vacation of office of Director 22 Acting Director 23 Staff of the Institute 24 Consultants Part III—Criminology Research Advisory Council 33 Criminology Research Advisory Council 34 Meetings of the Advisory Council Part IV—Application of the finance law 35 Application of the finance law Part V—Miscellaneous 46 Criminology Research Special Account 47 Institute may charge for services 48 Delegation by Director 49 Annual report 51 Regulations Endnotes Endnote 1—About the endnotes Endnote 2—Abbreviation key Endnote 3—Legislation history Endnote 4—Amendment history An Act to make provision for and in relation to the Promotion of Research in connexion with Criminology