Police and Other Legislation (Identity and Biometric Capability) Amendment Bill 2018

The Bill

The objectives of the Police and Other Legislation (Identity and Biometric Capability) Amendment Bill 2018 are to:

  • provide a legislative framework to facilitate Queensland’s participation in the Identity Matching Services

  • remove the requirement to obtain an access approval order for Queensland Police to access Queensland driver licence digital images for non-transport related offences

  • remove the requirement for the Department of Transport and Main Roads to report annually to parliament via the Minister on access to Queensland’s driver licence digital images

  • overcome the current limitations in the Criminal Code in adequately addressing the threat of homemade explosives, and

  • provide for extended liquor trading arrangements for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Committee's report

The committee tabled its Report on 2 March 2018.  The Government’s response to the report was tabled on 6 March 2018.  The Bill was passed on 7 March 2018. 

 

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Report 

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Government Response 

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Debate of the Bill in Parliament – transcript (pages 294 - 326). The debate can be viewed by clicking on the movie icon within the transcript. 

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Explanatory speech 

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Police and Other Legislation (Identity and Biometric Capability) Amendment Bill 2018 

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Explanatory notes

Inquiry Timeline

Submissions closed:       8.00am, Monday, 26 February 2018

Public briefing:               Wednesday, 21 February 2018 – Final Transcript

Public hearing:               Monday, 26 February 2018 - 10:15am - 11:15am - Final Transcript

Report tabled:                2 March 2018 - Report

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