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Witness Protection Act 1994
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C2004C07919
12 October 2001
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25 September 2002
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1 Short title [see Note 1]
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
3 Interpretation
3A Application of the Criminal Code
4 Establishment of the National Witness Protection Program
5 Inclusion in NWPP not to be done as a reward for giving evidence etc.
6 Arrangements with approved authorities
7 Witness to disclose certain matters before being included in the NWPP
8 Selection for inclusion in the NWPP
9 Memorandum of understanding
10 Inclusion of foreign nationals or residents in NWPP at the request of foreign law enforcement agencies
11 Register of participants
12 Access to Register
13 Action where a witness is included in the NWPP
14 Special provision in case of marriage of participant
15 Dealing with rights and obligations of participant
16 Non-disclosure of former identity of participant
17 Special commercial arrangements by Commissioner
18 Cessation of protection and assistance
19 Restoration of former identity
20 Provision of information to approved authorities
21 Officers protected from suit in respect of decisions under Act
22 Offences
23 Payments under NWPP not able to be confiscated
24 Restriction on issue of Commonwealth identity documents
25 Delegation
26 Commissioner and members not to be required to disclose information
27 Requirement where participant becomes a witness in criminal proceedings
28 Identity of participant not to be disclosed in court proceedings etc.
29 Transitional
30 Reports and information for the Minister
31 Amendments of other Acts
32 Regulations
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Notes to the STYLEREF ShortT \* MERGEFORMAT Witness Protection Act 1994
