Crimes (Surveillance Devices) Regulation 2017 (ACT)

This case involves the republication of the Crimes (Surveillance Devices) Regulation 2017 (ACT). The Regulation was made under the Crimes (Surveillance Devices) Act 2010. The primary purpose of the Regulation is to establish the framework for the use of surveillance devices in the ACT, aligning with corresponding laws in other Australian jurisdictions. The court was not directly involved in this case as it pertains to the republication of a regulation rather than a dispute between parties.

The legal issues addressed in the republication of the Regulation include ensuring that the regulation remains current and aligned with legislative drafting practices. This involves making editorial changes to the regulation without altering its substantive effect. The regulation also needed to be updated to reflect any amendments made by subsequent legislation, such as the Crimes (Surveillance Devices) Amendment Regulation 2022 (No 1).

The court's reasoning in this case focused on the necessity of republishing the regulation to maintain clarity and consistency in the law. The republishing process included updating the legislation to reflect amendments and editorial changes. The Parliamentary Counsel's Office prepared the republish, ensuring that the regulation was consistent with current legislative practices and included any relevant amendments. The effective date of the republished regulation was 28 January 2022, incorporating all changes up to that date.

The final orders in this case pertain to the republication of the Crimes (Surveillance Devices) Regulation 2017, effective as of 28 January 2022. The republished regulation includes all amendments and editorial changes made up to that date, ensuring that it remains a current and accurate reflection of the law.