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s 44

Requests for enforcement of forfeiture orders

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Part 6Forfeiture of proceeds of Tribunal offences

44 Requests for enforcement of forfeiture orders

(1)

Subject to subsection (3), if:

(a)

a Tribunal requests the Attorney‑General to make arrangements for the enforcement of a forfeiture order made in relation to property that is believed to be in Australia; and

(b)

the Attorney‑General is satisfied that a person has been convicted by the Tribunal of the Tribunal offence to which the order relates; and

(c)

the Attorney‑General is satisfied that the conviction and the order are not subject to further appeal in the Tribunal;

the Attorney‑General may, in writing, authorise a proceeds of crime authority to apply for the registration of the order.

(3)

The Attorney‑General must not comply with the request if, in his or her opinion:

(a)

complying with the request would prejudice Australia’s sovereignty, security or national interest; or

(b)

there are special circumstances justifying non‑compliance.

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