Penalties and Sentences Act 1992

The council consists of not more than 14 members appointed by the Governor in Council, by gazette notice, on the recommendation of the Attorney-General.

At least 1 member of the council must be an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander.

At least 1 member of the council must be a person who has lived experience as a victim of crime.

In recommending a person to the Governor in Council, the Attorney-General must be satisfied the person has expertise or experience relevant to the functions of the council, including, for example, in relation to the following—

victims of crime;

justice matters relating to Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders;

justice matters relating to domestic and family violence;

vulnerable persons facing the criminal justice system;

law enforcement;

crime prevention;

criminal prosecutions;

criminal defence representation;

civil liberties;

corrective services, including offender rehabilitation;

juvenile justice matters;

criminal justice policy;

criminal law, including sentencing;

criminology.

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