Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026

Senator CASH (Western Australia—Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (10:41): The CDPP identifies an actual or perceived conflict. This now steps in. The Attorney-General appoints someone to step in.

In terms of the appointment itself, must the authorisation relate to a single identified matter? Can the authorisation cover a class of matters? Does it cover all relevant functions of the director for a period of time?

Is there any maximum statutory minimum duration for an authorisation? How does the ending of the authorisation come into play? For example, if the conflict ceases, does that mean that suddenly the authorisation ends?

Is there a formal written instrument et cetera in terms of the delegation now ending? Could I get that on the Hansard record?