New police oversight office proposed
Would replace the current police complaints body with a new independent office overseeing police conduct and complaints.
Inspector-General of Police Legislation Amendment Bill
What's changing
- The Independent Police Conduct Authority would be replaced by a new Office of the Inspector-General of Police.
- The new office would independently scrutinise Police conduct, policies, practices, and procedures.
- It would independently handle complaints and proactively investigate matters in the public interest.
- The new office would have stronger and broader oversight powers.
Who's affected
Police, people making complaints about Police, and the public would be affected.
When
This is a proposal that has just been introduced and is still going through Parliament; no start date is provided.
Background
The government says the Bill responds to eight recommendations from an Independent Police Conduct Authority report about Police handling of a complaint against a Deputy Police Commissioner. It says the Bill would strengthen oversight and public confidence in Police conduct and integrity.