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TERRORISM (COMMUNITY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT ACT 2021 (NO. 47 OF 2021) - SECT 27

Magistrates' Court Act 1989

    (1)     In section 3(1) of the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 , in the definition of "proper venue" , in paragraphs (dc) and (e), for "jurisdiction—" substitute "jurisdiction, means—".

    (2)     In section 3(1) of the Magistrates' Court Act   1989 , in the definition of "proper venue", after paragraph (dc) insert

    "(dd)     in relation to a proceeding under Part 4A of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 (other than a proceeding in respect of an offence under section 22CU of that Act), means—

              (i)     the place of residence of the supported person (within the meaning of that Part) or the person in respect of whom it is proposed that the support and engagement order be made (as the case requires); or

              (ii)     the venue of the Court which the Court determines is the most appropriate venue for the matter, having regard to the following—

    (A)     the administrative and other facilities available at particular venues of the Court;

    (B)     the ability of the parties to attend a particular venue of the court , taking into account the respondent's (or supported person's) place of work, residence and any childcare requirements;

    (C)     the need to manage case flow;

    (D)     any other considerations the Court thinks relevant;".



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