Warrant and summons powers for the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Commission of Inquiry

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Commission of Inquiry Bill 2026 (No. 2)

Private Member's Bill

1st House

2nd House

Law

Introduced by: Alison Penfold (NAT)

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Establishes the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Commission of Inquiry
The Commission can summon witnesses to give evidence; it can also obtain search warrants
Police can arrest witnesses who fail to appear before the Commission
Criminal offence for witnesses who refuse to take an oath or provide evidence
Criminal offence for witnesses who fail to attend a hearing or produce requested documents
Criminal offence for people who publish evidence or attend a hearing without authorisation

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