The Justice and Community Safety Directorate is consulting on the recommendations of the ‘Review of ACT Civil Surveillance Regulation Report’ - an independent review report into the regulatory framework for non-government surveillance in the ACT. The Minister for Justice and Consumer Affairs announced the independent review on 5 May 2016.

The review report makes ten recommendations for improving the regulation of surveillance in the ACT including generally prohibiting surveillance by any device unless for the purpose of protecting an individual’s lawful interests or for a purpose in the public interest.

Review of ACT Civil Surveillance Regulation Report [PDF 293KB]

The Government is calling for submissions on the recommendations in the review report to inform a response to the recommendations, and consideration of reforms to surveillance legislation to encourage the responsible use of new and emerging technologies that support our digital city while appropriately protecting personal privacy.

Submissions can be made to the Civil Surveillance Review Team by email to JACSLPP@act.gov.au or by mail to:

The Civil Surveillance Review Team
Legislation, Policy and Programs
ACT Justice and Community Directorate
GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601

If you require assistance to prepare your submission, or if you have any enquiries about the review, please contact the Civil Surveillance Review Team on (02) 6207  0534.

For an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450.

If you are hearing impaired or have a speech impediment contact the National Relay Service on 133 677 (TTY users) or 1300 555 727 (Speak and Listen).

The closing date for submissions is Tuesday 1 November 2016.

All submissions that are not clearly marked ‘Confidential’ may be made public or quoted in the Government response. You can also provide submissions anonymously. In the absence of a clear indication that a submission is intended to be confidential, submissions will be considered as non-confidential and will be published on the Justice and Community Safety Directorate website. Any request for access to a confidential submission is determined in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1989, which has provisions designed to protect sensitive information given in confidence.