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(2) The declaration commenced on 24 March 2020 (the day after the day it was published in the Federal Register of Legislation - The publication date was 23 March 2020).
(3) As specified in the Gazettal Notice, the Commonwealth has given the NCA approval to manage the blocks declared as ‘National Land’ on its behalf.
We understand that the NCA will now progress an amendment to the National Capital Plan to permit development on the North Curtin site, including the portion of Block 5 Section 121 CURTIN that the ACT Government will remain responsible for. The timing and content of this amendment is a matter for the NCA.
ACT Policing––training
(Question No 2982)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, upon notice, on 3 April 2020:
(1) In relation to specialist interview training for police officers in the context of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and recommended police responses, what training is being provided to ACT police officers in relation to specialist interviewing techniques and approaches, specifically in relation to domestic and family violence and sexual violence matters.
(2) Who provides this training.
(3) Does the training include specific training on interviewing children, and children under five who may be victim/witnesses.
(4) Does the training include specific training on interviewing adults/children with disability.
(5) What specific training is provided to officers when they first join the Sexual Assault and Child Abuses Team and what ongoing training is provided to them with regard to interviewing children, children under five and adults and children with a disability regarding sexual assault complaints.
(6) Are police officers consulting with staff administering the Intermediary Scheme before determining that a matter may not proceed due to the perceived inability for a victim/witness to provide reliable evidence.
(7) How much uptake has there been of ACT police officers using the services of the Intermediary Scheme.
(8) Will specialist interviewing techniques for interviewing children, children under five and children and adults with disability with the aid of intermediaries and/or working with intermediaries become part of the standard initial training for General Duties Officers at Barton College.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) All police officers in the ACT Policing Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) are required to complete the Interviewing Vulnerable Witness Interview
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