Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2014A00108:clause:6_18c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2014A00108
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 6 cl 18C
Character Range: 130473–131581

18C  Offences against section 18, 18A or 18B—general rules

Extended geographical jurisdiction
 (1) Section 15.4 of the Criminal Code (extended geographical jurisdiction—category D) applies to an offence against section 18, 18A or 18B.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not, by implication, affect the interpretation of any other provision of this Act.

Institution of prosecution
 (3) A prosecution under section 18, 18A or 18B may be instituted only by, or with the consent of, the Attorney‑General or a person acting under the Attorney‑General's direction.
 (4) However:
 (a) a person charged with an offence against section 18, 18A or 18B may be arrested, or a warrant for his or her arrest may be issued and executed; and
 (b) such a person may be remanded in custody or on bail;
even if the consent of the Attorney‑General or a person acting under his or her direction has not been obtained, but no further proceedings are to be taken until that consent has been obtained.
 (5) Nothing in subsection (3) or (4) prevents the discharging of the accused if proceedings are not continued within a reasonable time.