Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2018C00493:section:44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2018C00493
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 44
Character Range: 87726–88639

44  Requests for enforcement of forfeiture orders
 (1) Subject to subsection (3), if:
 (a) a Tribunal requests the Attorney‑General to make arrangements for the enforcement of a forfeiture order made in relation to property that is believed to be in Australia; and
 (b) the Attorney‑General is satisfied that a person has been convicted by the Tribunal of the Tribunal offence to which the order relates; and
 (c) the Attorney‑General is satisfied that the conviction and the order are not subject to further appeal in the Tribunal;
the Attorney‑General may, in writing, authorise a proceeds of crime authority to apply for the registration of the order.
 (3) The Attorney‑General must not comply with the request if, in his or her opinion:
 (a) complying with the request would prejudice Australia's sovereignty, security or national interest; or
 (b) there are special circumstances justifying non‑compliance.