Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement
PJCLE
Summary
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement is a statutory joint committee of the Australian Parliament established by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Act 2010. Its functions include monitoring and reviewing the performance of the AFP and ACIC, examining their annual reports, and reporting to Parliament on relevant matters. The Committee does not investigate individual complaints, undertake intelligence operations, or review sensitive operational information. Members are parliamentarians appointed for the duration of each Parliament. The Ombudsman is required to brief the Committee annually on controlled operations by the AFP and ACIC.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Act 2010
- Citation
- Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Act 2010 (Cth), Act No. 128 of 2010
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC); monitors and reviews performance, examines annual reports, and may inquire into trends in criminal activity