Section 112ANFamily Law Act 1975 (Cth)

Arrangements with States and Territories for carrying out of sentences and orders

(1) The Governor‑General may make arrangements with the relevant authority of a State or a Territory (other than Norfolk Island) for:

(a) the exercise of powers, and the performance of functions, by officers of the State or Territory; and

(b) the making available of facilities of the State or Territory;

for and in relation to the carrying out of sentences imposed, and orders made, under this Division.

(2) In this section:

relevant authority means:

(a) in relation to a State—the Governor of the State;

(b) in relation to the Australian Capital Territory—the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory;

(c) in relation to the Northern Territory—the Administrator of the Northern Territory.

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