Ms Maeve-Anne Kenny:

I thank the Senator. On a fundamental level, the Bill provides for the basic standards that must be complied with in terms of body-worn cameras. Head 6 provides for a requirement that the body-worn camera be visible on the uniform or clothing of the member and that it has a visual indicator when it is being operated. Outside of that, subject to whatever discussions may arise in the context of consultations and data protection and human rights impact assessments, additional standards can be imposed on the use of body-worn cameras.

Other jurisdictions have comprehensive codes in respect of how body worn cameras are deployed. For example, some codes will specify situations where body-worn cameras are not appropriate, such as where somebody is a recent victim of a sexual assault or something of that nature. That was mentioned by another contributor. The Bill will set out the basic requirements for visibility and a visible indicator when it is turned on. The codes can then set additional standards.