C.10 WORKPLACE RELATIONS
The office operates within the framework of the Department of Justice and Community
Safety Enterprise Agreement 2011-2013, which includes a requirement for a joint staff – management consultation process.
AWA/SEA REPORTING
During the reporting period one member of staff was employed pursuant to the terms of an Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA).
Four members of staff were remunerated pursuant to the terms of a Special Employment Agreement (SEA) during the year.
Information on the remuneration payable under AWA/SEA agreements has not been disclosed due to the small number of AWA/SEA’s in operation within the Office and the need to retain the confidentiality requirements of these agreements.
C.11 HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2004
Prosecutors are defenders of human rights. As “ministers of justice”, they are obliged to ensure as far as they can that the criminal justice system respects the human rights of those involved in its processes. This traditional role of the prosecutor is re-enforced by the Human Rights Act 2004.
The Human Rights Act 2004 guarantees everyone involved in the criminal process – accused persons, the community (on whose behalf the Director prosecutes), victims and others – the right to a fair trial.
The Director has taken the following steps to respect, protect and promote human rights:
- during training sessions and continuing legal education presentations, prosecutors are reminded of the ethics and obligations of the prosecutor and, in particular, the terms of the Human Rights Act 2004;
- the DPP’s library has a collection of material relevant to human rights that is available as a resource to assist prosecutors in the discharge of their duties, and in particular to inform themselves on the legislative scrutiny process;
- prosecutors ensure that the trials of persons alleged to have committed criminal offences are fair and accord with human rights law;
- the employment of witness assistants in the Office recognises the need to ensure that the rights of victims are respected;
- the Director publicly promotes human rights values.
The Office does not initiate new legislative proposals; however officers are aware of the legislative scrutiny process. Similarly the Office has no formal role in reviewing legislation; however, officers are alert to the human rights implications of the operation of legislative provisions.
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