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464AAB Investigating official to ask whether person in custody is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person

If a person is taken into custody, an investigating official must ask the person whether they are an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander—
S. 464AAB (Heading) amended by No. 26/2023 s. 77(1).S. 464AAB inserted by No. 48/2018 s. 17, amended by No. 26/2023 s. 77(2).Note to s. 464AAB amended by No. 26/2023 s. 77(3).
(a)as soon as practicable after the person is taken into custody; and
(b)in any event, before any questioning or investigation under section 464A(2) commences.
Section 464FA requires that the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service be notified if an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander is taken into custody.