Opened the debate
Hill argued that the bill implemented recommendations from the Independent Review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. Hill stated that the legislation would allow the commission to continue charging for criminal history checks used in employment screening and licensing. Hill explained that revenue from these charges would support critical national policing information systems. Hill noted that the bill provided flexibility for the minister to specify charge amounts and service types through legislative instruments. Hill emphasised that this approach ensured fiscal sustainability and adaptability for future services such as continuous checking.