House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Illegal Tobacco Trade

Mr BATTY (Bragg) (14:41): In reference to the new enforcement task force that the minister mentioned, how many charges have been laid since the creation of that task force?

The SPEAKER: That is a supplementary.

The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts) (14:41): As the member may or may not be aware, CBS has the power to undertake prosecution, so prosecution briefs are being prepared. CBS does not have the power to arrest or charge people.