Vexed Bermoothes

The Criminal Code Amendment (No.2 ) Act  of 2000 included the following:

Public notification of information on sex offenders
329H (1) The Minister, having regard to—
(a) the need to protect the public, an affected group of people or an individual; and
(b) the objective of effective management of sex offenders, may establish a protocol governing the disclosure of information in relation to sex offenders who are considered to present a risk of significant harm to the health or safety of the public, an affected group of people or an individual.
(2) The protocol may provide for the following notification options—
(a) no notification;
(b) notification of a specified group of persons;
(c) notification of a specified individual;
(d) notification to the public.
(3) Notification may include such identifying information (including a photograph of the sex offender) as the Minister may determine.
(4) Before determining to give any notification in accordance with the protocol in relation to a particular sex offender the Minister shall consult with the Commissioner of Police.”.

So, where’s the action?  Given the revolving door at Westgate, often the public thinks an offender is locked up with an extended sentence when they are already back out.