Police Service Administration (Oath and Affirmation) Amendment Regulation 2024

1Short title

This regulation may be cited as the Police Service Administration (Oath and Affirmation) Amendment Regulation 2024.

2Regulation amended

This regulation amends the Police Service Administration Regulation 2016.

3Replacement of ss 4 and 5

Sections 4 and 5—
omit, insert—

4Oath of office—Act, s 3.3

For section 3.3 of the Act, the following oath is prescribed—

‘I, [state full name], swear that, from this date until I am legally discharged—

I will well and truly serve His Majesty King Charles the Third and His heirs and successors according to law, as a police officer for the Queensland Police Service, with honour, diligence and integrity and with respect for human rights;

I will protect life and property, preserve peace and good order, and prevent the commission of offences; and

I will, to the best of my knowledge and skill, discharge my duties faithfully, without favour or affection, malice or ill will and according to law.

So help me God!’.

5Affirmation of office—Act, s 3.3

For section 3.3 of the Act, the following affirmation is prescribed—

‘I, [state full name], solemnly, sincerely and truly affirm and declare that, from this date until I am legally discharged—

I will well and truly serve His Majesty King Charles the Third and His heirs and successors according to law, as a police officer for the Queensland Police Service, with honour, diligence and integrity and with respect for human rights;

I will protect life and property, preserve peace and good order, and prevent the commission of offences; and

I will, to the best of my knowledge and skill, discharge my duties faithfully, without favour or affection, malice or ill will and according to law.’.