Second Reading Speeches

James Hardie (Investigations and Proceedings) Bill 2004

Type
Government
Portfolio
Treasury
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Facilitates an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission into matters arising out of the James Hardie Special Commission of Inquiry in New South Wales, and any proceedings that may arise from those investigations, by abrogating legal professional privilege in certain circumstances. Also contains a regulation-making power.

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