Second Reading Speeches

Judiciary Legislation Amendment Bill 2006

Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Judiciary Act 1903
to: validate certain orders made by non-judicial officers of State courts of summary jurisdiction in relation to taxation and other federal law matters; and repeal certain provisions to enable States to determine which officers, including non-judicial officers, can exercise federal jurisdiction and in what circumstances. Also makes consequential amendments to the
Commonwealth Places (Application of Laws) Act 1970
,
Crimes Act 1914
and
Family Law Act 1975
.

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