The federal act acts interpretation act 1901 detail. This version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. Responsible minister premier authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past and future operation of. Interpretation of legislation act 1984 vic barnet jade. Acts interpretation act 1954 as at 23 april 2020 act 3 of 1954 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Jun 20, 20 the telecommunications act of 1996 is the first major overhaul of telecommunications law in almost 62 years. The goal of this new law is to let anyone enter any communications business to let any communications business compete in any market against any other.
In the interpretation of a provision of an act or statutory rule, a construction that would promote the purpose or object underlying the act or statutory rule whether or not that purpose or object is expressly stated in the act or statutory rule or, in the case of a statutory rule, in the act under which the rule was made shall be preferred. Nov 27, 2015 1 corporations act 2001 cth company limited by guarantee constitution of nsw business chamber limited acn 000 014 504 27 november 2015. Acts interpretation act 1954 part 3 general provisions applying to acts page 8 current as at 3 july 2017 authorised by the parliamentary counsel act means an act of the queensland parliament, and includes a a british or new south wales act that is in force in queensland. This act may be cited as the acts interpretation act 1931. This act also applies to legislative instruments, notifiable instruments and other instruments. The attorney general for new south wales the nsw attorney. Mar, 2019 the acts interpretation act 1901 cth provides rules for the interpretation of all commonwealth acts. Interpretation act 1987 as at 28 november 2018 act 15 of. Interpretation act 1987 no 15 contents page historical version for 1. Provided that, but without limiting the operation of the acts interpretation acts, 1954 to 1962.
Acts interpretation act 1954 queensland government. The new south wales police force is the primary law enforcement agency of the state of new south wales, australia. Part 1 preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the acts interpretation act 1901. Interpretation act 1987 as at 28 november 2018 act 15 of 1987 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Recent amendments to the acts interpretation act 1954 qld. An act for the interpretation of acts and for the shortening of their language part ipreliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the interpretation act 1967.
Section 22a of the acts interpretation act 1915 sa the sal act provides. The acting nsw ombudsman, john mcmillans, report to parliament was. Amendment or repeal of act in session in which it was passed 10. Interpretation act 1987 as at 28 november 2018 act 15. Acts interpretation act 1954 as at 23 april 2020 act 3 of. The acts interpretation act 1901 cth provides rules for the interpretation of all commonwealth acts. It is important that any time limits are calculated correctly. An act for consolidating certain acts relating to the interpretation of acts of parliament, and for further shortening and interpreting the language used in acts of parliament. Authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. Ii sections 14, 15 and 16 of the act sixteenth victoria number one, and sections 7 and 9 of the act twentysecond victoria number twelve, and so much of section 10 of the last. Divided into police area commands pacs, for metropolitan areas of nsw. Interpretation amendment bill 2006 explanatory note. An act to make fresh provision with respect to the construction and operation of, and the shortening of the language used in, acts of parliament and subordinate instruments, to repeal the acts interpretation act 1958, to amend the property law act 1958, the supreme court act 1958, the subordinate legislation act 1962, the constitution act 1975.
It is a servant of the crown, independent of government, although a minister of the crown has administration. Acts interpretation act 1901 sect 2c references to persons. The rules address matters such as the commencement of acts, the interpretation of words in acts, the repeal and expiration of acts, the calculation of distance and time, and the citation of acts. Interpretation act 1999 no 85 as at 01 january 2014, public. This act is like a dictionary and manual to use when reading and interpreting commonwealth acts and instruments made under commonwealth acts. The acts interpretation act 1954 aia deals with the calculation of time limits when time limits are specified in any act. The rules address matters such as the commencement of acts, the interpretation of words in acts, the repeal and expiration of acts, the calculation of. The legislative instruments act reenacted, with some amendment, the provisions of former sections 46a and 48 to 50 of the acts interpretation act that related to regulations and extended their operation to all legislative instruments. Gpo box 4611 sydney nsw 1043 telephone toll free 1800 334 641 facsimile toll free 1800 629 559 website. Telecommunications act of 1996 federal communications. Acts interpretation act 1901 sect 2c references to.
Acts interpretation act 1931 tasmanian legislation online. The act applies only to australian legislation, with each state and the selfgoverning territory having its own legislation. In the children education and care services national law nsw. This act may be cited as the interpretation act 2011. Common law jurisdictions such as australia have enacted an acts interpretation act to supplement the common law rules of statutory interpretation.
The legislative instruments act 2003 commenced operation on 1 january 2005. The acts interpretation act 1901 is an interpretation act of the parliament of australia which establishes rules for the interpretation of australian acts and other legislation. Part i sections 365 of this revised act correspond to sections 365 of the interpretation act 1967 act no. Section 36 of the interpretation act 1987 states that the date on any given day shall be calculated exclusive of that day i. The queensland legislation handbook governing queensland page 3 introduction the queensland legislation handbook outlines relevant policies, recommendations, information, and procedures for the making of law in the form of acts of parliament or subordinate legislation. Section 15aa of the acts interpretation act 1901 says that when courts are interpreting an act of the federal parliament they must make use of a construction which would promote the purpose or object underlying the act, whether that purpose or object is expressly stated or not, in preference to a construction that would not promote that purpose or object. Westpac banking corporation acn 007 457 141 of level 20, 275 kent street, sydney, nsw 2000 westpac 2.
I notwithstanding anything in this act the acts mentioned in the schedule shall continue in force until specifically repealed, but, except as hereinafter provided, shall apply only to acts heretofore passed. This act may be cited as the interpretation acts 1948 and 1967. Part 2 numbering and notification of acts 4 numbering of acts. Merger implementation agreement alws a0110393111v7 206015614 page 4 date parties 1.
Nsw government agencies and statutory bodies representing the crown 14. The telecommunications act of 1996 has the potential to change the way we work, live and learn. If you use legislation then you should be familiar with the provisions of the acts interpretation act, including these recent changes. Acts interpretation act 1901 sect 2c references to persons 1 in any act, expressions used to denote persons generally such as person, party. Acts interpretation act 1901 what a difference a day makes when does the relation back period start. Occupation certificate has the same meaning as in the act. Interpretation act 1987 sect 33 regard to be had to. Real propertyactmeans the real property act 1900 nsw. A list of the state and federal laws that a lawyer most commonly uses in south australia. Date of establishment of the state part 2provisions of special application to acts and bills 5. Section 222 of the acts interpretation act 1915 sa. Acts interpretation act 1954 sect 14b use of extrinsic material in interpretation 14b use of extrinsic material in interpretation 1 subject to subsection 2, in the interpretation of a provision of an act, consideration may be given to extrinsic material capable of assisting in the interpretation.
Provided that, but without limiting the operation of. Foolkit is so easy to use, it links you directly to a copy of the act, the section of legislation or takes you to the source. Acts interpretation act 1901 markmckillopbarrister. The interpretation act 1906, the interpretation act 1916, and the northern and southern divisions act 1903, are hereby repealed. In general, a month usually means a calendar month, where the first day is excluded. Jul 03, 2017 acts interpretation act 1954 part 3 general provisions applying to acts page 8 current as at 3 july 2017 authorised by the parliamentary counsel act means an act of the queensland parliament, and includes a a british or new south wales act that is in force in queensland. An act for the interpretation of acts of parliament and for shortening their language.
Register means the torrens title register maintained under the real property act. Interpretation act 1987 nsw s33, interpretation of legislation act 1984 vic s35, acts interpretation act 1915 sa s22, acts interpretation act 1931 tas s8a, interpretation act 1984 wa s18, legislation act 2001 act s8, interpretation act 1979 ni s10c, interpretation act nt s62a. Comparative approaches to statutory interpretation in civil. Acts interpretation acts amendment act of 1962, no. Acts interpretation act 1901 federal register of legislation.
Schedule 1 amendment of interpretation act 1987 nsw government agencies and statutory bodies representing the crown schedule 1 1 inserts section a into the principal act relating to nsw government agencies and statutory bodies representing the crown. The queensland legislation handbook is part of the. Australian capital territory act legislation register. House of representatives practice, 6th edition html version. George bank limited acn 055 5 070 of level 15, 182 george street, sydney, nsw 2000 st. The legislative instruments act reenacted, with some amendment, the provisions of former sections 46a and 48 to 50 of the acts interpretation act that related to regulations and extended their operation to.