Scrutiny of National Schemes of Legislation
Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Intergovernmental Agreements· 24 October 1996general_report
This 1996 WA parliamentary committee report details the development of a Position Paper on the Scrutiny of National Schemes of Legislation. It highlights collaboration between Australian parliamentary scrutiny committees to improve the scrutiny of uniform legislative schemes. The report recommends the Position Paper be submitted to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) for consideration and adoption.
Impact
The report aims to improve the scrutiny of national legislation, potentially affecting all sectors subject to such schemes. It seeks to ensure greater accountability and transparency in the development and implementation of uniform laws across Australia.
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