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Department of Land Administration Regulations 1992

Delegated Legislation Joint Committee (1987 - 2001)· 5 November 1992general_report

The Delegated Legislation Joint Committee reviewed regulations related to Department of Land Administration fees, specifically a 'Register 2000 Surcharge'. The Committee initially recommended disallowance due to concerns the surcharge was *ultra vires* and constituted a tax. While the Court Modernisation Fund levy was dismantled, the Committee still believed the Register 2000 Surcharge was similarly unlawful.

Impact

Land title registration fees were affected. The public, particularly those in the land industry, were impacted by the imposition of the surcharge. The report highlights a potential overreach of delegated legislative power, affecting the balance between executive action and parliamentary authority.

public_sectorfinanceDelegated LegislationParliamentary CommitteeRegulationsDepartment of Land AdministrationLand TitlesFeesSurchargeUltra ViresTaxRegister 2000Western AustraliaDisallowanceMinister for Lands

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