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Report in relation to a Petition requesting the Legislative Council to Investigate whether the Proposed Dissolution of the City of Perth Contravenes the Constitution Act 1889 or any other Act or Statute

Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 2 December 1993petition_response

The WA Parliamentary Committee investigated a petition concerning the proposed dissolution of the City of Perth and its potential contravention of the Constitution Act 1889. The Committee found the City of Perth Restructuring Bill 1993 consistent with the Constitution Act 1889, sections 52 and 53. Therefore, no constitutional or legal impediment existed for the Bill's enactment.

Impact

The report directly affects the City of Perth, its council, and residents, as well as the broader governance structure of local government in Western Australia.

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