Annual Report 2005
Delegated Legislation Committee (2001 - 2017)· 29 November 2005annual_reportNo. 2005
The Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation's 2005 annual report details its scrutiny of subsidiary legislation and other instruments. The committee reviewed 523 instruments, focusing on authorization, adverse effects on rights, fairness, and appropriateness. Key concerns included reversal of onus of proof and problematic clauses in local laws.
Impact
The report impacts government agencies creating subsidiary legislation, local governments drafting local laws, and individuals/entities affected by these instruments. It aims to ensure fairness, legality, and adherence to empowering enactments.
local_governmentpublic_sectordelegated legislationsubsidiary legislationlocal lawsparliamentary scrutinyonus of proofaverment clausesouster clausesfairnessempowering enactmentdisallowanceinstrument scrutinycommittee report
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