Bank Mergers Bills 1997
Legislation Committee (1989 - 2001)· 11 June 1997general_report
The WA Legislation Committee reviewed the Bank Mergers Bills 1997, designed to streamline bank mergers via regulations or adoption of other jurisdictions' laws, rather than individual Acts. This aims to reduce paperwork and improve efficiency. The committee considered the bills' implications, particularly regarding private legislation and third-party rights.
Impact
Banks seeking to merge will benefit from a faster, more efficient process. Third parties potentially affected by bank mergers may need additional consideration to protect their rights.
financepublic_sectorbank mergerslegislationWestern Australiaregulationsprivate legislationthird-party rightscommercial transactionsBanking Act 1959parliamentary scrutinytaxationefficiencygovernmentcorporations
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