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Amendments to the Courts Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 regarding magistrate appointments and removal of section 31 of Supreme Court Act 1935.
🟠 High · Bill Third Reading30 August 2018 · 1,376 words
Courts Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 progresses with magistrate appointment changes and removal of
Bill advances, modifying magistrate appointment criteria and removing interest rate restrictions.
“The practical effect of the removal is that the award of interest by a state court in cases that were covered by section 31(2) will now be dealt with under the usual interest award provisions of the relevant court for pre-judgement interest.”
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Members who spoke
Xamon, Hon AlisonMischin, Hon MichaelEllery, Hon Sue
Topics
legislationcourtsamendmentsinterest rates
Legislation Referenced
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Courts Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
· 30 August 2018
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