❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Attorney General Regulations Amendment Regulations 2025. The Attorney General states the amendments are technical, aligning with new legislation, and no concerns were raised during consultation with the Department of Justice.
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I refer to the Attorney General Regulations Amendment Regulations 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
16 September 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Response time
8 days
(a) These are technical amendments made to align with commencement of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 and Information Commissioner Act 2024 on 1 July 2025.
(b) The State Solicitor’s Office liaised with the Department of Justice.
(c) No.
(d) - (f) Not applicable.
(b) The State Solicitor’s Office liaised with the Department of Justice.
(c) No.
(d) - (f) Not applicable.
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