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❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding amendments to the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Amendment Regulations 2025. The Attorney General provides a concise response indicating the amendments were driven by changes in NSW rules and that the Legal Practice Board of WA was consulted, raising no concerns.

AnsweredQoN 427Legislative Council

Asked

13 August 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

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Attorney General

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I refer to the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application 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) An amendment that was made to the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015 (NSW) that clarifies the operation of section 18 of the Uniform Law.
b) The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
c) No.
d) – f) Not applicable

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