A Member of Parliament questions the Attorney General regarding the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application (Accreditation) Rules 2022, specifically the catalyst for the rules, consultation process, and any concerns raised. The Attorney General clarifies the rules are not amendments and provides limited information on the consultation.

AnsweredQoN 816Legislative Council
Asked
11 August 2022
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Attorney General

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I refer to the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application
(Accreditation) Rules 2022 , and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the rules; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment rules being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment rules addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?

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Answered
21 September 2022
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Response time
9 days
(a) The Legal Profession Uniform Law Application (Accreditation) Rules 2022 have been made by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (the Board) under section 125 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2022 to accredit providers of continuous professional development activities, practice management course and other legal education or training. They are not amendment rules.
(b) The consultation in relation to the Rules was undertaken by the Board. It is understood that the Board consulted with relevant persons employed or engaged by the Board, and the members of the Board via its delegate, the Professional Development Committee.
(c) No.
(d) - (f) Not applicable.

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