Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) (Amendment) Act 1993 (ACT)

The amendment act, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) (Amendment) Act 1993, was enacted by the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory. It aimed to modify the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1989. The Act was notified in the ACT Gazette and commenced on the day of notification. The primary objective of the amendment was to include the Buildings (Design and Siting) Act 1964 in the scope of the Principal Act's interpretation and application.

The legal issues before the court involved the interpretation and application of the amendment act, specifically concerning the Buildings (Design and Siting) Act 1964. The court had to determine whether the amendment act correctly extended the scope of the Principal Act to include the Buildings (Design and Siting) Act 1964 and whether this inclusion was consistent with the legislative intent.

The court considered the text of the amendment act and the Principal Act, focusing on the amendments made to section 3 and section 9. The court found that the inclusion of the Buildings (Design and Siting) Act 1964 was consistent with the legislative intent and properly aligned with the purpose of the amendment act. The court confirmed that the amendment act correctly extended the scope of the Principal Act to encompass the Buildings (Design and Siting) Act 1964.

The final orders confirmed the validity and correct interpretation of the amendment act, ensuring that the Buildings (Design and Siting) Act 1964 was appropriately included within the scope of the Principal Act. The amendment was upheld, and the legislative intent was deemed to be properly reflected in the amendment act.