Amendment of Canberra Building Regulations (ACT)

The Territory for the Seat of Government, represented by John Arthur Perkins, the Minister of State for the Interior, sought to amend the Canberra Building Regulations. The amendment involved changing the fees associated with an architect's licence, as stipulated under Regulation 8 of the Canberra Buildings Regulations. The dispute was heard and determined by the relevant court, which was tasked with interpreting the validity and legality of the amendment.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the amendment to the Canberra Building Regulations, specifically concerning the fees for an architect's licence, was within the powers conferred by the Seat of Government (Administration) Ordinance 1930-1933 and the Building and Services Ordinance 1921-1928. The court needed to ascertain if the amendment complied with the statutory framework and if the procedural requirements were properly followed.

In determining the validity of the amendment, the court examined the legislative authority under which the amendment was made. The court confirmed that the amendment was indeed within the powers granted by the relevant ordinances. The amendment was authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel, and it adhered to the statutory provisions. The court found no procedural deficiencies and upheld the amendment as valid and legally sound.

As a result of the court's decision, the amendment to the Canberra Building Regulations concerning the fees for an architect's licence was confirmed to be valid. The new fees, as stipulated in the amendment, were to come into operation forthwith.