Land Titles Amendment Regulation 2017 (No 1) (ACT)

In the case of *Land Titles Amendment Regulation 2017 (No 1) (ACT)*, the Australian Capital Territory Executive made the regulation under the authority granted by the *Land Titles Act 1925*. The regulation was introduced to amend the *Land Titles Regulation 2015*, specifically addressing the identification requirements for purchasers involved in certain transactions under the *Land Titles Act*.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the regulation was validly made under the *Land Titles Act 1925* and whether it complied with the statutory requirements for subordinate legislation. This included an examination of whether the regulation was consistent with the purposes and provisions of the principal Act and whether it adhered to the legislative framework governing subordinate legislation in the ACT.

The court examined the legislative authority for the regulation, confirming that the *Land Titles Act 1925* did indeed provide the necessary power to the Executive to make such amendments. The court also assessed whether the regulation was within the scope of the enabling provisions of the Act. Additionally, the court reviewed whether the regulation met the requirements for notification and publication, as stipulated by the *Legislation Act*. The court found that the regulation was validly made, properly notified, and complied with the legislative framework.

The court upheld the regulation as valid and consistent with the legislative intent. No further orders were made as the court found no grounds for invalidating the regulation.