Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) (Amendment) Act 1996 (ACT)

The Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) (Amendment) Act 1996 was challenged on the basis that it contravened the ACT Constitution Act 1935. The court was required to determine whether the amendments to the Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) Act 1990, made by this Act, were valid and whether they were within the legislative powers of the Australian Capital Territory. The key issue was whether the amendments were in accordance with the requirements of the ACT Constitution Act 1935.

The court examined the legislative history and the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) (Amendment) Act 1996 to determine if they were consistent with the ACT Constitution Act 1935. The court found that the amendments were consistent with the legislative powers of the Australian Capital Territory and were in accordance with the requirements of the ACT Constitution Act 1935. The court held that the amendments were valid and did not contravene the Constitution Act.

The court concluded that the Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) (Amendment) Act 1996 was valid and did not contravene the ACT Constitution Act 1935. The amendments to the Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) Act 1990, made by this Act, were consistent with the legislative powers of the Australian Capital Territory and were in accordance with the requirements of the ACT Constitution Act 1935.