Proclamation under the Civil Liability Amendment (Proportionate Liability) Act 2005 (TAS)

The proclamation issued by the Governor of Tasmania, in accordance with the Civil Liability Amendment (Proportionate Liability) Act 2005, sets the commencement date of the Act as 1 June 2005. This Act is intended to modify existing civil liability laws by introducing a system of proportionate liability. The proclamation was made following advice from the Executive Council and in consultation with the Minister for Justice and Industrial Relations, Judy Jackson.

The proclamation was necessitated by the need to establish a clear and specific date for the commencement of the Civil Liability Amendment (Proportionate Liability) Act 2005. This required careful consideration of the legislative framework, including the relevant sections of the Act and the procedural requirements for making such proclamations. The court was tasked with ensuring that the proclamation adhered to statutory mandates and the proper procedures for enacting legislative changes.

The court reviewed the proclamation to ensure it was consistent with the statutory provisions and procedural requirements. The Governor, acting on the advice of the Executive Council and the Minister for Justice and Industrial Relations, appropriately set the commencement date of the Act. The court found that the proclamation was validly made and correctly published, as required by the Rules Publication Act 1953. This compliance ensured that the Act would come into effect on the designated date without legal impediments.

The proclamation was published in the Gazette on 1 June 2005, marking the official commencement of the Civil Liability Amendment (Proportionate Liability) Act 2005. The court confirmed that all necessary steps were taken in accordance with the law, ensuring the proclamation's validity and adherence to the legislative process. This sets the stage for the Act's implementation, with the new proportionate liability provisions now in effect.