Proclamation under the Government Prices Oversight Amendment Act 1998 (TAS)

The proclamation issued by the Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, establishes the commencement date for the Government Prices Oversight Amendment Act 1998 as 1 July 1998. This legal instrument is essential for enforcing the provisions of the Act and ensuring its effective implementation. The proclamation was issued in accordance with the authority granted by section 2 of the Act, which allows the Lieutenant-Governor to fix the commencement date upon advice from the Executive Council.

The central legal issue addressed by the proclamation is the determination of the precise date upon which the Government Prices Oversight Amendment Act 1998 would come into effect. This date is crucial as it dictates when the amended provisions of the Act would apply, affecting the oversight and regulation of government prices. The proclamation clarifies any potential ambiguity regarding the commencement date, ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of when the new provisions would be enforceable.

In issuing the proclamation, the Lieutenant-Governor followed the procedure outlined in section 2 of the Act and sought advice from the Executive Council, as mandated by the legislative framework. The proclamation was then displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953, ensuring its formal and legal validity. By notifying the proclamation in the Gazette on 1 July 1998, the Lieutenant-Governor provided public notice of the Act's commencement date, thereby facilitating compliance and enforcement of the new legislative provisions.