Proclamation under the Legal Profession (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) Act 2007 (TAS)

This proclamation, made under the Legal Profession (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) Act 2007, was issued by the Governor of Tasmania, W. J. E. Cox, on the advice of the Executive Council. The proclamation sets 9 April 2008 as the commencement date for sections 3 and 4 of the Act. This legal instrument was displayed and numbered according to the Rules Publication Act 1953 and was notified in the Gazette on 26 March 2008. The proclamation is administered by the Department of Justice in Tasmania.

The legal issues addressed in this proclamation revolve around the timing of the commencement of specific sections of the Legal Profession (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) Act 2007. The proclamation serves to legally and officially establish the date from which certain provisions of the Act will come into effect. This ensures clarity and predictability in the application of the law, allowing individuals and entities to comply with the new legal framework on the specified date.

In setting the commencement date, the proclamation follows the legislative process and administrative procedures outlined in the applicable Acts. The Governor, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, ensures that the proclamation aligns with the statutory requirements for the enactment of laws in Tasmania. By fixing the date, the proclamation provides a clear and definitive timeline for the implementation of the amendments, which is essential for the orderly administration of justice and the legal profession in the state.

This proclamation, by establishing the commencement date for sections 3 and 4 of the Legal Profession (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) Act 2007, ensures that the legal changes will take effect on 9 April 2008. This date is critical for all parties subject to the new provisions, allowing them to prepare and adjust in accordance with the new legal requirements.