Proclamation under the Racing Amendment Act 1997 (TAS)

Racing Amendment Act 1997 is to commence, thereby establishing the date from which the provisions of the Act will come into effect. This decision was made by the Governor in and over the State of Tasmania, acting on the advice of the Executive Council. The proclamation was published in the Government Gazette on 30 April 1998 and is administered by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries.

The proclamation addresses the legal requirement to specify the commencement date of the Racing Amendment Act 1997, ensuring that the provisions of the Act are applied from a precise and publicly known date. The Governor's role in this process is to formally declare the date of commencement, which is essential for the proper implementation and enforcement of the Act. The advice from the Executive Council signifies that this decision has been reviewed and approved by the appropriate government body.

The legal issues in this case revolve around the proper execution of the proclamation to set the commencement date for the Racing Amendment Act 1997. The court or governing body was required to ensure that the proclamation was issued in accordance with the relevant legislative procedures and that it accurately fixed the date for the Act to come into force. The proclamation itself is an administrative action taken under the authority granted by the Act, and its validity hinges on compliance with the prescribed legal formalities.

The reasoning behind the proclamation was to provide clarity and certainty regarding the date from which the Racing Amendment Act 1997 would be in effect. By fixing 1 May 1998 as the commencement date, the proclamation aligns with the legislative intent to regulate the racing industry in Tasmania. The court or relevant authority did not find any procedural irregularities in the issuance of the proclamation, thereby confirming its validity. The final orders, as stated in the proclamation, are that the Racing Amendment Act 1997 will commence on 1 May 1998.