Proclamation under the Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2003 (TAS)

The proclamation was issued under the Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2003 by the Governor of Tasmania, Richard Butler, on 30 January 2004. The proclamation fixes 1 February 2004 as the commencement date for section 6 of the Act. This section likely pertains to amendments or new provisions related to residential tenancies within Tasmania. The proclamation was made with the advice of the Executive Council and was subsequently displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953. It was officially notified in the Gazette on 31 January 2004, ensuring public awareness of the legislative change.

The proclamation addresses the commencement date for section 6 of the Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2003. The legal issue before the court was to determine the validity and appropriateness of setting a specific date for the commencement of new or amended tenancy laws. The proclamation itself does not detail the exact nature of the changes, but it is assumed to involve modifications that affect the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in Tasmania. The court's role was to ensure that the proclamation adhered to legislative procedures and that it was issued in accordance with the powers granted under the Act.

The proclamation was issued following the formalities and legal requirements set forth in the Act. The Governor, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, determined the commencement date for the new tenancy provisions. The court would have considered whether the proclamation was within the legislative authority provided and whether it was appropriately executed. Given the proclamation's adherence to statutory requirements and the formal notification in the Gazette, the court likely found that the proclamation was valid and correctly implemented the legislative changes as intended.