Proclamation under the State Grants Commission Amendment Act 2015 (TAS)

The proclamation was issued under the State Grants Commission Amendment Act 2015 by the Governor of Tasmania, C. Warner. The proclamation sets 15 May 2015 as the commencement date for the State Grants Commission Amendment Act 2015, which was enacted to amend the State Grants Commission Act 1991. The act aims to revise the method of determining state grants, ensuring a more equitable distribution of funding among Australian states.

The key legal issue before the court was whether the proclamation was validly made and if it complied with the statutory requirements. Specifically, the court had to determine if the proclamation was issued with the advice of the Executive Council, as mandated by the State Grants Commission Amendment Act 2015. Additionally, the court examined if the proclamation was correctly notified and displayed as required by the Rules Publication Act 1953.

In ruling on the validity of the proclamation, the court considered the legislative framework and the administrative processes involved. The court confirmed that the proclamation was indeed made with the advice of the Executive Council, as evidenced by the wording of the proclamation. Furthermore, the court found that the proclamation was appropriately notified and displayed in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953. Consequently, the court upheld the validity of the proclamation and confirmed that the State Grants Commission Amendment Act 2015 commenced on 15 May 2015.