Proclamation under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Tasmania) Act 1998 (TAS)

The proclamation, issued by the Governor of Tasmania on 19 June 1998, pertains to the commencement date of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Tasmania) Act 1998. The proclamation was made under section 2 of the Act and establishes 1 July 1998 as the day the Act commences. The proclamation was signed by the Governor, G.S.M. Green, and countersigned by the Treasurer, Tony Rundle. This formal document was displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953 and notified in the Gazette on 24 June 1998. The Department of Treasury and Finance administers this proclamation.

The legal issues central to this proclamation revolve around the interpretation and application of section 2 of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Tasmania) Act 1998. The primary concern was ensuring that the Act commences on a date that aligns with the legislative intent and administrative requirements. The proclamation itself provides a clear and unambiguous statement of the commencement date, addressing any potential ambiguity that might arise from the Act's wording.

The court, in making the proclamation, carefully considered the statutory provisions and the administrative procedures involved. The Governor, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, exercised the authority conferred by section 2 of the Act. The proclamation was issued in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953, ensuring that it met all formal requirements for legal validity and public notification. The timing of the notification in the Gazette also confirms adherence to established protocols, ensuring transparency and legal certainty.

The proclamation sets a definitive date for the commencement of the Act, thereby resolving any uncertainties regarding its effective date. The court’s role was limited to ensuring that the proclamation was correctly made in accordance with the statutory provisions and administrative requirements.