Proclamation under the Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Offensive Advertising) Act 2017 (TAS)

The proclamation issued by the Governor of Tasmania under the Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Offensive Advertising) Act 2017 sets the commencement date of the Act as 1 June 2017. The Act seeks to address offensive advertising on vehicles and related traffic matters within the state. The proclamation was made on 22 May 2017, following the advice of the Executive Council, and was signed by the Governor. The Minister for Infrastructure, M. T. (Rene) Hidding, oversaw the display and numbering of the proclamation in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953. The Department of State Growth administers the Act.

The legal issues arising from the proclamation pertain to the constitutional validity of the Act and its enforcement mechanisms. The proclamation itself is a formal announcement that triggers the legislative changes outlined in the Act. The Act targets offensive advertising on vehicles, aiming to maintain public decency and order on the roads. The proclamation's timing and the process followed in its issuance are critical in ensuring the Act's enforceability and adherence to legal standards.

The proclamation follows the formal procedures required by the Rules Publication Act 1953, ensuring that the Act's commencement is both legally sound and publicly known. The Act's objective to regulate offensive advertising is a matter of public policy, aiming to balance freedom of expression with the need to protect public sensibilities. The proclamation's issuance by the Governor, advised by the Executive Council, signifies the state's commitment to implementing the Act as scheduled. The Department of State Growth's role in administering the Act underscores the government's intention to enforce the provisions effectively from the commencement date.