Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 (ACT)

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Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015

A2015-33

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1            Name of Act  2

2            Commencement  2

3            Legislation amended—schs 1–3  2

4            Legislation repealed  2

Schedule 1 Amendments relating to public notification          3

Part 1.1    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008     3

Part 1.2    ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010  3

Part 1.3    Administration and Probate Act 1929  4

Part 1.4    Agents Act 2003  5

Part 1.5    Animal Diseases Act 2005  6

Part 1.6    Animal Welfare Act 1992  8

Part 1.7    Architects Regulation 2004  8

Part 1.8    Associations Incorporation Act 1991  9

Part 1.9    Building Act 2004  10

Part 1.10   Casino Control Act 2006  10

Part 1.11   Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002  11

Part 1.12   Clinical Waste Act 1990  12

Part 1.13   Cooperatives Act 2002  12

Part 1.14   Cooperatives Regulation 2003  13

Part 1.15   Coroners Act 1997  14

Part 1.16   Dangerous Substances Act 2004  15

Part 1.17   Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004     16

Part 1.18   Domestic Animals Act 2000  16

Part 1.19   Education Act 2004  17

Part 1.20   Electoral Act 1992  19

Part 1.21   Electricity Safety Act 1971  23

Part 1.22   Emergencies Act 2004  24

Part 1.23   Environment Protection Act 1997  24

Part 1.24   Environment Protection Regulation 2005  27

Part 1.25   Fair Trading (Fuel Prices) Act 1993  28

Part 1.26   Financial Management Act 1996  28

Part 1.27   Firearms Act 1996  29

Part 1.28   Fisheries Act 2000  30

Part 1.29   Food Act 2001  30

Part 1.30   Gaming Machine Act 2004  31

Part 1.31   Gaming Machine Regulation 2004  32

Part 1.32   Gas Safety Act 2000  33

Part 1.33   Gene Technology Act 2003  34

Part 1.34   Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997              35

Part 1.35   Heritage Act 2004  35

Part 1.36   Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997       40

Part 1.37   Intoxicated People (Care and Protection) Act 1994         41

Part 1.38   Lakes Act 1976  42

Part 1.39   Lands Acquisition Act 1994  43

Part 1.40   Land Titles Act 1925  44

Part 1.41   Legal Profession Act 2006  45

Part 1.42   Legislation Act 2001  46

Part 1.43   Liquor Act 2010  47

Part 1.44   Liquor Regulation 2010  48

Part 1.45   Major Events Act 2014  48

Part 1.46   Nature Conservation Act 2014  50

Part 1.47   Notaries Public Act 1984  52

Part 1.48   Nudity Act 1976  52

Part 1.49   Partnership Act 1963  53

Part 1.50   Pawnbrokers Act 1902  54

Part 1.51   Planning and Development Act 2007  54

Part 1.52   Plant Diseases Act 2002  62

Part 1.53   Prohibited Weapons Act 1996  63

Part 1.54   Public Health Act 1997  63

Part 1.55   Public Roads Act 1902  65

Part 1.56   Public Trustee Act 1985  66

Part 1.57   Public Unleased Land Act 2013  67

Part 1.58   Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002  69

Part 1.59   Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977  70

Part 1.60   Second-hand Dealers Regulation 2002  71

Part 1.61   Stock Act 2005  72

Part 1.62   Supervised Injecting Place Trial Act 1999  72

Part 1.63   Tree Protection Act 2005  73

Part 1.64   Trustee Act 1925  74

Part 1.65   Trustee Companies Act 1947  75

Part 1.66   Unclaimed Money Act 1950  75

Part 1.67   Uncollected Goods Act 1996  76

Part 1.68   Utilities Act 2000  77

Part 1.69   Utilities (Electricity Restrictions) Regulation 2004          79

Part 1.70   Utilities (Gas Restrictions) Regulation 2005                  80

Part 1.71   Utilities (Water Conservation) Regulation 2006              81

Part 1.72   Waste Minimisation Act 2001  82

Part 1.73   Waste Minimisation Regulation 2001  83

Part 1.74   Water and Sewerage Act 2000  84

Part 1.75   Water Resources Act 2007  84

Part 1.76   Wills Act 1968  85

Part 1.77   Workers Compensation Act 1951  85

Part 1.78   Work Health and Safety Act 2011  86

Schedule 2 Amendments relating to Access Canberra          87

Part 2.1    Public Sector Management Act 1994  87

Schedule 3 Other amendments  89

Part 3.1    Legislation Regulation 2003  89

Part 3.2    Nature Conservation Act 2014  89

Part 3.3    Public Unleased Land Act 2013  89

Part 3.4    Workers Compensation Act 1951  92


Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015

A2015-33

An Act to amend legislation for red tape reduction, and other purposes

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

  1. Name of Act

    This Act is the Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015.

  2. Commencement

    This Act commences on the 14th day after its notification day.

    NoteThe naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

  3. Legislation amended—schs 1–3

    This Act amends the legislation mentioned in schedules 1 to 3.

  4. Legislation repealed

    (1)The following legislation is repealed:

    ·     Hawkers Act 2003 (A2003-10)

    ·     Hawkers Regulation 2003 (SL2003-46)

    ·     Magistrates Court (Hawkers Infringement Notices) Regulation 2003 (SL2003-37).

    (2)All other legislative instruments under the Hawkers Act 2003 are repealed.

    NoteThe transitional provisions inserted into the Public Unleased Land Act 2013 by this Act provide that certain licences under the Hawkers Act 2003 are taken to be permits under the Public Unleased Land Act 2013 and continue in force.

Schedule 1Amendments relating to public notification

(see s 3)

Part 1.1Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008

[1.1]Schedule 1, part 1.5, modification 1.73, section 191 (1A)

substitute

(1A)If the commissioner is satisfied that it is practicable to fill the vacancy under section 194, the commissioner must give public notice of the vacancy.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.2ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010

[1.2]Section 60 (1)

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publish in a newspaper circulating in the ACT a notice

substitute

give public notice

[1.3]Section 60 (1), new note

insert

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.3Administration and Probate Act 1929

[1.4]Section 87C (5)

substitute

(5)The public trustee must give public notice of each election filed under this section, and public notice in relation to an estate is conclusive evidence that the public trustee is entitled to administer the estate of the deceased person.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.5]Section 93

substitute

  1. Notice of order to be published

    Within 1 month after any order to collect and administer has been granted, the public trustee must, unless the Supreme Court otherwise orders, twice give public notice of the fact that the order has been granted.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.4Agents Act 2003

[1.6]Section 28 (1)

substitute

(1)A person who intends to apply for a licence must give public notice of the person’s intention to apply for the licence.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.7]Section 52 (1)

substitute

(1)A person who intends to apply for registration must give public notice of the person’s intention to apply for registration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.8]Section 123 (3)

substitute

(3)The commissioner for fair trading must give additional public notice as soon as practicable after preparing the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.9]Section 150 (1) and (2)

substitute

(1)The commissioner for fair trading may give public notice inviting people entitled to claim compensation under this division in relation to a stated licensed agent to make claims within the period (the claim period) stated in the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

(2)The public notice must be given twice with an interval of at least 1 month between the giving of each notice.

[1.10]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.5Animal Diseases Act 2005

[1.11]Section 15 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.12]Section 19 (3)

substitute

(3)The Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.13]Section 23 heading

substitute

  1. Quarantine notices

[1.14]Dictionary, note 2

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[1.15]Dictionary, definition of required media, paragraph (a)

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daily newspaper

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public notice

Part 1.6Animal Welfare Act 1992

[1.16]Section 24 (1)

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(1)The authority must, on or before the date of effect of an approval under section 22 or section 23, give public notice of the approval—

(a)stating the date on which the approval takes effect; and

(b)giving details of where a copy of the approved code of practice may be purchased; and

(c)giving details of where a copy of the approved code of practice may be inspected during office hours; and

(d)containing a statement that the approval is subject to disallowance by the Legislative Assembly under the Legislation Act.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.7Architects Regulation 2004

[1.17]Section 10 (1)

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publish a notice in a daily newspaper

substitute

give public notice

[1.18]Section 10 (1), new note

insert

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.19]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.8Associations Incorporation Act 1991

[1.20]Section 83 (1) (e)

substitute

(e)give public notice in relation to the association.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.21]Section 83 (6) (d)

substitute

(d)give a further public notice in relation to the association.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). 

[1.22]Section 93 (1) (h)

substitute

(h)give public notice in relation to the association.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.9Building Act 2004

[1.23]Section 137 (1)

substitute

(1)The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of the notification of each Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Building Code of Australia made by the Minister under section 136.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement under s 136 for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.24]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.10Casino Control Act 2006

[1.25]Section 69 (2) and note

substitute

(2)If the casino licensee changes the operating times, the casino licensee must, at least 24 hours before the change happens—

(a)give the commission written notice of the changed operating times; and

(b)give public notice about the changed operating times; and

(c)place a sign stating the changed operating times in a prominent position outside each public entrance to the casino.

Note 1If a form is approved under the Control Act, s 53D for giving public notice, the form must be used.

Note 2Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.26]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.11Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002

[1.27]Schedule 4, section 4.5 (1)

substitute

(1)Before approving a scheme, the council must give public notice—

(a)explaining the nature and significance of the scheme; and

(b)stating where a copy of the scheme can be obtained or inspected; and

(c)inviting comments and submissions within a stated time at least 21 days after the day the notice is published.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.28]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.12Clinical Waste Act 1990

[1.29]Section 15 (2)

substitute

(2)The Minister must give additional public notice of the making of the manual.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.30]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.13Cooperatives Act 2002

[1.31]Section 140 (4) (b)

substitute

(b)give public notice to that effect.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.32]Section 462 (2) and note

substitute

(2)The document may be served by giving public notice of the document, if—

(a)the cooperative is a non-trading cooperative; or

(b)the member’s address for service is unknown to the cooperative; or

(c)the registrar permits service to members by public notice.

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2For other ways of serving documents on members of cooperatives, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.

Part 1.14Cooperatives Regulation 2003

[1.33]Section 10

substitute

  1. How to notify member of membership cancellation—Act, s 131 (1)

    The board of a cooperative may give public notice of its intention to cancel the membership of a member whose whereabouts are unknown.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.34]Section 21

substitute

  1. Advertising change of name—Act, s 256 (2)

    Within 28 days after the day the registrar registers a change of name, the registrar must give public notice of the change of name.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.35]Schedule 1, section 1.5 (1) (b) (ii)

substitute

(ii)if the amount required to be paid to the person because of the cancellation is more than $50 and public notice was given under section 10 (How to notify member whose whereabouts unknown of membership cancellation—Act, s 131 (1))—the date of the public notice and the name of website or newspaper that published the notice;

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.15Coroners Act 1997

[1.36]Section 38

substitute

  1. Notice relating to conduct of hearing

    A coroner must, where practicable, not less than 14 days before conducting a hearing, give public notice of the date, time and place of the hearing.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.37]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.16Dangerous Substances Act 2004

[1.38]Section 72 (1), examples of publication, new example

insert

4     a public notice

[1.39]Section 72 (1), new note

insert

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.40]Section 182 (3)

substitute

(3)As soon as practicable after an emergency order mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is made, the Minister must give public notice of the order in a way that, in the Minister’s opinion, will be most likely to bring the order to the attention of the people to be bound by it.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.41]Section 197 (2), examples of publication, new example

insert

4     a public notice

[1.42]Section 197 (2), new note

insert

Note 1APublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.17Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004

[1.43]Section 316 (1)

substitute

(1)The permit-holder must, within the notification period, give public notice of the date, time, duration and location of the proposed fireworks display.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.44]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.18Domestic Animals Act 2000

[1.45]Section 81 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of the making of a declaration under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.46]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.19Education Act 2004

[1.47]Section 20 (5) (d) and example and note

substitute

(d)give public notice of—

(i)a proposal to close or amalgamate the school; and

(ii)details of where a copy of the report mentioned in paragraph (b) can be obtained;

Example

a website operated by the administrative unit responsible for this Act

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 1An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

[1.48]Section 20 (6) (a)

substitute

(a)give public notice of the final decision; and

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.49]Section 83 (5)

substitute

(5)The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.50]Section 83 (6)

omit

notice

substitute

public notice

[1.51]Section 85 (4)

substitute

(4)The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.52]Section 87 (3)

substitute

(3)The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.53]Section 88A (3)

substitute

(3)The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.54]Section 89 (3)

substitute

(3)The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.55]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.20Electoral Act 1992

[1.56]Section 41 (3)

substitute

(3)The redistribution committee must give additional public notice of the notice mentioned in subsection (1).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.57]Section 44 (3)

substitute

(3)The redistribution committee must give additional public notice of—

(a)the maps mentioned in subsection (1) (a); and

(b)the notice mentioned in subsection (1) (c).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.58]Section 91 (4)

substitute

(4)The commissioner must give additional public notice of the notice required under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.59]Section 119 (3)

substitute

(3)During a pre-election period, the commissioner—

(a)must give additional public notice of the particulars of each polling place for the election; and

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

(b)may publish notice of the particulars of each polling place for the election by any other means the commissioner determines.

[1.60]Section 159 (3)

substitute

(3)The commissioner must give additional public notice of the notice required under this section.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.61]Section 191

substitute

  1. Notice of casual vacancy

    (1)This section applies if—

    (a)the Speaker notifies the commissioner, in writing, that the seat of an MLA has become vacant otherwise than because of—

    (i)the dissolution of the Assembly; or

    (ii)the expiry of the term for which MLAs were elected at an election; or

    (iii)the failure or partial failure of an election; and

    (b)the commissioner is satisfied that it is practicable to fill the vacancy in accordance with section 194.

    (2)The commissioner must give public notice of the following—

    (a)that there is a casual vacancy in the Assembly;

    (b)that a person may apply to be a candidate in accordance with section 192;

    (c)in accordance with section 192—the time and day applications close;

    (d)if required under section 194—the time and place for a recount of the ballot papers counted for the former MLA at the last election at which he or she was elected.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

    (3)The commissioner must, so far as practicable, give a copy of the public notice to any person who, in the opinion of the commissioner, may be entitled to make an application under section 192 in relation to the vacancy.

    (4)The commissioner must tell the Speaker if the commissioner is not satisfied that it is practicable to fill the vacancy in accordance with section 194.

[1.62]Section 192 (2) (b) and note

substitute

(b)reach the commissioner before noon on the 10th day after the day on which public notice of the vacancy was given under section 191 (2).

Note 1If a form is approved under s 340A (Approved forms) for an application, the form must be used.

Note 2Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.63]Section 263 (3)

substitute

(3)An applicant is not entitled to make a leave application unless notice of the applicant’s intention to do so has been given—

(a)by public notice; and

(b)to the commissioner; and

(c)to each of the respondents to the relevant election application.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.64]Section 263 (9) (d)

substitute

(d)the person, or his or her personal representative, must—

(i)give public notice that the person ceases to be a respondent; and

(ii)give a copy of the public notice to the registrar; and

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.21Electricity Safety Act 1971

[1.65]Section 28 (4)

substitute

(4)The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (1).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.66]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.22Emergencies Act 2004

[1.67]Section 75 (3)

substitute

(3)The Minister must give additional public notice of the consultation notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.68]Section 115 (1) (b)

substitute

(b)given in a public notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.69]Dictionary, note 2

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Part 1.23Environment Protection Act 1997

[1.70]Section 21B (4)

substitute

(4)The authority must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.71]Section 25 (3)

substitute

(3)The authority must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.72]Section 28 (2)

substitute

(2)If an environment protection policy is made, public notice must be given of the following:

(a)a brief description of the policy;

(b)a statement of when the policy takes effect;

(c)a statement of where the policy may be inspected.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.73]Section 32

substitute

  1. Public notice of accredited codes of practice

    (1)Within 10 working days after the day an accredited code of practice is notified under the Legislation Act, the Minister must give additional public notice of the accreditation.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

    (2)A public notice under subsection (1) must state where a copy of the accredited code of practice is available for public inspection in accordance with section 19.

[1.74]Section 41 (3) and (4)

substitute

(3)Within 10 working days after the day an environmental protection agreement is notified under the Legislation Act, the authority must give additional public notice of the accreditation.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.75]Section 48 (4) and (5)

substitute

(4)Within 10 working days after the day the notice mentioned in subsection (1) is notified under the Legislation Act, the authority must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.76]Section 59 (3) and (4)

substitute

(3)Within 10 working days after the day the notice mentioned in subsection (1) is notified under the Legislation Act, the authority must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.77]Section 110 (2)

substitute

(2)If a notice is given under subsection (1) the authority must, at the same time, give public notice that a person who has a legal or equitable interest in the thing to be disposed may tell the authority about why it should not be disposed of.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.78]Dictionary, note 2

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·     daily newspaper

Part 1.24Environment Protection Regulation 2005

[1.79]Section 11 (4)

substitute

(4)The declaration must be—

(a)notified in a public notice; or

(b)broadcast in the ACT by a national or commercial broadcasting service.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.80]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.25Fair Trading (Fuel Prices) Act 1993

[1.81]Section 4 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of the determination.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

Part 1.26Financial Management Act 1996

[1.82]Section 53A (5)

substitute

(5)The director-general must give additional public notice of the statement.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

Part 1.27Firearms Act 1996

[1.83]Section 31 (4)

substitute

(4)The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.84]Section 38 (3)

substitute

(3)The Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.85]Section 52 (7)

substitute

(7)The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (7) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.86]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.28Fisheries Act 2000

[1.87]Section 7 (3)

substitute

(3)The conservator must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.88]Section 8A (4)

substitute

(4)The conservator must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.89]Dictionary, definition of newspaper

omit

Part 1.29Food Act 2001

[1.90]Section 41 (3) and (4)

substitute

(3)As soon as practicable after an emergency order mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is made, the Minister must give public notice of the order in a way that, in the Minister’s opinion, will be most likely to bring the order to the attention of the people to be bound by it.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

(4)The public notice must set out—

(a)the terms of the emergency order; and

(b)the people to be bound by it.

[1.91]Section 146 (3)

substitute

(3)The chief health officer—

(a)must publish a notice about the conviction, or finding of guilt, on a register kept by the chief health officer; and

(b)if the chief health officer considers it in the public interest—may give public notice about the conviction, or finding of guilt.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.30Gaming Machine Act 2004

[1.92]Section 13 (2)

omit everything before paragraph (a), substitute

(2)The applicant must give public notice of the application, stating that—

[1.93]Section 13 (2) (a)

omit

advertisement

substitute

public notice

[1.94]Section 13 (2), notes

substitute

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2If a form is approved under the Control Act, s 53D for a public notice, the form must be used.

[1.95]Section 13 (3) (b)

omit

advertisement

substitute

public notice

[1.96]Section 13 (4) (a)

omit

the advertisement is published

substitute

the public notice is given

[1.97]Dictionary, note 2

insert

·     public notice

Part 1.31Gaming Machine Regulation 2004

[1.98]Section 17 (3) (b) (i)

substitute

(i)public notice is given under section 18 (a); and

[1.99]Section 18

substitute

  1. Public notice of ballot

    At least 3 weeks before the voting close date for the ballot, the club secretary must—

    (a)give public notice of the ballot; and

    (b)display a copy of the public notice in each premises to which the ballot relates.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.100]Dictionary, note 2

insert

·     public notice

Part 1.32Gas Safety Act 2000

[1.101]Section 27 (4)

substitute

(4)The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of the prohibition.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.102]Section 29 (3)

substitute

(3)A direction to recall a gas appliance may require the trader to give—

(a)written notice of the recall to people to whom the trader sold, or may have sold, a gas appliance to which the direction relates; or

(b)public notice of the recall.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.103]Dictionary, note 2

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·     daily newspaper

Part 1.33Gene Technology Act 2003

[1.104]Section 52 (4)

substitute

(4)The regulator must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

Part 1.34Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997

[1.105]Schedule 1, principle 11, paragraph 2 and note

substitute  

2Not later than 30 days before the proposed relocation or closure, the provider must—

(a)give public notice of the relocation or closure (a transfer notice); and

(b)take other practicable steps to inform each consumer who has attended the health service practice of the matters mentioned in the transfer notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.35Heritage Act 2004

[1.106]Section 14 (6) and note

substitute

(6)The notice under subsection (5) is a notifiable instrument.

NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

(6A)The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (5).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.107]Section 26 (2) and note

substitute

(2)The consultation notice is a notifiable instrument.

NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

(2A)The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the consultation notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.108]Section 26A (5)

substitute

(5)An extension notice that is not opposed by the Minister—

(a)is a notifiable instrument; and

(b)must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days of the last day on which the Minister could have opposed the extension notice.

(5A)The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the extension notice under subsection (5).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.109]Section 34 (2)

substitute

(2)A notice under subsection (1)—

(a)is a notifiable instrument; and

(b)must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the decision under section 32 (1) is made.

(2A)The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (1).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.110]Section 35 (5)

substitute

(5)An extension notice that is not opposed by the Minister—

(a)is a notifiable instrument; and

(b)must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days of the last day on which the Minister could have opposed the extension notice.

(5A)The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the extension notice under subsection (5).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.111]Section 40 (3)

substitute

(3)A notice under this section—

(a)is a notifiable instrument; and

(b)must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the decision is made; and

(c)must include the following information:

(i)the registration details of the place or object;

(ii)the reasons for the council’s decision;

(iii)for a decision to register a place or object—the date registration takes effect; and

(d)must not include restricted information.

(3A)The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (3).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.112]Section 44 (2)

substitute

(2)A notice under subsection (1)—

(a)is a notifiable instrument; and

(b)must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the proposal is given to the council.

(2A)The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (1).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.113]Section 49 (4)

substitute

(4)A notice under subsection (1)—

(a)is a notifiable instrument; and

(b)must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the decision is made.

(4A)The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (1).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.114]Dictionary, note 2

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·     daily newspaper

Part 1.36Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997

[1.115]Section 18 (3)

substitute

(3)The commission must give additional public notice of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.116]Section 24K (3) (b)

substitute

(b)give public notice of the application.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.117]Section 33 (4), new note

insert

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.118]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.37Intoxicated People (Care and Protection) Act 1994

[1.119]Section 33 heading

substitute

  1. Publication of standard

[1.120]Section 33 (1)

omit

publish in the principal daily newspaper

substitute

give public notice

[1.121]Section 33 (1), new note

insert

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.122]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.38Lakes Act 1976

[1.123]Section 21 (1) and (2)

substitute

(1)The Minister may declare one or both of the following:

(a)that entry to a lake area is prohibited;

(b)that an area of a lake is a prohibited area.

(2)A declaration under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.

NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

(2A)The Minister must give additional public notice of a declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.124]Section 22 (1) and (2) and note

substitute

(1)The Minister may declare one or both of the following:

(a)that part of a lake is a closed area for the period stated in the declaration; and

(b)that an entity is authorised to conduct a stated event in the closed area during the stated period.

NoteEntity includes an unincorporated body (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

(2)A declaration is a notifiable instrument.

NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

(2A)The Minister must give additional public notice of a declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.125]Dictionary, note 2

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·     daily newspaper

Part 1.39Lands Acquisition Act 1994

[1.126]Section 20 (1)

substitute

(1)As soon as practicable after making a pre-acquisition declaration, the Executive must—

(a)give public notice of the declaration; and

(b)give a copy of the declaration to the registrar-general.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.127]Section 21 (6)

substitute

(6)The Executive may give additional public notice of the certificate.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The discretion in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.128]Section 33 (4)

substitute

(4)The Executive must give additional public notice of the declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.129]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.40Land Titles Act 1925

[1.130]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

[1.131]Dictionary, new definition of daily newspaper

insert

daily newspaper means a daily newspaper circulating generally in the ACT.

Part 1.41Legal Profession Act 2006

[1.132]Section 333 (3) (b)

after

each jurisdiction

insert

other than the ACT

[1.133]New section 333 (3) (ba)

insert

(ba)if the law practice has, or at any relevant time had, an office in the ACT—in a public notice; and

[1.134]Section 333 (3), new note

insert

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.135]Section 333 (7), definition of protected person, paragraph (c)

after

newspaper

insert

or public notice

[1.136]Section 583 (1)

substitute

(1)The council or councils proposing to make a legal profession rule under this division must give public notice—

(a)explaining the object of the proposed rule; and

(b)advising where or how a copy of the proposed rule may be accessed, obtained or inspected; and

(c)inviting comments and submissions within a stated period of not less than 21 days after the date of first publication of the notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.137]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

[1.138]Dictionary, note 2

insert

·     public notice

Part 1.42Legislation Act 2001

[1.139]Dictionary, part 1, definition of daily newspaper

omit

[1.140]Dictionary, part 1, new definition of public notice

insert

public notice, if required by a Territory law, means—

(a)a dated notice on an ACT government website; or

(b)notice in a daily newspaper circulating generally in the ACT.

Part 1.43Liquor Act 2010

[1.141]Section 34 (1) (b)

substitute

(b)give public notice about the application.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.142]Section 36 (2) and note

substitute

(2)The commissioner may give public notice to extend the public consultation period for an application.

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2The commissioner may extend the public consultation period after it has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).

Part 1.44Liquor Regulation 2010

[1.143]Section 21 (1) (m)

omit

and publish in the public notices of a daily newspaper

substitute

and give public notice

[1.144]Section 21 (1), new note

insert

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.145]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.45Major Events Act 2014

[1.146]Section 6 (6)

substitute

(6)The Executive must give additional public notice of the major event declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.147]Section 8 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of the major event declaration variation.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.148]Section 9 (5)

substitute

(5)The Minister must give additional public notice of the important sporting event notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

[1.149]Section 26 (5)

substitute

(5)The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (4).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.150]Section 32 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (3).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.151]Section 39 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (3).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.152]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.46Nature Conservation Act 2014

[1.153]Section 256 (5) and note

substitute

(5)If the conservator makes an activities declaration for a reserve, the conservator must—

(a)give additional public notice about the declaration; and

(b)display a notice about the declaration in a conspicuous place at the reserve.

Note 1The power to make a declaration includes the power to amend or repeal the declaration (see Legislation Act, s 46).

Note 2Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.154]Section 259 (4) and note

substitute

(4)If the conservator makes a closed reserve declaration, the conservator must—

(a)give additional public notice about the declaration; and

(b)display a notice about the declaration in a conspicuous place at the reserve.

Note 1The power to make a declaration includes the power to amend or repeal the declaration (see Legislation Act, s 46).

Note 2Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.155]Dictionary, note 2

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·     daily newspaper

Part 1.47Notaries Public Act 1984

[1.156]Section 5 (5)

substitute

(5)An applicant must give public notice of the making of an application under this section not later than 7 days after the day the application was filed.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.157]Dictionary, note 2

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·     daily newspaper

Part 1.48Nudity Act 1976

[1.158]Section 3

substitute

  1. Public notice of declaration

    (1)Within 7 days after making a declaration under section 2, the Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.

    (2)A declaration is not invalid if the Minister does not comply with subsection (1).

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

Part 1.49Partnership Act 1963

[1.159]Sections 42 and 43

substitute

  1. Right of partners to notify dissolution

    On the dissolution of a partnership or the retirement of a partner, a partner in the firm—

    (a)may give public notice that the partnership has been so dissolved or that the partner has so retired, as the case may be; and

    (b)may require the other partners in the firm to concur for that purpose in all necessary and proper acts (if any) which cannot be done without the concurrence of the other partners.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

  2. Public notice of dissolution or change

    Public notice of the dissolution, or a change in the constitution, of a firm is notice of the dissolution or change to a person who did not have dealings with the firm before the date of the dissolution or change.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.160]Section 78 (7) (b)

substitute

(b)if service cannot reasonably be made in accordance with paragraph (a)—by giving public notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.161]Section 80 (5)

substitute

(5)Within 10 days after the day the liquidator is appointed, the liquidator must give public notice of the liquidator’s appointment.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.162]Dictionary, note 2

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·     daily newspaper

Part 1.50Pawnbrokers Act 1902

[1.163]Section 15 (3)

substitute

(3)On 2 separate occasions at least 4 days before the proposed sale, the pawnbroker must give public notice about the sale.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.51Planning and Development Act 2007

[1.164]Section 63 (5) (a)

substitute

(a)give public notice of the consultation notice and any extension notice; and

[1.165]Section 63 (5), new note

insert

Note 2Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.166]Section 68 (5)

substitute

(5)The planning and land authority must also give public notice of the withdrawal of a draft plan variation on the same day, or as soon as practicable after, the authority prepares the withdrawal.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.167]Section 70 (4)

substitute

(4)The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of a public availability notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.168]Section 76 (8)

substitute

(8)The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (5).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (8) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.169]Section 82 (6)

substitute

(6)The planning and land authority must give additional public notice on the same day, or as soon as practicable after, the rejection is notified under the Legislation Act.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.170]Section 83 (3)

substitute

(3)The planning and land authority must give public notice of—

(a)the commencement notice under subsection (2); and

(b)where copies of the plan variation may be inspected or purchased.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.171]Section 83 (4)

omit

published in the newspaper

substitute

publicly notified

[1.172]Section 85 (1)

substitute

(1)The planning and land authority must give public notice of—

(a)a rejection notice under section 84 (3); or

(b)a commencement notice under section 84 (5) (a) for a provision (an approved provision); or

(c)a withdrawal notice under section 84 (5) (b).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.173]Section 85 (2)

omit

published under subsection (1) (a)

substitute

publicly notified under subsection (1)

[1.174]Section 85 (3)

omit

published in the newspaper

substitute

publicly notified

[1.175]Section 85D (5) and note

substitute

(5)The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of the consultation notice and any extension notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.176]Section 85G (7) and note

substitute

(7)The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (4).

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (7) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.177]Section 85J (2) and note

substitute

(2)The planning and land authority must give public notice of—

(a)each variation to the territory plan made by the special variation; and

(b)where copies of the plan variation may be inspected or purchased.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.178]Section 85J (3)

omit

published in the newspaper

substitute

publicly notified

[1.179]Section 89 (5)

substitute

(5)Not later than 5 working days after the day the plan variation is notified under the Legislation Act, the planning and land authority must give additional public notice that—

(a)describes the variation; and

(b)states the date of effect of the variation; and

(c)if the authority considers it necessary or helpful—states where the plan variation and information about the plan variation is available for inspection.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.180]Section 90 (2) and note

substitute

(2)The planning and land authority must give public notice that—

(a)describes the proposed technical amendment; and

(b)states where a copy of the proposed plan variation and information about the amendment is available for inspection; and

(c)states how and when written comments (consultation comments) may be made on the amendment; and

(d)states that a copy of any consultation comments made under paragraph (c) will be made available for inspection for at least 15 working days starting 10 working days after the period under paragraph (c) ends, at stated places.

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2Section 411 and s 412 apply to a person who makes consultation comments under this section.

[1.181]Section 155 (1) (b) and note

substitute

(b)give public notice of the making of the application.

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2This section is subject to s 411 and s 412.

[1.182]Section 156 (3) and notes

substitute

(3)The planning and land authority may give public notice to extend the public notification period.

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2The planning and land authority may extend the public notification period after it has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).

[1.183]Section 217

substitute

  1. Public notification of draft EIS

    The planning and land authority publicly notifies a draft EIS by—

    (a)giving public notice stating—

    (i)that the draft EIS is available for public inspection and for purchase at stated places and times; and

    (ii)how and when representations may be made on the draft EIS; and

    (b)making 1 or more copies of the draft EIS available as stated in the public notice; and

    (c)if practicable, making a copy of the draft EIS available on the authority website.

    NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.184]Section 219 (3) and note

substitute

(3)The planning and land authority may give public notice to extend the public consultation period.

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2The planning and land authority may extend the public notification period after it has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).

[1.185]Section 250 (4)

substitute

(4)If the planning and land authority does not know the home address of the person to whom the notice under subsection (2) is to be given, the authority may give public notice of the notice under subsection (2).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.186]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.52Plant Diseases Act 2002

[1.187]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

[1.188]Dictionary, note 2

insert

·     public notice

[1.189]Dictionary, definition of required media, paragraph (a)

omit

daily newspaper

substitute

public notice

Part 1.53Prohibited Weapons Act 1996

[1.190]Section 4L (4) and note

substitute

(4)The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT Government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

Part 1.54Public Health Act 1997

[1.191]Section 118D (4)

substitute

(4)The water utility must—

(a)give additional public notice of the public risk notice; and

(b)take all other reasonable measures to alert the public to the risk.

Maximum penalty: 2 000 penalty units.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) (a) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.192]Section 118J (4)

substitute

(4)The sewerage utility must—

(a)give additional public notice of the public risk notice; and

(b)take all other reasonable measures to alert the public to the risk.

Maximum penalty: 2 000 penalty units.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) (a) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.193]Section 119 (6)

substitute

(6)The Minister must give additional public notice of an emergency declaration, and any extension of the period of a declaration, as soon as practicable after it is made.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.194]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.55Public Roads Act 1902

[1.195]Section 19 (5)

substitute

(5)The Minister must give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (4).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.196]Section 25 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (3).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.197]Dictionary, definition of local newspaper

omit

Part 1.56Public Trustee Act 1985

[1.198]Section 33 (1)

substitute

(1)The public trustee may, in connection with the administration of a deceased estate, give public notice that any person who claims to be a creditor against the estate must notify the public trustee, in writing, of the claim within the period stated in the notice.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.199]Section 33 (2) (a)

omit

causes a notice to be published

substitute

gives public notice

[1.200]Section 36

substitute

  1. Public notice of appointment or election

    As soon as practicable after making an application under section 34 or filing a notice of election under section 35, the public trustee must give public notice of the application or election.

    Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.201]Section 43 (7)

substitute

(7)Before selling or otherwise disposing of property under subsection (5), the public trustee must—

(a)give public notice of the proposed sale or disposal; and

(b)if the last-known place of residence of the person lawfully entitled to the property is in another State or Territory—give notice of the proposed sale or disposal in a newspaper circulating in that State or Territory.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.57Public Unleased Land Act 2013

[1.202]Section 10 (2)

substitute

(2)Before deciding whether to fix or change a level, the director‑general must—

(a)at least 30 days before the level is to be fixed or changed—twice give public notice about the proposal to fix or change the level; and

(b)give anyone interested in the proposal an opportunity to be heard about the proposal.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.203]Section 10 (3)

omit

notice

substitute

public notice

[1.204]Section 11 (2)

substitute

(2)Before closing a public road, the director-general must—

(a)at least 7 days before the road is to be closed—give public notice about the proposal to close the road; and

(b)display a notice about the proposal to close the road in a conspicuous place at the road.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.205]Section 53 (2) (b)

substitute

(b)give public notice about the application.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.206]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.58Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002

[1.207]Section 84F (3)

substitute

(3)The road transport authority must give public notice of the notice at least 14 days before the day the ballot is to be conducted.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.208]Section 84J (3) (b)

substitute

(b)if public notice of a notice for the holding of another ballot for the kind of taxi licence to which the ballot related is given under section 84F (Notification of ballots)—when the public notice is given.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.209]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.59Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977

[1.210]Section 11B (2)

substitute

(2)The relevant person must, within 7 days of applying under section 10 (1) or section 11 (1) give public notice of the application.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.211]Section 45 (1)

substitute

(1)If a person (the prospective executive officer) intends becoming an executive officer of a corporate licensee, the person must give public notice of that intention.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.212]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.60Second-hand Dealers Regulation 2002

[1.213]Section 11 (4)

substitute

(4)The chief police officer must give additional public notice of a direction under subsection (3).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.214]Section 12 (3)

substitute

(3)The chief police officer must give additional public notice of a direction under subsection (2).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.215]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.61Stock Act 2005

[1.216]Section 37 (2) (c)

substitute

(c)if the owner is not identified—give public notice of the information mentioned in paragraph (b).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.62Supervised Injecting Place Trial Act 1999

[1.217]Section 5 (4)

substitute

(4)The Minister must give additional public notice of a declaration under subsection (3).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.218]Section 8 (1)

substitute

(1)The Minister must give public notice of the effect of an instrument made under section 7, as soon as practicable after the instrument is made.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.219]Dictionary, definition of newspaper

omit

Part 1.63Tree Protection Act 2005

[1.220]Section 49 (4)

substitute

(4)The conservator must also give public notice of a decision.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.221]Section 49 (6)

omit

the notice is published in a daily newspaper.

substitute

public notice is given under subsection (4).

[1.222]Section 53 (4)

substitute

(4)If the decision is to register the tree, the conservator must also give public notice of the decision.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.223]Section 56 (4)

substitute

(4)The conservator must also give public notice of the proposed cancellation.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.224]Section 56 (6)

omit

the notice is published in a daily newspaper.

substitute

public notice is given under subsection (4).

[1.225]Section 59 (4)

substitute

(4)If the decision is to cancel the registration, the conservator must also give public notice of the decision.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.226]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.64Trustee Act 1925

[1.227]Section 60 (2)

omit

a notice published in a newspaper printed and circulating in the ACT

substitute

a public notice

[1.228]Section 60 (2), new note

insert

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.65Trustee Companies Act 1947

[1.229]Section 15 (1)

substitute

(1)A person who intends to apply for consent under section 14 must give public notice, at least 7 days before the day the application is made, of—

(a)the intention to apply; and

(b)the intended date of the application.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.230]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.66Unclaimed Money Act 1950

[1.231]Section 8 (3) (b) and note

substitute

(b)give public notice—

(i)stating that it holds unclaimed amounts for the previous year; and

(ii)explaining how people can find out details of the amounts and claim them.

Note 1Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2If a form is approved under s 35 for a provision of this subsection, the form must be used.

Part 1.67Uncollected Goods Act 1996

[1.232]Section 7 (3)

substitute

(3)A request must—

(a)be sent to the owner’s last-known address; or

(b)if the possessor does not have an address for the owner and has not been able to find an address through reasonable inquiry—be given by public notice.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.233]Section 25 (1)

substitute

(1)If uncollected goods are to be disposed of by public auction, the possessor must, at least 7 days before the auction, give public notice of—

(a)the time and place of the auction; and

(b)a general description of the goods to be sold.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.234]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.68Utilities Act 2000

[1.235]Section 36 (1)

substitute

(1)Before ICRC makes a defined licence decision under this division, it may give public notice, and notice on the ICRC’s website, about the matter to be decided and invite submissions about that matter from interested people.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.236]Section 36 (2) (a)

omit

[1.237]Section 46 (2)

substitute

(2)ICRC must give public notice of a proposed review

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.238]Section 46 (4) (a) and (5) (a)

omit

newspaper notice

substitute

public notice

[1.239]Section 46 (6) (b)

substitute

(b)give public notice of the findings of the review and the place where a record of the statement is available for public inspection.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.240]Section 60 (1) (a)

substitute

(a)give public notice that—

(i)states that the draft code has been prepared; and

(ii)states the place or places where copies of the draft code may be inspected or obtained; and

(iii)invites interested people to make submissions to ICRC about the draft code within the period stated in the notice.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.241]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.69Utilities (Electricity Restrictions) Regulation 2004

[1.242]Section 10 (3)

substitute

(3)As soon as possible after imposing electricity restriction measures, the utility must—

(a)ensure that notice of the imposition is broadcast in the ACT by television or radio; and

(b)give notice of the imposition on the utility’s internet website; and

(c)give public notice of the imposition.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.243]Section 14 (1) (c)

omit

by public notice

[1.244]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.70Utilities (Gas Restrictions) Regulation 2005

[1.245]Section 10 (3)

substitute

(3)As soon as possible after imposing gas restriction measures, the utility must—

(a)ensure that notice of the imposition is broadcast in the ACT by television or radio; and

(b)give notice of the imposition on the utility’s internet website; and

(c)give public notice of the imposition.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.246]Section 14 (1) (c)

omit

by public notice

[1.247]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.71Utilities (Water Conservation) Regulation 2006

[1.248]Section 6 (1) (b)

substitute

(b)may give public notice of the details of the measures.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.249]Section 13

substitute

  1. Additional public notice of temporary water restrictions

    The utility must give additional public notice, and notice on the utilities website, of—

    (a)a declaration under section 12 (5); and

    (b)details of the temporary water restrictions in force under the declaration.

    Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in this section is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.250]Dictionary, note 3

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.72Waste Minimisation Act 2001

[1.251]Section 10 (1)

substitute

(1)As soon as practicable after the Minister decides that an IWRP is to be prepared for an industry, the director-general—

(a)must give public notice of the decision; and

(b)may give any other notice that the director-general considers appropriate.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.252]Section 10 (2)

omit

advertisement

substitute

public notice

[1.253]Section 17 (3)

substitute

(3)If the Minister approves an IWRP under subsection (1), the director‑general—

(a)must give public notice of the approval; and

(b)may give any other notice that the director-general considers appropriate.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.254]Section 17 (4)

omit

notice

substitute

public notice

[1.255]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.73Waste Minimisation Regulation 2001

[1.256]Section 6 (3)

substitute

(3)The director-general must give additional public notice of a direction under subsection (1).

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.257]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.74Water and Sewerage Act 2000

[1.258]Section 44E (1)

substitute

(1)The construction occupations registrar must give public notice of the notification of each Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Plumbing Code of Australia made by the Minister under section 44C.

Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Part 1.75Water Resources Act 2007

[1.259]Section 14 (3) and note

substitute

(3)The consultation notice is a notifiable instrument.

NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

(3A)The authority must give additional public notice of the consultation notice.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.260]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Part 1.76Wills Act 1968

[1.261]Section 12A (4)

omit

by advertisement published in a daily newspaper, give notice

substitute

by public notice

[1.262]Section 12A (4), new note

insert

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

[1.263]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

[1.264]Dictionary, note 2

insert

·     public notice

Part 1.77Workers Compensation Act 1951

[1.265]Section 205 (2), examples of publication, new example

insert

4     a public notice

[1.266]Dictionary, note 2

insert

·     public notice

Part 1.78Work Health and Safety Act 2011

[1.267]Section 274 (5)

substitute

(5)The Minister must, as soon as practicable after approving a code of practice, give additional public notice of the approval.

NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.

[1.268]Dictionary, note 2

omit

·     daily newspaper

Schedule 2Amendments relating to Access Canberra

(see s 3)

Part 2.1Public Sector Management Act 1994

[2.1]New division 3.6

insert

Division 3.6               Exercise of certain functions by head of Access Canberra

37AExercise of certain functions by head of Access Canberra

(1)The Chief Minister may declare that a function given to a director‑general under a territory law dealing with a relevant matter may be exercised by the head of Access Canberra (a declared function).

Note1    Function includes authority, duty and power (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Note 2A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity).

(2)A declaration is a notifiable instrument.

NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

(3)The head of Access Canberra may exercise a declared function.

(4)The head of Access Canberra may delegate a declared function to an employee or another person.

NoteFor the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.

(5)However, the head of Access Canberra may only delegate a declared function to the extent permitted by other territory laws.

Example—extent permitted

A declaration is made in relation to a function given to the director-general under the XYZ Act. That Act states that the director‑general may only delegate the function to an employee. The head of Access Canberra may also only delegate the function to an employee.

NoteAn example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

(6)Nothing in this section limits the exercise of a declared function by the director-general given the function.

(7)Anything done in the exercise of a declared function is not invalid only because of a defect or irregularity in or in relation to a declaration.

(8)   In this section:

Access Canberra means the business unit in the directorate administered by the Chief Minister known as Access Canberra.

head, of Access Canberra, means the person occupying the position (however described) of head of Access Canberra.

relevant matter means a matter mentioned in an administrative arrangement under the Self-Government Act, section 43 (1)—

(a)responsibility for which is allocated to the Chief Minister; and

(b)relating to Access Canberra.

Schedule 3Other amendments

(see s 3)

Part 3.1Legislation Regulation 2003

[3.1]Section 7 (2), example

substitute

Example—par (a) (i)

an approved form with the heading ‘Application for disposal of a gaming machine’

Part 3.2Nature Conservation Act 2014

[3.2]Section 261 (2) (a) (vi)

omit

Part 3.3Public Unleased Land Act 2013

[3.3]New section 9A

in part 1, insert

9AMeaning of carrying on business as a hawker

For this Act, a person carries on business as a hawker—

(a)if the person carries on an itinerant business selling—

(i)goods carried by the person, or by a vehicle used by the person; or

(ii)services provided by the person, or provided from a vehicle used by the person; or

(b)if the person sells goods or services for a person mentioned in paragraph (a).

[3.4]Section 41 (1), new example

insert

8     a person carrying on business as a hawker sells goods from their van for more than 30 minutes

[3.5]Section 43 (5)

substitute

(5)This section does not apply to a person—

(a)if the person carries on business as a hawker for not more than 30 minutes at a time in a single location; and

(b)if each location at which the person carries on business as a hawker is at least 180m away from commercial premises that sells similar goods or services to the goods or services available from the person carrying on business as a hawker.

[3.6]Section 59 (2)

omit

2 years

substitute

3 years

[3.7]New section 99A

in subdivision 4.3.1, insert

99AOffence—hawkers obstructing or endangering public

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person uses public unleased land to carry on business as a hawker; and

(b)the person—

(i)hinders or obstructs the free movement of people or vehicles in public unleased land; or

(ii)endangers the safety of members of the public in public unleased land.

Maximum penalty:  30 penalty units.

(2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

[3.8]New part 21

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Part 21Transitional—Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015

  1. Meaning of commencement day—pt 21

    In this part:

    commencement day means the day the Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015, section 4 commences.

    NoteThe Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015, s 4 repeals the Hawkers Act 2003.

  2. Hawkers licence

    (1)This section applies if, immediately before the commencement day, a person holds a licence under the Hawkers Act 2003.

    (2)The licence is, on the commencement day, taken to be a public unleased land permit—

    (a)in the same terms as the licence; and

    (b)subject to the same conditions as the licence.

    (3)The public unleased land permit—

    (a)is taken to expire on the day stated in the licence; and

    (b)must not be transferred.

  3. Expiry—pt 21

    This part expires 3 years after the commencement day.

    NoteTransitional provisions are kept in the Act for a limited time.  A transitional provision is repealed on its expiry but continues to have effect after its repeal (see Legislation Act, s 88).

Part 3.4Workers Compensation Act 1951

[3.9]Section 8 (3) (b)

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[3.10]New section 155A

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155AEmployer must notify insurer of certain corrected information

(1)This section applies if an employer has provided an employer’s estimate under section 155 to an insurer for a particular period.

(2)If the employer’s estimate of total wages understates the correct amount by more than $500 000 for the period, the employer must tell the insurer that information provided in the employer’s estimate is incorrect.

(3)The employer must—

(a)tell the insurer about the incorrect information mentioned in subsection (2)—

(i)in writing; and

(ii)within 30 days after the day the employer becomes aware of the incorrect information; and

(b)include in the written notice to the insurer details of the correct estimate of the amount of total wages for the particular period.

(4)The notice required under subsection (3) may be signed for the employer by any of the following:

(a)if the employer is a corporation—an officer of the corporation authorised to sign the statement;

(b)in any other case—an owner of the employer’s business.

(5)A person commits an offence if the person—

(a)is an employer; and

(b)is required under this section to tell an insurer about incorrect information; and

(c)fails to tell the insurer about the incorrect information within 30 days after the day the employer becomes aware of the incorrect information.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

(6)An offence against subsection (5) is a strict liability offence.

[3.11]Section 159

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[3.12]Section 160 (3) (a)

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(a)state the details given by the employer to the approved insurer under section 155 (Information for insurers on application for issue or renewal of policies); and

[3.13]Section 160 (3) (c)

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not longer than 6 months

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up to 12 months

[3.14]Section 162 (3) (d)

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[3.15]section 163 (1)

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·     section 159 (Six-monthly information for insurers)

[3.16]Section 190 (6), definition of related information, paragraph (f)

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[3.17]Section 200A (1) (f)

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[3.18]Section 202 (1)

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·     section 159 (Six-monthly information for insurers)

Endnotes

  1. Presentation speech

    Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 4 June 2015.

  2. Notification

    Notified under the Legislation Act on 30 September 2015.

  3. Republications of amended laws

    For the latest republication of amended laws, see certify that the above is a true copy of the Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Bill 2015, which was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 15 September 2015.

    Acting Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

    © Australian Capital Territory 2015

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