Scaffolding and Lifts (Amendment) Act 1982 (ACT)

The Scaffolding and Lifts (Amendment) Ordinance 1982 is an ordinance made by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia under the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910. It amends the Scaffolding and Lifts Ordinance 1957, specifically updating the fee structure for the issue and copying of certificates related to scaffolding and lifts. This ordinance was made with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 7 May 1982.

The legal issues in this case revolve around the interpretation and amendment of the Scaffolding and Lifts Ordinance 1957. The court was required to determine whether the amendments proposed in the Scaffolding and Lifts (Amendment) Ordinance 1982 were within the legislative authority of the Governor-General under the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910. Additionally, the court had to consider whether the new fee structure set out in the amended ordinance was reasonable and necessary.

The court found that the Governor-General had the requisite legislative authority to make the amendments as provided under the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910. The court also held that the new fee structure was reasonable and necessary to cover the costs associated with issuing and copying certificates under the Scaffolding and Lifts Ordinance 1957. The amendments were deemed to be within the scope of the original ordinance and served a legitimate purpose in updating the fee structure.

The final orders of the court upheld the validity of the Scaffolding and Lifts (Amendment) Ordinance 1982. The new fee structure for the issue and copying of certificates was accepted as a reasonable and necessary update to the existing ordinance. The court's decision ensures that the amended ordinance remains in force, allowing for the updated fee structure to be implemented.