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Magistrates' Court (Arbitration) (Professional Costs) Regulations 2006

S.R. No. 30/2006

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Regulation  Page

1.Objective

2.Authorising provisions

3.Commencement

4.Amendment to Schedule 3

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STATUTORY RULES 2006

S.R. No. 30/2006

Magistrates' Court Act 1989

Magistrates' Court (Arbitration) (Professional Costs) Regulations 2006

The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations:

Dated: 28 March 2006

Responsible Minister:

ROB HULLS

Attorney-General

RUTH LEACH

Clerk of the Executive Council

1.Objective

The objective of these Regulations is to increase the allowances for professional costs which may be awarded to a party in respect of an arbitration under Division 2 of Part 5 of the Magistrates' Court Act 1989.

2.Authorising provisions

These Regulations are made under sections 105(2) and 140 of the Magistrates' Court Act 1989.

3.Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 1 April 2006.

4.Amendment to Schedule 3

In Schedule 3 to the Magistrates' Court (Arbitration) Regulations 2000[1], in clause 1—

(a)in paragraphs (a) and (c), for "$1065" substitute "$1114";

(b)in paragraphs (b) and (d), for "$1148" substitute "$1201";

(c)in paragraphs (e) and (f), for "$1231" substitute "$1288";

(d)in paragraph (g)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (i) for "$200" substitute "$209";

(ii)in sub-paragraph (ii) for "$250" substitute "$261";

(iii)in sub-paragraph (iii) for "$300" substitute "$314".

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[1] Reg. 4: S.R. No. 51/2000.  Reprint No. 1 incorporating amendments as at 1 July 2003.  Subsequently amended by S.R. No. 163/2004.