National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2020 Measures No. 21) Declaration 2020

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National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2020 Measures No. 21) Declaration 2020

I, Anne Ruston, Minister for Families and Social Services, make the following Declaration.

Dated 24 December 2020

Anne Ruston

Minister for Families and Social Services

 

Contents

1  Name

2  Commencement

3  Authority

4  Schedules

Schedule 1—Amendments

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Declaration 2018

 

 

1  Name

  This instrument is the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2020 Measures No. 21) Declaration 2020.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

 

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 4 and anything in Schedule 1 not elsewhere covered by this table

The day after this instrument is registered.

 

2. Schedule 1, items 1, 2, 3 and 8

Immediately after the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 1.

 

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

 (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018.

4  Schedules

  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1—Amendments

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Declaration 2018

1 Section 11 (at the end of the table)

Add:

87

The Seventh-day Adventist Church institutions as at paragraph (ar) of Item 385 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument that are defunct

Adsafe Limited

88

The Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff institution as at paragraph (b) of Item 386 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff Inc.

89

The Girl Guides Australia institutions as at paragraphs (g) to (o) of Item 387 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Girl Guides Australia

90

The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart institutions as at paragraphs (c) to (e) of Item 388 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Property Association

91

The Riverwood Community Centre institutions as at paragraphs (b) and (c) of Item 389 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Riverwood Community Centre Ltd

92

The Presentation Sisters Western Australia institutions as at paragraphs (b) to (s) of Item 390 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

The Congregation of the Presentation Sisters (W.A.) Incorporated

93

The Presbyterian Church in Western Australia institutions as at paragraphs (m) to (aa) of Item 392 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

The Presbyterian Church in Western Australia

94

The Big Brother Movement NSW institution as at paragraph (b) of Item 408 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

B.B.M. LTD

95

The Deaf Services institutions as at paragraphs (b) and (c) of Item 409 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Deaf Services Limited

96

The St Giles Society institutions as at paragraphs (b) and (c) of Item 410 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

St Giles Society Ltd

97

The St Vincent de Paul institutions as at paragraph (y) of Item 411 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument that are defunct

St Vincent de Paul Society National Redress Scheme Limited

98

The Sunshine Association of Tasmania institution as at paragraph (b) of Item 412 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Sunshine Association of Tasmania Inc.

99

The St Anne’s Broken Hill institution as at paragraph (a) of Item 413 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

St Annes Broken Hill Administration Limited

2 Section 11B (at the end of the table)

Add:

4

The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, as at Item 402 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Masonic Investments Limited

5

Missionaries of God’s Love, as at Item 403 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Missionaries of God’s Love Trust

3 Section 11C (table item 1, column 1)

Omit the words “and 363-371”, insert “, 363-371, 383-384 and 404-407”

4 Section 15(1) (table item 144, column 1)

Omit the words “paragraph (a) of”.

5 Section 15(1) (table item 145, column 1)

Omit the words “paragraphs (a) to (y) of”.

6 Section 15(1) (table item 146, column 1)

Omit the words “paragraph (a) of”.

7 Section 15(1) (table item 147, column 1)

Omit the words “paragraphs (a) and (b) of”.

8 Subsection 15(1) (at the end of the table)

Add:

148

All Seventh-day Adventist Church institutions as at paragraphs (a) to (ar) of Item 385 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Adsafe Limited

149

All Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff institutions as at paragraph (a) of Item 386 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff Inc.

150

All Girl Guides Australia institutions as at paragraphs (a) to (f) of Item 387 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Girl Guides Australia

151

All Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart institutions as at paragraphs (a) and (b) of Item 388 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Property Association

152

All Riverwood Community Centre institutions as at paragraph (a) of Item 389 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Riverwood Community Centre Ltd

153

All Presentation Sisters Western Australia institutions as at paragraph (a) of Item 390 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

The Congregation of the Presentation Sisters (W.A.) Incorporated

154

All St Andrew’s College institutions as at Item 391 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

The Council of St Andrew’s College

155

All Presbyterian Church in Western Australia institutions as at paragraphs (a) to (l) of Item 392 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

The Presbyterian Church in Western Australia

156

All ACS Mutual – Life-Gate institutions as at Item 398 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

ACS Mutual Ltd

157

All Big Brother Movement NSW institutions as at paragraph (a) of Item 408 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

B.B.M. LTD

158

All Deaf Services institutions as at paragraph (a) of Item 409 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Deaf Services Limited

159

All St Giles Society institutions as at paragraph (a) of Item 410 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

St Giles Society Ltd

160

All St Vincent de Paul institutions as at paragraphs (a) to (y) of Item 411 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

St Vincent de Paul Society National Redress Scheme Limited

161

All Sunshine Association of Tasmania institutions as at paragraph (a) of Item 412 of the Table in Schedule 1 to this instrument

Sunshine Association of Tasmania Inc.

9 Schedule 1 (table item 140, column 1)

After paragraph (xo), add:

  1.             Sun City Care Incorporated
  2.             Amazing Grace Gospel Church Inc
  3.              Westside Community Care (QLD) Limited
  4.              Townsville Worship Centre Inc
  5.               Cairns Cross Culture
  6.             Kingston Samoan Assembly Of God Church Incorporated
  7.             River City Church Incorporated
  8.           Abundant Life Centre Ltd.
  9.             Sydney Pentecostal Fellowship
  10.             Herberton Assembly of God Inc.
  11.              Vision Community Global Ministries Limited
  1.              Wonthaggi Christian Life Centre Inc
  2.             Bethel A O G Yungaburra
  3.              Generations Church Ltd
  4.             Indonesian Charismatic Worship Service Inc.
  5.              Exmouth Christian Fellowship Church Inc
  6.              Cooktown Community Church Limited
  7.             Fire Church Ministries Inc
  8.             Jcommunity Limited
  9.               Hope City Church
  10.               Hope Empowered Ltd
  11.             House Of Nathan Inc
  12.               Grace Christian Church
  13.           Townsville City Care Ltd
  14.             Townsville City Church
  15.             Royals Church Ltd
  16.             Royals Church Estate Ltd
  17.             Royals Care Australia Ltd
  18.              Faith City Worship Centre
  19.              Hume Samoan Assembly Of God Inc
  20.               Reality Church Ltd
  21.             Lighthouse All Nations Church

10 Schedule 1 (table item 141, column 1)

After paragraph (bb), add:

  1.               C3 Church Inc
  2.               C3 Church Redland Bay Limited
  3.               The Cage Youth Foundation Ltd
  4.                Christian City Church Kalgoorlie

11 Schedule 1 (table item 144, column 1)

After paragraph (f), add:

  1.                 Spirit Life Christian Church Ltd
  2.                 The Full Gospel Churches of Australia Limited
  3.                   Radiant Church Australia Ltd

12 Schedule 1 (table item 148, column 1)

After paragraph (ab), add:

  1.              Christian Life Church Kyogle Ltd

13 Schedule 1 (at the end of the table)

Add:

383

ACS Mutual – Christ Our Hope Community

(a) Christ Our Hope Community

384

ACS Mutual – Enable Partners International

(a) Enable Partners International Inc.

385

Seventh-day Adventist Church

  1.                 Adsafe Limited
  2.                 Seventh-day Adventist Church (Western Australian Conference) Limited
  3.                 Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Western Australia) Limited
  4.                 Seventh-day Adventist Care (Western Australia) Limited
  5.                 WA Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  6.                  Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Australian Union Conference) Limited
  7.                 Mamarapha College Ltd
  8.                 Adventist Development & Relife Agency Australia Limited
  9.                   Seventh-day Adventist Church Australian Union Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  10.                   Seventh-day Adventist Church (Northern Australian Conference) Limited
  11.                 Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australian) Limited
  12.                   Seventh-day Adventist Church Northern Australian Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  13.               Seventh-day Adventist Church (South Queensland Conference) Limited
  14.                 Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South Queensland) Limited
  15.                 Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (South Queensland) Limited
  16.                 Seventh-day Adventist Church South Queensland Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  17.                 Seventh-day Adventist Church (North New South Wales Conference) Limited
  18.                  Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North New South Wales) Limited
  19.                  Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (North New South Wales Conference)
  20.                   Seventh-day Adventist Church North New South Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  21.                 Seventh-day Adventist Church (Greater Sydney Conference) Limited
  22.                 Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Limited
  23.               Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (Greater Sydney) Limited
  24.                 Seventh-day Adventist Church Greater Sydney Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  25.                 Seventh-day Adventist Church (South New South Wales Conference) Limited
  26.                 Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South New South Wales Conference) Limited
  1.              Seventh-day Adventist Church South New Wales Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  2.              Seventh-day Adventist Church (Victorian Conference) Limited
  3.              Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Limited
  4.              Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (Victoria) Limited
  5.              VIC Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  6.               Seventh-day Adventist Church (Tasmanian Conference) Limited
  7.              Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Tasmania) Limited
  8.              Seventh-day Adventist Church Tasmanian Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  9.               Seventh-day Adventist Church (South Australian Conference) Limited
  10.               Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South Australia) Limited
  11.              Seventh-day Adventist Church South Australia Conference (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  12.               Seventh-day Adventist Church (SPD) Ltd
  13.           South Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (being the unincorporated religious and charitable association)
  14.              Seventh-day Adventist Church (Pacific) Limited
  15.              Adventist Healthcare Limited
  16.              Avondale University College Ltd
  17.              Australasian Research Institute
  18.               Any organisation or bodies corporate, owned or operated by the institutions listed in paragraphs (a) to (aq) of this Table Item 385, any corporation established by the South Pacific Division of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (South Pacific Division), any union conferences of the South Pacific Division and any of their constituent conferences and any bodies designated as an affiliated entity, any Seventh-day Adventist Church organisation within the South Pacific Division and any Affiliated Entity or any Denominational Entity within the meaning of these terms in clause 3 of the constitution of Adsafe Ltd ABN 61 615 376 997 dated 10 May 2020, whether incorporated or unincorporated and whether still existing or defunct, but not including the institutions listed in paragraphs (a) to (aq) of this Table Item 385.

386

Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff

  1.                 Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff Inc.
  2.                 The Ministering Children’s League

387

Girl Guides Australia

  1.                 Girl Guides Australia
  2.                 Girl Guides Association (New South Wales)
  3.                 Girl Guides Association of Tasmania
  4.                 Girl Guides South Australia Inc
  5.                 Girl Guides Association of Victoria
  6.                  Girl Guides Western Australia Inc
  7.                 Australian Girl Guides Foundation
  8.                 Girls Guides Australia Inc
  9.                   Girl Guides Association NSW Armidale Support Group (from 2000 to 2004)
  10.                   Girl Guides Association NSW Moree Support Group 
  11.                 Hay Girl Guides Association (from 2011 to 2020)
  12.                   Bendemeer Girl Guide Support Group (from 2000 to 2020)
  13.               Girl Guide Association of NSW Bathurst Support Group (from 2000 to 2020)
  14.                 Girl Guides NT Incorporated (from 1999 to 2020)
  15.                 Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region (from 2000 to 2020)

388

Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart

  1.                 Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Property Association
  2.                 Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  3.                 Mena House Private Hospital
  4.                 Sacred Heart Hospital
  5.                 Holy Cross Private Hospital

389

Riverwood Community Centre

  1.                 Riverwood Community Centre Ltd
  2.                 Voices of Riverwood (from 1976 to 1987)
  3.                 Riverwood Community Centre Incorporated (from 1987 to 2012)

390

Presentation Sisters Western Australia

  1.                 The Congregation of the Presentation Sisters (W.A.) Incorporated
  2.                 Corpus Christi School (from 1960 to 1966)
  3.                 Our Lady Help of Christians School (from 1942 to 1948)
  4.                 Our Lady Help of Christians School (from 1952 to 1968)
  5.                 Our Lady of Fatima (from 1940 to 1966)
  6.                  Presentation Primary School (from 1955 to 1966)
  7.                 Sacred Heart School (from 1909 to 1966)
  8.                 St Brigid’s School (from 1942 to 1976)
  9.                   St Cecilia’s School (from 1949 to 1954)
  10.                   St Francis Xavier (from 1955 to 1975)
  11.                 St John’s School (from 1942 to 1958)
  12.                   St John’s School (from 1940 to 1942)
  13.               St Joseph’s School (from 1963 to 1976)
  14.                 St Mary’s School (from 1954 to 1974)
  15.                 St Patrick’s School (from 1943 to 1968)
  16.                 St Peter’s School (from 1943 to 1958)
  17.                 St Therese School (from 1959 to 1974)
  18.                  St Therese School (from 1962 to 1965)
  19.                  Star of the Sea School (from 1905 to 1962)

391

St Andrew’s College

  1.                 The Council of St Andrew’s College
  2.                 Saint Andrew’s College Pty Ltd

392

Presbyterian Church in Western Australia

  1.                 The Presbyterian Church in Western Australia
  2.                 Albany Presbyterian Church
  3.                 Presbyterian Church Bassendean
  4.                 Bicton Presbyterian Church
  5.                 Bunbury Region Presbyterian Church
  6.                  Scots Presbyterian Church
  7.                 Mandurah Presbyterian Church
  8.                 St Columba’s Presbyterian Church
  9.                   Henderson Memorial Presbyterian Church
  10.                   Presbyterian Church Whitfords
  11.                 Rockingham Presbyterian Church
  12.                   Presbyterian Church in WA Presbyterian Homes for the Aged
  13.               Living Hope Presbyterian Community Church  
  14.                 Como Presbyterian Church 
  15.                 Guildford Presbyterian Church 
  16.                 Joondalup Presbyterian Church 
  17.                 Karawara Presbyterian Church 
  18.                  Kardinya Lakes Presbyterian Church 
  19.                  Marangaroo Presbyterian Church 
  20.                   Padbury Presbyterian Church   
  21.                 Spanish-Portuguese Presbyterian Church 
  22.                 Sovereign Grace Presbyterian Church 
  23.               Rangevue Hostel 
  24.                 Benmore Presbyterian Children’s Home 
  25.                 Burnbrae Presbyterian Children’s Home 
  26.                 Wotjulum Mission 
  1.              Palmerstone House 

393

Australian Air League Incorporated

394

Football NSW Limited

395

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (located in East Melbourne, Victoria)

396

Weldon Children’s Services

397

Western Australian Cricket Association Ltd

398

ACS Mutual – Life-Gate

  1.                 Life-Gate Incorporated
  2.                 Life-Gate Freedom Centre Incorporated

399

North Australian Pastoral Company Pty. Limited

400

Offenders Aid & Rehabilitation Services of South Australia Incorporated

401

Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association

402

Masonic Investments Limited – Freemasons NSW and ACT

  1.                 The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons

403

Missionaries of God’s Love Trust – Missionaries of God’s Love

  1.                 Missionaries of God’s Love

404

ACS Mutual – Beverley RLC Fellowship

(a) Beverley RLC Fellowship Incorporated

405

ACS Mutual – Bible Faith Fellowship

(a) Bible Faith Fellowship

406

ACS Mutual – Maryborough Christian Education Foundation

(a) Maryborough Christian Education Foundation Ltd

407

ACS Mutual – Onesimus Foundation

(a) Onesimus Foundation Limited

408

Big Brother Movement NSW

  1.                 B.B.M LTD
  2.                 Big Brother Movement of NSW (as in existence from 1925 to 1947)

409

Deaf Services

  1.                 Deaf Services Limited
  2.                 The Deaf Society
  3.                 Deaf Education Network Ltd

410

St Giles Society

  1.                 St Giles Society Ltd
  2.                 St Giles Society
  3.                 St Giles Society Inc

411

St Vincent de Paul Society

  1.                 St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia Incorporated
  2.                 The Trustees of the Society of St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia
  3.                 St Vincent de Paul Society (Canberra/Goulburn) Incorporated
  4.                 The Trustees of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (NSW)
  5.                 St Vincent de Paul Society (NT) Inc
  6.                  St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland
  7.                 St Vincent de Paul Society (SA) Inc
  8.                 St Vincent De Paul Society (Tasmania) Inc
  9.                   St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Inc
  10.                   St Vincent de Paul Society (WA) Incorporated
  11.                 St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia Incorporated
  12.                   St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
  13.               St Vincent de Paul Housing
  14.                 St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing
  15.                 Ozcare
  16.                 Amelie Housing
  17.                 Vincent Industries Inc
  18.                  Tastex Knitwear Inc
  19.                  Bethlehem House Tasmania Inc
  20.                   St Vincent Industries Inc
  21.                 VincentCare Victoria
  22.                 VincentCare Community Housing
  23.               Society of St Vincent de Paul (Victoria)
  24.                 Society of St Vincent de Paul Pty Ltd
  25.                 All other works of The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Australia, including any Conferences endorsed by a State or Territory Council and any other works which are or were, at the relevant time, established pursuant to The Rule whether incorporated or unincorporated and whether still existing or now defunct

412

Sunshine Association of Tasmania

  1.                 Sunshine Association of Tasmania Inc.
  2.                 Sunshine Home

413

St Annes Broken Hill Administration Limited – St Anne’s Broken Hill

  1.                 Saint Anne’s Home of Compassion Broken Hill South

414

St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) Incorporated

 

 

Overview

The National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2020 Measures No. 21) Declaration 2020I was enacted to address the need for ongoing updates to the list of institutions and organisations eligible for the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. The Scheme, established under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018, aims to provide a process for the redress of harm caused by child sexual abuse that occurred in institutional settings. The enacting body was Anne Ruston, the Minister for Families and Social Services, and the policy objective of this amendment was to ensure that the list of eligible institutions and organisations remains current and comprehensive. The Declaration includes amendments to the list of institutions and organisations covered by the Scheme, ensuring that redress can be provided to all eligible victims of institutional child sexual abuse.

Scope and Application

The National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2020 Measures No. 21) Declaration 2020 pertains to amendments under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018, which deals with institutional child sexual abuse redress in Australia. The Act applies to specified institutions, including religious and community organisations, which have been implicated in child sexual abuse cases. These institutions are listed in the schedules of the Act and include Seventh-day Adventist Church institutions, Girl Guides Australia, and others. The amendments identify additional institutions to be covered under the scheme, extending the scope of the Act. The amendments also adjust the references to these institutions in the Act, ensuring clarity and comprehensive coverage. The instrument extends the application of the Act through its amendments to the original declaration and schedules, thereby broadening the geographic and jurisdictional reach to include more institutions across Australia. There are no explicit exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds stated in the Declaration itself, but these may be defined in the subordinate instruments or the original Act.

Key Provisions

This legislation, the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2020 Measures No. 21) Declaration 2020, amends the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Declaration 2018. The main sections of this instrument include its name (Section 1), commencement dates (Section 2), authority under which it is made (Section 3), and the schedules that list the amendments (Section 4). The instrument commences on the day after it is registered, with specific sections taking effect immediately after the initial commencement (Section 2). The instrument is made under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 (Section 3). The amendments outlined in Schedule 1 pertain to the inclusion of additional institutions and entities involved in institutional child sexual abuse. These include the Seventh-day Adventist Church institutions, Adsafe Limited, and various other entities such as Girl Guides Australia, Girl Guides Associations from different states, and institutions operated by the Presbyterian Church in Western Australia. The amendments also add new institutions like the Deaf Services, St Giles Society, and St Vincent de Paul Society. These additions ensure that the National Redress Scheme covers a broader range of entities implicated in child sexual abuse. The obligations imposed by this Act primarily involve the recognition and inclusion of additional institutions within the National Redress Scheme. These institutions are now required to comply with the provisions of the scheme, including reporting and redress mechanisms for victims of institutional child sexual abuse. The entities listed in the schedules must adhere to the guidelines and processes established under the scheme to provide redress to victims. Breach of the provisions outlined in this instrument may lead to legal consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the instrument, breaches of the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 could result in civil or criminal penalties. These may include fines and imprisonment, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the primary Act and relevant legal frameworks.

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