📜 Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2001
Bill LapsedLA7 August 2001
This bill amends the Gene Technology Act 2001 to clarify that charges prescribed under section 72A can be a tax, even if not directly related to the cost of providing a service. It retroactively applies from when the original Gene Technology Act 2001 received Royal Assent.
Impact
The bill affects individuals and organisations involved in gene technology activities in Western Australia, as it clarifies the government's ability to levy taxes on these activities. This may impact the financial viability of some projects.
Key Changes
["Amends section 72A of the Gene Technology Act 2001", "Clarifies that charges can be a tax", "Applies retrospectively"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA7 Aug 2001
- LA Second Reading MovedLA7 Aug 2001
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA20 June 2002
- LA Third ReadingLA20 June 2002
- LC Second Reading MovedLC15 Aug 2003
Affected Sectors
healthagricultureother
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