📜 ANZAC Day Amendment Bill 2005
Legislative Council Second ReadingLA29 June 2005
The ANZAC Day Amendment Bill 2005 amends the ANZAC Day Act 1960 to clarify the purpose of ANZAC Day, remove restrictions on holding race meetings and sporting events on ANZAC Day if it falls on a Sunday, and transfer responsibility for the Act to the Premier's portfolio.
Impact
Sporting and racing clubs are affected as restrictions on events held on ANZAC Day are removed. The Premier's office will have increased administrative oversight. The bill reinforces the commemorative purpose of ANZAC Day for all Australians.
Key Changes
["Removes the prohibition on race meetings and sporting events on ANZAC Day if it falls on a Sunday.", "Transfers responsibility for the Act from the Treasurer to the Minister, accommodating a transfer to the Premier\u2019s portfolio.", "Changes the term \u2018Anzac\u2019 to its correct form of \u2018ANZAC\u2019."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA29 June 2005
- LA Second Reading MovedLA29 June 2005
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA20 Oct 2005
- LA Third ReadingLA20 Oct 2005
- LC Second Reading MovedLC8 Nov 2005
Affected Sectors
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