📜 Civil Procedure (Representative Proceedings) Bill 2021
Assented toLABill 3718 August 2021
The Civil Procedure (Representative Proceedings) Bill 2021 introduces a framework for class action lawsuits in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, based on the Federal Court model.
Impact
This bill affects individuals and businesses who may be involved in class action lawsuits, either as plaintiffs or defendants. It aims to provide a more efficient way to resolve disputes involving multiple parties with similar claims.
Key Changes
["Introduces a new legislative regime for representative proceedings in the Supreme Court.", "Allows a person with sufficient interest to commence a representative proceeding on behalf of 7 or more persons with similar claims.", "Specifies requirements for commencing and conducting representative proceedings, including opting out and notices."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA18 Aug 2021
- LA IntroducedLA18 Aug 2021
- LA Consideration in DetailLA27 Oct 2021
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA27 Oct 2021
- LC Second Reading MovedLC28 Oct 2021
- LA Third ReadingLA28 Oct 2021
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC31 Aug 2022
- LC Third ReadingLC1 Sept 2022
- Royal Assent14 Sept 2022
Affected Sectors
justicefinanceother
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