📜 Constitution Amendment (Demise of the Crown) Bill 2017
Assented toLCBill 417 May 2017
The Constitution Amendment (Demise of the Crown) Bill 2017 amends the Constitution Act 1889 to clarify the legal effect of the death of the monarch. It ensures the Crown's functions transfer to the successor, with no other legal consequences.
Impact
This bill affects the operation of government in Western Australia by clarifying the legal transition of power upon the death of the monarch. It ensures continuity and avoids potential legal ambiguity.
Key Changes
["Inserts section 74A into the Constitution Act 1889", "Clarifies the legal consequences of the demise of the Crown", "Ensures the transfer of powers to the Sovereign's successor"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 May 2017
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC27 June 2017
- LC Third ReadingLC27 June 2017
- LA Second Reading MovedLA29 June 2017
- LA IntroducedLA29 June 2017
- LA Third ReadingLA17 Oct 2017
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 Oct 2017
- Royal Assent25 Oct 2017
Affected Sectors
public_sector
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