📜 Courts Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2003
Assented toLABill 2634 December 2003
The Courts Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2003 repeals the Local Courts Act 1904 and the Small Claims Tribunal Act 1974, replacing them with provisions in the Magistrates Court Act 2003 and the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2003. It also makes related amendments.
Impact
This bill affects court staff, legal professionals, and individuals involved in civil proceedings. It streamlines court processes and ensures continuity of existing cases and rules.
Key Changes
["Repeals the Local Courts Act 1904.", "Repeals the Small Claims Tribunal Act 1974.", "Transfers pending cases and existing summonses/warrants to the Magistrates Court.", "Ensures references to the repealed Acts are read as references to the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2003.", "Continues the operation of the Local Court Rules 1961 under the Magistrates Court Act 2003."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA4 Dec 2003
- LA Second Reading MovedLA4 Dec 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA1 Apr 2004
- LA Consideration in DetailLA1 Apr 2004
- LA AmendedLA1 Apr 2004
- LA Third ReadingLA6 May 2004
- LC Second Reading MovedLC12 May 2004
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC29 June 2004
- LC Third ReadingLC20 Oct 2004
- LC AmendedLC20 Oct 2004
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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