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๐Ÿ“œ Courts Legislation Amendment Bill 2000

Assented toLABill 1223 May 2000

The Courts Legislation Amendment Bill 2000 amends the District Court of Western Australia Act 1969, the Liquor Licensing Act 1988, the Local Courts Act 1904, and the Supreme Court Act 1935. Key changes include provisions for employing personal staff for District Court Judges, changes to Liquor Licensing Court Judge appointments, amendments to Local Court procedures, and the introduction of mediation within the Supreme Court.

Impact

The bill affects the operation and administration of WA courts, impacting judges, court staff, legal practitioners, and individuals and businesses involved in court proceedings, particularly those related to liquor licensing and civil disputes. It aims to improve court efficiency and access to justice.

Key Changes

["Allows the Attorney General to employ personal staff for District Court Judges.", "Changes the appointment process for the Liquor Licensing Court Judge.", "Modifies procedures related to payments in the Local Courts Act 1904.", "Introduces mediation as a formal process within the Supreme Court."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA IntroducedLA3 May 2000
  2. LA Second Reading MovedLA3 May 2000
  3. LA Second Reading AgreedLA21 June 2000
  4. LA Third ReadingLA21 June 2000
  5. LC Second Reading MovedLC21 June 2000
  6. LC Second Reading AgreedLC28 June 2000
  7. LC Third ReadingLC28 June 2000
Affected Sectors
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