📜 Civil Procedure (Representative Proceedings) Bill 2019
Legislative Council Second ReadingLABill 13426 June 2019
The Civil Procedure (Representative Proceedings) Bill 2019 introduces a class action regime in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, modelled on the Federal Court's class action provisions.
Impact
This bill will affect individuals and businesses involved in civil disputes in WA, by providing a framework for class actions. It aims to improve access to justice and efficiency in resolving similar claims.
Key Changes
["Introduces a formal representative proceedings (class action) regime in the Supreme Court of WA.", "Allows proceedings to be commenced on behalf of 7 or more persons with similar claims.", "Provides a framework for managing representative proceedings, including opting out, settlement, and distribution of funds."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA26 June 2019
- LA IntroducedLA26 June 2019
- LA Third ReadingLA26 Sept 2019
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA26 Sept 2019
- LC Second Reading MovedLC15 Oct 2019
Affected Sectors
justiceother
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