📜 Electronic Transactions Bill 2001
Referred to Standing Committee on LegislationLA1 August 2001
The Electronic Transactions Bill 2001 aims to provide a regulatory framework for electronic transactions in Western Australia, ensuring they have the same validity as written communications. It facilitates the use of electronic communications, promotes confidence in their use, and enables business and the community to use them confidently.
Impact
Businesses and individuals in Western Australia will be affected by this bill, as it provides legal certainty for electronic transactions. This promotes efficiency and reduces reliance on paper-based processes, fostering economic growth and innovation.
Key Changes
["Validates electronic transactions, communications, and signatures.", "Allows for electronic production and retention of documents.", "Enables government agencies to accept electronic submissions."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA IntroducedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA Third ReadingLA18 Oct 2001
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA18 Oct 2001
- LC Second Reading MovedLC23 Oct 2001
Affected Sectors
financepublic_sectorother
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