📜 Aboriginal Intestate Estates Legislation Amendment Bill 2012
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 29020 June 2012Private Member
This Bill amends legislation relating to the estates of Aboriginal people in Western Australia who die without a will (intestate). It updates the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972, the Administration Act 1903, the Unclaimed Money Act 1990 and associated regulations.
Impact
Aboriginal people in Western Australia are directly affected, as the bill clarifies and updates the process for managing their intestate estates. This aims to ensure that customary law is considered and that estates are handled appropriately.
Key Changes
["Amends the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972 to remove sections related to estates.", "Amends the Administration Act 1903 to include relatives of Aboriginal persons under customary law.", "Amends the Unclaimed Money Act 1990 regarding money vested in the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority.", "Amends the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act Regulations 1972 by deleting regulation 9 and amending the schedule."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA20 June 2012
- LA Second Reading MovedLA20 June 2012
Affected Sectors
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