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Annual Report 2016

Delegated Legislation Committee (2001 - 2017)· 17 November 2016annual_reportNo. 2016

The WA Delegated Legislation Committee's 2016 Annual Report reviews delegated legislation, focusing on whether instruments are within power, respect rights, provide review mechanisms, and contain appropriate content. The Committee scrutinized 340 instruments, including regulations and local laws, and addressed issues like access to Australian Standards and appeal mechanisms in hospital and TAFE by-laws. The report also discusses the impact of the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2016.

Impact

The report impacts drafters of delegated legislation, government departments, statutory bodies, local governments, and individuals affected by subsidiary legislation. It aims to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness in the legislative process.

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