Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2024

Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 15 October 2024general_report

The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2024, finding it erodes parliamentary sovereignty by applying national laws and regulations. The Bill includes mechanisms for parliamentary scrutiny and disallowance to mitigate this impact. The committee made 32 findings and one recommendation.

Impact

Early childhood education and care services, the WA Parliament, and the State's law-making powers will be affected. The Bill aims for national consistency but involves a delegation of some legislative authority.

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