Issues of Concern Raised by the Committee between 1 May 2007 and 30 April 2009 with respect to Local Laws

Delegated Legislation Committee (2001 - 2017)· 14 May 2009general_report

The WA Delegated Legislation Committee's report examines issues with local laws from May 2007-April 2009. It identifies concerns like drafting errors, creation of criminal offences via subjective standards, and inconsistencies with other legislation (Equal Opportunity Act). The Committee scrutinised 212 local laws, securing amendments to 27.

Impact

Local governments, business owners, employees, and the general public are affected by the issues raised in the report. The report aims to ensure local laws are fair, consistent, and legally sound, protecting individual rights and promoting good governance.

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