Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2022

Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 24 November 2022general_report

The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2022, focusing on its impact on parliamentary sovereignty. The committee found that while some clauses respect sovereignty, others contain 'Henry VIII' clauses that erode Parliament's law-making powers by delegating power to the Executive.

Impact

The bill affects businesses and individuals involved in trade and registered occupations between Western Australia and New Zealand. The findings regarding parliamentary sovereignty impact the balance of power between the Executive and Legislative branches of the WA government.

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