Veterinary Practice Bill 2021
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 3 August 2021general_report
The WA Parliamentary Committee reviewed the Veterinary Practice Bill 2021, finding several clauses impacting Parliamentary sovereignty, particularly regarding regulation-making powers related to 'authorised persons,' 'veterinary medicine,' and transitional provisions. The Committee highlighted 'Henry VIII' clauses allowing regulations to modify the Act.
Impact
Veterinarians, veterinary nurses, practice owners, and the broader public are affected by changes to veterinary practice regulations. The WA Parliament's law-making power is also impacted.
agriculturehealthpublic_sectorVeterinary Practice Bill 2021Parliamentary sovereigntyHenry VIII clauseregulation-making powerauthorised personveterinary medicinetransitional regulationsmutual recognitionVeterinary Surgeons Act 1960
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