Annual Report 2019
Delegated Legislation Committee (2017 - 2021)· 18 June 2020annual_reportNo. 2019
The Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation's 2019 annual report details its scrutiny of WA's delegated legislation, including regulations and local laws. The committee reviewed 338 instruments, identifying issues such as drafting errors, unintended effects on rights, and matters more appropriate for primary legislation. They recommended disallowance of one local law and secured 33 undertakings for amendments.
Impact
The report affects state government departments, local governments, and individuals subject to delegated legislation. It aims to improve the quality and fairness of these laws.
local_governmentpublic_sectordelegated legislationlocal lawsregulationsparliamentary scrutinydrafting errorsundertakingsdisallowancecommittee reportWA governmentlocal government act
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