Hon Nick Goiran inquires about the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Amendment Rules 2026, seeking details on the catalyst for the amendments, consultation processes, and how any raised concerns were addressed.

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11 June 2026
Portfolio
Attorney General

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I refer to the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 (Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Amendment Rules 2026 and Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2026), and I ask:
(a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the rules;
(b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment rules being finalised;
(c) in
reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns;
(d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns;
(e) in
reference to (d), have the finalised amendment rules addressed these
concerns; and
(f) if
no to (e), why not?
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