This act may be cited as the acts interpretation act 1931. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Acts interpretation act 1901 sect 15ab use of extrinsic. Acts interpretation act 1901 sect 15ab use of extrinsic material in the interpretation of an act 1 subject to subsection 3, in the interpretation of a provision of an act, if any material not forming part of the act is capable of assisting in the ascertainment of the meaning of the provision, consideration may be given to that material. Jan 01, 2014 31 use of masculine gender in enactments passed or made before commencement of this act. The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past and future operation of. The queensland legislation handbook governing queensland page 4 1 context of legislation.
Use of extrinsic material in the interpretation of an act where, in proceedings before the full court or court of criminal appeal, a party proposes to rely on extrinsic material pursuant to s 15ab of the acts interpretation act 1901 cth or s 14b of the acts interpretation act 1954 qld, that party shall give to any other party and to the. Affected legislation operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. The bill for an act with this short title will have been known as the interpretation bill during its passage through parliament. A better title would be acts abbreviation, which is how lord broughams act was described in the rubric of that statute of 1850. One of most useful tools in the decision makers toolbox is the acts interpretation act 1954 aia pdf, 674kb. Acts interpretation act 1954 queensland legislation. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and. Interstate equivalents acts interpretation act 1931 tas qld. Acts interpretation act 1954 as at 23 april 2020 act 3. Accordingly, affected in force legislation does not show the text of the law as modified by.
Interpretation of delegated legislation matt black. Recent amendments to the acts interpretation act 1954 qld by majella pollard, alyce elder. The british interpretation act order to ascertain what they actually say. Section 222 of the acts interpretation act 1915 sa provides that s22 does not operate to create or extend any criminal liability. Interpretation act 1987 as at 28 november 2018 act 15. An act for consolidating certain acts relating to the interpretation of acts of parliament, and for further shortening and interpreting the language used in acts of parliament. Responsible minister premier authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. Part 2 numbering and notification of acts 4 numbering of acts. Interpretation best achieving act s purpose or object 15ab. Section 14b acts interpretation act 1954 qld sets out what constitutes extrinsic material bills and explanatory notes select the year that the bill was introduced hansard published by queensland parliament includes second reading speeches. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as. Click here to complete the act legislation register survey the survey will be available until 5.
Acts interpretation act 1954 as at 23 april 2020 act 3 of. The treasury and trade and other legislation amendment act 20 amendment act was recently passed by the queensland parliament and commenced on 23 september 20. The provisions displayed in this version of the legislation have all commenced. Pdf versions of this legislation produced from 23 september 20 are authorised by the queensland parliamentary counsel. They dont represent any significant policy changes. Legislation on this site is usually updated within 3 working days after a change to the legislation. Recent amendments to the acts interpretation act 1954 qld. An act for the interpretation of acts of parliament and for shortening their language. Note for the application of this act to statutory instruments, see the. Acts interpretation act 1931 tasmanian legislation online. It is important that any time limits are calculated correctly. The queensland legislation handbook is part of the. An act to consolidate the interpretation act 1889 and certain other enactments relating to the construction and operation of acts of parliament and other instruments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the law commission and the scottish law commission. Acts interpretation act 1954 qut digital collections.
Interpretation act 1999 no 85 as at 01 january 2014. Covid19 modifications of laws the covid19 emergency response act 2020 and extraordinary regulations and statutory instruments made under that act modify a significant number of queensland laws. Acts interpretation act 1954 as at 23 april 2020 act 3 of 1954 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Click view more or select more resources tab for additional information including.
The act applies only to australian legislation, with each state and the selfgoverning territory having its own legislation. This act may be cited as the interpretation act 2011. This is a compilation of the acts interpretation act 1901 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 20 december 2018 the compilation date. Our purposes in distributing it are to discover experience of the operation of the acts interpretation act 1924 and related legislation, and to prompt proposals for the reform of the act and related legislation. Interpretation act 1984 where available versions as previously in force. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. This paper is a step in the preparation of a new interpretation statute. Acts interpretation acts amendment act of 1962, no. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions history of this act. Use of extrinsic material in the interpretation of an act 15ac. This is a compilation of the acts interpretation act 1901 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. Acts interpretation act 1954 queensland government.
Jul 01, 2016 this is a compilation of the acts interpretation act 1901 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. Interpretation act 1999 no 85 as at 01 january 2014, public. Acts interpretation act 1954 s 9 part 2meaning of act. Acts interpretation act 1954 acts interpretation act 1954 qld. It amends various acts, including the acts interpretation act 1954 qld aia which provides the statutory rules of interpretation for queensland acts. Interpretation act with its variations is a stock short title used for legislation in australia, canada, hong kong, malaysia, new zealand, the republic of ireland, singapore and the united kingdom relating to interpretation of legislation. Acts interpretation act 1954 part 3 general provisions applying to acts page 8 current as at 5 june 2017 authorised by the parliamentary counsel act means an act of the queensland parliament, and includes a a british or new south wales act that is in force in queensland.
In part b of the guide the definition of cultural heritage significance under the queensland heritage act 1992 is deconstructed, with each aspect of cultural heritage significance aesthetic, architectural, historical, scientific and social. In an act act means an act of the queensland parliament, and includes a a british or new south wales act that is in force in queensland. Acts interpretation act 1954 an act to assist in the shortening and interpretation of queensland acts part 1 preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the acts interpretation act 1954. Under sections 14a and 14b of the acts interpretation act 1954, reference may be made. Matt black interpretation of delegated legislation 5 g the interpretation act 1954 qld concepts of distance, time and age are applicable to delegated legislation. Reliability the method used for electronic approval is reliable and appropriate for that transaction. Acts interpretation act 1954 acts interpretation act 1954 qld reprinted as at 17 august 1962 pdf download pdf, 1mb additional information.
If you use legislation then you should be familiar with the provisions of the acts interpretation act, including these recent changes. Acts interpretation act 1901 cth s15ab, acts interpretation act 1954 qld s14b, interpretation act 1987 nsw s34, interpretation of legislation act 1984 vic s35, interpretation act 1984 wa s19, acts. Section 1 interpretation act 1987 no 15 historical version for 1. An interpretation and methodological framework for entering places in the. A definition here applies to all nt acts, even if the term is not defined in that individual act. Below youll find just a taste of what the aia has to offer. The queensland legislation handbook governing queensland page 3 introduction the queensland legislation handbook outlines relevant policies, recommendations, information, and procedures for the making of law in the form of acts of parliament or subordinate legislation.
On 1 april 2012, the governor in council approved executive council minute no. In force legislation queensland legislation queensland. Statutory interpretation office of the information. Sections 6 and 7 of the recording of evidence act 1962. However, you should note that these general principles can be expressly modified by an act that is relevant to your matter. The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail. Interpretation act 1987 as at 28 november 2018 act 15 of 1987 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. The interpretation act 1906, the interpretation act 1916, and the northern and southern divisions act 1903, are hereby repealed. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected.
Your attention is drawn to section 38 of the acts interpretation act 1954 which provides for reckoning of time in relation to certain events in respect of admission applications the day of the event is the admission day. Acts interpretation act 1954 acts interpretation act 1954 qld reprinted as at 1 july 1980 pdf download pdf, 1mb additional information. Briefing for scrutiny overview interstate equivalents cth sa wa nsw vie tas qld act acts interpretation act 1901 acts interpretation act 1915 interpretation act 1984 interpretation act 1987. Construction of acts to be subject to constitution 15aa. How do i advertise in the courier mail and the queensland law reporter. Interpretation act 1987 as at 28 november 2018 act 15 of 1987. The acts interpretation act 1901 is an interpretation act of the parliament of australia which establishes rules for the interpretation of australian acts and other legislation. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. Public records act 2002 qld refer to the departments recordkeeping policy.
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