Hansard debates

Mr JENNINGS (Special Minister of State) tabled following statement in accordance with Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006:

In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the 'charter'), I make this statement of compatibility with respect to the Statute Law Repeals Bill 2014.

In my opinion, the Statute Law Repeals Bill 2014, as introduced to the Legislative Council, is compatible with human rights as set out in the charter. I base my opinion on the reasons outlined in this statement.

Overview

The bill repeals principal acts which have no ongoing operation.

Human rights issues

Human rights protected by the charter that are relevant to the bill

No human rights protected by the charter are relevant to the bill.

Consideration of reasonable and justified limitations under section 7(2)

As no rights protected under the charter are relevant to the bill, it is not necessary to consider section 7(2) of the charter.

The Hon. Gavin Jennings, MLC
Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council