Hansard debates

Ms ALLAN (Minister for Public Transport) 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 Revision Bill 2014.

In my opinion, the Statute Law Revision Bill 2014, as introduced to the Legislative Assembly, 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 corrects a number of ambiguities, minor omissions and errors in acts to ensure the meaning of the acts is clear and reflects the intention of Parliament.

The bill also repeals amending provisions of acts that are spent and have no further 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. Daniel Andrews, MP
Premier