Notes in text may indicate difference to language in corresponding law
17 Notes in text may indicate difference to language in corresponding law
A note in the text in this Act is sometimes used to indicate why the language in this Act may be different to the language used in corresponding laws.
Example—
This Act often refers to a law of this jurisdiction, including this Act. Under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 7, the reference to a law includes a reference to statutory instruments made or in force under the law. Accordingly, a reference to this Act includes, for example, a regulation or legal profession rules made or in force under this Act.
This provision refers to the regulations (a regulation
). Made under this Act:
- Legal Profession Regulation 2017
- Legal Profession (Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules) Notice 2024
- Legal Profession (Barristers Rules) Notice 2025
1 more instrument made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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