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In forceDrafting of government legislation otherwise than by office
Part 3Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel
Division 1General
8 Drafting of government legislation otherwise than by office
(1)
The parliamentary counsel may arrange or approve the drafting of a particular government Bill or particular proposed subordinate legislation by a person who is not a member of the office’s staff.
(2)
When drafting of the Bill or proposed subordinate legislation is finished, it must be submitted to the parliamentary counsel for examination to determine whether it achieves an acceptable standard of legislative drafting.
(3)
If the parliamentary counsel is not satisfied that the Bill or proposed subordinate legislation achieves that standard, the parliamentary counsel must advise the Minister in writing.
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