Reference of continuing business names matters

In force

s. 6

(1)

Each continuing business names matter is referred to the Parliament of the Commonwealth, but only to the extent of the making of laws with respect to the matter by making express amendments of the national business names legislation.

(2)

The reference of a matter under subsection (1) has effect only if and to the extent that the matter is not included in the legislative powers of the Parliament of the Commonwealth (otherwise than by a reference for the purposes of section 51(xxxvii) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth).

(3)

Despite any provision other than section 9(4), the amendment reference has effect for a period—

(a)

beginning when subsection (1) comes into operation; and

(b)

ending at the end of the day fixed under section 8(1)(a) or (b) as the day on which the amendment reference is to terminate—

but not longer.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum Second reading speech

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6 Reference of continuing business names matters