Interpretation Acts in Australia

A practical guide for all legal practitioners dealing with legislation

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Interpretation Acts in Australia, 1st EDITION is a companion to the author’s widely used and frequently cited Statutory Interpretation in Australia. All jurisdictions in Australia have Interpretation Acts, which were developed to reduce the size of legislation by avoiding repetition of common words or terms. Anyone involved in the drafting and interpretation of legislation needs to be aware of the content of the Interpretation Act relating to that legislation. Interpretation Acts in Australia is a unique title providing a clear, precise and practical guide to the Interpretation Acts of each Australian jurisdiction. It is an invaluable resource for all legal practitioners and other professionals dealing with legislation.

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  • Clear and concise discussion
  • Practical application

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Emeritus Professor Dennis Pearce AO, FAAL

Emeritus Professor Emeritus Professor Dennis Pearce AO, FAAL

Emeritus Professor Dennis Pearce AO, FAAL is an Emeritus Professor at the College of Law, Australian National University, and a consultant at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Dennis is also the author of LexisNexis titles Statutory Interpretation 8th edition (with R S Geddes) and Administrative Appeals Tribunal 4th edition. He edits the LexisNexis looseleaf service Australian Adminstrative Law.

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Table of contents


     
  1. Introduction

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  2. Commencement, Amendment and Repeal

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  3. Framework and Content of Legislation

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  4. Particular General References

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  5. Particular Words

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  6. Particular Activities

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  7. Governmental Offices: Definitions, Appointments and Delegations

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  8. Exercise of Powers

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  9. Miscellaneous

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