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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Dennis Pearce

Emeritus Professor Dennis Pearce

Emeritus Professor Dennis Pearce AO, FAAL is a member of the ANU College of Law, Australian National University and a Special Counsel at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. He is also the author of Statutory Interpretation in Australia, 9th ed, Interpretation Acts in Australia, 1st ed, and Delegated Legislation in Australia, 5th ed (with S Argument) and was the editor of LexisNexis looseleaf Australian Administrative Law from 1979 to 2020.

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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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