Thursday, 14 November 2024

Statute Law Repeals Bill 2024

Introduction and first reading

The PRESIDENT (17:45): I have a further message from the Assembly:

The Legislative Assembly presents for the agreement of the Legislative Council ‘A Bill for an Act to repeal certain redundant or spent provisions in Acts.’

Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality) (17:46): I move:

That the bill be now read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Read first time.

Harriet SHING: I move, by leave:

That the second reading be taken forthwith.

Motion agreed to.

Statement of compatibility

Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality) (17:46): I lay on the table a statement of compatibility with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006:

In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Charter), I table a statement of compatibility for the Statute Law Repeals Bill 2024 (Bill).

In my opinion, the Bill, as introduced to the Legislative Council, is compatible with human rights as set out in the Charter. I base my opinion on the reasons outlined in this Statement.

Overview

The Bill will repeal redundant and spent provisions in Victorian legislation to ensure Victorian legislation remains accurate and up to date.

In particular, the Bill will include amendments to the following Acts:

• Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012;

• Docklands Act 1991;

• Filming Approval Act 2014;

• Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008;

• Marine (Drug, Alcohol and Pollution Control) Act 1988;

• Road Safety Act 1986; and

• Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarungmurron) Act 2017.

Since the Bill repeals provisions that are already redundant or spent, it does not have any substantive legal effect. On this basis, I consider that the amendments under the Bill do not engage any rights under the Charter.

Hon Jaclyn Symes MP

Attorney-General

Minister for Emergency Services

Second reading

Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality) (17:46): I move:

That the bill be now read a second time.

Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard:

The Bill before the House, the Statute Law Repeals Bill 2024, is a mechanism for reviewing Victoria’s statute books to ensure Victorian statutes remain clear, relevant and accurate.

The Bill will repeal redundant and spent provisions in Victorian legislation to ensure Victorian legislation remains accurate and up to date.

The Bill will include amendments to the following Acts:

• Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012;

• Docklands Act 1991;

• Filming Approval Act 2014;

• Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008;

• Marine (Drug, Alcohol and Pollution Control) Act 1988;

• Road Safety Act 1986; and

• Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarungmurron) Act 2017.

I commend the Bill to the House.

Georgie CROZIER (Southern Metropolitan) (17:46): I move:

That debate on this bill be adjourned for one week.

Motion agreed to and debate adjourned for one week.