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STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 2003

(This an uncorrected proof of the daily report. It is made available under the condition that it is recognised as such.)

Madam Speaker, I move that the bill be now read a second time.

The purpose of this bill is to amend various Northern Territory laws in minor respects, or to correct minor errors that have come to light. None of these changes proposed reflect substantive changes in policy.

Section 17 of the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Act is amended to make it clear that a medical report provided to a court in accordance with the relevant rules or practice directions, need not be given an affidavit. This resolves an inconsistency and reflects the intention of the legislation.

The bill amends section 7 of the Status of Children Act to reflect modern drafting style.

The Taxation (Administration) Act is amended by omitting two identical definitions of the term ‘discretionary trust’ contained within two sections of the act, and inserting one definition into the general definitions section. Adopting a single definition of the term will also clarify the operation of item 9A(ba) of Schedule 2 to the Stamp Duty Act, as these acts are read as one.

A number of other acts, by-laws, regulations and rules are amended in minor ways; for example, by correcting references to names of acts which may have changed or been repealed, correcting spelling mistakes or making provisions gender neutral. The other amendments made by the bill are of a very minor nature and are generally self-explanatory.

Madam Speaker, I commend the Statute Law Revision Bill to honourable members.

Debate adjourned.

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