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Schedules of amendments

Schedule 1

Statute Law Amendment Bill 2007

Amendment moved by the Attorney-General

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Schedule 1

Amendment 1.1

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[1.1] Section 23 (1) (b) and (c) 

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(b) the person is not authorised to exhume the remains.

Explanatory note

This amendment relates to the amendment below.

[1.1A] New section 23 (1A) 

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(1A) For this section, a person is authorised to exhume human or foetal remains if—

(a) a warrant under the Coroners Act 1997 authorises the exhumation; or

(b) the chief health officer has given written permission under this section for the exhumation.

Explanatory note

This amendment clarifies the type of authority that is necessary to exhume human or foetal remains buried in a cemetery. It is not an offence to exhume remains if there is either—

• a warrant under the Coroners Act 1997; or

• written permission from the chief health officer.

Schedule 2

Environment Protection (Fuel Sales Data) Amendment Bill 2007

Amendment moved by the Minister for the Environment, Water and Climate Change

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Clause 2

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2 Commencement 

This Act commences on 1 July 2007.

Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

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