2015
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)
(Chief Minister)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Bill 2015

Contents
	Page
	1	Name of Act	2
	2	Commencement	2
	3	Legislation amended—schs 1–3	2
	4	Legislation repealed	2
Schedule 1	Amendments relating to public notification	3
Part 1.1	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008	3
Part 1.2	ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010	3
Part 1.3	Administration and Probate Act 1929	4
Part 1.4	Agents Act 2003	4
Part 1.5	Animal Diseases Act 2005	6
Part 1.6	Animal Welfare Act 1992	7
Part 1.7	Architects Regulation 2004	8
Part 1.8	Associations Incorporation Act 1991	8
Part 1.9	Building Act 2004	9
Part 1.10	Casino Control Act 2006	10
Part 1.11	Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002	10
Part 1.12	Clinical Waste Act 1990	11
Part 1.13	Cooperatives Act 2002	12
Part 1.14	Cooperatives Regulation 2003	13
Part 1.15	Coroners Act 1997	14
Part 1.16	Dangerous Substances Act 2004	15
Part 1.17	Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004	16
Part 1.18	Domestic Animals Act 2000	16
Part 1.19	Education Act 2004	17
Part 1.20	Electoral Act 1992	19
Part 1.21	Electricity Safety Act 1971	23
Part 1.22	Emergencies Act 2004	24
Part 1.23	Environment Protection Act 1997	24
Part 1.24	Environment Protection Regulation 2005	27
Part 1.25	Fair Trading (Fuel Prices) Act 1993	28
Part 1.26	Financial Management Act 1996	28
Part 1.27	Firearms Act 1996	29
Part 1.28	Fisheries Act 2000	30
Part 1.29	Food Act 2001	30
Part 1.30	Gaming Machine Act 2004	31
Part 1.31	Gaming Machine Regulation 2004	32
Part 1.32	Gas Safety Act 2000	33
Part 1.33	Gene Technology Act 2003	34
Part 1.34	Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997	35
Part 1.35	Heritage Act 2004	35
Part 1.36	Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997	39
Part 1.37	Intoxicated People (Care and Protection) Act 1994	40
Part 1.38	Lakes Act 1976	41
Part 1.39	Lands Acquisition Act 1994	42
Part 1.40	Land Titles Act 1925	43
Part 1.41	Legal Profession Act 2006	44
Part 1.42	Legislation Act 2001	45
Part 1.43	Liquor Act 2010	46
Part 1.44	Liquor Regulation 2010	47
Part 1.45	Major Events Act 2014	47
Part 1.46	Nature Conservation Act 2014	49
Part 1.47	Notaries Public Act 1984	51
Part 1.48	Nudity Act 1976	51
Part 1.49	Partnership Act 1963	52
Part 1.50	Pawnbrokers Act 1902	53
Part 1.51	Planning and Development Act 2007	53
Part 1.52	Plant Diseases Act 2002	61
Part 1.53	Prohibited Weapons Act 1996	62
Part 1.54	Public Health Act 1997	62
Part 1.55	Public Roads Act 1902	63
Part 1.56	Public Trustee Act 1985	64
Part 1.57	Public Unleased Land Act 2013	66
Part 1.58	Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002	67
Part 1.59	Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977	68
Part 1.60	Second-hand Dealers Regulation 2002	69
Part 1.61	Stock Act 2005	70
Part 1.62	Supervised Injecting Place Trial Act 1999	70
Part 1.63	Tree Protection Act 2005	71
Part 1.64	Trustee Act 1925	73
Part 1.65	Trustee Companies Act 1947	73
Part 1.66	Unclaimed Money Act 1950	74
Part 1.67	Uncollected Goods Act 1996	74
Part 1.68	Utilities Act 2000	75
Part 1.69	Utilities (Electricity Restrictions) Regulation 2004	77
Part 1.70	Utilities (Gas Restrictions) Regulation 2005	78
Part 1.71	Utilities (Water Conservation) Regulation 2006	79
Part 1.72	Waste Minimisation Act 2001	80
Part 1.73	Waste Minimisation Regulation 2001	81
Part 1.74	Water and Sewerage Act 2000	82
Part 1.75	Water Resources Act 2007	82
Part 1.76	Wills Act 1968	83
Part 1.77	Workers Compensation Act 1951	83
Part 1.78	Work Health and Safety Act 2011	84
Schedule 2	Amendments relating to Access Canberra	85
Part 2.1	Public Sector Management Act 1994	85
Schedule 3	Other amendments	87
Part 3.1	Legislation Regulation 2003	87
Part 3.2	Nature Conservation Act 2014	87
Part 3.3	Public Unleased Land Act 2013	87
Part 3.4	Workers Compensation Act 1951	90

2015
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)
(Chief Minister)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Bill 2015

A Bill for
An Act to amend legislation for red tape reduction, and other purposes

    

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

1	Name of Act
This Act is the Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015.
2	Commencement
This Act commences on the 14th day after its notification day.
Note	The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).
3	Legislation amended—schs 1–3
This Act amends the legislation mentioned in schedules 1 to 3.
4	Legislation repealed
	(1)	The following legislation is repealed:
·	Hawkers Act 2003 (A2003-10)
·	Hawkers Regulation 2003 (SL2003-46)
·	Magistrates Court (Hawkers Infringement Notices) Regulation 2003 (SL2003-37).
	(2)	All other legislative instruments under the Hawkers Act 2003 are repealed.
Note	The transitional provisions inserted into the Public Unleased Land Act 2013 by this Act provide that certain licences under the Hawkers Act 2003 are taken to be permits under the Public Unleased Land Act 2013 and continue in force.

Schedule 1	Amendments relating to public notification
(see s 3)
Part 1.1	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008
[1.1]	Schedule 1, part 1.5, modification 1.73, section 191 (1A)
substitute
	(1A)	If the commissioner is satisfied that it is practicable to fill the vacancy under section 194, the commissioner must give public notice of the vacancy.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.2	ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010
[1.2]	Section 60 (1)
omit
publish in a newspaper circulating in the ACT a notice
substitute
give public notice
[1.3]	Section 60 (1), new note
insert
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.3	Administration and Probate Act 1929
[1.4]	Section 87C (5)
substitute
	(5)	The public trustee must give public notice of each election filed under this section, and public notice in relation to an estate is conclusive evidence that the public trustee is entitled to administer the estate of the deceased person.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.5]	Section 93
substitute
93	Notice of order to be published
Within 1 month after any order to collect and administer has been granted, the public trustee must, unless the Supreme Court otherwise orders, twice give public notice of the fact that the order has been granted.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.4	Agents Act 2003
[1.6]	Section 28 (1) 
substitute
	(1)	A person who intends to apply for a licence must give public notice of the person’s intention to apply for the licence.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.7]	Section 52 (1) 
substitute
	(1)	A person who intends to apply for registration must give public notice of the person’s intention to apply for registration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.8]	Section 123 (3) 
substitute
	(3)	The commissioner for fair trading must give additional public notice as soon as practicable after preparing the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.9]	Section 150 (1) and (2)
substitute
	(1)	The commissioner for fair trading may give public notice inviting people entitled to claim compensation under this division in relation to a stated licensed agent to make claims within the period (the claim period) stated in the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
	(2)	The public notice must be given twice with an interval of at least 1 month between the giving of each notice.
[1.10]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.5	Animal Diseases Act 2005
[1.11]	Section 15 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument. 
[1.12]	Section 19 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.
[1.13]	Section 23 heading
substitute
23	Quarantine notices
[1.14]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
[1.15]	Dictionary, definition of required media, paragraph (a)
omit
daily newspaper 
substitute
public notice
Part 1.6	Animal Welfare Act 1992
[1.16]	Section 24 (1)
substitute
	(1)	The authority must, on or before the date of effect of an approval under section 22 or section 23, give public notice of the approval—
	(a)	stating the date on which the approval takes effect; and
	(b)	giving details of where a copy of the approved code of practice may be purchased; and
	(c)	giving details of where a copy of the approved code of practice may be inspected during office hours; and
	(d)	containing a statement that the approval is subject to disallowance by the Legislative Assembly under the Legislation Act.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.7	Architects Regulation 2004
[1.17]	Section 10 (1)
omit
publish a notice in a daily newspaper
substitute
give public notice
[1.18]	Section 10 (1), new note
insert
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.19]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.8	Associations Incorporation Act 1991
[1.20]	Section 83 (1) (e)
substitute
	(e)	give public notice in relation to the association.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.21]	Section 83 (6) (d)
substitute
	(d)	give a further public notice in relation to the association.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  
[1.22]	Section 93 (1) (h)
substitute
	(h)	give public notice in relation to the association.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.9	Building Act 2004
[1.23]	Section 137 (1)
substitute
	(1)	The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of the notification of each Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Building Code of Australia made by the Minister under section 136.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement under s 136 for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.
[1.24]	Dictionary, note 2
omit
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.10	Casino Control Act 2006
[1.25]	Section 69 (2) and note
substitute
	(2)	If the casino licensee changes the operating times, the casino licensee must, at least 24 hours before the change happens—
	(a)	give the commission written notice of the changed operating times; and
	(b)	give public notice about the changed operating times; and
	(c)	place a sign stating the changed operating times in a prominent position outside each public entrance to the casino.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Control Act, s 53D for giving public notice, the form must be used.
Note 2	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.26]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.11	Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
[1.27]	Schedule 4, section 4.5 (1)
substitute
	(1)	Before approving a scheme, the council must give public notice—
	(a)	explaining the nature and significance of the scheme; and
	(b)	stating where a copy of the scheme can be obtained or inspected; and
	(c)	inviting comments and submissions within a stated time at least 21 days after the day the notice is published.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.28]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.12	Clinical Waste Act 1990
[1.29]	Section 15 (2)
substitute
	(2)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the making of the manual.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.
[1.30]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.13	Cooperatives Act 2002
[1.31]	Section 140 (4) (b)
substitute
	(b)	give public notice to that effect.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.32]	Section 462 (2) and note
substitute
	(2)	The document may be served by giving public notice of the document, if—
	(a)	the cooperative is a non-trading cooperative; or
	(b)	the member’s address for service is unknown to the cooperative; or
	(c)	the registrar permits service to members by public notice.
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	For other ways of serving documents on members of cooperatives, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
Part 1.14	Cooperatives Regulation 2003
[1.33]	Section 10 
substitute
10	How to notify member of membership cancellation—Act, s 131 (1)
The board of a cooperative may give public notice of its intention to cancel the membership of a member whose whereabouts are unknown.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.34]	Section 21
substitute
21	Advertising change of name—Act, s 256 (2)
Within 28 days after the day the registrar registers a change of name, the registrar must give public notice of the change of name.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.35]	Schedule 1, section 1.5 (1) (b) (ii)
substitute
	(ii)	if the amount required to be paid to the person because of the cancellation is more than $50 and public notice was given under section 10 (How to notify member whose whereabouts unknown of membership cancellation—Act, s 131 (1))—the date of the public notice and the name of website or newspaper that published the notice;
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.15	Coroners Act 1997
[1.36]	Section 38
substitute
38	Notice relating to conduct of hearing
A coroner must, where practicable, not less than 14 days before conducting a hearing, give public notice of the date, time and place of the hearing.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.37]	Dictionary, note 2
omit
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.16	Dangerous Substances Act 2004
[1.38]	Section 72 (1), examples of publication, new example
insert
4	a public notice
[1.39]	Section 72 (1), new note
insert
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.40]	Section 182 (3)
substitute
	(3)	As soon as practicable after an emergency order mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is made, the Minister must give public notice of the order in a way that, in the Minister’s opinion, will be most likely to bring the order to the attention of the people to be bound by it.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.41]	Section 197 (2), examples of publication, new example
insert
4	a public notice
[1.42]	Section 197 (2), new note
insert
Note 1A	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.17	Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
[1.43]	Section 316 (1)
substitute
	(1)	The permit-holder must, within the notification period, give public notice of the date, time, duration and location of the proposed fireworks display.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.44]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.18	Domestic Animals Act 2000
[1.45]	Section 81 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the making of a declaration under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.
[1.46]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.19	Education Act 2004
[1.47]	Section 20 (5) (d) and example and note
substitute
	(d)	give public notice of—
	(i)	a proposal to close or amalgamate the school; and
	(ii)	details of where a copy of the report mentioned in paragraph (b) can be obtained;
Example
a website operated by the administrative unit responsible for this Act 
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
[1.48]	Section 20 (6) (a)
substitute
	(a)	give public notice of the final decision; and
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.49]	Section 83 (5)
substitute
	(5)	The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.50]	Section 83 (6)
omit
notice
substitute
public notice
[1.51]	Section 85 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.52]	Section 87 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.53]	Section 88A (3)
substitute
	(3)	The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.54]	Section 89 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The director-general must give public notice of the making of an application under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.55]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.20	Electoral Act 1992
[1.56]	Section 41 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The redistribution committee must give additional public notice of the notice mentioned in subsection (1).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.57]	Section 44 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The redistribution committee must give additional public notice of—
	(a)	the maps mentioned in subsection (1) (a); and 
	(b)	the notice mentioned in subsection (1) (c).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.58]	Section 91 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The commissioner must give additional public notice of the notice required under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.59]	Section 119 (3)
substitute
	(3)	During a pre-election period, the commissioner—
	(a)	must give additional public notice of the particulars of each polling place for the election; and
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
	(b)	may publish notice of the particulars of each polling place for the election by any other means the commissioner determines.
[1.60]	Section 159 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The commissioner must give additional public notice of the notice required under this section.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.61]	Section 191
substitute
191	Notice of casual vacancy
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	the Speaker notifies the commissioner, in writing, that the seat of an MLA has become vacant otherwise than because of—
	(i)	the dissolution of the Assembly; or
	(ii)	the expiry of the term for which MLAs were elected at an election; or
	(iii)	the failure or partial failure of an election; and
	(b)	the commissioner is satisfied that it is practicable to fill the vacancy in accordance with section 194.
	(2)	The commissioner must give public notice of the following—
	(a)	that there is a casual vacancy in the Assembly;
	(b)	that a person may apply to be a candidate in accordance with section 192; 
	(c)	in accordance with section 192—the time and day applications close; 
	(d)	if required under section 194—the time and place for a recount of the ballot papers counted for the former MLA at the last election at which he or she was elected.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
	(3)	The commissioner must, so far as practicable, give a copy of the public notice to any person who, in the opinion of the commissioner, may be entitled to make an application under section 192 in relation to the vacancy.
	(4)	The commissioner must tell the Speaker if the commissioner is not satisfied that it is practicable to fill the vacancy in accordance with section 194.
[1.62]	Section 192 (2) (b) and note
substitute
	(b)	reach the commissioner before noon on the 10th day after the day on which public notice of the vacancy was given under section 191 (2).
Note 1	If a form is approved under s 340A (Approved forms) for an application, the form must be used.
Note 2	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.63]	Section 263 (3) 
substitute
	(3)	An applicant is not entitled to make a leave application unless notice of the applicant’s intention to do so has been given—
	(a)	by public notice; and
	(b)	to the commissioner; and 
	(c)	to each of the respondents to the relevant election application.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.64]	Section 263 (9) (d)
substitute
	(d)	the person, or his or her personal representative, must—
	(i)	give public notice that the person ceases to be a respondent; and
	(ii)	give a copy of the public notice to the registrar; and
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.21	Electricity Safety Act 1971
[1.65]	Section 28 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (1).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.66]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.22	Emergencies Act 2004
[1.67]	Section 75 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the consultation notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.68]	Section 115 (1) (b)
substitute
	(b)	given in a public notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.69]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.23	Environment Protection Act 1997
[1.70]	Section 21B (4) 
substitute
	(4)	The authority must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.71]	Section 25 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The authority must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.72]	Section 28 (2)
substitute
	(2)	If an environment protection policy is made, public notice must be given of the following:
	(a)	a brief description of the policy; 
	(b)	a statement of when the policy takes effect; 
	(c)	a statement of where the policy may be inspected.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.73]	Section 32
substitute
32	Public notice of accredited codes of practice
	(1)	Within 10 working days after the day an accredited code of practice is notified under the Legislation Act, the Minister must give additional public notice of the accreditation.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.
	(2)	A public notice under subsection (1) must state where a copy of the accredited code of practice is available for public inspection in accordance with section 19.
[1.74]	Section 41 (3) and (4)
substitute
	(3)	Within 10 working days after the day an environmental protection agreement is notified under the Legislation Act, the authority must give additional public notice of the accreditation.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.75]	Section 48 (4) and (5)
substitute
	(4)	Within 10 working days after the day the notice mentioned in subsection (1) is notified under the Legislation Act, the authority must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.76]	Section 59 (3) and (4)
substitute
	(3)	Within 10 working days after the day the notice mentioned in subsection (1) is notified under the Legislation Act, the authority must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.77]	Section 110 (2)
substitute
	(2)	If a notice is given under subsection (1) the authority must, at the same time, give public notice that a person who has a legal or equitable interest in the thing to be disposed may tell the authority about why it should not be disposed of.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.78]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.24	Environment Protection Regulation 2005
[1.79]	Section 11 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The declaration must be—
	(a)	notified in a public notice; or
	(b)	broadcast in the ACT by a national or commercial broadcasting service.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.80]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.25	Fair Trading (Fuel Prices) Act 1993
[1.81]	Section 4 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the determination.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument. 
Part 1.26	Financial Management Act 1996
[1.82]	Section 53A (5)
substitute
	(5)	The director-general must give additional public notice of the statement.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
Part 1.27	Firearms Act 1996
[1.83]	Section 31 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.84]	Section 38 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.85]	Section 52 (7)
substitute
	(7)	The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (7) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument. 
[1.86]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.28	Fisheries Act 2000
[1.87]	Section 7 (3) 
substitute
	(3)	The conservator must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.88]	Section 8A (4) 
substitute
	(4)	The conservator must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.89]	Dictionary, definition of newspaper
omit
Part 1.29	Food Act 2001
[1.90]	Section 41 (3) and (4)
substitute
	(3)	As soon as practicable after an emergency order mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is made, the Minister must give public notice of the order in a way that, in the Minister’s opinion, will be most likely to bring the order to the attention of the people to be bound by it.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
	(4)	The public notice must set out—
	(a)	the terms of the emergency order; and 
	(b)	the people to be bound by it.
[1.91]	Section 146 (3) 
substitute
	(3)	The chief health officer—
	(a)	must publish a notice about the conviction, or finding of guilt, on a register kept by the chief health officer; and
	(b)	if the chief health officer considers it in the public interest—may give public notice about the conviction, or finding of guilt.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.30	Gaming Machine Act 2004
[1.92]	Section 19 (2) and note
substitute
	(2)	The applicant must give public notice of the application.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Control Act, s 53D for a public notice, the form must be used.
Note 2	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.93]	Section 19 (3) and (4)
omit
advertisement
substitute
public notice
[1.94]	Section 19 (5) (a)
omit
the advertisement is published
substitute
the public notice is given
[1.95]	Dictionary, note 2
insert
·	public notice
Part 1.31	Gaming Machine Regulation 2004
[1.96]	Section 17 (3) (b) (i)
substitute
	(i)	public notice is given under section 18 (a); and
[1.97]	Section 18 
substitute
18	Public notice of ballot
At least 3 weeks before the voting close date for the ballot, the club secretary must—
	(a)	give public notice of the ballot; and
	(b)	display a copy of the public notice in each premises to which the ballot relates.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.98]	Dictionary, note 2
insert
·	public notice
Part 1.32	Gas Safety Act 2000
[1.99]	Section 27 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of the prohibition.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.100]	Section 29 (3) 
substitute
	(3)	A direction to recall a gas appliance may require the trader to give—
	(a)	written notice of the recall to people to whom the trader sold, or may have sold, a gas appliance to which the direction relates; or
	(b)	public notice of the recall.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.101]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.33	Gene Technology Act 2003
[1.102]	Section 52 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The regulator must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
Part 1.34	Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997
[1.103]	Schedule 1, principle 11, paragraph 2 and note
substitute	
	2	Not later than 30 days before the proposed relocation or closure, the provider must—
	(a)	give public notice of the relocation or closure (a transfer notice); and
	(b)	take other practicable steps to inform each consumer who has attended the health service practice of the matters mentioned in the transfer notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.35	Heritage Act 2004
[1.104]	Section 14 (6) and note
substitute
	(6)	The notice under subsection (5) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(6A)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (5).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.105]	Section 26 (2) and note
substitute
	(2)	The consultation notice is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(2A)	The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the consultation notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.106]	Section 26A (5) 
substitute
	(5)	An extension notice that is not opposed by the Minister—
	(a)	is a notifiable instrument; and 
	(b)	must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days of the last day on which the Minister could have opposed the extension notice.
	(5A)	The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the extension notice under subsection (5).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.107]	Section 34 (2)
substitute
	(2)	A notice under subsection (1)—
	(a)	is a notifiable instrument; and 
	(b)	must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the decision under section 32 (1) is made.
	(2A)	The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (1).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.108]	Section 35 (5)
substitute
	(5)	An extension notice that is not opposed by the Minister—
	(a)	is a notifiable instrument; and 
	(b)	must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days of the last day on which the Minister could have opposed the extension notice.
	(5A)	The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the extension notice under subsection (5).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.109]	Section 40 (3)
substitute
	(3)	A notice under this section—
	(a)	is a notifiable instrument; and
	(b)	must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the decision is made; and
	(c)	must include the following information:
	(i)	the registration details of the place or object;
	(ii)	the reasons for the council’s decision;
	(iii)	for a decision to register a place or object—the date registration takes effect; and
	(d)	must not include restricted information.
	(3A)	The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (3).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.110]	Section 44 (2)
substitute
	(2)	A notice under subsection (1)—
	(a)	is a notifiable instrument; and 
	(b)	must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the proposal is given to the council.
	(2A)	The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (1).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.111]	Section 49 (4) 
substitute
	(4)	A notice under subsection (1)—
	(a)	is a notifiable instrument; and 
	(b)	must be notified under the Legislation Act within 5 working days after the day the decision is made.
	(4A)	The council must, as soon as practicable, give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (1).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.112]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.36	Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997
[1.113]	Section 18 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The commission must give additional public notice of the notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.114]	Section 24K (3) (b)
substitute
	(b)	give public notice of the application.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.115]	Section 33 (4), new note
insert
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.116]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.37	Intoxicated People (Care and Protection) Act 1994
[1.117]	Section 33 heading
substitute
33	Publication of standard
[1.118]	Section 33 (1)
omit
publish in the principal daily newspaper 
substitute
give public notice
[1.119]	Section 33 (1), new note
insert
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.120]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.38	Lakes Act 1976
[1.121]	Section 21 (1) and (2)
substitute
	(1)	The Minister may declare one or both of the following:
	(a)	that entry to a lake area is prohibited;
	(b)	that an area of a lake is a prohibited area.
	(2)	A declaration under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(2A)	The Minister must give additional public notice of a declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.122]	Section 22 (1) and (2) and note
substitute
	(1)	The Minister may declare one or both of the following:
	(a)	that part of a lake is a closed area for the period stated in the declaration; and
	(b)	that an entity is authorised to conduct a stated event in the closed area during the stated period.
Note	Entity includes an unincorporated body (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
	(2)	A declaration is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(2A)	The Minister must give additional public notice of a declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (2A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.123]	Dictionary, note 2
omit
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.39	Lands Acquisition Act 1994
[1.124]	Section 20 (1) 
substitute
	(1)	As soon as practicable after making a pre-acquisition declaration, the Executive must—
	(a)	give public notice of the declaration; and
	(b)	give a copy of the declaration to the registrar-general.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.125]	Section 21 (6)
substitute
	(6)	The Executive may give additional public notice of the certificate.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The discretion in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.126]	Section 33 (4) 
substitute
	(4)	The Executive must give additional public notice of the declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.127]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.40	Land Titles Act 1925
[1.128]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
[1.129]	Dictionary, new definition of daily newspaper
insert
daily newspaper means a daily newspaper circulating generally in the ACT.
Part 1.41	Legal Profession Act 2006
[1.130]	Section 333 (3) (b)
after
each jurisdiction
insert
other than the ACT
[1.131]	New section 333 (3) (ba)
insert
	(ba)	if the law practice has, or at any relevant time had, an office in the ACT—in a public notice; and
[1.132]	Section 333 (3), new note
insert
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.133]	Section 333 (7), definition of protected person, paragraph (c)
after
newspaper
insert
or public notice
[1.134]	Section 583 (1)
substitute
	(1)	The council or councils proposing to make a legal profession rule under this division must give public notice—
	(a)	explaining the object of the proposed rule; and
	(b)	advising where or how a copy of the proposed rule may be accessed, obtained or inspected; and
	(c)	inviting comments and submissions within a stated period of not less than 21 days after the date of first publication of the notice. 
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.135]	Dictionary, note 2
omit
·	daily newspaper
[1.136]	Dictionary, note 2
insert
·	public notice
Part 1.42	Legislation Act 2001
[1.137]	Dictionary, part 1, definition of daily newspaper	
omit
[1.138]	Dictionary, part 1, new definition of public notice
insert
public notice, if required by a Territory law, means—
	(a)	a dated notice on an ACT government website; or 
	(b)	notice in a daily newspaper circulating generally in the ACT.
Part 1.43	Liquor Act 2010
[1.139]	Section 34 (1) (b)
substitute
	(b)	give public notice about the application.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.140]	Section 36 (2) and note
substitute
	(2)	The commissioner may give public notice to extend the public consultation period for an application.
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	The commissioner may extend the public consultation period after it has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).
Part 1.44	Liquor Regulation 2010
[1.141]	Section 21 (1) (m)
omit
and publish in the public notices of a daily newspaper
substitute
and give public notice
[1.142]	Section 21 (1), new note
insert
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.143]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.45	Major Events Act 2014
[1.144]	Section 6 (6) 
substitute
	(6)	The Executive must give additional public notice of the major event declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument. 
[1.145]	Section 8 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the major event declaration variation.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument. 
[1.146]	Section 9 (5)
substitute
	(5)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the important sporting event notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument. 
[1.147]	Section 26 (5)
substitute
	(5)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (4).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.148]	Section 32 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (3).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.149]	Section 39 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (3).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.150]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.46	Nature Conservation Act 2014
[1.151]	Section 256 (5) and note
substitute
	(5)	If the conservator makes an activities declaration for a reserve, the conservator must—
	(a)	give additional public notice about the declaration; and
	(b)	display a notice about the declaration in a conspicuous place at the reserve.
Note 1	The power to make a declaration includes the power to amend or repeal the declaration (see Legislation Act, s 46).
Note 2	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.152]	Section 259 (4) and note
substitute
	(4)	If the conservator makes a closed reserve declaration, the conservator must—
	(a)	give additional public notice about the declaration; and
	(b)	display a notice about the declaration in a conspicuous place at the reserve.
Note 1	The power to make a declaration includes the power to amend or repeal the declaration (see Legislation Act, s 46).
Note 2	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.153]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.47	Notaries Public Act 1984
[1.154]	Section 5 (5)
substitute
	(5)	An applicant must give public notice of the making of an application under this section not later than 7 days after the day the application was filed.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.155]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.48	Nudity Act 1976
[1.156]	Section 3
substitute
3	Public notice of declaration
	(1)	Within 7 days after making a declaration under section 2, the Minister must give additional public notice of the declaration.
	(2)	A declaration is not invalid if the Minister does not comply with subsection (1).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
Part 1.49	Partnership Act 1963
[1.157]	Sections 42 and 43
substitute
42	Right of partners to notify dissolution
On the dissolution of a partnership or the retirement of a partner, a partner in the firm—
	(a)	may give public notice that the partnership has been so dissolved or that the partner has so retired, as the case may be; and
	(b)	may require the other partners in the firm to concur for that purpose in all necessary and proper acts (if any) which cannot be done without the concurrence of the other partners.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
43	Public notice of dissolution or change
Public notice of the dissolution, or a change in the constitution, of a firm is notice of the dissolution or change to a person who did not have dealings with the firm before the date of the dissolution or change.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.158]	Section 78 (7) (b)
substitute
	(b)	if service cannot reasonably be made in accordance with paragraph (a)—by giving public notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.159]	Section 80 (5)
substitute
	(5)	Within 10 days after the day the liquidator is appointed, the liquidator must give public notice of the liquidator’s appointment.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.160]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.50	Pawnbrokers Act 1902
[1.161]	Section 15 (3)
substitute
	(3)	On 2 separate occasions at least 4 days before the proposed sale, the pawnbroker must give public notice about the sale.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.51	Planning and Development Act 2007
[1.162]	Section 63 (5) (a)
substitute
	(a)	give public notice of the consultation notice and any extension notice; and
[1.163]	Section 63 (5), new note 
insert
Note 2	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.164]	Section 68 (5)
substitute
	(5)	The planning and land authority must also give public notice of the withdrawal of a draft plan variation on the same day, or as soon as practicable after, the authority prepares the withdrawal.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.165]	Section 70 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of a public availability notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.166]	Section 76 (8)
substitute
	(8)	The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (5).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (8) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.167]	Section 82 (6)
substitute
	(6)	The planning and land authority must give additional public notice on the same day, or as soon as practicable after, the rejection is notified under the Legislation Act.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.168]	Section 83 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The planning and land authority must give public notice of—
	(a)	the commencement notice under subsection (2); and
	(b)	where copies of the plan variation may be inspected or purchased.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.169]	Section 83 (4)
omit
published in the newspaper
substitute
publicly notified
[1.170]	Section 85 (1)
substitute
	(1)	The planning and land authority must give public notice of—
	(a)	a rejection notice under section 84 (3); or
	(b)	a commencement notice under section 84 (5) (a) for a provision (an approved provision); or
	(c)	a withdrawal notice under section 84 (5) (b).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.171]	Section 85 (2)
omit
published under subsection (1) (a)
substitute
publicly notified under subsection (1)
[1.172]	Section 85 (3)
omit
published in the newspaper
substitute
publicly notified
[1.173]	Section 85D (5) and note
substitute
	(5)	The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of the consultation notice and any extension notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.174]	Section 85G (7) and note
substitute
	(7)	The planning and land authority must give additional public notice of the notice under subsection (4).
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (7) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.175]	Section 85J (2) and note
substitute
	(2)	The planning and land authority must give public notice of—
	(a)	each variation to the territory plan made by the special variation; and
	(b)	where copies of the plan variation may be inspected or purchased.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.176]	Section 85J (3)
omit
published in the newspaper
substitute
publicly notified
[1.177]	Section 89 (5) 
substitute
	(5)	Not later than 5 working days after the day the plan variation is notified under the Legislation Act, the planning and land authority must give additional public notice that—
	(a)	describes the variation; and
	(b)	states the date of effect of the variation; and
	(c)	if the authority considers it necessary or helpful—states where the plan variation and information about the plan variation is available for inspection.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.178]	Section 90 (2) and note
substitute
	(2)	The planning and land authority must give public notice that—
	(a)	describes the proposed technical amendment; and
	(b)	states where a copy of the proposed plan variation and information about the amendment is available for inspection; and
	(c)	states how and when written comments (consultation comments) may be made on the amendment; and
	(d)	states that a copy of any consultation comments made under paragraph (c) will be made available for inspection for at least 15 working days starting 10 working days after the period under paragraph (c) ends, at stated places.
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	Section 411 and s 412 apply to a person who makes consultation comments under this section.
[1.179]	Section 155 (1) (b) and note
substitute
	(b)	give public notice of the making of the application.
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	This section is subject to s 411 and s 412.
[1.180]	Section 156 (3) and notes
substitute
	(3)	The planning and land authority may give public notice to extend the public notification period.
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	The planning and land authority may extend the public notification period after it has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).
[1.181]	Section 217 
substitute
217	Public notification of draft EIS
The planning and land authority publicly notifies a draft EIS by—
	(a)	giving public notice stating—
	(i)	that the draft EIS is available for public inspection and for purchase at stated places and times; and
	(ii)	how and when representations may be made on the draft EIS; and
	(b)	making 1 or more copies of the draft EIS available as stated in the public notice; and
	(c)	if practicable, making a copy of the draft EIS available on the authority website.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.182]	Section 219 (3) and note
substitute
	(3)	The planning and land authority may give public notice to extend the public consultation period.
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	The planning and land authority may extend the public notification period after it has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).
[1.183]	Section 250 (4)
substitute
	(4)	If the planning and land authority does not know the home address of the person to whom the notice under subsection (2) is to be given, the authority may give public notice of the notice under subsection (2).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.184]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.52	Plant Diseases Act 2002
[1.185]	Dictionary, note 2
omit
·	daily newspaper
[1.186]	Dictionary, note 2
insert
·	public notice
[1.187]	Dictionary, definition of required media, paragraph (a)
omit
daily newspaper 
substitute
public notice
Part 1.53	Prohibited Weapons Act 1996
[1.188]	Section 4L (4) and note
substitute
	(4)	The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT Government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).  The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument. 
Part 1.54	Public Health Act 1997
[1.189]	Section 118D (4)
substitute
	(4)	The water utility must—
	(a)	give additional public notice of the public risk notice; and
	(b)	take all other reasonable measures to alert the public to the risk.
Maximum penalty: 2 000 penalty units.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) (a) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.190]	Section 118J (4)
substitute
	(4)	The sewerage utility must—
	(a)	give additional public notice of the public risk notice; and
	(b)	take all other reasonable measures to alert the public to the risk.
Maximum penalty: 2 000 penalty units.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) (a) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.191]	Section 119 (6)
substitute
	(6)	The Minister must give additional public notice of an emergency declaration, and any extension of the period of a declaration, as soon as practicable after it is made.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (6) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.192]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.55	Public Roads Act 1902
[1.193]	Section 19 (5)	
substitute
	(5)	The Minister must give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (4).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.194]	Section 25 (4)	
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (3).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.195]	Dictionary, definition of local newspaper
omit
Part 1.56	Public Trustee Act 1985
[1.196]	Section 33 (1)
substitute
	(1)	The public trustee may, in connection with the administration of a deceased estate, give public notice that any person who claims to be a creditor against the estate must notify the public trustee, in writing, of the claim within the period stated in the notice.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.197]	Section 33 (2) (a)
omit
causes a notice to be published
substitute
gives public notice
[1.198]	Section 36
substitute
36	Public notice of appointment or election
As soon as practicable after making an application under section 34 or filing a notice of election under section 35, the public trustee must give public notice of the application or election.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.199]	Section 43 (7)
substitute
	(7)	Before selling or otherwise disposing of property under subsection (5), the public trustee must—
	(a)	give public notice of the proposed sale or disposal; and
	(b)	if the last-known place of residence of the person lawfully entitled to the property is in another State or Territory—give notice of the proposed sale or disposal in a newspaper circulating in that State or Territory.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.57	Public Unleased Land Act 2013
[1.200]	Section 10 (2)
substitute
	(2)	Before deciding whether to fix or change a level, the director‑general must—
	(a)	at least 30 days before the level is to be fixed or changed—twice give public notice about the proposal to fix or change the level; and
	(b)	give anyone interested in the proposal an opportunity to be heard about the proposal.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.201]	Section 10 (3)
omit
notice
substitute
public notice
[1.202]	Section 11 (2)
substitute
	(2)	Before closing a public road, the director-general must—
	(a)	at least 7 days before the road is to be closed—give public notice about the proposal to close the road; and
	(b)	display a notice about the proposal to close the road in a conspicuous place at the road.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.203]	Section 53 (2) (b)
substitute
	(b)	give public notice about the application.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.204]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.58	Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002
[1.205]	Section 84F (3)
substitute
	(3)	The road transport authority must give public notice of the notice at least 14 days before the day the ballot is to be conducted.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.206]	Section 84J (3) (b)
substitute
	(b)	if public notice of a notice for the holding of another ballot for the kind of taxi licence to which the ballot related is given under section 84F (Notification of ballots)—when the public notice is given.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.207]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.59	Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977
[1.208]	Section 11B (2)
substitute
	(2)	The relevant person must, within 7 days of applying under section 10 (1) or section 11 (1) give public notice of the application.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.209]	Section 45 (1)
substitute
	(1)	If a person (the prospective executive officer) intends becoming an executive officer of a corporate licensee, the person must give public notice of that intention.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.210]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.60	Second-hand Dealers Regulation 2002
[1.211]	Section 11 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The chief police officer must give additional public notice of a direction under subsection (3).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.212]	Section 12 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The chief police officer must give additional public notice of a direction under subsection (2).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.213]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.61	Stock Act 2005
[1.214]	Section 37 (2) (c)
substitute
	(c)	if the owner is not identified—give public notice of the information mentioned in paragraph (b).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.62	Supervised Injecting Place Trial Act 1999
[1.215]	Section 5 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The Minister must give additional public notice of a declaration under subsection (3).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.216]	Section 8 (1)
substitute
	(1)	The Minister must give public notice of the effect of an instrument made under section 7, as soon as practicable after the instrument is made.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.217]	Dictionary, definition of newspaper
omit
Part 1.63	Tree Protection Act 2005
[1.218]	Section 49 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The conservator must also give public notice of a decision.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.219]	Section 49 (6)
omit
the notice is published in a daily newspaper.
substitute
public notice is given under subsection (4).
[1.220]	Section 53 (4)
substitute
	(4)	If the decision is to register the tree, the conservator must also give public notice of the decision.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.221]	Section 56 (4)
substitute
	(4)	The conservator must also give public notice of the proposed cancellation.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.222]	Section 56 (6)
omit
the notice is published in a daily newspaper.
substitute
public notice is given under subsection (4).
[1.223]	Section 59 (4)
substitute
	(4)	If the decision is to cancel the registration, the conservator must also give public notice of the decision.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.224]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.64	Trustee Act 1925
[1.225]	Section 60 (2)
omit
a notice published in a newspaper printed and circulating in the ACT
substitute
a public notice
[1.226]	Section 60 (2), new note
insert
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.65	Trustee Companies Act 1947
[1.227]	Section 15 (1)
substitute
	(1)	A person who intends to apply for consent under section 14 must give public notice, at least 7 days before the day the application is made, of—
	(a)	the intention to apply; and 
	(b)	the intended date of the application.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.228]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.66	Unclaimed Money Act 1950
[1.229]	Section 8 (3) (b) and note
substitute
	(b)	give public notice—
	(i)	stating that it holds unclaimed amounts for the previous year; and
	(ii)	explaining how people can find out details of the amounts and claim them.
Note 1	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	If a form is approved under s 35 for a provision of this subsection, the form must be used.
Part 1.67	Uncollected Goods Act 1996
[1.230]	Section 7 (3)
substitute
	(3)	A request must—
	(a)	be sent to the owner’s last-known address; or
	(b)	if the possessor does not have an address for the owner and has not been able to find an address through reasonable inquiry—be given by public notice.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.231]	Section 25 (1)
substitute
	(1)	If uncollected goods are to be disposed of by public auction, the possessor must, at least 7 days before the auction, give public notice of—
	(a)	the time and place of the auction; and 
	(b)	a general description of the goods to be sold.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.232]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.68	Utilities Act 2000
[1.233]	Section 36 (1) 
substitute
	(1)	Before ICRC makes a defined licence decision under this division, it may give public notice, and notice on the ICRC’s website, about the matter to be decided and invite submissions about that matter from interested people.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.234]	Section 36 (2) (a)
omit
[1.235]	Section 46 (2)
substitute
	(2)	ICRC must give public notice of a proposed review
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.236]	Section 46 (4) (a) and (5) (a)
omit
newspaper notice
substitute
public notice
[1.237]	Section 46 (6) (b)
substitute
	(b)	give public notice of the findings of the review and the place where a record of the statement is available for public inspection.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.238]	Section 60 (1) (a)
substitute
	(a)	give public notice that—
	(i)	states that the draft code has been prepared; and
	(ii)	states the place or places where copies of the draft code may be inspected or obtained; and
	(iii)	invites interested people to make submissions to ICRC about the draft code within the period stated in the notice.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.239]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.69	Utilities (Electricity Restrictions) Regulation 2004
[1.240]	Section 10 (3)
substitute
	(3)	As soon as possible after imposing electricity restriction measures, the utility must—
	(a)	ensure that notice of the imposition is broadcast in the ACT by television or radio; and
	(b)	give notice of the imposition on the utility’s internet website; and
	(c)	give public notice of the imposition.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.241]	Section 14 (1) (c)
omit
by public notice
[1.242]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.70	Utilities (Gas Restrictions) Regulation 2005
[1.243]	Section 10 (3)
substitute
	(3)	As soon as possible after imposing gas restriction measures, the utility must—
	(a)	ensure that notice of the imposition is broadcast in the ACT by television or radio; and
	(b)	give notice of the imposition on the utility’s internet website; and
	(c)	give public notice of the imposition.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.244]	Section 14 (1) (c)
omit
by public notice
[1.245]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.71	Utilities (Water Conservation) Regulation 2006
[1.246]	Section 6 (1) (b)
substitute
	(b)	may give public notice of the details of the measures.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.247]	Section 13
substitute
13	Additional public notice of temporary water restrictions
The utility must give additional public notice, and notice on the utilities website, of— 
	(a)	a declaration under section 12 (5); and 
	(b)	details of the temporary water restrictions in force under the declaration.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in this section is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.248]	Dictionary, note 3
omit
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.72	Waste Minimisation Act 2001
[1.249]	Section 10 (1) 
substitute
	(1)	As soon as practicable after the Minister decides that an IWRP is to be prepared for an industry, the director-general—
	(a)	must give public notice of the decision; and
	(b)	may give any other notice that the director-general considers appropriate.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.250]	Section 10 (2)
omit
advertisement
substitute
public notice
[1.251]	Section 17 (3)
substitute
	(3)	If the Minister approves an IWRP under subsection (1), the director‑general—
	(a)	must give public notice of the approval; and
	(b)	may give any other notice that the director-general considers appropriate.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.252]	Section 17 (4)
omit
notice
substitute
public notice
[1.253]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.73	Waste Minimisation Regulation 2001
[1.254]	Section 6 (3)
substitute
	(3)	The director-general must give additional public notice of a direction under subsection (1).
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.255]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.74	Water and Sewerage Act 2000
[1.256]	Section 44E (1)
substitute
	(1)	The construction occupations registrar must give public notice of the notification of each Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Plumbing Code of Australia made by the Minister under section 44C.
Note 	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Part 1.75	Water Resources Act 2007
[1.257]	Section 14 (3) and note
substitute
	(3)	The consultation notice is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(3A)	The authority must give additional public notice of the consultation notice.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3A) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.258]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper
Part 1.76	Wills Act 1968
[1.259]	Section 12A (4)
omit
by advertisement published in a daily newspaper, give notice
substitute
by public notice
[1.260]	Section 12A (4), new note
insert
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
[1.261]	Dictionary, note 2
omit
·	daily newspaper
[1.262]	Dictionary, note 2
insert
·	public notice
Part 1.77	Workers Compensation Act 1951
[1.263]	Section 205 (2), examples of publication, new example
insert
4	a public notice
[1.264]	Dictionary, note 2
insert
·	public notice

Part 1.78	Work Health and Safety Act 2011
[1.265]	Section 274 (5)
substitute
	(5)	The Minister must, as soon as practicable after approving a code of practice, give additional public notice of the approval.
Note	Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (5) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
[1.266]	Dictionary, note 2
omit 
·	daily newspaper

Schedule 2	Amendments relating to Access Canberra
(see s 3)
Part 2.1	Public Sector Management Act 1994
[2.1]	New division 3.6
insert
Division 3.6	Exercise of certain functions by head of Access Canberra
37A	Exercise of certain functions by head of Access Canberra
	(1)	The Chief Minister may declare that a function given to a director‑general under a territory law dealing with a relevant matter may be exercised by the head of Access Canberra (a declared function). 
Note 1	Function includes authority, duty and power (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity).
	(2)	A declaration is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(3)	The head of Access Canberra may exercise a declared function.
	(4)	The head of Access Canberra may delegate a declared function to an employee or another person.
Note	For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.
	(5)	However, the head of Access Canberra may only delegate a declared function to the extent permitted by other territory laws.
Example—extent permitted
A declaration is made in relation to a function given to the director-general under the XYZ Act. That Act states that the director‑general may only delegate the function to an employee. The head of Access Canberra may also only delegate the function to an employee.
Note	An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(6)	Nothing in this section limits the exercise of a declared function by the director-general given the function.
	(7)	Anything done in the exercise of a declared function is not invalid only because of a defect or irregularity in or in relation to a declaration.
	(8)	In this section:
Access Canberra means the business unit in the directorate administered by the Chief Minister known as Access Canberra.
head, of Access Canberra, means the person occupying the position (however described) of head of Access Canberra.
relevant matter means a matter mentioned in an administrative arrangement under the Self-Government Act, section 43 (1)—
	(a)	responsibility for which is allocated to the Chief Minister; and 
	(b)	relating to Access Canberra.

Schedule 3	Other amendments
(see s 3)
Part 3.1	Legislation Regulation 2003
[3.1]	Section 7 (2), example 
substitute
Example—par (a) (i)
an approved form with the heading ‘Application for disposal of a gaming machine’
Part 3.2	Nature Conservation Act 2014
[3.2]	Section 261 (2) (a) (vi)
omit
Part 3.3	Public Unleased Land Act 2013
[3.3]	New section 9A
in part 1, insert
9A	Meaning of carrying on business as a hawker
For this Act, a person carries on business as a hawker—
	(a)	if the person carries on an itinerant business selling—
	(i)	goods carried by the person, or by a vehicle used by the person; or
	(ii)	services provided by the person, or provided from a vehicle used by the person; or
	(b)	if the person sells goods or services for a person mentioned in paragraph (a).
[3.4]	Section 41 (1), new example
insert
8	a person carrying on business as a hawker sells goods from their van for more than 30 minutes
[3.5]	Section 43 (5)
substitute
	(5)	This section does not apply to a person—
	(a)	if the person carries on business as a hawker for not more than 30 minutes at a time in a single location; and
	(b)	if each location at which the person carries on business as a hawker is at least 180m away from commercial premises that sells similar goods or services to the goods or services available from the person carrying on business as a hawker.
[3.6]	Section 59 (2)
omit
2 years
substitute
3 years
[3.7]	New section 99A
in subdivision 4.3.1, insert
99A	Offence—hawkers obstructing or endangering public
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person uses public unleased land to carry on business as a hawker; and
	(b)	the person—
	(i)	hinders or obstructs the free movement of people or vehicles in public unleased land; or
	(ii)	endangers the safety of members of the public in public unleased land.
Maximum penalty:  30 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
[3.8]	New part 21
insert
Part 21	Transitional—Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015
206	Meaning of commencement day—pt 21
In this part:
commencement day means the day the Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015, section 4 commences.
Note	The Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015, s 4 repeals the Hawkers Act 2003.
207	Hawkers licence
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before the commencement day, a person holds a licence under the Hawkers Act 2003.
	(2)	The licence is, on the commencement day, taken to be a public unleased land permit—
	(a)	in the same terms as the licence; and
	(b)	subject to the same conditions as the licence.
	(3)	The public unleased land permit—
	(a)	is taken to expire on the day stated in the licence; and
	(b)	must not be transferred.
208	Expiry—pt 21
This part expires 3 years after the commencement day.
Note	Transitional provisions are kept in the Act for a limited time.  A transitional provision is repealed on its expiry but continues to have effect after its repeal (see Legislation Act, s 88).
Part 3.4	Workers Compensation Act 1951
[3.9]	Section 8 (3) (b)
omit
[3.10]	New section 155A
insert
155A	Employer must notify insurer of certain corrected information
	(1)	This section applies if an employer has provided an employer’s estimate under section 155 to an insurer for a particular period.
	(2)	If the employer’s estimate of total wages understates the correct amount by more than $500 000 for the period, the employer must tell the insurer that information provided in the employer’s estimate is incorrect.
	(3)	The employer must—
	(a)	tell the insurer about the incorrect information mentioned in subsection (2)—
	(i)	in writing; and
	(ii)	within 30 days after the day the employer becomes aware of the incorrect information; and
	(b)	include in the written notice to the insurer details of the correct estimate of the amount of total wages for the particular period.
	(4)	The notice required under subsection (3) may be signed for the employer by any of the following:
	(a)	if the employer is a corporation—an officer of the corporation authorised to sign the statement;
	(b)	in any other case—an owner of the employer’s business.
	(5)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is an employer; and
	(b)	is required under this section to tell an insurer about incorrect information; and
	(c)	fails to tell the insurer about the incorrect information within 30 days after the day the employer becomes aware of the incorrect information.
Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.
	(6)	An offence against subsection (5) is a strict liability offence.
[3.11]	Section 159
omit
[3.12]	Section 160 (3) (a)
substitute
	(a)	state the details given by the employer to the approved insurer under section 155 (Information for insurers on application for issue or renewal of policies); and
[3.13]	Section 160 (3) (c)
omit
not longer than 6 months
substitute
up to 12 months
[3.14]	Section 162 (3) (d)
omit
[3.15]	section 163 (1)
omit
·	section 159 (Six-monthly information for insurers)
[3.16]	Section 190 (6), definition of related information, paragraph (f)
omit
[3.17]	Section 200A (1) (f)
omit
[3.18]	Section 202 (1)
omit
·	section 159 (Six-monthly information for insurers)

Endnotes
1	Presentation speech
	Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 4 June 2015.
2	Notification
	Notified under the Legislation Act on	2015.
3	Republications of amended laws
	For the latest republication of amended laws, see www.legislation.act.gov.au.

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