Drafting Directions
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|---|---|---|---|
Index of Drafting Directions |
13 October 2020 | s05pf324.v126.pdfPDF29.14 KB s05pf324.v126.docxDOCX45.88 KB |
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| 1.1 | Long and short title of Bills and references to proposed Acts |
29 May 2019 | s06rd369.v20.pdfPDF376.1 KB s06rd369.v20.docxDOCX48.96 KB |
| 1.1A | Names of instruments and provision units of instruments |
01 July 2022 | s12cs430.v39.pdfPDF245.51 KB s12cs430.v39.docxDOCX47.49 KB |
| 1.2 | Portfolio for cover page of Bill |
07 June 2022 | s06rd370.v93.pdfPDF187.81 KB s06rd370.v93.docxDOCX35.71 KB |
| 1.3 | Commencement provisions |
01 July 2022 | s06rd372.v96.pdfPDF645.4 KB s06rd372.v96.docxDOCX85.53 KB |
| 1.3A | Simplified outlines |
30 November 2016 | dd_1.3a_0.pdfPDF99.25 KB s13am280.v17.docxDOCX60.79 KB |
| 1.5 | Definitions |
29 May 2019 | s06rd379.v57.pdfPDF478.86 KB s06rd379.v57.docxDOCX63.33 KB |
| 1.6 | Asterisking to identify defined terms |
07 September 2020 | s06rd374.v10.pdfPDF377.91 KB s06rd374.v10.docxDOCX47.67 KB |
| 1.7 | Numbering and lettering |
02 October 2012 | dd1.7.pdfPDF268.18 KB s06rd375.v12.docxDOCX36 KB |
| 1.8 | Special rules for Tax Code drafting |
01 May 2006 | dd1.8.pdfPDF143.62 KB s06pf334.v05.docxDOCX91.88 KB |
| 1.9 | Alternative text for images in legislation |
08 September 2021 | s20rs183.v11.pdfPDF509.7 KB s20rs183.v11.docxDOCX274.3 KB |
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| 2.1 | English usage, gender-specific and gender-neutral language, grammar, punctuation and spelling |
01 March 2016 | dd2.1.pdfPDF382.42 KB s06pf331.v48.docxDOCX50.51 KB |
| 2.2 | Use of various expressions in draft legislation |
21 August 2019 | s06rd401.v64.pdfPDF525.36 KB s06rd401.v64.docxDOCX77.51 KB |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Constitutional law issues |
07 September 2020 | s06rd382.v47.pdfPDF510.1 KB s06rd382.v47.docxDOCX65.09 KB |
| 3.2 | Taxation |
02 July 2019 | s06pf337.v17.pdfPDF391.68 KB s06pf337.v17.docxDOCX51.47 KB |
| 3.3 | Application of legislation in relation to various maritime and external areas |
02 October 2012 | dd3.3.pdfPDF303.44 KB s06rd383.v11.docxDOCX59.78 KB |
| 3.4 | Conferral and exercise of powers (including by Governor-General) |
02 October 2012 | dd3.4.pdfPDF302.33 KB s06pf328.v10.docxDOCX42.29 KB |
| 3.5 | Criminal law and law enforcement |
17 June 2020 | s06pf330.v57.pdfPDF414.58 KB s06pf330.v57.docxDOCX82.49 KB |
| 3.5A | Regulatory powers |
31 March 2021 | s10bg244.v65.pdfPDF465.46 KB s10bg244.v65.docxDOCX84.34 KB |
| 3.6 | Commonwealth bodies |
10 January 2023 | s06pf346.v88.pdfPDF745.11 KB s06pf346.v88.docxDOCX137.92 KB |
| 3.7 | Tribunals and other administrative bodies--various matters |
08 March 2016 | dd3.7.pdfPDF289.66 KB s06rd384.v24.docxDOCX60.97 KB |
| 3.8 | Subordinate legislation |
09 December 2021 | s06pf335.v115.pdfPDF473.55 KB s06pf335.v115.docxDOCX68.86 KB |
| 3.9 | Evidence and proof (including oaths and affirmations) |
19 June 2013 | dd3.9.pdfPDF308.36 KB s06pf329.v17.docxDOCX43.31 KB |
| 3.10 | Legislation that refers to or affects Australian governments or jurisdictions |
01 June 2018 | s06rd386.v20.pdfPDF381.47 KB s06rd386.v20.docxDOCX50.36 KB |
| 3.11 | Implementing Commonwealth agreements (including treaties and conventions etc.) |
01 January 2018 | dd3.11.pdfPDF291.83 KB dd3.11.docxDOCX44.68 KB |
| 3.12 | Provisions that make the Commonwealth liable to make a payment |
24 May 2016 | dd3.12.pdfPDF308.44 KB s06rd388.v31.docxDOCX43.45 KB |
| 3.13 | References to cases in notes |
31 August 2020 | s06rd389.v17.pdfPDF84.27 KB s06rd389.v17.docxDOCX35.72 KB |
| 3.14 | References to the Parliament |
02 October 2012 | dd3.14.pdfPDF262.19 KB s06pf351.v13.docxDOCX34.52 KB |
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| 4.1 | Dealings with instructors |
16 July 2020 | s06rd390.v34.pdfPDF344.13 KB s06rd390.v34.docxDOCX43.8 KB |
| 4.2 | Referral of drafts to agencies |
10 January 2023 | s06rd391.v154.pdfPDF365.4 KB s06rd391.v154.docxDOCX64.11 KB |
| 4.3 | Amendments requiring consultation under an intergovernmental agreement |
15 February 2017 | dd4.3.pdfPDF414.91 KB s06rd392.v27.docxDOCX77.89 KB |
| 4.4 | Changes using FPC's editorial powers and statute law revision amendments |
18 October 2019 | s06rd393.v42.pdfPDF473.84 KB s06rd393.v42_0.docxDOCX54.15 KB |
| 4.5 | Legal advice on issues arising during drafting |
02 February 2015 | dd4.5.pdfPDF543.12 KB s06rd394.v23.docxDOCX46.49 KB |
| 4.6 | Legislation Approval Process |
26 June 2019 | s06rd403.v81.pdfPDF530.32 KB s06rd403.v81.docxDOCX71.26 KB |
| 4.7 | Deputy Speaker's and Chair's amendments, and changes to Minister's copy of Bill |
10 January 2023 | s06rd395.v48.pdfPDF229.74 KB s06rd395.v48.docxDOCX35.84 KB |
| 4.8 | Parliamentary amendments--various matters |
04 February 2019 | s06rd396.v20.pdfPDF287.29 KB s06rd396.v20.docxDOCX38.72 KB |
| 4.9 | Sections 53 and 56 of the Constitution--Bills and parliamentary amendments |
29 May 2019 | s06pf336.v18.pdfPDF404.12 KB s06pf336.v18.docxDOCX124.6 KB |
| 4.10 | Presentation of Bills for Royal Assent |
04 October 2016 | dd_4.10.pdfPDF71.15 KB s06rd400.v11.docxDOCX63.76 KB |