Disputes Tribunal Act 1988

Amendments to other Acts - Amendments to Fencing Act 1978

71: Interpretation

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70: Jurisdiction of Disputes Tribunals, or

"What disputes tribunals can and can't decide"

72: Proceedings to be in accordance with District Courts Act 1947, or

"Disputes must follow District Court rules"

Part 6Amendments to other Acts
Amendments to Fencing Act 1978

71Interpretation

Amendment(s) incorporated in the Act(s).