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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Miscellaneous provisions applying to this Act generally - Provisions in respect of rules under this Act

448: Provisions in respect of rules generally

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"Rules made under this law must follow certain steps and be clear about what they mean"

When a rule is made under the Maritime Transport Act 1994, you need to know it must be signed by the Minister, Governor-General, or Director. The rule must also say what it is trying to achieve and who was consulted. The rule must clearly state what is required, except in some cases where the information is too big and is included by reference to section 452.

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Part 30Miscellaneous provisions applying to this Act generally
Provisions in respect of rules under this Act

448Provisions in respect of rules generally

  1. Every rule made under this Act shall—

  2. be signed by the Minister, Governor-General, or Director (as appropriate); and
    1. contain a statement specifying the objective of the rule and the extent of any consultation under this Act; and
      1. set out fully the requirements of the rule, except where by reason of size or length certain information is incorporated in the rule by reference under section 452.

        1. Repealed

        2. Repealed

        3. Repealed

        4. Repealed
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        Notes
        • Section 448(1)(a): replaced, on , by section 80(1) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).
        • Section 448(2): repealed, on , by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).
        • Section 448(3): repealed, on , by section 80(2) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).
        • Section 448(4): repealed, on , by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).
        • Section 448(5): repealed, on , by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).