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Accident Compensation Act 2001

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47: Amendments to Code

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“How the Code can be changed by the Minister”

The Minister can change the Code by approving changes that they or the Corporation suggest. When making changes, they usually need to follow the same steps as when they first made the Code. These steps are described in sections 42(2) to (5), 43, and 44 of the law.

However, if the change is small or technical, the Minister doesn’t have to follow all these steps. They can skip some steps if they think it’s not necessary to do them all for a small change.

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47Amendments to Code

  1. The Code may be amended by the Minister approving 1 or more amendments to the Code proposed by the Minister or the Corporation.

  2. Sections 42(2) to (5), 43, and 44 apply, with all necessary modifications, in relation to an amendment to the Code as if the amendment were the preparation of a draft Code.

  3. However, sections 42(2) to (5) and 43 do not apply to an amendment if—

  4. the amendment is a minor or technical amendment; and
    1. the Minister considers that compliance with those provisions is unnecessary.

      Notes
      • Section 47(1): amended, on , by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).
      • Section 47(3): amended, on , by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).