8 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY 8.1 Guide to the Australian Capital Territory legislation review schedule (based on correspondence received 26 August 1998) The ACT Government has instituted a combination of initiatives to develop a body of laws in the ACT which are designed to be accessible, easily understood, relevant and effective for all sections of the ACT community. ACT Government initiatives include a systematic review of all ACT legislation to remove any unnecessary burdens, costs or disadvantages that regulation places on business in the ACT  in line with the GovernmentÕs commitment to the National Competition Policy reforms and the recommendations of the Red Tape Task Force. The Legislation Review Schedule presents a summary of the regulatory review processes occurring within the ACT Government, including an integrated review timetable and details of progress to date with implementing review recommendations. Further information Further information concerning the legislation review process in general can be obtained from the ACT National Competition Policy Unit. Interpreting the ACT review schedule The ACT Government has combined its National Competition Policy reviews and other reviews where appropriate. Legislation reviews which do not include a NCP component are not reported here. Where the year in which a review is scheduled to commence is followed by Ò/1Ó or Ò/2Ó in the ÔDate of reviewÕ column it indicates that the review is scheduled to commence in the first or second half of the year, respectively. 265 Legislation Review Compendium 8.2 Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in the ÔAgencyÕ column of the Australian Capital Territory legislation review timetable. CM Chief MinisterÕs Department DECS Department of Education and Community Services DHCC Department of Health and Community Care JACS US Department of Justice and Community Safety Urban Services 266 8.3 Legislation review schedule: Australian Capital Territory Updated to 8 September 1998 Name of legislation Administration and Probate Act 1929 Agents Act 1968 Air Pollution Act 1984 Agency JACS JACS US Date of review 1999/1 1998/2 No review scheduled Review process/status IntraÐdepartmental review Targeted public review Restrictions on competition Minor issues Reform progress Act repealed. Replaced by integrated Environment Protection Act 1997 IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Targeted public review Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Minor issues Anglican Church of Australia Trust Property Act 1917 (NSW) in its application in the Territory Anglican Church of Australia Trust Property Act 1928 (NSW) in its application in the Territory Animal Diseases Act 1993 Animal Welfare Act 1992 Annual Holidays Act 1973 Annual Leave Act 1973 JACS JACS US US US US 1998/2 1998/2 1998/2 1999/2 1998/2 1998/2 8 Australian Capiital Territory 267 Name of legislation Apiaries Act 1928 Agency US Date of review 1996 Review process/status Review completed Restrictions on competition Reform progress Act repealed. Replaced by an amendment to the Land Act Legislation Review Compendium 268 Architects Act 1959 US 1999/1 Targeted public review. Possible national approach Minor issues IntraÐdepartmental review Minor issues Act should be repatriated to the Commonwealth IntraÐdepartmental review Possible national approach Associations Incorporation Act 1991 Auctioneers Act 1959 AustralianÐAmerican Educational Foundation Act 1966 Bank Mergers Act 1997 Betting (ACTTAB Limited) Act 1964 JACS JACS JACS 1999/1 1999/1 Completed CM CM 1999/1 1996 Reviewed as part of PKF review of options for the ACTTAB Minor issues Minor issues Section 3 limits the conduct of the Red Cross Society. Section 5 confers benefit on the society Birth (Equality of Status) Act 1988 Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997 Blood Donation (Transmittable Diseases) Act 1985 JACS JACS DHCC 1999/1 1999/1 1998/2 IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Board of Senior Secondary Studies Act 1997 DECS 1998/2 IntraÐdepartmental review Name of legislation Bookmakers Act 1985 Agency CM Date of review 1998/2 Boxing Control Act 1993 DECS 1998/2 Building Act 1972 US 1999/1 Building and Services Act 1924 US 1999/1 Buildings (Design and Siting) Act 1964 US 1997/1 Review process/status Targeted public review. Will form stage two of the development of consolidated racing and betting legislation. Intra-departmental review. Possible national approach. Targeted public review. Possible national approach. Inter-departmental Municipal Services Review Stage 2 Review completed Restrictions on competition Reform progress Business Franchise (ÒXÓ Videos) Act 1990 JACS 1997/2 Business Franchise (Liquor) Act 1993 CM 1997/2 Business Franchise (Tobacco and Petroleum Products) Act 1984 269 CM 1997/2 Repealed by the Land (Planning and Environment) (Amendment) Act No. 3 1996 Repealed in 1996 following an adverse High Court decision Federal Court S90 decision Ð no further action Federal Court S90 decision Ð no further action 8 Australian Capital Territory Name of legislation Business Names Act 1963 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Agency JACS DECS Date of review 1999/1 To be scheduled Review process/status IntraÐdepartmental review Restrictions on competition Minor issues The Act provides an exemption from Territory taxes and charges. Cabinet has decided that Canberra Institute of Technology taxation liability is to be reviewed by ACT Revenue Office. That review is expected to take place in the second half of 1998. Reform progress Legislation Review Compendium 270 Canberra Tourism and Events Corporation Act 1997 Casino Control Act 1988 CM CM 1999/1 1997/2 InterÐdepartmental review Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review Review underway. Part of a full public inquiry Targeted public review. Possible national approach Joint jurisdiction review IntraÐdepartmental review. Municipal Services Review Stage 2 Completed as part of the gambling review Cemeteries Act 1933 - except sub-section 16(b) ChildrenÕs Services Act 1986 - except Parts III and X Chiropractors and Osteopaths Act 1983 US DECS 1998/2 1997/2 DHCC 1998/2 Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Part of a national regulatory scheme Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 Clinical Waste Act 1990 JACS US 1999/1 1998/2 Name of legislation Collections Act 1959 Agency US Date of review 1998/2 Commercial Arbitration Act 1986 Common Carriers Act 1902 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory Community and Health Services Complaints Act 1993 Companies (Commonwealth Brickworks (Canberra) Limited) Act 1979 Companies (Registered Societies) Ordinance 1990 JACS AG 1998/2 1997/2 Review process/status Targeted public review. Municipal Services Review Stage 2 IntraÐdepartmental review Integrated Business and Consumer Code Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Restrictions on competition Reform progress Minor issues DHCC CM CM 1998/2 1998/2 1997/1 Section 27 confidentiality and Part V, VI invest powers. Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board Ordinance 1982 CM 1997/1 Registered Societies model legislation adopted nationally Registered Societies model legislation adopted nationally IntraÐdepartmental review Joint jurisdiction review Joint jurisdiction review Integrated Business and Consumer Code Minor issues Part of a national regulatory scheme Part of a national regulatory scheme 8 Australian Capital Territory Consumer Affairs Act 1973 Consumer Credit (Administration) Act 1996 Consumer Credit Act 1995 ContractorsÕ Debts Act 1897 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory 271 JACS JACS JACS JACS 1999/1 To be scheduled To be scheduled 1999/1 Name of legislation Co-operative Societies Act 1939 Agency CM Date of review 1996 Review process/status Review completed Restrictions on competition Reform progress The Act has been amended to reflect a consistent national approach. Legislation Review Compendium 272 Coroners Act 1997 Credit Act 1985 Cremation Act 1966 Crown Proceedings Act 1992 Cultural Facilities Corporation Act 1997 Dangerous Goods Act 1975 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory Defamation Act 1901 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Registration Act 1988 Dentists Act 1931 Disability Services Act 1991 Discrimination Act 1991 Domestic Relationships Act 1994 JACS JACS US JACS CM AG JACS 1998/2 To be scheduled 1999/1 1998/2 1999/1 1996 1997/2 Commercial & Law Reform Group Review Targeted public review. Possible national approach Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review National review Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review Targeted public review Minor issues Minor issues DHCC 1998/2 Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. S6, S7 grant conditions may restrict competition. Minor issues DHCC DHCC JACS JACS 1998/2 1998/2 1999/1 1999/1 Name of legislation Door-to-Door Trading Act 1991 Drugs of Dependence Act 1989 - except sections 123 and 140 Earnings (Assignment and Attachment) Act 1966 Education Act 1937 Schools Authority Act 1976 Public Instruction Act 1880 Free Education Act 1906 Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration and Regulation of Providers) Act 1994 Agency JACS DHCC JACS DECS Date of review 1999/1 1998/2 1999/1 1998/2 Review process/status IntraÐdepartmental review National review IntraÐdepartmental review Full public inquiry. A full review of schooling Acts is planned for 1998. Possible national approach Restrictions on competition Minor issues Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Reform progress DECS To be scheduled Electricity Act 1971 US 1998/2 Inter-departmental review Inter-departmental review Inter-departmental review The ACT Act mirrors a Commonwealth Act. A Senate committee is currently considering extending the sunset clause on the Commonwealth Act from Jan 1999 to Jan 2002. If this occurs, the Commonwealth Act will be fully reviewed before the new date. If not, the Commonwealth Act will be repealed. The review is now integrated into the Utilities Legislation Review 8 Australian Capital Territory Enclosed Lands Protection Act 1943 Energy and Water Act 1988 US US 1999/1 1998/2 Joint review with Electricity Act 1971 and Essential Services (continuity of supply) Act. 273 Name of legislation Energy and Water Act 1988 - Parts I and VII Agency CM Date of review 1998/2 Review process/status Targeted public review InterÐdepartmental review Restrictions on competition Will be reviewed in the context of the future options for ACTEW report. Joint review with Electricity Act 1971 and Energy and Water Act 1988. Utilities Legislation Review. Reform progress Legislation Review Compendium 274 Enforcement of Public Interests Act 1973 JACS 1998/2 Essential Services (Continuity of Supply) Act 1992 Fair Trading (Fuel Prices) Act 1993 US JACS 1998/2 Commenced 1997/1 Commenced 1997/1 1999/1 1999/1 1998/2 1999/1 Fair Trading (Petroleum Retail Marketing) Act 1995 JACS Fair Trading Act 1992 Family Provision Act 1969 Fertilizers Act 1904 (NSW) in its application in the Territory Financial Institutions (Removal of Discrimination) Act 1997 JACS JACS JACS CM Targeted public review Full public review Possible national approach Full public review Possible national approach Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review Minor issues Minor issues IntraÐdepartmental review Name of legislation Financial Institutions (Supervisory Authority) Act 1992 Agency CM Date of review No review scheduled Review process/status Restrictions on competition Reform progress To be repealed within 18 months of Wallis Inquiry. Centralised Commonwealth supervision of financial institutions. Act amended to reflect a consistent national approach. Financial Institutions Duty Act 1987 CM 1996 Review completed Firearms Act 1996 Fishing Act 1967 Food Act 1992 Freedom of Information Act 1989 Fuels Control Act 1979 JACS US DHCC JACS US To be scheduled No review scheduled 1998/2 1999/1 1999/1 National review Part of a national regulatory scheme. To be repealed National review Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Minor issues Games Wagers and Betting-houses Act 1901 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory CM 1997/1 Review being undertaken as part of a review of emergency services management legislation. Completed as part of the Gambling Legislation Review. 8 Australian Capital Territory New gambling legislation 275 Name of legislation Gaming and Betting Act 1906 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory Agency CM Date of review 1997/1 Gaming Machine Act 1987 CM 1997/1 Gas Act 1992 Gas Levy Act 1991 Government Solicitor Act 1989 Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991 Hawkers Act 1936 US CM JACS JACS US No review scheduled 1996 1999/1 1999/1 1998/2 Hawkers Act 1936 - section 8A only DHCC 1998/2 Review process/status Completed as part of the Gambling Legislation Review. Completed as part of the Gambling Legislation Review. Possible national approach InterÐdepartmental review completed. IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Targeted public review. Municipal Services Review Stage 2. Inter-departmental review. Possible national approach. Intra-departmental review Restrictions on competition Reform progress Legislation Review Compendium 276 Act repealed Minor issues Minor issues Section 8A is restrictive of competition. The Act places some restrictions on the conduct of public health facilities and health professionals such that restrictions on competition could occur. Health Act 1993 DHCC 1998/2 Name of legislation Health and Community Care Services Act 1996 Agency DHCC Date of review 1998/2 Review process/status Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Restrictions on competition Sections 8 & 9 of Part 11 could be regarded as restricting competition. The Act limits the functions to which board monies can be applied. This could restrict competition. Limited restrictions on competition. Reform progress Health Promotion Act 1995 DHCC 1998/2 Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997 Hotel School Act 1996 Housing Assistance Act 1987 Inebriates Act 1900 (NSW) in its application in the Territory DHCC CM US DHCC 1998/2 1999/2 1999/1 1998/2 Intra-departmental review Targeted public review Full public inquiry Sections 10 & 14 could restrict competition by licensing and regulating institutions. Integrated Business and Consumer Code IntraÐdepartmental review InnkeepersÕ Liability Act 1902 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory Institute for the Study of Man and Society Incorporation Act 1968 AG 1997 JACS Review completed Act should be repatriated back to the Commonwealth. 8 Australian Capital Territory The Act contains licensing provisions that could restrict competition. Intoxicated Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1994 DHCC 1998/2 Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1933 Judiciary (Stay of Proceedings) Act 1933 277 JACS JACS 1998/2 1998/2 Minor issues Name of legislation Juries Act 1967 Lakes Act 1976 Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 Division 4A of Part VI only Land Acquisition (Northbourne Oval) 1996 No 84 of 1996 Land Titles (Unit Titles) Act 1970 Land Titles Act 1925 Landlord and Tenant Act 1899 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory Landlord and Tenant Act 1949 Agency JACS US US JACS US JACS JACS JACS Date of review 1999/1 1998/2 1999/1 1999/1 1999/1 1999/1 1999/1 1996 Review process/status Intra-departmental review Restrictions on competition Minor issues Reform progress Legislation Review Compendium 278 Full public inquiry Intra-departmental review Targeted public review Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Review completed Minor issues Minor issues Act repealed by Residential Tenancies Bill. Act repealed by Residential Tenancies Bill. JACS 1996 Review completed Lands Acquisition Act 1994 Law Reform (Manufacturers Warranties) Act 1977 Law Reform (Misrepresentation) Act 1977 Lay-by Sales Agreements Act 1963 Legal Aid Act 1977 US JACS JACS JACS JACS 1999/1 1998/1 1998/1 1999/1 1999/1 Targeted public review Intra-departmental review completed Intra-departmental review completed Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Minor issues Name of legislation Legal Practitioners Act 1970 Agency JACS Date of review 1998/2 Review process/status Targeted public review Restrictions on competition Public benefit tests and extensive public consultation have been conducted on this issue in other jurisdictions. Minor issues Reform progress Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 Liquor Act 1975 Ð subsections 42E(2) and 42e(4) only Liquor Act 1975 (except subsections 42E(2) and 42e(4)) JACS CM JACS 1998/1 1997/1 1998/1 Intra-departmental review underway IntraÐdepartmental review completed Intra-departmental review Listening Devices Act 1992 Litter Act 1977 JACS US 1999/1 1998/1 Intra-departmental review underway. Municipal Services Review Stage 2 Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Targeted public review completed. Possible national approach Public benefit tests and some public consultation have been conducted on this issue in other jurisdictions. Minor issues Long Service Leave (Building and Construction Industry) Act 1981 Long Service Leave Act 1976 Lotteries Act 1964 US US CM 1998/2 1998/2 1997/1 Machinery Act 1949 US No review scheduled Completed as part of the Gambling Legislation Review Act repealed by the Occupational Health and Safety (Amendment) ACT 1997 8 Australian Capital Territory 279 Name of legislation Magistrates Court Act 1930 Meat Act 1931 Mediation Act 1997 Medical Practitioners Act 1930 Agency JACS DHCC JACS DHCC Date of review 1999/1 1998/2 1999/1 1998/2 Medical Services (Fees) Act 1984 DHCC 1998/2 Review process/status Intra-departmental review National review (food act) Intra-departmental review Targeted public review. Possible national approach to review of professional registration. Intra-departmental review. Possible national approach Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review completed Targeted public review completed. Possible national approach Targeted public review completed Restrictions on competition Minor issues Restrictions on business conduct Minor issues Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Reform progress Legislation Review Compendium 280 Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994 except all of Part III, Part VII, Part IX and sections 141, 142 and 143 of Part XIII Mercantile Law Act 1962 DHCC 1998/2 Section 3 restricts the fees payable for the treatment of private patients in public hospitals Restrictions on competition throughout the Act Some legislative changes foreshadowed Review report released for public comment by 31 July 1998 JACS 1997/2 Milk Authority Act 1971 US 1996 Milk Authority Act 1971 Ð except Part III, Part IV and sections 49B and 54 CM Name of legislation Milk Authority Act 1971 (S38) Agency DHCC Date of review 1997/2 Review process/status Targeted public review Restrictions on competition Reform progress Review report released for public comment by 31 July 1998 Motor Omnibus Services Act 1955 Motor Traffic Act 1936 US US 1998/2 1998/2 Motor Vehicles (Dimensions and Mass) Act 1990 US 1998/2 National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 US 1999/2 National Exhibition Centre Trust Act 1976 Nature Conservation Act 1980 CM US 1999/2 1998/2 Targeted public review Full public inquiry. Review to be divided into four parts: taxis, parking, compulsory third party and driver licensing and registration. Possible national approach Targeted public review. Possible national approach Intra-departmental review. Possible national approach Targeted public review Targeted public review 8 Australian Capital Territory 281 Name of legislation Noise Control Act 1988 Agency US Date of review 1996 Review process/status Restrictions on competition Reform progress Act repealed by integrated Environment Protection Act 1997 Legislation Review Compendium 282 Notaries Public Act 1984 Nurses Act 1988 JACS DHCC 1999/1 1998/2 Oaths and Affirmations Act 1984 Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 Ombudsman Act 1989 Optometrists Act 1956 JACS US JACS DHCC 1999/1 1999/1 1999/1 1998/2 Intra-departmental review Targeted public review. Possible national approach Intra-departmental review Inter-departmental review Inter-departmental review Targeted public review. Possible national approach to review of professional registration. Minor issues Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Minor issues Minor issues Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Ozone Protection Act 1991 US No review scheduled Act repealed by integrated Environment Protection Act 1997. Intra-departmental. Possible national approach Parental Leave (Private Sector Employees) Act 1992 US 1998/2 Name of legislation Partnership Act 1963 Payroll Tax Act 1987 Pawnbrokers Act 1902 (New South Wales) in its application to the Territory Agency JACS CM JACS Date of review 1999/1 1997/1 1996 Review process/status IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review completed Restrictions on competition Minor issues Reform progress To be repealed following successful implementation of a trial electronic commerce initiative. IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Minor issues Minor issues Act repealed by integrated Environment Protection Act 1997. Proposed national approach Targeted public review. Possible national review of professional registration. Targeted public review Periodic Detention Act 1995 Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 1985 Pesticides Act 1989 JACS JACS US 1998/1 1998/2 No review scheduled Pharmacy Act 1931 Physiotherapists Act 1977 DHCC DHCC 1998/2 1998/2 Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. 8 Australian Capital Territory Plant Diseases Act 1934 US 1998/2 283 Name of legislation Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 Agency US Date of review 1998/2 Podiatrists Act 1994 DHCC 1998/2 Poisons Act 1933 DHCC 1998/2 Review process/status Targeted public review. Possible national approach Targeted public review. Possible national review of professional registration. National review Restrictions on competition Reform progress Legislation Review Compendium 284 Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Restricts the sale and storage of poisons and biological substances. Poisons and Drugs Act 1978 Pool Betting Act 1964 DHCC CM 1998/2 1997/1 National review Completed as part of the Gambling Legislation Review. Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review completed IntraÐdepartmental review Pounds Act 1928 Powers of Attorney Act 1956 Presbyterian Church (Proposals for Union with other Churches) Act 1972 Presbyterian Church Trust Property Act 1971 Printing and Newspapers Act 1961 Proceeds of Crime Act 1991 Prohibited Weapons Act 1996 US JACS JACS JACS JACS JACS JACS 1998/1 1998/2 1998/2 1998/2 1998/1 1999/1 To be scheduled Minor issues Minor issues Minor issues Minor issues Minor issues Part of a national scheme Act to be repealed Name of legislation Prostitution Act 1992 Protection of Lands Act 1937 Agency JACS US Date of review 1998/2 1998/2 Review process/status Full public review InterÐdepartmental review. Municipal Services Review Stage 2. Targeted public review. Possible national approach. Intra-departmental review National review Restrictions on competition Reform progress Psychologists Act 1994 DHCC 1998/2 Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Limited restrictions on competition. Sections 4, 5 & 6 prohibit certain potential business activities and place restrictions on business conduct. Act to be repealed by Public & Environmental Health Bill. Public Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 Public Health (Prohibited Drugs) Act 1957 DHCC DHCC 1998/2 1998/2 Public Health Act 1928 DHCC No review scheduled Public Health Act 1997 Public Trustee Act 1985 Rabbit Destruction Act 1919 DHCC JACS US 1998/2 1999/1 1996 Targeted public review Intra-departmental review Review completed Minor issues 8 Australian Capital Territory Act to be repealed 285 Name of legislation Racecourses Act 1935 Agency CM Date of review No review scheduled Review process/status Restrictions on competition Reform progress Act to be repealed and provisions incorporated in racing legislation, which has been subjected to NCP review. Legislation Review Compendium 286 Radiation Act 1983 Rates and Land Rent (Relief) Act 1970 Rates and Land Tax Act 1926 Rates and Land Tax Act 1986 Real Property (Unit Titles) Act 1970 DHCC CM CM CM JACS 1998/2 1996 1996 1996 1996 National review IntraÐdepartmental review completed IntraÐdepartmental review completed IntraÐdepartmental review completed Review completed Act to be repealed by new legislation subjected to clause 5 requirements. Recovery of Lands Act 1929 Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1963 Registration of Deeds Act 1957 Registration of Interests in Goods Act 1990 Roads and Public Places Act 1937 US JACS JACS JACS US 1998/2 1999/1 1998/2 1999/1 1998/2 Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Targeted public review. Municipal Services Review Stage 2 Minor issues Minor issues Name of legislation Roman Catholic Church Property Trust Act 1937 Sale of Goods (Vienna Convention) Act 1987 Sale of Goods Act 1954 Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977 Agency JACS JACS JACS JACS Date of review 1998/2 1999/1 1999/1 1998/2 Review process/status Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Intra-departmental review Full public review. Integrated Business and Consumer Code Intra-departmental review Possible national approach Restrictions on competition Minor issues Reform progress Salvation Army Property Trust Act 1934 Scaffolding and Lifts Act 1957 JACS US 1998/2 No review scheduled Minor issues Act repealed by the Occupational Health and Safety (Amendment) Act 1997 Act repealed by the Occupational Health and Safety (Amendment) Act 1997 Review completed 8 Australian Capital Territory Scaffolding and Lifts Act, 1912-1948 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory US 1996 Possible national approach Second-hand Dealers and Collectors Act 1906 (New South Wales) in its application in the Territory Sewerage Rates Act 1968 Skin Penetration Procedures Act 1994 JACS 1996 CM DHCC 1998/2 No review scheduled Integrated Business and Consumer Code Inter-departmental review To be repealed 287 Name of legislation Small Claims Act 1974 Agency JACS Date of review 1996 Review process/status IntraÐdepartmental review completed Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review completed Intra-departmental review. Possible national approach Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Inter-departmental review underway. Possible national approach Targeted public review Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review completed Restrictions on competition Reform progress To be repealed by the Small Claims Tribunal Bill Legislation Review Compendium 288 Smoke-free Areas (Enclosed Public Places) Act 1994 Stamp Duties and Taxes Act 1987 Standard Time and Summer Time Act 1972 DHCC CM US 1998/2 1996 1998/2 Restrictions on competition throughout the Act Stock Act 1991 Subordinate Laws Act 1989 Substitute Parent Agreements Act 1994 Supervision of Offenders (Community Service Orders) Act 1985 Supreme Court Act 1933 Surveyors Act 1967 US JACS JACS JACS JACS US 1998/2 1998/2 1998/2 1998/2 1998/2 1998/1 Minor issues Minor issues Minor issues Minor issues Tenancy Tribunal Act 1994 Territory Owned Corporations Act 1990 Theatres and Public Halls Act 1928 JACS CM US 1997/2 1999/1 1997/2 Act to be repealed as soon as possible Name of legislation Tobacco Act 1927 Tobacco Products (Health Warnings) Act 1986 Trade Measurement (Administration) Act 1991 Trade Measurement Act 1991 Agency DHCC DHCC JACS JACS Date of review 1998/2 1998/2 1999/1 1999/1 Trading Hours Act 1962 Trading Stamps Act 1972 Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1978 Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 Trespass on Territory Land Act 1932 US JACS DHCC CM US 1998 1999/1 1998/2 To be scheduled 1998/2 Review process/status Targeted public review Targeted public review IntraÐdepartmental review Integrated Business and Consumer Code Review completed IntraÐdepartmental review Intra-departmental review National review InterÐdepartmental review. Municipal Services Review Stage 2 IntraÐdepartmental review completed National review Integrated Business and Consumer Code Restrictions on competition Limited restrictions on competition Restrictions on competition throughout the Act Minor issues Minor issues Reform progress Legislation repealed Minor issues Limited restrictions on competition Trustee Act 1957 JACS AntiÐcompetitive provisions to be repealed. 8 Australian Capital Territory Trustee Companies Act 1947 Unclaimed Moneys Act 1950 JACS JACS 1997/1 1998/2 Minor issues 289 Name of legislation Uncollected Goods Act 1996 Uniting Church in Australia Act 1977 Unlawful Games Act 1984 Agency JACS JACS CM Date of review 1999/1 1998/2 1997/1 Review process/status IntraÐdepartmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Review completed as part of the Gambling Legislation Review. Targeted public review. Possible national approach Review completed. Possible national approach. Restrictions on competition Minor issues Minor issues Reform progress Legislation Review Compendium 290 New gambling legislation in place. Veterinary Surgeons Act 1965 DHCC 1998/2 Restrictions on competition throughout the Act. Act arose from national agreements. Review concluded that public benefit of restrictions on competition/business outweigh costs. Act repealed by the Environment Protection Act 1997. Vocational Education and Training Act 1995 DECS Water Pollution Act 1984 US No review scheduled Water Rates Act 1959 Witness Protection Act 1996 WorkersÕ Compensation Act 1951 CM JACS US 1998/2 To be scheduled 1998/2 Intra-departmental review IntraÐdepartmental review Inter-departmental review Minor issues Name of legislation WorkersÕ Compensation Supplementation Fund Act 1980 Agency US Date of review 1998/2 Review process/status Intra-departmental review Restrictions on competition Reform progress 8 Australian Capital Territory 291