ACT Repeal of the Drugs in Sport Act 1999

Better Regulation (Repeal of Legislation) Bill 2025

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Introduced by: The Hon Tara Cheyne MLA (ALP) — Attorney-General, Minister , Minister for City and Government Services, Minister for Human Rights, Minister for the Night-Time Economy

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Ends the Drugs in Sport Act 1999.
Ends the Hemp Fibre Industry Facilitation Act 2004.
Ends the COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Acts from 2020 and 2021.
Ends the Magistrates Court Regulation for motor vehicle repair industry infringement notices.
Cancels specific declarations for designated disclosure officers under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012; this affects agencies including ACT Health and the Human Rights Commission.

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Tara Cheyne ALP

“I move: That this bill be agreed to in principle. Today I am pleased to present the Better Regulation (Repeal of Legislation) Bill 2025. This bill will repeal a number of acts, subordinate legislation and declarations which have been identified as obsolete and therefore unnecessary to have on the statute book in the ACT.”

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Ed Cocks LIB

“I will not speak for an extended length of time today. I commence by saying very clearly that the Canberra Liberals support getting rid of regulations that no longer make sense.”

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Leanne Castley IND

“I am speaking on this bill today because we all know Canberra is a city with a wide scope of businesses, and we all know that those businesses are struggling under this government. In essence, this bill is supposed to ease the administrative burden on business, eliminating outdated laws and streamlining regulations so that it can be rewarding to own and grow a small business in Canberra.”

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