Absolute Privilege for Publications Relating to the Judicial Commission
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Publications relating to the Judicial Commission now have absolute privilege from defamation claims.
The Coptic Orthodox Church (NSW) Property Trust can delegate its functions to a committee; it cannot delegate the power to delegate.
The Solicitor General's powers and duties are modified.
The legal definition of 'Bishop' is removed from the Coptic Orthodox Church (NSW) Property Trust Act 1990.
Fees for dormant funds can now be calculated as a percentage of a value.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development replaces the Department of Industry for firearm licence reasons.