Updated references to the Sovereign in legislation
Statute Law Amendment (References to the Sovereign) Bill 2023
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The law replaces references to Her Majesty with His Majesty.
The law replaces references to the Queen with the King.
References to the Sovereign now refer to whoever is the current Sovereign.
The law updates titles in the Interpretation of Legislation Act.
The law updates titles in the Accident Compensation Act.
The law updates titles in the Administration and Probate Act.
The law updates titles in the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General Act.