House of Representatives

Jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Service Legislation Amendment Bill 2001

Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Attorney-General, the Honourable Daryl Williams AM QC MP)

Notes on clauses

Clause 1 - Short Title

1. This clause provides that the Act may be cited as the Jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Service Legislation Amendment Act 2001 .

Clause 2 - Commencement

2. Clause 2 provides that the Bill commences on Royal Assent.

Clause 3 - Schedule(s)

3. Clause 3 provides that each Act referred to in a Schedule is amended or repealed in accordance with the applicable terms in the Schedule concerned and also provides that any other item in a Schedule has effect according to its terms.


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