Legislation Act 2003
Chapter 2
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Registration of Acts, legislative instruments and notifiable instruments
A legislative instrument is not enforceable by or against any person (including the Commonwealth) unless the instrument is registered as a legislative instrument.
(2)
A failure by the rule-maker to lodge an explanatory statement in relation to a legislative instrument for registration as required by subsection 15G(4) does not affect the validity or enforceability of the instrument.
Part 1
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The Federal Register of Legislation
Division 3
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Registration on Federal Register of Legislation
SECTION 15K
Registration
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enforceability of legislative instruments
(1)
A legislative instrument is not enforceable by or against any person (including the Commonwealth) unless the instrument is registered as a legislative instrument.
(2)
A failure by the rule-maker to lodge an explanatory statement in relation to a legislative instrument for registration as required by subsection 15G(4) does not affect the validity or enforceability of the instrument.