What does Acts Interpretation Act apply to?

The Act applies only to Commonwealth legislation, with each state and the self-governing territory having its own legislation.

What is the relevant Interpretation Act in NSW?

An Act relating to the interpretation, construction, application and operation of the legislation of New South Wales; to enact certain provisions of a common or general nature; to make provision with respect to the exercise of certain statutory functions; and for other purposes.

What does the Interpretation Act 1978 do?

An Act to consolidate the Interpretation Act 1889 and certain other enactments relating to the construction and operation of Acts of Parliament and other instruments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission.

Is the Acts Interpretation Act a code?

Interpretation Acts are significant codes for interpreting federal and provincial legislation, containing not just general rules of construction, but substantive directives on how the legislation should be applied.

Who are persons in Acts Interpretation Act 1901?

ACTS INTERPRETATION ACT 1901 – SECT 2C References to persons (1) In any Act, expressions used to denote persons generally (such as “person”, “party”, “someone”, “anyone”, “no-one”, “one”, “another” and “whoever”), include a body politic or corporate as well as an individual.

What did the NSW Interpretation Act 1987 do?

An Act relating to the interpretation, construction, application and operation of the legislation of New South Wales; to enact certain provisions of a common or general nature; to make provision with respect to the exercise of certain statutory functions; and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the Interpretation Act 1987.

What are the provisions of the Act of 1901?

TABLE OF PROVISIONS PART 1–PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 1A. Simplified outline 2. Application of Act 2A. Binding the Crown PART 2–DEFINITIONS 2B. Definitions 2C. References to persons 2CA. References to spouses 2D. References to de facto partners 2E.

When does section 1 of the Interpretation Act commence?

(1) Sections 1 and 2 shall commence on the date of assent to this Act. (2) Subject to this section, this Act shall commence on such day as may be appointed by the Governor and notified by proclamation published in the Gazette.