46CDeclaration of validity of certain laws

46C Declaration of validity of certain laws

[Section 46C Inserted by No. 43 of 1992, s. 5 ]

(1)  In this section, written law means –

(a) an Act; or

(b) any other instrument of a legislative character.

(2)  Each provision of a written law enacted or made or purporting to have been enacted or made before the commencement of the Australia Acts  –

(a) has the same effect as it would have had; and

(b) is as valid as it would have been –

if the Australia Acts had been in force at the time of its enactment or making or purported enactment or making.