sec.14CChanges of drafting practice not to affect meaning

### sec.14C Changes of drafting practice not to affect meaning If— a provision of an Act expresses an idea in particular words; and a provision enacted later appears to express the same idea in different words for the purpose of implementing a different legislative drafting practice, including, for example— the use of a clearer or simpler style; or the use of gender-neutral language; the ideas must not be taken to be different merely because different words are used. s 14C ins 1991 No. 30 s 11 (2) - (a) a provision of an Act expresses an idea in particular words; and - (b) a provision enacted later appears to express the same idea in different words for the purpose of implementing a different legislative drafting practice, including, for example— (i) the use of a clearer or simpler style; or (ii) the use of gender-neutral language; - (i) the use of a clearer or simpler style; or - (ii) the use of gender-neutral language; - (i) the use of a clearer or simpler style; or - (ii) the use of gender-neutral language;