31Definitions—ch 5

31 Definitions—ch 5 authorising law, in relation to a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the proposed law), means the Act or statutory instrument (and, if appropriate, the provision of the Act or statutory instrument) under which the proposed law will be made. benefits includes— (a) advantages; and (b) direct and indirect economic, environmental and social benefits. costs includes— (a) burdens and disadvantages; and (b) direct and indirect economic, environmental and social costs. scrutiny committee principles means the terms of reference of the Legislative Assembly standing committee performing the duties of a scrutiny of bills and subordinate legislation committee that apply to subordinate laws and disallowable instruments.