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Local Government Act 1995

Part 1Introductory matters

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Part 1 — Introductory matters

1.1. Short title 2

1.2. Commencement 2

1.3. Content and intent 2

1.4. Terms used 3

1.4A. Caretaker period 9

1.5. Descriptions in italics not part of the law 10

1.6. Crown not generally bound 10

1.7. Local public notice 10

1.8. Statewide public notice 11

1.9. Decisions by absolute majority 11

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