4Simplified outline of this Ordinance

4 Simplified outline of this Ordinance

The laws of Queensland, as in force in Queensland from time to time, form part of the law of the Territory. In this Ordinance, the term “applied laws” is used to refer to Queensland laws in their character as laws of the Territory.

Applied laws may be amended or repealed by an Ordinance made under section 19A of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 or by a law made under such an Ordinance. An Ordinance may also suspend the operation of an applied law for a period.

This Ordinance amends, repeals and suspends applied laws as set out in the items in the Schedules to this Ordinance.

The items are to be read together with the Queensland laws in order to understand the operation of the applied laws in the Territory. The items continue in effect according to their terms from time to time and may be amended or repealed by subsequent Ordinances or by rules made under this Ordinance.

This Ordinance also provides for rules to be made to support the delivery of services to Norfolk Island under an arrangement between the Commonwealth and Queensland. Under section 66A of the Norfolk Island Act 1979, rules may adopt Queensland laws.