Parliamentary Service Act 1988
sec.55AExplanatory notes and human rights certificates for by-laws and rules to be prepared by Speaker
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sec.55A Explanatory notes and human rights certificates for by-laws and rules to be prepared by Speaker
In relation to a by-law or rule made by the Speaker under this Act— the Legislative Standards Act 1992 , section 22 (2) applies as if the reference to the responsible Minister were a reference to the Speaker; and the Human Rights Act 2019 , section 41 (1) applies as if the reference to the responsible Minister for subordinate legislation were a reference to the Speaker; and the Human Rights Act 2019 , section 41 (2) applies as if the reference to the Minister preparing the certificate were a reference to the Speaker. s 55A ins 2023 No. 31 s 10
- (a) the Legislative Standards Act 1992 , section 22 (2) applies as if the reference to the responsible Minister were a reference to the Speaker; and
- (b) the Human Rights Act 2019 , section 41 (1) applies as if the reference to the responsible Minister for subordinate legislation were a reference to the Speaker; and
- (c) the Human Rights Act 2019 , section 41 (2) applies as if the reference to the Minister preparing the certificate were a reference to the Speaker.