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Bill - Fair Trading (Repeal of Part 6A - Gift Cards) Amendment
Bill Number - 61
Introduced in the House of Assembly
Bill TitleFair Trading (Repeal of Part 6A - Gift Cards) Amendment Bill Number57
Introduced in theHouse of Assemblyon03/06/2020
Precis

This Act amends the Fair Trading Act 1987 by repealing provisions relating to the regulation of gift cards which are now covered via a national scheme through the Australian Consumer Law. The national scheme provides that consumers across Australian can expect a minimum three-year expiry on gift cards while also ensuring clarity for retailers with respect to their responsibilities.

StatusAssented
1st Reading Attorney-General (Hon V A Chapman)on03/06/2020
Second Reading Moved Attorney-General (Hon V A Chapman)on03/06/2020
2nd Reading Debates
DateMember
22/07/2020Mr Picton
22/07/2020Mr Pederick
22/07/2020Mr Teague
22/07/2020 Attorney-General (Hon V A Chapman)
Adjourned byDr Close
Third Reading Moved Attorney-General (Hon V A Chapman)on22/07/2020
3rd Reading Date22/07/2020
Messages
DateDescription
22/07/2020Transmitting
Received in the Legislative Council
Bill TitleFair Trading (Repeal of Part 6A - Gift Cards) Amendment Bill Number61
Received in theLegislative Councilon22/07/2020
StatusPassed in LC
Second Reading Moved Treasurer (Hon R I Lucas (MLC))on23/07/2020
2nd Reading Debates
DateMember
08/09/2020Hon K J Maher (MLC)
08/09/2020Hon C Bonaros (MLC)
08/09/2020 Treasurer (Hon R I Lucas (MLC))
Adjourned byHon T T Ngo (MLC)
Referred to Committee of the Whole on08/09/2020
Clauses
DateConsideration OfClause Number/TitleOutcome
08/09/2020Clause(s)1Agreed to
08/09/2020Clause(s)2-4Agreed to
08/09/2020Title Agreed to
Third Reading Moved Treasurer (Hon R I Lucas (MLC))on08/09/2020
3rd Reading Date08/09/2020
Messages
08/09/2020Message from the Legislative Council - Returning without amendment
22/09/2020Message from the House of Assembly - Assent
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