Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

Status - Key Documents - Public Briefing - Report -  Contact

On 28 November 2019 the Legislative Assembly referred the Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 to the Legislation Scrutiny Committee for inquiry and report in accordance with clause (4)(c) of the Committee’s PDF Document IconTerms of Reference by 24 March 2020.

The Committee encourages all interested people to provide their comments and feedback on the Bill.

The Committee is to inquire into and report on:
a) whether the Assembly should pass the Bill;
b) whether the Assembly should amend the Bill;
c) whether the Bill has sufficient regard to the rights and liberties of individuals; and
d) whether the Bill has sufficient regard to the institution of Parliament.

Submissions should be sent to LSC@nt.gov.au by close of business Wednesday, 29 January 2020

Status

PDF Document IconReport Tabled and PDF Document IconGovernment Response Received

Key Documents

PDF Document IconPorts Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
PDF Document IconExplanatory Statement
PDF Document IconStatement of Compatibility with Human Rights

PDF Document IconPorts Management Act 2015
PDF Document IconDarwin Port Corporation Act 1983
PDF Document IconPorts Management (Repeals and Related and Consequential Amendments) Act 2015

Public Briefing

PDF Document IconPublic Briefing Schedule - Monday 9 December 2019
PDF Document IconPublic Briefing Transcript - Monday 9 December 2019

Tabled Paper

PDF Document IconDepartment of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics - Written Response to Issues Raised in Legal Advice - 23 February 2020

Report

PDF Document IconInquiry into the Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 - 4 March 2020
PDF Document IconAssociated Minutes of Proceedings
PDF Document IconGovernment Response - 24 June 2020 

Contact

Committee Secretary
GPO Box 3721
DARWIN NT 0801 
Telephone:  (08) 8946 1485
Email: Contact

Last updated: 24 Jun 2020