Question On Notice No. 815 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 August 2022 by Hon Nick Goiran
Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the District Court Amendment Rules 2022 , and I ask:
(a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the rules;
(b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment rules being finalised;
(c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns;
(d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns;
(e) have
the finalised amendment rules addressed these concerns; and
(f) if
no to (e), why not?
Answered on 21 September 2022
(a) The amendments arose as a consequence of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2022 repealing the Legal Profession Act 2008 and introducing the Legal Profession Uniform Law scheme in Western Australia. This necessitated amendments to the District Court Rules 2005.
(b) The State Solicitor's Office consulted with the Chief Justice of the District Court of Western Australia in relation to these consequential amendments, prior to Her Honour making the amendment rules.
(c) No.
(d) - (f) Not applicable.