| Bill No. |
154 |
| Long Title |
This Bill is part of a package of reforms for a more modern and relevant framework for the legal profession and the courts. The purpose of the Bill is to: 1. Bring greater clarity to the standards required of and regulation of legal practitioners; 2. Modernise the structure and functions of the Legal Practice Board and the operations of the Complaints Committee and Disciplinary Tribunal; 3. Enable the creation of incorporated legal practises (ILP's) and multi-disciplinary partnerships (MDP's); 4. Regulate foreign lawyers who advise clients in this State on matters pertaining to foreign law, and; 5. Introduce national practising certificates into Western Australia. |
| Status |
Assented to 12/04/2003
Royal Assent given 4 Dec 2003 as Act No. 64 of 2003. This Act comes into operation on a day fixed by Proclamation (see Assent and Commencement information for Acts)
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