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Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment (Smoke Alarms) Bill 2007
Bill No.
203
Synopsis
This Bill amends the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960 in order to give support for the mandatory fitting and maintenance of mains powered smoke alarms in existing residential dwellings. The Bill will allow progressive phasing in of new requirements for mains powered smoke alarms in existing residences. This will mean the battery issues experienced with many current alarms will be a thing of the past.
Status
Assented to
Royal Assent given 21 Dec 2007 as Act No. 34 of 2007. For details refer to the Commencement Clause of the Bill (see also
Assent and Commencement information for Acts
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Legislative Assembly
Date
Introduced
13 Jun 2007
First Reading
13 Jun 2007
Second Reading
13 Jun 2007
Second Reading Agreed
27 Sep 2007
Consideration in Detail
27 Sep 2007
Third Reading
27 Sep 2007
Legislative Council
Date
Introduced
27 Sep 2007
First Reading
27 Sep 2007
Second Reading
27 Sep 2007
Second Reading Agreed
06 Dec 2007
Third Reading
06 Dec 2007
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