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Bill
Co-operatives Bill 2007
Bill No.
160
Synopsis
The purpose of this Bill is to replace the existing Companies (Co-operative) Act 1943 and the Co-operative and Provident Societies Act 1903 with legislation that is reflective of the current commercial and social environment of co-operatives in Western Australia.
Status
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review
Different sections of this Act come into operation on Royal Assent and Proclamation. For details refer to Commencement Clause of the Bill
Bill History
Download the Bill as passed by originating House
Explanatory Memorandum presented in the Legislative Assembly
Click here for Second Reading speech presented in the Legislative Assembly (p. 8036c)
Click here for Second Reading speech presented in the Legislative Council (p. 2035b)
Acts Amended by this Bill (Blue Bills)
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Legislative Council Supplementary Notice Paper
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Progress
Legislative Assembly
Date
Introduced
29 Nov 2007
First Reading
29 Nov 2007
Second Reading
29 Nov 2007
Second Reading Agreed
03 Apr 2008
Consideration in Detail
03 Apr 2008
Amendments adopted
03 Apr 2008
Third Reading
08 Apr 2008
Legislative Council
Date
Introduced
09 Apr 2008
First Reading
09 Apr 2008
Second Reading
09 Apr 2008
Other Procedures
Date
Note No.
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review
09 Apr 2008
1
Superseded Legislative Council Supplementary Notice Papers (SNPs)
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Notes
1. Bill referred to the Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review as per Standing Order 230A.