Developing Clearer Commonwealth Laws
Complex legislation makes it difficult, expensive and time-consuming for individuals and businesses to understand their legal rights and obligations. Unclear laws can place an additional burden on industry regulators and can lead to increased litigation and subsequent resource implications on businesses, individuals and other organisations, where disputes arise.
The Commonwealth has developed a range of practical measures to improve the clarity and accessibility of laws. These initiatives should be considered by all officers when developing Commonwealth legislation. Details can be found on the Attorney-General’s Department website [
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