Fuel Quality Standards Amendment Bill 2003

Type: Government
Portfolio: Environment and Heritage
Originating house: House of Representatives
Status: Act
Parliament no: 40
Summary: Amends the
Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000
to: establish a national labelling regime for fuels at the point of sale; and make certain existing offences under the Act strict liability offences.

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Progress

House of Representatives
26 Jun 2003	Introduced and read a first time
26 Jun 2003	Second reading moved
15 Sep 2003	Second reading agreed to
15 Sep 2003	Third reading agreed to

Senate
16 Sep 2003	Introduced and read a first time
16 Sep 2003	Second reading moved
25 Nov 2003	Second reading agreed to
28 Nov 2003	Third reading agreed to

05 Dec 2003

Assent

Act no.: 127

Year: 2003

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Explanatory memoranda

Explanatory Memorandum

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Explanatory memoranda

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Supplementary explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and explains amendments proposed by the government to the bill.
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