RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation 1
3.66 Notwithstanding the view expressed in paragraph 3.55
of this report, the committee recommends that the Senate pass the Bill (as
proposed to be amended), as it pertains to the Australian Capital Territory
(Self-Government) Act 1988 and the Northern Territory (Self-Government)
Act 1978, subject to:
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removal of references in clause 4 to providing the relevant
territory legislatures with 'exclusive legislative authority and responsibility
for making laws'; and
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amendment of clause 4 to more accurately reflect the current
power of the Governor-General to recommend amendments to territory laws.
Recommendation 2
3.67
The committee recommends that the proposed amendments to the Norfolk
Island Act 1979 with respect to removing the Governor-General's power to
disallow Norfolk Island legislation should not proceed until further evidence
is provided that clearly supports a need for change.
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