Second Reading Speeches

National Measurement Amendment Bill 2010

Type
Government
Portfolio
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

National Measurement Act 1960
to: narrow the circumstances in which some offence provisions may apply; provide for a new offence about letting for hire or loan unverified measuring instruments; replace monetary penalties with penalty units; provide for the Chief Metrologist to determine various technical standards and procedures; and make minor and technical amendments.

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