Second Reading Speeches

Electronic Transactions Bill 1999

Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General portfolio
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
39

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Summary

Establishes a regulatory regime for the use of electronic communications in transactions (electronic commerce) and removes existing legal impediments that may prevent a person using electronic communications to satisfy obligations under Commonwealth law, with certain exceptions, including certain migration and citizenship documents.

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