House of Representatives

Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello, MP)

NOTES ON CLAUSES

Clause 1 - Short title

Provides for the Act to be cited as the Higher Education Legislation Amendment Act (No .2) 2002.

Clause 2 - Commencement

Provides for this Act to commence on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Clause 3 - Schedule(s)

Provides that each Act that is specified in a Schedule is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule and that any other item in a Schedule has effect according to its terms.