House of Representatives

Explanatory Memorandum

Circulated By the Authority of the Attorney-General, the Honourable Robert Mcclelland Mp

4. Formal Clauses

Clause 1 - Short title

The Short Title of the Consequential Bill is defined here.

Clause 2 - Commencement

4.2 This clause provides for the commencement of the various proposed amendments. More details are provided in the notes on items relating to the respective Schedules. The provisions of the Consequential Bill will not commence at all if the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 does not commence.

Clause 3 - Schedule(s)

4.3 The amendments made to legislation by the Consequential Bill are set out in five schedules.

Explanation of items