House of Representatives

Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Employment, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash)

Notes on Clauses

In these notes on clauses, the following abbreviations are used:

Clause 1 - Short title

1. This is a formal provision specifying the short title.

Clause 2 - Commencement

2. The table in this clause sets out when the provisions of the Bill commence.

Clause 3 - Schedules

3. Clause 3 of the Bill provides that an Act that is specified in a Schedule is amended or repealed as set out in that Schedule, and any other item in a Schedule operates according to its terms.