Acts Interpretation Act 1901

PART 5 - GENERAL INTERPRETATION RULES  

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Pt 5 heading substituted by No 46 of 2011, s 3 and Sch 1 item 21, applicable on and after 27 December 2011, in relation to Acts enacted before, on or after 27 December 2011. For transitional regulations, see note under Part 1 heading. The heading formerly read:

PART IV - GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 15AA  

15AA   INTERPRETATION BEST ACHIEVING ACT ' S PURPOSE OR OBJECT  

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In interpreting a provision of an Act, the interpretation that would best achieve the purpose or object of the Act (whether or not that purpose or object is expressly stated in the Act) is to be preferred to each other interpretation.

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S 15AA substituted by No 46 of 2011, s 3 and Sch 1 item 23, applicable on and after 27 December 2011, in relation to Acts enacted before, on or after 27 December 2011. For transitional regulations, see note under Part 1 heading. S 15AA formerly read:

SECTION 15AA REGARD TO BE HAD TO PURPOSE OR OBJECT OF ACT  
15AA
In the interpretation of a provision of an Act, a construction that would promote the purpose or object underlying the Act (whether that purpose or object is expressly stated in the Act or not) shall be preferred to a construction that would not promote that purpose or object.

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