STATUTES AMENDMENT (ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S PORTFOLIO) BILL

Final Stages

The Legislative Council agreed to the bill with the amendments indicated by the following schedule, to which amendments the Legislative Council desires the concurrence of the House of Assembly:

No. 1. New clause, page 8, after line 3—

Before clause 14 insert:

13A—Amendment of section 16—Retirement of members of judiciary

Section 16(2)—delete '65 years' and substitute '70 years'

No. 2. New clause, page 9, after line 12—

After clause 17 insert:

17A—Amendment of Schedule—Commissioners

(1) Schedule, clause 1(3)(b)—delete '65 years' and substitute '70 years'

(2) Schedule, clause 1(5)(b)—delete '65 years' and substitute '70 years'

Consideration in committee.

The Hon. T.R. KENYON: I move:

That the Legislative Council amendments be agreed to.

Motion carried.