WILLS (INTERNATIONAL WILLS) AMENDMENT BILL

Second Reading

Adjourned debate on second reading.

(Continued from 14 November 2012.)

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women) (15:53): There being no other contributions to the second reading stage of this bill, I thank honourable members for their support, and I look forward to dealing with this bill expeditiously during the committee stage.

Bill read a second time.

Committee Stage

In committee.

Clause 1.

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD: I have one question. Minister, I have not received any, but I was wondering if there was any communication from the legal sector, the Law Society or others on this issue, given that I would imagine it will be a significant change for a number of, particularly, private practice lawyers.

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: I thank the member for his question. I am advised that the Law Society was consulted and, although their view was that there is no need for this, they are not opposed to it. It will not change current practice. It is not going to replace wills: it will be an additional will.

Clause passed.

Remaining clauses (2 to 6) and title passed.

Bill reported without amendment.

Third Reading

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women) (15:56): I move:

That this bill be now read a third time.

Bill read a third time and passed.