Discussion Paper - Law Reform Commission of Western Australia

Contents
Acknowledgements
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Introduction 3
Terms of Reference 3
The Issue in Brief 3
Is There a Need for Reform in Western Australia 6
Terminology 9
About this Discussion Paper 10
Submissions 10
Chapter 2: Representative Proceedings in Western Australia 11
Representative Proceedings in Western Australia 13
Historical Context to Order 18 Rule 12 13
Inadequacy of the Current Rules 16
Conclusion 19
Chapter 3: Representative Proceedings in Other Australian Jurisdictions 21
Introduction 23
Part IVA Proceedings 24
Commonwealth 24
Victoria 24
New South Wales 26
Differences Between the Legislative Schemes 26
Key Features of the Legislative Schemes 27
Advantages of the Legislative Schemes 33
Traditional Proceedings 35
Queensland 35
South Australia 38
Tasmania 40
Australian Capital Territory 40
Northern Territory 40
Summary of Traditional Proceedings Provisions 40
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