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Legal Services Amendment Bill

Introduced on Nov 16. The bill repeals provisions in the Legal Services Act related to the user charge payment and interest charged on unpaid legal aid debt. First reading on Nov 22 under urgency with National opposed and sent to the justice committee. Reported back on May 22 with amendments. Second reading completed on June 20 with National opposed. Committee stage and third reading completed on Aug 22 with National opposed.

Legal Services Amendment Bill