Explanatory note
This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

Overview of Bill

The object of this Bill is to require pollution filtration equipment to be installed and
maintained that will remove particulate matter and toxic gases from air in the Lane
Cove Tunnel and air exiting the tunnel.

Outline of provisions

Clause 1 sets out the name (also called the short title) of the proposed Act.

Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed Act on the date of assent
to the proposed Act.

Clause 3 is a formal provision that gives effect to the amendment to the Roads Act
1993 set out in Schedule 1.

Clause 4 provides for the repeal of the proposed Act after the amendment made by
the proposed Act has commenced. Once the amendment has commenced the
proposed Act will be spent and section 30 of the Interpretation Act 1987 provides
that the repeal of an amending Act does not affect the amendments made by that Act.

Schedule 1 inserts proposed section 161A into the Roads Act 1993 to give effect to
the object of this Bill explained in the above overview.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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