Schedule 3 Amendments consequential on the enactment of the Legal Profession Act 2004 No 112
(Section 3)
The Legal Profession Act 2004 introduced new terms to distinguish between different types of lawyers. In particular, the Act introduced the concept of an Australian lawyer (a person who is admitted to the legal profession under the Act or a corresponding law) and an Australian legal practitioner (an Australian lawyer who holds a current local practising certificate or a current interstate practising certificate). The proposed amendments in this Schedule replace references in various Acts to a legal practitioner, solicitor, barrister, lawyer, counsel, attorney or proctor with the appropriate term for these positions following the enactment of the Legal Profession Act 2004. The proposed amendments also replace references to the Legal Profession Act 1987 (now repealed) with references to the Legal Profession Act 2004. Currently, the meanings of Australian legal practitioner and Australian lawyer are contained in the Interpretation Act 1987 for ease of reference in other Acts.
3.1 Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Act 2001 No 82
[1] Section 36 Representation of parties
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring in section 36 (3)–(5).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
[2] Section 44 Protection of Australian legal practitioners, witnesses and others
Omit “A practising legal practitioner” from section 44 (1).Insert instead “An Australian legal practitioner”.
Insert after section 44 (2):(3) In this section, barrister has the same meaning as in the Legal Profession Act 2004.
Omit “Division 6 of Part 11 of the Legal Profession Act 1987” from section 53 (3) (b).Insert instead “Division 11 of Part 3.2 of the Legal Profession Act 2004”.
3.2 Dental Practice Act 2001 No 64
[1] Sections 62 (2), 65 (6) and 121 (1), clause 13 (1) of Schedule 1, clause 6 (1) (k) of Schedule 2 and clause 9 (2) of Schedule 5
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 108 Membership of the Board
Omit “legal practitioner” from section 108 (2) (f).Insert instead “Australian lawyer”.
[3] Section 121 Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of the Tribunal
Omit “legal practitioners” from section 121 (1).Insert instead “Australian lawyers”.
[4] Section 133 Representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
3.3 Dental Technicians Registration Act 1975 No 40
[1] Section 6 Constitution of Dental Technicians Registration Board
Omit “a barrister-at-law admitted by, or a solicitor of, the Supreme Court,” from section 6 (1) (g).Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 20 Inquiry by board or delegate
Omit “solicitor or counsel” from section 20 (3).CommencementInsert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
Item [1] of the amendments to the Dental Technicians Registration Act 1975 is taken to have commenced on 1 October 2005 (the date of commencement of the Legal Profession Act 2004).
3.4 District Court Act 1973 No 9
[1] Section 51 Consent jurisdiction
Omit “solicitor” from section 51 (7).Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
[2] Section 129 Agreement not to appeal
Omit “solicitors”. Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
Omit “Part 11 of the Legal Profession Act 1987” from section 138 (2).Insert instead “Part 3.2 of the Legal Profession Act 2004”.
Omit “Part 11 of the Legal Profession Act 1987” from section 142 (2).Insert instead “Part 3.2 of the Legal Profession Act 2004”.
[5] Section 142F Rules in relation to hearing etc of proceedings in the Court in its special civil jurisdiction
Omit “Part 11 of the Legal Profession Act 1987” from section 142F (2).Insert instead “Part 3.2 of the Legal Profession Act 2004”.
Omit “barrister, solicitor” wherever occurring.Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
3.5 Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989 No 63
[1] Section 19 Right of appearance and representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
[2] Section 25A Material already obtained
Omit “solicitors” from section 25A (1) (b) (i).Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
3.6 Local Courts Act 1982 No 164
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” wherever occurring in the definitions of applicant and respondent in section 4 (1).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
[2] Section 23 Employment of Magistrates in other offices etc
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” from section 23 (3).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
[3] Section 50 Right of representation
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” from section 50 (1).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
[4] Section 51 Conduct of case
Omit “barrister or solicitor” wherever occurring.Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
[5] Section 58 Arrest of respondent during proceedings
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” from section 58 (1).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
Omit “Division 6 of Part 11 of the Legal Profession Act 1987” from section 62 (2).Insert instead “Division 11 of Part 3.2 of the Legal Profession Act 2004”.
Omit “Part 11 of the Legal Profession Act 1987” from section 63 (3).Insert instead “Part 3.2 of the Legal Profession Act 2004”.
3.7 Nurses and Midwives Act 1991 No 9
[1] Sections 9 (2) (j) and 60 (1A) (b) and clause 5 (1) of Schedule 1B
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 53 and clause 9 (2) of Schedule 2
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
Omit “the barrister or solicitor”. Insert instead “the Australian lawyer”.
[4] Section 62 Representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” wherever occurring.CommencementInsert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
Items [2] and [3] of the amendments to the Nurses and Midwives Act 1991 are taken to have commenced on 1 October 2005 (the date of commencement of the Legal Profession Act 2004).
3.8 Optometrists Act 2002 No 30
[1] Sections 48 (2), 51 (6) and 104 (1), clause 13 (1) of Schedule 1, clause 5 (1) (k) of Schedule 2 and clause 9 (2) of Schedule 5
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 91 Membership of the Board
Omit “legal practitioner” from section 91 (2) (f).Insert instead “Australian lawyer”.
[3] Section 104 Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of the Tribunal
Omit “legal practitioners” from section 104 (1).Insert instead “Australian lawyers”.
[4] Section 116 Representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
[1] Sections 44 (2), 47 (6) and 100 (1), clause 13 (1) of Schedule 1 and clause 9 (2) of Schedule 5
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 87 Membership of the Board
Omit “legal practitioner” from section 87 (2) (f).Insert instead “Australian lawyer”.
[3] Section 100 Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of the Tribunal
Omit “legal practitioners” from section 100 (1).Insert instead “Australian lawyers”.
[4] Section 112 Representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
Sections 6 (2) (b) (ii), 19C (3) (a) and 19H (1) and (2), clause 5 (2) (a) of Schedule 1 and clause 9 (b) of Schedule 2
Omit “a barrister or solicitor” wherever occurring.CommencementInsert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
The amendment to the Pharmacy Act 1964 is taken to have commenced on 1 October 2005 (the date of commencement of the Legal Profession Act 2004).
3.11 Physiotherapists Act 2001 No 67
[1] Sections 45 (2), 48 (6) and 101 (1), clause 13 (1) of Schedule 1, clause 7 (1) (k) of Schedule 2 and clause 9 (2) of Schedule 5
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 88 Membership of the Board
Omit “legal practitioner” from section 88 (2) (f).Insert instead “Australian lawyer”.
[3] Section 101 Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of the Tribunal
Omit “legal practitioners” from section 101 (1).Insert instead “Australian lawyers”.
[4] Section 113 Representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
3.12 Podiatrists Act 2003 No 69
[1] Sections 44 (2), 47 (6) and 100 (1), clause 13 (1) of Schedule 1, clause 5 (1) (k) of Schedule 2 and clause 9 (2) of Schedule 5
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 87 Membership of the Board
Omit “legal practitioner” from section 87 (2) (f).Insert instead “Australian lawyer”.
[3] Section 100 Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of the Tribunal
Omit “legal practitioners” from section 100 (1).Insert instead “Australian lawyers”.
[4] Section 112 Representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
3.13 Psychologists Act 2001 No 69
[1] Sections 44 (2), 47 (6), 87 (2) (f) and 100 (1), clause 13 (1) of Schedule 1, clause 5 (1) (k) of Schedule 2 and clause 9 (2) of Schedule 5
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[2] Section 100 Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of the Tribunal
Omit “legal practitioners” from section 100 (1).Insert instead “Australian lawyers”.
[3] Section 112 Representation before the Tribunal
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
3.14 Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Act 1998 No 170
Section 38 Misuse of information
Omit “solicitor” from section 38 (6) (e).Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
3.15 Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act 2001 No 57
Section 71 Misuse of information
Omit “solicitor” from section 71 (6) (d).Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
3.16 Taxation Administration Act 1996 No 97
Section 82 Permitted disclosures—to particular persons
Omit “or a trust account inspector, or investigator, appointed under section 55 of the Legal Profession Act 1987” from section 82 (k) (viii).Insert instead “, an investigator appointed under section 267 of the Legal Profession Act 2004 or an external examiner appointed under Division 4 of Part 3.1 of that Act”.
3.17 Tow Truck Industry Act 1998 No 111
Omit “a lawyer” from section 80 (4) (b).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
3.18 Transport Appeal Boards Act 1980 No 104
Section 11D Provisions relating to formal sittings
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring in section 11D (4).Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
[1] Section 53 Employment of agents
Omit “a solicitor” from section 53 (1).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner,”.
Omit “solicitor”. Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
Omit “counsel or solicitor” wherever occurring.Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
3.20 Valuation of Land Act 1916 No 2
[1] Section 78 Certificate in lieu of valuation of land
Omit “solicitor”. Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
[2] Section 79 Right to appear
Omit “counsel, or solicitor,”. Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
Omit “counsel, solicitor,”. Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner”.
3.21 Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 No 115
Section 35 (4) and clause 12 (3) of Schedule 2
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
3.22 Wills, Probate and Administration Act 1898 No 13
[1] Section 86 Executors etc may be allowed commission
Omit “solicitor’s” from section 86 (3).Insert instead “Australian legal practitioner’s”.
[2] Section 106 Registrar not bound to grant probate in certain cases
Omit “attorney, solicitor, or proctor”.Insert instead “attorney or Australian legal practitioner”.
Omit “solicitors of the Court”.Insert instead “Australian legal practitioners”.
3.23 Witness Protection Act 1995 No 87
Section 31E Court may grant leave to disclose relevant information
Omit “a legal practitioner” from section 31E (2) (d).Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.
3.24 Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 No 86
Section 369 Qualifications for appointment
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring in section 369 (2) (b), (3) (a) and (4).Insert instead “an Australian lawyer”.
3.25 Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 No 47
Section 29 Duration and conditions of covert surveillance authority
Omit “his or her lawyers” wherever occurring in section 29 (2) (d).Insert instead “his or her Australian legal practitioner”.
3.26 Young Offenders Act 1997 No 54
Sections 10 (d), 22 (2) (d), 39 (2) (d), 47 (1) (f) and 50
Omit “a legal practitioner” wherever occurring.Insert instead “an Australian legal practitioner”.