Queensland Consolidated Acts

ACTS INTERPRETATION ACT 1954 - SECT 14C

14C Changes of drafting practice not to affect meaning

If—

(a) a provision of an Act expresses an idea in particular words; and

(b) a provision enacted later appears to express the same idea in different words for the purpose of implementing a different legislative drafting practice, including, for example—

(i) the use of a clearer or simpler style; or

(ii) the use of gender-neutral language;