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ACTS INTERPRETATION ACT 1954 - SECT 14C

Changes of drafting practice not to affect meaning

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;
the ideas must not be taken to be different merely because different words are used.



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