(1) An instrument of uniform subordinate legislation mentioned in schedule 2, part 1, column 1 is exempt, under section 56 of the Act, from expiry for the period ending at midnight on the expiry date mentioned in schedule 2, part 1, column 3 opposite the instrument (the expiry date).
(2) An instrument of subordinate legislation mentioned in schedule 2, part 2, column 1 is exempt, under section 56A of the Act, from expiry for the period ending at midnight on 31 August 2013 (also the expiry date).
(3) A reference in schedule 2 to an instrument includes a reference to the instrument as amended from time to time.
(4) The ground for exempting an instrument referred to in schedule 2 is mentioned in schedule 2, column 2 opposite the instrument.
(5) The following table explains the grounds for exemption mentioned in schedule 2—
Ground for exemption | Explanation |
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uniform | The instrument is uniform subordinate legislation. The instrument is exempted under section 56(1) of the Act. |
further exemption: uniform | The instrument is uniform subordinate legislation and has previously been exempted from expiry under section 56(1) of the Act. The instrument is further exempted under section 56(2) of the Act. |
being replaced | Subordinate legislation to replace the instrument is being drafted and is proposed to be made before midnight on the expiry date for the instrument. The instrument is exempted under section 56A(1)(a)(i) of the Act. |
no replacement | The instrument is not proposed to be replaced by other subordinate legislation made under the Act under which or in relation to which it was made or preserved when it expires at midnight on the expiry date for the instrument. The instrument is exempted under section 56A(1)(a)(ii) of the Act. |
subject to review | The Act or provision under which or in relation to which the instrument, or part of the instrument, is made or preserved is subject to review. The instrument is exempted under section 56A(1)(b) of the Act. |
further exemption: review | The instrument has previously been exempted from expiry under section 56A(1) of the Act and the Act or provision under which or in relation to which the instrument, or part of the instrument, is made or preserved is subject to review. The instrument is further exempted under section 56A(2) of the Act. |
(6) If an instrument of subordinate legislation mentioned in schedule 2 stops having effect before midnight on the expiry date for the instrument, the exemption ends.