S.O.228 Bills - Council bills - privileges not insisted upon


228. Subject to section 5 of the Constitution Act 1902, the House will not object to legislation initiated in the Legislative Council on the ground that it contains provisions:
    (1) Imposing or otherwise dealing with pecuniary fines or penalties; or
    (2) Requiring payment of or otherwise dealing with pecuniary fees for services or for licences or similar authorities.
Related Orders, Precedents and Rulings
S.O. 250 of 1994 (Repealed)250. Subject to section 5 of the Constitution Act 1902, the House will not object to legislation initiated in the Legislative Council on the ground that it contains provisions: (a) Imposing or otherwise dealing with pecuniary fines or penalties; or (b) Requiring payment of or otherwise dealing with pecuniary fees for services or for licences or similar authorities.


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