Defamation Bill 1958

Key details

Type:
Government
Origin:
Legislative Assembly
Status:
Assented
Introduced by:
Sheahan, William Francis
Act number:
39 of 1958
Bill Remarks:
LA REMARKS: Reported Without Amendment 26/11/1958. Report Adopted 26/11/1958. Amendment to 2nd reading "this day six months" negatived 26 November, 1958. Assent not reported during Session. LC REMARKS: Reported 3/12/1958 and 4/12/1958. Report Adopted 3/12/1958. Standing Orders suspended, for remaining stages, on Contingent Notice 27/11/1958. Message to refer to Select Committee negatived on Division 3/12/1958. Assent not reported.

Progress

The tables below show the progress of the Bill through both Houses, including information on assent. If a House is not listed, the Bill did not pass the originating House.

Legislative Assembly

Initially introduced in the Legislative Assembly

Introduced by Sheahan, William Francis
Introduced Thu 06 November 1958
First Reading Thu 06 November 1958
Second Reading Wed 26 November 1958
Considered in Detail Wed 26 November 1958
Third Reading Thu 27 November 1958
Passed and sent to Council for concurrence Thu 27 November 1958
Legislative Council
Introduced Thu 27 November 1958
First Reading Thu 27 November 1958
Second Reading Wed 03 December 1958
Date Committed Wed 03 December 1958
Reported 2nd time Thu 04 December 1958
Recommitted Thu 04 December 1958
Report Adopted Wed 03 December 1958

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