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Discussion Paper 44 (2002) - Review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 (NSW)
Terms of reference
In a letter to the Commission dated 6 September 1999, the Attorney General, the Hon J W Shaw QC MLC required the Commission to inquire into and report on the operation of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 (NSW), with particular regard to:
- the financial adjustment provisions of the Act and in particular:
(i) the effectiveness of section 20 in bringing about just and equitable adjustments of the parties’ respective interests; and
(ii) whether the current legislation is able to take into account superannuation entitlements effectively;
- the process of decision-making or determination of rights;
- the Commission’s Report Number 36, De Facto Relationships (1983);
- the 1999 amendments incorporating the Property Relationships (Amendment) Act 1999 (NSW) and the matters referred to the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Social Issues regarding the rights and obligations of persons in interdependent personal relationships; and
- any related matter.
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