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required for the

There has been no consultation as the amendments are of a minor technical nature.

Public reaction

7

There is

unlikely to be

reaction to the proposals.

any

significant public If there is, it is anticipated

that it will be favourable.

Publicity

8

A press release, which will include the Legislative timetable, will be issued to explain the proposals when the Bill is gazetted.

Legislative timetable

9

Subject to Members' approval of the introduction of this bill into the Legislative Council,

timetable will be :-

Publication in the Gazette

First Reading and commencement

of Second Reading debate

Resumption of the Second

Reading debate

Conclusion of the Second

Reading debate, Committee Stage and Third Reading

Advice sought

10

the

legislative

17 January 1986

29 January 1986

12 March 1986

to be notified

Members will be asked to advise whether the Labour Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 1986, annexed, should be introduced into the Legislative Council.

(The Registrar, Supreme Court, Mr N.J. BARNETT, and the Senior Crown Counsel, Mr Eric AU, will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item.)

16 December 1985 (L/M to CEA 1/223/80)

COUNCIL CHAMBER

RESTRICTED