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Signed Legislative Instruments For: - Electronic Transactions Regulations 2020 - Electronic Transactions Amendment Regulations 2021 - Electronic Transactions Amendment Regulations 2022 - Electronic…

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Signed Legislative Instruments For: - Electronic Transactions Regulations 2020 - Electronic Transactions Amendment Regulations 2021 - Electronic Transactions Amendment Regulations 2022 - Electronic Transactions Amendment Regulations 2024

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This FOI disclosure contains signed legislative instruments establishing the Electronic Transactions Regulations 2020 and subsequent amendment regulations (2021, 2022, 2024) under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999. The documents include the formal minute paper submitted to the Executive Council recommending approval by the Governor-General, dated 23 July 2020 and signed by then-Attorney-General Christian Porter. The regulations establish the legal framework for electronic transactions under Commonwealth law, specify which Commonwealth laws the Act does not apply to (Schedule 1), and repeal the previous Electronic Transactions Regulations 2000. The instruments outline commencement provisions and definitional frameworks governing electronic transaction requirements. No significant redactions or privilege claims are evident in the disclosed material.

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