This type of clause would be very standard in access to information legislation. It's standard in the type of legislation that's meant to govern across a broad area. Just to make sure you don't accidentally create a conflict, you would do as we've done here, which is give this act priority over other acts. So it is very standard in this type of legislation.
Law Clerk (Ms. Macpherson) on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 13th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 12th, 1994
Page 268
Law Clerk Ms. Macpherson
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