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C2004A03181
04 December 1985
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1 Termination of power of Parliament of United Kingdom to legislate for Australia
2 Legislative powers of Parliaments of States
3 Termination of restrictions on legislative powers of Parliaments of States
4 Powers of State Parliaments in relation to merchant shipping
5 Commonwealth Constitution, Constitution Act and Statute of Westminster not affected
6 Manner and form of making certain State laws
7 Powers and functions of Her Majesty and Governors in respect of States
8 State laws not subject to disallowance or suspension of operation
9 State laws not subject to withholding of assent or reservation
10 Termination of responsibility of United Kingdom Government in relation to State matters
11 Termination of appeals to Her Majesty in Council
12 Amendment of Statute of Westminster
13 Amendment of Constitution Act of Queensland
14 Amendment of Constitution Act of Western Australia
15 Method of repeal or amendment of this Act or Statute of Westminster
16 Interpretation
17 Short title and commencement
