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1.1.P.30 Participating jurisdiction

Definition

For the purposes of the National Redress Scheme, a participating jurisdiction is one of the following:

  • the Commonwealth
  • a participating State
  • a participating Territory.

Act reference: NRSAct section 143 What is a participating jurisdiction?

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