Law Reform Committee

Review of the Theatres Act 1958

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Completed

This inquiry was completed in the 57th parliament.

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Under the powers found in Section 4F (1) (a) (ii) and Section 4F (3) of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968 the Governor in Council refers the following matters to the Law Reform Committee —

To inquire and report to Parliament on the relevance of the Theatres Act 1958 to Victoria's society and in particular -
  • the need to retain a licensing scheme for live entertainment which is performed for reward;
  • the appropriateness of requiring that ‘licensed’ entertainers obtain special permission if they wish to perform on particular public holidays, namely Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day;
  • the appropriateness of retaining a permit scheme for cinemas (which are not licensed) if they wish to operate on Christmas Day or Good Friday; and
  • the impact of repealing the Theatres Act 1958.

The Committee is requested to make its final report to Parliament by the first day of the Autumn 2001 Parliamentary sittings.

Dated, 22 February 2000, as gazetted on 29 February 2000

Responsible Minister: Hon. Rob Hulls, MP
Attorney General