Western Australian Consolidated Acts Western Australian Consolidated ActsPreamble
Whereas it is essential to the due and effectual exercise and discharge of the
functions and duties of the Legislature that no obstructions or impediments
should exist to the publication of such of the reports, papers, votes, and
proceedings of the Legislative Council and Assembly as the said Council or
Assembly may deem fit or necessary to be published; and whereas obstructions
or impediments to such publication may hereafter arise by means of civil or
criminal proceedings being taken against persons employed by or acting under
the authority of the said Council or Assembly in the publication of such
reports, papers, votes or proceedings by reason and for remedy whereof it is
expedient that protection should be afforded to all persons acting under the
authority aforesaid: Be it therefore enacted by the Queen’s Most
Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative
Council and Legislative Assembly of Western Australia, in this present
Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as
follows: —