[16.1] This chapter builds on chapter 10 where the nature of legislative drafting is discussed. It addresses the main styles of legislative drafting and their impact on interpretation. In common law jurisdictions there are three main recognised styles of drafting: traditional, plain language and general principles. Since the 1980s, Australian parliamentary counsel have largely adopted the plain language style of drafting, though other styles, notably general principles, are also used whenever appropriate.
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