(1) A Bill that repeals or alters any of the provisions of this Part, other than Division 2, section 16G(3) or (4) or section 16L, shall not be presented for assent by or in the name of the Queen unless the second and third readings of the Bill shall have been passed with the concurrence of an absolute majority of the whole number of the members for the time being of the Council and the Assembly, respectively.

(2) A Bill assented to consequent upon its presentation in contravention of subsection (1) shall be of no effect as an Act.

[Section 16M inserted by No. 1 of 2005 s. 4.]