When Was the Last Time Australia Enacted Moratorium Legislation?
April 2020 | Scott Freidman Moratorium legislation is typically enacted in periods of civil unrest e.g. wars and recession. However, moratorium legislation can also be effective during periods of pandemic chaos. The word ‘moratorium’ is defined as “a temporary prohibition of an activity”. In a legal context, ‘moratorium legislation’ effects a temporary suspension of certain laws until such time as the suspension becomes unnecessary or issues related to the suspension have been resolved. The Federal Government has announced a