PART B: Statutory interpretation exercise

A Commonwealth Act prohibits the entry of'....dogs, cats and other animals into Parliament House'. The relevant section has been added to the commonwealth Act after a number of animals caused nuisance by barking during guided tours, damaging furniture and defecating on the premises. Lance is on holidays in Canberra and has booked a tour of Parliament House. He wants to bring his pet rabbit, Lettuce, with him. He is joined by his blind friend, Bruce, who also wants to join in the tour. Bruce relies on his guidedog Bandit.

Advice Lance and Bruce whether their respective animals can join them on the Parliament House tour, using the relevant too(s) of statutory interpretation.

Your answer follows the IRAC method (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion).

This is a fictitious act. You are not required to undertake independent research or consult additional legislation that would assist you in defining any relevant terms for your answer to this hypo. Your sole task is to apply the relevant rules of statutory interpretation to this fictitious act.