AGLC4 Rule 24.2.4: Legislation: Pinpoint References

Pinpoints follow rules 3.1.4 to 3.1.6 and use the rule 3.1.4 abbreviations. Where a regnal year and chapter are given, a comma precedes the pinpoint.

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Formatting

  • Without regnal details the pinpoint follows the jurisdiction bracket after a space.
  • After a regnal year and chapter, a comma separates the chapter from the pinpoint.

See also

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