What is Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942?
The '''Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942''' is an [[Statutory law|Act]] of the [[Parliament of Australia|Australian Parliament]]. They formally accepted the [[Statute of Westminster 1931]]. It happened on 9 October 1942. The Act is more important for its [[Symbolism|symbolic]] value than for the legal effect of its provisions. Australia was becoming more independent from the [[United Kingdom]]. This Statute showed the independence to the world. {{politics-stub}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Statute Of Westminster Adoption Act 1942}} [[Category:1942]] [[Category:1940s in Australia]] [[Category:Legislation]] [[Category:Law of Australia]]