Legislation Act 2001 (ACT)
Legislation Act 2001
A2001-14
Republication No 125
Effective: 16 November 2025
Republication date: 16 November 2025
Last amendment made by A2025‑29
About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Legislation Act 2001 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 16 November 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 16 November 2025.
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.
Kinds of republications
The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at type="disc">
authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies
unauthorised republications.
The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.
This republication does not include amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
Uncommenced provisions and amendments
If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol U appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register ( For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.
Modifications
If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol M appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.
Penalties
At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).
Legislation Act 2001
Contents
Page
Chapter 1 Preliminary
Part 1.1 General
1 Name of Act 2
2 Dictionary 2
2A Notes 2
3 Objects 3
4 Application of Act 4
5 Determinative and non-determinative provisions 4
6 Legislation Act provisions must be applied 5
Part 1.2 Basic concepts
7 Meaning of Act generally 8
8 Meaning of subordinate law 8
9 Meaning of disallowable instrument 8
10 Meaning of notifiable instrument 9
11 Meaning of commencement notice 9
12 Meaning of legislative instrument 9
13 Meaning of statutory instrument 10
14 Meaning of instrument 10
15 Meaning of authorised republication 10
16 Meaning of provision 11
Part 1.3 Sources of law in the ACT
17 References to Acts include references to former Cwlth enactments etc 13
Chapter 2 ACT legislation register and website
18 ACT legislation register 14
19 Contents of register 14
20 Prompt registration 17
21 Approved website 18
22 Access to registered material at approved website 18
Chapter 3 Authorised versions and evidence of laws and legislative material
22A Definitions—ch 3 19
23 Authorisation of versions by parliamentary counsel 19
24 Authorised electronic versions 20
25 Authorised written versions 21
26 Judicial notice of certain matters 22
Chapter 4 Numbering and notification of Acts
27 Numbering of Acts 24
28 Notification of Acts 24
29 References to enactment or passing of Acts 26
30 References to notification of Acts 26
Chapter 5 Regulatory impact statements for subordinate laws and disallowable instruments
Part 5.1 Preliminary
31 Definitions—ch 5 27
32 Other publication or consultation requirements not affected 28
33 Guidelines about costs of proposed subordinate laws and disallowable instruments 28
Part 5.2 Requirements for regulatory impact statements
34 Preparation of regulatory impact statements 29
35 Content of regulatory impact statements 30
36 When is preparation of regulatory impact statement unnecessary? 31
37 When must regulatory impact statement be presented? 32
Part 5.3 Failure to comply with requirements for regulatory impact statements
38 Effect of failure to comply with pt 5.2 33
Chapter 6 Making, notification and numbering of statutory instruments
Part 6.1 General
39 Meaning of matter—ch 6 34
40 Presumption of validity 34
41 Making of certain statutory instruments by Executive 34
Part 6.2 Making of statutory instruments generally
42 Power to make statutory instruments 36
43 Statutory instruments to be interpreted not to exceed powers under authorising law 36
44 Power to make statutory instruments for Act etc 38
45 Power to make court rules 39
46 Power to make instrument includes power to amend or repeal 40
47 Statutory instrument may make provision by applying law or instrument 41
48 Power to make instrument includes power to make different provision for different categories etc 44
49 Single instrument may exercise several powers or satisfy several requirements 45
50 Relationship between authorising law and instrument dealing with same matter 46
51 Instrument may make provision in relation to land by reference to map etc 46
52 Instrument may authorise determination of matter etc 47
53 Instrument may prohibit 47
54 Instrument may require making of statutory declaration 48
Part 6.3 Making of certain statutory instruments about fees
55 Definitions—pt 6.3 49
56 Determination of fees by disallowable instrument 49
57 Fees payable in accordance with determination etc 50
58 Regulations may make provision about fees 51
Part 6.4 Numbering and notification of legislative instruments
59 Numbering 53
60 Correction etc of name of instrument 53
60A Correction of name of explanatory statement etc 54
61 Notification of legislative instruments 55
62 Effect of failure to notify legislative instrument 58
63 References to notification of legislative instruments 58
Chapter 7 Presentation, amendment and disallowance of subordinate laws and disallowable instruments
64 Presentation of subordinate laws and disallowable instruments 59
65 Disallowance by resolution of Assembly 59
65A Notification of disallowance by resolution of Assembly 60
66 Revival of affected laws 62
67 Making of instrument same in substance within 6 months after disallowance 63
68 Amendment by resolution of Assembly 64
69 Notification of amendments made by resolution of Assembly 65
70 Making of amendment restoring effect of law within 6 months after amendment 67
71 Effect of dissolution or expiry of Assembly on notice of motion 68
Chapter 8 Commencement and exercise of powers before commencement
72 Meaning of law—ch 8 69
73 General rules about commencement 69
74 Time of commencement 71
75 Commencement of naming and commencement provisions 71
75AA Commencement of provisions identifying amended laws 72
75A Meaning of commences retrospectively 72
75B Retrospective commencement requires clear indication 73
76 Non–prejudicial provision may commence retrospectively 73
77 Commencement by commencement notice 74
78 Separate commencement of amendments 75
79 Automatic commencement of postponed law 75
79A Commencement of amendment of uncommenced law 76
80 References to commencement of law 76
81 Exercise of powers between notification and commencement 77
Chapter 9 Repeal and amendment of laws
Part 9.1 General
82 Definitions—ch 9 80
83 Consequences of amendment of statutory instrument by Act 80
84 Saving of operation of repealed and amended laws 80
84A Creation of offences and changes in penalties 81
Part 9.2 Repeal
85 When repeal takes effect 83
86 Repealed and amended laws not revived on repeal of repealing and amending laws 83
87 Commencement not undone if repealed 84
88 Repeal does not end effect of transitional laws etc 84
89 Automatic repeal of certain laws and provisions 86
Part 9.3 Amendment
90 Law and amending laws to be read as one 89
91 Insertion of provisions by amending law 89
92 Amendment to be made wherever possible 90
93 Provisions included in another provision for amendment purposes 91
94 Continuance of appointments etc made under amended provisions 92
95 Status of modifications 93
96 Relocated provisions 94
Chapter 10Referring to laws
97 Definitions—ch 10 95
98 References to ACT law include law containing reference 96
99 References in ACT statutory instruments to the Act 96
100 Referring to particular ACT laws 96
101 Referring to particular laws of other jurisdictions etc 97
102 References to laws include references to laws as in force from time to time 98
103 References to repealed laws 99
104 References to laws include references to instruments under laws 99
105 Referring to provisions of laws 99
106 References to provisions of laws are inclusive 100
106A References to paragraphs etc of laws 100
Chapter 11 Republication of Acts and statutory instruments
Part 11.1 General
107 Definitions—ch 11 101
108 Republication in register 101
109 Republications may be published with other information 101
110 Collections of laws 102
Part 11.2 Substantive amendments made by laws
111 Incorporation of amendments 103
112 Reference to amending laws 103
113 Provisions not republished or relocated 103
Part 11.3 Editorial changes
114 Authorisation for parliamentary counsel 105
115 Amendments not to change effect 105
116 Ambit of editorial amendments 105
117 Legal effect of editorial changes 108
118 Reference to editorial amendments 108
Chapter 12 Scope of Acts and statutory instruments
120 Act to be interpreted not to exceed legislative powers of Assembly 109
121 Binding effect of Acts 109
122 Application to Territory 111
Chapter 13 Structure of Acts and statutory instruments
Part 13.1 General
125 Meaning of law—ch 13 112
126 Material that is part of Act or statutory instrument 112
127 Material that is not part of Act or statutory instrument 113
Part 13.2 Particular kinds of provisions
130 What is a definition? 115
131 Signpost definitions 116
132 Examples 117
133 Penalty units 117
134 Penalties at end of sections and subsections 118
135 Penalties not at end of sections and subsections 120
Chapter 14 Interpretation of Acts and statutory instruments
Part 14.1 Purpose and scope
136 Meaning of Act—ch 14 122
137 Purpose and scope—ch 14 122
Part 14.2 Key principles of interpretation
138 Meaning of working out the meaning of an Act—pt 14.2 123
139 Interpretation best achieving Act’s purpose 123
140 Legislative context 123
141 Non-legislative context generally 124
142 Non-legislative context—material that may be considered 125
143 Law stating material for consideration in working out meaning 127
Chapter 15 Aids to interpretation
Part 15.1 General
144 Meaning of commonly-used terms 128
145 Gender and number 128
146 Meaning of may and must 128
147 Changes of drafting practice not to affect meaning 129
148 Terms used in instruments have same meanings as in authorising laws 130
149 Age in years 130
150 Measurement of distance 130
151 Working out periods of time generally 131
151A Periods of time ending on non-working days 133
151B Doing things for which no time is fixed 134
151C Power to extend time 135
152 Continuing effect of obligations 136
Part 15.2 Definitions
155 Definitions apply subject to contrary intention 137
156 Application of definitions in dictionaries and sections 137
157 Defined terms—other parts of speech and grammatical forms 139
Part 15.3 References to various entities and things
160 References to people generally 140
161 Corporations liable to offences 141
162 References to a Minister or the Minister 142
163 References to a director‑general or the director‑general 143
164 References to Australian Standards etc 144
165 References to Assembly committees that no longer exist 144
168 References to person with interest in land include personal representative etc 145
169 References to domestic partner and domestic partnership 145
169A References to transgender people 146
169B References to intersex people 146
Part 15.4 Preservation of certain common law privileges
170 Privileges against self-incrimination and exposure to civil penalty 147
171 Client legal privilege 147
Chapter 16 Courts, tribunals and other decision-makers
175 Meaning of law—ch 16 148
176 Jurisdiction of courts and tribunals 148
177 Recovery of amounts owing under laws 148
178 Power to decide includes power to take evidence etc 148
179 Content of statements of reasons for decisions 149
180 Power to make decision includes power to reverse or change 149
Chapter 17Entities and positions
182 Meaning of law—ch 17 150
183 Change of name of entity 150
184 Change in constitution of entity 150
184A References to entity 151
185 References to occupant of position 151
186 Change of name of position 152
187 Chair and deputy chair etc 152
Chapter 18 Offences
188 Meaning of ACT law—ch 18 153
189 Reference to offence includes reference to related ancillary offences 153
190 Indictable and summary offences 154
191 Offences against 2 or more laws 154
192 When must prosecutions begin? 154
193 Continuing offences 156
Chapter 19 Administrative and machinery provisions
Part 19.1 Introductory
195 Meaning of law—ch 19 157
Part 19.2 Functions
196 Provision giving function gives power to exercise function 158
197 Statutory functions may be exercised from time to time 158
199 Functions of bodies 158
200 Functions of occupants of positions 160
Part 19.3 Appointments
Division 19.3.1 Appointments—general
205 Application—div 19.3.1 161
206 Appointments must be in writing etc 161
207 Appointment may be by name or position 161
208 Power of appointment includes power to suspend etc 162
209 Power of appointment includes power to make acting appointment 162
210 Resignation of appointment 164
211 Appointment not affected by appointer changes 164
212 Appointment not affected by defect etc 164
Division 19.3.2 Acting appointments
215 Application—div 19.3.2 165
216 Acting appointments must be in writing etc 165
217 Acting appointment may be made by name or position 165
218 Instrument may provide when acting appointment has effect etc 166
219 Appointer may decide terms of acting appointment etc 166
220 Appointee may exercise functions under acting appointment etc 167
221 How long does an acting appointment operate? 167
222 Resignation of acting appointment 168
223 Effect of acting appointment on substantive appointment etc 168
224 Acting appointment not affected by appointer changes 168
225 Acting appointment not affected by defect etc 169
Division 19.3.2A Standing acting arrangements
225A Application—div 19.3.2A 169
225B Person acting under standing acting arrangement may exercise functions etc 169
Division 19.3.3 Appointments—Assembly consultation
226 Meaning of statutory position—div 19.3.3 170
227 Application—div 19.3.3 170
228 Consultation with relevant Assembly committee 170
229 Appointment is disallowable instrument 171
Part 19.4 Delegations
230 Application—pt 19.4 generally 172
231 Application—pt 19.4 to subdelegations 172
232 Delegation must be in writing etc 172
233 Delegation may be made by name or position 173
234 Instrument may provide when delegation has effect etc 173
235 Delegation may be made to 2 or more delegates 173
236 Power to delegate may not be delegated 174
237 Delegation may be amended or revoked 174
238 Appointer responsible for delegated function 174
239 Exercise of delegation by delegate 175
240 Appointer may exercise delegated function 175
241 Delegation not affected by appointer changes 176
242 Delegation not affected by defect etc 176
Part 19.5 Service of documents
245 Application—pt 19.5 177
246 Definitions—pt 19.5 177
247 Service of documents on individuals 179
248 Service of documents on corporations 179
249 Service of documents on agencies 180
250 When document taken to be served 181
251 Other laws not affected etc 182
252 Powers of courts and tribunals not affected 182
Part 19.6 Functions of Executive and Ministers
253 Exercise of functions of Executive 183
254 Administration of matters not allocated 184
254A Delegation by Minister 184
Part 19.7 Other matters
255 Forms 185
256 Production of records kept in computers etc 187
257 Out-of-session presentation of documents to Legislative Assembly 187
Chapter 20Miscellaneous
300 Delegation by parliamentary counsel 189
301 References to Administration Act 1989 etc 189
302 Regulation-making power 189
Schedule 1 Acts included in sources of law in the ACT 190
Part 1.1 Former NSW and UK Acts in force before establishment of Territory 190
Part 1.2 Former NSW Acts applied after establishment of Territory 191
Dictionary192
Part 1 Meaning of commonly-used terms 192
Part 2 Terms for Legislation Act 2001 only 224
Endnotes
1 About the endnotes 228
2 Abbreviation key 228
3 Legislation history 229
4 Amendment history 248
5 Earlier republications 289
Legislation Act 2001
An Act about legislation
Chapter 1Preliminary
Part 1.1General
Name of Act
This Act is the Legislation Act 2001.
Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1The dictionary at the end of an Act usually defines certain terms used in the Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in the Act. However, in this Act the dictionary is divided into 2 parts.
Note 2Pt 1 defines terms commonly used in Acts (including this Act) and statutory instruments. For example, because of the definition ‘calendar month means one of the 12 months of the year.’, the term ‘calendar month’ has the defined meaning wherever the term is used in an Act or statutory instrument unless the Act or instrument provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see s 144 and s 155).
Note 3Pt 2 defines certain terms used in this Act. For example, the signpost definition ‘administrator, for part 19.5 (Service of documents)—see section 246.’ means that the term ‘administrator’ is defined in s 246 for this Act, pt 19.5. A definition in pt 2 applies to all of this Act unless the definition, or another provision of this Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see s 155 and s 156 (1)).
2ANotes
A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.
NoteSee s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.
Objects
(1)The main object of this Act is to make legislation more accessible.
(2)This is to be achieved particularly by—
(a)encouraging access to legislation through the internet, while maintaining access to printed legislation; and
(b)restating the law dealing with the ‘life cycle’ of legislation, improving its structure and content, and simplifying its provisions where practicable; and
(c)assisting users of legislation to find, read, understand and use legislation by—
(i)facilitating the shortening and simplification of legislation; and
(ii)promoting consistency in the form and language of legislation; and
(iii)providing rules about the interpretation of legislation; and
(iv)facilitating the updating and republication of legislation to ensure its ready availability.
(3)For this section, the ‘life cycle’ of legislation includes the making (where relevant), notification, commencement, presentation and disallowance (where relevant), operation, interpretation, proof, republication, amendment and repeal of legislation and instruments made under legislation.
Application of Act
(1)This Act applies to all Acts (including this Act) and statutory instruments.
(2)In particular, Acts and statutory instruments are taken to be made on the basis that they will operate in conjunction with this Act.
Examples
1 An Act imposes an obligation and provides that people who ‘fail’ to carry out the obligation are liable to the penalty. The Act does not, however, define ‘fail’ or indicate that the word is used in a special way. In accordance with this Act, dictionary, pt 1 (see s 144), the word ‘fail’ includes ‘refuse’. In other words, a person who refuses to carry out the obligation will be subject to the penalty in the same way as someone who only neglects the obligation. In this case, the presence in an Act of a word that is defined in this Act attracts the operation of the definition in the dictionary.
2 The XYZ Act 2001 contains the following provision:
The Minister may determine fees for this Act.
Because the XYZ Act authorises a fee to be determined ‘for this Act’, this Act, s 56 applies and therefore the provisions of pt 6.3 (Making of certain statutory instruments about fees) apply to the determination of fees under the provision. In this case, the operation of provisions of this Act is attracted because the XYZ Act 2001 contains a provision that triggers the application of the part.
Note The determination of a fee by a Minister under an Act is a disallowable instrument and must be in writing (see s 9 (1) (b) and s 42 (2)).
(3)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Determinative and non-determinative provisions
(1)This Act consists of determinative and non-determinative provisions.
(2)A determinative provision is a provision of this Act that is declared to be a determinative provision.
Example
Section 4 (3) provides that s 4 is a determinative provision.
(3)A non-determinative provision is any other provision of this Act.
Example
Section 3 does not contain a provision corresponding to s 4 (3). Therefore, s 3 is not a determinative provision.
Legislation Act provisions must be applied
(1)A provision of this Act must be applied to an Act or statutory instrument, in accordance with the terms of the provision, except so far as it is displaced.
(2)A determinative provision may be displaced expressly or by a manifest contrary intention.
(3)A non-determinative provision may be displaced expressly or by a contrary intention.
NoteFor the distinction between a ‘manifest contrary intention’ (see s (2)) and ‘contrary intention’ (see s (3)), see the examples in this section.
(4)The declaration of a provision as ‘determinative’ indicates that it is the intention of the Legislative Assembly that, if the provision is to be displaced at all in a particular case, a more deliberate displacement is required than if the provision were a non‑determinative provision.
(5)This section applies despite any presumption or rule of interpretation.
(6)A provision of this Act must not be taken to be displaced by a provision of an Act or statutory instrument so far as the provisions can operate concurrently.
(7)In particular and without limiting subsection (6), a provision of this Act is not displaced by a provision of an Act or statutory instrument because the provisions deal with the same or a similar subject matter.
(8)This section is a determinative provision.
Examples—different kinds of displacement
1 Determinative provision—express displacement
The Collections Regulation Act 1999 (hypothetical), s 83 contains the following provision:
(2)The Legislation Act, section 47 (3) does not apply to a regulation under this Act.
Section 83 (2) illustrates a provision expressly displacing this Act, s 47 (3), a determinative provision.
2 Determinative provision—manifest contrary intention
The Motor Repairers Act 2001 (hypothetical) does not contain a provision like the Collections Regulation Act 1999, s 83, but s 79 contains the following provision:
(3)A regulation may apply, adopt or incorporate an instrument or provision of an instrument as in force from time to time.
Section 79 (3) illustrates a provision displacing this Act, s 47 (3), a determinative provision, by a manifest contrary intention because s 79 (3) clearly contradicts s 47 (3).
3 Non-determinative provision—contrary intention
The master of a vessel is charged with contravening the Liquor Act 2001 (hypothetical), s 126 by selling liquor on or from ‘licensed premises’ otherwise than at a time authorised by the Act. It is claimed that the sale took place on the vessel. The Act defines ‘licensed premises’ to mean that part or those parts of a building or buildings and of the land adjoining it or them as defined by the licensing court. It is argued that the complaint is defective in that a vessel cannot be ‘licensed premises’. However, s 126 is expressed to apply to ‘a licensee, servant, agent or master who sells liquor on or from licensed premises’. In this case, the reference to ‘master’ indicates a contrary intention indicating that the section is intended to apply to liquor sold on or from vessels.
Example—concurrent operation (no displacement)
The Small Clubs Act 2002 (hypothetical) contains the following provision about how notice of the club’s annual general meeting may be served on members of a registered small club:
60 Serving notice of annual general meeting
The executive committee of a registered small club may serve notice of the annual general meeting of the club on members by pinning the notice to a noticeboard in the club house.
This Act, s 247, a non-determinative provision, allows a document to be served on an individual under an Act in a number of ways (by giving the document to the individual, by sending it by prepaid post etc), but does not mention pinning the document to a noticeboard as a method of giving the notice.
Section 247 is not displaced by the Small Clubs Act 2002, s 60, because—
· s 60 does not expressly displace section 247 nor does it indicate a contrary intention (see s 6 (1) and (3)) and, in particular, s 60 does not indicate an intention that the method of service it authorises is to be the only method of serving notice of annual general meetings on members of small clubs; and
· the application of s 247 is not displaced by any presumption or rule of interpretation (see s 6 (5)); and
· s 60 and s 247 can operate concurrently (see s 6 (6)) by allowing complementary methods of service; and
· the fact that s 60 and s 247 deal with the same (or a similar) subject matter does not of itself displace s 247 (see s 6 (7) and also s 6 (5)).
It follows, therefore, that the executive committee is free to serve notice of the annual general meeting under s 60 or s 247.
Part 1.2Basic concepts
Meaning of Act generally
(1)An Act is an Act of the Legislative Assembly.
(2)An Act of the Legislative Assembly is a law (however described or named) made by the Legislative Assembly under the Self‑Government Act.
(3)A reference to an Act includes a reference to a provision of an Act.
Note 1Section 17 deals with former Commonwealth enactments, and former NSW and UK Acts, that have become ACT Acts.
Note 2Section 100 (1) deals with references to particular Acts.
Meaning of subordinate law
(1)A subordinate law is a regulation or rule (whether or not legislative in nature) made under—
(a)an Act; or
(b)another subordinate law; or
(c)power given by an Act or subordinate law and also power given otherwise by law.
(2)A reference to a subordinate law includes a reference to a provision of a subordinate law.
Meaning of disallowable instrument
(1)A disallowable instrument is—
(a)a statutory instrument (whether or not legislative in nature) that is declared to be a disallowable instrument by an Act, subordinate law or another disallowable instrument; or
(b)a determination of fees or charges by a Minister under an Act or subordinate law.
NoteStatutory instrument is defined in s 13.
(2)A reference to a disallowable instrument includes a reference to a provision of a disallowable instrument.
Meaning of notifiable instrument
(1)A notifiable instrument is a statutory instrument (whether or not legislative in nature) that is declared to be a notifiable instrument by an Act, subordinate law, disallowable instrument or another notifiable instrument.
(2)A reference to a notifiable instrument includes a reference to a provision of a notifiable instrument.
Meaning of commencement notice
(1)A commencement notice is a statutory instrument that fixes or otherwise determines the commencement of an Act, subordinate law, disallowable instrument or notifiable instrument.
(2)A reference to a commencement notice includes a reference to a provision of a commencement notice.
Meaning of legislative instrument
(1)A legislative instrument is—
(a)a subordinate law; or
(b)a disallowable instrument; or
(c)a notifiable instrument; or
(d)a commencement notice.
(2)A reference to a legislative instrument includes a reference to a provision of a legislative instrument.
Meaning of statutory instrument
(1)A statutory instrument is an instrument (whether or not legislative in nature) made under—
(a)an Act; or
(b)another statutory instrument; or
(c)power given by an Act or statutory instrument and also power given otherwise by law.
(2)A statutory instrument includes a subordinate law, disallowable instrument, notifiable instrument and commencement notice.
(3)A reference to a statutory instrument includes a reference to a provision of a statutory instrument.
Meaning of instrument
(1)An instrument is any writing or other document.
NoteWriting is defined in the dictionary, pt 1.
(2)A reference to an instrument includes a reference to a provision of an instrument.
Meaning of authorised republication
(1)An authorised republication is a republication of a law authorised by the parliamentary counsel under this Act.
(2)A reference to an authorised republication includes a reference to a provision of an authorised republication.
(3)In this section:
law—see section 107 (Definitions—ch 11).
Meaning of provision
A provision of an Act or instrument is any words or anything else that forms part of the Act or instrument.
Examples—provisions consisting of groups of words
sections, subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs, sub-subparagraphs, examples
Examples—provisions consisting of groups of other provisions
chapters, parts, divisions, subdivisions, schedules
Note See s 126 and s 127 for material that is, or is not, part of an Act or statutory instrument.
Part 1.3Sources of law in the ACT
Notes on sources of law
Note 1The laws in force in the ACT consist of the written law and various unwritten laws known as the principles and rules of common law and equity.
Note 2The written law of the Territory consists primarily of laws, known as Acts, made by the Legislative Assembly. It also includes regulations, rules of court and other legislative instruments made under specific powers given by Acts. (Written laws made under an Act are commonly called ‘subordinate’ or ‘delegated’ legislation.)
Note 3Before self-government, ordinances made by the Governor-General under the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910 (Cwlth) were the main form of legislation made for the ACT. Most of the ordinances in force at self-government have been converted into Acts (see the Self‑Government Act, s 34). However, the Governor-General has power to make ordinances for the ACT on a limited number of topics (see Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910 (Cwlth), s 12).
Note 4The written laws in force in the ACT also include the Commonwealth Constitution, Commonwealth Acts, and regulations and other legislative instruments made under Commonwealth Acts. As a general rule, Commonwealth Acts and legislative instruments apply in the ACT in the same way as they apply in other parts of Australia. Commonwealth Acts and instruments prevail over the Acts made by the Legislative Assembly to the extent to which they are inconsistent (see Self‑Government Act, s 28).
Note 5Certain Acts of New South Wales and the United Kingdom also formed part of the written laws in force in the ACT. Because of the Interpretation Act 1967, s 65, these are now taken to be laws made by the Legislative Assembly as if they had been enacted by the Assembly. (Section 65 has expired, but its previous operation was saved–see s 65 (3)). These Acts are listed in sch 1.
References to Acts include references to former Cwlth enactments etc
(1)A reference to an Act includes a reference to a former Commonwealth enactment.
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), a reference to an Act includes a reference to a former NSW Act or former UK Act mentioned in schedule 1.
(3)In this section:
former Commonwealth enactment means a Commonwealth Act or ordinance, a New South Wales Act or Imperial Act that is—
(a) an enactment within the meaning of the Self‑Government Act because of that Act, section 34; or
(b) an enactment because of the A.C.T. Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (Cwlth), section 10 (3) or section 12 (2) or (3).
Chapter 2ACT legislation register and website
ACT legislation register
(1)The parliamentary counsel must establish and maintain a register of Acts and statutory instruments (the ACT legislation register).
(2)The register must be kept electronically.
Contents of register
(1)The ACT legislation register must contain the following:
(a)authorised republications of laws currently in force;
(b)Acts as made;
(c)subordinate laws as made;
(d)disallowable instruments as made;
(e)notifiable instruments as made;
(f)commencement notices as made;
(g)resolutions passed, or taken to have been passed, by the Legislative Assembly to disallow a subordinate law or disallowable instrument;
(h)resolutions passed, or taken to have been passed, by the Legislative Assembly to amend a subordinate law or disallowable instrument;
(i)bills presented to the Legislative Assembly;
(j)explanatory statements for bills, and amendments of bills, presented to the Legislative Assembly;
(k)explanatory statements, and regulatory impact statements under chapter 5, for subordinate laws and disallowable instruments.
(2)The ACT legislation register must also contain the following:
(a)notifications of the making of Acts;
(b)notifications of the making of subordinate laws;
(c)notifications of the making of disallowable instruments;
(d)notifications of the making of notifiable instruments;
(e)notifications of the making of commencement notices;
(f)notifications of the disallowance of subordinate laws or disallowable instruments under section 65 (Disallowance by resolution of Assembly);
(g)notifications of the amendment of subordinate laws or disallowable instruments under section 68 (Amendment by resolution of Assembly).
(3)The parliamentary counsel may enter additional material in the register if the parliamentary counsel considers that it is likely to be useful to users of the register.
(4)Without limiting subsection (3), the additional material may include the following:
(a)unauthorised republications of laws currently in force;
(b)past versions of unauthorised republications;
(c)past versions of authorised republications;
(d)statutory instruments that are not legislative instruments;
(e)repealed Acts and statutory instruments;
(f)Commonwealth laws that apply in or in relation to the ACT;
(g)material relevant to interpreting the rights set out in the Human Rights Act 2004, including documents mentioned in that Act, dictionary, definition of international law.
(5)The parliamentary counsel may enter additional material in the register in any way the parliamentary counsel considers is likely to be helpful to users of the register.
Example
An instrument under the Self‑Government Act notifying the appointment of Ministers is entered in the register as a notifiable instrument even though the instrument is not taken to be a notifiable instrument under s 10 (Meaning of notifiable instrument). The instrument is also numbered as a notifiable instrument. The page of the register for the notification mentions that it is made under the Self‑Government Act and is not a notifiable instrument but is included in the register for information.
(6)Without limiting subsection (3) or (5), a regulation may prescribe requirements to be satisfied for additional material to be entered in the register under this section, including, for example, requirements about—
(a)the form of the material; and
(b)the making of requests for its entry in the register.
(7)A regulation may also make provision about the following in relation to instruments (other than legislative instruments) to be entered in the register under this section:
(a)the numbering of the instruments by the parliamentary counsel, whether in a series of numbers allocated under section 59 (Numbering) or otherwise;
(b)the identification of the instruments, including, for example, authorising the parliamentary counsel to—
(i)add a name to an unnamed instrument; or
(ii)amend an instrument’s name; or
(iii)add notes to an instrument to assist in its identification; or
(iv)do anything else in relation to an instrument to assist users of the register to identify or refer to the instrument.
(8)If the register contains an authorised republication of a law currently in force, and the law is amended, the parliamentary counsel must replace the republication with an authorised republication of the law as amended.
(9)If the register contains an authorised republication of a law, and the law is repealed, expires or, for a subordinate law or disallowable instrument, is disallowed by the Legislative Assembly, the parliamentary counsel must ensure that the republication is no longer shown as a republication of law currently in force.
(10)If the parliamentary counsel considers it likely to be useful to users of the register to enter information (in any form) in the register, the parliamentary counsel may enter the information at any time.
(11)If an Act passed by the Legislative Assembly, or a legislative instrument made, before the commencement of this Act need not be notified under this Act, the parliamentary counsel may enter the text of the Act or instrument in the register.
(12)The parliamentary counsel may correct any mistake, error or omission in the register subject to the requirements (if any) of the regulations.
(13)In this section:
amended includes modified.
law—see section 107 (Definitions—ch 11).
repealed includes lapsed and expired.
Prompt registration
The parliamentary counsel must ensure that anything the parliamentary counsel is required to do in relation to the register is done promptly.
Approved website
(1)The parliamentary counsel must approve an internet site, and may approve additional internet sites, for this Act.
(2)The parliamentary counsel may enter into agreements or arrangements to ensure that users can authenticate an approved website or the material accessible on an approved website.
Access to registered material at approved website
(1)The parliamentary counsel must ensure, as far as practicable, that a copy of the material mentioned in section 19 (1) and (2) (Contents of register) is accessible at all times on an approved website.
(2)Access is to be provided without charge by the Territory.
Chapter 3Authorised versions and evidence of laws and legislative material
22ADefinitions—ch 3
In this chapter:
law means an Act or statutory instrument, whether or not it has been amended, and includes, in relation to a republication—
(a)a collection of 2 or more Acts or statutory instruments; or
(b)all or part of an agreement or other instrument that has the force of law or is in, or attached to, an Act or statutory instrument.
NoteA reference to an Act or statutory instrument includes a reference to a provision of the Act or instrument (see s 7 and s 13).
legislative material means material (other than a law or provision of a law) relating to an Act or statutory instrument.
Examples—legislative material
1 Additional material entered in the register under s 19 (3) (Contents of register) that is not an Act or statutory instrument, for example, appointments of Ministers. Ministers are appointed by the Chief Minister under the Self‑Government Act, s 41. An instrument notifying an appointment may be entered in the register even though the instrument is not a statutory instrument.
2 Material that may be considered under ch 14 in working out the meaning of an Act or statutory instrument, for example, an explanatory statement for the bill that became the relevant Act that was presented to the Legislative Assembly before the Act was passed.
republication includes part of a republication.
Authorisation of versions by parliamentary counsel
The parliamentary counsel may authorise written or electronic versions of a law, republication or legislative material.
NoteWritten includes printed (see dict, pt 1, def writing).
Authorised electronic versions
(1)An electronic copy of a law, republication or legislative material is an authorised version if—
(a)it is accessed at, or downloaded from, an approved website in a format authorised by the parliamentary counsel; or
(b)it is authorised by the parliamentary counsel and is in the format in which it is authorised by the parliamentary counsel.
(2)It is presumed, unless the contrary is proved—
(a)that an internet site purporting to be an approved website is an approved website; and
(b)that an electronic copy of a law, republication or legislative material accessed at, or downloaded from, an approved website and purporting to be authorised by the parliamentary counsel (however expressed) is an authorised version of the law, republication or legislative material; and
(c)that any other electronic copy of a law, republication or legislative material purporting to be authorised by the parliamentary counsel (however expressed) is an authorised version of the law, republication or legislative material; and
(d)that an authorised electronic version of an Act or statutory instrument correctly shows the Act or instrument; and
(e)that an authorised electronic version of a republication of a law correctly shows the law as at the republication date; and
(f)that an authorised electronic version of legislative material correctly shows the material.
Examples—electronic copy of republication purporting to be authorised by parliamentary counsel
1 The republication has the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel’ on the front cover and the words ‘Authorised when accessed at or in authorised printed form’ at the foot of each page of the republication.
2 The republication has the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel’ on the front cover and the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at at the foot of each page of the republication.
Note A reference to an Act or statutory instrument includes a reference to a provision of the Act or instrument (see s 7 (3) and s 13 (3)). A reference to a republication includes a reference to part of a republication (see s 22A def republication).
Authorised written versions
(1)A written copy of a law, republication or legislative material is an authorised version if—
(a)it is a written copy produced directly from an authorised electronic version of the law, republication or legislative material; or
(b)it is a written copy of another version of the law, republication or legislative material authorised by the parliamentary counsel.
Example—par (a)
An authorised electronic version of an Act is downloaded from an approved website and printed. The printed copy is an authorised written version of the Act.
(2)It is presumed, unless the contrary is proved—
(a)that a written copy of a law, republication or legislative material purporting to be authorised by the parliamentary counsel (however expressed) is an authorised version of the law, republication or legislative material; and
(b)that an authorised written version of an Act or statutory instrument correctly shows the Act or instrument; and
(c)that an authorised written version of a republication of a law correctly shows the law as at the republication date; and
(d)that an authorised written version of legislative material correctly shows the material.
Examples—written copy of republication purporting to be authorised by parliamentary counsel
1 The republication has the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel’ on the front cover and the words ‘Authorised by the parliamentary counsel and printed by authority of the ACT Government’ at the foot of each page of the republication.
2 The republication has the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel and printed by authority of the ACT Government’ on the front cover and the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at at the foot of each page of the republication.
3 The republication has the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel’ on the front cover and the words ‘Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at at the foot of each page of the republication.
Note A reference to an Act or statutory instrument includes a reference to a provision of the Act or instrument (see s 7 (3) and s 13 (3)). A reference to a republication includes a reference to part of a republication (see s 22A def republication).
Judicial notice of certain matters
(1)Proof is not required about—
(a)the passing of a proposed law by the Legislative Assembly or its notification in the register, the gazette or otherwise under section 28 (2) (b); or
(b)the making, or notification or publication in the register, the gazette or otherwise under section 61 (2) (b), of a subordinate law, disallowable instrument, notifiable instrument, commencement notice or any other statutory instrument; or
(c)the approval (however described) of a statutory instrument by the Executive, a Minister or any other entity; or
(d)the provisions of an Act, subordinate law, disallowable instrument, notifiable instrument, commencement notice or any other statutory instrument; or
(e)the commencement of an Act, subordinate law, disallowable instrument, notifiable instrument, or any other statutory instrument; or
(f)the presentation of a subordinate law, disallowable instrument or any other statutory instrument to the Legislative Assembly; or
(g)anything done or not done by or in the Legislative Assembly in relation to a subordinate law, disallowable instrument or any other statutory instrument; or
(h)amendments or other changes made under chapter 11 (Republication of Acts and statutory instruments); or
(i)the authorisation of a republication under this Act, the provisions of an authorised republication or the republication date of an authorised republication.
(2)A court or tribunal may inform itself of anything mentioned in subsection (1) in any way it considers appropriate.
Examples—ways that may be appropriate
1 using a version of an Act downloaded from an approved website using the internet
2 using information obtained from an approved website using the internet
3 using an authorised written version of a republication
(3)However, the court or tribunal must consider whether the source it intends to use appears to be a reliable source of information.
(4)For subsection (3), an authorised version of a law, republication or legislative material is a reliable source of information.
(5)This section does not limit any other law providing how a court or tribunal may be informed about a matter mentioned in subsection (1).
Chapter 4Numbering and notification of Acts
Numbering of Acts
The Acts passed in each year are to be numbered as nearly as practicable in the order in which they are passed.
Notification of Acts
(1)If a proposed law is passed by the Legislative Assembly, the Speaker must ask the parliamentary counsel to notify the making of the law.
(2)If the Speaker asks the parliamentary counsel to notify the making of the proposed law, the parliamentary counsel must—
(a)notify the making of the law in the register; or
(b)if it is not practicable to notify the making of the proposed law in the register—notify the making of the law in another place the parliamentary counsel considers appropriate.
Examples—other places
1another government website
2outside the Legislative Assembly
(3)If the Speaker asks the parliamentary counsel to notify the making of the proposed law on a particular day, the parliamentary counsel must notify the making of the law on that day unless it is impracticable to do so.
(4)The making of the proposed law is notified in the register by entering in the register—
(a)a statement that the law has been passed by the Legislative Assembly; and
(b)the text of the law.
(5)The making of the proposed law is notified under subsection (2) (b) by—
(a)publishing the text of the law in the place decided by the parliamentary counsel under subsection (2) (b); or
(b)publishing in that place a statement that—
(i)the law has been passed by the Legislative Assembly; and
(ii)copies of the law can be obtained at a stated place or stated places (whether by purchase or otherwise).
(6)If the making of the proposed law is notified under subsection (2) (b), the parliamentary counsel must as soon as practicable enter in the register—
(a)a statement that the law—
(i)has been passed by the Legislative Assembly; and
(ii)was notified in the stated place on a stated date; and
(b)the text of the law.
(7)If the making of the proposed law is notified by publishing the statement mentioned in subsection (5) (b), copies of the law must be available on the day of publication, or as soon as practicable after that day, at the stated place or each of the stated places.
(8)If on that day no copies of the law are available at the stated place or any of the stated places, the parliamentary counsel must give the Minister a statement—
(a)that copies of the law were not available; and
(b)explaining why they were not available.
(9)The Minister must present the statement to the Legislative Assembly not later than 6 sitting days after receiving it.
(10)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
References to enactment or passing of Acts
In an Act or statutory instrument, a reference to the enactment or passing of an Act is a reference to the making of the Act having been notified in the register, the gazette or otherwise under section 28 (2) (b).
References to notification of Acts
In an Act or statutory instrument, a reference to the notification of an Act is a reference to the making of the Act having been notified in the register, the gazette or otherwise under section 28 (2) (b).
Chapter 5Regulatory impact statements for subordinate laws and disallowable instruments
Part 5.1Preliminary
Definitions—ch 5
In this chapter:
authorising law, in relation to a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the proposed law), means the Act or statutory instrument (and, if appropriate, the provision of the Act or statutory instrument) under which the proposed law will be made.
benefits includes—
(a)advantages; and
(b)direct and indirect economic, environmental and social benefits.
costs includes—
(a)burdens and disadvantages; and
(b)direct and indirect economic, environmental and social costs.
scrutiny committee principles means the terms of reference of the Legislative Assembly standing committee performing the duties of a scrutiny of bills and subordinate legislation committee that apply to subordinate laws and disallowable instruments.
Other publication or consultation requirements not affected
(1)Part 5.2 (Requirements for regulatory impact statements) does not affect any requirements in any other territory law for publication or consultation about a proposal to make a subordinate law or disallowable instrument.
(2)Part 5.2 does not apply to the subordinate law or disallowable instrument if the requirements are of a comparable level to publication and consultation under the part.
Guidelines about costs of proposed subordinate laws and disallowable instruments
(1)The Minister may issue guidelines to be applied in deciding whether a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument is, or is not, likely to impose appreciable costs on the community or a part of the community.
(2)A guideline is a disallowable instrument.
NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under this Act.
Part 5.2Requirements for regulatory impact statements
Preparation of regulatory impact statements
(1)If a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the proposed law) is likely to impose appreciable costs on the community, or a part of the community, then, before the proposed law is made, the Minister administering the authorising law (the administering Minister) must arrange for a regulatory impact statement to be prepared for the proposed law.
(2)However, this section does not apply to the proposed law if the administering Minister exempts the proposed law from subsection (1).
NoteSection 32 and s 36 also state other circumstances when a regulatory impact statement is not required.
(3)An exemption under subsection (2) (the RIS exemption) is a disallowable instrument.
NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under this Act.
(4)If the RIS exemption is disallowed under this Act after the proposed law has been made, the administering Minister must arrange for a regulatory impact statement to be prepared for the subordinate law or disallowable instrument.
(5)The regulatory impact statement prepared under subsection (4) must be presented to the Legislative Assembly not later than 5 sitting days after the day the RIS exemption is disallowed.
(6)This chapter (other than section 37 (When must regulatory impact statement be presented?)) applies to the law as if the law were a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument.
Content of regulatory impact statements
A regulatory impact statement for a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the proposed law) must include the following information about the proposed law in clear and precise language:
(a)the authorising law;
(b)a brief statement of the policy objectives of the proposed law and the reasons for them;
(c)a brief statement of the way the policy objectives will be achieved by the proposed law and why this way of achieving them is reasonable and appropriate;
(d)a brief explanation of how the proposed law is consistent with the policy objectives of the authorising law;
(e)if the proposed law is inconsistent with the policy objectives of another territory law—
(i)a brief explanation of the relationship with the other law; and
(ii)a brief explanation for the inconsistency;
(f)if appropriate, a brief statement of any reasonable alternative way of achieving the policy objectives (including the option of not making a subordinate law or disallowable instrument) and why the alternative was rejected;
(g)a brief assessment of the benefits and costs of implementing the proposed law that—
(i)if practicable and appropriate, quantifies the benefits and costs; and
(ii)includes a comparison of the benefits and costs with the benefits and costs of any reasonable alternative way of achieving the policy objectives stated under paragraph (f);
(h)a brief assessment of the consistency of the proposed law with the scrutiny committee principles and, if it is inconsistent with the principles, the reasons for the inconsistency.
When is preparation of regulatory impact statement unnecessary?
(1)A regulatory impact statement need not be prepared for a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the proposed law) if the proposed law only provides for, or to the extent it only provides for, any of the following:
(a)a matter that is not of a legislative nature, including, for example, a matter of a machinery, administrative, drafting or formal nature;
(b)a matter that does not operate to the disadvantage of anyone (other than the Territory or a territory authority or instrumentality) by—
(i)adversely affecting the person’s rights; or
(ii)imposing liabilities on the person;
(c)an amendment of a territory law to take account of current legislative drafting practice;
(d)the commencement of an Act or statutory instrument;
NoteA reference to an Act or statutory instrument includes a reference to a provision of the Act or instrument (see s 7 and s 13).
(e)an amendment of a territory law that does not fundamentally affect the law’s application or operation;
(f)a matter of a transitional character;
(g)a matter arising under a territory law that is part of a uniform scheme of legislation or complementary with legislation of the Commonwealth, a State or New Zealand;
(h)a matter involving the adoption of an Australian or international protocol, standard, code, or intergovernmental agreement or instrument, if an assessment of the benefits and costs has already been made and the assessment was made for, or is relevant to, the ACT;
(i)a proposal to make, amend or repeal rules of court;
(j)a matter advance notice of which would enable someone to gain unfair advantage;
(k)an amendment of a fee, charge or tax consistent with announced government policy.
(2)A regulatory impact statement also need not be prepared for the proposed law if, or to the extent that, it would be against the public interest because of the nature of the proposed law or the circumstances in which it is made.
Example
A law may need to be made urgently for controlling the spread of a disease or dealing with another urgent situation.
Note Section 32 and s 34 also state other circumstances when a regulatory impact statement is not required.
When must regulatory impact statement be presented?
(1)This section applies if a regulatory impact statement for a proposed subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the proposed law) has been prepared and the proposed law is made.
(2)The statement must be presented to the Legislative Assembly with the subordinate law or disallowable instrument.
Part 5.3Failure to comply with requirements for regulatory impact statements
Effect of failure to comply with pt 5.2
(1)Failure to comply with part 5.2 (Requirements for regulatory impact statements) in relation to a subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the law) does not—
(a)affect the law’s validity; or
(b)create rights or impose legally enforceable obligations on the Territory, a Minister or anyone else.
(2)In addition, a decision made, or appearing to be made, under part 5.2 is final.
(3)In this section:
decision includes—
(a)conduct engaged in to make a decision; and
(b)conduct related to making a decision; and
(c)failure to make a decision.
Chapter 6Making, notification and numbering of statutory instruments
Part 6.1General
Meaning of matter—ch 6
In this chapter:
matter, in relation to a statutory instrument, includes circumstance, person, place and purpose.
Presumption of validity
It is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that all conditions and steps required for the making of a statutory instrument have been satisfied and carried out.
Making of certain statutory instruments by Executive
(1)This section applies if an Act authorises or requires the Executive to make a subordinate law or disallowable instrument.
(2)The subordinate law or disallowable instrument is taken to be made by the Executive if—
(a)it is signed by 2 or more Ministers who are members of the Executive; and
(b)the signing Ministers include the Chief Minister and the responsible Minister.
(3)A subordinate law or disallowable instrument made in accordance with subsection (2) is taken to be made when it is signed by the second Minister signing.
(4)If the Chief Minister or responsible Minister cannot sign because that Minister is absent from the ACT, ill or on leave, the signing Ministers need not include that Minister.
(5)In this section:
responsible Minister means—
(a)the Minister for the time being administering the Act; or
(b)if, for the time being, different Ministers administer the Act in relation to different matters—
(i)if only 1 Minister administers the Act in relation to the relevant matter—that Minister; or
(ii)if 2 or more Ministers administer the Act in relation to the relevant matter—any of the Ministers; or
(iii)if subparagraph (ii) does not apply and, for the time being, 2 or more Ministers administer the Act—any of the Ministers;
but does not include a Minister for the time being acting on behalf of the Minister or 2 or more Ministers.
Part 6.2Making of statutory instruments generally
Power to make statutory instruments
(1)If an Act or statutory instrument gives a power that can be exercised by making an instrument, the Act or statutory instrument gives power to make the instrument.
Example
An Act gives a Minister power to approve codes of practice, but does not require the approval to be in writing or to be given by a particular instrument. The power can be exercised by giving a written approval. The Act, therefore, gives power to make an instrument, namely, a written approval.
(2)If an Act or statutory instrument gives power to make an instrument that would be a legislative instrument, the power can only be exercised by making an instrument.
(3)If an Act or statutory instrument gives power to make an instrument, the power may be exercised from time to time.
(4)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Statutory instruments to be interpreted not to exceed powers under authorising law
(1)A statutory instrument is to be interpreted as operating to the full extent of, but not to exceed, the power given by the Act or statutory instrument under which it is made (the authorising law).
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), if a provision of a statutory instrument would, apart from this section, be interpreted as exceeding power—
(a)the provision is valid to the extent to which it does not exceed power; and
(b)the remainder of the instrument is not affected.
Example 1
The Agriculture Services Determination 2001, pt 4 exceeds the determination–making power given by the Agriculture Services Act 2000 (hypothetical). The other provisions of the determination are within power.
The determination (apart from pt 4) operates effectively. Pt 4 is treated as if it did not form part of the determination and is disregarded.
NoteThe kind of interpretation indicated in example 1 is known as a divisible interpretation of the determination.
Example 2
The Goats Regulation 2001 (hypothetical) is made under the Goats Act 2001. The Goats Regulation 2001, s 39 seeks to impose rules about the care of ‘animals’, but the Act only gives power to make regulations about goats.
Section 39 is read restrictively (‘read down’) as if it mentioned goats. In other words, the section is effective but treated as if it applied only to goats.
NoteThe kind of interpretation indicated in example 2 is known as a distributive interpretation of the regulation.
Example 3
The Wombat Protection Act 2003 (hypothetical) provides that the Minister may appoint a Wombat Advocate. The instrument making the appointment states that the appointment is for 5 years, but the maximum term of appointment authorised under the Act is 4 years.
The instrument is read restrictively (‘read down’) as if it referred to 4 years. In other words, the instrument is effective but the appointment is only valid for 4 years.
Note The kind of interpretation indicated in example 3 is known as a distributive interpretation of the instrument.
(3)Without limiting subsection (1), if the application of a provision of a statutory instrument to a matter would, apart from this section, be interpreted as exceeding power, the provision’s application to other matters is not affected.
Example
The Community Safety Order 2001 is expressed to apply to all members of the community without qualification although it is in fact made under the Building Industry (Safety) Act 2000 (hypothetical). That Act is restricted in its operation to the building industry. The order is cast in such wide terms that it cannot be interpreted divisibly or distributively. However, the order applies to entities such as XYZ Constructions Pty Ltd because it is a company in the construction industry.
(4)This section is in addition to any provision of the statutory instrument or authorising law.
(5)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Power to make statutory instruments for Act etc
(1)If an Act or statutory instrument (the authorising law) authorises or requires the making of a statutory instrument for the authorising law or another Act or statutory instrument (the other law), the power authorises a statutory instrument to be made in relation to any matter that—
(a)is required or permitted to be prescribed by the authorising law or other law; or
(b)is necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the authorising law or other law.
(2)Subsection (1) applies to the authorising law even though the authorising law—
(a)only authorises the making of a statutory instrument for the authorising law; or
(b)also authorises or requires the making of a statutory instrument about a particular matter.
(3)Power given by the authorising law to make a statutory instrument about a particular matter does not limit power given by the authorising law or other law to make a statutory instrument (whether or not of the same kind) about any other matter.
(4)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Power to make court rules
(1)The power of an entity to make rules for a court includes power to make rules in relation to any matter necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the court’s jurisdiction under any law that authorises or requires anything to be done in or in relation to the court.
(2)This section is additional to section 44.
(3)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
(4)In this section:
court includes a tribunal.
disallowable legislative instrument, for a Commonwealth Act, means a legislative instrument that can be disallowed under the Legislation Act 2003 (Cwlth), chapter 3, part 2 (Parliamentary scrutiny of legislative instruments), including that part, or provisions of that part, applied by another Commonwealth law.
law means—
(a)an Act, subordinate law or disallowable instrument; or
NoteA reference to an Act, subordinate law or disallowable instrument includes a reference to a provision of the Act, law or instrument (see s 7, s 8 and s 9).
(b)a Commonwealth Act or a disallowable legislative instrument under a Commonwealth Act (or a provision of such an Act or instrument).
Power to make instrument includes power to amend or repeal
(1)Power given under an Act or statutory instrument (the authorising law) to make a statutory instrument includes power to amend or repeal the instrument.
(2)The power to amend or repeal the instrument is exercisable in the same way, and subject to the same conditions, as the power to make the instrument.
Examples
1 If the instrument is a disallowable instrument, an amendment or repeal of the instrument is also a disallowable instrument.
2 If the instrument is a notifiable instrument, an amendment or repeal of the instrument is also a notifiable instrument.
3 If notice of the making of the instrument must be published in a newspaper, notice of an amendment or repeal of the instrument must also be published in the newspaper.
(3)Despite subsection (1), a form that is a legislative instrument may be repealed or repealed and remade (with or without changes), but may not be amended.
(4)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Statutory instrument may make provision by applying law or instrument
(1)This section applies if an Act, subordinate law or disallowable instrument (the authorising law) authorises or requires the making of a statutory instrument (the relevant instrument) about a matter.
(2)The relevant instrument may make provision about the matter by applying an ACT law—
(a)as in force at a particular time; or
(b)as in force from time to time.
(3)The relevant instrument may make provision about the matter by applying a law of another jurisdiction, or an instrument, as in force only at a particular time.
NoteFor information on the operation of s (3), see the examples to s (9).
(4)If the relevant instrument makes provision about the matter by applying a law of another jurisdiction or an instrument, the following provisions apply:
(a)if subsection (3) is displaced by, or under authority given by, an Act or the authorising law—the law of the other jurisdiction or instrument is applied as in force from time to time;
NoteFor the displacement of s (3), see s 6, examples 1 and 2.
(b)if subsection (3) is not so displaced and the relevant instrument does not provide that the law of the other jurisdiction or instrument is applied as in force at a particular time—the law or instrument is taken to be applied as in force when the relevant instrument is made.
Examples—s (4) (b)
1 The Locust Damage Compensation Determination 2003 (a hypothetical disallowable instrument) provides for the making of claims against a compensation fund. Section 43 states that disputes about claims must be decided in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Act 1984 (NSW) (the NSW Act) as in force from time to time. The determination is made on 1 August 2003. The Act under which the determination is made does not displace s (3). Therefore, even though s 43 purports to apply the NSW Act as in force from time to time, the NSW Act as in force on 1 August 2003 is applied by the determination.
2 The Locust Damage Compensation Determination 2003 (mentioned in example 1), s 43 states that disputes about claims must be decided in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Act 1984 (NSW) (the NSW Act), but does not state that the NSW Act is to be applied as in force from time to time or at a particular time. The determination is made on 1 August 2003. The Act under which the determination is made does not displace s (3). Therefore, the NSW Act as in force on 1 August 2003 is applied by the determination.
(5)If a law of another jurisdiction or an instrument is applied as in force at a particular time, the text of the law or instrument (as in force at that time) is taken to be a notifiable instrument made under the relevant instrument by the entity authorised or required to make the relevant instrument.
(6)If subsection (3) is displaced and a law of another jurisdiction or an instrument is applied as in force from time to time, the text of each of the following is taken to be a notifiable instrument made under the relevant instrument by the entity authorised or required to make the relevant instrument:
(a)the law or instrument as in force at the time the relevant instrument is made;
(b)each subsequent amendment of the law or instrument;
(c)if the law or instrument is repealed and remade (with or without changes)—the law or instrument as remade and each subsequent amendment of the law or instrument;
(d)if a provision of the law or instrument is omitted and remade (with or without changes) in another law or instrument—the provision as remade and each subsequent amendment of the provision.
(7)The authorising law or, if the relevant instrument is a subordinate law or disallowable instrument, the relevant instrument may provide that—
(a)subsection (5) or (6) does not apply to the relevant instrument; or
(b)subsection (5) or (6) applies with the modifications stated in the authorising law or relevant instrument.
(8)If a provision of an Act, subordinate law or disallowable instrument authorises or requires the application of a law or instrument, the provision authorises the making of changes or modifications to the law or instrument for that application.
(9)This section is a determinative provision.
Examples—s (3) and s (9)
Here are 2 examples about the operation of s (3) and (9): the first illustrates how s (3) might be displaced and the second illustrates how a law of another jurisdiction that applies as in force from time to time would operate—
1 The effect of s (3) and s (9), and s (10), def applying, is that if it is intended to apply, adopt or incorporate a law or instrument as in force from time to time, the authorising law would need to expressly displace s (3) (as illustrated in s 6, examples of different kinds of displacement, example 1) or indicate a manifest contrary intention (as illustrated in example 2 in those examples).
2 The ABC Regulation 2001 (made under a provision like those illustrated in s 6, examples of different kinds of displacement, examples 1 and 2) provides that noise measurements are to be taken in accordance with the NSW noise control manual as in force from time to time. The effect of the ABC Regulation 2001 is that whenever the NSW noise control manual is amended in future, the noise measurements must be taken in accordance with the manual as last amended.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
(10)In this section:
ACT law means an Act, subordinate law or disallowable instrument.
NoteA reference to an Act, subordinate law or disallowable instrument includes a reference to a provision of the Act, law or instrument (see s 7, s 8 and s 9).
applying includes adopting or incorporating.
NoteSee also s 157 (Defined terms–other parts of speech and grammatical forms).
disallowable legislative instrument, for a Commonwealth Act, means a legislative instrument that can be disallowed under the Legislation Act 2003 (Cwlth), chapter 3, part 2 (Parliamentary scrutiny of legislative instruments), including that part, or provisions of that part, applied by another Commonwealth law.
instrument includes a provision of an instrument, but does not include an ACT law or a law of another jurisdiction.
law of another jurisdiction means—
(a)a Commonwealth Act or a disallowable legislative instrument under a Commonwealth Act; or
(b)a State Act, or any regulation or rule under a State Act; or
(c)a New Zealand or Norfolk Island Act, or any regulation or rule under a New Zealand or Norfolk Island Act; or
(d)a provision of a law mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).
Power to make instrument includes power to make different provision for different categories etc
(1)Power given under an Act or statutory instrument to make a statutory instrument includes power—
(a)to make different provision in relation to different matters or different classes of matters; or
(b)to make an instrument that applies differently by reference to stated exceptions or factors.
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), power given under an Act or statutory instrument to make a statutory instrument about particular matters includes power to make a statutory instrument about any 1 or more of the matters or a particular class of the matters.
(3)For this section, a class may consist of a single matter.
(4)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Single instrument may exercise several powers or satisfy several requirements
(1)Power given under an Act or statutory instrument may be exercised with any other power to make a single instrument—
(a)whether or not the powers are exercised in relation to separate provisions, some of the same provisions, or all of the provisions, of the instrument; or
(b)whether or not the other powers are given under the same Act or statutory instrument, another Act or statutory instrument or any other territory law.
(2)A statutory instrument is taken—
(a)to be made under each power given under territory law under which it could be made; and
(b)to satisfy each requirement under territory law that it could satisfy.
(3)Without limiting subsection (2), that subsection applies to an instrument even though—
(a)it is stated to be made under a particular territory law (the authorising law) or a particular provision of the authorising law; and
(b)it is stated to be made for a particular territory law (the requiring law) or a particular provision of the requiring law.
(4)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Relationship between authorising law and instrument dealing with same matter
(1)If an Act or statutory instrument (the authorising law) gives power to make a statutory instrument about a matter, the instrument may make provision in relation to a particular aspect of the matter even though provision is made by the authorising law in relation to another aspect of the matter or in relation to another matter.
(2)This section is a determinative provision.
NoteSee s 5 for the meaning of determinative provisions, and s 6 for their displacement.
Amendment history
Dictionary
s 2orig s 2 om LA s 89 (4)
(prev s 3) am A2001‑56 amdt 2.18
renum A2002‑11 s 5
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.1; A2014-44 amdt 2.1
Notes
s 2A(prev s 4) am A2001‑56 amdt 2.19; A2002‑11 amdt 1.1
renum A2002‑11 s 5
(2), (3) exp 2 September 2003 (s 2A (3))
Objects
s 3orig s 3 renum as s 2
(prev s 5) am A2002‑11 s 4
renum A2002‑11 s 5
Application of Act
s 4orig s 4 renum as s 2A
ins A2002‑11 s 6
am A2006‑42 amdt 2.1, amdt 2.2
Determinative and non-determinative provisions
s 5orig s 5 renum as s 3
ins A2002‑11 s 6
Legislation Act provisions must be applied
s 6sub A2002‑11 s 6
am A2021‑12 amdt 2.1
Meaning of Act generally
s 7am A2005‑20 amdt 2.1
Meaning of subordinate law
s 8am A2017‑28 amdt 2.1
Meaning of legislative instrument
s 12sub A2006‑42 amdt 2.3
Meaning of instrument
s 14am A2001‑56 amdt 2.20
Meaning of provision
s 16am A2001‑56 amdt 2.21
ACT legislation register
s 18am A2001‑56 amdt 2.22; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Contents of register
s 19sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.23
am A2002‑11 s 7; A2002‑11 amdt 1.2; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.3); A2002‑49 amdt 2.1, amdt 2.1; pars renum R13 LA (see A2002‑49 amdt 2.3); A2003‑41 amdt 2.1, amdt 2.2; A2004‑5 amdt 2.6; A2004‑42 amdt 2.1; A2005‑20 amdt 2.2; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18, amdt 2.19; A2021‑12 amdt 2.2, amdt 2.3, amdt 2.13
Access to registered material at approved website
s 22am A2001‑56 amdt 2.24
Authorised versions and evidence of laws and legislative material
ch 3 hdgsub A2003‑41 amdt 2.3
Definitions—ch 3
s 22Ains A2003‑41 amdt 2.4
def law ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.4
def legislative material ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.4
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.3
def republication ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.4
Authorisation of versions by parliamentary counsel
s 23sub A2003‑41 amdt 2.5
Authorised electronic versions
s 24am A2001‑56 amdt 2.25, amdt 2.26; A2002‑11 amdt 1.4
sub A2003‑41 amdt 2.6
am A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Authorised written versions
s 25sub A2003‑41 amdt 2.7
Judicial notice of certain matters
s 26am A2003‑41 amdt 2.8, amdt 2.9; A2005‑20 amdt 2.4; A2011‑28 amdt 2.1, amdt 2.2
Notification of Acts
s 28am A2001‑56 amdts 2.27-2.29; A2002‑11 amdt 1.5; A2003‑41 amdt 2.10, amdt 2.11; ss renum R20 LA (see A2003‑41 amdt 2.12); A2005‑62 amdt 2.1, amdt 2.2; A2011‑28 amdt 2.3, amdt 2.4; A2015‑15 amdt 2.1
References to enactment or passing of Acts
s 29am A2011‑28 amdt 2.5
References to notification of Acts
s 30am A2001‑56 amdt 2.30, amdt 2.31; A2011‑28 amdt 2.5
Definitions—ch 5
s 31def scrutiny committee principles sub A2013‑19 amdt 2.1
Guidelines about costs of proposed subordinate laws and disallowable instruments
s 33(3), (4) exp 12 March 2002 (s 33 (4))
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.5, amdt 2.6
Preparation of regulatory impact statements
s 34am A2005‑20 amdts 2.7-2.9; A2005‑62 amdt 2.3
When is preparation of regulatory impact statement unnecessary?
s 36am A2002‑30 amdt 2.1; A2005‑20 amdt 2.10
When must regulatory impact statement be presented?
s 37am A2005‑20 amdt 2.11
Effect of failure to comply with pt 5.2
s 38am A2017‑4 amdt 2.1
Making of certain statutory instruments by Executive
s 41 hdgsub A2001‑56 amdt 2.32
sub A2002‑11 s 8
s 41am A2001‑56 amdts 2.33-2.36
sub A2002‑11 s 8
am A2021‑3 s 25, s 26
Power to make statutory instruments
s 42am A2002‑11 amdt 1.6; A2005‑20 amdt 2.12, amdt 2.13; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Statutory instruments to be interpreted not to exceed powers under authorising law
s 43am A2002‑11 amdt 1.7; A2003‑56 amdt 2.2, amdt 2.3
Power to make statutory instruments for Act etc
s 44am A2002‑11 amdt 1.8, amdt 1.9; A2002‑49 amdt 2.54; A2005‑20 amdt 2.14
Power to make court rules
s 45sub A2002‑11 s 9
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.4, amdt 2.54; A2005‑20 amdt 2.15, amdt 2.16; A2021‑12 amdt 2.4, amdt 2.5
Power to make instrument includes power to amend or repeal
s 46am A2002‑11 s 10; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
Statutory instrument may make provision by applying law or instrument
s 47sub A2002‑11 s 11
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.5; A2003‑56 amdt 2.4; A2005‑20 amdts 2.17-2.19; A2021‑12 amdt 2.6, amdt 2.7
Power to make instrument includes power to make different provision for different categories etc
s 48am A2002‑11 amdt 1.10; A2002‑49 amdt 2.54
Single instrument may exercise several powers or satisfy several requirements
s 49am A2002‑11 amdt 1.11
Relationship between authorising law and instrument dealing with same matter
s 50am A2002‑11 amdt 1.12, amdt 1.13; A2002‑49 amdt 2.54
Instrument may make provision in relation to land by reference to map etc
s 51am A2005‑20 amdt 2.20
Instrument may authorise determination of matter etc
s 52am A2002‑11 amdt 1.14; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.15); A2021‑12 amdt 2.8
Instrument may prohibit
s 53am A2002‑11 amdt 1.16, amdt 1.17
Instrument may require making of statutory declaration
s 54am A2002‑11 amdt 1.18; A2002‑30 amdt 2.2
Determination of fees by disallowable instrument
s 56am A2001‑56 amdt 2.37, amdt 2.38; ss renum R1 LA (see A2001‑56 amdt 2.39); A2002‑11 amdt 1.19, amdt 1.20; A2002‑49 amdt 2.54; A2005‑20 amdts 2.21-2.27; A2006‑42 amdt 2.4; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Fees payable in accordance with determination etc
s 57am A2002‑11 amdt 1.21; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Regulations may make provision about fees
s 58am A2001‑56 amdt 2.40; A2002‑11 amdt 1.22; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.23); A2005‑20 amdt 2.28
Numbering and notification of legislative instruments
pt 6.4 hdgam A2006‑42 amdt 2.19
Numbering
s 59am A2001‑56 amdt 2.41; A2003‑41 amdt 2.13; A2005‑20 amdt 2.29; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18, amdt 2.19; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Correction etc of name of instrument
s 60 hdgsub A2003‑41 amdt 2.14
am A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
sub A2009‑20 amdt 2.1
s 60am A2001‑56 amdt 2.42, amdt 2.43; A2001‑70 amdt 1.8; A2002‑49 amdt 2.6, amdt 2.7; A2003‑41 amdt 2.15; A2004‑42 amdt 2.2, amdt 2.3; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18, amdt 2.19; A2009‑20 amdts 2.1-2.5; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Correction of name of explanatory statement etc
s 60Ains A2004‑42 amdt 2.4
am A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
Notification of legislative instruments
s 61 hdgam A2006‑42 amdt 2.19
s 61sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.44
am A2002‑11 s 12, amdt 1.24; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.25) ; A2003‑41 amdts 2.16-2.19; A2004‑60 amdt 1.173; pars renum R31 LA (see A2004‑60 amdt 1.174); A2005‑20 amdts 2.30-2.33; A2005‑62 amdt 2.4, amdt 2.5; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18; A2011‑22 amdt 1.275; A2011‑28 amdt 2.6, amdt 2.7; A2015‑15 amdt 2.2
Effect of failure to notify legislative instrument
s 62 hdgam A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
s 62am A2002‑11 amdt 1.26, amdt 1.27; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
References to notification of legislative instruments
s 63 hdgam A2006‑42 amdt 2.19
s 63am A2001‑56 amdt 2.45, amdt 2.46; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18; A2011‑28 amdt 2.8
Presentation of subordinate laws and disallowable instruments
s 64 hdgsub A2002‑11 amdt 1.28
s 64am A2002‑11 amdt 1.29; A2005‑20 amdt 2.34; A2005‑62 amdt 2.6
Disallowance by resolution of Assembly
s 65 hdgsub A2001‑56 amdt 2.47
s 65am A2001‑56 amdt 2.48, amdt 2.49; A2002‑11 amdt 1.30; A2003‑56 amdt 2.5; ss renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.6); A2004‑42 amdt 2.5, amdt 2.6; A2005‑20 amdt 2.35; A2005‑62 amdt 2.7
Notification of disallowance by resolution of Assembly
s 65Ains A2001‑56 amdt 2.50
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.31; A2003‑41 amdt 2.20; A2005‑62 amdt 2.8; A2011‑28 amdts 2.9-2.12; A2015‑15 amdt 2.3
Revival of affected laws
s 66am A2002‑11 amdt 1.32
Making of instrument same in substance within 6 months after disallowance
s 67am A2002‑11 amdt 1.33; A2005‑20 amdt 2.36; A2005‑62 amdt 2.9
Amendment by resolution of Assembly
s 68am A2001‑56 amdts 2.51-2.53; ss renum R1 LA (see A2001‑56 amdt 2.54); A2002‑11 amdt 1.34; A2004‑42 amdt 2.7, amdt 2.8; A2005‑20 amdt 2.37; A2005‑62 amdt 2.10
Notification of amendments made by resolution of Assembly
s 69am A2001‑56 amdt 2.55, amdt 2.56; A2002‑11 amdt 1.35; A2002‑49 amdt 2.8; A2005‑62 amdt 2.11; A2011‑28 amdts 2.13-2.16; A2015‑15 amdt 2.4
Making of amendment restoring effect of law within 6 months after amendment
s 70am A2002‑11 amdt 1.36; A2005‑20 amdt 2.38; A2005‑62 amdt 2.12
Effect of dissolution or expiry of Assembly on notice of motion
s 71am A2002‑11 amdt 1.37; A2005‑20 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40; A2005‑62 amdt 2.13
Meaning of law—ch 8
s 72am A2004‑42 amdt 2.9; A2005‑20 amdt 2.41
General rules about commencement
s 73am A2002‑11 s 13, s 14, amdt 1.38, amdt 1.39; A2003‑41 amdt 2.21; A2003‑56 amdts 2.7-2.9; A2004‑42 amdt 2.10; A2005‑20 amdt 2.42; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Time of commencement
s 74sub A2002‑11 s 15
Commencement of naming and commencement provisions
s 75 hdgsub A2004‑42 amdt 2.11
s 75am A2002‑11 s 16; A2002‑49 amdt 2.9, amdt 2.10; A2003‑56 amdt 2.10, amdt 2.11; A2004‑42 amdt 2.12; ss renum R27 LA (see A2004‑42 amdt 2.13) ; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Commencement of provisions identifying amended laws
s 75AAins A2006‑42 amdt 2.5
Meaning of commences retrospectively
s 75Ains A2003‑56 amdt 2.12
am A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
Retrospective commencement requires clear indication
s 75Bins A2003‑56 amdt 2.12
am A2004‑42 amdt 2.14; ss renum R27 LA (see A2004‑42 amdt 2.15)
Non-prejudicial provision may commence retrospectively
s 76am A2002‑11 amdt 1.40; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.41); A2003‑56 amdt 2.13, amdt 2.14; A2005‑20 amdt 2.46
Commencement by commencement notice
s 77am A2002‑11 s 17, amdt 1.42; A2002‑49 amdt 2.11; A2004‑42 amdts 2.16-2.18; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Separate commencement of amendments
s 78sub A2002‑11 amdt 1.43
Automatic commencement of postponed law
s 79am A2002‑11 amdt 1.44; A2002‑49 amdt 2.12; A2003‑41 amdt 2.22; A2003‑56 amdt 2.15, amdt 2.16; ss renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.17); A2004‑42 amdt 2.19;
A2005‑20amdt 2.44, amdt 2.45; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Commencement of amendment of uncommenced law
s 79Ains A2003‑41 amdt 2.23
References to commencement of law
s 80am A2002‑49 amdt 2.13
Exercise of powers between notification and commencement
s 81am A2002‑11 amdts 1.45-1.47; A2004‑42 amdt 2.20, amdt 2.21; ss renum R27 LA (see A2004‑42 amdt 2.22); A2005‑5 s 25; ss renum R32 LA (see A2005‑5 s 26);
A2005‑20amdt 2.46; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
Definitions—ch 9
s 82def law sub A2004‑42 amdt 2.23; A2005‑20 amdt 2.47
def repeal sub A2002‑49 amdt 2.14
am A2004‑42 amdt 2.24
Consequences of amendment of statutory instrument by Act
s 83am A2002‑11 amdt 1.48, amdt 1.49
Saving of operation of repealed and amended laws
s 84am A2002‑11 amdt 1.50; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.51); A2005‑20 amdt 2.48
Creation of offences and changes in penalties
s 84Ains A2001‑56 amdt 2.57
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.52; A2004‑42 amdt 2.25; ss renum R27 LA (see A2004‑42 amdt 2.26); A2005‑20 amdt 2.49
When repeal takes effect
s 85sub A2002‑11 s 18
Repealed and amended laws not revived on repeal of repealing and amending laws
s 86am A2002‑11 amdt 1.53; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.54); A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Commencement not undone if repealed
s 87am A2002‑11 amdt 1.55
Repeal does not end effect of transitional laws etc
s 88 hdgsub A2002‑49 amdt 2.15
s 88am A2002‑11 amdt 1.56; A2003‑56 amdt 2.18; A2005‑20 amdt 2.50, amdt 2.51; ss renum R34 LA (see A2005‑20 amdt 2.52); A2006‑42 amdt 2.6, amdt 2.7
Automatic repeal of certain laws and provisions
s 89am A2002‑11 amdts 1.57-1.59; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.60); A2002‑30 amdt 2.3; A2002‑49 amdts 2.16-2.18, 2.20-2.23; ss renum R13 LA (see A2002‑49 amdt 2.19); A2003‑56 amdts 2.19-2.23; ss renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.24); A2004‑42 amdt 2.27, amdt 2.28, amdts 2.30-2.32; ss renum R27 LA (see A2004‑42 amdt 2.29); A2005‑20 amdts 2.53-2.56; A2006‑42 amdt 2.8, amdt 2.18; A2021‑12 amdt 2.9; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Insertion of provisions by amending law
s 91am A2001‑56 amdt 2.58; A2002‑11 amdts 1.61-1.63; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.64) ; A2003‑41 amdt 2.24; A2004‑42 amdt 2.33, amdt 2.34; A2005‑20 amdt 2.57; A2009‑20 amdt 2.6; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Amendment to be made whenever possible
s 92am A2002‑11 amdts 1.65-1.68; A2005‑20 amdt 2.58; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Provisions included in another provision for amendment purposes
s 93am A2001‑56 amdt 2.59, amdt 2.60; A2002‑11 amdt 1.69; A2004‑42 amdt 2.35, amdt 2.36; A2005‑20 amdt 2.59
Continuance of appointments etc made under amended provisions
s 94am A2002‑11 amdt 1.70; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.71); A2002‑49 amdt 2.24; A2003‑41 amdt 2.25
Status of modifications
s 95am A2002‑11 amdt 1.72, amdt 1.73
Relocated provisions
s 96am A2002‑11 amdt 1.74; A2005‑20 amdt 2.60; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Referring to laws
ch 10 hdgsub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
Definitions—ch 10
s 97 hdgsub A2001‑56 amdt 2.61
s 97am A2001‑56 amdt 2.62
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
def ACT law ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
def law ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
def law of another jurisdiction ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
References to ACT law include law containing reference
s 98am A2002‑11 amdt 1.75
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
References in ACT statutory instruments to the Act
s 99am A2003‑56 amdt 2.25
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
Referring to particular ACT laws
s 100am A2003‑56 amdt 2.26
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
am A2011‑28 amdt 2.17; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Referring to particular laws of other jurisdictions etc
s 101am A2002‑49 amdt 2.25
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
Reference to provisions of law or instrument is inclusive
s 101Ains A2001‑56 amdt 2.63
om A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
References to paragraphs etc
s 101Bins A2001‑56 amdt 2.63
om A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
References to laws include references to laws as in force from time to time
s 102am A2002‑11 amdt 1.76, amdt 1.77; A2003‑56 amdt 2.27; ss renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.28)
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
References to repealed laws
s 103sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
am A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
References to laws include references to instruments under laws
s 104am A2001‑56 amdt 2.64
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
am A2015‑50 amdt 2.1
Referring to provisions of laws
s 105am A2002‑11 amdt 1.78, amdt 1.79
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
References to provisions of laws are inclusive
s 106am A2002‑30 amdt 2.4
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
References to paragraphs etc of laws
s 106Ains A2005‑20 amdt 2.61
am A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Meaning of law—ch 11
s 107 hdgsub A2004‑42 amdt 2.37
s 107def law am A2003‑41 amdt 2.26; A2005‑20 amdt 2.62
def republication ins A2004‑42 amdt 2.38
Republication in register
s 108am A2001‑56 amdt 2.65
Republications may be published with other information
s 109am A2003‑41 amdt 2.27
Incorporation of amendments
s 111am A2005‑20 amdt 2.63, amdt 2.64
Authorisation for parliamentary counsel
s 114am A2001‑70 amdt 1.8
Ambit of editorial amendments
s 116am A2003‑56 amdt 2.29; A2005‑20 amdts 2.65-2.68, amdt 2.146
Delegation by parliamentary counsel
s 119renum as s 260
Scope of Acts and statutory instruments
ch 12 hdgorig ch 12 hdg renum as ch 19 hdg and then ch 20 hdg
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Act to be interpreted not to exceed legislative powers of Assembly
s 120orig s 120 renum as s 261
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.80
Binding effect of Acts
s 121orig s 121 renum as s 262 and then s 302
ins A2002‑11 s 19
am A2006‑38 amdt 1.8
Application to Territory
s 122orig s 122 renum as s 263
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.81
Application of s 47 (2) and (3)
s 122Arenum as s 264 and then s 304
Application of s 61 and s 62
s 123renum as s 265 and then s 305
Application of s 69
s 124renum as s 266
Structure of Acts and statutory instruments
ch 13 hdgorig ch 13 hdg renum as ch 20 hdg and then ch 21 hdg
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
General
pt 13.1 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Meaning of law—ch 13
s 125orig s 125 renum as s 267 and then s 306
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.69
Material that is part of Act or statutory instrument
s 126orig s 126 renum as s 268 and then s 307
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.82; A2002‑30 amdt 2.5; A2003‑56 amdt 2.30; ss renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.31); A2005‑20 amdt 2.70
Material that is not part of Act or statutory instrument
s 127orig s 127 renum as s 269 and then s 308
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.83; A2005‑20 amdt 2.71
Status of certain instruments as notifiable instruments
s 128renum as s 270 and then s 309
Compliance with authorisation or requirement to do something by notice in gazette
s 129renum as s 271 and then s 310
Particular kinds of provisions
pt 13.2 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
What is a definition?
s 130orig s 130 renum as s 272 and then s 313
ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2003‑56 amdts 2.32-2.34
Signpost definitions
s 131ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.26, amdt 2.27; A2003‑56 amdt 2.35, amdt 2.36; ss renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.37); A2009‑20 amdt 2.7; A2009‑28 amdt 2.20
Examples
s 132ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.84; A2021‑12 amdt 2.10, amdt 2.13
Penalty units
s 133ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.85; A2009‑35 s 4; ss renum R67 LA; A2013‑30 s 4; ss renum R86 LA; A2014‑37 s 4; A2018‑40 s 18; A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Penalties at end of sections and subsections
s 134ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.86; A2002‑49 amdt 2.28; A2005‑20 amdt 2.72; amdt 2.73
Penalties not at end of sections and subsections
s 135ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.87; A2002‑49 amdt 2.29; A2005‑20 amdt 2.74, amdt 2.75
Interpretation of Acts and statutory instruments
ch 14 hdgins A2002‑11 s 20
sub A2003‑18 s 4
Purpose and scope
pt 14.1 hdgins A2003‑18 s 4
Meaning of Act—ch 14
s 136ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
om A2002‑11 amdt 1.88
ins A2003‑18 s 4
Purpose and scope—ch 14
s 137ins A2002‑11 s 20
sub A2003‑18 s 4
Key principles of interpretation
pt 14.2 hdgins A2003‑18 s 4
Meaning of working out the meaning of an Act—pt 14.2
s 138reloc from IA A2002‑11 amdt 2.63
sub A2003‑18 s 4
Interpretation best achieving Act’s purpose
s 139reloc from IA A2002‑11 amdt 2.63
pars renum R5 LA
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.30
sub A2003‑18 s 4
am A2004‑5 amdt 2.7
Legislative context
s 140ins A2003‑18 s 4
am A2006‑23 amdt 1.211
Non-legislative context generally
s 141ins A2003‑18 s 4
am A2003‑41 amdt 2.28
Non-legislative context—material that may be considered
s 142ins A2003‑18 s 4
am A2003‑41 amdt 2.29; table renum R22 LA; A2005‑20 amdt 2.76
Law stating material for consideration in working out meaning
s 143ins A2003‑18 s 4
am A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Aids to interpretation
ch 15 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
ch 15 hdg note om A2002‑11 amdt 1.89
General
pt 15.1 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Meaning of commonly-used terms
s 144 hdgsub A2003‑56 amdt 2.38
s 144ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Gender and number
s 145ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.90
Meaning of may and must
s 146ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.91, amdt 1.92; A2002‑30 amdt 2.6; A2003‑56 amdt 2.39; A2005‑20 amdt 2.77
Changes of drafting practice not to affect meaning
s 147ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.93
Terms used in instruments have same meanings as in authorising laws
s 148ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.94; A2003‑56 amdt 2.40
Age in years
s 149ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.95
Measurement of distance
s 150ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.96
Working out periods of time generally
s 151ins A2002‑11 s 21
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.31; A2003‑56 amdt 2.41
sub A2005‑62 amdt 2.14
am A2006‑42 amdt 2.9, amdt 2.10; ss renum R47 LA; A2014‑44 amdt 2.2, amdt 2.3; ss renum R97 LA
(10)-(12) exp 11 January 2007 (s 151 (12))
Periods of time ending on non-working days
s 151Ains A2005‑62 amdt 2.14
am A2006‑42 amdt 2.11
(5)-(7) exp 11 January 2007 (s 151A (7))
am A2025‑29 amdt 2.1
Doing things for which no time is fixed
s 151Bins A2005‑62 amdt 2.14
Power to extend time
s 151Cins A2005‑62 amdt 2.14
Continuing effect of obligations
s 152ins A2002‑11 s 21
sub A2002‑49 amdt 2.32
Definitions
pt 15.2 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Definitions apply subject to contrary intention
s 155ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.97, amdt 1.98
Application of definitions in dictionaries and sections
s 156ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.42; A2005‑20 amdts 2.78-2.80
Defined terms—other parts of speech and grammatical forms
s 157ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
sub A2002‑11 amdt 1.99
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.43
References to various entities and things
pt 15.3 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
References to people generally
s 160ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.100, amdt 1.101; A2009‑20 amdt 2.8
Corporations liable to offences
s 161ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.102; A2002‑51 amdt 1.23; A2002‑49 amdt 2.33
References to a Minister or the Minister
s 162ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
References to a director‑general or the director‑general
s 163ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2005‑44 amdt 1.5
sub A2011‑22 amdt 1.276
am A2017‑28 amdt 2.2, amdt 2.3
References to Australian Standards etc
s 164ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.44
am A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
References to Assembly committees that no longer exist
s 165ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
References to person with interest in land include personal representative etc
s 168ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.103
References to domestic partner and domestic partnership
s 169ins A2003‑14 s 4
am A2006‑22 amdt 1.72, amdt 1.73 (A2006‑22 rep before commenced by disallowance (see Cwlth Gaz 2006 No S93)); A2008‑14 amdt 1.42, amdt 1.43; A2012‑40 amdt 3.63, amdt 3.64; A2013‑39 amdt 2.36 (A2013‑39 never effective (see Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory [2013] HCA 55))
References to transgender people
s 169Ains A2003‑14 s 4
References to intersex people
s 169Bins A2003‑14 s 4
sub A2014‑8 amdt 1.6
Preservation of certain common law privileges
pt 15.4 hdgins A2002‑11 s 22
Privileges against self-incrimination and exposure to civil penalty
s 170ins A2002‑11 s 22
am A2011‑48 amdt 1.34
Client legal privilege
s 171ins A2002‑11 s 22
am A2011‑48 amdt 1.35
Courts, tribunals and other decision-makers
ch 16 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Meaning of law—ch 16
s 175ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.81
Jurisdiction of courts and tribunals
s 176ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.104
Recovery of amounts owing under laws
s 177ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.105
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.296
Power to decide includes power to take evidence etc
s 178 hdgam A2003‑41 amdt 2.30
s 178ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.106, amdt 1.107; A2003‑41 amdt 2.31
sub A2005‑53 amdt 1.92
Content of statements of reasons for decisions
s 179ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.108; A2003‑56 amdt 2.45
Power to make decision includes power to reverse or change
s 180ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.109
Entities and positions
ch 17 hdgins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Meaning of law—ch 17
s 182(prev s 185) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.110
sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.46
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.82
Change of name of entity
s 183(prev s 187) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.112
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.47
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.83
Change in constitution of entity
s 184(prev s 188) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.112
References to entity
s 184Ains A2005‑20 amdt 2.84
References to occupant of position
s 185orig s 185 renum as s 182
(prev s 189) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.112
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.48; A2005‑20 amdt 2.85, amdt 2.86
Change of name of position
s 186(orig s 186) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
om A2002‑11 amdt 1.111
(prev s 190) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.112
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.49
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.87
Chair and deputy chair etc
s 187orig s 187 renum as s 183
(prev s 191) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.112
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.88
Offences
ch 18 hdgorig ch 18 hdg renum as ch 19 hdg
ins A2002‑11 s 23
Introductory
pt 18.1 hdgrenum as pt 19.1 hdg
Functions
pt 18.2 hdgrenum as pt 19.2 hdg
Appointments
pt 18.3 hdgrenum as pt 19.3 hdg
Appointments—other than acting appointments
div 18.3.1 hdg renum as div 19.3.1.hdg
Acting appointments
div 18.3.2 hdg renum as div 19.3.2 hdg
Delegations
pt 18.4 hdgrenum as pt 19.4 hdg
Service of documents
pt 18.5 hdgrenum as pt 19.5 hdg
Other matters
pt 18.6 hdgrenum as pt 19.7 hdg
Meaning of ACT law—ch 18
s 188orig s 188 renum as s 184
ins A2002‑11 s 23
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.89
Reference to offence includes reference to related ancillary offences
s 189orig s 189 renum as s 185
ins A2002‑11 s 23
am A2002‑51 amdt 1.24, amdt 1.25; A2005‑20 amdt 2.90, amdt 2.91; A2005‑53 amdt 1.93
Indictable and summary offences
s 190orig s 190 renum as s 186
ins A2002‑11 s 23
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.50; ss renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.51); A2005‑20 amdt 2.92; A2008‑44 amdt 1.62
Offences against 2 or more laws
s 191orig s 191 renum as s 187
ins A2002‑11 s 23
am A2005‑20 amdts 2.93-2.96
When must prosecutions begin?
s 192ins A2002‑11 s 23
am A2002‑51 amdt 1.26; A2004‑32 s 90; A2005‑5 s 27; A2005‑20 amdt 2.97; A2005‑53 amdt 1.94; A2005‑62 amdt 2.15, amdt 2.16; A2007‑16 amdt 2.1, amdt 2.2
Continuing offences
s 193ins A2002‑11 s 23
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.98
Administrative and machinery provisions
ch 19 hdg(prev ch 12 hdg) renum as ch 19 hdg and then ch 20 hdg
(prev ch 18 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum as ch 19 hdg A2002‑11 s 24
Introductory
pt 19.1 hdg(prev pt 18.1 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 s 24
Meaning of law—ch 19
s 195ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.99
Functions
pt 19.2 hdg(prev pt 18.2 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 s 24
Provision giving function gives power to exercise function
s 196ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Statutory functions may be exercised from time to time
s 197ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.113, amdt 1.114; A2005‑20 amdt 2.100
Functions of bodies
s 199ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.115, amdt 1.116; ss renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.117); A2003‑41 amdt 2.32, amdt 2.33; ss renum R20 LA (see A2003‑41 amdt 2.34)
Functions of occupants of positions
s 200ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Appointments
pt 19.3 hdg(prev pt 18.3 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 s 24
Appointments—general
div 19.3.1 hdg (prev div 18.3.1 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 s 24
sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.52
div 19.3.1 note ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.118
am A2022-4 amdt 1.43
Application—div 19.3.1
s 205ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.119, amdt 1.120
Appointments must be in writing etc
s 206ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
sub A2002‑11 s 25
Appointment may be by name or position
s 207ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Power of appointment includes power to suspend etc
s 208ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.101
Power of appointment includes power to make acting appointment
s 209ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Resignation of appointment
s 210ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Appointment not affected by appointer changes
s 211ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Appointment not affected by defect etc
s 212ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Acting appointments
div 19.3.2 hdg (prev div 18.3.2 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 s 24
Application—div 19.3.2
s 215ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.121, amdt 1.122
Acting appointments must be in writing etc
s 216ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
sub A2002‑11 s 26
Acting appointment may be made by name or position
s 217ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Instrument may provide when acting appointment has effect etc
s 218ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Appointer may decide terms of acting appointment etc
s 219ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.123
Appointee may exercise functions under acting appointment etc
s 220ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
How long does an acting appointment operate?
s 221ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.124
Resignation of acting appointment
s 222ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Effect of acting appointment on substantive appointment etc
s 223ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Acting appointment not affected by appointer changes
s 224ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Acting appointment not affected by defect etc
s 225ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Standing acting arrangements
div 19.3.2A hdg ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.35
Application—div 19.3.2A
s 225Ains A2003‑41 amdt 2.35
Person acting under standing acting arrangement may exercise functions etc
s 225B hdgsub A2005‑20 amdt 2.102
s 225Bins A2003‑41 amdt 2.35
Appointments—Assembly consultation
div 19.3.3 hdg ins A2002‑11 s 27
Meaning of statutory position—div 19.3.3
s 226ins A2002‑11 s 27
Application—div 19.3.3
s 227ins A2002‑11 s 27
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.34; A2004‑28 amdt 3.32
(3), (4) exp 22 December 2004 (s 227 (4) and see A2004‑28, s 211 (1) and NI2004-486)
am A2007‑3 amdt 2.1
Consultation with relevant Assembly committee
s 228 hdgsub A2022-4 amdt 1.44
s 228ins A2002‑11 s 27
am A2022-4 amdt 1.45, amdt 1.46
Appointment is disallowable instrument
s 229 hdgsub A2002‑49 amdt 2.35
s 229ins A2002‑11 s 27
Delegations
pt 19.4 hdg(prev pt 18.4 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 s 24
Application—pt 19.4 generally
s 230ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.125; A2005‑20 amdt 2.103, amdt 2.104
Application—pt 19.4 to subdelegations
s 231ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.126; A2003‑56 amdt 2.53, amdt 2.54
Delegation must be in writing etc
s 232ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Delegation may be made by name or position
s 233ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Instrument may provide when delegation has effect etc
s 234ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2003‑41 amdt 2.36
Delegation may be made to 2 or more delegates
s 235ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Power to delegate may not be delegated
s 236ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.127
sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.55
Delegation may be amended or revoked
s 237ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.105
Appointer responsible for delegated function
s 238ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Exercise of delegation by delegate
s 239ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.36, amdt 2.37; A2003‑56 amdt 2.56
Appointer may exercise delegated function
s 240ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Delegation not affected by appointer changes
s 241ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Delegation not affected by defect etc
s 242ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Service of documents
pt 19.5 hdg(prev pt 18.5 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
renum A2002‑11 s 24
Application—pt 19.5
s 245ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Definitions—pt 19.5
s 246ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
def executive officer am A2011‑22 amdt 1.277
def home address am A2002‑30 amdt 2.7
Service of documents on individuals
s 247ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.38, amdt 2.39
Service of documents on corporations
s 248ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.40, amdt 2.41
Service of documents on agencies
s 249ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
When document taken to be served
s 250 hdgsub A2005‑20 amdt 2.106
s 250ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.128; A2011‑48 amdt 1.36; A2018‑9 s 102
Other laws not affected etc
s 251ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.129
Powers of courts and tribunals not affected
s 252ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
Functions of Executive and Ministers
pt 19.6 hdgins A2002‑11 s 29
Exercise of functions of Executive
s 253ins A2002‑11 s 29
am A2003‑41 amdt 2.37; A2005‑62 amdt 2.17; A2021‑3 s 27
Administration of matters not allocated
s 254ins A2002‑11 s 29
Delegation by Minister
s 254Ains A2002‑11 s 29
Other matters
pt 19.7 hdg(prev pt 18.6 hdg) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
sub A2002‑11 s 28
Forms
s 255ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.130, amdt 1.131; A2002‑49 amdt 2.42; A2003‑41 amdt 2.38; A2005‑20 amdt 2.107, amdt 2.108; A2006‑42 amdt 2.12, amdt 2.19; A2021‑12 amdt 2.11
Production of records kept in computers etc
s 256ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.109
Out-of-session presentation of documents to Legislative Assembly
s 257ins A2015‑50 amdt 2.2
am A2021‑12 amdt 2.13
Delegation by parliamentary counsel
s 260(prev s 119) renum A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
om A2002‑11 amdt 1.132
References to Administration Act 1989 etc
s 261(prev s 120) renum A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
om A2002‑11 amdt 1.132
Regulation-making power
s 262(prev s 121) renum as s 262 and then s 302
Application of s 28
s 263(prev s 122) renum A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
exp 12 March 2002 (s 263 (2))
Application of s 47 (2) to (6)
s 264(prev s 122A) renum as s 264 and then s 304
Application of s 61 and s 62
s 265(prev s 123) renum as s 265 and then s 305
Application of s 69
s 266(prev s 124) renum A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
exp 12 March 2002 (s 266 (2))
Transitional regulations
s 267(prev s 125) renum as s 267 and then s 306
Modification of ch 20’s operation
s 268(prev s 126) renum as s 268 and then s 307
Status of certain instruments as disallowable instruments
s 269(prev s 127) renum as s 269 and then s 308
Status of certain instruments as notifiable instruments
s 270(prev s 128) renum as s 270 and then s 309
Compliance with authorisation or requirement to do something by notice in gazette
s 271(prev s 129) renum as s 271 and then s 310
Commencement of Acts that refer to notification or notice in the gazette
s 271Brenum as s 311
Commencement of registrable instruments that refer to notification or notice in the gazette
s 271Crenum as s 312
Status of republications under Legislation (Republication) Act 1996
s 272(prev s 130) renum as s 272 and then s 313
Transitional provisions about penalties
s 273renum as s 314
Status of certain determinations
s 274renum as s 315
Miscellaneous
ch 20 hdg(prev ch 13 hdg) renum as ch 20 hdg and then ch 21 hdg
(prev ch 12 hdg) renum as ch 19 hdg A2001‑56 amdt 2.66
renum as ch 20 hdg A2002‑11 s 24
Delegation by parliamentary counsel
s 300ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.132
am A2004‑60 amdt 1.175
References to Administration Act 1989 etc
s 301ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.132
Regulation-making power
s 302(prev s 121) renum as s 262 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
renum as s 302 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.133)
sub A2003‑41 amdt 2.39
am A2006‑42 amdt 2.19; A2011‑28 amdt 2.18
Transitional
ch 21 hdg(prev ch 13 hdg) renum as ch 20 hdg A2001‑56 amdt 2.66
renum as ch 21 hdg A2002‑11 s 24
om R29 LA
Transitional—meaning of optometrist
s 303ins A2005‑9 amdt 1.1
exp 9 January 2007 (see the Health Professionals Act 2004 s 136 (1) (h)) (s 303 (2))
Application of s 47 (2) to (6)
s 304 hdg(prev s 122A hdg) renum as s 264 hdg and then s 304 hdg
sub A2002‑11 amdt 1.134
s 304(prev s 122A) ins A2001‑44 amdt 1.2623
renum as s 264 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.135
renum as s 304 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2004 (s 304 (4))
Application of s 61 and s 62
s 305(prev s 123) renum as s 265 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
renum as s 305 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2002 (s 305 (3))
Transitional regulations
s 306(prev s 125) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.2624
renum as s 267 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
am A2001‑56 amdts 2.69-2.71; A2002‑11
amdts 1.137-1.140
renum as s 306 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 28 May 2003 (s 306 (5))
Modification of ch 20’s operation
s 307 hdg(prev s 268 hdg) sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.72
s 307(prev s 126) renum as s 268 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.141
renum as s 307 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.13)
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.54
exp 28 May 2003 (s 307 (2))
Status of certain instruments as disallowable instruments
s 308(prev s 127) renum as s 269 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
renum as s 308 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2004 (s 308 (4))
Status of certain instruments as notifiable instruments
s 309(prev s 128) renum as s 270 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
renum as s 309 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2004 (s 309 (7))
Compliance with authorisation or requirement to do something by notice in gazette
s 310(prev s 129) renum as s 271 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
am A2001‑56 amdt 2.73
renum as s 310 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2004 (s 310 (5))
Application of s 89 to registrable instrument
s 310Ains A2003‑56 amdt 2.57
exp 12 September 2004 (s 310A (2))
Commencement of Acts that refer to notification or notice in the gazette
s 311(prev s 271B) ins as mod SL2001‑34 reg 6
renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 13 September 2002 (s 311 (5))
Commencement of registrable instruments that refer to notification or notice in the gazette
s 312(prev s 271C) ins as mod SL2001‑34 reg 6
renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 13 September 2002 (s 312 (5))
Status of republications under Legislation (Republication) Act 1996
s 313(prev s 130) renum as s 272 A2001‑56 amdt 2.67
renum as s 313 R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2004 (s 313 (3))
Transitional provisions about penalties
s 314(prev s 273) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.74
renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2003 (s 314 (5))
Status of certain determinations
s 315(prev s 274) ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.74
renum R5 LA (see A2002‑11 amdt 1.136)
exp 12 September 2003 (s 315 (6))
Delegations under Administration Act 1989
s 316ins A2003‑56 amdt 2.58
exp 12 September 2004 (s 316 (3))
Former NSW and UK Acts in force before establishment of Territory
sch 1 pt 1.1 hdg (prev sch 1 pt 1 hdg) sub and renum A2001‑56 amdt 2.75
sch 1 pt 1.1am A2001‑44 amdt 1.2625; A2001‑56 amdts 2.76-2.79; A2001‑88 s 43 (2); A2002‑40 amdt 3.28; items renum R11 LA (see A2002‑40 amdt 3.29)
sub A2002‑49 amdt 2.43
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.59; items renum R21 LA (see A2003‑56 amdt 2.60); A2004‑17 amdt 2.10; items renum R30 LA (see A2004‑17 amdt 2.11); A2004‑60 amdt 1.176; items renum R31 LA (see A2004‑60 amdt 1.177); A2006‑38 amdt 1.9; items renum R52 LA (see A2006‑38 amdt 1.10); A2009‑39 amdt 2.5; items renum R70 LA; A2009‑50 s 50; items renum R71 LA; A2021‑12 amdt 2.12; items renum R121 LA
Former NSW Acts applied after establishment of Territory
sch 1 pt 1.2 hdg (prev sch 1 pt 2 hdg) sub and renum A2001‑56 amdt 2.80
sch 1 pt 1.2am A2001‑44 amdt 1.2626, amdt 1.2627; A2001‑56 amdt 2.81; A2004‑7 amdt 1.5; A2006‑38 amdt 1.11; items renum R52 LA (see A2006‑38 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of commonly-used terms
dict pt 1 hdg sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.61
dict pt 1 note sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.61
dict pt 1def AAT ins A2002‑49 amdt 2.44
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.297
def ACAT ins A2008‑36 amdt 1.409
def Act sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.110
def ACT reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def ADI reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2002‑49 amdt 2.45
def administrative appeals tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.297
def administrative unit reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def adult reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def affidavit reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2005‑53 amdt 1.95
def ambulance service reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑28 amdt 3.33
def amend sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.111, amdt 2.112
def appoint reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def AS ins A2009‑20 amdt 2.9
def AS/NZS ins A2009‑20 amdt 2.9
def asset reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def associate judge ins A2015‑10 s 32
om A2023-37 amdt 1.16
def Attorney-General ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def auditor-general reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.113
def Australia reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Australian citizen ins A2012‑21 amdt 2.1
def Australian Consumer Law (ACT) ins A2010‑54 amdt 3.38
def Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission ins A2017‑4 amdt 2.2
def Australian driver licence reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2025‑29 amdt 2.2
def Australian/New Zealand Standard ins A2009‑20 amdt 2.9
def Australian Standard ins A2009‑20 amdt 2.9
def Australian Statistician ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.114
def authorised deposit-taking institution reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2002‑49 amdt 2.46
def bank reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def bank holiday ins A2011‑28 amdt 2.19
def bankrupt or personally insolvent ins A2009‑49 amdt 2.1
def barrister reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def body reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def breach reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def building code ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.79
def building society reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.62
def business day reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2011‑28 amdt 2.20
def by ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.115
def by-law ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.116
om A2017‑28 amdt 2.4
def by-laws ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.142
om A2005‑20 amdt 2.116
def calendar month reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2014‑44 amdt 2.4
def calendar year reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Canberra Institute of Technology ins A2014-55 s 35
def change reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2006‑42 amdt 2.13
def chief executive ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
om A2011‑22 amdt 1.278
def chief fire control officer ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
om A2004‑28 amdt 3.34
def chief health officer reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Chief Justice reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Chief Magistrate reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Chief Minister reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def chief officer (ambulance service) ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.35
def chief officer (fire and rescue) ins A2012‑21 amdt 2.2
om A2016‑33 amdt 1.29
def chief officer (fire and rescue service) ins A2016‑33 amdt 1.30
def chief officer (fire brigade) ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.35
om A2012‑21 amdt 2.2
def chief officer (rural fire service) ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.35
def chief officer (SES) ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.35
def chief planner ins A2023-36 amdt 1.238
def chief planning executive ins A2002‑56 amdt 3.43
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.117; A2007‑25 amdt 1.96
om A2023-36 amdt 1.239
def chief police officer reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def chief solicitor ins A2004‑42 amdt 2.39
am A2011‑30 amdt 1.8
def chief surveyor ins A2007‑33 amdt 1.9
om A2010‑6 amdt 1.10
def child reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def children and young people commissioner ins A2005‑46 amdt 1.1
defChildrens Court reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2008‑20 amdt 4.42
def city area reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.118
def city renewal authority ins A2017‑12 amdt 1.3
def civil partner ins A2008‑14 amdt 1.44
def civil partnership ins A2008‑14 amdt 1.44
sub A2012‑40 amdt 3.65
def civil union ins A2006‑22 amdt 1.74 (A2006‑22 rep before commenced by disallowance (see Cwlth Gaz 2006 No S93))
ins A2012‑40 amdt 3.66
sub A2013‑39 amdt 2.37 (A2013‑39 never effective (see Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory [2013] HCA 55))
def civil union partner ins A2012‑40 amdt 3.66
def clerk reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2012‑26 amdt 1.31
def commencement sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def commencement notice sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def commissioner for fair trading reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.119
am A2010‑54 amdt 3.39
def commissioner for health complaints ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
om A2005‑41 amdt 1.110
def commissioner for housing reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2007‑8 amdt 1.12
def commissioner for land and planning reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2002‑56 amdt 3.44
def commissioner for public administration reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2016‑52 amdt 1.117
def commissioner for revenue reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def commissioner for surveys reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2007‑33 amdt 1.10
def commissioner for sustainability and the environment ins A2012‑25 amdt 1.2
def commissioner for the environment ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
om A2012‑25 amdt 1.2
def commissioner of police reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def commit ins A2006‑23 amdt 1.212
def committed for trial reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2006‑23 amdt 1.212
defCommonwealth reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
defCommonwealth country reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Commonwealth Criminal Code ins A2025‑29 amdt 2.3
defCommonwealth DPP ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.120
def Commonwealth gazette reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def community advocate reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2005‑47 amdt 1.12
def confer reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
defconservator of flora and fauna reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2014‑59 amdt 2.36
def construction occupations registrar ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.80
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.121
def consumer and trader tribunal ins A2003‑16 s 70
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.410
def Consumer Credit (Australian Capital Territory) Code reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2010‑40 amdt 1.25
def Consumer Credit (Australian Capital Territory) Regulations reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2010‑40 amdt 1.25
def contravene reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def converted ordinance reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Co‑operatives National Law (ACT) ins A2017‑8 amdt 2.5
def Co‑operatives National Regulation (ACT) ins A2017‑8 amdt 2.5
def coroner ins A2014‑18 amdt 2.1
def Coroner’s Court reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def corporation reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Corporations Act ins in IA 2001No 56 amdt 2.14
reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def correctional centre ins A2006‑23 amdt 1.213
def corrections officer ins A2006‑23 amdt 1.213
def Court of Appeal ins A2004‑42 amdt 2.39
def court of summary jurisdiction reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def credit tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.122
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.410
def credit union reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.63
def Criminal Code ins A2002‑51 amdt 1.27
def CrimTrac ins A2011‑52 amdt 2.1
om A2017‑4 amdt 2.3
def custodial escort ins A2002‑30 amdt 2.8
om A2006‑23 amdt 1.214
def daily newspaper ins A2009‑20 amdt 2.10
om A2015‑33 amdt 1.139
def daylight reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def definition ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def dental prosthetist reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑39 amdt 3.1; A2010‑10 amdt 2.69
def dental technician reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑39 amdt 3.2
om A2011‑28 amdt 2.21
def dentist reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑39 amdt 4.3; A2010‑10 amdt 2.70
defDeputy Speaker ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.123
def designation reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2016‑52 amdt 1.117
def detention place ins A2008‑20 amdt 2.22
def director‑general ins A2011‑22 amdt 1.279
def director of corrective services ins A2002‑30 amdt 2.8
om A2006‑23 amdt 1.215
def director of public prosecutions (or DPP) reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def disability and community services commissioner ins A2005‑41 amdt 1.111
defdisallowable instrument sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def discrimination commissioner reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑41 amdt 1.112
def discrimination tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.410
def doctor reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑39 amdt 5.13; A2010‑10 amdt 2.71
def document reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.64
def domestic partner ins A2003‑14 s 5
def domestic partnership ins A2003‑14 s 5
def DPP ins A2002‑49 amdt 2.47
def driver licence reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2025‑29 amdt 2.4
def electoral commission reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def electoral commissioner reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def emergency service ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.35
sub A2012‑21 amdt 2.3; A2016‑33 amdt 1.31
def emergency services authority ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.35
om A2007‑3 amdt 2.2
def emergency services commissioner ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.35
def enactment sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def enrolled nurse ins A2006‑46 amdt 2.28
sub A2010‑10 amdt 2.72
am A2025‑29 amdt 2.5
def entity ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def environment protection authority ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.142
def establish reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def estate reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Executive reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def exercise reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def expire reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def external territory reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def fail reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Federal Court reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def file reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def financial year reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def fire and rescue ins A2012‑21 amdt 2.4
om A2016‑33 amdt 1.32
def fire and rescue service ins A2016‑33 amdt 1.33
deffire brigade reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑28 amdt 3.36
om A2012‑21 amdt 2.5
def fire commissioner reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2004‑28 amdt 3.37
def for ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.142
def foreign country reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2006‑42 amdt 2.14
def former NSW Act sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82; A2002‑11 amdt 1.143
def former UK Act sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82; A2002‑11 amdt 1.143
def found guilty reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2002‑49 amdt 2.48; A2006‑23 amdt 1.216
am A2008‑20 amdt 4.43
def function reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def gambling and racing commission reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def gazette reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2009‑49 amdt 2.2
am A2016‑52 amdt 1.118
def give reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def government printer reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def government solicitor reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2011‑30 amdt 1.9
def Governor ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def Governor-General ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def GST ins A2002‑27 s 27
def guardianship tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.410
def head of service ins A2016‑52 amdt 1.119
def health practitioner ins A2010‑10 amdt 2.73
def Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) ins A2010‑10 amdt 2.73
def health services commissioner ins A2005‑41 amdt 1.113
def Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) ins A2013‑52 s 6
def heritage council ins A2004‑57 amdt 1.53
def heritage register ins A2004‑57 amdt 1.53
def High Court reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def home address ins A2009‑49 amdt 2.3
def housing commissioner ins A2007‑8 amdt 1.13
def human rights commission ins A2005‑41 amdt 1.113
def human rights commissioner ins A2005‑41 amdt 1.113
def Imperial Act reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def independent competition and regulatory commission ins A2004‑42 amdt 2.39
def indictable offence ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
sub A2002‑11 amdt 1.144; A2003‑56 amdt 2.65
def indictment reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def individual reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Industrial Court ins A2013‑43 amdt 1.3
def information privacy commissioner ins A2014‑49 amdt 1.26
def infringement notice ins A2004‑42 amdt 2.39
def in relation to ins A2002‑49 amdt 2.49
def insolvent under administration ins A2003‑56 amdt 2.66
om A2005‑20 amdt 2.124
def institute of technology ins A2007‑3 amdt 2.3
om A2014-55 s 36
definstrument sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def integrity commission ins A2018-52 amdt 1.90
def integrity commissioner ins A2018-52 amdt 1.90
def interest reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def internal territory reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def intersex person ins A2003‑14 s 5
def Jervis Bay Territory reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def judge reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.145
def Lake Burley Griffin reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
defLake Ginninderra reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2017‑4 amdt 2.4
def land reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def land development agency ins A2002‑56 amdt 3.45
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.125; A2007‑25 amdt 1.97
om A2017‑12 amdt 1.4
def land titles register ins A2020‑16 amdt 1.27
def law reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def lawyer reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def legal aid commission ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def legal practitioner reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2006‑25 amdt 2.16
def Legislation Act ins A2002‑49 amdt 2.50
def Legislative Assembly reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def legislative instrument ins A2006‑42 amdt 2.15
def liability reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def magistrate reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Magistrates Court reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def make reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def making sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def marriage ins A2013‑39 amdt 2.38 (A2013‑39 never effective (see Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory [2013] HCA 55))
def master reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2015‑10 s 33
def may ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def medical practitioner ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def mental health tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.410
def midnight reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def midwife ins A2006‑46 amdt 2.28
sub A2010‑10 amdt 2.74
am A2025‑29 amdt 2.6
def Minister ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def modification reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2006‑42 amdt 2.16
def month reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2014‑44 amdt 2.5
def must ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def name reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def named month reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2014‑44 amdt 2.6
def national capital authority ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.146
def national capital plan ins A2004‑42 amdt 2.39
def National Credit Code ins A2010‑40 amdt 1.26
am A2025‑29 amdt 2.7
def National Electricity (ACT) Law ins A2011‑52 amdt 2.1
def National Electricity (ACT) Regulation ins A2011‑52 amdt 2.1
def National Energy Retail Law (ACT) ins A2012‑32 s 64
def National Energy Retail Regulation (ACT) ins A2012‑32 s 64
def National Gas (ACT) Law ins A2008‑15 amdt 2.11
def National Gas (ACT) Regulation ins A2008‑15 amdt 2.11
def national land reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def night reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def Northern Territory reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def notifiable instrument sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def notification sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
am A2004‑42 amdt 2.40; A2006‑42 amdt 2.18
def notification day sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def NSW Act reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def NSW correctional centre ins A2006‑23 amdt 1.217
def number reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
defnurse reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑39 amdt 6.7; A2010‑10 amdt 2.75
am A2025‑29 amdt 2.8, amdt 2.9
def nurse practitioner ins A2004‑10 s 6
sub A2004‑39 amdt 6.8; A2010‑10 amdt 2.76
def oath reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑53 amdt 1.96
am A2011‑48 amdt 1.37
def occupational discipline order ins A2008‑36 amdt 1.411
def occupy ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.126
def office reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def office of fair trading reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.127
om A2010‑54 amdt 3.40
def Office of the Legislative Assembly ins A2012‑26 amdt 1.32
def officer of the Assembly ins A2013-41 amdt 1.27
am A2018-52 amdt 1.91; pars renum R116 LA
def official visitor ins A2012‑33 amdt 1.37
def OH&S commissioner ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.40
om A2009‑28 amdt 2.21
def ombudsman reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def omit ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def optometrist ins A2005‑9 amdt 1.2
note exp 9 January 2007 (see the Health Professionals Act 2004 s 136 (1) (h)) (s 303 (2))
sub A2010‑10 amdt 2.77
def ordinance reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def parent ins A2004‑1 amdt 1.22
def parliamentary counsel sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def passing sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def penalty unit ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def person ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
sub A2009‑20 amdt 2.11
def pharmacist reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑39 amdt 8.2; A2010‑10 amdt 2.78
def planning and land authority ins A2002‑56 amdt 3.47
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.128; A2007‑25 amdt 1.98
om A2023-36 amdt 1.239
def planning and land council ins A2002‑56 amdt 3.46
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.129
om A2006‑30 amdt 1.70
def planning authority reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2002‑56 amdt 3.47
def police officer reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def position reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def power reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def prescribed reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.51; A2005‑20 amdt 2.130
def present ins A2005‑5 s 28
def privacy commissioner reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2014‑49 amdt 1.27
def proceeding reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def property reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def provision sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def public advocate ins A2005‑47 amdt 1.13
am A2016‑13 amdt 1.92
def public employee reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2016‑52 amdt 1.120
def public health officer reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.131
def public holiday ins A2011‑28 amdt 2.22
def public money reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def public notice ins A2015‑33 amdt 1.140
def public sector body ins A2016‑52 amdt 1.121
sub A2025‑29 amdt 2.10
def public sector member ins A2016‑52 amdt 1.121
def public sector standards commissioner ins A2016‑52 amdt 1.121
def public servant reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def public service reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def public trustee reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2016‑13 amdt 1.93
def public trustee and guardian ins A2016‑13 amdt 1.94
def quarter ins A2002‑30 amdt 2.8
def Rail Safety National Law (ACT) ins A2017‑21 amdt 1.25
def recognised transgender person ins A2003‑14 s 5
def registered surveyor reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2007‑33 amdt 1.11
def registrable instrument sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
om A2006‑42 amdt 2.17
def registrar reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def registrar-general reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def registrar of firearms reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def registrar of liquor licences reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2009‑20 amdt 2.12
def regulations reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2005‑20 amdt 2.132
def regulation ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.132
def remand centre ins A2002‑30 amdt 2.8
om A2006‑23 amdt 1.218
def remand centre administrator ins A2002‑30 amdt 2.8
om A2006‑23 amdt 1.218
def remuneration tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def repeal sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
pars renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.147
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.148; A2004‑42 amdts 2.41-2.43; pars renum R27 LA (see A2004‑42 amdt 2.44); A2005‑20 amdt 2.133, amdt 2.134
def residential tenancies tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.412
def resident judge ins A2004‑42 amdt 2.45
def retrospectively reloc from dict, pt 2 A2005‑20 amdt 2.148
def reviewable decision notice ins A2008‑36 amdt 1.413
def road transport authority reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.280; A2011‑49 amdt 1.10
def rules reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2002‑11 amdt 1.149
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.135
def rural firefighting service reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2004‑28 amdt 3.38
def rural fire service ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.38
def see ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
om A2009‑20 amdt 2.13
def Self-Government Act reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def self-government day reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def sentence administration board ins A2002‑30 amdt 2.8
sub A2006‑23 amdt 1.219
def SES ins A2004‑28 amdt 3.39
def sign reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def signpost definition ins A2009‑20 amdt 2.14
def sitting day reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2009‑20 amdt 2.15
def Small Claims Court reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑60 amdt 1.178
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.414
def solicitor reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def solicitor-general ins A2011‑30 amdt 1.10
def Speaker reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def spouse ins A2013‑39 amdt 2.38 (A2013‑39 never effective (see Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory [2013] HCA 55))
def Standards Australia reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2013‑44 amdt 2.1
defState reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def statutory declaration reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def statutory instrument sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def statutory office-holder ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
sub A2002‑11 amdt 1.150
def subordinate law sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def suburban land agency ins A2017‑12 amdt 1.5
def summary offence ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
sub A2002‑11 amdt 1.151; A2003‑56 amdt 2.67
def Supreme Court reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def surveyor-general ins A2010‑6 amdt 1.11
def swear reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑53 amdt 1.97
def take ins A2005‑53 amdt 1.98
def tenancy tribunal reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
om A2002‑49 amdt 2.52
def territory authority reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2003‑41 amdt 2.41; A2008‑28 amdt 2.1
def territory instrumentality ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
am A2007‑3 amdt 2.4; A2016‑52 amdt 1.122
def territory land reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def territory law ins A2005‑62 amdt 2.18
def territory lease ins A2007‑25 amdt 1.99
am A2015‑19 s 74; A2020-4 s 44
sub A2023-36 amdt 1.240
def territory-owned corporation reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2025‑29 amdt 2.11
def territory plan reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
am A2002‑49 amdt 2.53
sub A2007‑25 amdt 1.100; A2023-36 amdt 1.240
def territory planning authority ins A2023-36 amdt 1.241
def the Territory ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def transgender person ins A2003‑14 s 5
def transitional reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2005‑20 amdt 2.136
def Treasurer ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def tribunal sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def UK Act reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def under ins A2001‑52 amdt 2.82
sub A2002‑30 amdt 2.9
am A2005‑20 amdt 2.137, amdt 2.138
def United Kingdom reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def United Kingdom Parliament reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def veterinary practitioner ins A2018‑32 amdt 3.27
def veterinary surgeon reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
sub A2004‑39 amdt 11A.1 (as am by A2005‑28 amdt 1.61)
am A2015‑29 amdt 2.62
om A2018‑32 amdt 3.28
def victims of crime commissioner ins A2016‑13 amdt 1.95
def will ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def word reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def work health and safety commissioner ins A2019‑38 amdt 1.12
def working day ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.152
sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.68
am A2011‑28 amdt 2.23
def work safety commissioner ins A2009‑28 amdt 2.22
sub A2011‑55 amdt 1.23; A2017‑28 amdt 2.5
om A2019‑38 amdt 1.13
defwriting reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
def year reloc from IA A2001‑56 amdt 2.16
Terms for Legislation Act 2001 only
dict pt 2 hdg sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.69
dict pt 2 note sub A2003‑56 amdt 2.69
dict pt 2def Act ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.42
def ACT law ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.139
def administrator ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def agency ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def amend ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.140
def another jurisdiction ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.141
def appointee ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.70
def appointer ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
am A2003‑56 amdt 2.71
def approved website sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def authorised republication sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def authorising law sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def benefits sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def business address ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def corporation ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def costs sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def current legislative drafting practice sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def delegate ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def determinative provision ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.153
def document ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def editorial amendment sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def email address ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def executive officer ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def fax number ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def fee sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def home address ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def law sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
am A2002‑11 amdt 1.154; pars renum A2002‑11 amdt 1.155; A2003‑41 amdt 2.43; pars renum R20 LA (see A2003‑41 amdt 2.44); A2005‑20 amdt 2.142, amdt 2.143; pars renum R34 LA (see A2005‑20 amdt 2.144)
def law of another jurisdiction ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.145
def legislative material ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.45
def non-determinative provision ins A2002‑11 amdt 1.156
def provide sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def referential term ins A2003‑56 amdt 2.72
reloc to s 116 (2) A2005‑20 amdt 2.146
def referential words sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
om A2003‑56 amdt 2.72
def register sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def repeal ins A2005‑20 amdt 2.147
def republication sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82; A2003‑41 amdt 2.46
def republication date sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def responsible ins A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def retrospectively ins A2003‑56 amdt 2.73
reloc to dict, pt 1 A2005‑20 amdt 2.148
def scrutiny committee principles sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def service sub A2001‑56 amdt 2.82
def working out the meaning of an Act ins A2003‑41 amdt 2.47
Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.
Republication No and date Effective Last amendment made by Republication for R0A
17 Sept 200212 Sept 2001–
12 Sept 2001A2001‑56 amendments by A2001‑44, A2001‑56 and retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R1
13 Sept 200113 Sept 2001–
13 Sept 2001SL2001‑34 modification by SL2001‑34 R1 (RI)
17 Sept 200113 Sept 2001–
13 Sept 2001SL2001‑34 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R2
14 Sept 200114 Sept 2001–
20 Feb 2002A2001‑70 amendments by A2001‑70 R2 (RI)
17 Sept 200214 Sept 2001–
20 Feb 2002A2001‑70 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R3
21 Feb 200221 Feb 2002–
12 Mar 2002A2001‑88 changed endnotes and editorial changes R3 (RI)
17 Sept 200221 Feb 2002–
12 Mar 2002A2001‑88 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R4
13 Mar 200213 Mar 2002–
27 May 2002A2001‑88 commenced expiry R4 (RI)
17 Sept 200213 Mar 2002–
27 May 2002A2001‑88 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R5*
28 May 200228 May 2002–
30 June 2002A2002‑11 amendments by A2002‑11 R5 (RI)
17 Sept 200228 May 2002–
30 June 2002A2002‑11 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R6
1 July 20021 July 2002–
12 Sept 2002A2002‑11 amendments by A2001‑88 R6 (RI)
17 Sept 20021 July 2002–
12 Sept 2002A2002‑11 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R7
13 Sept 200213 Sept 2002–
13 Sept 2002A2002‑27 commenced expiry R7 (RI)
17 Sept 200213 Sept 2002–
13 Sept 2002A2002‑27 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R8
14 Sept 200214 Sept 2002–
16 Sept 2002A2002‑27 commenced expiry R8 (RI)
17 Sept 200214 Sept 2002–
16 Sept 2002A2002‑27 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002‑30 R9
17 Sept 200217 Sept 2002–
6 Oct 2002A2002‑30 amendments by A2002‑30 R10
7 Oct 20027 Oct 2002–
31 Oct 2002A2002‑30 amendments by A2002‑27 R11
1 Nov 20021 Nov 2002–
31 Dec 2002A2002‑40 amendments by A2002‑40 R12
1 Jan 20031 Jan 2003–
16 Jan 2003A2002‑56 amendments by A2002‑51 R13
17 Jan 200317 Jan 2003–
27 Mar 2003A2002‑56 amendments by A2002‑49 R14
28 Mar 200328 Mar 2003–
9 Apr 2003A2003‑14 amendments by A2003‑14 R15
10 Apr 200310 Apr 2003–
28 May 2003A2003‑18 amendments by A2003‑18 R16
29 May 200329 May 2003–
30 June 2003A2003‑18 commenced expiry R17
1 July 20031 July 2003–
2 Sept 2003A2003‑18 amendments by A2002‑56 R18
3 Sept 20033 Sept 2003–
12 Sept 2003A2003‑18 commenced expiry R19
13 Sept 200313 Sept 2003–
8 Oct 2003A2003‑41 commenced expiry R20*
9 Oct 20039 Oct 2003–
18 Dec 2003A2003‑41 amendments by A2003‑16 and A2003‑41 R21
19 Dec 200319 Dec 2003–
21 Mar 2004A2003‑56 amendments by A2003‑56 R22
22 Mar 200422 Mar 2004–
4 Apr 2004A2004‑10 amendments by A2004‑1 R23
5 Apr 20045 Apr 2004–
26 May 2004A2004‑10 amendments by A2004‑7 R24
27 May 200427 May 2004–
30 June 2004A2004‑17 amendments by A2004‑10 R25
1 July 20041 July 2004–
12 July 2004A2004‑28 amendments by A2004‑5 and
A2004‑28R26
13 July 200413 July 2004–
24 Aug 2004A2004‑32 amendments by A2004‑32 R27
25 Aug 200425 Aug 2004–
31 Aug 2004A2004‑42 amendments by A2004‑42 R28
1 Sept 20041 Sept 2004–
12 Sept 2004A2004‑42 amendments by A2004‑13 R29
13 Sept 200413 Sept 2004–
22 Dec 2004A2004‑42 commenced expiry R29A
23 Dec 200423 Dec 2004–
31 Dec 2004A2004‑42 commenced expiry R30 (RI)
5 Jan 20051 Jan 2005–
9 Jan 2005A2004‑60 amendments by A2004‑17
reissue for commenced expiryR31
10 Jan 200510 Jan 2005–
23 Feb 2005A2004‑60 amendments by A2004‑60 R32
24 Feb 200524 Feb 2005–
8 Mar 2005A2005‑5 amendments by A2005‑5 R33
9 Mar 20059 Mar 2005–
1 June 2005A2005‑5 amendments by A2004‑57 R34*
2 June 20052 June 2005–
6 July 2005A2005‑20 amendments by A2005‑20 R35
7 July 20057 July 2005–
7 Sept 2005A2005‑20 amendments by A2004‑39 as am by A2005‑28 R36
8 Sept 20058 Sept 2005–
13 Sept 2005A2005‑47 amendments by A2005‑44 R37
14 Sept 200513 Sept 2005–
22 Nov 2005A2005‑47 amendments by A2005‑9 R38
23 Nov 200523 Nov 2005–
10 Jan 2006A2005‑53 amendments by A2005‑53 R39
11 Jan 200611 Jan 2006–
16 Jan 2006A2005‑62 amendments by A2005‑62 R40
17 Jan 200617 Jan 2006–
22 Feb 2006A2005‑62 amendments by A2004‑39 R41
23 Feb 200623 Feb 2006–
28 Feb 2006A2006‑3 updated endnotes as amended by
A2006‑3R42
1 Mar 20061 Mar 2006–
1 June 2006A2006‑3 amendments by A2005‑47 as amended by
A2006‑3R43
2 June 20062 June 2006–
15 June 2006A2006‑23 amendments by A2006‑23 R44
16 June 200616 June 2006–
30 June 2006A2006‑23 updated endnotes as amended by
A2006‑27R45
1 July 20061 July 2006–
31 Oct 2006A2006‑30 amendments by A2006‑25 and A2006‑30 R46
1 Nov 20061 Nov 2006–
15 Nov 2006A2006‑42 amendments by A2005‑41 and A2005‑46 as amended by A2006‑3 R47
16 Nov 200616 Nov 2006–
17 Nov 2006A2006‑42 amendments by A2006‑42 R48
18 Nov 200618 Nov 2006–
8 Jan 2007A2006‑46 amendments by A2006‑46 R49
9 Jan 20079 Jan 2007–
9 Jan 2007A2006‑46 amendments by A2004‑39 R50
10 Jan 200710 Jan 2007–
11 Jan 2007A2006‑46 commenced expiry R51*
12 Jan 200712 Jan 2007–
27 Mar 2007A2006‑46 commenced expiry R52
28 Mar 200728 Mar 2007–
11 Apr 2007A2007‑3 amendments by A2006‑38 R53
12 Apr 200712 Apr 2007–
10 July 2007A2007‑3 amendments by A2007‑3 R54
11 July 200711 July 2007–
9 Nov 2007A2007‑16 amendments by A2007‑16 R55
10 Nov 200710 Nov 2007–
13 Nov 2007A2007‑33 amendments by A2007‑8 R56
14 Nov 200714 Nov 2007–
30 Mar 2008A2007‑33 amendments by A2007‑33 R57
31 Mar 200831 Mar 2008–
18 May 2008A2007‑33 amendments by A2007‑25 R58
19 May 200819 May 2008–
30 June 2008A2008‑14 amendments by A2008‑14 R59
1 July 20081 July 2008–
25 Aug 2008A2008‑15 amendments by A2008‑15 R60
26 Aug 200826 Aug 2008–
8 Sept 2008A2008‑28 amendments by A2008‑28 R61
9 Sept 20089 Sept 2008–
1 Feb 2009A2008‑44 amendments by A2008‑20 R62
2 Feb 20092 Feb 2009–
26 Feb 2009A2008‑44 amendments by A2008‑36 and A2008‑37 R63
27 Feb 200927 Feb 2009–
29 May 2009A2008‑44 amendments by A2008‑20 R64
30 May 200930 May 2009–
21 Sept 2009A2008‑44 amendments by A2008‑44 R65
22 Sept 200922 Sept 2009–
30 Sept 2009A2009‑28 amendments by A2009‑20 R66
1 Oct 20091 Oct 2009–
20 Oct 2009A2009‑28 amendments by A2009‑28 R67
21 Oct 200921 Oct 2009–
16 Dec 2009A2009‑35 amendments by A2009‑35 R68
17 Dec 200917 Dec 2009–
2 Mar 2010A2009‑50 amendments by A2009‑49 R69
3 Mar 20103 Mar 2010–
21 Mar 2010A2010‑6 amendments by A2010‑6 R70
22 Mar 201022 Mar 2010–
30 June 2010A2010‑6 amendments by A2009‑39 R71
1 July 20101 July 2010–
5 Oct 2010A2010‑10 amendments by A2009‑50 and A2010‑10 R72
6 Oct 20106 Oct 2010–
31 Dec 2010A2010‑40 amendments by A2010‑40 R73
1 Jan 20111 Jan 2011–
30 June 2011A2010‑54 amendments by A2010‑54 R74
1 July 20111 July 2011–
30 Aug 2011A2011‑22 amendments by A2011‑22 R75
31 Aug 201131 Aug 2011–
20 Sept 2011A2011‑30 amendments by A2011‑30 R76
21 Sept 201121 Sept 2011–
22 Nov 2011A2011‑30 amendments by A2011‑28 R77
23 Nov 201123 Nov 2011–
11 Dec 2011A2011‑49 amendments by A2011‑49 R78
12 Dec 201112 Dec 2011–
31 Dec 2011A2011‑52 amendments by A2011‑52 R79
1 Jan 20121 Jan 2012–
29 Feb 2012A2011‑55 amendments by A2011‑55 R80
1 Mar 20121 Mar 2012–
28 May 2012A2011‑55 amendments by A2011‑48 R81
29 May 201229 May 2012–
4 June 2012A2012‑25 amendments by A2012‑25 R82
5 June 20125 June 2012–
30 June 2012A2012‑25 amendments by A2012‑21 R83
1 July 20121 July 2012–
10 Sept 2012A2012‑32 amendments by A2012‑26 and A2012‑32 R84
11 Sept 201211 Sept 2012–
13 June 2013A2012‑40 amendments by A2012‑40 R85
14 June 201314 June 2013–
22 Aug 2013A2013-19 amendments by A2013-19 R86
23 Aug 201323 Aug 2013–
31 Aug 2013A2013-30 amendments by A2013-30 R87
1 Sept 20131 Sept 2013–
6 Nov 2013A2013-30 amendments by A2012‑33 R88
7 Nov 2013never effective A2013‑39 (never effective) amendments by A2013‑39 R88 (RI)
24 Feb 20147 Nov 2013–
7 Nov 2013A2013‑39 (never effective) reissue because of High Court decision in relation to A2013‑39 R89
8 Nov 2013never effective A2013‑43 amendments by A2013‑43 R89 (RI)
24 Feb 20148 Nov 2013–
24 Nov 2013A2013‑43 reissue because of High Court decision in relation to A2013‑39 R90
25 Nov 2013never effective A2013‑44 amendments by A2013‑44 R90 (RI)
24 Feb 201425 Nov 2013–
9 Feb 2014A2013‑44 reissue because of High Court decision in relation to A2013‑39 R91
10 Feb 2014never effective A2013‑52 removed from LR because of High Court decision in relation to A2013‑39 R91 (RI)
24 Feb 201410 Feb 2014–
25 Apr 2014A2013‑52 reissue because of High Court decision in relation to A2013‑39 R92
26 Apr 201426 Apr 2014–
9 June 2014A2014-8 amendments by A2014-8 R93
10 June 201410 June 2014–
30 June 2014A2014-18 amendments by A2014-18 R94
1 July 20141 July 2014–
22 Aug 2014A2014-18 amendments by A2013-41 R95
23 Aug 201423 Aug 2014–
16 Nov 2014A2014-37 amendments by A2014-37 R96
17 Nov 201417 Nov 2014–
18 Nov 2014A2014‑49 amendments by A2014‑49 R97
19 Nov 201419 Nov 2014–
20 Apr 2015A2014‑49 amendments by A2014-44 R98
21 Apr 201521 Apr 2015–
9 June 2015A2015-10 amendments by A2015-10 R99
10 June 201510 June 2015–
10 June 2015A2015-15 amendments by A2015-15 R100
11 June 201511 June 2015–
30 June 2015A2015-15 amendments by A2014‑59 R101
1 July 20151 July 2015–
13 Oct 2015A2015‑19 amendments by A2014‑55 and A2015‑19 R102
14 Oct 201514 Oct 2015–
30 Nov 2015A2015‑33 amendments by A2015‑33 R103
1 Dec 20151 Dec 2015–
8 Dec 2015A2015‑33 amendments by A2015-29 R104
9 Dec 20159 Dec 2015–
31 Mar 2016A2015‑50 amendments by A2015‑50 R105
1 Apr 20161 Apr 2016–
20 June 2016A2016‑13 amendments by A2016‑13 R106
21 June 201621 June 2016–
31 Aug 2016A2016‑33 amendments by A2016‑33 R107
1 Sept 20161 Sept 2016–
8 Mar 2017A2016-52 amendments by A2016-52 R108
9 Mar 20179 Mar 2017–
30 Apr 2017A2017‑4 amendments by A2017‑4 R109
1 May 20171 May 2017–
30 June 2017A2017‑8 amendments by A2017‑8 R110
1 July 20171 July 2017–
14 Aug 2017A2017-12 amendments by A2017-12 R111
15 Aug 201715 Aug 2017–
10 Oct 2017A2017‑21 amendments by A2017‑21 R112
11 Oct 201711 Oct 2017–
25 Apr 2018A2017‑28 amendments by A2017‑28 R113
26 Apr 201826 Apr 2018–
7 Nov 2018A2018‑9 amendments by A2018‑9 R114
8 Nov 20188 Nov 2018–
20 Dec 2018A2018‑40 amendments by A2018‑40 R115
21 Dec 201821 Dec 2018–
30 June 2019A2018‑40 amendments by A2018-32 R116
1 July 20191 July 2019–
29 Apr 2020A2019‑18 amendments by A2018‑52 as amended by A2019‑18 R117
30 Apr 202030 Apr 2020–
31 May 2020A2019‑38 amendments by A2019‑38 R118
1 June 20201 June 2020–
31 Oct 2020A2020‑16 amendments by A2020‑16 R119
1 Nov 20201 Nov 2020–
25 Feb 2021A2020‑16 amendments by A2020-4 R120
26 Feb 202126 Feb 2021–
22 June 2021A2021‑3 amendments by A2021‑3 R121
23 June 202123 June 2021–
5 Apr 2022A2021‑12 amendments by A2021‑12 R122
6 Apr 20226 Apr 2022–
29 Sept 2023A2022‑4 amendments by A2022‑4 R123
30 Sept 202330 Sept 2023–
26 Nov 2023A2023‑37 amendments by A2023‑37 R124
27 Nov 202327 Nov 2023–
15 Nov 2025A2023‑37 amendments by A2023‑36
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