Statute Law Revision Act 2007

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Statute Law Revision Act 2007

 

No. 8, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

An Act to make various amendments of the statute law of the Commonwealth, to repeal certain obsolete Acts, and for related purposes

 

 

Contents

1 Short title

2 Commencement

3 Schedule(s)

Schedule 1—Amendment of principal Acts

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

Customs Act 1901

Defence Act 1903

Export Market Development Grants Act 1997

Family Law Act 1975

Federal Magistrates Act 1999

Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991

Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986

Higher Education Funding Act 1988

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

Life Insurance Act 1995

Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991

Social Security Act 1991

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

Taxation Administration Act 1953

Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

Workplace Relations Act 1996

Schedule 2—Amendment of amending Acts

Audit (Transitional and Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 1997

Australian Communications and Media Authority (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005

Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme—Initial Measures) Act 2006

Customs Tariff Amendment Act (No. 5) 2001

Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Welfare to Work and Other Measures) Act 2005

Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006

Maritime Transport Security Amendment Act 2005

Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Amendment Act 2006

Protection of the Sea Legislation Amendment Act 1986

Statute Law Revision Act 2006

Telecommunications (Interception) Amendment Act 2006

Transport Legislation Amendment Act 1995

Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005

Schedule 3—Repeal of obsolete Acts

Part 1—Acts administered by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services

Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty Act 1969

Australian Capital Territory Taxation (Administration) Act 1969

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Cheques) Act 1969

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Hire‑purchase Business) Act 1969

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Insurance Business) Act 1969

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Life Insurance Business) Act 1981

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Purchases of Marketable Securities) Act 1969

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Sales of Marketable Securities) Act 1969

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Transfers of Marketable Securities) Act 1986

Australian Capital Territory Tax (Vehicle Registration) Act 1981

National Rail Corporation Agreement Act 1992

Pay‑roll Tax (Territories) Act 1971

Pay‑roll Tax (Territories) Assessment Act 1971

Ships (Capital Grants) Act 1987

States Grants (Urban Public Transport) Act 1974

Part 2—Acts administered by the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources

Bounty (Ships) Act 1989

Sydney 2000 Games (Indicia and Images) Protection Act 1996

Part 3—Amendments consequential on repeal of obsolete Acts

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Australian Land Transport Development Act 1988

Commonwealth Authorities (Australian Capital Territory Pay‑roll Tax) Act 1995

Commonwealth Authorities (Northern Territory Pay‑roll Tax) Act 1979

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Trans‑Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997

Schedule 4—Removing references to official managers and official management

ACIS Administration Act 1999

Bankruptcy Act 1966

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

Customs Act 1901

Excise Act 1901

Export Market Development Grants Act 1997

Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986

Insurance Act 1973

Migration Act 1958

Mutual Assistance in…

Overview

The Statute Law Revision Act 2007 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to make various amendments to the statute law of the Commonwealth, repeal certain obsolete Acts, and address related purposes. This Act serves to streamline and modernise the legislative framework by removing outdated references, correcting errors, and ensuring consistency across various Acts. The Statute Law Revision Act 2007 encompasses multiple schedules detailing specific amendments and repeals across different Acts, including the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, and the Customs Act 1901, among others. It also removes gender-specific language from certain Acts and updates cross-references to reflect changes in other legislation. The overarching policy objective is to maintain a coherent and efficient legislative environment that accurately reflects current practices and legal standards.

Scope and Application

The Statute Law Revision Act 2007 applies to various Commonwealth Acts, making amendments to improve clarity, correct errors, remove redundancies, and repeal obsolete legislation. The Act includes amendments to principal Acts such as the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, Broadcasting Services Act 1992, Customs Act 1901, and many others listed in Schedule 1. It also amends amending Acts to ensure consistency and accuracy in cross-references and definitions. The Act repeals obsolete Acts, such as those administered by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services and the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, as listed in Schedule 3. Additionally, the Act removes gender-specific language from the Customs Act 1901, as detailed in Schedule 5. The amendments and repeals are effective as per the specific commencement dates listed for each provision. This Act applies nationally, covering all Commonwealth jurisdictions. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions, but the scope is limited to the specified Acts and provisions.

Key Provisions

  • The Statute Law Revision Act 2007 (C2007A00008) makes various amendments to the statute law of the Commonwealth, repeals certain obsolete Acts, and serves related purposes. The Act comprises several schedules, each addressing different aspects of legislative revision. Schedule 1 amends numerous principal Acts, including the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, Broadcasting Services Act 1992, Customs Act 1901, Defence Act 1903, and others, to correct minor errors, update references, and remove redundant or obsolete provisions. Schedule 2 modifies amending Acts to ensure consistency and clarity in their references and provisions. Schedule 3 repeals obsolete Acts administered by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services and the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, such as the Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty Act 1969 and Bounty (Ships) Act 1989. Schedule 4 removes references to official managers and official management from various Acts, including the Bankruptcy Act 1966 and Customs Act 1901. Schedule 5 updates the Customs Act 1901 to remove gender-specific language.
  • The Act imposes obligations on parties and entities governed by the amended Acts to comply with the revised provisions, which may include updating references, correcting errors, and adhering to new definitions and structural changes. For instance, entities involved in customs and taxation must ensure their practices align with the updated references and definitions in the Customs Act 1901 and related Acts. Failure to comply with these changes can result in legal consequences.
  • The Act does not explicitly state offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. However, non-compliance with statutory requirements can lead to legal actions, fines, or other penalties as prescribed by the respective Acts being amended or repealed. For example, entities that fail to update their practices to align with the revised Customs Act 1901 may face penalties for non-compliance with customs regulations.

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Civil Litigation & Procedure
Regulatory Standards
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Act
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Repeal & Amendment
Reporting & Disclosure Obligations
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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 August 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.