Statute Law Revision Act 2011

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Statute Law Revision Act 2011

Act No. 5 of 2011 as amended

This compilation was prepared on 21 November 2012
taking into account amendments up to Act No. 136 of 2012

The text of any of those amendments not in force
on that date is appended in the Notes section

The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be
affected by application provisions that are set out in the Notes section

Prepared by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Canberra

 

 

Contents

1 Short title [see Note 1]...........................

2 Commencement

3 Schedule(s)

Schedule 1—Amendment of principal Acts

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Aged Care Act 1997

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999

Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1959

Corporations Act 2001

Customs Act 1901

Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975

Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010

Health Insurance Act 1973

Higher Education Support Act 2003

Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

Native Title Act 1993

Ombudsman Act 1976

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989

Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994

Privacy Act 1988

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981

Social Security Act 1991

Student Assistance Act 1973

Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

Water Act 2007

Schedule 2—Amendment of amending Acts

Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Television) Act 2010

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Act (No. 2) 2010

Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act 2009

Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2010

Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Pre‑poll Voting and Other Measures) Act 2010

Evidence Amendment Act 2008

Fair Work (State Referral and Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2009

Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009

Schedule 3—Repeal of obsolete Acts

Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Registration) Act 1997

Road Transport Reform (Vehicles and Traffic) Act 1993

States and Northern Territory Grants (Rural Adjustment) Act 1979

States and Northern Territory Grants (Rural Adjustment) Act 1985

States Grants (Beef Industry) Act 1975

States Grants (Rural Adjustment) Act 1976

States Grants (Rural Adjustment) Act 1988

Williamstown Dockyard Employees Act 1987

Schedule 4—Amendment of the Marriage Act 1961

Schedule 5—References to specific Ministers

Part 1—Definitions of Ministers

Division 1—General amendments

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Aircraft Noise Levy Collection Act 1995

Airports (Transitional) Act 1996

Air Services Act 1995

Anti‑Personnel Mines Convention Act 1998

Australia Council Act 1975

Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988

Australian Capital Territory (Self‑Government) Act 1988

Australian Federal Police Act 1979

Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 1989

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act 1987

Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990

Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990

Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear…

Overview

The Statute Law Revision Act 2011 (Cth) was enacted to make various amendments to the statute law of the Commonwealth, repeal certain obsolete Acts, and for related purposes. It was assented to on 22 March 2011 and commenced on the same date. The Act was passed by the Parliament of Australia and received Royal Assent from the Governor-General. Its primary objective is to streamline and modernise Australian legislation by correcting errors, removing redundancies, and updating references to reflect changes in other legislation or administrative structures. This act ensures the continued relevance and accuracy of the statutes it amends, facilitating easier access to and interpretation of the law.

Scope and Application

The Statute Law Revision Act 2011 (Cth) is a Commonwealth Act that seeks to amend various existing Acts, repeal obsolete Acts, and make related adjustments to ensure the clarity, consistency, and accuracy of the statute law. The Act applies to a wide range of entities, industries, and conduct within the Commonwealth, including specific statutory bodies, departments, and areas of law. The amendments cover various Acts such as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977, the Aged Care Act 1997, and many others, addressing issues like cross-reference errors, grammatical corrections, and the removal of redundant provisions. The Act also includes provisions for the repeal of obsolete Acts like the Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Registration) Act 1997 and the Williamstown Dockyard Employees Act 1987. The changes made by the Act are extensive, covering amendments to definitions, references to specific ministers, and adjustments to the text of various Acts to ensure they are up-to-date and accurately reflect current legal standards and practices. The Act does not specify any exclusions or thresholds for its application, indicating its broad scope across the specified Acts. The operation of amendments may be affected by application provisions set out in the Notes section of the Act.

Key Provisions

  • The Statute Law Revision Act 2011 (Act) amends various Commonwealth Acts to correct errors, update references, and remove outdated provisions. The Act makes technical amendments to Acts such as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977, and the Corporations Act 2001, among others. It also repeals obsolete Acts such as the Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Registration) Act 1997 and the Road Transport Reform (Vehicles and Traffic) Act 1993. Additionally, the Act updates references to specific Ministers, Departments, and Secretaries to Departments across numerous Acts to reflect changes in government structure and ministerial responsibilities.
  • The Act imposes obligations on entities governed by the amended Acts to comply with the revised provisions. For instance, entities subject to the Corporations Act 2001 must ensure their practices align with the corrected cross-references and definitions. Similarly, entities regulated by the Customs Act 1901 must adapt to the updated references to the Defence Minister and the Finance Minister.
  • Failure to comply with the provisions of the amended Acts can result in civil or criminal penalties, depending on the specific Act. For example, the Customs Act 1901 carries penalties for breaches related to customs duties and regulations, while the Crimes Act 1914 imposes penalties for criminal offences. The maximum penalties vary across different Acts and depend on the severity of the breach or offence. The Act itself does not specify penalties but refers to the penalties prescribed in the respective Acts it amends.

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