New federal laws
What the Parliament has actually passed, in plain English.
373 laws · showing 351–373
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Industry Self-Classification and Other Measures) Act 2023
AmendsPublishers and developers of games, films, and publications can self-classify their products instead of using the government system, affecting how content classification works.
14 Sept 2023In force
Read the lawCustoms Legislation Amendment (Controlled Trials and Other Measures) Act 2023
AmendsPeople involved in clinical trials using controlled drugs gain clearer legal pathways; customs and law enforcement gain updated powers.
14 Sept 2023In force
Read the lawCrimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Act 2023
MajorAmendsPeople charged with or convicted of crimes face changes to criminal offences, sentencing, and court procedures; victims may see changes to rights and protections.
An omnibus of criminal law and law enforcement changes: tightens anti-money-laundering enrolment duties, lets AUSTRAC use automated decision-making for its registers, adjusts witness protection and mutual assistance rules, and recognises the South Australian anti-corruption commission.
13 Sept 2023In force
Read the lawExport Control Amendment (Streamlining Administrative Processes) Act 2023
AmendsBusinesses that export controlled goods face changes to the administrative process for obtaining export permits.
13 Sept 2023In force
Read the lawBiosecurity Amendment (Advanced Compliance Measures) Act 2023
AmendsImporters and producers of plants, animals, and food must meet stricter biosecurity checks and compliance requirements.
13 Sept 2023In force
Read the lawAboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) Act 2023
AmendsAboriginal people with claims to land in Jervis Bay Territory face changes to how land rights and governance are recognised and exercised.
21 Aug 2023In force
Read the lawHealth Insurance Amendment (Prescribed Dental Patients and Other Measures) Act 2023
AmendsPeople with private health insurance face changes to dental cover requirements and arrangements for prescribed dental patients.
21 Aug 2023In force
Read the lawStudent Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Act 2023
AmendsAustralian citizens with student loans who live overseas become subject to a new levy on their repayment obligations.
21 Aug 2023In force
Read the lawTrade Support Loans Amendment Act 2023
AmendsSmall businesses and primary producers who access trade support loans may face changes to loan terms, eligibility, or repayment conditions.
21 Aug 2023In force
Read the lawNational Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Act 2023
MajorAmendsPeople in Australia may face broader surveillance powers, changes to criminal offences, and altered rights in national security investigations and court proceedings.
Acts on the comprehensive review of intelligence legislation: limits transferring the Attorney-General's ASIO powers to other ministers, gives ASIO officers defences against certain computer offences, expands the parliamentary intelligence committee from 11 to 13 members, and widens freedom of information exemptions.
11 Aug 2023In force
Read the lawTelecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Act 2023
AmendsTelecommunications providers and law enforcement agencies gain new powers to access and intercept communications in specified circumstances.
10 Aug 2023In force
Read the lawSocial Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Act 2023
MajorAmendsPeople receiving welfare payments, including JobSeeker and related allowances, face changes to their payment rates or eligibility conditions.
Raises the age of a single parent's youngest child from 8 to 14 for parenting payment, increases JobSeeker and other working age payments, extends the higher JobSeeker rate to people aged 55 rather than 60, and lifts maximum rent assistance.
10 Aug 2023In force
Read the lawInspector-General of Intelligence and Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Modernisation) Act 2023
The title doesn't say who this affects; it appears to update administrative arrangements for the intelligence and security watchdog.
20 Sept 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawInternational Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Amendment Act 2023
Amends20 Sept 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawParliamentary Workplace Support Service (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2023
19 Sept 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawMembers of Parliament (Staff) Amendment Act 2023
AmendsThe title doesn't say who this affects; it appears to concern administrative arrangements for parliamentary staff.
19 Sept 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawFinancial Accountability Regime (Consequential Amendments) Act 2023
This Act makes technical amendments to other laws to align with a new financial accountability regime for Commonwealth bodies.
14 Sept 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawFinancial Accountability Regime Act 2023
14 Sept 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawTreasury Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications and Other Measures) Act 2023
Amends14 Sept 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawAustralian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Amendment (Disclosure of Information) Act 2023
AmendsThe title doesn't say who this affects; it appears to amend administrative rules for the organ donation authority.
21 Aug 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawInspector-General of Aged Care (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2023
This Act makes technical changes to laws following the creation of a new aged care regulator.
17 Aug 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawInspector-General of Aged Care Act 2023
This Act establishes a new independent watchdog body to oversee aged care providers and investigate complaints, affecting how aged care regulation and accountability operate.
17 Aug 2023In forceRoutine legislation
Read the lawJobs and Skills Australia Amendment Act 2023
Amends17 Aug 2023In forceRoutine legislation
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