Schedule 1
Schedule 1 Crimes Act 1900—Offences for
which children 12 years old
and older but under 14 years
old are criminally responsible
(see s 25 (2))
item
offence
1 s 12 (Murder)
2 s 19 (Intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm)
3 s 51 (Sexual assault in the first degree)
4 s 57 (Act of indecency in the first degree)
(see s 3)
Note The Legislation Act contains definitions relevant to this Act.
For example:
• Act
• ACT
• child
• contravene
• corporation
• director of public prosecutions
• found guilty (of an offence)
• function
• indictable offence (see s 190)
• person
• proceeding
• provision
• public trustee and guardian
• statutory declaration
• subordinate law
• summary offence (see s 190).
access, to data held in a computer, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—
see section 412.
account, for part 3.3 (Fraudulent conduct)—see section 325.
agent, for part 3.7 (Bribery and related offences)—see section 353.
aggravated burglary—see section 312.
aggravated perjury, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice
offences)—see section 702.
aggravated robbery—see section 310.
application date—see section 10.
applied provisions—see section 10.
belongs, in relation to property, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery
and related offences)—see section 301.
benefit includes any advantage and is not limited to property.
bet, by a person on an event, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—
see section 363A (1).
burglary—see section 311.
cannabis, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see section 600 (1).
cannabis plant, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
cause—
(a) a loss, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences)
generally—see section 300; and
(b) in relation to an occurrence or state of affairs, for part 3.8A
(Cheating at gambling)—see section 363B.
causes—
(a) damage or another result, for part 4.1 (Property damage
offences)—see section 400; and
(b) for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see section 412; and
(c) damage or disruption, for part 4.3 (Sabotage)—see section 422;
and
(d) a detriment or another result, for chapter 7 (Administration of
justice offences)—see section 700.
commercial quantity, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
section 601.
conceal a thing, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
conduct—
(a) for the Act generally—see section 13; and
(b) for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see section 363A (1).
controlled drug, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
controlled plant, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
controlled precursor, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
corrupts a betting outcome, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—
see section 363C.
create—a law creates an offence if it directly or indirectly creates the
offence or directly or indirectly affects its scope or operation.
criminal activity, for chapter 6A (Participation in criminal groups)—
see section 650.
criminal group, for chapter 6A (Participation in criminal groups)—
see section 651.
cultivates a plant, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
cultivation, of a plant, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
damage—
(a) property, for part 4.1 (Property damage offences)—see
section 400; and
(b) to a public facility, for part 4.3 (Sabotage)—see section 422.
data, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see section 412.
data held in a computer, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see
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data storage device, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see
death means—
(a) the irreversible cessation of all function of a person’s brain
(including the brain stem); or
(b) the irreversible cessation of circulation of blood in a person’s
body.
deception, for part 3.3 (Fraudulent conduct)—see section 325.
detriment includes any disadvantage and is not limited to personal
injury or to loss of or damage to property.
directly derived, for part 6.7 (Offences relating to property derived
from drug offences)—see section 638.
dishonest, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences)—
see section 300.
document, for part 3.6 (Forgery and related offences)—see
section 343.
drug offence, for part 6.7 (Offences relating to property derived from
drug offences)—see section 637.
duty, of a person who is a public official, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud,
bribery and related offences)—see section 300.
electronic communication, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see
employee includes a servant.
encourage, a person, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see
engage in conduct—see section 13.
event, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see section 363A (1).
evidence, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—
evidential burden—see section 58 (7).
explosive means a substance or article that—
(a) is manufactured for the purpose of producing an explosion; or
(b) a person has with the intention of using it to produce an
explosion.
false document, for part 3.6 (Forgery and related offences)—see
section 344.
fault element—see section 17.
fault element of basic intent—see section 30 (1).
favour, for part 3.7 (Bribery and related offences)—see section 352.
financial advantage, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see
financial disadvantage, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see
firearm includes an airgun and an airpistol.
forgery—see section 346.
function, of an agent, for part 3.7 (Bribery and related offences)—
see section 352.
gain, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences)—see
section 300.
harm means—
(a) physical harm to a person, including unconsciousness, pain,
disfigurement, infection with a disease and any physical contact
with the person that a person might reasonably object to in the
circumstances (whether or not the person was aware of it at the
time); and
(b) harm to a person’s mental health, including psychological harm,
but not including mere ordinary emotional reactions (for
example, distress, grief, fear or anger);
whether temporary or permanent, but does not include being
subjected to any force or impact that is within the limits of what is
acceptable as incidental to social interaction or to life in the
community.
impairment, of electronic communication to or from a computer, for
part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see section 412.
in a legal proceeding, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice
offences)—see section 701 (3).
indirectly derived, for part 6.7 (Offences relating to property derived
from drug offences)—see section 638.
intention—see section 18.
intermediary, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—see
the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991, section 4AG.
interpreter, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—
intoxication—see section 30 (1).
irreversible means irreversible by natural or artificial means.
knife includes—
(a) a knife blade; and
(b) a razor blade; and
(c) any other blade.
knowledge—see section 19.
large commercial quantity, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—
see section 601.
law means an Act or subordinate law, and includes a provision of an
Act or subordinate law.
law enforcement officer, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice
offences)—see section 700.
legal burden—see section 56 (3).
legal proceeding, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—
see section 701.
loss, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences)—see
section 300.
manufacture, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see section 606.
manufactures, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
section 606.
menace, for part 3.5 (Blackmail)—see section 340.
mental impairment—see section 27.
modification, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see section 412.
motor vehicle—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999,
dictionary.
Nazi symbol, for part 7A.2 (Public display of Nazi symbols)—see
section 751.
negligent—see section 21.
obtain—
(a) for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences)
generally—see section 300; and
(b) for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see section 363D.
obtaining property by deception—see section 326.
offence means an offence against a law.
offensive weapon includes the following:
(a) anything made or adapted for use for causing injury to or
incapacitating a person;
(b) anything that a person has with the intention of using, or
threatening to use, to cause injury to or incapacitate someone
else;
(c) a firearm, or anything that may reasonably be taken in the
circumstances to be a firearm;
(d) a knife, or anything that may reasonably be taken in the
circumstances to be a knife;
(e) an explosive, or anything that may reasonably be taken in the
circumstances to be or contain an explosive.
perjury, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—see
section 703.
physical element of an offence—see section 14.
possession, of a thing, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
prepare a drug for supply, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
principal, for part 3.7 (Bribery and related offences)—see
section 353.
proceeds of a drug offence, for part 6.7 (Offences relating to property
derived from drug offences)—see section 638.
product, of a plant, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
(a) for this Act generally—includes the following:
(i) electricity;
(ii) gas;
(iii) water;
(iv) a wild creature that is tamed or ordinarily kept in captivity
or that is, or is being taken into, someone’s possession;
(v) any organ or part of a human body and any blood, ova,
semen or other substance extracted from a human body;
and
(b) for part 4.1 (Property damage offences)—see section 400.
Note For further definition of property, see the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1.
property offence, for part 4.3 (Sabotage)—see section 422.
public duty, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related
offences)—see section 300.
public facility, for part 4.3 (Sabotage)—see section 422.
public official, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related
offences)—see section 300.
receiving—see section 313.
reckless—see section 20.
required geographical nexus, for part 2.7 (Geographical
application)—see section 63 (1).
robbery—see section 309.
self-induced intoxication—see section 30 (2).
sell, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see section 600.
serious computer offence, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see
serious harm means any harm (including the cumulative effect of
more than 1 harm) that—
(a) endangers, or is likely to endanger, human life; or
(b) is, or is likely to be, significant and longstanding.
services, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences)—
see section 300.
special liability provision means—
(a) a provision providing that absolute liability applies to 1 or more
(but not all) of the physical elements of an offence; or
(b) a provision providing that, in a prosecution for an offence, it is
not necessary to prove that the defendant knew something; or
(c) a provision providing that, in a prosecution for an offence, it is
not necessary to prove that the defendant knew or believed
something.
statement, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—see
section 700.
subpoena, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—
supply—
(a) for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences)—see
section 300; and
(b) for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see section 600 (1).
sworn statement, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—
territory public official, for chapter 3 (Theft, fraud, bribery and
related offences)—see section 300.
theft—see section 308 (Theft) and section 321 (Minor theft).
threat—
(a) for this Act generally—includes a threat made by any conduct,
whether explicit or implicit and whether conditional or
unconditional; and
(b) for part 4.1 (Property damage offences)—see section 402.
trafficable quantity, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see
section 601.
traffics in a controlled drug, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—
see section 602.
transport, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see section 600 (1).
unauthorised computer function, for part 4.3 (Sabotage)—see
section 422.
unwarranted demand with a menace, for part 3.5 (Blackmail)—see
section 341.
witness, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—
About the endnotes 1
1 About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the
amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law
but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are
annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be
obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details
of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are
underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered
provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2 Abbreviation key
A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
AF = Approved form o = order
am = amended om = omitted/repealed
amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
CN = Commencement notice pres = present
def = definition prev = previous
DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
dict = dictionary pt = part
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
Assembly reloc = relocated
div = division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
hdg = heading s = section/subsection
IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
LR = legislation register sub = substituted
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
mod = modified/modification or to be expired
Criminal Code 2002 A2002-51
notified LR 20 December 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.23 commenced 1 July 2003 (s 2 (2) and see Territory
Records Act 2002 A2002-18, s 2 (2))
remainder commenced 1 January 2003 (s 2 (1))
as amended by
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2003
(No 2) A2003-47 pt 3
notified LR 31 October 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 October 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 1 November 2003 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2003 (No 2) A2003-56 sch 3 pt 3.7
notified LR 5 December 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 December 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 19 December 2003 (s 2)
Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences)
Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 ss 3-10
notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
ss 3-10 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))
Criminal Code (Serious Drug Offences) Amendment Act 2004
A2004-56
notified LR 6 September 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 6 March 2005 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Criminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment
Act 2005 A2005-53
notified LR 26 October 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 23 November 2005 (s 2)
Criminal Code (Mental Impairment) Amendment Act 2006 A2006-14
notified LR 6 April 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 7 April 2006 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2007
A2007-22 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 5 September 2007
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 September 2007 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 6 September 2007 (s 2)
Children and Young People Act 2008 A2008-19 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 17 July 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 July 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 27 February 2009 (s 2 and CN2008-17 (and
see CN2008-13))
Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 A2008-26
sch 2 pt 2.6
notified LR 14 August 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.6 commenced 14 February 2009 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2008 A2008-44 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 9 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 30 May 2009 (s 2 and CN2009-4)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2009 A2009-24 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 3 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 3 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 4 September 2009 (s 2)
Personal Property Securities Act 2010 A2010-15 sch 2 pt 2.2
notified LR 1 April 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 April 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.2 commenced 30 January 2012 (s 2 (2) (b))
Crimes (Serious Organised Crime) Amendment Act 2010 A2010-25
pt 3
notified LR 8 July 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 July 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 9 July 2010 (s 2)
Criminal Code Amendment Act 2010 A2010-44
notified LR 24 November 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 November 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 25 November 2010 (s 2)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2011 A2011-7 pt 4
notified LR 16 March 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 17 March 2011 (s 2)
Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments)
Act 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.48
notified LR 30 June 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.48 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1))
Evidence (Consequential Amendments) Act 2011 A2011-48 sch 1
pt 1.15
notified LR 22 November 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.15 commenced 1 March 2012 (s 2 (1) and see Evidence
Act 2011 A2011-12, s 2 and CN2012-4)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.11
notified LR 22 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.11 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2013 A2013-12 pt 5
notified LR 17 April 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 24 April 2013 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.10
notified LR 24 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.10 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)
Criminal Code (Cheating at Gambling) Amendment Act 2013
A2013-26
notified LR 20 August 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 August 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 21 August 2013 (s 2)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013-50 pt 7
notified LR 9 December 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December 2013 (LA s 75)
pt 7 commenced 10 December 2013 (s 2 (2))
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2014 A2014-51
sch 1 pt 1.6 (as am by A2015-38 amdt 2.54)
notified LR 12 November 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 November 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 1 March 2016 (s 2 (as am by A2015-38
amdt 2.54))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-3 pt 8
notified LR 2 March 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 2 March 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
s 32 commenced 2 June 2015 (s 2 (2))
pt 8 remainder commenced 3 March 2015 (s 2 (1))
Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-10 pt 8
notified LR 7 April 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 April 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 8 commenced 21 April 2015 (s 2 (2))
Mental Health Act 2015 A2015-38 sch 2 pt 2.2, sch 2 pt 2.4 div 2.4.9
notified LR 7 October 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 October 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.2 (amdt 2.54) commenced 8 October 2015 (s 2 (2))
sch 2 pt 2.4 div 2.4.9 commenced 1 March 2016 (s 2 (1) and see
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2014 A2014-51,
s 2 (as am by A2015-38 amdt 2.54))
Note Sch 2 pt 2.2 (amdt 2.54) only amends the Mental Health
(Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2014 A2014-51
Statute Law Amendment Act 2015 (No 2) A2015-50 sch 3 pt 3.13
notified LR 25 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.13 commenced 9 December 2015 (s 2)
Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016
(No 2) A2016-13 sch 1 pt 1.17
notified LR 16 March 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.17 commenced 1 April 2016 (s 2 and see Protection of
Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016-1 s 2)
Family Violence Act 2016 A2016-42 sch 3 pt 3.10 (as am by A2017-10
s 7)
notified LR 18 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.10 commenced 1 May 2017 (s 2 (2) as am by A2017-10 s 7)
Discrimination Amendment Act 2016 A2016-49 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 23 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3 commenced 3 April 2017 (s 2 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.1 remainder commenced 24 August 2016 (s 2 (1))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (No 2) A2017-9 pt 5
notified LR 5 April 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 6 April 2017 (s 2)
Family and Personal Violence Legislation Amendment Act 2017
A2017-10 s 7
notified LR 6 April 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
s 7 commenced 30 April 2017 (s 2 (1))
Note This Act only amends the Family Violence Act 2016
A2016-42.
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2017
(No 2) A2017-14 pt 4
notified LR 17 May 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 May 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 24 May 2017 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2017
A2017-21 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 8 August 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 15 August 2017 (s 2)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-6 pt 4
notified LR 1 March 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 2 March 2018 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2018 A2018-42 sch 3 pt 3.11
notified LR 8 November 2018
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.11 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))
Integrity Commission Act 2018 A2018-52 sch 1 pt 1.9 (as am by
A2019-18 s 4)
notified LR 11 December 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 1 December 2019 (s 2 (2) (a) as am by
A2019-18 s 4)
Integrity Commission Amendment Act 2019 A2019-18
notified LR 14 June 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3, s 4 commenced 15 June 2019 (s 2 (1))
Note This Act only amends the Integrity Commission Act 2018
A2018-52.
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-23 pt 6
notified LR 8 August 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 15 August 2019 (s 2 (1))
Drugs of Dependence (Personal Cannabis Use) Amendment Act 2019
A2019-34 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 10 October 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 31 January 2020 (s 2 (1) and CN2020-1))
Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2019 A2019-41
sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 31 October 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3 commenced 31 January 2020 (s 2 and CN2020-2)
amdt 1.1, amdt 1.12 commenced 31 January 2020 (s 2 and CN2020-2)
sch 1 pt 1.1 remainder commenced 9 March 2020 (s 2 and CN2020-4)
Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-42 pt 11
notified LR 27 August 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 August 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 11 commenced 28 August 2020 (s 2 (9))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2021 A2021-6 pt 6
notified 8 April 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 April 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 9 April 2021 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment
Act 2021 (No 2) A2021-33 pt 8
notified LR 10 December 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 December 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 8 commenced 11 December 2021 (s 2 (3))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-33 pt 5
notified LR 6 September 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 13 September 2023 (s 2)
Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-37 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 29 September 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 30 September 2023 (s 2)
Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Legislation Amendment
Act 2023 A2023-45 pt 6, sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 15 November 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
s 93, ss 95-98 commenced 22 November 2023 (s 2 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 27 March 2024 (s 2 (2) (a))
pt 6 remainder commenced 1 July 2025 (s 2 (3))
Children and Young People Amendment Act 2023 A2023-49 sch 1
pt 1.1 (as am by A2024-3 s 4)
notified LR 15 November 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 July 2024 (s 2 (2) as am by
A2024-3 s 4)
Children and Young People Amendment Act 2024 A2024-3
notified LR 19 February 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 February 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 20 February 2024 (s 2)
Note This Act only amends the Children and Young People
Amendment Act 2023 A2023-49.
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.27, sch 4
pt 4.50
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.27, sch 4 pt 4.50 commenced 16 November 2025
(s 2 (1), (9))
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2026
A2026-4 pt 5
notified LR 16 February 2026
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 February 2026 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 23 February 2026 (s 2)
Commencement
s 2 om LA s 89 (4)
Codification
s 5 am A2017-14 s 11
(2), (3) exp on the application date (s 5 (3) and see s 10)
Delayed application of ch 2 to certain offences
s 8 am A2003-47 s 9, s 10; ss renum R3 LA (see A2003-47 s 11);
A2005-53 s 4; A2017-14 s 12
exp on the application date (s 8 (5) and see s 10)
Delayed application of div 2.3.2 etc
s 9 om A2006-14 s 4
Definitions—applied provisions and application date
s 10 am A2003-56 amdt 3.128, amdt 3.129; A2004-15 s 4
sub A2005-53 s 5
am A2006-14 ss 5-7; A2007-22 amdt 1.23; A2009-24
amdt 1.18; A2013-50 s 17
sub A2017-14 s 13
am A2025-29 amdt 4.50
exp on the application date (s 10 (3) and see s 10 (1))
Establishing guilt of offences
s 12 am A2005-53 s 6, s 7
Definitions—conduct and engage in conduct
s 13 am A2013-26 s 4
Omissions
s 16 am A2013-50 s 18
Children under 14—criminal responsibility
s 25 sub A2023-45 s 93, s 94
Children 12 and over but under 14—knowledge that conduct wrong
s 26 sub A2023-45 s 93, s 94
Mental impairment and criminal responsibility
s 28 am A2005-53 amdt 2.2; A2006-14 s 8; A2021-33 s 16
Mental impairment and other defences
s 29 am A2005-53 amdt 2.3
Intoxication—interpretation
s 30 textual correction R3 (RI)-R55 (RI), R56
Mistake or ignorance of fact—fault elements other than negligence
s 35 am A2005-53 amdt 2.4
Mistake or ignorance of law creating offence
s 37 om A2005-53 s 8
Lawful purpose
div 2.3.6 hdg ins A2010-44 s 4
Lawful possession
s 43A ins A2010-44 s 4
Complicity and common purpose
s 45 am A2005-53 s 9
(9)-(11) exp 23 November 2006 (s 45 (11))
am A2010-25 s 6
Joint commission
s 45A ins A2010-25 s 7
Commission by proxy
s 46 hdg sub A2005-53 amdt 2.5; A2010-25 s 8
Incitement
s 47 am A2018-6 s 17, s 18; ss renum R42 LA; A2023-45 s 95,
s 96
Geographical application—double criminality
s 65 am A2005-53 amdt 2.6
Geographical application—procedure
s 66 am A2005-53 amdt 2.7; A2006-14 s 9
Definitions—pt 4.1
s 100 renum as s 400
Person to whom property belongs
s 101 renum as s 401
Threats
s 102 renum as s 402
Damaging property
s 103 renum as s 403
Arson
s 104 renum as s 404
Causing bushfires
s 105 renum as s 405
Threat to cause property damage—fear of death or serious harm
s 106 renum as s 406
Threat to cause property damage
s 107 renum as s 407
Possession of thing with intent to damage property
s 108 renum as s 408
Consent—pt 4.1 offences
s 109 renum as s 409
Claim of right—pt 4.1 offences
s 110 renum as s 410
Self-defence
s 111 renum as s 411
Definitions—pt 4.2
s 112 renum as s 412
Limited meaning of access to data etc
s 113 renum as s 413
Meaning of unauthorised access, modification or impairment
s 114 renum as s 414
Unauthorised access, modification or impairment with intent to commit
serious offence
s 115 renum as s 415
Unauthorised modification of data to cause impairment
s 116 renum as s 416
Unauthorised impairment of electronic communication
s 117 renum as s 417
Possession of data with intent to commit serious computer offence
s 118 renum as s 418
Producing, supplying or obtaining data with intent to commit serious
s 119 renum as s 419
Unauthorised access to or modification of restricted data held in computer
s 120 renum as s 420
Unauthorised impairment of data held in computer disc, credit card etc
s 121 renum as s 421
Definitions—pt 4.3
s 122 renum as s 422
Sabotage
s 123 renum as s 423
Threaten sabotage
s 124 renum as s 424
s 125 renum as s 425
Repeal of Criminal Code 2001
s 126 om LA s 89 (3)
Consequential amendments—sch 1
s 127 om R1 LA
Theft, fraud, bribery and related offences
ch 3 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Interpretation for ch 3
pt 3.1 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Definitions—ch 3
s 300 ins A2004-15 s 5
def belongs ins A2004-15 s 5
def cause ins A2004-15 s 5
def dishonest ins A2004-15 s 5
def duty ins A2004-15 s 5
def gain ins A2004-15 s 5
def loss ins A2004-15 s 5
def obtain ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2013-26 s 5
def public duty ins A2004-15 s 5
def public official ins A2004-15 s 5
def services ins A2004-15 s 5
def supply ins A2004-15 s 5
def territory public official ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2007-22 amdt 1.24; A2015-10 s 29; A2018-52
amdt 1.73; pars renum R45 LA; A2023-37 amdt 1.8; pars
renum R52 LA
Person to whom property belongs for ch 3
s 301 ins A2004-15 s 5
Dishonesty a matter for trier of fact
s 302 ins A2004-15 s 5
Theft and related offences
pt 3.2 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Interpretation for pt 3.2
div 3.2.1 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Dishonesty for pt 3.2
s 303 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2013-19 amdt 3.70
Appropriation of property for pt 3.2
s 304 ins A2004-15 s 5
Person to whom property belongs for pt 3.2
s 305 ins A2004-15 s 5
Intention of permanently depriving for pt 3.2
s 306 ins A2004-15 s 5
General deficiency
s 307 ins A2004-15 s 5
Indictable offences for pt 3.2
div 3.2.2 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Theft
s 308 ins A2004-15 s 5
Robbery
s 309 ins A2004-15 s 5
Aggravated robbery
s 310 ins A2004-15 s 5
Burglary
s 311 ins A2004-15 s 5
Aggravated burglary
s 312 ins A2004-15 s 5
Receiving
s 313 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2013-50 s 19
Receiving—meaning of stolen property
s 314 ins A2004-15 s 5
sub A2013-50 s 20
Going equipped for theft etc
s 315 ins A2004-15 s 5
Going equipped with offensive weapon for theft etc
s 316 ins A2004-15 s 5
Making off without payment
s 317 reloc and renum as s 322A
Taking etc motor vehicle without consent
s 318 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2017-21 amdt 1.14
Summary offences for pt 3.2
div 3.2.3 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
reloc A2008-44 amdt 1.48
Dishonestly taking territory property
s 319 ins A2004-15 s 5
Dishonestly retaining territory property
s 320 ins A2004-15 s 5
Minor theft
s 321 ins A2004-15 s 5
Removal of articles on public exhibition
s 322 ins A2004-15 s 5
Making off without payment
s 322A (prev s 317) ins A2004-15 s 5
reloc and renum as s 322A A2008-44 amdt 1.47
Making off without payment—minor offence
s 323 ins A2004-15 s 5
Unlawful possession of stolen property
s 324 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2011-7 s 10
Fraudulent conduct
pt 3.3 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Interpretation for pt 3.3
div 3.3.1 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Definitions—pt 3.3
s 325 ins A2004-15 s 5
def account ins A2004-15 s 5
def deception ins A2004-15 s 5
Obtaining property by deception
div 3.3.2 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Obtaining property by deception
s 326 ins A2004-15 s 5
Dishonesty for div 3.3.2
s 327 ins A2004-15 s 5
Meaning of obtains for div 3.3.2
s 328 ins A2004-15 s 5
Intention of permanently depriving—div 3.3.2
s 329 ins A2004-15 s 5
Money transfers
s 330 ins A2004-15 s 5
General deficiency for div 3.3.2
s 331 ins A2004-15 s 5
Other indictable offences for pt 3.3
div 3.3.3 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Obtaining financial advantage by deception
s 332 ins A2004-15 s 5
General dishonesty
s 333 ins A2004-15 s 5
Conspiracy to defraud
s 334 ins A2004-15 s 5
Summary offences for pt 3.3
div 3.3.4 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Obtaining financial advantage from the Territory
s 335 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 s 10, s 11
Passing valueless cheques
s 336 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.8
False or misleading statements, information and documents
pt 3.4 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Making false statements on oath or in statutory declarations
s 336A ins A2005-53 s 12
Making false or misleading statements
s 337 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.9, amdt 2.10; A2013-19 amdt 3.71
Giving false or misleading information
s 338 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.11, amdt 2.12
Producing false or misleading documents
s 339 ins A2004-15 s 5
Blackmail
pt 3.5 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Meaning of menace for pt 3.5
s 340 ins A2004-15 s 5
Meaning of unwarranted demand with a menace for pt 3.5
s 341 ins A2004-15 s 5
Blackmail
s 342 ins A2004-15 s 5
Forgery and related offences
pt 3.6 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Interpretation for pt 3.6
div 3.6.1 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Definitions—pt 3.6
s 343 ins A2004-15 s 5
def document ins A2004-15 s 5
def false document ins A2004-15 s 5
Meaning of false document etc for pt 3.6
s 344 ins A2004-15 s 5
Inducing acceptance that document genuine
s 345 ins A2004-15 s 5
Offences for pt 3.6
div 3.6.2 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Forgery
s 346 ins A2004-15 s 5
Using false document
s 347 ins A2004-15 s 5
Possessing false document
s 348 ins A2004-15 s 5
Making or possessing device etc for making false document
s 349 ins A2004-15 s 5
False accounting
s 350 ins A2004-15 s 5
False statement by officer of body
s 351 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2015-3 s 31
Bribery and related offences
pt 3.7 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Interpretation for pt 3.7
div 3.7.1 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Definitions—pt 3.7
s 352 ins A2004-15 s 5
def agent ins A2004-15 s 5
def benefit ins A2004-15 s 5
om A2005-53 amdt 2.13
def favour ins A2004-15 s 5
def function ins A2004-15 s 5
def principal ins A2004-15 s 5
Meaning of agent and principal for pt 3.7
s 353 ins A2004-15 s 5
Dishonesty for pt 3.7
s 354 ins A2004-15 s 5
Meaning of obtain for pt 3.7
s 355 ins A2004-15 s 5
Offences for pt 3.7
div 3.7.2 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Bribery
s 356 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.14, amdt 2.15
Other corrupting benefits
s 357 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.16
Payola
s 358 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.17, amdt 2.18
Abuse of public office
s 359 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.19, amdt 2.20; A2023-37 amdt 1.9
Impersonation or obstruction of territory public officials
pt 3.8 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Indictable offences for pt 3.8
div 3.8.1 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
om A2008-44 amdt 1.49
Impersonating territory public official
s 360 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2005-53 amdt 2.21
Obstructing territory public official
s 361 ins A2004-15 s 5
Summary offences for pt 3.8
div 3.8.2 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
om A2008-44 amdt 1.50
Impersonating police officer
s 362 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2012-21 amdt 3.37
Obstructing territory public official—minor offence
s 363 hdg sub A2008-44 amdt 1.51
am R43 LA
s 363 ins A2004-15 s 5
Cheating at gambling
pt 3.8A hdg ins A2013-26 s 6
Interpretation—pt 3.8A
div 3.8A.1 hdg ins A2013-26 s 6
Definitions—pt 3.8A
s 363A ins A2013-26 s 6
def bet ins A2013-26 s 6
def cause ins A2013-26 s 6
def conduct ins A2013-26 s 6
def corrupts a betting outcome ins A2013-26 s 6
def encourage ins A2013-26 s 6
def event ins A2013-26 s 6
def financial advantage ins A2013-26 s 6
def financial disadvantage ins A2013-26 s 6
def obtain ins A2013-26 s 6
Meaning of cause—pt 3.8A
s 363B ins A2013-26 s 6
Meaning of corrupts a betting outcome—pt 3.8A
s 363C ins A2013-26 s 6
Meaning of obtain—pt 3.8A
s 363D ins A2013-26 s 6
Proof of certain matters not required for offences against part 3.8A
s 363E ins A2013-26 s 6
Offences—pt 3.8A
div 3.8A.2 hdg ins A2013-26 s 6
Conduct that corrupts betting outcome
s 363F ins A2013-26 s 6
Bet with information about corrupt betting outcome
s 363G ins A2013-26 s 6
Bet with inside information
s 363H ins A2013-26 s 6
Procedural matters for ch 3
pt 3.9 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
General—pt 3.9
div 3.9.1 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Stolen property held by dealers etc—owners rights
s 364 ins A2004-15 s 5
Stolen property held by police—disposal
s 365 ins A2004-15 s 5
Procedure and evidence—theft, receiving etc
s 366 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2015-50 amdt 3.85
Certain proceedings not to be heard together
s 367 ins A2004-15 s 5
Indictment for offence relating to deeds, money etc
s 368 ins A2004-15 s 5
Theft of motor vehicle—cancellation of licence
s 369 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2017-21 amdt 1.15
Alternative verdicts—ch 3
div 3.9.2 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Alternative verdicts—aggravated robbery and robbery
s 369A ins A2017-9 s 7
Alternative verdicts—aggravated burglary and burglary
s 369B ins A2017-9 s 7
Alternative verdicts—theft and taking motor vehicle without consent
s 370 ins A2004-15 s 5
Alternative verdicts—theft or obtaining property by deception and receiving
s 371 ins A2004-15 s 5
Alternative verdicts—theft and obtaining property by deception
s 372 ins A2004-15 s 5
Verdict of ‘theft or receiving’ etc
s 373 ins A2004-15 s 5
Alternative verdicts—making false or misleading statements
s 374 ins A2004-15 s 5
Forfeiture—ch 3
div 3.9.3 hdg ins A2004-15 s 5
Going equipped offences—forfeiture
s 375 ins A2004-15 s 5
Unlawful possession offence—forfeiture
s 376 ins A2004-15 s 5;
am A2016-13 amdt 1.52
Unlawful possession offence—disposal of forfeited property by public
trustee and guardian
s 377 hdg am A2016-13 amdt 1.52
s 377 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2010-15 amdt 2.2; ss renum R21 LA; A2012-21
amdt 3.38; A2016-13 amdt 1.52, amdt 1.53; A2025-29
amdt 4.50
Unlawful possession offence—return of or compensation for forfeited
property
s 378 ins A2004-15 s 5
am A2016-13 amdt 1.54
Forgery offences—forfeiture
s 379 ins A2004-15 s 5
Definitions—pt 4.1
s 400 (prev s 100) def property sub A2004-15 s 6
renum A2004-15 s 7
Person to whom property belongs
s 401 (prev s 101) renum A2004-15 s 7
Meaning of threat for pt 4.1
s 402 (prev s 102) renum A2004-15 s 7
sub A2005-53 amdt 2.22
Damaging property
s 403 (prev s 103) renum A2004-15 s 7
Arson
s 404 (prev s 104) renum A2004-15 s 7
am A2013-19 amdt 3.72
Causing bushfires
s 405 (prev s 105) renum A2004-15 s 7
Threat to cause property damage—fear of death or serious harm
s 406 (prev s 106) renum A2004-15 s 7
Threat to cause property damage
s 407 (prev s 107) renum A2004-15 s 7
am A2013-19 amdt 3.72
Possession of thing with intent to damage property
s 408 (prev s 108) renum A2004-15 s 7
Defences—pt 4.1
div 4.1.3 hdg note sub A2013-19 amdt 3.73
Consent—pt 4.1 offences
s 409 (prev s 109) renum A2004-15 s 7
Claim of right—pt 4.1 offences
s 410 (prev s 110) renum A2004-15 s 7
Self-defence
s 411 (prev s 111) renum A2004-15 s 7
Definitions—pt 4.2
s 412 (prev s 112) renum A2004-15 s 7
def impairment sub A2025-29 amdt 3.77
Limited meaning of access to data etc
s 413 (prev s 113) renum A2004-15 s 7
Meaning of unauthorised access, modification or impairment
s 414 (prev s 114) renum A2004-15 s 7
Unauthorised access, modification or impairment with intent to commit
serious offence
s 415 (prev s 115) renum A2004-15 s 7
am A2013-19 amdt 3.74
Unauthorised modification of data to cause impairment
s 416 (prev s 116) renum A2004-15 s 7
Unauthorised impairment of electronic communication
s 417 (prev s 117) renum A2004-15 s 7
Possession of data with intent to commit serious computer offence
s 418 (prev s 118) renum A2004-15 s 7
Producing, supplying or obtaining data with intent to commit serious
s 419 (prev s 119) renum A2004-15 s 7
Unauthorised access to or modification of restricted data held in computer
s 420 (prev s 120) renum A2004-15 s 7
Unauthorised impairment of data held in computer disc, credit card etc
s 421 (prev s 121) renum A2004-15 s 7
Definitions—pt 4.3
s 422 (prev s 122) renum A2004-15 s 7
Sabotage
s 423 (prev s 123) renum A2004-15 s 7
Threaten sabotage
s 424 (prev s 124) renum A2004-15 s 7
am A2005-53 amdt 2.23; A2013-19 amdt 3.74
Miscellaneous
ch 5 hdg reloc and renum as ch 8 hdg
s 425 reloc and renum as s 800
Serious drug offences
ch 6 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Interpretation for ch 6
pt 6.1 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Definitions—ch 6
s 600 am A2019-23 s 27
def cannabis ins A2004-56 s 5
sub A2019-23 s 26
def cannabis plant ins A2004-56 s 5
def commercial quantity ins A2004-56 s 5
def conceal ins A2004-56 s 5
def controlled drug ins A2004-56 s 5
def controlled plant ins A2004-56 s 5
def controlled precursor ins A2004-56 s 5
def cultivates ins A2004-56 s 5
def cultivation ins A2004-56 s 5
def large commercial quantity ins A2004-56 s 5
def manufacture ins A2004-56 s 5
def manufactures ins A2004-56 s 5
def possession ins A2004-56 s 5
def prepare ins A2004-56 s 5
def sell ins A2004-56 s 5
def supply ins A2004-56 s 5
def trafficable quantity ins A2004-56 s 5
def traffics ins A2004-56 s 5
am R7 LA
def transport ins A2004-56 s 5
Meaning of trafficable quantity, commercial quantity and large commercial
quantity
s 601 ins A2004-56 s 5
Trafficking in controlled drugs
pt 6.2 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Meaning of trafficking
s 602 ins A2004-56 s 5
Trafficking in controlled drug
s 603 ins A2004-56 s 5
am A2011-7 s 11
Trafficking offence—presumption if trafficable quantity possessed etc
s 604 ins A2004-56 s 5
am A2015-50 amdt 3.86
Complicity, incitement and conspiracy offences do not apply to buyers of
drugs
s 605 ins A2004-56 s 5
am A2008-26 amdt 2.14; A2019-34 amdt 1.1
Manufacturing controlled drugs and precursors
pt 6.3 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Meaning of manufacture
s 606 ins A2004-56 s 5
Manufacturing controlled drug for selling
s 607 ins A2004-56 s 5
Manufacturing offence—presumption if trafficable quantity manufactured
s 608 ins A2004-56 s 5
Manufacturing controlled drug
s 609 ins A2004-56 s 5
Selling controlled precursor for manufacture of controlled drug
s 610 ins A2004-56 s 5
Manufacturing controlled precursor for manufacture of controlled drug
s 611 ins A2004-56 s 5
Possessing controlled precursor
s 612 ins A2004-56 s 5
Possessing offence—presumption if controlled precursor possessed to
manufacture controlled drug
s 612A ins A2013-12 s 23
Supplying substance, equipment or instructions for manufacturing
s 613 ins A2004-56 s 5
am A2013-12 s 24
Possessing substance, equipment or instructions for manufacturing
s 614 ins A2004-56 s 5
am A2008-26 amdt 2.14; A2013-12 s 24; A2019-34 amdt 1.1
Possessing tablet press
s 614A ins A2013-12 s 25
Cultivating controlled plants
pt 6.4 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Meaning of cultivate
s 615 ins A2004-56 s 5
Cultivating controlled plant for selling
s 616 ins A2004-56 s 5
Cultivating offence—presumption if trafficable quantity cultivated
s 617 ins A2004-56 s 5
Cultivating controlled plant
s 618 ins A2004-56 s 5
Selling controlled plant
s 619 ins A2004-56 s 5
Supplying plant material, equipment or instructions for cultivating controlled
plant
s 620 ins A2004-56 s 5
am A2013-12 s 26
Possessing plant material, equipment or instructions for cultivating
controlled plant
s 621 ins A2004-56 s 5
am A2013-12 s 26
Display of drug pipes
pt 6.4A hdg ins A2015-3 s 32
Display of drug pipes
s 621A ins A2015-3 s 32
Drug offences involving children
pt 6.5 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Supplying controlled drug to child for selling
s 622 ins A2004-56 s 5
Supplying offence—presumption if trafficable quantity supplied etc
s 623 ins A2004-56 s 5
Procuring child to traffic in controlled drug
s 624 ins A2004-56 s 5
Supplying controlled drug to child
s 625 ins A2004-56 s 5
Children not criminally responsible for offences against pt 6.5
s 626 ins A2004-56 s 5
General provisions for drug offences
pt 6.6 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Application—pt 6.6
s 627 ins A2004-56 s 5
Carrying on business of trafficking
s 628 ins A2004-56 s 5
Single offence for trafficking etc on different occasions
s 629 ins A2004-56 s 5
Single offence for different parcels trafficked etc on the same occasion
s 630 ins A2004-56 s 5
Single offence—working out quantities if different kinds of controlled drug
etc involved
s 631 ins A2004-56 s 5; pars renum R51 LA
Knowledge or recklessness about identity of controlled drugs, plants and
precursors
s 632 ins A2004-56 s 5
Alternative verdicts—mistaken belief about identity of controlled drug,
precursor or plant
s 633 ins A2004-56 s 5
Alternative verdicts—mistaken belief about quantity of controlled drug,
precursor or plant
s 634 ins A2004-56 s 5
Alternative verdicts—different quantities
s 635 ins A2004-56 s 5
Alternative verdicts—trafficking and obtaining property by deception
s 636 ins A2004-56 s 5
Alternative verdicts—trafficking in or possessing controlled drug
s 636A ins A2011-7 s 12
am A2019-34 amdt 1.2; pars renum R46 LA
Offences relating to property derived from drug offences
pt 6.7 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
Meaning of drug offence
s 637 ins A2004-56 s 5
Property directly or indirectly derived from drug offence
s 638 ins A2004-56 s 5
Concealing etc property derived from drug offence
s 639 ins A2004-56 s 5
Receiving property directly derived from drug offence
s 640 ins A2004-56 s 5
Application of ch 6
pt 6.8 hdg ins A2004-56 s 5
om R16 LA
Uncertainty about when conduct engaged in
s 641 ins A2004-56 s 5
exp 6 March 2010 (s 641 (3))
Participation in criminal groups
ch 6A hdg ins A2010-25 s 9
Meaning of criminal activity—ch 6A
s 650 ins A2010-25 s 9
Meaning of criminal group—ch 6A
s 651 ins A2010-25 s 9
Participating in a criminal group
s 652 ins A2010-25 s 9
Participating in a criminal group—causing harm
s 653 ins A2010-25 s 9
am A2013-12 s 27
Participating in a criminal group—property damage
s 654 ins A2010-25 s 9
am A2013-12 ss 28-30; A2013-19 amdt 3.75
Recruiting people to engage in criminal activity
s 655 ins A2010-25 s 9
am A2023-45 s 97; ss renum R53 LA
Administration of justice offences
ch 7 hdg ins A2005-53 s 13
Interpretation for ch 7
pt 7.1 hdg ins A2005-53 s 13
Definitions—ch 7
s 700 ins A2005-53 s 13
def aggravated perjury ins A2005-53 s 13
def causes ins A2005-53 s 13
def evidence ins A2005-53 s 13
def intermediary ins A2019-41 amdt 1.1
def interpreter ins A2005-53 s 13
def law enforcement officer ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2015-50 amdt 3.87; A2018-42 amdt 3.40
def legal proceeding ins A2005-53 s 13
def perjury ins A2005-53 s 13
def statement ins A2005-53 s 13
def sworn statement ins A2005-53 s 13
def subpoena ins A2005-53 s 13
def witness ins A2005-53 s 13
Meaning of legal proceeding for ch 7
s 701 ins A2005-53 s 13
Indictable offences for ch 7
pt 7.2 hdg ins A2005-53 s 13
Perjury
div 7.2.1 hdg ins A2005-53 s 13
Aggravated perjury
s 702 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdt 1.2
Perjury
s 703 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdt 1.3
Additional provisions about perjury or aggravated perjury
s 704 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2011-48 amdt 1.21
Falsifying, destroying or concealing evidence
div 7.2.2 hdg ins A2005-53 s 13
Making or using false evidence
s 705 ins A2005-53 s 13
Destroying or concealing evidence
s 706 ins A2005-53 s 13
Protection of people involved in legal proceedings
div 7.2.3 hdg ins A2005-53 s 13
Corruption in relation to legal proceedings
s 707 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdts 1.4-1.7; pars renum R47 LA
Deceiving witness, interpreter, intermediary or juror
s 708 hdg sub A2019-41 amdt 1.10
s 708 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdt 1.9
Threatening etc witness, interpreter, intermediary or juror
s 709 hdg sub A2019-41 amdt 1.10
s 709 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdt 1.11
Threatening etc participant in criminal investigation
s 709A ins A2010-25 s 10
am A2019-41 amdt 1.12; pars renum R46 LA
Preventing attendance etc of witness, interpreter, intermediary or juror
s 710 hdg sub A2019-41 amdt 1.13
s 710 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdt 1.14
Preventing production of thing in evidence
s 711 ins A2005-53 s 13
Reprisal against person involved in proceeding
s 712 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdt 1.15, amdt 1.16
Publishing identifying information about childrens proceedings
s 712A ins A2008-19 amdt 1.84
am A2011-22 amdt 1.151; A2014-51 amdt 1.37; A2015-38
amdt 2.77; A2016-42 amdt 3.51, amdt 3.52; pars renum R39
LA; A2023-45 amdt 1.28; A2023-49 amdts 1.1-1.3
Perverting the course of justice and related offences
div 7.2.4 hdg ins A2005-53 s 13
Perverting the course of justice
s 713 ins A2005-53 s 13
Publication that could cause miscarriage of justice
s 714 ins A2005-53 s 13
False accusation of offence
s 715 ins A2005-53 s 13
Compounding of offence
s 716 ins A2005-53 s 13
Accessory after the fact
s 717 ins A2005-53 s 13
Indictable offences for ch 7
pt 7.3 hdg ins as pt 7.2 hdg A2005-53 s 13
renum R7 LA
Pleading guilty in another’s name
s 718 ins A2005-53 s 13
Failing to attend
s 719 ins A2005-53 s 13
Failing to produce document or other thing
s 720 ins A2005-53 s 13
Failing to take oath
s 721 ins A2005-53 s 13
Failing to answer question or give information
s 722 ins A2005-53 s 13
Making etc false or misleading statements in legal proceeding
s 723 ins A2005-53 s 13
Obstructing etc legal proceeding
s 724 ins A2005-53 s 13
Obstructing or hindering investigation
s 725 ins A2005-53 s 13
Procedural matters for ch 7
pt 7.4 hdg ins as pt 7.3 hdg A2005-53 s 13
renum R7 LA
Consent required for certain prosecutions
s 726 ins A2005-53 s 13
am A2019-41 amdt 1.17
Alternative verdicts—aggravated perjury and perjury
s 727 ins A2005-53 s 13
Alternative verdicts—perverting the course of justice and publication that
could cause miscarriage of justice
s 728 ins A2005-53 s 13
Other offences
ch 7A hdg ins A2016-49 amdt 1.1
Serious vilification
pt 7A.1 hdg ins A2023-33 s 19
Serious vilification
s 750 ins A2016-49 amdt 1.1
am A2016-49 amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3; pars renum R37 LA;
A2020-42 ss 54-57; pars renum R48 LA; A2021-6 s 18;
A2026-4 ss 15-17; pars renum R58 LA
Public display of Nazi symbols
pt 7A.2 hdg ins A2023-33 s 20
Meaning of Nazi symbol—pt 7A.2
s 751 ins A2023-33 s 20
Public display of Nazi symbols
s 752 ins A2023-33 s 20
Direction to remove Nazi symbol from public display
s 753 ins A2023-33 s 20
Other offences
pt 7A.3 hdg ins A2023-33 s 20
Unauthorised entry of motor vehicle
s 754 ins A2023-33 s 20
Miscellaneous
ch 8 hdg (prev ch 5 hdg) reloc and renum as ch 8 hdg by A2004-56 s 4
s 800 (prev s 125) renum as s 425 by A2004-15 s 7
reloc and renum as s 800 by A2004-56 s 4
am A2025-29 amdt 4.50
Review of amendments made by Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility)
Legislation Amendment Act 2023
s 801 ins A2023-45 s 98
exp 22 November 2030 (s 801 (2))
Crimes Act 1900—Offences for which children 12 years old and older but
under 14 years old are criminally responsible
sch 1 om R1 LA
ins A2023-45 s 99
dict am A2005-53 s 14; A2010-25 s 11; A2012-21 amdt 3.39;
A2016-13 amdt 1.55; A2023-33 s 21
def account ins A2004-15 s 8
def agent ins A2004-15 s 8
def aggravated burglary ins A2004-15 s 8
def aggravated perjury ins A2005-53 s 15
def aggravated robbery ins A2004-15 s 8
def application date ins A2017-14 s 14
def applied provisions ins A2005-53 s 15
def belongs ins A2004-15 s 8
def benefit ins A2004-15 s 8
sub A2005-53 s 16
def bet ins A2013-26 s 7
def burglary ins A2004-15 s 8
def cannabis ins A2004-56 s 6
def cannabis plant ins A2004-56 s 6
def cause ins A2004-15 s 8
sub A2013-26 s 8; A2025-29 amdt 3.78
def causes am A2005-53 s 17
def commercial quantity ins A2004-56 s 6
def conceal ins A2004-56 s 6
def conduct sub A2013-26 s 9
def controlled drug ins A2004-56 s 6
def controlled plant ins A2004-56 s 6
def controlled precursor ins A2004-56 s 6
def corrupts a betting outcome ins A2013-26 s 10
def create ins A2005-53 s 18
def creates om A2005-53 s 18
def criminal activity ins A2010-25 s 12
def criminal group ins A2010-25 s 12
def cultivates ins A2004-56 s 6
def cultivation ins A2004-56 s 6
def damage sub A2025-29 amdt 3.78
def deception ins A2004-15 s 8
def default application date om A2017-14 s 15
def detriment ins A2005-53 s 19
def directly derived ins A2004-56 s 6
def dishonest ins A2004-15 s 8
def document ins A2004-15 s 8
def drug offence ins A2004-56 s 6
def duty ins A2004-15 s 8
def encourage ins A2013-26 s 10
def event ins A2013-26 s 10
def evidence ins A2005-53 s 19
def explosive ins A2004-15 s 8
def false document ins A2004-15 s 8
def fault element of basic intent am A2015-50 amdt 3.88
def favour ins A2004-15 s 8
def financial advantage ins A2013-26 s 10
def financial disadvantage ins A2013-26 s 10
def firearm ins A2004-15 s 8
def forgery ins A2004-15 s 8
def function ins A2004-15 s 8
def gain ins A2004-15 s 8
def harm am A2015-50 amdt 3.89
def immediately applied provisions om A2005-53 s 20
def impairment sub A2025-29 amdt 3.78
def in ins A2005-53 s 21
def indirectly derived ins A2004-56 s 6
def intermediary ins A2025-29 amdt 3.79
def interpreter ins A2005-53 s 21
def intoxication am A2015-50 amdt 3.90
def irreversible ins A2004-15 s 8
def knife ins A2004-15 s 8
def large commercial quantity ins A2004-56 s 6
def law enforcement officer ins A2005-53 s 21
def legal burden am A2015-50 amdt 3.91
def legal proceeding ins A2005-53 s 21
def loss ins A2004-15 s 8
def manufacture ins A2004-56 s 6
def manufactures ins A2004-56 s 6
def menace ins A2004-15 s 8
def motor vehicle ins A2017-21 amdt 1.16
def Nazi symbol ins A2023-33 s 22
def obtain ins A2004-15 s 8
sub A2013-26 s 11; A2025-29 amdt 3.80
def obtaining property by deception ins A2004-15 s 8
def offensive weapon ins A2004-15 s 8
def perjury ins A2005-53 s 21
def possession ins A2004-56 s 6
def prepare ins A2004-56 s 6
def principal ins A2004-15 s 8
def proceeds ins A2004-56 s 6
def product ins A2004-56 s 6
def property sub A2004-15 s 9; A2013-19 amdt 3.76
def public duty ins A2004-15 s 10
def public official ins A2004-15 s 10
def receiving ins A2004-15 s 10
def required geographical nexus sub A2025-29 amdt 3.80
def robbery ins A2004-15 s 10
def sell ins A2004-56 s 6
def self induced am A2015-50 amdt 3.92
def services ins A2004-15 s 10
def statement ins A2005-53 s 21
def subpoena ins A2005-53 s 21
def supply ins R7 LA
def supply, for ch 3, ins A2004-15 s 10
om R7 LA
def supply, for ch 6, ins A2004-56 s 6
om R7 LA
def sworn statement ins A2005-53 s 21
def territory public official ins A2004-15 s 10
def theft ins A2004-15 s 10
def threat ins A2005-53 s 21
sub A2013-19 amdt 3.77
def trafficable quantity ins A2004-56 s 6
def traffics ins A2004-56 s 6
am R7 LA
def transport ins A2004-56 s 6
def unwarranted demand with a menace ins A2004-15 s 10
def witness ins A2005-53 s 21
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.
for
1 Jan 2003
1 Jan 2003–
not amended new Act
2 July 2003–
31 Oct 2003
not amended commenced
provision
R3 (RI)
1 Nov 2003–
18 Dec 2003
A2003-47 amendments by
A2003-47
R4 (RI)
19 Dec 2003–
8 Apr 2004
A2003-56 amendments by
A2003-56
R5 (RI)
9 Apr 2004
5 Mar 2005
A2004-15 amendments by
A2004-15
R6 (RI)
6 Mar 2005–
22 Nov 2005
A2004-56 amendments by
A2004-56
for
R7 (RI)
23 Nov 2005–
6 Apr 2006
A2005-53 amendments by
A2005-53
R8 (RI)
7 Apr 2006–
23 Nov 2006
A2006-14 amendments by
A2006-14
R9 (RI)
24 Nov 2006–
5 Sept 2007
A2006-14 commenced
expiry
R10 (RI)
6 Sept 2007–
13 Feb 2009
A2007-22 amendments by
A2007-22
R11 (RI)
14 Feb 2009–
26 Feb 2009
A2008-26
R12 (RI)
27 Feb 2009–
A2008-19
for
R13 (RI)
30 May 2009–
A2008-44
R14 (RI)
2 June 2009–
3 Sept 2009
A2008-44 default
application date
under s 10
prescribed by
SL2009-25
R15 (RI)
4 Sept 2009–
6 Mar 2010
A2009-24 amendments by
A2009-24
R16 (RI)
7 Mar 2010–
A2009-24 commenced
expiry
R17 (RI)
9 July 2010–
24 Nov 2010
A2010-25 amendments by
A2010-25
R18 (RI)
25 Nov 2010–
16 Mar 2011
A2010-44 amendments by
A2010-44
for
R19 (RI)
17 Mar 2011–
A2011-7 amendments by
A2011-7
R20 (RI)
1 July 2011–
29 Jan 2012
A2011-22 amendments by
A2011-22
R21 (RI)
30 Jan 2012–
29 Feb 2012
A2011-22 amendments by
A2010-15
R22 (RI)
1 Mar 2012–
A2011-48 amendments by
A2011-48
R23 (RI)
5 June 2012–
23 Apr 2013
A2012-21 amendments by
A2012-21
R24 (RI)
24 Apr 2013–
A2013-12 amendments by
A2013-12
for
R25 (RI)
10 May 2013–
A2013-12 default
application date
under s 10
prescribed by
SL2013-10
R26 (RI)
14 June 2013–
20 Aug 2013
A2013-19 amendments by
A2013-19
R27 (RI)
21 Aug 2013–
9 Dec 2013
A2013-26 amendments by
A2013-26
R28 (RI)
10 Dec 2013–
2 Mar 2015
A2013-50 amendments by
A2013-50
R29 (RI)
3 Mar 2015–
20 Apr 2015
A2015-3 amendments by
A2015-3
R30 (RI)
21 Apr 2015–
A2015-10 amendments by
A2015-10
for
R31 (RI)
2 June 2015–
7 Oct 2015
A2015-10 amendments by
A2015-3
R32 (RI)
8 Oct 2015–
8 Dec 2015
A2015-10 republication for
updated
endnotes as
A2015-38
R33 (RI)
9 Dec 2015–
29 Feb 2015
A2015-50 amendments by
A2015-50
R34 (RI)
1 Mar 2016–
31 Mar 2016
A2015-50 republication for
amendments by
A2014-51 and
A2015-38
R35 (RI)
1 April 2016–
23 Aug 2016
A2016-13 amendments by
A2016-13
for
R36 (RI)
24 Aug 2016-
2 Apr 2017
A2016-49 amendments by
A2016-49
R37 (RI)
3 Apr 2017-
5 Apr 2017
A2016-49 amendments by
A2016-49
R38 (RI)
6 Apr 2017-
30 Apr 2017
A2017-9 amendments by
A2017-9
R39 (RI)
1 May 2017-
A2017-10 amendments by
A2016-42 as
A2017-10
R40 (RI)
24 May 2017-
14 Aug 2017
A2017-14 amendments by
A2017-14
R41 (RI)
15 Aug 2017–
1 Mar 2018
A2017-21 amendments by
A2017-21
for
R42 (RI)
2 Mar 2018–
21 Nov 2018
A2018-6 amendments by
A2018-6
R43 (RI)
22 Nov 2018–
14 Aug 2019
A2018-42 amendments by
A2018-42
R44 (RI)
15 Aug 2019–
30 Nov 2019
A2019-23 amendments by
A2019-23
R45 (RI)
1 Dec 2019–
30 Jan 2020
A2019-23 amendments by
A2018-52 as
A2019-18
R46 (RI)
31 Jan 2020–
8 Mar 2020
A2019-41 amendments by
A2019-34 and
A2019-41
R47 (RI)
9 Mar 2020–
27 Aug 2020
A2019-41 amendments by
A2019-41
for
R48 (RI)
28 Aug 2020–
8 Apr 2021
A2020-42 amendments by
A2020-42
R49 (RI)
9 Apr 2021–
10 Dec 2021
A2021-6 amendments by
A2021-6
R50 (RI)
11 Dec 2021–
12 Sept 2023
A2021-33 amendments by
A2021-33
R51 (RI)
13 Sept 2023–
29 Sept 2023
A2023-33 amendments by
A2023-33
R52 (RI)
30 Sept 2023–
21 Nov 2023
A2023-37 amendments by
A2023-37
R53 (RI)
22 Nov 2023–
26 Mar 2024
A2023-45 amendments by
for
R54 (RI)
27 Mar 2024–
A2023-45 amendments by
R55 (RI)
1 July 2024–
A2024-3 amendments by
A2023-49 as
A2024-3
1 July 2025–
15 Nov 2025
A2024-3 amendments by
and textual
16 Nov 2025
16 Nov 2025–
22 Feb 2026
A2025-29 amendments by
A2025-29