Statute Law Amendment Act 2025

1 Name of Act This Act is the Statute Law Amendment Act 2025.

2 Commencement (1) The following provisions commence on the 10th day after this Act’s notification day: • sections 3 to 6 • schedules 1 and 2 • schedule 3, parts 3.1 to 3.50 (other than part 3.16). Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)). (2) Schedule 3, part 3.16 commences on the commencement of the Property Developers Act 2024, schedule 2, part 2.4, amendment 2.31. (3) Schedule 3, parts 3.51 to 3.109 (other than part 3.101) commence on the 20th day after this Act’s notification day. (4) Schedule 3, part 3.101 commences on the commencement of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024, section 105. (5) Schedule 4, parts 4.1 to 4.50 commence on the 30th day after this (6) Schedule 4, parts 4.51 to 4.100 commence on the 40th day after this (7) Schedule 4, parts 4.101 to 4.150 commence on the 50th day after this (8) Schedule 4, parts 4.151 to 4.196 commence on the 60th day after this (9) However, if a law is amended in schedule 3 (a schedule 3 amendment) and the law is also amended in schedule 4 (a schedule 4 amendment) the schedule 4 amendments to that law commence on the day the schedule 3 amendments commence.

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3 Notes A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act. Note See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

4 Purpose of Act The purpose of this Act is to improve the quality of the statute law of the Territory by amending legislation for the purpose of statute law revision.

5 Legislation amended—schs 1-4 This Act amends the legislation mentioned in schedules 1 to 4.

Schedule 1 Minor amendments Schedule 1 Minor amendments Note Statute Law Amendment Acts may include a schedule for minor amendments proposed by government agencies. This Act does not provide for such amendments but the schedule heading is retained to preserve the usual numbering of schedules 2 and 3. Schedule 2 provides for amendments to the Legislation Act. Schedule 3 provides for minor and technical amendments proposed by the parliamentary counsel.

Legislation Act 2001 Part 2.1 Amendment [2.1] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 5 [2.1] Section 151A (4), definition of public entity, paragraph (c) omit statutory-office holder statutory office-holder [2.2] Dictionary, part 1, definition of Australian driver licence and note Australian driver licence—see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, dictionary. Note Australian driver licence is defined in the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, dict to mean a licence (including a conditional licence, learner licence, probationary licence, provisional licence or restricted licence or a driver licence receipt) issued under the law of the ACT, the Commonwealth, a State or an internal Territory authorising the holder to drive a motor vehicle on a road or road related area. This amendment updates a definition and note in line with current legislative drafting practice.

Amendment [2.3] [2.3] Dictionary, part 1, new definition of Commonwealth Commonwealth Criminal Code means the criminal code set out in the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cwlth), schedule. This amendment inserts a definition of a term used in a number of Acts and subordinate legislation. [2.4] Dictionary, part 1, definition of driver licence and note driver licence—see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, dictionary. Note Driver licence is defined in the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, dict to mean a licence (including a conditional licence, learner licence, probationary licence, provisional licence or restricted licence issued under that Act or a driver licence receipt issued under that Act) authorising the holder to drive a motor vehicle on a road or road related area. This amendment updates a definition and note in line with current legislative drafting practice.

Legislation Act 2001 Part 2.1 Amendment [2.5] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 7 [2.5] Dictionary, part 1, definition of enrolled nurse, paragraph (a) (i) omit nursing and midwifery profession nursing profession [2.6] Dictionary, part 1, definition of midwife, paragraph (a) omit nursing and midwifery profession as a midwife midwifery profession

Amendment [2.7] [2.7] Dictionary, part 1, definition of National Credit Code omit section 5 section 5 (1) [2.8] Dictionary, part 1, definition of nurse, paragraph (a) omit nursing and midwifery profession as a nurse nursing profession [2.9] Dictionary, part 1, definition of nurse, paragraph (b) omit registration; and registration; but

Legislation Regulation 2003 Part 2.2 Amendment [2.10] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 9 [2.10] Dictionary, part 1, definition of public sector body public sector body— (a) means a body made up of public sector members; and (b) includes a body made up of 1 statutory office-holder. [2.11] Dictionary, part 1, definition of territory-owned corporation territory-owned corporation means a territory-owned corporation under the Territory-owned Corporations Act 1990, section 6 (1).

Part 2.2 Legislation Regulation 2003 [2.12] Section 7 (2), note omit This amendment omits a standard note about examples. The note is no longer used in current

Part 3.1 ACTEW/AGL Partnership Facilitation Act 2000 Amendment [3.1] Part 3.1 ACTEW/AGL Partnership Facilitation Act 2000 [3.1] Section 30 (2) omit section 16 (1) (d) section 16 (1) (f) Part 3.2 Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1989 [3.2] Section 13 (8) (a) omit requestor requester

Adoption Regulation 1993 Part 3.3 Amendment [3.3] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 11 Part 3.3 Adoption Regulation 1993 [3.3] Section 7 (3) (a) omit a person prescribed by the Statutory Declarations Regulations (Cwlth), regulation 4 a prescribed person under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Cwlth), section 4 This amendment updates a cross-reference in line with current legislative drafting practice. Part 3.4 Annual Reports (Government Agencies) Act 2004 [3.4] Section 7A (1), note omit s 217 and s 283 s 218 (3) and s 283 (3)

Part 3.5 Architects Act 2004 Amendment [3.5] Part 3.5 Architects Act 2004 [3.5] Section 88 (3) omit [3.6] Section 88 (4) and (5) omit [3.7] Section 88 (5) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Architects Act 2004, section 88 (5) (c).

Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024 Part 3.6 Amendment [3.8] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 13 [3.8] Section 88 (6) omit [3.9] Section 88 (7) omit Part 3.6 Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024 [3.10] Section 40 (1) (c) before a child were if

Part 3.6 Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024 Amendment [3.11] [3.11] Section 118 (3) [3.12] Section 126 heading

126 Applying, adopting or incorporating documents in regulations

Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024 Part 3.6 Amendment [3.13] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 15 [3.13] Section 126 (1) omit [3.14] Section 126 (2) and (3) omit [3.15] Section 126 (3) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024, section 126 (3) (c).

Part 3.7 Australian Crime Commission (ACT) Act 2003 Amendment [3.16] [3.16] Section 126 (4) omit [3.17] Section 126 (5) omit Part 3.7 Australian Crime Commission (ACT) Act 2003 [3.18] Section 12 (1) omit meetings a meeting This amendment recasts the provision in singular form in line with current legislative drafting

Australian Crime Commission (ACT) Act 2003 Part 3.7 Amendment [3.19] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 17 [3.19] Section 12 (2) omit The chair, in exercising his or her power to call meetings, must ensure that meetings of the board are If the chair calls a meeting of the board, they must ensure the meeting is This amendment updates language in line with current legislative drafting practice. This amendment also recasts the provision in singular form in line with current legislative drafting [3.20] Section 21 (6) omit [3.21] Sections 26 (4) (b) and 31 (1) (c) omit

Part 3.8 Bail Act 1992 Amendment [3.22] [3.22] Sections 42, 43 and 45 (9) (c) omit [3.23] Section 49 (a) (ii) omit Part 3.8 Bail Act 1992 [3.24] Section 9B (c) omit

Bail Act 1992 Part 3.8 Amendment [3.25] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 19 [3.25] Section 9D (4) and (5) (b) omit authorised person authorised officer This amendment corrects a minor typographical error. The Bail Act 1992 allows authorised officers to grant bail in certain stated circumstances and prohibits them from granting bail in other stated circumstances. The term ‘authorised person’ should be a reference to an ‘authorised officer’. [3.26] Schedule 1, part 1.6 heading

Part 1.6 Offences against Commonwealth [3.27] Dictionary, note 2

Part 3.9 Biosecurity Act 2023 Amendment [3.28] Part 3.9 Biosecurity Act 2023 [3.28] Section 227 (3) [3.29] Section 234E, new note Note A transitional provision is repealed on its expiry but continues to have effect after its repeal (see Legislation Act, s 88). This amendment inserts a note in line with current legislative drafting practice.

Building Act 2004 Part 3.10 Amendment [3.30] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 21 Part 3.10 Building Act 2004 [3.30] Section 87 (a) omit [3.31] Section 139A (5) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Building Act 2004, section 139A (5) (c). [3.32] Section 139A (7) omit [3.33] Section 151A (3) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Building Act 2004, section 151A (3) (c).

Part 3.10 Building Act 2004 Amendment [3.34] [3.34] Section 151A (5) omit [3.35] Dictionary, note 2 omit • Territory land • territory land [3.36] Dictionary, note 2

Building and Construction Industry Training Levy Act 1999 Part 3.11 Amendment [3.37] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 23 [3.37] Further amendments, mentions of Territory law omit in • section 68 • section 107 • section 117 • section 142 Part 3.11 Building and Construction Industry Training Levy Act 1999 [3.38] Section 15, definition of exempt work, paragraph (e), except note (e) building work to which the Building Act, part 3 (Building work) does not apply. This amendment omits a redundant cross-reference. The Building Act 2004, section 15 was omitted by the Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2015.

Part 3.12 Casino Control Act 2006 Amendment [3.39] Part 3.12 Casino Control Act 2006 [3.39] Section 136C (1) (c) omit [3.40] Dictionary, note 2 Part 3.13 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 [3.41] Section 11 (2), note omit (see s 18 (2)) (see s 18)

Children and Young People Act 2008 Part 3.14 Amendment [3.42] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 25 [3.42] Section 14 (2), note omit (see s 18 (2)) (see s 18) Part 3.14 Children and Young People Act 2008 [3.43] Section 635J, definition of review application, omit that the ACAT decides to deal with as a reviewable decision under section 635F (3) under section 635F (2) This amendment omits redundant words and corrects a cross-reference. [3.44] Section 863 (2) (c), example 3 omit This amendment omits a redundant example. Treatment orders were omitted from the Drugs of Dependence Act 1989 by the Health Legislation Amendment Act 2010 and inserted into the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005. Section 863 (2) (c), example 1 covers the administration of treatment orders under the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005.

Part 3.15 Circular Economy Act 2023 Amendment [3.45] [3.45] Section 865 (5), definition of court, example omit This amendment omits an example that is no longer necessary. Part 3.15 Circular Economy Act 2023 [3.46] Section 55 heading

55 Applying, adopting or incorporating documents in regulation and instruments [3.47] Section 55 (1) omit

Circular Economy Act 2023 Part 3.15 Amendment [3.48] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 27 [3.48] Section 55 (2) and (3) omit [3.49] Section 55 (3) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Circular Economy Act 2023, section 55 (3) (c). [3.50] Section 55 (4) omit [3.51] Section 55 (5) omit

Part 3.16 Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act 2003 Amendment [3.52] Part 3.16 Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act 2003 [3.52] Section 19AC (2) Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58). This amendment inserts a note consistent with current legislative drafting practice. Part 3.17 Civil Unions Act 2012 [3.53] Section 7 (d) (ii) omit descendent descendant

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 Part 3.18 Amendment [3.54] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 29 Part 3.18 Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 [3.54] Section 53B (1) (b) (ii) omit section 8 (Markings for classifications) section 8 (Determined markings and consumer advice) [3.55] Dictionary, definition of restricted publications area omit part of a premises part of premises

Part 3.19 Competition Policy Reform Act 1996 Amendment [3.56] Part 3.19 Competition Policy Reform Act 1996 [3.56] Section 29, definition of Commonwealth administrative laws, paragraph (a) (a) the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cwlth), other than part 7 (Appeals and references of questions of law to Federal Court); [3.57] Section 33A heading

33A References to the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cwlth), pt 7

Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 Part 3.20 Amendment [3.58] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 31 [3.58] Section 33A omit Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cwlth) (as that provision applies as a law of this jurisdiction) to part 4A (Appeals and references of questions of law to the Federal Court of Australia) of that Act Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cwlth) (as that provision applies as a law of this jurisdiction) to that Act, part 7 (Appeals and references of questions of law to Federal Court) Part 3.20 Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 [3.59] Section 26C (2) assessments of the corporation’s compliance with section 26B;

Part 3.20 Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 Amendment [3.60] requirement to comply with section 26B; [3.60] Section 128A (3) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2003, section 128A (3) (c). [3.61] Section 128A (5) omit

Controlled Sports Act 2019 Part 3.21 Amendment [3.62] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 33 Part 3.21 Controlled Sports Act 2019 [3.62] Section 13 (4), definition of class A offence, paragraph (e) (iii) omit Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cwlth), schedule [3.63] Dictionary, note 2 dictionary, part 1. This amendment inserts a new term used in the Act and defined in the Part 3.22 Court Procedures Regulation 2004 [3.64] Section 4, 1st dot point • Crown Proceedings Act 1993 (NT)

Part 3.23 Crimes Act 1900 Amendment [3.65] Part 3.23 Crimes Act 1900 [3.65] Section 66AA (2) (d) (i) omit section 356 (2) section 356 (3) [3.66] Section 393A (2), note omit Criminal Code 2002

Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Act 2005 Part 3.24 Amendment [3.67] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 35 Part 3.24 Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) [3.67] Section 9 (2), note omit [3.68] Sections 54 (2) (i) and 55 (3) (i) omit at a particular premises at particular premises [3.69] Section 116B, definition of occupier omit of premises

Part 3.24 Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Act 2005 Amendment [3.70] [3.70] Section 116H (1) (k) omit part of a premises part of premises [3.71] Schedule 1, part 1.2 and schedule 2, part 2.2 omit [3.72] Dictionary, note 2

Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005 Part 3.25 Amendment [3.73] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 37 [3.73] Dictionary, definition of occupier omit of premises Part 3.25 Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005 [3.74] Dictionary, note 2 • correctional centre • corrections officer [3.75] Dictionary, definitions of correctional centre and corrections officer omit This amendment omits redundant definitions. The terms are defined in the Legislation Act,

Part 3.26 Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 Amendment [3.76] Part 3.26 Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 [3.76] Schedule 1, part 1.2 heading Part 1.2 Criminal Code This amendment updates a cross-reference in line with current legislative drafting practice. Part 3.27 Criminal Code 2002 [3.77] Section 412, definition of impairment impairment, of electronic communication to or from a computer— (a) includes— (i) the prevention of the communication; and (ii) the impairment of the communication on an electronic link or network used by the computer; but (b) does not include a mere interception of the communication. This amendment updates a definition in line with current legislative drafting practice.

Criminal Code 2002 Part 3.27 Amendment [3.78] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 39 [3.78] Dictionary, definition of aggravated perjury etc aggravated perjury, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—see section 702. bet, by a person on an event, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)— see section 363A (1). 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. 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).

Part 3.27 Criminal Code 2002 Amendment [3.79] 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 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. encourage, a person, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see event, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see section 363A (1). financial advantage, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see financial disadvantage, for part 3.8A (Cheating at gambling)—see impairment, of electronic communication to or from a computer, for part 4.2 (Computer offences)—see section 412. [3.79] Dictionary, new definition of intermediary intermediary, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—see the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991, section 4AG.

Criminal Code 2002 Part 3.27 Amendment [3.80] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 41 [3.80] Dictionary, definitions of obtain etc 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. perjury, for chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences)—see section 703. possession, of a thing, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see prepare a drug for supply, for chapter 6 (Serious drug offences)—see required geographical nexus, for part 2.7 (Geographical application)—see section 63 (1). 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). 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).

Part 3.28 Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 Amendment [3.81] Part 3.28 Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 [3.81] Sections 7 and 8 etc omit the director’s in • sections 7 and 8 • section 16 • sections 19 and 20 [3.82] Section 20 (4) omit the Attorney-General

Director of Public Prosecutions Regulation 1991 Part 3.29 Amendment [3.83] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 43 [3.83] Section 26 omit the director [3.84] Section 28 (2) (e) omit the director’s Part 3.29 Director of Public Prosecutions Regulation 1991 [3.85] Section 3 heading 3 Prescribed functions—Act, s 6 (1) (q)

Part 3.30 Discrimination Act 1991 Amendment [3.86] [3.86] Section 3 omit For the Act, section 6 (1) (o) the The This amendment omits unnecessary words and brings the provision into line with current Part 3.30 Discrimination Act 1991 [3.87] Section 30 (1) (a) and (b) omit [3.88] Dictionary, note 2

Domestic Animals Act 2000 Part 3.31 Amendment [3.89] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 45 [3.89] Dictionary, definition of employment, paragraph (b) omit Territory employee territory employee [3.90] Dictionary, definition of Territory employee territory employee means a person who is— (a) a public servant; or (b) employed by a territory authority. Part 3.31 Domestic Animals Act 2000 [3.91] Section 28 (3), definition of door omit to premises

Part 3.32 Domestic Relationships Act 1994 Amendment [3.92] Part 3.32 Domestic Relationships Act 1994 [3.92] Section 37C (b) (ii) omit descendent descendant Part 3.33 Drugs of Dependence Act 1989 [3.93] Dictionary, definition of government analyst omit section 15 (b) section 15 (a)

Electoral Act 1992 Part 3.34 Amendment [3.94] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 47 Part 3.34 Electoral Act 1992 [3.94] Section 103 (5) (a) omit [3.95] Section 232 (5), definition of short stay accommodation, omit or a part of premises or part of premises [3.96] Section 250, definition of undue influence omit

Part 3.35 Emergencies Act 2004 Amendment [3.97] [3.97] Dictionary, note Part 3.35 Emergencies Act 2004 [3.98] Dictionary, note 2 • building code [3.99] Dictionary, definition of building code omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. The term ‘building code’ is defined in the

Environment Protection Act 1997 Part 3.36 Amendment [3.100] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 49 Part 3.36 Environment Protection Act 1997 [3.100] Section 92A (4) definition of Territory agency, omit [3.101] Section 147 (2)

Part 3.37 Environment Protection Regulation 2005 Amendment [3.102] [3.102] Dictionary, note 2 Part 3.37 Environment Protection [3.103] Section 66 (1) (f) omit This amendment omits a paragraph that is no longer necessary. The Environment Protection and Heritage Council was abolished in 2011 and replaced by the Standing Council on Environment and Water. The Standing Council on Environment and Water was abolished in 2013 and replaced by the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC). The NEPC is a recognised entity under the Environment Protection Regulation 2005, section 66 (1) (d). [3.104] Section 66 (1), note, 3rd dot point omit This amendment omits a redundant dot point in a note consequential on another amendment.

Environment Protection Regulation 2005 Part 3.37 Amendment [3.105] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 51 [3.105] Section 66 (1), note, 4th dot point omit www.cooperativeresearch.org.au This amendment updates a website. [3.106] Dictionary, definition of sell, note omit [3.107] Dictionary, definition of stormwater, note omit [3.108] Dictionary, definition of stormwater system, note omit [3.109] Dictionary, definition of waste, note omit

Part 3.38 Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 Amendment [3.110] [3.110] Dictionary, definition of waterway, note omit Part 3.38 Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 [3.111] Section 8 (e) omit This amendment omits a paragraph that is no longer necessary. The Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 1983 was repealed and replaced with the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 2016. Under the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 1983, applications for financial assistance were made to the Magistrates Court. Under the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 2016, applications for financial assistance are made to the victims of crime commissioner. [3.112] Section 16 (1), definition of territory court, paragraph (h) omit chapter 9 (Conduct of disciplinary review—general) chapter 9 (Criminal matters—conduct of disciplinary reviews)

Financial Management Act 1996 Part 3.39 Amendment [3.113] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 53 [3.113] Section 35D (3), examples, 3rd dot point • Criminal Code, ch 7 [3.114] Dictionary, definition of ACT court, note omit Part 3.39 Financial Management Act 1996 [3.115] Section 34 (5) omit the Minister or director-general

Part 3.39 Financial Management Act 1996 Amendment [3.116] [3.116] Section 35 (2) omit [3.117] Section 53A (1) (b) omit him or her or according to his or her them according to their [3.118] Section 53A (9) omit the Treasurer’s

Financial Management Act 1996 Part 3.39 Amendment [3.119] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 55 [3.119] Section 78 (8) omit statutory office holder statutory office-holder [3.120] Section 78 (8), note omit [3.121] Dictionary, note 2 • statutory office-holder

Part 3.40 Financial Sector Reform (ACT) Act 1999 Amendment [3.122] [3.122] Dictionary, definition of controlled recurrent payment omit or to be provided or to be provided, Part 3.40 Financial Sector Reform (ACT) [3.123] Section 15 (2) (b) (i) omit [3.124] Section 48 (3) omit

Amendment [3.125] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 57 [3.125] Sections 10 (1) (a) and 18 (1) (b) (vi) omit [3.126] Sections 138 (1) (c), 139 (1) (c) and 140A (1) (d) omit he or she intends they intend [3.127] Section 205 (1) (a) omit

Amendment [3.128] [3.128] Section 213 (1) (c) omit [3.129] Sections 221, 223 (b) and 229 (7) omit [3.130] Section 250 (4) omit

Amendment [3.131] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 59 [3.131] Section 251 (3) omit the registrar’s [3.132] Section 251 (3) omit to him or her [3.133] Section 254 (1) omit

Amendment [3.134] [3.134] Section 256 (a) omit [3.135] Section 263 omit [3.136] Section 264 omit himself of herself

Amendment [3.137] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 61 [3.137] Section 267 (2) omit he is she the registrar [3.138] Section 267 (3) (b) omit [3.139] Dictionary, note 2

Part 3.42 First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 Amendment [3.140] [3.140] Dictionary, definition of government agency, paragraph (b) omit Part 3.42 First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 [3.141] Section 2, note 1 omit ‘identity card—see the Taxation Administration Act 1999, dictionary.’ ‘identity card—see the Taxation Administration Act 1999, section 83 (4).’ [3.142] Dictionary, definition of identity card omit dictionary section 83 (4) This amendment updates a cross-reference because of amendments made by the Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2016.

Fisheries Act 2000 Part 3.43 Amendment [3.143] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 63 Part 3.43 Fisheries Act 2000 [3.143] Section 111 (2)

Part 3.44 Gaming Machine Regulation 2004 Amendment [3.144] Part 3.44 Gaming Machine Regulation 2004 [3.144] Section 6 heading 6 Required documents for applications or notifications— Act, s 16 (i), s 22 (2) (e), s 28 (2) (h) and s 173D (2) (c) This amendment updates the section heading to omit a redundant reference to the Gaming Machine Act 2004, section 38H. Section 38H was omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment [3.145] Section 6 (1) (e) and note omit This amendment omits a redundant paragraph and note. The Gaming Machine Act 2004, section 38H was omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment Act 2024. [3.146] Section 7 (3), note omit This amendment omits a redundant note. The provisions of the Gaming Machine Act 2004 that related to in-principle authorisation certificates were omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment [3.147] Section 9, definition of relevant gaming machine application, paragraph (d) omit This amendment omits a redundant paragraph. The provisions of the Gaming Machine Act 2004 that related to in-principle authorisation certificates were omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment Act 2024.

Gaming Machine Regulation 2004 Part 3.44 Amendment [3.148] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 65 [3.148] Section 9, definition of relevant premises, paragraph (c) omit This amendment omits a redundant paragraph. The provisions of the Gaming Machine Act 2004 that related to in-principle authorisation certificates were omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment Act 2024. [3.149] Section 10 (2) omit , the authorisation certificate as proposed to be amended or the in-principle authorisation certificate or the authorisation certificate as proposed to be amended This amendment omits redundant words. The provisions of the Gaming Machine Act 2004 that related to in-principle authorisation certificates were omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment [3.150] Section 14 (1), note, last dot point omit This amendment omits a redundant cross-reference. The Gaming Machine Act 2004, section 38 was omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment Act 2024. [3.151] Dictionary, note 3 omit • in-principle authorisation certificate (see s 38A) This amendment omits a redundant dot point in a note. The Gaming Machine Act 2004, section 38A was omitted by the Gaming Machine Amendment Act 2024.

Part 3.45 Gene Technology Act 2003 Amendment [3.152] Part 3.45 Gene Technology Act 2003 [3.152] Section 80 (2), note omit This amendment omits a redundant note. The Gene Technology Act 2000 (Cwlth), section 80 (3) was omitted by the Acts and Instruments (Framework Reform) Act 2015 (Cwlth). Part 3.46 Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997 [3.153] Section 14A (a) (iv) omit Children and Young People Act 2008, section 845 (2) (b) Children and Young People Act 2008, section 845 (2), definition of care and protection report information, paragraph (b) [3.154] Schedule 1, principle 10, clause 12, definition of carer, paragraph (b) (iii), examples relocate after paragraph (c) (ii) This amendment relocates examples that relate to the provision as a whole.

Heritage Act 2004 Part 3.47 Amendment [3.155] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 67 Part 3.47 Heritage Act 2004 [3.155] Section 13 (1), definition of interested person, omit [3.156] Section 116 (2)

Part 3.47 Heritage Act 2004 Amendment [3.157] [3.157] Dictionary, note 2 [3.158] Further amendments, mentions of Territory law omit in • section 18 • section 55 • section 76 • section 99

Human Cloning and Embryo Research Act 2004 Part 3.48 Amendment [3.159] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 69 Part 3.48 Human Cloning and Embryo Research Act 2004 [3.159] Section 39 (3), definition of Territory agency, omit [3.160] Section 43 (4) omit [3.161] Section 46B (2) omit

Part 3.48 Human Cloning and Embryo Research Act 2004 Amendment [3.162] [3.162] Section 46C (a) omit [3.163] Section 47 (a) omit [3.164] Section 48 (1) omit they

Human Rights Commission Act 2005 Part 3.49 Amendment [3.165] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 71 [3.165] Section 49 (2) omit his or her employees and agents any employee or agent of the occupier This amendment updates language in line with current legislative drafting practice. This amendment also recasts the provision in singular form in line with current legislative drafting Part 3.49 Human Rights Commission [3.166] Section 14 (1) (e) omit

Part 3.49 Human Rights Commission Act 2005 Amendment [3.167] [3.167] Section 53G omit older person service complaint older people service complaint This amendment updates language in line with the language used in the Act. [3.168] Section 99A (3), definition of statutory office-holder information omit a state a State [3.169] Dictionary, note 2

Insurance Authority Act 2005 Part 3.50 Amendment [3.170] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 73 Part 3.50 Insurance Authority Act 2005 [3.170] Section 6 (1), definition of territory entity, note omit [3.171] Section 6 (2), definition of public sector company, note omit [3.172] Dictionary, note 2 • territory-owned corporation

Amendment [3.173] [3.173] Section 18 (3) omit [3.174] Section 32 (2) (c) etc omit in • section 32 (2) (c) • section 99, heading • section 99 • section 104 (4), definition of relevant land • section 116 (1) (b)

Lands Acquisition Act 1994 Part 3.51 Amendment [3.175] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 75 [3.175] Dictionary, note 2 omit This amendment omits a redundant dot point. The term ‘territory authority’ is defined in the Lands Acquisition Act 1994, dictionary. [3.176] Dictionary, note 2 [3.177] Dictionary, definition of land omit

Amendment [3.178] [3.178] Dictionary, definition of Territory authority territory authority means an authority incorporated under a territory law, but does not include a body declared by regulation not to be a territory authority. [3.179] Further amendments, mentions of Territory law omit in • section 5 • section 18 • section 31 • section 32 • section 98

Law Officers Act 2011 Part 3.52 Amendment [3.180] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 77 Part 3.52 Law Officers Act 2011 [3.180] Section 19 (1) (a) omit practice practise Part 3.53 Leases (Commercial and Retail) [3.181] Section 4 (1) (d) omit existence exercise

Part 3.54 Legal Profession Act 2006 Amendment [3.182] Part 3.54 Legal Profession Act 2006 [3.182] Section 212 (4), definitions of Australian financial services licence, authorised representative and financial service omit section 761A section 9 [3.183] Section 212 (4), definition of financial service business omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. The term ‘financial service business’, which was defined under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth), section 761A, was one of a number of definitions repealed by the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Law Improvement Package No. 1) Act 2023 (Cwlth) because they ‘replicate the ordinary meaning of the defined term’ and ‘are redundant and unnecessarily add to the length and complexity of the law’ (see the Explanatory Memorandum for the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Law Improvement Package No. 1) Bill 2023 (Cwlth), p 20, par 1.36).

Legal Profession Act 2006 Part 3.54 Amendment [3.184] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 79 [3.184] Section 329 (4), definitions of Australian financial services licence, authorised representative and financial service omit section 761A section 9 [3.185] Section 329 (4), definition of financial service business omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. The term ‘financial service business’, which was defined under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth), section 761A, was one of a number of definitions repealed by the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Law Improvement Package No. 1) Act 2023 (Cwlth) because they ‘replicate the ordinary meaning of the defined term’ and ‘are redundant and unnecessarily add to the length and complexity of the law’ (see the Explanatory Memorandum for the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Law Improvement Package No. 1) Bill 2023 (Cwlth), p 20, par 1.36). [3.186] Section 369, definitions of member and responsible entity omit (Dictionary)

Part 3.55 Limitation Act 1985 Amendment [3.187] [3.187] Section 379 (3), definition of scheme property omit (Dictionary) Part 3.55 Limitation Act 1985 [3.188] Section 30A (6), note omit This amendment omits a redundant note. The Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002, section 107 was omitted by the Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2006. Part 3.56 Liquor Act 2010 [3.189] Section 69 (1), definition of suitability information, paragraph (a) (vi) (vi) the Commonwealth Criminal Code;

Liquor Regulation 2010 Part 3.57 Amendment [3.190] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 81 [3.190] Section 90B (1) (a) omit a licensed premises licensed premises [3.191] Dictionary, note 2 Part 3.57 Liquor Regulation 2010 [3.192] Section 6 (2) omit (a licensed premises plan) This amendment omits a redundant definition.

Part 3.57 Liquor Regulation 2010 Amendment [3.193] [3.193] Section 18 (b), note omit a licensed premises licensed premises [3.194] Section 31 (2) (a) omit child care centre childcare centre [3.195] Dictionary, definition of licensed premises plan omit This amendment omits a redundant definition.

Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009 Part 3.58 Amendment [3.196] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 83 Part 3.58 Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009 [3.196] Section 79C (1) (d) omit territory Law [3.197] Section 84 (2), definition of territory entity, note omit [3.198] Dictionary, note 2 • administrative unit

Part 3.59 Machinery Regulation 1950 Amendment [3.199] Part 3.59 Machinery Regulation 1950 [3.199] Section 5 heading 5 Machinery to which regulation does not apply [3.200] Section 5 omit This regulation do not This regulation does not [3.201] Dictionary, note 2 omit • person. • person (see s 160). This amendment updates a dot point in a note in line with current legislative drafting practice.

Magistrates Court Act 1930 Part 3.60 Amendment [3.202] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 85 Part 3.60 Magistrates Court Act 1930 [3.202] Section 41E (1) omit [3.203] Section 116H (1) omit subsection (3) subsection (4)

Part 3.61 Magistrates Court (Domestic Animals Infringement Notices) Regulation Amendment [3.204] Part 3.61 Magistrates Court (Domestic Animals Infringement Notices) [3.204] Schedule 1, part 1.1, item 19, column 3 omit child-care centre education and care service This amendment updates language to reflect the language used in the Domestic Animals Act, section 42 (1). Part 3.62 Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 [3.205] Section 26 (2) etc omit in • section 26 (2) • section 37 (2) • section 40 (2)

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 Part 3.62 Amendment [3.206] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 87 [3.206] Section 43 (3) (a) omit themselves [3.207] Section 74 (3) omit [3.208] Sections 103 and 104 (1) (a) omit

Part 3.62 Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 Amendment [3.209] [3.209] Section 111 (1) (c) omit [3.210] Section 142 (2) (b) omit they [3.211] Section 172 (2)

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 Part 3.62 Amendment [3.212] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 89 [3.212] Section 177 (1), note 1 omit [3.213] Dictionary, note 2 • territory-owned corporation

Part 3.63 Mental Health Act 2015 Amendment [3.214] Part 3.63 Mental Health Act 2015 [3.214] Sections 38 and 39 omit section 37 (a), (b) or (c) section 37 (1) (a), (b) or (c) [3.215] Section 43 (1) (a) omit section 37 (a), (b) or (c) (Assessment order) section 37 (1) (a), (b) or (c) [3.216] Section 43 (1) (b) omit section 37 (d) or (e) section 37 (1) (d) or (e)

Motor Accident Injuries (Insurer Information Collection) Regulation 2020 Part 3.64 Amendment [3.217] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 91 Part 3.64 Motor Accident Injuries (Insurer Information Collection) Regulation 2020 [3.217] Schedule 1, section 1.2 (2), definition of serious offence omit section 48 (7) section 48 (6) Part 3.65 Partnership Act 1963 [3.218] Sections 14 (3) and 14A (3) omit

Part 3.65 Partnership Act 1963 Amendment [3.219] [3.219] Sections 18 and 40 (1) (d) (ii) omit [3.220] Section 41 (2) etc omit in • section 41 (2) • section 44 (3) • section 45 (2) • section 48 (1)

Period Products and Facilities (Access) Act 2023 Part 3.66 Amendment [3.221] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 93 [3.221] Section 82 (1), note etc omit in • section 82 (1), note • section 95 (2) (c) and (4) • section 98 and note [3.222] Dictionary, note 2 Part 3.66 Period Products and Facilities (Access) Act 2023 [3.223] Dictionary, note omit • territory instrumentality This amendment omits a redundant dot point. The term ‘territory instrumentality’ is not used in the Period Products and Facilities (Access) Act 2023.

Part 3.67 Powers of Attorney Act 2006 Amendment [3.224] Part 3.67 Powers of Attorney Act 2006 [3.224] Section 25, example 3 omit attorneys act attorneys to act This amendment corrects a typographical error by inserting a missing word. [3.225] Section 37 (2), definition of health care primarily to treat organic malfunction or disease, example heading omit of health care covered by par (a) This amendment omits redundant words from an example heading. [3.226] Section 37 (2), definition of sterilisation, example 1 omit oblation ablation

Professional Engineers Act 2023 Part 3.68 Amendment [3.227] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 95 Part 3.68 Professional Engineers Act 2023 [3.227] Section 87 heading

87 Applying, adopting or incorporating documents in regulations and certain instruments [3.228] Section 87 (2) omit [3.229] Section 87 (3) and (4) omit

Part 3.68 Professional Engineers Act 2023 Amendment [3.230] [3.230] Section 87 (4) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Professional Engineers Act 2023, section 87 (4) (c). [3.231] Section 87 (5) omit [3.232] Section 87 (6) omit

Prohibited Weapons Act 1996 Part 3.69 Amendment [3.233] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 97 Part 3.69 Prohibited Weapons Act 1996 [3.233] Section 3 (1) (a) etc omit in • section 3 (1) (a) • section 4 (1) (f) and (g) • section 12 (1) (a) Part 3.70 Property Developers Act 2024 [3.234] Section 46 (1), definition of property developer, omit done undertaken

Part 3.70 Property Developers Act 2024 Amendment [3.235] [3.235] New section 65 (2) (2) In this section: operational Act, for the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004—see that Act, section 16. [3.236] Section 120 heading

120 Applying, adopting or incorporating documents in regulations and instruments [3.237] Section 120 (1) omit

Property Developers Act 2024 Part 3.70 Amendment [3.238] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 99 [3.238] Section 120 (2) and (3) omit [3.239] Section 120 (3) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Property Developers Act 2024, section 120 (3) (c). [3.240] Section 120 (4) omit [3.241] Section 120 (5) omit

Part 3.71 Public Health Act 1997 Amendment [3.242] Part 3.71 Public Health Act 1997 [3.242] Section 9 (2) etc omit in • section 9 (2) • section 12A (3) • section 14 (2) [3.243] Section 118B, definition of water distributor water distributor—see the Utilities Act 2000, section 83 (4). This amendment corrects a cross-reference. The definition of ‘water distributor’ in the Utilities Act 2000 was omitted from the dictionary and relocated to section 83 (4) by the Statute Law Amendment Act 2014 (No 2). [3.244] Dictionary, note 2

Public Sector Management Act 1994 Part 3.72 Amendment [3.245] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 101 Part 3.72 Public Sector Management Act 1994 [3.245] Section 18 (1), note 2 omit [3.246] Section 20 (1), note 2 omit [3.247] Section 149 (1), note 2 omit [3.248] Section 152 (5), note 2 omit

Part 3.73 Public Unleased Land Act 2013 Amendment [3.249] [3.249] Dictionary, definition of public sector, paragraph (b) omit Part 3.73 Public Unleased Land Act 2013 [3.250] Section 98 (7), definitions of road and road related area road—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, dictionary. road related area—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, dictionary. This amendment corrects cross-references. The terms ‘road’ and ‘road related area’ were relocated from the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 to the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 by the Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019.

Racing Act 1999 Part 3.74 Amendment [3.251] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 103 Part 3.74 Racing Act 1999 [3.251] Section 61I (2)

Part 3.75 Radiation Protection Act 2006 Amendment [3.252] Part 3.75 Radiation Protection Act 2006 [3.252] Section 48 (4), note omit This amendment omits a redundant note. The Radiation Protection Act 2006, section 121 was omitted by the Radiation Protection Amendment Act 2022. [3.253] Section 64 (2)

Radiation Protection Regulation 2007 Part 3.76 Amendment [3.254] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 105 Part 3.76 Radiation Protection Regulation 2007 [3.254] Dictionary, definition of tanning unit omit utilizing using Part 3.77 Rail Safety National Law (ACT) [3.255] Dictionary, new definition of sampling facility sampling facility, for part 3 (Alcohol and drug testing)—see section 10 (1).

Part 3.78 Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1994 Amendment [3.256] Part 3.78 Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1994 [3.256] Section 10 (3) omit that division the Electoral Act, division 9.4 [3.257] Section 12 (3) (d) omit The Electoral Act the Electoral Act [3.258] Section 12 (3) (e) omit the Electoral Act, part 10 This amendment corrects a cross-reference

Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1994 Part 3.78 Amendment [3.259] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 107 [3.259] Section 14 (3) (d) omit the Electoral Act, part 12 [3.260] Section 15 (2) omit divisions the Electoral Act, divisions [3.261] Section 15 (3) (c) omit part 14 the Electoral Act, part 14

Part 3.78 Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1994 Amendment [3.262] [3.262] Section 15 (3) (e) omit that part the Electoral Act, part 14 [3.263] Section 16 (3) (b) omit the Electoral Act, part 16 [3.264] Section 18 (3) omit sections 321 (1) (a) and 322 (1) (a) sections 321 (2) and 322 (2)

Residential Tenancies Act 1997 Part 3.79 Amendment [3.265] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 109 [3.265] Section 19 (3) omit part 19 the Electoral Act, part 19 Part 3.79 Residential Tenancies Act 1997 [3.266] Section 83 (1) (k), note omit par (j) par (k)

Part 3.80 Retirement Villages Act 2012 Amendment [3.267] Part 3.80 Retirement Villages Act 2012 [3.267] Section 65 (1) (a) omit renovate a residential premises renovate residential premises [3.268] Section 214 (1), definition of departure fee, note omit This amendment omits a note that is no longer necessary. [3.269] Section 259 (1) omit sale of a residential premises sale of residential premises

Amendment [3.270] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 111 Part 3.81 Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977 [3.270] Section 4B (3), definition of heavy vehicle omit section 5 section 6 [3.271] Section 5 (2) omit [3.272] Section 14 (1) (a) (i) omit his or her arrival the person arrived

Amendment [3.273] [3.273] Section 14 (3) (b) omit his or her opinion the opinion of the doctor or nurse practitioner [3.274] Sections 15 (1) and 16 (2) omit [3.275] Section 17 (2) (b) omit section 15 (Taking blood samples from persons in custody) section 15 (Taking blood samples from people in custody)

Amendment [3.276] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 113 [3.276] Section 18 (3) (b) omit [3.277] Section 18 (5), definition of specified procedure omit section 17 section 17 (1) [3.278] Section 21 (8), definition of controlled drug omit section 600 section 600 (1)

Amendment [3.279] [3.279] Section 23 (3) (b) omit [3.280] Section 41 (1) (a) (i) omit [3.281] Section 41 (1) (a) (ii) and (vi) omit

Amendment [3.282] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 115 [3.282] Section 41 (1) (a) (viii) omit the regulations make a regulation makes [3.283] Section 41 (1) (a) (x) omit [3.284] Section 41 (1) (b) (i) omit

Amendment [3.285] [3.285] Section 41 (1) (b) (ii), (v) and (vi) omit [3.286] Section 41 (1) (e) (i) omit [3.287] Section 41 (1) (e) (ii) omit the doctor or nurse practitioner

Amendment [3.288] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 117 [3.288] Section 41 (1) (e) (iv) nurse practitioner This amendment corrects a minor typographical error by inserting a missing word. [3.289] Section 41 (1) (h) omit the regulations a regulation [3.290] Section 47 (2), example omit

Amendment [3.291] [3.291] Section 47C (2), definition of alcohol-related test, omit under 2.7 (Analysis of person’s blood—alcohol and drugs) under division 2.7 (Analysis of blood—alcohol and drugs) [3.292] Section 47C (2), definition of drug-related test omit under 2.7 (Analysis of person’s blood—alcohol and drugs) under division 2.7 (Analysis of blood—alcohol and drugs) [3.293] Schedule 1 heading, reference omit def of drug def drug

Road Transport (General) Act 1999 Part 3.82 Amendment [3.294] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 119 [3.294] Dictionary, note 2 omit • function This amendment omits a redundant dot point in a note. The term ‘function’ is not used in the Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977. [3.295] Dictionary, definition of another jurisdiction omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. The term ‘another jurisdiction’ is defined in the Road Transport (General) Act 1999. Part 3.82 Road Transport (General) [3.296] Section 53 (6), note omit s 707 pt 13.3, div 1

Amendment [3.297] [3.297] Section 61A, definition of immediate suspension offence, paragraph (h) omit paragraph (h) paragraph (i) [3.298] Section 7 (2) omit they [3.299] Section 7 (3), definition of necessaries omit

Sale of Goods Act 1954 Part 3.83 Amendment [3.300] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 121 [3.300] Section 23 (5) omit [3.301] Section 36 (3) omit to himself or herself [3.302] Section 42 (2), definition of seller omit [3.303] Sections 43, 45 and 46 omit

Amendment [3.304] [3.304] Section 50 (2) transfers the document to a person (the relevant transfer) [3.305] Section 50 (2) omit lastmentioned transfer relevant transfer [3.306] Section 60 (4) omit

Security Industry Act 2003 Part 3.84 Amendment [3.307] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 123 [3.307] Section 60 (7) (a) omit [3.308] Dictionary, definition of mercantile agent omit Part 3.84 Security Industry Act 2003 [3.309] Section 21 (3) (c) omit Criminal Code 2002

Part 3.85 Senior Practitioner Act 2018 Amendment [3.310] [3.310] Section 21 (3) (e) omit Criminal Code (Cwlth), schedule [3.311] Dictionary, note 2 Part 3.85 Senior Practitioner Act 2018 [3.312] Section 49 (3)

Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003 Part 3.86 Amendment [3.313] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 125 Part 3.86 Smoke-Free Public Places [3.313] Sections 14 and 15 omit

Part 3.87 Smoke-Free Public Places Regulation 2005 Amendment [3.314] Part 3.87 Smoke-Free Public Places [3.314] Section 14 omit licensed premises plan floor plan of the licensed premises This amendment updates language and is consequential on another amendment. Part 3.88 Spent Convictions Act 2000 [3.315] Dictionary, note 2 omit • Territory authority

Supreme Court Act 1933 Part 3.89 Amendment [3.316] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 127 [3.316] Dictionary, definition of public authority omit Part 3.89 Supreme Court Act 1933 [3.317] Section 37U (4) (h) omit administrative appeals tribunal administrative review tribunal This amendment updates the name of a tribunal. The administrative appeals tribunal of the Commonwealth was established under the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cwlth). The Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Act 2024 (Cwlth) repealed the 1975 Act. The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cwlth) established the Commonwealth administrative review tribunal.

Part 3.89 Supreme Court Act 1933 Amendment [3.318] [3.318] Section 47 (1) and (2) etc omit in • section 47 (1) and (2) • section 50 (d) • section 51 (1) [3.319] Dictionary, note 2

Taxation Administration Act 1999 Part 3.90 Amendment [3.320] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 129 Part 3.90 Taxation Administration Act 1999 [3.320] Section 70 (2), definition of related offence, paragraph (b) (v) omit [3.321] Section 70 (3) omit [3.322] Dictionary, note 2

Part 3.91 Taxation (Government Business Enterprises) Act 2003 Amendment [3.323] Part 3.91 Taxation (Government Business Enterprises) Act 2003 [3.323] Section 6 omit under the regulations for this section by regulation [3.324] Section 7 omit regulations a regulation [3.325] Section 9 omit under the regulations for this section by regulation

Taxation (Government Business Enterprises) Act 2003 Part 3.91 Amendment [3.326] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 131 [3.326] Sections 9 and 10 (1) omit [3.327] Section 10 (2), note omit [3.328] Section 11, note omit [3.329] Dictionary, note 2 omit • Territory authority • Territory owned corporation. • territory-owned corporation.

Part 3.91 Taxation (Government Business Enterprises) Act 2003 Amendment [3.330] [3.330] Dictionary, definition of Territory entity territory entity includes the following: (a) a territory authority; (b) a territory-owned corporation; (c) an administrative unit; (d) a part of an administrative unit. [3.331] Further amendments, mentions of Territory entity omit Territory entity territory entity in • section 6 • section 8 • section 10

Territory Records Act 2002 Part 3.92 Amendment [3.332] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 133 Part 3.92 Territory Records Act 2002 [3.332] Section 31B, definition of Assembly omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. The term ‘Assembly’ is not used in the Act, part 3A. [3.333] Section 31C (1), note omit accessible executive document accessible executive record [3.334] Section 31G (4) omit document record

Part 3.93 Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006 Amendment [3.335] [3.335] Section 31M omit interest interests [3.336] Dictionary, definition of Assembly omit This amendment omits a redundant definition consequential on the omission of the term by another amendment. Part 3.93 Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006 [3.337] Dictionary, note 2

Uncollected Goods Act 1996 Part 3.94 Amendment [3.338] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 135 [3.338] Dictionary, definition of Commonwealth Criminal Code omit Part 3.94 Uncollected Goods Act 1996 [3.339] Section 14 (1) (a) omit the officer [3.340] Section 14 (1) (b) omit he or she shall the person must

Part 3.94 Uncollected Goods Act 1996 Amendment [3.341] [3.341] Section 24A (1) (a) omit section 83 (1) (j) (i) section 83 (1) (k) (i) [3.342] Section 24A (1) (b) and note omit section 83 (1) (j) (ii) section 83 (1) (k) (ii) [3.343] Section 24A (3), definition of mobile home omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. The term ‘mobile home’ is defined in the Uncollected Goods Act 1996, dictionary.

Uncollected Goods Act 1996 Part 3.94 Amendment [3.344] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 137 [3.344] Section 26 (1) omit the person [3.345] Section 33 (a) omit him or her them [3.346] Further amendments, mentions of shall omit shall must in • section 7 • section 28 • section 29 • section 30 (2), (4) and (5)

Part 3.95 Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011 Amendment [3.347] Part 3.95 Unit Titles (Management) [3.347] Dictionary, definition of unit subsidiary omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. The term ‘unit subsidiary’ is not used in the Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011. Part 3.96 Unit Titles (Management) Regulation 2011 [3.348] Section 12 (d) omit Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) Corporations Act This amendment updates language in line with current legislative drafting practice. Corporations Act is defined in the Legislation Act, dictionary, part 1 to mean the Corporations Act 2001

Unlawful Gambling Act 2009 Part 3.97 Amendment [3.349] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 139 [3.349] Dictionary, notes 1 and 2 Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions relevant to this regulation. For example: • Corporations Act • GST • in relation to. This amendment updates notes in line with current legislative drafting practice. Part 3.97 Unlawful Gambling Act 2009 [3.350] Section 34 (2)

Part 3.97 Unlawful Gambling Act 2009 Amendment [3.351] [3.351] Section 40 (2) omit [3.352] Dictionary, note 2

Utilities Act 2000 Part 3.98 Amendment [3.353] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 141 Part 3.98 Utilities Act 2000 [3.353] Sections 166 and 251 omit [3.354] Dictionary, note 2 • territory land [3.355] Dictionary, definitions of land-holder and public land omit

Part 3.99 Veterinary Practice Act 2018 Amendment [3.356] Part 3.99 Veterinary Practice Act 2018 [3.356] Section 31 (1), definition of suitability information, paragraph (a) (vi) (vi) the Commonwealth Criminal Code; [3.357] Dictionary, note 2 dictionary, part 1. This amendment inserts a new term used in the Act and defined in the Part 3.100 Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 2016 [3.358] Schedule 1, section 1.1, definition of Criminal Code omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. Criminal Code is defined in the Legislation Act,

Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024 Part 3.101 Amendment [3.359] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 143 [3.359] Dictionary, definition of Criminal Code omit Part 3.101 Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024 [3.360] Section 105 (1) (a) omit section 100 section 104 Part 3.102 Waste Management and Resource Recovery Act 2016 [3.361] Section 105 (3)

Part 3.103 Water and Sewerage Act 2000 Amendment [3.362] Part 3.103 Water and Sewerage Act 2000 [3.362] Section 46 (3) (a) omit government website within the scope of the Water and Sewerage Act 2000, section 46 (3) (c). [3.363] Section 46 (5) omit

Water and Sewerage Regulation 2001 Part 3.104 Amendment [3.364] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 145 Part 3.104 Water and Sewerage Regulation 2001 [3.364] Section 16B (3), note omit [3.365] Section 16E (3) (b), note omit [3.366] Dictionary, notes 1 to 3 Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions relevant to this Act. For example: • AS (see s 164) • AS/NZS (see s 164) • the Territory. This amendment updates notes in line with current legislative drafting practice. [3.367] Dictionary, note 4 • land sublease • owner Dictionary, note 4 lists examples of terms used in the regulation that are defined in the Act. This amendment inserts terms used in the regulation and defined in the Act.

Part 3.105 Water Resources Act 2007 Amendment [3.368] Part 3.105 Water Resources Act 2007 [3.368] Section 104 (2)

Amendment [3.369] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 147 [3.369] Chapter 3 heading, note 2, 1st dot point omit [3.370] Section 27 (1) (b) omit the worker’s [3.371] Section 36G (1), definition of pension age pension age , for a worker, This amendment updates a definition in line with current legislative drafting practice.

Amendment [3.372] [3.372] Section 36G (1), definition of statutory floor omit Fair Work Australia the Fair Work Commission This amendment updates the name of an entity. The Fair Work Amendment Act 2012 (Cwlth) changed the name of Fair Work Australia to Fair Work Commission. [3.373] Section 36G (2), definition of annual wage review annual wage review—see the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cwlth), section 285 (1). [3.374] Section 36G (2), definition of Fair Work Australia Fair Work Commission—see the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cwlth), section 12.

Amendment [3.375] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 149 [3.375] Sections 65 (2) and 74 (3) (a) omit [3.376] Section 185 (2) omit the dependant [3.377] Section 196 (1) omit the worker’s

Amendment [3.378] [3.378] Section 203 (2)

Amendment [3.379] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 151 [3.379] Schedule 2, section 2.1, new definition of Offshore Petroleum Act Offshore Petroleum Act means the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cwlth). This amendment inserts a new definition. The Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967 (Cwlth) was repealed by the Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendments) Act 2006 (Cwlth) and replaced by the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cwlth). [3.380] Schedule 2, section 2.1, definition of Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act omit [3.381] Schedule 2, section 2.2 (1) (a) and (2) (a) omit Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act, schedule 2

Amendment [3.382] [3.382] Schedule 2, section 2.2 (2) (b) omit Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act, section 5A (7) Offshore Petroleum Act, section 8 (2) [3.383] Schedule 2, section 2.2 (3) and (4) (a) omit Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act, schedule 2 [3.384] Schedule 2, section 2.2 (4) (b) omit Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act section 5A (3)

Amendment [3.385] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 153 [3.385] Dictionary, definition of initial incapacity date omit section 36G section 36G (1) This amendment corrects a cross reference. [3.386] Dictionary, new definition of Offshore Petroleum Act Offshore Petroleum Act, for schedule 2 (Adjacent areas for States and Territories)—see schedule 2, section 2.1. [3.387] Dictionary, new definition of pension age pension age, for a worker, for part 4.3 (Weekly compensation)—see section 36G (1). [3.388] Dictionary, definition of Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act omit

Part 3.107 Workers Compensation Regulation 2002 Amendment [3.389] [3.389] Dictionary, definition of weekly compensation omit section 36G section 36G (1). This amendment corrects a cross reference. Part 3.107 Workers Compensation [3.390] Schedule 3, part 3.1, item 2, column 2 omit Act, s 145D (1) Act, 145D (1) (b)

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Part 3.108 Amendment [3.391] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 155 Part 3.108 Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [3.391] Schedule 4, section 4.4 (1) omit sections 4.1 to 4.3 sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 Part 3.109 Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 [3.392] Section 18A (2), definition of law enforcement agency, paragraph (b) omit territory Territory

Part 3.109 Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 Amendment [3.393] [3.393] Schedule 3, section 3.1, definition of Criminal Code omit This amendment omits a redundant definition. Criminal Code is defined in the Legislation Act, [3.394] Dictionary, definition of Criminal Code omit

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008 Part 4.1 Amendment [4.1] A2025-29 Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 page 157