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Acts table 2005

This table contains passage and commencement information for Acts that have been assented to in 2005.

This table is current from: 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 (Up to Act No 164 of 2005).

The Office of Parliamentary Counsel provides this table for internal use by the agencies to which it is provided. The material has not been checked by legal staff in OPC. Consequently, it should be checked before being relied on.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Amendment Act 2005

No. 32, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 15/03/2005; 2r: 16/03/2005; 3r: 16/03/2005

Senate 1r: 1/12/2004; 2r: 14/03/2005; 3r: 14/03/2005

Assent: 22/03/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

22 March 2005

2.  Schedules 1 and 2

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

24 March 2005 (see F2005L00768)

3.  Schedule 3

The later of:

(a) 1 July 2005; and

(b) the day immediately following the day Schedules 1 and 2 to this Act commence.

1 July 2005

(paragraph (a) applies)

4.  Schedule 4

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

24 March 2005

Acts Interpretation Amendment (Legislative Instruments) Act 2005

No. 133, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 11/10/2005; 2r: 3/11/2005; 3r: 3/11/2005

Senate 1r: 23/06/2005; 2r: 6/10/2005; 3r: 6/10/2005

Assent: 15/11/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 November 2005

2.  Schedule 1, item 1

Immediately after the commencement of section 3 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003.

1 January 2005

3.  Schedule 1, items 2 to 5

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Legislative Instruments (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2003.

1 January 2005

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Amendment Act 2005

No. 38, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 16/03/2005; 2r: 16/03/2005; 3r: 16/03/2005

Senate 1r: 17/11/2004; 2r: 15/03/2005; 3r: 15/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

2.  Schedule 1, items 1 to 110

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

16 May 2005

(see F2005L01029)

3.  Schedule 1, item 111

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

4.  Schedule 1, items 112 to 180

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

16 May 2005

5.  Schedule 1, item 181

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

6.  Schedule 1, items 182 to 236

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

16 May 2005

Aged Care Amendment (Extra Service) Act 2005

No. 59, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 26/05/2005; 2r: 1/06/2005; 3r: 1/06/2005

Senate 1r: 14/06/2005; 2r: 15/06/2005; 3r: 15/06/2005

Assent: 26/06/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences, or is taken to have commenced, on 1 July 2005.

Aged Care Amendment (Transition Care and Assets Testing) Act 2005

No. 22, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 16/02/2005; 3r: 16/02/2005

Senate 1r: 7/03/2005; 2r: 7/03/2005; 3r: 7/03/2005

Assent: 21/03/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

21 March 2005

2.  Schedule 1

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

21 March 2005

3.  Schedule 2

The later of:

(a) the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent; and

(b) 1 July 2005.

1 July 2005

(paragraph (b) applies)

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Levy and Fees) Act 2005

No. 42, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 17/02/2005; 2r: 9/03/2005; 3r: 9/03/2005

Senate 1r: 9/03/2005; 2r: 17/03/2005; 3r: 17/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

2.  Schedule 1, items 1 to 27

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

3.  Schedule 1, item 28

Immediately after the commencement of item 75 of Schedule 1 to the Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Act 2005.

However, if that item commences on or before the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

Does not commence

4.  Schedule 1, item 29

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

5.  Schedule 1, item 30

Immediately after the commencement of item 75 of Schedule 1 to the Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Act 2005.

However, if that item commences on or before the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

Does not commence

6.  Schedule 1, items 31 to 47

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

7.  Schedule 1, items 48 and 49

Immediately after the commencement of section 2 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Name Change) Act 2004.

23 June 2004

8.  Schedule 1, item 50

At the same time as the commencement of item 483 of Schedule 1 to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Name Change) Act 2004.

30 July 2004

9.  Schedule 1, item 51

At the same time as the commencement of item 484 of Schedule 1 to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Name Change) Act 2004.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if that item does not commence.

22 February 2005

10.  Schedule 1, item 52

At the same time as the commencement of item 485 of Schedule 1 to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Name Change) Act 2004.

30 July 2004

11.  Schedule 1, item 53

At the same time as the commencement of item 486 of Schedule 1 to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Name Change) Act 2004.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if that item does not commence.

22 February 2005

12.  Schedule 1, item 54

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

However, if the Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Act 2005 receives the Royal Assent before that day, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

Does not commence

13.  Schedule 2

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax Imposition (Recipients)—Customs) Act 2005

No. 1, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 8/12/2004; 2r: 8/12/2004; 3r: 8/12/2004

Senate 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Assent: 18/02/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on 1 July 2005.

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax Imposition (Recipients)—Excise) Act 2005

No. 2, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 8/12/2004; 2r: 8/12/2004; 3r: 8/12/2004

Senate 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Assent: 18/02/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on 1 July 2005.

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax Imposition (Recipients)—General) Act 2005

No. 3, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 8/12/2004; 2r: 8/12/2004; 3r: 8/12/2004

Senate 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Assent: 18/02/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on 1 July 2005.

Anti-Terrorism Act 2005

No. 127, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/11/2005; 2r: 2/11/2005; 3r: 2/11/2005

Senate 1r: 3/11/2005; 2r: 3/11/2005; 3r: 3/11/2005

Assent: 3/11/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 4 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

3 November 2005

2.  Schedule 1

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

4 November 2005

Anti-Terrorism Act (No. 2) 2005

No. 144, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 3/11/2005; 2r: 29/11/2005; 3r: 29/11/2005

Senate 1r: 30/11/2005; 2r: 5/12/2005; 3r: 6/12/2005

Assent: 14/12/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 4 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

2.  Schedule 1, items 1 to 21

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 December 2005

3.  Schedule 1, item 22

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

16 February 2006
(
see F2006L00345)

4.  Schedule 1, item 23

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 December 2005

5.  Schedule 2

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

6.  Schedules 3 to 6

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 December 2005

7.  Schedules 7 and 8

The 28th day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

11 January 2006

8.  Schedule 9, items 1 and 2

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 12 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 2])

9.  Schedule 9, items 3 and 4

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

10.  Schedule 9, item 5

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 12 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 3])

11.  Schedule 9, item 6

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 8.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 4])

12.  Schedule 9, item 7

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

13.  Schedule 9, items 8 and 9

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 8.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 5])

14.  Schedule 9, item 10

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 12 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 6])

15.  Schedule 9, item 11

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 10.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 7])

16.  Schedule 9, items 12 and 13

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 14.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 8])

17.  Schedule 9, items 14 and 15

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 8.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 9])

18.  Schedule 9, items 16 and 17

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 14.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 10])

19.  Schedule 9, items 18 to 24

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 8.

Did not commence
(
see Act No. 170, 2006 Sch. 1 [item 11])

20.  Schedule 10, items 1 to 25

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

21.  Schedule 10, items 26 to 28

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 December 2005

22.  Schedule 10, items 29 to 32

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2005-2006

No. 72, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/05/2005; 2r: 15/06/2005; 3r: 20/06/2005

Senate 1r: 21/06/2005; 2r: 24/06/2005; 3r: 24/06/2005

Assent: 29/06/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2005-2006

No. 73, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/05/2005; 2r: 20/06/2005; 3r: 20/06/2005

Senate 1r: 21/06/2005; 2r: 24/06/2005; 3r: 24/06/2005

Assent: 29/06/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation Act (No. 3) 2004-2005

No. 35, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 9/03/2005; 3r: 9/03/2005

Senate 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 17/03/2005; 3r: 17/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation Act (No. 4) 2004-2005

No. 36, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 9/03/2005; 3r: 9/03/2005

Senate 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 17/03/2005; 3r: 17/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation Act (No. 5) 2004-2005

No. 70, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/05/2005; 2r: 20/06/2005; 3r: 20/06/2005

Senate 1r: 21/06/2005; 2r: 23/06/2005; 3r: 23/06/2005

Assent: 26/06/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation Act (No. 6) 2004-2005

No. 71, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/05/2005; 2r: 20/06/2005; 3r: 20/06/2005

Senate 1r: 21/06/2005; 2r: 23/06/2005; 3r: 23/06/2005

Assent: 26/06/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2005-2006

No. 74, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/05/2005; 2r: 20/06/2005; 3r: 20/06/2005

Senate 1r: 21/06/2005; 2r: 24/06/2005; 3r: 24/06/2005

Assent: 29/06/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 2) 2004-2005

No. 37, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 9/03/2005; 3r: 9/03/2005

Senate 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 17/03/2005; 3r: 17/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation (Regional Telecommunications Services) Act 2005-2006

No. 115, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 7/09/2005; 2r: 12/09/2005; 3r: 12/09/2005

Senate 1r: 13/09/2005; 2r: 14/09/2005; 3r: 14/09/2005

Assent: 23/09/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation (Tsunami Financial Assistance) Act 2004-2005

No. 33, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/03/2005; 2r: 10/03/2005; 3r: 10/03/2005

Senate 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 15/03/2005; 3r: 15/03/2005

Assent: 22/03/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Appropriation (Tsunami Financial Assistance and Australia-Indonesia Partnership) Act 2004-2005

No. 34, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/03/2005; 2r: 10/03/2005; 3r: 10/03/2005

Senate 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 15/03/2005; 3r: 15/03/2005

Assent: 22/03/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Arts Legislation Amendment (Maritime Museum and Film, Television and Radio School) Act 2005

No. 110, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 16/08/2005; 2r: 18/08/2005; 3r: 18/08/2005

Senate 1r: 23/06/2005; 2r: 11/08/2005; 3r: 11/08/2005

Assent: 31/08/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005

No. 122, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 25/05/2005; 2r: 1/06/2005; 3r: 1/06/2005

Senate 1r: 14/06/2005; 2r: 10/10/2005; 3r: 10/10/2005

Assent: 19/10/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Part 1 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

19 October 2005

2.  Parts 2 and 3

The later of:

(a) the day after the end of the period of 7 days beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent; and

(b) 1 July 2005.

26 October 2005

Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005

No. 123, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 25/05/2005; 2r: 1/06/2005; 3r: 1/06/2005

Senate 1r: 14/06/2005; 2r: 10/10/2005; 3r: 10/10/2005

Assent: 19/10/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

19 October 2005

2.  Section 4

Immediately after the commencement of Part 2 of the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005.

26 October 2005

3.  Sections 5 and 6

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

19 October 2005

4.  Schedule 1

At the same time as Part 2 of the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 commences.

26 October 2005

5.  Schedule 2

Immediately after the commencement of section 4 of this Act.

26 October 2005

AusLink (National Land Transport) Act 2005

No. 93, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 9/02/2005; 3r: 9/02/2005

Senate 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 16/06/2005; 3r: 16/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Parts 1 and 2 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

28 July 2005

(see F2005L02026)

3.  Part 9

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

AusLink (National Land Transport—Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005

No. 94, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 9/02/2005; 3r: 9/02/2005

Senate 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 16/06/2005; 3r: 16/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedules 1 and 2

At the same time as Parts 3 to 8 of the AusLink (National Land Transport) Act 2005 commence.

28 July 2005

Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005

No. 44, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/12/2004; 2r: 10/02/2005; 3r: 10/02/2005

Senate 1r: 7/03/2005; 2r: 16/03/2005; 3r: 16/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 and 2 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

2.  Sections 3 to 68

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence before 1 July 2005, they commence on that day.

1 July 2005

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

No. 45, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/12/2004; 2r: 10/02/2005; 3r: 10/02/2005

Senate 1r: 7/03/2005; 2r: 16/03/2005; 3r: 16/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

2.  Schedule 1

At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences.

1 July 2005

3.  Schedule 2

Immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

1 July 2005

4.  Schedule 3, items 1 and 2

The later of:

(a) the commencement of section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 1 of Schedule 1 to the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Telecommunications Offences and Other Measures) Act (No. 2) 2004.

1 July 2005

(paragraph (a) applies)

5. Schedule 3, items 3 and 4

The later of:

(a) the commencement of section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 2 of Schedule 1 to the Postal Industry Ombudsman Act 2005.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

(paragraph (b) applies)

6.  Schedule 3, items 5 and 6

At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences.

1 July 2005

7.  Schedule 3, item 7

At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences.

However, if item 10 of Schedule 1 to the Postal Industry Ombudsman Act 2005 has commenced on or before that time, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

1 July 2005

8. Schedule 3, item 8

At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences.

1 July 2005

9.  Schedule 3, items 9, 10 and 11

The later of:

(a) the commencement of section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 11 of Schedule 1 to the Postal Industry Ombudsman Act 2005.

However, if item 11 of Schedule 1 to the Postal Industry Ombudsman Act 2005 does not commence, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

(paragraph (b) applies)

10.  Schedule 4

At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences.

1 July 2005

Australian Institute of Marine Science Amendment Act 2005

No. 54, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 10/03/2005; 3r: 10/03/2005

Senate 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 12/05/2005; 3r: 12/05/2005

Assent: 25/05/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Australian Passports Act 2005

No. 5, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/12/2004; 2r: 8/12/2004; 3r: 8/12/2004

Senate 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Assent: 18/02/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 and 2 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

18 February 2005

2.  Sections 3 to 58

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 9 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

1 July 2005

(see F2005L01517)

Australian Passports (Application Fees) Act 2005

No. 6, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/12/2004; 2r: 8/12/2004; 3r: 8/12/2004

Senate 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Assent: 18/02/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 and 2 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

18 February 2005

2.  Sections 3 to 9

At the same time as sections 3 to 58 of the Australian Passports Act 2005 commence.

1 July 2005

Australian Passports (Transitionals and Consequentials) Act 2005

No. 7, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/12/2004; 2r: 8/12/2004; 3r: 8/12/2004

Senate 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Assent: 18/02/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

18 February 2005

2.  Part 2

At the same time as sections 3 to 58 of the Australian Passports Act 2005 commence.

1 July 2005

3.  Schedule 1

At the same time as sections 3 to 58 of the Australian Passports Act 2005 commence.

1 July 2005

Australian Sports Commission Amendment Act 2005

No. 40, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 14/02/2005; 2r: 16/03/2005; 3r: 16/03/2005

Senate 1r: 8/12/2004; 2r: 10/02/2005; 3r: 10/02/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Australian Technical Colleges (Flexibility in Achieving Australia’s Skills Needs) Act 2005

No. 124, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 11/05/2005; 2r: 23/06/2005; 3r: 23/06/2005

Senate 1r: 10/08/2005; 2r: 10/10/2005; 3r: 10/10/2005

Assent: 19/10/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Australian Workplace Safety Standards Act 2005

No. 134, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 11/08/2005; 2r: 16/08/2005; 3r: 16/08/2005

Senate 1r: 18/08/2005; 2r: 8/11/2005; 3r: 9/11/2005

Assent: 15/11/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 and 2 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 November 2005

2.  Sections 3 to 9

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

1 January 2006

(see F2005L03859)

Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions Supervisory Levy Imposition Amendment Act 2005

No. 12, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Senate 1r: 9/02/2005; 2r: 9/02/2005; 3r: 9/02/2005

Assent: 22/02/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Authorised Non-operating Holding Companies Supervisory Levy Imposition Amendment Act 2005

No. 13, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/12/2004; 2r: 8/02/2005; 3r: 8/02/2005

Senate 1r: 9/02/2005; 2r: 9/02/2005; 3r: 9/02/2005

Assent: 22/02/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Bankruptcy and Family Law Legislation Amendment Act 2005

No. 20, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 17/02/2005; 3r: 17/02/2005

Senate 1r: 17/11/2004; 2r: 9/02/2005; 3r: 9/02/2005

Assent: 18/03/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

18 March 2005

2.  Schedule 1

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

18 September 2005

3.  Schedule 2

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

18 March 2005

4.  Schedules 3, 4 and 5

The 28th day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 April 2005

Border Protection Legislation Amendment (Deterrence of Illegal Foreign Fishing) Act 2005

No. 103, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 17/02/2005; 2r: 17/03/2005; 3r: 17/03/2005

Senate 1r: 11/05/2005; 2r: 16/06/2005; 3r: 16/06/2005

Assent: 23/08/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

23 August 2005

2.  Schedule 1, Part 1

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

24 August 2005

3.  Schedule 1, Part 2

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

30 November 2005 (see F2005L03632)

4.  Schedule 1, Part 3, Division 1

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

30 November 2005 (see F2005L03632)

5.  Schedule 1, Part 3, Division 2

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of Part 2 of Schedule 1 to this Act; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of Division 1 of Part 3 of Schedule 1 to this Act.

30 November 2005
(paragraph (b) applies)

6.  Schedule 1, Parts 4 and 5

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

24 August 2005

7.  Schedule 2, Part 1

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

24 August 2005

8.  Schedule 2, Part 2

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 3.

30 November 2005

Broadcasting Services Amendment (Anti-Siphoning) Act 2005

No. 43, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/12/2004; 2r: 14/02/2005; 3r: 14/02/2005

Senate 1r: 7/03/2005; 2r: 9/03/2005; 3r: 10/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day after it receives the Royal Assent.

Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005

No. 113, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/03/2005; 2r: 11/08/2005; 3r: 11/08/2005

Senate 1r: 16/08/2005; 2r: 5/09/2005; 3r: 7/09/2005

Assent: 12/09/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1, 2 and 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

2.  Sections 4 to 8

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

3. Chapters 2, 3 and 4

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

4. Sections 36, 37 and 38

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

5. Sections 39 and 40

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

6. Sections 41 and 42

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

7. Chapter 6

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

8.  Chapters 7 and 8

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

Building and Construction Industry Improvement (Consequential and Transitional) Act 2005

No. 112, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/03/2005; 2r: 11/08/2005; 3r: 11/08/2005

Senate 1r: 16/08/2005; 2r: 5/09/2005; 3r: 7/09/2005

Assent: 12/09/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

2.  Section 4

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

3.  Subsection 5(1)

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

4.  Subsection 5(2)

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

5.  Subsections 5(3) and (4)

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

6.  Sections 6, 7, 8 and 9

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

7.  Schedule 1, items 1 to 7

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

8.  Schedule 1, items 8 and 9

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

9.  Schedule 1, item 10

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

10.  Schedule 1, item 11

9 March 2005.

9 March 2005

11.  Schedule 1, items 12 to 18

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

12.  Schedule 2

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

13.  Schedule 3

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 September 2005

Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2005

No. 86, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 16/03/2005; 2r: 12/05/2005; 3r: 12/05/2005

Senate 1r: 14/06/2005; 2r: 16/06/2005; 3r: 16/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005

No. 145, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 13/10/2005; 2r: 1/11/2005; 3r: 2/11/2005

Senate 1r: 7/11/2005; 2r: 8/12/2005; 3r: 8/12/2005

Assent: 14/12/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day after it receives the Royal Assent.

Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management (Related Amendments) Act 2005

No. 146, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 13/10/2005; 2r: 2/11/2005; 3r: 2/11/2005

Senate 1r: 7/11/2005; 2r: 8/12/2005; 3r: 8/12/2005

Assent: 14/12/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

2.  Schedule 1

At the same time as the Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005 commences.

15 December 2005

Consular Privileges and Immunities Amendment Act 2005

No. 132, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 13/10/2005; 2r: 3/11/2005; 3r: 3/11/2005

Senate 1r: 16/03/2005; 2r: 13/10/2005; 3r: 13/10/2005

Assent: 15/11/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Copyright Amendment (Film Directors’ Rights) Act 2005

No. 130, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 17/03/2005; 2r: 13/09/2005; 3r: 13/09/2005

Senate 1r: 14/09/2005; 2r: 13/10/2005; 3r: 13/10/2005

Assent: 8/11/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 4 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

8 November 2005

2.  Schedule 1

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

19 December 2005 (see F2005L04088)

Corporations Amendment Act (No. 1) 2005

No. 138, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/06/2005; 2r: 17/08/2005; 3r: 17/08/2005

Senate 1r: 5/09/2005; 2r: 10/11/2005; 3r: 10/11/2005

Assent: 18/11/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

18 November 2005

2.  Schedule 1

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

18 November 2005

3.  Schedule 2

Immediately after the commencement of section 1462 of the Corporations Act 2001.

30 June 2004

Crimes Amendment Act 2005

No. 87, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 26/05/2005; 2r: 1/06/2005; 3r: 1/06/2005

Senate 1r: 14/06/2005; 2r: 16/06/2005; 3r: 16/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Telecommunications Interception and Other Measures) Act 2005

No. 95, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 23/06/2005; 2r: 23/06/2005; 3r: 23/06/2005

Senate 1r: 16/03/2005; 2r: 21/06/2005; 3r: 22/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedule 1

1 March 2005.

1 March 2005

3.  Schedule 2, items 1 and 2

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

17 December 2005 (see F2005L04095)

4.  Schedule 2, item 3

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

However, if section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 has not commenced before the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

6 July 2005

5.  Schedule 2, item 4

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

However, if section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences before this Act receives the Royal Assent, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

Does not commence

6.  Schedule 2, item 5

Immediately after the commencement of section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005.

However, if section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences before this Act receives the Royal Assent, the provision(s) do not commence at all.

Does not commence

7.  Schedule 2, item 8

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

8.  Schedule 2, item 9

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

17 December 2005 (see F2005L04095)

9.  Schedule 2, items 10 to 14A

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

10.  Schedule 2, item 15

1 June 1980.

1 June 1980

Criminal Code Amendment (Suicide Related Material Offences) Act 2005

No. 92, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 11/05/2005; 3r: 11/05/2005

Senate 1r: 12/05/2005; 2r: 23/06/2005; 3r: 24/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedule 1

On the day after the end of the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 January 2006

Criminal Code Amendment (Trafficking in Persons Offences) Act 2005

No. 96, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 21/06/2005; 2r: 21/06/2005; 3r: 21/06/2005

Senate 1r: 8/12/2004; 2r: 20/06/2005; 3r: 20/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedules 1 and 2

The 28th day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

3 August 2005

Customs Amendment (Extension of Import Cut-over Time) Act 2005

No. 105, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 17/08/2005; 2r: 18/08/2005; 3r: 18/08/2005

Senate 1r: 10/08/2005; 2r: 17/08/2005; 3r: 17/08/2005

Assent: 24/08/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Customs Legislation Amendment (Import Processing Charges) Act 2005

No. 91, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 26/05/2005; 2r: 1/06/2005; 3r: 1/06/2005

Senate 1r: 14/06/2005; 2r: 16/06/2005; 3r: 16/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedule 1, item 1

Immediately after the commencement of item 44 of Schedule 3 to the Customs Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2002.

19 July 2005

3.  Schedule 1, item 2

Immediately after the commencement of item 19 of Schedule 3 to the Customs Legislation Amendment and Repeal (International Trade Modernisation) Act 2001.

19 July 2005

4.  Schedule 1, items 3 and 4

Immediately after the commencement of item 119 of Schedule 3 to the Customs Legislation Amendment and Repeal (International Trade Modernisation) Act 2001.

19 July 2005

5.  Schedule 1, items 5 to 7

Immediately after the commencement of items 6 to 11 of Schedule 1 to the Customs Legislation Amendment (Application of International Trade Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2004.

19 July 2005

6.  Schedule 1, item 8

Immediately after the commencement of item 37 of Schedule 3 to the Customs Legislation Amendment and Repeal (International Trade Modernisation) Act 2001.

19 July 2005

7.  Schedule 1, items 9 to 12

Immediately after the commencement of sections 3 to 6 of the Import Processing Charges Act 2001.

19 July 2005

8.  Schedule 1, item 13

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Import Processing Charges (Amendment and Repeal) Act 2002.

19 July 2005

Customs Tariff Amendment Act (No. 1) 2005

No. 88, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/03/2005; 2r: 11/05/2005; 3r: 11/05/2005

Senate 1r: 12/05/2005; 2r: 16/06/2005; 3r: 16/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedule 1, Part 1

18 October 2003.

18 October 2003

3.  Schedule 1, Part 2

24 March 2003.

24 March 2003

4.  Schedule 1, Part 3

1 January 2005.

1 January 2005

5.  Schedule 1, Part 4

Immediately after the commencement of item 13 of Schedule 2 to the Customs Tariff Amendment Act (No. 1) 2003.

1 July 2003

6.  Schedule 1, Part 5

Immediately after the commencement of item 1 of Schedule 1 to the US Free Trade Agreement Implementation (Customs Tariff) Act 2004.

1 January 2005

7.  Schedule 1, items 60 to 112

1 February 2005.

1 February 2005

8.  Schedule 1, item 113

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

Customs Tariff Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005

No. 114, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 23/06/2005; 2r: 11/08/2005; 3r: 11/08/2005

Senate 1r: 16/08/2005; 2r: 8/09/2005; 3r: 8/09/2005

Assent: 15/09/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

15 September 2005

2.  Schedule 1, items 1 to 3

1 July 2005.

1 July 2005

3.  Schedule 1, items 4 to 7

11 May 2005.

11 May 2005

Customs Tariff Amendment (Commonwealth Games) Act 2005

No. 131, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 14/09/2005; 2r: 12/10/2005; 3r: 12/10/2005

Senate 1r: 13/10/2005; 2r: 13/10/2005; 3r: 13/10/2005

Assent: 8/11/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Datacasting Charge (Imposition) Amendment Act 2005

No. 49, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 2/12/2004; 2r: 10/02/2005; 3r: 10/02/2005

Senate 1r: 7/03/2005; 2r: 16/03/2005; 3r: 16/03/2005

Assent: 1/04/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 April 2005

2.  Schedules 1 and 2

At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences.

1 July 2005

Defence Amendment Act 2005

No. 26, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 10/02/2005; 2r: 16/02/2005; 3r: 16/02/2005

Senate 1r: 7/03/2005; 2r: 7/03/2005; 3r: 7/03/2005

Assent: 21/03/2005

Commencement:

 This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Defence Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2005

No. 121, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 6/09/2005; 2r: 15/09/2005; 3r: 15/09/2005

Senate 1r: 17/08/2005; 2r: 6/09/2005; 3r: 6/09/2005

Assent: 6/10/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 October 2005

2.  Schedules 1 to 4

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 October 2005

3.  Schedule 5

Immediately after the commencement of section 3 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003.

1 January 2005

Defence Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005

No. 142, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/11/2005; 2r: 1/12/2005; 3r: 1/12/2005

Senate 1r: 12/10/2005; 2r: 9/11/2005; 3r: 9/11/2005

Assent: 12/12/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 December 2005

2.  Schedule 1, item 1

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

12 June 2006

3.  Schedule 1, item 2

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 December 2005

4.  Schedule 1, items 3 to 99

At the same time as the provisions covered by table item 2.

12 June 2006

5.  Schedule 1, items 100 to 105

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 December 2005

6.  Schedule 1, items 106 and 107

At the same time as the provisions covered by table item 2.

12 June 2006

7.  Schedule 1, item 108

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 December 2005

8.  Schedule 1, items 109 to 114

At the same time as the provisions covered by table item 2.

12 June 2006

9.  Schedule 1, item 115

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 December 2005

10.  Schedule 2, items 1 and 2

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 December 2005

11.  Schedule 2, items 3 and 4

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

12 June 2006

12.  Schedule 2, items 5 to 7

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

12 December 2005

Disability Discrimination Amendment (Education Standards) Act 2005

No. 19, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/02/2005; 2r: 17/02/2005; 3r: 17/02/2005

Senate 1r: 17/11/2004; 2r: 9/02/2005; 3r: 9/02/2005

Assent: 1/03/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

1 March 2005

2.  Schedule 1

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if any of the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the first day after the end of that period.

10 August 2005

(see F2005L01968)

Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Act 2005

No. 157, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 14/09/2005; 2r: 13/10/2005; 3r: 13/10/2005

Senate 1r: 7/11/2005; 2r: 9/12/2005; 3r: 9/12/2005

Assent: 19/12/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

19 December 2005

2.  Schedule 1

At the same time as Schedule 1 to the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (2005 Measures No. 4) Act 2005 commences.

20 December 2005

3.  Schedule 2

The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.

20 December 2005

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

No. 154, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 9/11/2005; 2r: 1/12/2005; 3r: 1/12/2005

Senate 1r: 1/12/2005; 2r: 5/12/2005; 3r: 7/12/2005

Assent: 14/12/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

2.  Schedule 1, Part 1

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

3.  Schedule 1, Part 2

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

4.  Schedule 1, Part 3

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005.

27 March 2006

5.  Schedule 2, Part 1

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

6.  Schedule 2, Part 2

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

7.  Schedule 2, Part 3

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

8.  Schedule 3

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

9.  Schedule 4, Parts 1 and 2

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

10.  Schedule 4, Part 3

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

11.  Schedule 5, Part 1

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

12.  Schedule 5, items 3 to 14

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

13.  Schedule 5, item 15

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005.

27 March 2006

14.  Schedule 5, items 16 to 44

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

15.  Schedule 5, Part 3

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

16.  Schedule 6 Part 1

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

17.  Schedule 6 Part 2

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

18.  Schedule 7, Part 1

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

19.  Schedule 7, items 3 to 27

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

20.  Schedule 7, item 28

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005.

27 March 2006

21.  Schedule 7, items 29 to 72

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

22.  Schedule 7, Parts 3 and 4

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

23.  Schedule 8

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

24.  Schedule 9

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

25.  Schedule 10, items 1 to 10

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

26.  Schedule 10, item 11

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005.

27 March 2006

27.  Schedule 10, items 12 to 42

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

28.  Schedule 10, Parts 2 and 3

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

29.  Schedule 11

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

30.  Schedule 12

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

31.  Schedule 13

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

32.  Schedule 14, Part 1

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

33.  Schedule 14, Part 2

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

34.  Schedule 15

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

35.  Schedule 16

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

36.  Schedule 17, Parts 1 to 5

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

37.  Schedule 17, Part 6

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

38.  Schedule 18, Part 1

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

39.  Schedule 18, Part 2

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

40.  Schedule 19, Parts 1 to 3

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

41.  Schedule 19, Part 4

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

42.  Schedule 20, Part 1

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

43.  Schedule 20, Part 2

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

44.  Schedule 21

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

45.  Schedule 22, Part 1

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

46.  Schedule 22, Parts 2 to 4

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

47.  Schedule 22, Part 5

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

48.  Schedule 22, Part 6

20 September 2006.

20 September 2006

49.  Schedule 23, items 1 to 5

1 July 2006.

1 July 2006

50.  Schedule 23, items 6 and 7

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 December 2005

Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Act 2005

No. 97, 2005

House of Reps 1r: 22/06/2005; 2r: 22/06/2005; 3r: 22/06/2005

Senate 1r: 16/03/2005; 2r: 20/06/2005; 3r: 20/06/2005

Assent: 6/07/2005

Commencement:

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

6 July 2005

2.  Schedule 1

The 28th day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

3 August 2005

3.  Schedule 2</