Discrimination Act 1991
- Number
- A1991-81
- Status
- In Force
- Current law
- Regulations & instruments
- Forms
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
Notes
- Uncommenced expiry of provisions.
- Proposed amendments by Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (No 2).
- Proposed amendments by Statute Law Amendment Bill 2025.
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R51 | 18 September 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2024-49 |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Minister for Human Rights - Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Legislative instruments
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Name | Status | Classifier | Type | Under | Effective | Year and No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discrimination - Section 108 Order 2002 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 3 May 2002 | NI2002-106 | |
| Discrimination Tribunal Publication Direction 2002 (No 2) | None | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 5 July 2002 | NI2002-196 | |
| Discrimination Tribunal Publication Direction 2003 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 25 February 2003 | NI2003-83 | |
| Discrimination (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations (Amendment)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 127 | 31 December 1996 - 24 September 1997 | SL1996-32 | |
| Discrimination (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations (Amendment)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 127 | 11 November 1995 - 24 September 1997 | SL1995-42 | |
| Discrimination (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations (Amendment)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 127 | 14 November 1994 - 24 September 1997 | SL1994-38 | |
| Discrimination (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations 1992(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 127 | 25 March 1992 | SL1992-3 | |
| Discrimination Direction(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 21 January 1995 | NI1995-23 | |
| Discrimination Direction(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 23 May 1995 - 23 May 1995 | NI1995-118 | |
| Discrimination Direction | None | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 4 September 1995 | NI1995-255 | |
| Discrimination Direction | None | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 27 September 1995 | NI1995-277 | |
| Discrimination Direction(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 11 October 1995 | NI1995-287 | |
| Discrimination Direction(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 108 | 13 October 1995 | NI1995-288 | |
| Discrimination Appointment of Discrimination Commissioner(Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment | Notifiable instruments | s 112 | 11 November 1995 - 30 June 1996 | NI1995-310 |
| Discrimination Commencement Notice 1992(Repealed) | Repealed | Commencement notices | s 2 | 20 January 1992 - 21 January 1992 | CN1992-2 | |
| Human Rights Office Agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Australian Capital Territory(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 124 | 29 January 1992 - 1 November 2006 | NI1992-34 | |
| Discrimination (BAE Systems Australia Ltd) Exemption 2011 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 15 July 2011 - 14 July 2014 | NI2011-425 | |
| Discrimination (Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd) Exemption 2011 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 30 August 2011 - 30 November 2011 | NI2011-532 | |
| Discrimination (Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd) Exemption 2011 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 1 December 2011 - 30 November 2014 | NI2011-736 | |
| Discrimination (Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd) Exemption 2012 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 8 June 2012 - 7 June 2015 | NI2012-313 | |
| Discrimination (BAE Systems Australia Ltd) Exemption 2014 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 15 July 2014 - 14 July 2017 | NI2014-331 | |
| Discrimination (Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd) Exemption 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 8 June 2015 - 14 July 2017 | NI2015-218 | |
| Discrimination Regulation 2016 | None | Subordinate laws | s 123 | 28 July 2017 | SL2016-23 | |
| Discrimination (BAE Systems Australia Ltd) Exemption 2017 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 15 July 2017 - 14 July 2020 | NI2017-362 | |
| Discrimination (Raytheon Australia Pty Limited) Exemption 2017 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 15 July 2017 - 14 July 2020 | NI2017-363 | |
| Discrimination Amendment Regulation 2017 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 123 | 28 July 2017 - 29 July 2017 | SL2017-22 | |
| Discrimination (Fujitsu Australia Limited) Exemption 2017 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 27 October 2017 - 26 October 2020 | NI2017-546 | |
| Discrimination (Leidos) Exemption 2019 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 28 February 2019 - 27 February 2022 | NI2019-105 | |
| Discrimination (BAE Systems Australia Ltd, BAE Systems Australia Defence Pty Ltd, and ASC Shipbuilding Pty Limited) Exemption 2020 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 15 July 2020 - 14 July 2023 | NI2020-385 | |
| Discrimination (Raytheon Australia Pty Limited) Exemption 2020 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 15 July 2020 - 14 July 2023 | NI2020-386 | |
| Discrimination (Fujitsu Australia Limited) Exemption 2020 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 27 October 2020 - 26 October 2023 | NI2020-672 | |
| Discrimination (Seeing Machines Limited) Exemption 2021 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 9 July 2021 - 8 July 2024 | NI2021-413 | |
| Discrimination (Systems Planning and Analysis, Australia Pty Ltd) Exemption 2022 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 21 January 2022 - 20 January 2025 | NI2022-24 | |
| Discrimination (CEA Research and Development) Exemption 2022 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 9 December 2022 - 8 December 2025 | NI2022-621 | |
| Discrimination (Leidos entities) Exemption 2023 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 13 January 2023 - 12 January 2026 | NI2023-12 | |
| Discrimination (Raytheon Australia Pty Limited) Exemption 2023 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 14 July 2023 - 13 July 2026 | NI2023-300 | |
| Discrimination (BAE Systems Entities) Exemption 2023 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 14 July 2023 - 13 July 2026 | NI2023-330 | |
| Discrimination (Fujitsu Australia Limited) Exemption 2023 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 26 October 2023 - 25 October 2026 | NI2023-627 | |
| Discrimination (oobe Pty Ltd) Exemption 2023(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 21 November 2023 - 12 March 2025 | NI2023-702 | |
| Discrimination (Seeing Machines Limited) Exemption 2024 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 9 July 2024 - 8 July 2027 | NI2024-365 | |
| Discrimination (Systems Planning and Analysis Australia Pty Ltd) Exemption 2025 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 21 January 2025 - 20 January 2028 | NI2025-2 | |
| Discrimination (Saab Australia Pty Ltd) Exemption 2025 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 18 February 2025 - 17 February 2028 | NI2025-82 | |
| Discrimination (oobe Pty Ltd) Exemption Revocation 2025(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 109 | 12 March 2025 - 13 March 2025 | NI2025-122 |
Approved forms
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Form name/number | Status | Description | Category | Under | Effective | Year and No | CategoryAll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discrimination Act 1991—Form 1 (Repealed) | Repealed | Subpoena | s 120 | 9 March 2007 - 20 March 2007 | AF2007-25 | ShowInAll | |
| Discrimination Act 1991—Form 1 (Repealed) | Repealed | Subpoena | s 120 | 21 March 2007 - 1 February 2009 | AF2007-27 | ShowInAll |
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R51 | 18 September 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2024-49 |
| 11 April 2024 - 17 September 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R50 | 11 April 2024 | |
| 28 August 2020 - 10 April 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R49 | 28 August 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2020-42 |
| 10 April 2020 - 27 August 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R48 | 10 April 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2019-35 |
| 21 June 2019 - 9 April 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R47 | 21 June 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2019-17 |
| 29 April 2019 - 20 June 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R46 | 29 April 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2018-48 |
| 3 April 2017 - 28 April 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R45 | 3 April 2017 | Republication for amendments by A2016-49 |
| 25 August 2016 - 2 April 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R44 | 25 August 2016 | Republication for expiry of provisions (s 124 and sch 1) |
| 24 August 2016 - 24 August 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R43 | 24 August 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-49 |
| 7 November 2015 - 23 August 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R42 | 7 November 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-45 |
| 7 November 2013 - 6 November 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R41 (RI) | 24 February 2014 | Reissued because of High Court decision in relation to A2013-39 |
| Never effective | HTMLPDFWord | R41* | 7 November 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-39 Never effective because of High Court decision in relation to A2013-39 (see reissued republication) |
| 22 September 2012 - 6 November 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R40 | 22 September 2012 | Republication for expiry of provision (s 57B (4), (5)) |
| 11 September 2012 - 21 September 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R39 | 11 September 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2012-40 |
| 12 December 2011 - 10 September 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R38 | 12 December 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-52 |
| 21 September 2011 - 11 December 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R37* | 21 September 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-28 |
| 1 July 2011 - 20 September 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R36 | 1 July 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-22 |
| 1 December 2010 - 30 June 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R35 | 1 December 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2010-43 |
| 22 April 2010 - 30 November 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R34 | 22 April 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2009-36 |
| 9 March 2010 - 21 April 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R33 | 9 March 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2010-5 |
| 2 February 2009 - 8 March 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R32* | 2 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-36 |
| 27 August 2008 - 1 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 27 August 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-29 |
| 13 August 2008 - 26 August 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R30 | 13 August 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-27 |
| 19 May 2008 - 12 August 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R29 | 19 May 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-14 |
| 27 December 2007 - 18 May 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R28 | 27 December 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-39 |
| 6 September 2007 - 26 December 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 6 September 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-22 |
| 11 July 2007 - 5 September 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 | 11 July 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-16 |
| 28 May 2007 - 10 July 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 | 28 May 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2006-47 |
| 2 December 2006 - 27 May 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R24* | 2 December 2006 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 November 2006 - 1 December 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 | 1 November 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2005-41 as amended by A2006-3 and A2005-53 as amended by A2005-60 |
| 29 September 2006 - 31 October 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 29 September 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-40 |
| 23 February 2006 - 28 September 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 | 23 February 2006 | Republication for updated endnotes as amended by A2006-3 |
| 11 January 2006 - 22 February 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 11 January 2006 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 10 January 2005 - 10 January 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 10 January 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2004-60 |
| 1 September 2004 - 9 January 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R18* | 1 September 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-13 |
| 12 August 2004 - 31 August 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 | 12 August 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-51 |
| 1 July 2004 - 11 August 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 | 1 July 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-5 |
| 30 April 2004 - 30 June 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 | 30 April 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2003-48 |
| 9 April 2004 - 29 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 9 April 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-15 |
| 22 March 2004 - 8 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 22 March 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-2 |
| 9 October 2003 - 21 March 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 9 October 2003 | Republication for amendments by A2003-41 |
| 28 March 2003 - 8 October 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 28 March 2003 | Republication for amendments by A2003-15 |
| 1 January 2003 - 27 March 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 (RI) | 10 February 2003 | Reissue for retrospective amendment by A2002-49 |
| 1 January 2003 - 27 March 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 | 1 January 2003 | Does not include retrospective amendments by A2002-49 (see reissued republication). Republication for amendments by A2002-51 |
| 11 July 2002 - 31 December 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 | 11 July 2002 | Republication includes editorial amendments under Legislation Act |
| 14 June 2002 - 10 July 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 14 June 2002 | Republication for amendments by A2002-19 |
| 28 May 2002 - 13 June 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 31 May 2002 | Republication for amendments by A2002-11 |
| 12 September 2001 - 27 May 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 12 September 2001 | |
| 15 June 2000 - 27 March 2001 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 (RI) | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1999-64 and A2000-17 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 9 March 2000 - 9 May 2000 | HTMLPDFWord | R4D | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2000-2 |
| 23 December 1999 - 8 March 2000 | HTMLPDFWord | R4C | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1999-83 |
| 10 November 1999 - 22 December 1999 | HTMLPDFWord | R4B | 26 June 2008 | |
| 1 September 1999 - 9 November 1999 | HTMLPDFWord | R4A | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1999-22 |
| 31 January 1999 - 31 August 1999 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 (RI) | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1997-41, A1998-52 and A1998-54 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 31 January 1997 - 22 September 1997 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 (RI) | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1996-67 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 18 December 1995 - 30 December 1996 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 (RI) | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1995-46 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 5 September 1995 - 17 December 1995 | HTMLPDFWord | R1E | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1995-25 |
| 30 June 1995 - 4 September 1995 | HTMLPDFWord | R1D | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1995-9 |
| 22 December 1994 - 29 June 1995 | HTMLPDFWord | R1C | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1994-103 |
| 14 November 1994 - 21 December 1994 | HTMLPDFWord | R1B | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1994-60 |
| 1 July 1994 - 13 November 1994 | HTMLPDFWord | R1A | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1994-38 |
| 14 May 1994 - 30 June 1994 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 (RI) | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1994-11 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 4 March 1994 - 13 May 1994 | HTMLPDFWord | R0C | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1994-1 |
| 27 August 1993 - 3 March 1994 | HTMLPDFWord | R0B | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1993-44 |
| 21 May 1993 - 26 August 1993 | HTMLPDFWord | R0A | 26 June 2008 | Republication for amendments by A1993-25 |
| 20 January 1992 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 13 December 1991 |
Bill and Explanatory statement
The bill and explanatory statement for this Act are accessed from Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Bill 1991.
Notification statement
The Discrimination Act 1991 was passed by the Legislative Assembly and was notified in the Gazette on 13 December 1991 (Gaz 1991 No S143).
(Parliamentary Counsel)
Act as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 December 1991 | 20 January 1992 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| s 1, s 2 | 13 December 1991 | s 2 (1) |
| remainder | 20 January 1992 | s 2 (2) and Gaz 1992 No S6 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| s 30 (1) (a), (b), (4) | awaiting commencement | Expire on the day stated in the declaration (see s 30 (2), (4)) |
| s 75 (4), (5), (6) def commencement day | commences 11 April 2027 | s 75 (5) |
| s 124, sch 1 | 24 August 2016 (midnight) | s 124 (5) |
| s 57B (4), (5) | 21 September 2012 (midnight) | s 57B (5) |
| s 99 (9), (10) | 1 December 2006 (midnight) | s 99 (10) |
| s 121 (6), (7) | 1 December 2006 (midnight) | s 121 (7) |
| s 104 (5), (6) | 10 January 2006 (midnight) | s 104 (6) |
| s 108DB (5), (6) | 10 January 2001 (midnight) | s 108DB (6) |
| s 128 | 9 June 2000 (midnight) | 128 (3) |
| s 57D (1) | 4 March 1996 (midnight) | s 57D (2) |
| s 57F (1) | 1 January 1996 (midnight) | s 57F (2) |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2020-42 | Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | pt 12 | 28 August 2020 |
| A1993-25 | Discrimination (Amendment) Act 1993 | s 4, s 5 | 21 May 1993 |
| A1993-44 | Acts Revision (Position of Crown) Act 1993 | sch 2 | 27 August 1993 |
| A1994-1 | Discrimination (Amendment) Act 1994 | ss 4-7 | 4 March 1994 |
| A1994-11 | Discrimination (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1994 | s 4, s 5 | 14 May 1994 |
| A1994-38 | Public Sector Management (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 1994 | sch 1 pt 28 | 1 July 1994 |
| A1994-60 | Administrative Appeals (Consequential Amendments) Act 1994 | sch 1 | 14 November 1994 |
| A1994-103 | Discrimination (Amendment) Act (No 3) 1994 | s 4 | 22 December 1994 |
| A1995-9 | Discrimination (Amendment) Act 1995 | s 4, s 5 | 30 June 1995 |
| A1995-25 | Annual Reports (Government Agencies) (Consequential Provisions) Act 1995 | sch | 5 September 1995 |
| A1995-46 | Statute Law Revision Act 1995 | sch | 18 December 1995 |
| A1996-67 | Discrimination (Amendment) Act 1996 | ss 4-15 | 31 December 1996 |
| A1997-41 | Remuneration Tribunal (Consequential Amendments) Act 1997 | sch 1 | 24 September 1997 |
| A1998-52 | Building (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1998 | sch | 4 January 1999 |
| A1998-54 | Statute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1998 | sch | 9 December 1998 |
| A1999-22 | Courts and Tribunals (Audio Visual and Audio Linking) Act 1999 | s 12 | 1 September 1999 |
| A1999-60 | Discrimination Amendment Act 1999 | ss 4-7 | 10 November 1999 |
| A1999-64 | Children and Young People (Consequential Amendments) Act 1999 | sch 2 | 10 May 2000 |
| A1999-66 | Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1999 | sch 3 | 10 November 1999 |
| A1999-83 | Discrimination Amendment Act (No 2) 1999 | s 4 | 23 December 1999 |
| A2000-2 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2000 (No 2) | sch | 9 March 2000 |
| A2000-17 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2000 (No 3) | sch 1 | 1 June 2000 |
| A2000-48 | Spent Convictions Act 2000 | pt 5 | 28 March 2001 |
| A2001-44 | Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 | pt 105 | 12 September 2001 |
| A2002-11 | Legislation Amendment Act 2002 | pt 2.16 | 28 May 2002 |
| A2002-19 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2002 | s 4, s 5 | 14 June 2002 |
| A2002-51 | Criminal Code 2002 | pt 1.7 | 1 January 2003 |
| A2003-15 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2003 | ss 4-21 | 28 March 2003 |
| A2003-41 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2003 | sch 3 pt 3.7 | 9 October 2003 |
| A2003-48 | Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2003 | sch 2 pt 2.5 | 30 April 2004 |
| A2004-2 | Sexuality Discrimination Legislation Amendment Act 2004 | sch 2 pt 2.3 | 22 March 2004 |
| A2004-5 | Human Rights Act 2004 | sch 2 pt 2.2 | 1 July 2004 |
| A2004-13 | Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2004 | sch 2 pt 2.7 | 1 September 2004 |
| A2004-15 | Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 1 pt 1.8, sch 2 pt 2.26 | 9 April 2004 |
| A2004-51 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2004 | s 4 | 12 August 2004 |
| A2004-60 | Court Procedures (Consequential Amendments) Act 2004 | sch 1 pt 1.22 | 10 January 2005 |
| A2005-41 | Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 1 November 2006 |
| A2005-53 | Criminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.8 | 1 November 2006 |
| A2006-22 | Civil Unions Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.9 | never commenced |
| A2006-40 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | sch 2 pt 2.14 | 29 September 2006 |
| A2006-47 | Carers Recognition Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | pt 2 | 28 May 2007 |
| A2007-16 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.11 | 11 July 2007 |
| A2007-22 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2007 | sch 1 pt 1.8 | 6 September 2007 |
| A2007-39 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 3) | sch 3 pt 3.9 | 27 December 2007 |
| A2008-14 | Civil Partnerships Act 2008 | sch 1 pt 1.8 | 19 May 2008 |
| A2008-27 | Parental Leave Legislation Amendment Act 2008 | s 4 | 13 August 2008 |
| A2008-29 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 3) | sch 1 pt 1.7 | 27 August 2008 |
| A2008-36 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 | sch 1 pt 1.20 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2009-36 | Adoption Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 22 April 2010 |
| A2010-5 | Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment Act 2010 | pt 2 | 9 March 2010 |
| A2010-43 | Liquor (Consequential Amendments) Act 2010 | sch 1 pt 1.8 | 1 December 2010 |
| A2011-22 | Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.54 | 1 July 2011 |
| A2011-28 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.8 | 21 September 2011 |
| A2011-52 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) | sch 3 pt 3.19 | 12 December 2011 |
| A2012-40 | Civil Unions Act 2012 | sch 3 pt 3.9 | 11 September 2012 |
| A2013-39 | Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013 | sch 2 pt 2.9 | 7 November 2013 |
| A2015-45 | Spent Convictions (Historical Homosexual Convictions Extinguishment) Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 7 November 2015 |
| A2016-49 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2016 | pt 3 | 3 April 2017 |
| A2016-49 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2016 | pt 2 | 24 August 2016 |
| A2018-48 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2018 | ss 4-7 | 29 April 2019 |
| A2019-17 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2019 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 21 June 2019 |
| A2019-35 | Animal Welfare Legislation Amendment Act 2019 | pt 4 | 10 April 2020 |
| A2023-7 | Discrimination Amendment Act 2023 | ss 4-34 | 11 April 2024 |
| A2023-57 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (No 3) | pt 6 | 11 April 2024 |
| A2024-49 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2024 | sch 1 | 18 September 2024 |