Statutes
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 — Overview
Introduction The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (63 & 64 Vict, c 12) is the supreme law of the Commonwealth of Australia. Enacted as an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament, it …
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) — Overview
Introduction The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (the CCA) is Australia’s principal competition and consumer protection statute. Originally enacted as the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) …
The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) — Overview
Introduction The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is the principal statute regulating corporations and financial markets in Australia. Enacted on 15 July 2001 and effective from 1 January 2002, the Act …
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) — Overview
Introduction The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act) is Australia’s principal workplace relations statute. Enacted by the Rudd Labor Government and effective from 1 July 2009, the Act replaced …
The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles
Introduction The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) is Australia’s principal privacy and data protection statute. Enacted in 1988 and significantly amended in 2000 (to extend the Act to the private sector) …