Australia Capital Territory Legislation

This legislation is current as of the 9th February 2024

This legislation is current as of 9 February 2024.  Refer to www.legislation.act.gov.au for the latest copy of all legislation.

 

1. Births, Deaths and Marriages 

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997    
Updated
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Regulations 1998
Updated

Government Department Responsibility:     Births, Deaths and Marriages unit operates within the Registrar-General's Office (RGO)

Contact Details:                                        02 62070 460

 

 2. Cemeteries and Crematoria 

Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2020 (was 2003)
Updated
Cemeteries and Crematoria Regulations 2003          
Updated
Cemeteries and Crematoria ACT 2020 – Regulations & Instruments

Government Department Responsibility:     Department of Territory and Municipal Services

Contact Details:                                        02 6207 0494

 

 3. Clinical Waste

Clinical Waste Act 1990        
Updated

Government Department Responsibility:     Department of Territory and Municipal Services

Contact Details:                                        02 6207 0494

 

4. Coroner

Coroners Act 1997                 
Updated

Government Department Responsibility:     Coroners Office within Attorney-General—Department of Justice and Community Safety

Contact Details:                                        02 6217 4231

 Additional ACT Legislation 

Additional legislation which can be utilised within the funeral industry which can be downloaded from www.legislation.act.gov.au 

Liquor Act 2010          
Updated
Liquor Regulations 2010        
Updated
Food Act 2001       
Updated
Food Regulations 2002       
Updated