Overview
The federal parliament has passed the Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Sunsetting Provision) Act 2026. The Act received royal assent on 29 June 2026 and is currently in force. It is administered by the Attorney-General's Department.
What the Act does
The Act amends the Criminal Code Act 1995 via Schedule 1. The source does not specify which secrecy provisions are affected, what the sunsetting provision covers, or what practical changes result from the amendment.
Key actions
- Check the full text of the Act at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026A00053 to see whether the Criminal Code Act 1995 changes affect obligations relating to sensitive government information or secrecy requirements.
- Set up an alert for updates to this Act via the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026A00053.
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