Law reforms
Learn about law reforms that have recently been made into law or are in the process of becoming law.
Reducing the risk of gambling harm
Changes to gambling laws are part of a coordinated gambling harm reduction approach which aims to strengthen protections for people who are at risk of, or are already experiencing, gambling harm.
Changes to tenancy, consumer and property laws
We’re making changes to ACT tenancy, consumer and property laws to support residents.
Making human rights complaints to ACAT
The ACT Government is exploring options for human rights complaints to be heard by the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).
Sentencing reform to support our criminal justice system
A new indicative sentencing scheme aims to improve experiences for all involved in the criminal court system.
Making coercive control a crime
The ACT Government is changing the law to make coercive control a crime. This change will help recognise and respond to patterns of abusive behaviour.
Protecting victim-survivors from claim farming
Law reform aims to protect victim-survivors of child abuse and personal injury claimants from pressure to apply for compensation.
Changes to same day delivery of alcohol
Law reform aims to help our community consume alcohol safely when ordering through a same day alcohol delivery service.
Strengthening gun laws
Amendments to firearms legislation that aim to strengthen gun laws in the ACT.
Supporting victim-survivors of domestic violence
Learn how changes to the law will support victim-survivors of family, personal and sexual violence in the justice process.
Changes to tenancy, privacy and guardianship laws
Changes to several laws help tenants and people becoming a guardian or manager for someone.
Raising the age of criminal responsibility
The ACT raised the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old.
Updating education law to support modern learning
Changes to support flexible learning and attendance, ensure students stay enrolled, and set clear distance education rules.
New standards for entertainment noise
Setting the right noise standards for Canberra's City Centre Entertainment Precinct (CCEP) to make sure venues and live music are protected.
Lower costs for employment agents
Changes to licensing requirements for employment agents in the ACT aims to help businesses operate at a lower cost.
Making it easier to run an incorporated association
New model rules for incorporated associations became law on 1 February 2024.
Liquor licensing reforms
Changing liquor licensing to be more flexible and responsive for businesses operating in Canberra’s night-time economy.
Changes to responsible service of alcohol requirements
Law reform to improve your ability to employ interstate workers.
Occupational mobility for interstate workers
Making it easier to work between states and territories across Australia.