Crimes Act 1914
3(1)
Amended by:
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Act 2023 (assent 11/12/2023)
3-Sch2-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 8/01/2024 | Amend | Amended definition 'terrorism offence' |
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Modernisation) Act 2023 (assent 20/9/2023)
3-Sch1-Cl176
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 21/09/2023 | Amend | Inserted definition 'IGIS official' |
National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2022 (assent 12/12/2022)
3-Sch1-Cl35
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Inserted definition 'Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission' |
3-Sch1-Cl36
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Repealed definition 'Integrity Commissioner' |
3-Sch1-Cl37
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Amended definition 'law enforcement officer' |
3-Sch1-Cl38
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Inserted definition 'National Anti-Corruption Commissioner' |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Inserted definition 'National Anti-Corruption Deputy Commissioner' |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Inserted definition 'person assisting the NACC Inspector' |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Inserted definition 'staff member' |
3-Sch1-Cl39
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/07/2023 | Amend | Repealed definition 'staff member of ACLEI' |
Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Act 2021 (assent 3/9/2021)
Addendum to the Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch3-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 4/09/2021 | Amend | Amended definition 'law enforcement officer' |
Combatting Child Sexual Exploitation Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (assent 20/9/2019)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch2-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 21/09/2019 | Amend | Amended definition 'Commonwealth child sex offence' |
3-Sch7-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 21/09/2019 | Amend | Repealed definition 'child pornography material' |
3-Sch7-Cl2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 21/09/2019 | Amend | Amended definition 'Commonwealth child sex offence' |
3-Sch7-Cl3
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 21/09/2019 | Amend | Amended definition 'Commonwealth child sex offence' |
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Powers Offences and Other Measures) Act 2018 (assent 24/8/2018)
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch7-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'Commonwealth entity' |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'Privacy Act agency' |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'integrity purpose' |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'personal information' |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'sensitive information' |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'substantial adverse effect' |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'target entity' |
| 25/08/2018 | Amend | Inserted definition 'wholly-owned Commonwealth company' |
Criminal Code Amendment (Protecting Minors Online) Act 2017 (assent 22/6/2017)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch2-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 23/06/2017 | Amend | Amended definition 'Commonwealth child sex offence' |
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Powers Offences and Other Measures) Act 2015 (assent 26/11/2015)
Replacement Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch7-cl4
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 27/11/2015 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'confiscation proceedings' |
3-Sch7-cl44
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 27/11/2015 | Insert | Inserted definition 'participating State' |
| 27/11/2015 | Insert | Inserted definition 'participating Territory' |
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Penalty Unit) Act 2015 (assent 26/06/2015)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch1-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 31/07/2015 | Amend | Substituted definition of 'quarter' |
Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Australian Border Force) 2015 (assent 20/05/2015)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch5-Cl28
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/07/2015 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'officer of Customs' |
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Act 2014 (assent 4/11/2014)
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - Extracts Only - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch1-Cl35
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/12/2014 | Amend | Amended definition of 'terrorism offence' |
3-Sch1-Cl36
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/12/2014 | Amend | Amended definition of 'terrorism offence' |
3-Sch1-Cl37
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 1/12/2014 | Amend | Amended definition of 'terrorism offence' |
Statute Law Revision Act 2011 (assent 22/03/2011)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch5-Cl63
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/04/2011 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'Foreign Affairs Minister' |
3-Sch6-Cl24
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/04/2011 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'Defence Department' |
| 19/04/2011 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'Foreign Affairs Department' |
Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Identity Crimes and Other Measures) Act 2011 (assent 2/03/2011)
Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch2-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 3/03/2011 | Insert | Inserted definition of 'criminal detention' |
3-Sch2-Cl2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 3/03/2011 | Insert | Inserted definition of 'federal criminal detention' |
3-Sch2-Cl3
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 3/03/2011 | Insert | Inserted definition of 'federal judicial proceeding' |
3-Sch2-Cl4
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 3/03/2011 | Insert | Inserted definition of 'judicial proceeding' |
3-Sch2-Cl5
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 3/03/2011 | Insert | Inserted definition of 'judicial tribunal' |
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (assent 2/03/2011)
Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch3-Cl24
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 3/03/2011 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'terroist act' |
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences Against Children) Act 2010 (assent 14/04/2010)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch2-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/05/2010 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'child abuse material' |
3-Sch2-Cl2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/05/2010 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'child pornography material' |
3-Sch2-Cl3
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/05/2010 | Amend | Inserted definition of child sex offence' |
3-Sch2-Cl4
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/05/2010 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'data' |
3-Sch2-Cl5
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/05/2010 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'data storage device' |
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Act 2010 (assent 19/02/2010)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Supplementary Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch3-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'ACC authorising officer' |
3-Sch3-Cl2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'ACLEI authorising officer' |
3-Sch3-Cl3
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'AFP authorising officer' |
3-Sch3-Cl4
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'appropriate authorising officer' |
3-Sch3-Cl5
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'authorising officer' |
3-Sch3-Cl6
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'controlled operation' |
3-Sch3-Cl7
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'major controlled operation' |
3-Sch3-Cl8
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'nominated Tribunal member' |
3-Sch3-Cl9
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 19/02/2010 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'person targeted' |
Federal Court of Australia Amendment (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 2009 (assent 6/11/2009)
3-Sch1-Cl10
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 4/12/2009 | Amend | Amended definition of 'federal court' |
Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - General Law Reform) Act 2008 (assent 9/12/2008)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Supplementary Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch2-Cl34
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 10/12/2008 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'child' |
3-Sch2-Cl35
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 10/12/2008 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'de facto partner' |
3-Sch2-Cl36
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 10/12/2008 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'parent' |
3-Sch2-Cl37
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 10/12/2008 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'relative' |
Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Drug Offences and Other Measures) Act 2005 (assent 8/11/2005)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch1-Cl2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 6/12/2005 | Amend | Inserted definition 'controlled substance' |
Anti-terrorism Act (No. 3) 2004 (assent 16/08/2004)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch3-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 16/08/2004 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'State offence' |
Anti-terrorism Act (No. 2) 2004 (assent 16/08/2004)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Supplementary Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch3-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 16/08/2004 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'State offence' |
Anti-terrorism Act 2004 (assent 30/06/2004)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Supplementary Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch1-Cl1A
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 30/06/2004 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'terrorism offence' |
Australian Federal Police and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2004 (assent 22/06/2004)
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Supplementary Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - SEN
3-Sch3-Cl3D
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 22/12/2004 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'federal aspect' |
3-Sch3-Cl4
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 22/12/2004 | Amend | Amended definition of 'thing relevant to an indictable offence' |
3-Sch3-Cl5
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 22/12/2004 | Amend | Amended definition of 'thing relevant to a summary offence' |
Australian Crime Commission Establishment Act 2002 (assent 10/12/2002)
Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch2-Cl10
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 01/01/2003 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'NCA authorising officer' |
3-Sch2-Cl5
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 01/01/2003 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'ACC' |
3-Sch2-Cl6
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 01/01/2003 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'ACC authorising officer' |
3-Sch2-Cl7
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 01/01/2003 | Amend | Amended definition of 'appropriate authorising officer' |
3-Sch2-Cl8
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 01/01/2003 | Amend | Amended definition of 'law enforcement officer' |
3-Sch2-Cl9
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 01/01/2003 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'member of the staff of the ACC' |
Measures to Combat Serious and Organised Crime Act 2001 (assent 1/10/2001)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch1-Cl1
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition 'AFP authorising officer' |
3-Sch1-Cl2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition 'appropriate authorising officer' |
3-Sch1-Cl3
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Substituted definition 'authorising officer' |
3-Sch1-Cl4
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition 'Commonwealth offence' |
3-Sch1-Cl6
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition 'illicit goods' |
3-Sch1-Cl6A
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition ' major controlled operation' |
3-Sch1-Cl7
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Repealed definition ' narcotic goods officer' |
3-Sch1-Cl8
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition ' NCA authorising officer' |
3-Sch1-Cl8A
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition ' nominated Tribunal member' |
3-Sch1-Cl9
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 12/10/2001 | Amend | Inserted definition 'quarter' |
Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Act 2001 (assent 6/04/2001)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch10
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 03/05/2001 | Amend | Amended definition of 'associated offence' |
Criminal Code Amendment (Theft Fraud Bribery and Related Offences) Act 2000 (assent 24/11/2000)
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - SEN
3-Sch2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 24/05/2001 | Amend | Amended definition of 'Commonwealth officer' |
Australian Federal Police Legislation Amendment Act 2000 (assent 7/03/2000)
Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS
3-Sch2
| Commenced | Action | Note |
| 02/07/2000 | Amend | Amended definition of 'Commonwealth officer' |
| 02/07/2000 | Amend | Amended definition of 'law enforcement officer' |
| 02/07/2000 | Amend | Inserted definition of 'senior executive AFP employee' |
| 02/07/2000 | Amend | Omitted definition of 'Assistant Commissioner' |