Criminal Code Act 1995

Sch-490.7

Amended by:


Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 (assent 21/1/2026)

3-Sch1-Cl53

Commenced Action Note
22/01/2026 Amend Inserted definition 'prohibited organisation symbol'
22/01/2026 Amend Inserted definition 'prohibited organisation symbol'

3-Sch1-Cl54

Commenced Action Note
22/01/2026 Amend Repealed definition 'prohibited terrorist organisation symbol'
22/01/2026 Amend Repealed definition 'prohibited terrorist organisation symbol'

Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Act 2026 (assent 21/1/2026)

3-Sch2-Cl214

Commenced Action Note
18/02/2026 Amend Inserted definition 'firearms and explosives manufacture material'

Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Act 2025 (assent 6/11/2025)

3-Sch3-Cl43

Commenced Action Note
8/11/2025 Amend Inserted definition 'Foreign Affairs Minister'
8/11/2025 Amend Inserted definition 'state sponsor of terrorism'
8/11/2025 Amend Inserted definition 'state terrorist act'

Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Act 2024 (assent 24/10/2024)

3-Sch7-Cl1

Commenced Action Note
26/09/2002 Amend Substituted definition 'hors de combat'

Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Act 2023 (assent 11/12/2023)

3-Sch1-Cl7

Commenced Action Note
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'displayed in a public place'
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'journalistic capacity'
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'makes a gesture in a public place'
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'prohibited Nazi symbol'
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'prohibited symbol'
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'prohibited terrorist organisation symbol'
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'public place'

3-Sch2-Cl5

Commenced Action Note
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'intimidatory act'
8/01/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'violent extremist material'

3-Sch4-Cl24

Commenced Action Note
5/02/2024 Amend Inserted definition 'disallowable legislative instrument'

3-Sch5-Cl3

Commenced Action Note
12/12/2023 Amend Inserted definition 'alien'

National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Act 2018 (assent 29/6/2018)

Revised Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS

3-Sch1-Cl24

Commenced Action Note
30/06/2018 Amend Inserted definition 'Australian Government security clearance'
30/06/2018 Amend Inserted definition 'Defence Minister'
30/06/2018 Amend Inserted definition 'constitutional trade and commerce'
30/06/2018 Amend Inserted definition 'foreign intelligence agency'
30/06/2018 Amend Inserted definition 'mutiny'

Criminal Code Amendment (Impersonating a Commonwealth Body) Act 2018 (assent 21/6/2018)

Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Second Reading Speech - REPS

3-Sch1-Cl3

Commenced Action Note
22/06/2018 Amend Inserted definition 'Regulatory Powers Act'

Crimes Legislation Amendment (International Crime Cooperation and Other Measures) Act 2018 (assent 22/5/2018)

Addendum to the Explanatory Memorandum - REPS
Revised Explanatory Memorandum - SEN
Second Reading Speech - REPS

3-Sch6-Cl18

Commenced Action Note
23/05/2018 Amend Inserted definition 'confiscate'

3-Sch6-Cl19

Commenced Action Note
23/05/2018 Amend Substituted definition 'debt bondage'