Legislation

The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 was enacted to create the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.9.4 governs the formulation and labelling of Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods.

The Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015 establishes the Australian Immunisation Register, which is a national database that records vaccinations given to individuals.

The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 is a key piece of legislation in Australia aimed at promoting fair trading, enhancing competition, and protecting consumer rights.

The Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020 establishes mandatory requirements for ingredient labelling and safety information for cosmetic products sold in Australia.

The Corporations Act 2001 is the primary legislation governing corporations in Australia, outlining the rules for company formation, operation, and dissolution, while providing protections for shareholders and stakeholders.

The Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) is an Act of the Parliament of Australia which addresses the most serious federal offences.

The Customs Act 1901 is a key piece of legislation in Australia that governs the import and export of goods, establishing customs duties and regulations.

The Customs (Prohibited Imports) (Vaping Goods) Approval 2023 establishes import control for vaping goods, including vapes, vape substances, and vape accessories.

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) provides the public with the right to access documents held by Australian government agencies, promoting transparency and accountability.

The Gene Technology Act 2000 aims to provide a nationally consistent regulatory scheme for the safe use of GMOs.

The Gene Technology Regulations 2001 establish a national framework for the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia, ensuring safety and compliance in gene technology practices.

The Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 establishes a regulatory framework for the importation and manufacture of industrial chemicals in Australia.

The Medical Device Standards Order (Endotoxin Requirements for Medical Devices) 2018 establishes the endotoxin limits for medical devices to minimise risks associated with endotoxin contaminants and residues.

The National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992 establishes the NHMRC as a national body to promote health standards and foster medical research in Australia.

The Privacy Act 1988 protects the privacy of individuals and to regulate how personal information is collected, used, stored and disclosed.

The Poisons Standard classifies medicines and poisons into different Schedules, signifying the degree of risk and the control recommended to be exercised over their availability to the public. Sometimes referred to as the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).

The Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 provides for the establishment and maintenance of a national system of controls relating to the quality, safety, efficacy and timely availability of therapeutic goods that are used in Australia or exported from Australia.

This Specification facilitates the release of de-identified adverse event report information recorded in the Adverse Event Management System (AEMS) portal to sponsors.

This Specification facilitates the release of specified kinds of therapeutic goods information relating to adverse events following immunisation to specified persons or bodies.

This Specification facilitates the publication of certain therapeutic goods information relating to complaints and investigations by the TGA in respect of the advertising of therapeutic goods and dissemination of generic information.

This Specification facilitates the public release of therapeutic goods information relating to advisory committee meetings.

This Specification facilitates the release of therapeutic goods information relating to advisory committee meetings to relevant persons or bodies for specified purposes.

The Act amends the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 to improve regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia, enhancing safety and efficacy standards.

The Act amends the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 to improve regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia, enhancing safety and efficacy standards.