What's new
13 March 2008
Health Care Act 2008
Legislation to provide for licensing of hospitals and ambulance services and other matters. Assented to but not yet commenced.
Podiatry Practice Act 2005
Guidelines on registration published
Livestock Act 1997
Notice requiring approval for the movement of horses and related equines, equipment, reproductive material, meat or other horse products into South Australia
Podiatry Practice Act 2005
Policy on employment and use of assistants by registered podiatrists published
Statute Amendment (Petroleum Products) Act 2007
Petroleum Products Regulations 2008
Commences 1 July 2008. Amends licensing provisions and fees. Act also amends Controlled Substances Act with respect to volatile substances.
6 March 2008
Occupational Therapy Practice Act 2005
Guidelines on registration published
28 February 2008
Chiropractic and Osteopathy Practice Act 2004
Guidelines on Registration published
Road Traffic Act 1961
Additional routes for pig trailers, road trains, higher mass vehicles
Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982
Regulations covering cosmetic tanning units to commence March 2008. (Australian standards)
Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982
Licensing of operators of tanning units to be introduced in March 2009
14 December 2008
Professional Standards Act 2004
CPA Australia Scheme application to the Professional Standards Council. Will apply to CPA members who hold a current practice certificate but are not financial services licensees.
20 December 2007
Road Traffic Act
Additional routes for Higher Mass Vehicles, Road Train vehicles
Aquaculture Act
Aquaculture (Zones – Lower Eyre Peninsula No 2 Zones Policy) Policy 2007 commences 20 December 2007
Passenger Transport Act
Exemptions for accredited operators and vehicles providing a taxi service outside metropolitan Adelaide. Requirements set out at page4903 of the gazette.
Local Government Act
New bylaws for the District council of Grant and the District of Tumby Bay
13 December 2007
Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act
Levy payable (prescribed amount) by the employer is reduced from 2.5% 5o 2.25%
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Lakes and Coorong Fishery) Variation Regulations 2007
Changes to licensing and quotas for pipi and other requirements. Commence on 13 December 2007
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Marine Scalefish Fisheries) Variation Regulations 2007
Changes to licensing and quotas for pipi and other requirements. Commence on 13 December 2007
6 December 2007
Medical Board of SA Code of Professional Conduct
Replaces previous code of conduct. See gazette p4683 for details.
Environment Protection (Noise Policy) Notice 2007
Sets out the requirements for noise control, generally and in specific circumstances, including the use of frost fans and bird scaring devices. Excludes certain types of noise.
Environment Protection Act
New fees for licences for various meat processors set out in regulations that commence 6 December 2007.
29 November 2007
Liquor Licensing Act
Amendments to allow for the issuing of Certificates of Approval for incomplete premises. Commences on 13 December 2007
Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act
Liability for Body Corporate and offences. Commences on a future date to be proclaimed.
Tobacco Products Regulation Act
Restrictions on selling cigarettes by vending machine. On existing machines they commence 1 June 2010; for new machines, 1 June 2008. Also changes to competitions and reward scheme conditions, and advertising.
Fisheries Management (Fish Processors) Regulations
New regulations for fish processors, especially for abalone, blue crab, giant crab, rock lobster, sandiness and tuna, that commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence
Fisheries Management (Vessel Monitoring Scheme) Regulations
Regulations that require owners of boats in certain fisheries (sardines, giant crab, rock lobster) to be fitted with an approved VMS unit, that commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Abalone Fisheries) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and quotas, and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Blue Crab Fishery) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Charter Boat Fishery) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Lakes and Coorong Fishery) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Marine Scalefish Fisheries) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Miscellaneous Fishery) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Prawn Fisheries) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – River Fishery) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence
Fisheries (Scheme of Management – Rock Lobster Fisheries) Variation Regulations 2007
New regulations with respect to licensing and assorted other requirements. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence
Fisheries Management (Fees) Regulations 2007
New fees for commercial fishing, processing and recreational fishing, and miscellaneous permits. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence.
Fisheries Management (General) Regulations 2007
General requirements under the Fisheries Management Act 2007, including size requirements, prohibited activities. Regulations commence when the relevant parts of the Fisheries Management Act 2007 commence.
22 November 2007
Pharmacy Practice Act
Pharmacy Practice Rules published in the gazette.
Trade Measurement Act
Variation of requirements for wine packaging.
19 November 2007
Livestock Act
Restrictions on the gathering of horses including shows, parades, rodeos, race meetings etc without authorisation by an inspector under the Livestock Act.
Livestock Act
Restrictions on horses, horse products, equipment, biological material, floats and transport without authorisation by an inspector under the Livestock Act.
15 November 2007
Fisheries Management Act 2007
Most of the sections of the Act commence 1 December 2007, particularly the sections that cover licensing of fishing activities and processing of seafood.
8 November 2007
Pharmacy Practice Act 2007,
Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2007
Commenced 8 November 2007, covering the registration of pharmacists, students, pharmacies and depots.
Aquaculture (Zones – Anxious Bay) Policy 2007
Covers the identification of the zones, the classes of aquaculture permitted and the criteria ti be used in determining applications for licences.
Road Traffic Act
New Conditions for B-Double vehicles carting baled hay.
1 November 2007
Passenger Transport Act
Taxi drivers required to display their Accreditation Identification Card and Taxi Driver Display Identification Card. See page 4140
25 October 2007
Harbors and Navigation Act
Amendments to implement the Australian Builders Plate requirements commence 4 February 2008. The regulations specify the type of vessels that require the Builders Plate to be affixed.
Residential Parks Act
Commences 5 November 2007.
Local Government Act
New City of Whyalla Bylaws set out on pages 4063 - 4073
18 October 2007
Fair Work (Clothing Outworker Code of Practice) Regulations
Commence 1 March 2008. Covers all persons engaged in or in connection with the manufacture of provision of clothing products, including retailers, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors etc.
Controlled Substances Poisons Regulations
New list of S4 drugs that can be supplied, prescribed or administered by Optometrists. See page 4011
4 October 2007
Optometry Practice Act
Remaining provisions of the Act commence 22 October. Optometry practice (General) Regulations commence on same day.
Road Traffic Act
Exemptions for certain high mass vehicles
27 September 2007
Road Traffic Act
New routes for Road Train, B Double, High Mass vehicles etc
Waterworks Act
Water restrictions for River Murray and Myponga Reservoir
Food Act
Variation of the regulations to delete references to the Meat Hygiene Act and to include fees and forms for the registration of food safety auditors
30 August 2007
Survey Regulations 2007
New regulations which revoke the 1992 regulations. Commence 1 September 2007.
Road Traffic Act
New routes for Road Train, B Double, High Mass vehicles etc
23 August 2007
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Variation Regulations 2007
Regulation of Rodeos including the requirement to obtain a permit to hold a rodeo, commence 1 September 2007
9 August 2007
Fisheries Management Act 2007 Act
commencement 1 September 2007 however most provisions have yet to commence until a date to be proclaimed
Road Traffic (Oversize or Overmass Vehicle Exemptions) Variation Regulations 2007
Changes to regulations relating to the conditions applying to permits for oversize or overmass vehicles.
Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Variation Regulations 2007
New standards for protective helmets for vehicle users added to the Regulations
2 August 2007
Real Estate Reform (various Acts)
Registration of Real Estate Agents, Sales representatives, Auctioneers etc. Not yet commenced.
26 July 2007
Natural Resources Management Act 2004
Restrictions on taking water from the River Murray Prescribed Watercourse
Natural Resources Management Act 2004
Changes to revise and facilitate interstate trade in water entitlements. Act commenced on 26 July 2007 but most provisions have yet to commence.
19 July 2007
Fair Trading Act 1987
New Code of Practice for the Health and Fitness Industry which commences 1 September 2007.
5 July 2007
Optometry Practice Act 2007
Act commenced on 12 July, but most of the provisions will not commence until they are proclaimed in the future.
Optometry Practice Act 2007
Regulations for Elections of board members gazetted to commence 12 July 2007
Local Government Act 1999
New by-laws Renmark Paringa Council
28 June 2007
Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007
To provide for measures to address climate change; to set targets; promote renewal sources of energy; promote business and community understanding of issues surrounding climate change; and other purposes. Received Royal Assent.
Prices Act 1948
Details records to be kept by towing and repair of motor vehicle businesses. Commenced 15 June 2007. see page 2780.
Road Traffic Act 1961
Additional Routes for B-Double and Road Train vehicles
Waterworks Act 1932
New Restrictions on the use of water from the River Murray and Myponga Reservoir
Waterworks Act 1932
Variation to the Regulations with respect to Water Efficiency Plans
21 June 2007
Natural Resources Management Act
Restrictions on taking water from the River Murray Prescribed Watercourse
21 June 2007
Road Traffic Act
Additional Routes for Road Trains
21 June 2007
Crown Lands Act
Fees increased for leases and licences over Crown Land etc
21 June 2007
Fisheries Regulations
Increases in fees for all the Fisheries licences
14 June 2007
Residential Parks Act 2007
Regulates relationship between residents and park owners. Received Royal assent but has not yet commenced
14 June 2007
Education Act
New fees that can be charged for full fee paying overseas students
7 June 2007
Various Acts and Regulations
Fee changes that commence 1 July 2007.
4 June 2007
Australian Road Rules
Variation to change Rule 300 Use of mobile phones
17 May 2007
Dental Practice Miscellaneous Amendment Act
Commence 24 May 2007.
17 May 2007
Dental Practice General Regulations 2007
Commence 24 May 2007.
10 May 2007
Petroleum Act
Statement of environmental objectives for new regulated activities published. See www.pir.sa.gov.au/petrol/envreg for more information
10 May 2007
Road Traffic Act
New routes for B-Double, road train and higher mass vehicles
26 April 2007
Development Act
New version of Building Code of Australia published 1 May 2007
26 April 2007
Legal Practitioners Regulations
New fees
19 April 2007
Natural Resources Act
Prohibition on taking water from wells in certain areas of SA.
5 April 2007
Optometry Practice Act
Royal assent received. Date of commencement to be proclaimed.
5 April 2007
Pharmacy Practice Act 2007
Royal assent received. Date of commencement to be proclaimed.
5 April 2007
Barley Exporting Act 2007 (and Regulations)
From 1 July 2007 persons exporting barley from a SA port to an overseas destination must be licensed. More information can be obtained from www.escosa.sa.gov.au
29 March 2007
Native Vegetation Regulations
Variation to the Regulation 5 with respect to exemptions
22 March 2007
Gaming Machines Regulations
Notice given that a Gaming Machine Entitlement trade will be held on 16 April 2007.
Waterworks Act
Changes to water restrictions.
15 March 2007
Architects Act By-laws
Increased fees.
Gene Technology Variation Regulations
Major changes to the licensing of gene technology and exemptions.
8 February 2007
Security and Investigation Agents Regulations
Changes to licence eligibility.
Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Regulations 2007
New regulations for activities in the Botanic Gardens etc.
Fisheries Management Act 2007
New Act received Royal assent.
Road Traffic Act
B-double additional routes.
Road Traffic Act
Road Train additional routes.
Controlled Substances (Poisons) Variation Regulations
New packaging requirements for poisons. Commence 1 July 2007.
18 January 2007
Dental Practice (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act
Amendments proclaimed.
Aquaculture Act
Aquaculture(Approval of Lower Eyre Peninsula Zones Policy) Notice approval
11 January 2007
Murray Bridge By-law Taxis
By-law repealed.
7 December 2006
Road Traffic Act
Sets out additional routes that can be used by B-Double vehicles and the conditions of use.
Road Traffic Act
Sets out additional routes that can be used by Road Train vehicles and the conditions of use.
30 November 2006
Assorted Acts
Amendments to Dental Practice Act, Chiropractic and Osteopathy Act, Medical Practice Act, Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Physiotherapy practice Act, Podiatry Practice Act, including changes to medical fitness to practice requirements.
Road Traffic Act
Sets out additional routes that can be used by B-Double vehicles and the conditions of use.
Road Traffic Act
Sets out additional routes that can be used by vehicles with Road Friendly Suspension and the conditions of use.
Travel Agents Regulations
Interstate travel agents are exempt from section 7 of the Act under certain conditions. Does not include travel agents licensed in the NT.
23 November 2006
Aquaculture Act
Aquaculture (Zones - Cape D'Estrees) Policy 2006 approved, details in gazette of 30 November 2006.
16 November 2006
Local Government Act
New by-law for Adelaide Hills Council.
9 November 2006
Tobacco Products Regulations
New fees introduced for licences commence on 1 January 2007.
2 November 2006
Local Government Act
New by-laws for Alexandrina Council.
12 October 2006
Radiation Protection and Control Act
Dental therapists and dental hygienists are exempted from the requirements of Regulation 40 under specified conditions.
21 September 2006
Professional Standards Act
Commencement of uniform legislation throughout Australia to improve the standards of services offered by members of occupational associations and to limit their liability in certain circumstances.
Professional Standards Regulations
See above, including fees payable.
31 August 2006
Occupational Therapy Practice Act 2005 (51/2005)
Commences 31 August 2006
Physiotherapy Practice Act 2005 (26/2005)
Commences 31 August 2006
Podiatry Practice Act 2005 (9/2005)
Commences 31 August 2006
Pharmacists Regulations
Regulates the practice of pharmacy, including prescribed forms, fees. Commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
Occupational Therapy Practice (General) Regulations
Regulates occupational therapists. Commenced 31 August 2006, revokes the Occupational Therapists Regulations 2003.
24 August 2006
Fisheries (Scheme of Management - Lakes and Coorong Fishery) Regulations
Regulation of fishing activities, including fees, in the Lakes and Coorong Fishery commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management - Abalone Fisheries) Regulations
Regulation of abalone fishing activities in the Central, Southern and Western Zones, including quotas and fees. Commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
Fisheries (Fish Processors) Regulations
Regulation of fish processing activities including fees. Commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management - Marine Scalefish Fisheries) Regulations
Regulation of the marine scalefish fishery including quotas and fees. Commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management - Prawn Fisheries) Regulations
Regulation of the prawn fisheries (Gulf St Vincent, Spencer Gulf, West Coast) including quotas and fees. Commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management - River Fishery) Regulations
Regulation of the river fishery in the Murray River including prescribed fish and fees. Commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
Fisheries (Scheme of Management - Rock Lobster Fisheries) Regulations
Regulation of the rock lobster fishery (Northern Zone and Southern Zone)including prescribed fish, quotas and fees. Commences 1 September 2006, revokes the 1991 Regulations.
17 August 2006
Wilderness Protection Regulations
Regulation of activities in wilderness protection areas and zones, revokes the 1992 Regulations.
10 August 2006
Medical Practice Act
Code of Conduct July 2006
Tobacco Products Regulation(Prohibited Tobacco Products) Notice
Lists prohibited tobacco products in gazette on page 2640.
27 July 2006
Chiropractic and Osteopathy General Regulations
Commences 27 July 2006, revokes the 1992 Regulations.
27 July 2006
Chiropractic and Osteopathy Practice Act
Commences on 27 July 2006
20 July 2006 / 27 July 2006
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act
Code of Practice for Demolition of Amusement Structures AS2601-2001.
13 July 2006
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act
Code of Practice for Amusement Structures, AS3533.4.1-2005.
Elliston District Council by-laws
New by-laws introduced covering council land, roads, signs banners and umbrellas, dogs, caravans and camping, foreshore use, waste management etc.
6 July 2006
Tobacco Products Regulation(Prohibited Tobacco Products) 16/2006
Commence 31 October 2006. See also notice in Gazette 10 August 2006.
15 June 2006
Various regulations (numerous)
Fee changes to commence 1 July 2006.