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Animal Diseases Act (ACT) 2005: An Act to provide for the control of endemic and exotic diseases of animals, and for other purposes
Animal Diseases Regulation (ACT) 2006: Regulations for the Animal Diseases Act 2006
Eggs (Labelling and Sale) Act (ACT) 2001: An Act about the labelling and sale of hen eggs, and for other purposes
Fair Trading (Consumer Affairs) Act (ACT) 1992: An Act to make provision for the protection of consumers, and for the protection of traders against unfair commercial practices
Fair Trading Act (ACT) 1992: An Act relating to trading practices
Fertilisers Act 1904: An Act to regulate the sale and prevent the adulteration of fertilisers
Fisheries Act (ACT) 2000: An Act about the management of fisheries
Food Act (ACT) 2001: An Act to regulate the sale of food for human consumption, and for other purposes
Food Reulation (ACT) 2002: Regs pertaining to food
Gene Technology (GM Crop Moritorium) Act (ACT) 2004: An Act to enable a moratorium to be imposed on the cultivation of certain genetically modified plants [including food plants], and for other purposes
Gene Technology Act (ACT) 2003: The object of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with GMOs.
Gene Technology Regulation (ACT) 2004: Regs pertaining to GMOs
Liquor Act (ACT) 1975: An Act relating to the sale of liquor, and for related purposes
Liquor Regulation (ACT) 1979: Regulation for the sale of alcohol
Public Health Act (ACT) 1997: An Act relating to public health, and for related purposes
Public Health Regulations (ACT) 2000
Sale of Goods (Vienne Convention) Act 1987: An Act to give effect within the ACT to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the international sale of goods, and for other purposes
Sale of Goods Act (ACT) 1954: An Act relating to the sale of goods
Tade Measurement (Pre-packed Articles) Regulation 1991
Trade Measurement (Miscellaneous) Regulation 1991
Trade Measurement Act (ACT) 1991: An Act relating to trade measurement in the Territory as part of the scheme for uniform trade measurement legislation throughout Australia
Water Resources Act 1988: An Act to provide for the management of the water resources of the Territory, and for related purposes
Water Resources Regulation 2006: Regulations made under the Water Resources Act 1988

Exotic Diseases of Animals Regulation 2003: Regulations for matters under the Exotic Diseases of Animals Act (NSW) 1991
Fair Trading Act (NSW) 1987: An Act to regulate the supply, advertising and description of goods and services and, in certain respects, the disposal of interests in land; to repeal the Consumer Protection Act 1969 and certain other Acts; and for other purposes.
Farm Produce Act (NSW) 1983: Provides provisions for the registration and regulation of farm produce agents and farm produce merchants.
Fish Marketing Act (NSW) 1994: An Act to authorise the sale of the business undertaking of the Fish Marketing Authority; to deregulate fish marketing in New South Wales; and to amend the Fisheries and Oyster Farms Act 1935 and certain other Acts.
Fisheries Act (NSW) 1935: An Act relating to fisheries and fishing, and to oyster farms
Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2002
Fisheries Management (Estuary Prawn Trawl Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006
Fisheries Management (General) Regulation (NSW) 2002: Regs pertaining to fisheries
Fisheries Management (Lobster Share Management Plan) Regulation 2000
Fisheries Management Act (NSW) 1994: To conserve, develop and share the fishery resources of the State for the benefit of present and future generations. To provide social and economic benefits for the wider community of New South Wales
Food Act (NSW) 2003: To ensure food for sale is both safe and suitable for human consumption, to prevent misleading conduct in connection with the sale of food, to provide for the application in this State of the Food Standards Code.
Food Regulation (NSW) 2004: Food Safety Regulations
Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium) Act 2003: An Act to enable a moratorium to be imposed on the cultivation of certain genetically modified plants; and for other purposes.
Grain Marketing Act (NSW) 1991: An Act relating to the marketing of barley, canola and grain sorghum.
Liquor Control Act (NSW) 1982: An Act to regulate the sale and supply of liquor, to regulate the use of premises on which liquor is sold and for certain other purposes.
Liquor Regulation (NSW) 1996: Liquor sales regulation
Marketing of Primary Products Act (NSW) 1983: An Act relating to the marketing of certain primary products
Meat Industry Act (NSW) 1978: An Act to provide for the regulation and control of the meat industry in New South Wales
Plant Diseases Act (NSW) 1924
Poultry Meat Industry Industry Act (NSW) 1986: To regulate and control the poultry growing industry
Sale of Goods (Vienna Convention) Act (NSW) 1986: To give effect to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods,
Sale of Goods Act (NSW) 1923: An Act to codify and amend the law relating to the Sale of Goods.
Stock Disease Regulation (NSW) 2004: Regulation of livestock
Stock Diseases Act 1923: An Act relating to diseases in stock
Stock Foods Act 1940: An Act to regulate the sale of food for stock; and for other purposes.
Stock Foods Regulation 2005: Regulations for matters under the Stock Foods Act 1940
Trade Measurement Act (NSW) 1989: An Act relating to trade measurement in New South Wales as part of the scheme for uniform trade measurement legislation throughout Australia.
Trade Measurement Regulation (NSW) 2002
Water Act 1912: An Act to consolidate the Acts relating to Water Rights, Water and Drainage, Drainage Promotion, and Artesian Wells.

AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (CONTROL OF USE) ACT (NT) 2004: To impose controls relating to the possession, sale, use and application of chemical products, and the manufacture, sale and use of fertilisers and stockfoods, that ensure sustainable agriculture by protecting – (i) the health of the general public and the users of those substances; (ii) the environment; (iii) the health and welfare of animals; and (iv) domestic and export trade in agricultural produce; etc
AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (CONTROL OF USE) REGULATIONS: Regs pertaining to use of chemicals
AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) ACT: An Act to apply certain laws of the Commonwealth relating to agricultural and veterinary chemical products as laws of the Northern Territory, and for other purposes
CONSUMER AFFAIRS (PRODUCT INFORMATION) REGULATIONS: Regulations under the Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Act
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Act: to make provision with respect to product safety and product information, to prohibit unfair practices in consumer transactions and promote the development of codes of practice for fair dealing in consumer transactions, to imply conditions and warranties in contracts for goods and services and enable recourse to manufacturers
FISHERIES ACT (NT) 1988: An Act to provide for the regulation, conservation and management of fisheries and fishery resources so as to maintain their sustainable utilisation, to regulate the sale and processing of fish and aquatic life, and for related purposes
FISHERIES REGULATIONS (NT) 1992: Regs relating to fisheries
Food Act (NT) 1986: To ensure food for sale is both safe and suitable for human consumption; to prevent misleading conduct in connection with the sale of food; to provide for the application of the Food Standards Code in the Territory.
KAVA MANAGEMENT ACT (NT) 1998: To establish mechanisms and procedures for prohibiting and regulating the supply, possession and consumption of kava and for controlling the price of kava; to reduce the health, social and economic problems associated with consumption of kava by the implementation of harm minimisation principles and other responsible practices relating to supply, possession and consumption of kava; and to encourage the involvement of communities in the regulation of the supply, possession and consumption of kava, and the implementation of harm minimisation principles and other responsible practices relating to the supply, possession and consumption of kava, in their community areas.
KAVA MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (NT) 1998: Regs pertaining to kava
LIQUOR ACT (NT) 1978: The primary object of this Act is to regulate the sale, provision, promotion and consumption of liquor (a) so as to minimise the harm associated with the consumption of liquor; and (b) in a way that takes into account the public interest in the sale, provision, promotion and consumption of liquor.
LIQUOR REGULATIONS (NT) 1981: Regs pertaining to the sale of liquor
MEAT INDUSTRIES ACT (NT) 1984: (a) to ensure that meat produced for human consumption is wholesome; (b) to ensure that pet meat produced for pet food or bait meat, is not substituted for meat produced for human consumption; (c) to ensure the humane slaughter of animals for human consumption, pet meat and bait meat; and (d) to foster export and domestic markets for meat for human consumption, pet meat and bait meat.
MEAT INDUSTRIES REGULATIONS (NT) 1997: Regs pertaining to the meat industry
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT (NT) 1981: An Act about public health
SALE OF GOODS (VIENNA CONVENTION) ACT (NT) 1987: An Act to give effect within the Territory to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and for other purposes.
Sale of Goods Act (NT) 1972: An Act relating to the Sale of Goods
Trade Measurement (Pre-packed Articles) Regulations (NT) 1991: Regs pertaining to trade measurement
Trade Measurement Act (NT) 1990: An Act to make provision with respect to trade measurement in the Northern Territory as part of the scheme for uniform trade measurement legislation throughout Australia
Trade Measurement Administration Act (NT) 1990: An Act to make provision with respect to the administration of the Trade Measurement Act, and for related purposes

Banana Industry Protection Act (QLD) 1989: An Act to assist and to regulate the banana industry in certain respects and for related purposes
Banana Industry Protection Regulation (QLD) 2000: Regulations for the Banana Industry Protection Act 1989
Brands Act 1915: An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to brands and marks on stock (horse, cattle, camel, and any sheep, pig or goat)
Brands Regulation 1998: Regulations made under the Brands Act 1915
Chicken Meat Industry Committee Act (QLD) 1976: An Act relating to the stabilisation of the chicken meat industry, to establish a chicken meat industry committee and for connected purposes
Chicken Meat Industry Committee Regulation (QLD) 2001: Regulations for the Chicken Meat Industry Committee Act 1976
Exotic Diseases in Animals Act (QLD) 1981: An Act to provide for the control, eradication and prevention of exotic diseases in animals, the compensation of owners for loss or destruction of animals and property during outbreaks of exotic diseases, the establishment of an exotic diseases expenses and compensation fund and for related purposes.
Exotic Diseases in Animals Regulation (QLD) 1988: Regulations for the Exotic Diseases in Animals Act
Fair Trading Act (QLD) 1989: The principal objective of this Act is to provide for an equitable, competitive, informed and safe market place.
Fisheries (Coral Reef Fin Fish) Management Plan (QLD) 2003
Fisheries (Freshwater) Management Plan (QLD) 1999: The objectives of this plan are to— manage the taking of freshwater fish in a way that conservation status; and a fair division of access to freshwater fish among commercial, recreational and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fishers; et al
Fisheries (Gulf of Carpenteria Inshore Fin Fish) Management Plan (QLD) 1999: provide a viable commercial fin fish net fishery that gives economic and social benefits to the local, regional and State economies;
Fisheries (Spanner Crab) Management Plan (QLD) 1999: manage the commercial fishery to give optimal, but sustainable, economic efficiency; and, ensure a fair division of access to spanner crabs among commercial, recreational and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fishers; and monitor and review the commercial spanner crab catch.
Fisheries Act (QLD) 1994: The main purpose of this Act is to provide for the use, conservation and enhancement of the community’s fisheries resources and fish habitats in a way that seeks to— apply and balance the principles of ecologically sustainable development; and promote ecologically sustainable development.
Fisheries Regulation (QLD) 1995: Regulates the selling of seafood
Food Act (QLD) 2006: An Act to provide for matters relating to handling and selling food, securing the safety and suitability of food and fixing standards for food, and for other purposes
Food Production (Safety) Act (QLD) 2000: The main objects of this Act are— to establish Safe Food Production QLD; and to ensure the production of primary produce is carried out in a way that— makes the primary produce fit for human or animal consumption; and maintains food quality; and to provide for food safety measures for the production of primary produce consistent with other State laws relating to food safety.
Food Production (Safety) Regulation (QLD) 2002: Regulates various general and specific food production
Food Regulation (QLD) 2006: Regulations for the Food Act (QLD) 2006
Gene Technology Act (QLD) 2001: The object of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing the risks by regulating certain dealings with GMOs.
Gene Technology Regulation (QLD) 2002
Liens on Crops of Sugar Cane Act (QLD) 1931: An Act to amend the laws relating to liens upon crops of sugar cane, and for other purposes consequent thereon
Liens on Crops of Sugar Cane Regulation (QLD) 1999
Liquor Act (QLD) 1992: The objects of this Act are— to facilitate and regulate the optimum development of the tourist, liquor and hospitality industries of the State having regard to the welfare, needs and interests of the community and the economic implications of change; and, to regulate the sale and supply of liquor in particular areas to minimise harm caused by alcohol abuse and misuse and associated violence; and
Liquor Regulation (QLD) 2002
Public Health Regulation (QLD) 2005
Sale of Goods (Vienna Convention) Act (QLD) 1986: An Act to give effect within Queensland to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and for other purposes
Sale of Goods Act (QLD) 1896: An Act for codifying the law relating to the sale of goods
Stock (Cattle Tick) Notice 2005: To prevent, in a way that is consistent with the Australian standard definitions and rules, the spread of cattle tick in the State.
Stock Act (QLD) 1915: An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to diseases in stock
Stock Identification Regulation (QLD) 2005
Stock Regulation (QLD) 1988
Sugar Industry Act (QLD) 1999: The principal object of the Act is to facilitate an internationally competitive, export oriented sugar industry based on sustainable production that benefits those involved in the industry and the wider community.
Trade Measurement Act (QLD) 1990: An Act relating to trade measurement in Queensland as part of the scheme for uniform trade measurement legislation throughout Australia
Water Act 2000: An Act to provide for the sustainable management of water and other resources, a regulatory framework for providing water and sewerage services and the establishment and operation of water authorities, and for other purposes
Water Regulation 2002
Wine Industry Act (QLD) 1994: The objectives of this Act are— to enable the efficiency of the Queensland wine industry to be developed further; and to foster further investment in, and growth of, the Queensland wine industry; and to help the Queensland wine industry to develop further its tourism potential; and to establish a system under which the integrity of the Queensland wine industry is ensured; and to regulate the Queensland wine industry in a way that is compatible with minimising harm arising from the misuse of liquor and the aims of the National Health Policy on Alcohol adopted by the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy and published by the Commonwealth. The objectives are to be achieved mainly by licensing, under this Act, persons so that they can sell wine. A person who is licensed under this Act need not be licensed under the Liquor Act 1992 before the person can lawfully sell wine.
Wine Industry Regulation (QLD) 1995

Barley Marketing Act (SA) 1993: An Act relating to the marketing of barley
Branding of Pigs Act (SA) 1964: An Act to provide for the branding of pigs and for matters incidental thereto.
Branding of Pigs Regulations 2003
Chicken Meat Industry Act (SA) 2003: An Act to provide for stabilisation of the chicken meat industry; and for other purposes.
Citrus Industry Act (SA) 2005: An Act to provide for the South Australian Citrus Industry Development Board and for administration by the Board of a fund for citrus industry purposes
Fair Trading Act (SA) 1987: An Act to provide for the appointment and powers and functions of the Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, to make provision in respect of certain unfair or undesirable trade practices, and for other purposes.
Fisheries (Exotic Fish, Fish Farming and Fish Diseases) Regulations 2000: Regulations dealing with exoitc fish and diseases
Fisheries (Fish Processors) Regulations 2006: Regulations for Fish Processors
Fisheries (General) Regulations 2000
Fisheries (Scheme Management - Abalone Fisheries) Regulations 2006: Regulations for Abalone Fisheries
Fisheries (Scheme Management - Prawn Fisheries) Regulations 2006: Regulations for Prawn Fisheries
Fisheries (Scheme of Management - River Fishery) Regulations
Fisheries (Scheme of Management—Blue Crab Fishery) Regulations 1998: Regulation for Blue Crab Fishery
Fisheries (Scheme of Management—Lakes and Coorong Fishery) Regulations 2006: Regulations for Lakes and Coorong Fishery
Fisheries (Scheme of Management—Marine Scalefish Fisheries) Regulations 2006: Regulations for Marine Scalefish Fisheries
Fisheries (Scheme of Management—Miscellaneous Fishery) Regulations 2000: Regulations for Miscellaneous Fishery
Fisheries Act (SA) 1982: An Act to provide for the conservation, enhancement and management of fisheries, the regulation of fishing and the protection of certain fish; to provide for the protection of marine mammals and the aquatic habitat; to provide for the control of exotic fish and disease in fish, and the regulation of fish processing; and for other purposes.
Food Act (SA) 2001: An Act to provide for the safety and suitability of food; to repeal the Food Act 1985; and for other purposes.
Genetically Modified Crops Management Act (SA) 2004: An Act to provide for the designation of areas of the State for the purposes of preserving for marketing purposes the identity of certain food crops according to whether they are genetically modified crops or non-genetically modified crops; to provide for the segregation of genetically modified food crops and their products in appropriate cases; to provide for associated regulatory powers; to provide certain protections with respect to the spread of genetically modified plant material; and for other purposes.
Ground Water (Qualco-Sunlands) Control Act 2000: An Act to reduce the risk of waterlogging and salinisation of land and increased levels of salinity in the River Murray caused by the irrigation of land in the Qualco-Sunlands irrigation area; and for other purposes.
Groundwater (Border Agreement) Act 1985: An Act to approve and provide for carrying out an Agreement for the management of groundwater adjacent to the border of South Australia and Victoria; and for other purposes.
Irrigation Act 1994: An Act to provide for the irrigation of land in government and private irrigation districts
Liens on Fruit Act 1923: An Act to provide for preferable liens on fruit, and for other purposes.
Liquor Licensing (Dry Areas—Long Term) Regulations 1997: Regulations under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997
Liquor Licensing (Dry Areas—Short Term) Regulations 1997: Regulations under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997
Liquor Licensing (General) Regulations 1997: Regulations under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997
Liquor Licensing Act (SA) 1997: An Act to regulate the sale, supply and consumption of liquor; and for other purposes
Livestock Act (SA) 1997: An Act to regulate matters relating to livestock;
Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Citrus Industry Advisory Committee) Regulations 2005: Regulations under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2004 for the Citrus Advisory Committee
Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Citrus Industry) Regulations 2006: Regulations under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2004 for the Citrus Industry
Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Dairy Industry) Regulations 2005: Regulations under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2004 for the Dariy Industry
Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Meat Food Safety Advisory Committee) Regulations 2005: Regulations under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2004 for the Meat Food Safety Advisory Committee
Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Meat Industry) Regulations 2006: Regulations under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2005 for the meat industry
Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Seafood) Regulations 2006: Regulations under the Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2006 for seafood
Primary Product (Food Safety Schemes) Act (SA) 2004: An Act to provide for food safety matters relating to the production of primary produce
Public and Environmental Health (Notifiable Diseases) Regulations 2004: Regulation under the Public and Environmental Health Act 1987 for Notifiable Diseases
Public and Environmental Health Act (SA) 1987: An Act dealing with public and environmental health
Sale of Goods (Vienna Convention) Act (SA) 1986: An Act to give effect within South Australia to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Sale of Goods Act (SA) 1895: An Act for codifying the law relating to the sale of goods.
South Australian Meat Corporation Act (SA) 1936: An Act to consolidate the law relating to the Metropolitan and Export Abattoirs, and for other
Trade Measurement (Pre-Packed Articles) Regulations (SA) 1993: Regulations under the Trade Measurements Act 1993 for Pre-Packed Articles
Trade Measurement Act (SA) 1993: An Act relating to trade measurement in South Australia as part of the scheme for uniform trade measurement legislation throughout Australia
Trade Standards Act (SA) 1979: An Act to prescribe standards for and to regulate the safety and quality of goods, the provision of information in respect of goods and services and the packaging of goods; and for other purposes
Wheat Marketing Act (SA) 1989: An Act relating to the marketing of wheat
Wheat Marketing Regulations (SA) 1998: Regulations under Wheat Marketing Act 1989
Wine Grapes Industry Act (SA) 1991: An Act relating to the marketing of wine grapes
Wine Grapes Industry Regulations 2004: Regulations under the Wine Grapes Industry Act 191

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Agricultural Spraying) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 205): Regulations for the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act (TAS) 1996
Animal (Brands and Movement) Regulations 2003 (S.R. 2003, No. 143): Regulations for the Animal (Brands and Movement) Act (TAS) 1984
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Exemptions) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 206): Regulations for the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act (TAS) 1997
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act (TAS) 1995: An Act to control the use and application of agricultural chemical products and veterinary chemical products, to provide for related matters and to repeal certain Acts
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Regulations 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 184): Regulations for the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act (TAS) 1995
Animal (Brands and Movement) Act (TAS) 1984: An Act to provide for the compulsory identification of cattle, sheep, pigs and other animals, the regulation of the movement of animals, a system of permanent identification of animals, and incidental and other purposes
Animal Farming (Registration) Act (TAS) 1994: An Act to regulate the farming of prescribed wildlife and other prescribed animals and for related purposes
Animal Farming (Registration) Regulations 2005 (S.R. 2005, No. 155): Regulations for the Animal Farming (Registration) Act (TAS) 1994
Animal Health Act (TAS) 1995: An Act to provide for the prevention, detection and control of animal diseases, to provide for the maintenance and improvement of animal health, to repeal the Stock Act 1932 and certain other enactments and for related purposes
Animal Health Regulations 2006 (S.R. 2006, No. 82): Regulations for the Animal Health Act (TAS) 1995
Dairy Industry Act (TAS) 1994: An Act to reduce regulation in the dairy industry, to facilitate the economic development of the dairy industry for the benefit of Tasmania and to repeal certain Acts
Dairy Industry Regulations (TAS) 2004: Regulations for the Dairy Industry Act (TAS) 1994
Egg Industry Act (TAS) 2002: An Act to provide for improvements in the quality of egg production and in associated aspects of human health, animal welfare and food safety, to repeal the Egg Industry Act 1988, to make consequential amendments to other legislation and for related purposes
Egg Industry Regulations 2004 (S.R. 2004, No. 97): Regulations for the Egg Industry Act 2002
Fair Trading Act (TAS) 1990: An Act to make provision with respect to certain unfair or undesirable trade practices and with respect to incidental matters
Farm Water Development Act 1985: An Act to provide for the making of loans to assist in the development of water resources for use on farms and to make provision for incidental matters
Fertilizers Act 1993 (No. 61 of 1993): An Act to regulate the sale of fertilizers
Fertilizers Regulations 2005 (S.R. 2005, No. 143): Regulations for the Fertilizers Act 1993
Fisheries (Abalone) Rules (TAS) 2000: Regulates taking and handling of abalone
Fisheries (Commercial Dive) Rules (TAS) 2005: Regulates commercial diving for fish
Fisheries (General and Fees) Regulations (TAS) 2006: General regulations for the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries (Giant Crab) Rules 2006 (S.R. 2006, No. 7): Regulation of Griant Crab Fisheries
Fisheries (Infringement Notices) Regulations (TAS) 2001: Regulations relating to infringement notices for the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries (Mackerel) Rules (TAS) 1999: Regulation of Mackerel fisheries for the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries (Processing and Handling) Rules (TAS) 2001: Rules relating to handling, storing, record keeping and processing of fish
Fisheries (Rock Lobster and Giant Crab) Rules (TAS) 2001: Regulation of Rock Lobster and Giant Crab fisheries for the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules (TAS) 2006: Regulation of Rock Lobster fisheries for the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules (TAS) 2004: Regulation of Scalefish fisheries for the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries (Scallop) Rules (TAS) 2005: Regulation of scallop fisheries for the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries (Value of Fish) Order 1997
Fisheries Penalties Regulations (TAS) 2001: Establishes penalties for non-compiance with Living Maring Resources Act and Fisheries Rules
Fisheries Rules (Validation) Act 1997: An Act to validate certain rules made under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Fisheries Rules 1999 (S.R. 1999, No. 158)
Food Act (TAS) 2003: An Act to ensure the provision of food that is safe and fit for human consumption and to promote good nutrition and for related matters
Food Regulations (TAS) 2003: Regulations under the Food Act (TAS) 2003
Gene Technology Act (TAS) 2001: An Act to regulate activities involving gene technology and for other purposes
Gene Technology Regulations (TAS) 2003
Inland Fisheries (Applicable Fish) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 67): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
Inland Fisheries (Commercial Nets and Fees) Regulations 1999 (S.R. 1999, No. 156): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 1997
Inland Fisheries (Controlled Fish) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 68): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 1996
Inland Fisheries (Declared Fish) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 69): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 1998
Inland Fisheries (Delay or Prevention of Spread of Controlled Fish) Order 2003 (S.R. 2003, No. 124): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 1999
Inland Fisheries (Destruction of Controlled Fish) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 70): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 2000
Inland Fisheries (Director of Inland Fisheries Validation) Act 2003 (No. 37 of 2003): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 2001
Inland Fisheries (Districts) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 71): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 2002
Inland Fisheries (Excepted Waters) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 72): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 2003
Inland Fisheries (Inland Waters) Order 1997 (S.R. 1997, No. 10): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 2004
Inland Fisheries (Protected Fish) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 73): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 2005
Inland Fisheries (Protected Fish) Order 1997 (S.R. 1997, No. 170): Regulations made under the Inland Fisheries Act 2006
Inland Fisheries (Seasons and Waters) Order 1996 (S.R. 1996, No. 74)
Inland Fisheries Act (TAS) 1995: An Act to consolidate the law relating to inland fisheries
Liquor and Accommodation Regulations 2003 (S.R. 2003, No. 96)
Liquor Licensing (Fees) Regulations 2005 (S.R. 2005, No. 112): Regulations relating to fees for the Liquor Licensing act 1990
Liquor Licensing Act 1990 (No. 44 of 1990): An Act to regulate the sale of liquor
Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 (No. 25 of 1995): An Act to promote the sustainable management of living marine resources, to provide for management plans relating to fish resources, to protect marine habitats and to repeal the Fisheries Act 1959
Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 (No. 31 of 1995): An Act to provide for the planning of marine waters for marine farming and the allocation of marine farming leases
Marine Farming Planning Regulations 2006 (S.R. 2006, No. 106)
Meat Hygiene Act (TAS) 1985: An Act to control and regulate the operation of meat premises and pet food works, to regulate the standards of hygiene and sanitation at those premises and works and to regulate the quality of meat, meat products, and pet food and for other purposes
Meat Hygiene Regulations (TAS) 2003
Plant Quarantine Act 1997 (No. 62 of 1997): An Act to provide for the quarantine of plants and the control of pests and diseases
Plant Quarantine Regulations 1998 (S.R. 1998, No. 87): Regulations made under the Plant Quarantine Act
Primary Industry Activities Protection Act 1995 (No. 102 of 1995): An Act to protect persons engaged in primary industry by limiting the operation of the common law of nuisance in respect of certain activities that are incidental to efficient and commercially viable primary production
Public Health Act (TAS) 1997: An Act to protect and promote the health of communities in the State and reduce the incidence of preventable illness
Sale of Goods (TAS) 1896: An Act for codifying the law relating to the sale of goods
Sale of Goods (Vienna Convention) Act 1987: An Act to give the Vienna Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods the force of law in Tasmania
Seeds Act 1985 (No. 87 of 1985): An Act to regulate and control the production, supply, and sale of seeds, to provide for the testing of seeds
Trade Measurement (Pre-packed Articles) Regulations (TAS) 2000
Trade Measurement Act (TAS) 1999: An Act to provide for the regulation of trade measurement in Tasmania
Water Management Act 1999 (No. 45 of 1999): An Act to provide for the management of Tasmania's water resources and for other purposes

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Fertilisers) Regulations 2005: To prescribe the requirements for labels and advice notes for fertilisers and standards for maximum sold in Victorialevels of contaminants in fertilisers
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2004: Regulations for the issue of infringement notices under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Ruminant Feed) Regulations 2005: To prescribe the requirements for labels and advice notes on the sale of various types of stock food and animal meal and to restrict the use of stock feed containing restricted animal material
Agriculture and Vetrinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Regulations 1996: Governs use of agricultural chemicals
Bread Industry Act (VIC) 1959: An Act relating to the Bread Industry
Brioler Chicken Industry Act 1978: An Act to establish a Victorian Broiler Industry Negotiation Committee and to improve Stability in the Broiler Chicken Industry, and for other purposes.
Brioler Chicken Industry Regulations 1992
Control of Genetically Modified Crops Act (VIC) 2004: To designate areas of the State for the purpose of preserving the identity of GM crops or non-GM crops for marketing purposes; and prohibit or restrict the cultivation of GM crops, or other dealings with GM crops or GM crop related material
Dairy Act (VIC) 2000: To remove the price and supply controls on milk; establish Dairy Food Safety Victoria; provide a licensing system for the dairy industry; enable Codes of Practice and food safety programs to be implemented in relation to diary food
Fair Trading Act (VIC) 1999: to promote and encourage fair trading practices and a competitive and fair market; to protect consumers; to regulate trade practices; to provide for the safety of goods or services supplied in trade or commerce and for the information which must be provided with goods or services supplied in trade or commerce;
Farm Water Supplies Advances Act 1933: An Act to authorize the making of Advances to Farmers to enable them to obtain Supplies of Water for their Farms, and for other purposes connected therewith.
Fisheries Act (VIC) 1995: To provide a modern legislative framework for the regulation, management and conservation of Victorian fisheries including aquatic habitats; to reform the law relating to Victorian fisheries;
Fisheries Regulations (VIC) 1998: Regulations for the Fisheries Act (VIC) 1995
Food Act (VIC) 1984: An Act to consolidate and amend the Law relating to the Preparation and Sale of Food, to make Provision for securing the Wholesomeness and Purity of and fixing Standards for Food, to prevent false or misleading packaging and labelling of Food and false or misleading advertising in connexion with Food.
Gene Technology Regulations (VIC) 2001: Regulates use of Genetically Modified Organisims
Goods Act (VIC) 1958: An Act to consolidate the Law relating to Dealings in Goods.
Health Act (VIC) 1958: Various
Health Services Act (VIC) 1988: To make provision for the development of health services in Victoria, for the carrying on of hospitals and other health care agencies and related matters.
Liquor Control Reform (Prohibited Supply) Regulations (VIC) 2005: To prohibit the supply of certain classes of liquor.
Liquor Control Reform Act 1998: The purpose of this Act is to reform the law relating to the supply and consumption of liquor.
Livestock Disease Control Act (VIC) 1994: The main purposes of this Act are to provide for the prevention, monitoring and control of livestock diseases and to provide compensation for losses caused by certain livestock diseases.
Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2006
Meat Industry Act (VIC) 1993: To set standards for meat production for human consumption and pet food; to set up a licensing and inspection system and a mechanism for adopting and implementing quality assurance programs to ensure that those standards are maintained; to enable the regulation of meat transport vehicles; to establish the Victorian Meat Authority to operate that licensing and inspection system and arrange for the adoption and monitoring of quality assurance programs; to empower the Authority to perform the functions conferred on it by the Seafood Safety Act 2003.

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Australian Capital Territory Legislation

New South Wales Legislation

Northern Territory Legislation

Queensland Legislation

South Australia Legislation

Tasmania Legislation

Victoria Legislation