Australian Capital Territory compliance hub
State-specific compliance obligations and regulators for Australian Capital Territory. Federal obligations (Fair Work, ASIC, AUSTRAC, OAIC, ATO etc.) also apply on top.
www.legislation.act.gov.au ↗ — official ACT legislation portal
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State-specific obligations
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ACT regulators
Regulators in ACT
ACT-specific obligations (4)
- highcurrentACT payroll tax (≥$2M threshold, 6.85%)
ACT payroll tax on monthly + annual cycle.
- highcurrentComply with Workplace Privacy Act 2011 (ACT)
ACT employers must follow ACT workplace surveillance + privacy framework.
- highcurrentPay ACT payroll tax when threshold met
ACT: 6.85% rate on Australian wages above the $2M tax-free threshold (FY26).
- highupcomingEffective: July 2026Register for ACT portable long service leave (hospitality / beauty)
ACT extends portable LSL to cafés, restaurants, accommodation, hair and beauty from 1 July 2026.
Federal obligations also apply
State-specific obligations are on top of federal compliance — Fair Work, Privacy Act, AML/CTF, ASIC, ATO, ACCC and others apply regardless of state.