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 (6)
- criticalcurrentPCBU primary duty of care (ACT WHS Act s 19)
the ACT PCBUs must, so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure the health and safety of workers and others affected by the work.
- criticalcurrentIndustrial manslaughter offence (ACT WHS Act s 34A)
In the ACT, a PCBU or officer whose reckless or negligent breach of a WHS duty causes a death commits industrial manslaughter.
- highcurrentPay ACT payroll tax when threshold met
ACT: 6.75% on Australian wages above the $1.75 million tax-free threshold (FY2026-27).
- highcurrentEffective: July 2026Register for ACT portable long service leave (hospitality / beauty)
ACT extends portable LSL to cafés, restaurants, accommodation, hair and beauty from 1 January 2027 (deferred from 1 July 2026).
- highcurrentComply with Workplace Privacy Act 2011 (ACT)
ACT employers must follow ACT workplace surveillance + privacy framework.
- highcurrentHeritage Act 2004 (ACT) — Aboriginal places + objects
Disturbing an Aboriginal place or object in the ACT requires registration consultation + ACT Heritage Council approval.
State-run regimes that also apply in ACT (18)
Each state and territory legislates these separately, so the detail, fees and regulator in Australian Capital Territory differ from other states. The obligation page names the regulators we have verified.
- Working with Children Check / Blue Card (state)
State-issued working with children check required for child-related work.
- Comply with state infection control + notifiable disease rules
Health practitioners must notify State Health Departments of notifiable diseases.
- Hold valid liquor licence (state liquor licensing)
Liquor sale / supply requires state-issued licence; multiple categories.
- Hold state-issued gambling licence (operator + venue)
Wagering, casino, gaming machine + lottery operators require state-issued licences with operator probity.
- Notify + remediate contaminated land (state)
State EPA regimes require notification + remediation of contaminated land.
- Notify the Coroner of a reportable death (state)
Health practitioners + others must report certain deaths to the State Coroner.
- Asbestos management — workplace + dwelling rules (state)
Asbestos work requires licensed asbestos removalist + asbestos management plan.
- On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting
Producers must maintain biosecurity records + immediately report notifiable diseases.
- Comply with state drinking water quality + safety regimes
Water utilities + private suppliers must meet state-specific drinking water quality standards.
- State mining royalties
Royalty payable on mining production per state Mining Acts.
- Comply with state vehicle standards + registration
Vehicle standards + registration administered by state road transport authorities.
- Use AgVet chemicals in accordance with the APVMA label + state CUP
Agricultural and veterinary chemicals must be used per the registered label + state Chemical Use Permit conditions.
- Animal Welfare Standards + Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock
National + state-implemented standards for road + rail transport of livestock.
- State veterinary practice registration + animal welfare compliance
Veterinarians registered by state vet boards; animal welfare regulated by state agriculture departments.
- Food Act state licensing + food safety supervisor
Food businesses must register + appoint Food Safety Supervisor under state Food Acts.
- RSA + RCG mandatory training (liquor + gaming)
Staff serving alcohol or in gaming venues need RSA / RCG certificates.
- Uniform Defamation Act — concerns notice + serious harm threshold
Pre-action concerns notice + serious harm threshold for defamation actions.
- Charity public fundraising — state authority cycle
Each state requires authorisation for public fundraising appeals.
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.