The following Bills have been passed by both Houses of Parliament and received Royal Assent on 12 December 2022:
- Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill: There is a 12-month transitional period until 11 December 2023 before the Australian Human Rights Commission’s new monitoring and compliance function with respect to the positive duty to eliminate unlawful sex discrimination in workplaces takes effect.
- Financial Sector Reform Bill 2022: The amendments relating to small amount credit contracts and consumer leases take effect on 12 June 2023. The amendments relating to prohibited referrals take effect on 20 December 2022. New anti avoidance provisions commenced on 13 December 2022.
- Crimes Amendment (Penalty Unit) Bill 2022: the Commonwealth penalty unit will increase from $222 to $275, on 1 January 2023.
- Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement/Other Measures) Bill 2022: the increased penalties apply from 13 December 2022.
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