
	Objectives Defining legislation How an act is made Types of acts Structure of an act Finding acts Currency of an act Finding amendments Finding the purpose of an act Researching Hansard Citing an act Citing

Types of Acts available electronically

Principal Act: also called an 'Original Act', is an Act that deals with an area of law which has not been dealt with before. E.g. Native Title Act 1993.
Amending Acts: identify specific sections of the Principal Act that are to be repealed, inserted or amended. These Acts usually have the word "Amendment" in their title. E.g. Native Title Amendment Act 1998.
Consolidated Acts: are found in Law databases (e.g. LAWLEX and AustLII).