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Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983

In force
Administered by
  • Attorney-General's Department
Superseded version
C2012C0011127 December 2011 - 04 April 2012

All versions

Effective date
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Comp.
Includes amendments
11 Dec 2024
(C32)

Crown References Amendment Act 2024

23 May 2018 - 10 Dec 2024
(C31)

Investigation and Prosecution Measures Act 2018

22 Mar 2017 - 22 May 2018
(C30)

Statute Update (A.C.T. Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Regulations) Act 2017

01 Jul 2015 - 21 Mar 2017

Judiciary Amendment Act 2015

01 Jul 2014 - 30 Jun 2015

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2014

05 Apr 2012 - 30 Jun 2014

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Powers and Offences) Act 2012

27 Dec 2011 - 04 Apr 2012

Acts Interpretation Amendment Act 2011

01 Jul 2011 - 26 Dec 2011

Superannuation Legislation (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2011

03 Mar 2011 - 30 Jun 2011

Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Identity Crimes and Other Measures) Act 2011

04 Dec 2009 - 02 Mar 2011

Federal Court of Australia Amendment (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 2009

39 total

As made

Effective date
Assent date
Originating Bill and Explanatory Memorandum
14 Dec 1983 - 30 Jun 1984
14 Dec 1983
1 total