Limitation Act 1985
- Number
- A1985-66
- Status
- In Force
- Current law
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 2 July 2024 | Republication for expiry of provisions (pt 6) |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Attorney-General - Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 2 July 2024 | Republication for expiry of provisions (pt 6) |
| 10 December 2022 - 1 July 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 | 10 December 2022 | Republication for amendments by A2022-21[4] |
| 1 July 2021 - 9 December 2022 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 | 1 July 2021 | Republication for amendments by A2021-15[5] |
| 1 February 2020 - 30 June 2021 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 1 February 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2019-12[6] |
| 15 August 2017 - 31 January 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 | 15 August 2017 | Republication for amendments by A2017-21[7] |
| 24 May 2017 - 14 August 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 24 May 2017 | Republication for amendments by A2017-14[8] |
| 26 August 2016 - 23 May 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 | 26 August 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-53[9] |
| 24 December 2010 - 25 August 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 24 December 2010 | Republication for expiry of transitional provision (s 100) |
| 17 December 2009 - 23 December 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 17 December 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-49[10] |
| 24 February 2009 - 16 December 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R18 | 24 February 2009 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 10 September 2008 - 23 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R17* | 10 September 2008 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 12 April 2007 - 9 September 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 | 12 April 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-3[11] |
| 16 November 2006 - 11 April 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 | 16 November 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-42[12] |
| 1 November 2006 - 15 November 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 1 November 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2005-41[13] as amended by A2006-3[14] |
| 23 February 2006 - 31 October 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 23 February 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-1[15] and updated endnotes as amended by A2006-3[14] |
| 23 December 2005 - 22 February 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 23 December 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-64[16] |
| 25 August 2004 - 22 December 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 25 August 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-42[17] |
| 5 April 2004 - 24 August 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 | 5 April 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2003-49[18] |
| 9 September 2003 - 4 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 (RI) | 18 September 2003 | Reissue includes additional editorial amendments under Legislation Act and textual correction Republication for amendments by A2003-35[19] |
| 1 November 2002 - 8 September 2003 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 1 November 2002 | Republication for amendments by A2002-40[20] |
| 1 July 2002 - 31 October 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 1 July 2002 | |
| 28 May 2002 - 30 June 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 31 May 2002 | |
| 12 September 2001 - 27 May 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 | 11 January 2002 | |
| 31 March 1999 - 11 September 2001 | HTMLWord | R4A | 31 March 1999 | |
| 19 December 1985 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 19 December 1985 | This ordinance became an ACT Act on 1 July 1990 (see ACT Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (Cwlth) s 12) |
Notification statement
The Limitation Ordinance 1985 was notified in the Comonwealth Gazette on 19 December 1985 (Cwlth Gaz 1985 No S542).
(Parliamentary Counsel)
Ordinance as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 December 1985 | 19 December 1985 | HTMLPDFWord | This ordinance became an ACT Act on 1 July 1990 (see ACT Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (Cwlth) s 12) |
Explanatory statement
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| all provisions | 19 December 1985 | Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910 (Cwlth)[21], s 12 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| pt 6 | 1 July 2024 (midnight) | s 103 |
| s 100 | 23 December 2010 (midnight) | s 100 (2) |
| s 101 | 23 February 2009 (midnight) | s 101 (6) |
| s 30A (9)-(13) | 9 September 2008 (midnight) | s 30A (12) |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2022-21[4] | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2022 | pt 7 | 10 December 2022 |
| A2021-15[5] | Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2021 | sch 1 | 1 July 2021 |
| A2019-12[6] | Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019 | sch 3 pt 3.6 | 1 February 2020 |
| A2017-21[22] | Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2017 | sch 1 pt 1.10 | 15 August 2017 |
| A2017-14[23] | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (No 2) | pt 13 | 24 May 2017 |
| A2016-53[24] | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2) | pt 3 | 26 August 2016 |
| A2009-49[25] | Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.45 | 17 December 2009 |
| A2007-3[26] | Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 | sch 3 pt 3.60 | 12 April 2007 |
| A2006-42[27] | Statute Law Amendment Act 2006 | sch 3 pt 3.15 | 16 November 2006 |
| A2005-41[28] | Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.9 | 1 November 2006 |
| A2006-1[29] | Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 23 February 2006 |
| A2005-64[30] | Limitation Amendment Act 2005 | ss 4-6 | 23 December 2005 |
| A2004-42[31] | Statute Law Amendment Act 2004 | sch 3 pt 3.14 | 25 August 2004 |
| A2003-49[32] | Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2003 (No 2) | s 33 | 5 April 2004 |
| A2003-35[33] | Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2003 (No 2) | pt 4 | 9 September 2003 |
| A2002-40[34] | Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002 | sch 3 div 3.2.9 | 1 November 2002 |
| A2001-81[35] | Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2001 | s 35 | 1 July 2002 |
| A2002-11[36] | Legislation Amendment Act 2002 | pt 2.33 | 28 May 2002 |
| A2001-44[37] | Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 | pt 223 | 12 September 2001 |
| A1998-58[38] | Limitation (Amendment) Act 1998 | s 4 | 27 November 1998 |
| A1995-54[39] | Land Titles (Consequential Amendments) Act 1995 | sch pt 1 | 20 June 1996 |
| A1994-45[40] | Mental Health (Consequential Provisions) Act 1994 | sch | 6 February 1995 |
| A1993-82[41] | Limitation (Amendment) Act 1993, as amended by:
|
ss 4-7 | 30 November 1993 |
| A1993-44[43] | Acts Revision (Position of Crown) Act 1993 | sch 1 | 27 August 1993 |
| A1993-1[44] | Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 | sch 1 | 1 March 1993 |
| A1992-23[45] | Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 | sch 1 | 4 June 1992 |
| A1990-32[46] | Commercial Arbitration (Amendment) Act 1990 | s 6 | 2 October 1990 |
| A1990-5[47] | Self-Government (Consequential Amendments) Act 1990 | sch 1 | 1 July 1990 |