ACT Repeal of the Drugs in Sport Act 1999

Better Regulation (Repeal of Legislation) Bill 2025

26 May 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Introduced by: Tara Cheyne (ALP)

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Ends the Drugs in Sport Act 1999.
Ends the Hemp Fibre Industry Facilitation Act 2004.
Ends the COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Acts from 2020 and 2021.
Ends the Magistrates Court Regulation for motor vehicle repair industry infringement notices.
Cancels specific declarations for designated disclosure officers under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012; this affects agencies including ACT Health and the Human Rights Commission.

Topics

consumer protection hemp industry pandemic response public health public interest disclosure sports doping vehicle repairs whistleblower protection