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        <title>Future Drought Fund Act 2019 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/56</link>
        <description>This legislation establishes the Future Drought Fund (FDF), which provides secure, continuous funding for drought resilience initiatives. It will help Australian farmers and communities prepare for the impacts of drought.</description>
        <principles> 15, </principles>
        <criteria> 36,  37, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
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    <item>
        <title>Farm Household Support Act 2014 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/54</link>
        <description>The object of this Act is to improve the financial situation of farmers and their partners, who need financial assistance, by providing them with financial assistance that consists of:

 (a) farm household allowance for up to 4 years in each specified 10 year period; and

 (b) funding to engage in certain activities; and

 (c) funding to obtain a farm financial assessment.</description>
        <principles> 10,  13, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  29,  31, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
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    <item>
        <title>Farm Household Support Act 2014 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/54</link>
        <description>The object of this Act is to improve the financial situation of farmers and their partners, who need financial assistance, by providing them with financial assistance that consists of:

 (a) farm household allowance for up to 4 years in each specified 10 year period; and

 (b) funding to engage in certain activities; and

 (c) funding to obtain a farm financial assessment.</description>
        <principles> 10,  13, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  29,  31, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category></category>
        <guid>54</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/55</link>
        <description>This legislation establishes the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC). The RIC is an Australian Government provider of low-interest loans for farm businesses, particularly relevant during periods of drought. The purpose is to support the growth, resilience and sustainability of Australia&#39;s agricultural economy.

</description>
        <principles> 10,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 22,  23,  36,  37, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
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    <item>
        <title>Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/55</link>
        <description>This legislation establishes the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC). The RIC is an Australian Government provider of low-interest loans for farm businesses, particularly relevant during periods of drought. The purpose is to support the growth, resilience and sustainability of Australia&#39;s agricultural economy.

</description>
        <principles> 10,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 22,  23,  36,  37, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category></category>
        <guid>55</guid>
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        <title>Export Control Act 2020 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/57</link>
        <description>The objects of this Act are the following:

(a) to ensure that goods that are exported:

 (i) meet relevant importing country requirements to enable and maintain overseas market access for goods exported from Australia; and

 (ii) comply with government or industry standards or requirements relating to the goods; and

 (iii) are traceable and, if necessary, can be recalled;

(b) to ensure the integrity of goods that are exported;

(c) to ensure that trade descriptions for goods that are exported are accurate;

(d) to give effect to Australia’s rights and obligations relating to goods that are exported under any international agreements to which Australia is a party</description>
        <principles> 8,  10,  15,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 16,  22,  38, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
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        <title>Export Control Act 2020 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/57</link>
        <description>The objects of this Act are the following:

(a) to ensure that goods that are exported:

 (i) meet relevant importing country requirements to enable and maintain overseas market access for goods exported from Australia; and

 (ii) comply with government or industry standards or requirements relating to the goods; and

 (iii) are traceable and, if necessary, can be recalled;

(b) to ensure the integrity of goods that are exported;

(c) to ensure that trade descriptions for goods that are exported are accurate;

(d) to give effect to Australia’s rights and obligations relating to goods that are exported under any international agreements to which Australia is a party</description>
        <principles> 8,  10,  15,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 16,  22,  38, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category></category>
        <guid>57</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Export Control Act 2020 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/57</link>
        <description>The objects of this Act are the following:

(a) to ensure that goods that are exported:

 (i) meet relevant importing country requirements to enable and maintain overseas market access for goods exported from Australia; and

 (ii) comply with government or industry standards or requirements relating to the goods; and

 (iii) are traceable and, if necessary, can be recalled;

(b) to ensure the integrity of goods that are exported;

(c) to ensure that trade descriptions for goods that are exported are accurate;

(d) to give effect to Australia’s rights and obligations relating to goods that are exported under any international agreements to which Australia is a party</description>
        <principles> 8,  10,  15,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 16,  22,  38, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category></category>
        <guid>57</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Export Control Act 2020 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/57</link>
        <description>The objects of this Act are the following:

(a) to ensure that goods that are exported:

 (i) meet relevant importing country requirements to enable and maintain overseas market access for goods exported from Australia; and

 (ii) comply with government or industry standards or requirements relating to the goods; and

 (iii) are traceable and, if necessary, can be recalled;

(b) to ensure the integrity of goods that are exported;

(c) to ensure that trade descriptions for goods that are exported are accurate;

(d) to give effect to Australia’s rights and obligations relating to goods that are exported under any international agreements to which Australia is a party</description>
        <principles> 8,  10,  15,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 16,  22,  38, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category></category>
        <guid>57</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Australian Grain Industry Code of Practice </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/63</link>
        <description>This Code of Practice (Code) is a practical guide
for participants in the grain industry to achieve the
standards and expectations of domestic and export
customer requirements.</description>
        <principles> 17, </principles>
        <criteria> 41, </criteria>
        <category> Code of Conduct, </category>
        <sub-category></category>
        <guid>63</guid>
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        <title>National Enviromental Protection Council (Victoria) Act 1995</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/25</link>
        <description>The Aim of the Act is to ensure that people are equally protected from air, water, soil, and noise pollution through the establishment of a National Environment Protection Council (NEPC).
The object of this Act is to ensure that, by means of the establishment and operation of the National Environment Protection Council—
 (a) people enjoy the benefit of equivalent protection from air, water or soil pollution and from noise, wherever they live in Australia; and
 (b) decisions of the business community are not distorted, and markets are not fragmented, by variations between participating jurisdictions in relation to the adoption or implementation of major environment protection measures. </description>
        <principles> 2,  4,  6,  9, </principles>
        <criteria> 5,  8,  12,  19, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>25</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>National Enviromental Protection Council (Victoria) Act 1995</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/25</link>
        <description>The Aim of the Act is to ensure that people are equally protected from air, water, soil, and noise pollution through the establishment of a National Environment Protection Council (NEPC).
The object of this Act is to ensure that, by means of the establishment and operation of the National Environment Protection Council—
 (a) people enjoy the benefit of equivalent protection from air, water or soil pollution and from noise, wherever they live in Australia; and
 (b) decisions of the business community are not distorted, and markets are not fragmented, by variations between participating jurisdictions in relation to the adoption or implementation of major environment protection measures. </description>
        <principles> 2,  4,  6,  9, </principles>
        <criteria> 5,  8,  12,  19, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>25</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>National Enviromental Protection Council (Victoria) Act 1995</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/25</link>
        <description>The Aim of the Act is to ensure that people are equally protected from air, water, soil, and noise pollution through the establishment of a National Environment Protection Council (NEPC).
The object of this Act is to ensure that, by means of the establishment and operation of the National Environment Protection Council—
 (a) people enjoy the benefit of equivalent protection from air, water or soil pollution and from noise, wherever they live in Australia; and
 (b) decisions of the business community are not distorted, and markets are not fragmented, by variations between participating jurisdictions in relation to the adoption or implementation of major environment protection measures. </description>
        <principles> 2,  4,  6,  9, </principles>
        <criteria> 5,  8,  12,  19, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>25</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>National Enviromental Protection Council (Victoria) Act 1995</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/25</link>
        <description>The Aim of the Act is to ensure that people are equally protected from air, water, soil, and noise pollution through the establishment of a National Environment Protection Council (NEPC).
The object of this Act is to ensure that, by means of the establishment and operation of the National Environment Protection Council—
 (a) people enjoy the benefit of equivalent protection from air, water or soil pollution and from noise, wherever they live in Australia; and
 (b) decisions of the business community are not distorted, and markets are not fragmented, by variations between participating jurisdictions in relation to the adoption or implementation of major environment protection measures. </description>
        <principles> 2,  4,  6,  9, </principles>
        <criteria> 5,  8,  12,  19, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>25</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Work Health and Safety Act 2012</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/85</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Work Health and Safety Act 2012 is legislation designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of workers in Tasmania, Australia. It imposes duties on employers, employees, and other parties to ensure a safe work environment. The Act requires risk assessments, consultation with workers, and the provision of training and resources to mitigate workplace hazards. It covers various risks, including physical, chemical, and psychological hazards. Penalties for non-compliance are stipulated, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the Act to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and promote a culture of safety across Tasmanian workplaces.
</description>
        <principles> 9, </principles>
        <criteria> 19,  21, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>85</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/39</link>
        <description>This Act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places - defined in the EPBC Act as MNES (Matters of National Environmental Significance). The Act is designed to provide a streamlined environmental assessment and approvals process where matters of national environmental significance are involved.</description>
        <principles> 4,  5,  6, </principles>
        <criteria> 7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>39</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/39</link>
        <description>This Act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places - defined in the EPBC Act as MNES (Matters of National Environmental Significance). The Act is designed to provide a streamlined environmental assessment and approvals process where matters of national environmental significance are involved.</description>
        <principles> 4,  5,  6, </principles>
        <criteria> 7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>39</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/39</link>
        <description>This Act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places - defined in the EPBC Act as MNES (Matters of National Environmental Significance). The Act is designed to provide a streamlined environmental assessment and approvals process where matters of national environmental significance are involved.</description>
        <principles> 4,  5,  6, </principles>
        <criteria> 7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>39</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Training and Tertiary Education Act 2003</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/95</link>
        <description>The Australian Capital Territory Training and Tertiary Education Act 2003 is legislation governing education and training in the Australian Capital Territory. It provides the framework for the regulation, funding, and quality assurance of vocational education and training (VET) and higher education institutions. The Act outlines responsibilities for governing bodies, accreditation processes, funding arrangements, and student support services. It aims to promote access to high-quality education and training opportunities, support lifelong learning, and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce and vibrant tertiary education sector in the ACT.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>95</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Training and Tertiary Education Act 2003</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/95</link>
        <description>The Australian Capital Territory Training and Tertiary Education Act 2003 is legislation governing education and training in the Australian Capital Territory. It provides the framework for the regulation, funding, and quality assurance of vocational education and training (VET) and higher education institutions. The Act outlines responsibilities for governing bodies, accreditation processes, funding arrangements, and student support services. It aims to promote access to high-quality education and training opportunities, support lifelong learning, and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce and vibrant tertiary education sector in the ACT.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>95</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Training and Tertiary Education Act 2003</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/95</link>
        <description>The Australian Capital Territory Training and Tertiary Education Act 2003 is legislation governing education and training in the Australian Capital Territory. It provides the framework for the regulation, funding, and quality assurance of vocational education and training (VET) and higher education institutions. The Act outlines responsibilities for governing bodies, accreditation processes, funding arrangements, and student support services. It aims to promote access to high-quality education and training opportunities, support lifelong learning, and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce and vibrant tertiary education sector in the ACT.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>95</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1981</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/118</link>
        <description>The Northern Territory (NT) Long Service Leave Act of 1981 provides a framework for long service leave entitlements within the territory, Australia. It stipulates conditions for eligibility, accrual rates, and leave calculation, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it establishes mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in the Northern Territory.
</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>118</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1981</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/118</link>
        <description>The Northern Territory (NT) Long Service Leave Act of 1981 provides a framework for long service leave entitlements within the territory, Australia. It stipulates conditions for eligibility, accrual rates, and leave calculation, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it establishes mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in the Northern Territory.
</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>118</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1987</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/117</link>
        <description>The South Australian Long Service Leave Act of 1987 establishes provisions for long service leave entitlements within South Australia, Australia. It outlines criteria for eligibility, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure that employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it addresses matters such as leave calculation upon termination and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in South Australia.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> SA, </category>
        <guid>117</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1987</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/117</link>
        <description>The South Australian Long Service Leave Act of 1987 establishes provisions for long service leave entitlements within South Australia, Australia. It outlines criteria for eligibility, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure that employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it addresses matters such as leave calculation upon termination and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in South Australia.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> SA, </category>
        <guid>117</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Fair Work Act 2009</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/67</link>
        <description>The Fair Work Act, established in Australia, is a key piece of labour legislation that governs the relationship between employers, employees, and unions. It sets the national standards for employment, including minimum wage, leave entitlements, and maximum working hours. The Act also outlines the rules for collective bargaining, unfair dismissal, and industrial actions. It aims to balance the needs of businesses and workers, promoting fair and productive work practices. The Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman play crucial roles in enforcing the Act, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance. This framework is vital for maintaining fair labor practices in Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>67</guid>
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    <item>
        <title>Fair Work Act 2009</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/67</link>
        <description>The Fair Work Act, established in Australia, is a key piece of labour legislation that governs the relationship between employers, employees, and unions. It sets the national standards for employment, including minimum wage, leave entitlements, and maximum working hours. The Act also outlines the rules for collective bargaining, unfair dismissal, and industrial actions. It aims to balance the needs of businesses and workers, promoting fair and productive work practices. The Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman play crucial roles in enforcing the Act, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance. This framework is vital for maintaining fair labor practices in Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>67</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Fair Work Act 2009</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/67</link>
        <description>The Fair Work Act, established in Australia, is a key piece of labour legislation that governs the relationship between employers, employees, and unions. It sets the national standards for employment, including minimum wage, leave entitlements, and maximum working hours. The Act also outlines the rules for collective bargaining, unfair dismissal, and industrial actions. It aims to balance the needs of businesses and workers, promoting fair and productive work practices. The Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman play crucial roles in enforcing the Act, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance. This framework is vital for maintaining fair labor practices in Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>67</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Holidays Act 1958</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/103</link>
        <description>The Australian Capital Territory Holidays Act 1958 is legislation that outlines the public holidays observed in the ACT. It establishes the dates of these holidays and provisions for holiday pay and entitlements. The Act also governs public holiday trading hours and provides guidelines for employers and employees regarding their rights and obligations on public holidays. By ensuring consistency and fairness in the observance of public holidays, the Act contributes to work-life balance and supports the well-being of workers in the Australian Capital Territory.</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>103</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Australian Grain Industry Code of Practice </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/62</link>
        <description>This Code of Practice (Code) is a practical guide for participants in the grain industry to achieve the standards and expectations of domestic and export customer requirements.</description>
        <principles> 17, </principles>
        <criteria> 41, </criteria>
        <category> Code of Conduct, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>62</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/64</link>
        <description>The object of this Act is to ensure a high standard of public health protection throughout Australia and New Zealand by means of the establishment and operation of a joint body to be known as Food Standards Australia New Zealand to achieve the following goals:
 (a) a high degree of consumer confidence in the quality and safety of food produced, processed, sold or exported from Australia and New Zealand;
 (b) an effective, transparent and accountable regulatory framework within which the food industry can work efficiently;
 (c) the provision of adequate information relating to food to enable consumers to make informed choices;
 (d) the establishment of common rules for both countries and the promotion of consistency between domestic and international food regulatory measures without reducing the safeguards applying to public health and consumer protection.</description>
        <principles> 8,  17, </principles>
        <criteria> 16,  41, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>64</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/64</link>
        <description>The object of this Act is to ensure a high standard of public health protection throughout Australia and New Zealand by means of the establishment and operation of a joint body to be known as Food Standards Australia New Zealand to achieve the following goals:
 (a) a high degree of consumer confidence in the quality and safety of food produced, processed, sold or exported from Australia and New Zealand;
 (b) an effective, transparent and accountable regulatory framework within which the food industry can work efficiently;
 (c) the provision of adequate information relating to food to enable consumers to make informed choices;
 (d) the establishment of common rules for both countries and the promotion of consistency between domestic and international food regulatory measures without reducing the safeguards applying to public health and consumer protection.</description>
        <principles> 8,  17, </principles>
        <criteria> 16,  41, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>64</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 No.80</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/94</link>
        <description>The New South Wales Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 is legislation designed to regulate and facilitate apprenticeship and traineeship arrangements within the state. It outlines the legal framework for the registration, approval, and administration of apprenticeships and traineeships, ensuring compliance with training standards, employment conditions, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The Act aims to promote skill development, employment opportunities, and industry growth by providing a structured pathway for individuals to acquire vocational qualifications and practical experience. It fosters partnerships between employers, training providers, and apprentices/trainees, contributing to a skilled workforce and economic development in New South Wales.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NSW, </category>
        <guid>94</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 No.80</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/94</link>
        <description>The New South Wales Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 is legislation designed to regulate and facilitate apprenticeship and traineeship arrangements within the state. It outlines the legal framework for the registration, approval, and administration of apprenticeships and traineeships, ensuring compliance with training standards, employment conditions, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The Act aims to promote skill development, employment opportunities, and industry growth by providing a structured pathway for individuals to acquire vocational qualifications and practical experience. It fosters partnerships between employers, training providers, and apprentices/trainees, contributing to a skilled workforce and economic development in New South Wales.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NSW, </category>
        <guid>94</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 No.80</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/94</link>
        <description>The New South Wales Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 is legislation designed to regulate and facilitate apprenticeship and traineeship arrangements within the state. It outlines the legal framework for the registration, approval, and administration of apprenticeships and traineeships, ensuring compliance with training standards, employment conditions, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The Act aims to promote skill development, employment opportunities, and industry growth by providing a structured pathway for individuals to acquire vocational qualifications and practical experience. It fosters partnerships between employers, training providers, and apprentices/trainees, contributing to a skilled workforce and economic development in New South Wales.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NSW, </category>
        <guid>94</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Training and Skills Development Act 2016</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/99</link>
        <description>The Northern Territory Training and Skills Development Act 2016 is legislation aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of the workforce in the Northern Territory, Australia. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act promotes industry engagement, quality assurance, and access to training opportunities. It supports workforce development strategies, apprenticeships, and skills development initiatives to meet the Northern Territory&#39;s economic needs. By aligning education with industry demands, the Act aims to strengthen the workforce, foster innovation, and drive economic growth and prosperity in the Northern Territory.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>99</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Training and Skills Development Act 2016</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/99</link>
        <description>The Northern Territory Training and Skills Development Act 2016 is legislation aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of the workforce in the Northern Territory, Australia. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act promotes industry engagement, quality assurance, and access to training opportunities. It supports workforce development strategies, apprenticeships, and skills development initiatives to meet the Northern Territory&#39;s economic needs. By aligning education with industry demands, the Act aims to strengthen the workforce, foster innovation, and drive economic growth and prosperity in the Northern Territory.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>99</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Training and Skills Development Act 2016</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/99</link>
        <description>The Northern Territory Training and Skills Development Act 2016 is legislation aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of the workforce in the Northern Territory, Australia. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act promotes industry engagement, quality assurance, and access to training opportunities. It supports workforce development strategies, apprenticeships, and skills development initiatives to meet the Northern Territory&#39;s economic needs. By aligning education with industry demands, the Act aims to strengthen the workforce, foster innovation, and drive economic growth and prosperity in the Northern Territory.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>99</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Modern Slavery Act 2018</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/13</link>
        <description>This legislation mandates Australian businesses with an annual consolidated revenue of at least AUD$100 million to provide annual modern slavery statements. These statements must address must set out the reporting entity’s actions to assess and address modern slavery risks in their global operations and supply chains. Voluntary statements can be provided by entities which do not meet the thresholds for mandatory reporting. However, once an entity has volunteered to report and the related reporting period commences, they are bound as though they are a mandatory reporting entity. An alternative for voluntary reporting is to publish the statement on the organisation&#39;s website. </description>
        <principles> 10,  11, </principles>
        <criteria> 22,  23,  24, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>13</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Modern Slavery Act 2018</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/13</link>
        <description>This legislation mandates Australian businesses with an annual consolidated revenue of at least AUD$100 million to provide annual modern slavery statements. These statements must address must set out the reporting entity’s actions to assess and address modern slavery risks in their global operations and supply chains. Voluntary statements can be provided by entities which do not meet the thresholds for mandatory reporting. However, once an entity has volunteered to report and the related reporting period commences, they are bound as though they are a mandatory reporting entity. An alternative for voluntary reporting is to publish the statement on the organisation&#39;s website. </description>
        <principles> 10,  11, </principles>
        <criteria> 22,  23,  24, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>13</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1976</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/115</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Long Service Leave Act of 1976 outlines provisions for long service leave entitlements within Tasmania, Australia. It establishes criteria for eligibility, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure that employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and recognition of their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it addresses matters such as leave calculation upon termination and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in Tasmania.
</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>115</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1976</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/115</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Long Service Leave Act of 1976 outlines provisions for long service leave entitlements within Tasmania, Australia. It establishes criteria for eligibility, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure that employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and recognition of their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it addresses matters such as leave calculation upon termination and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in Tasmania.
</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>115</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/19</link>
        <description>- Establishment of the The Aboriginal Heritage Council, 
- Declaration and Management, &amp; of Protected Sites, 
- General Provisions Relating to Relics, Including Their Vesting in the Crown
- Provisions Relating to Administration and Enforcement
</description>
        <principles> 13, </principles>
        <criteria> 30, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>19</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/87</link>
        <description>The Northern Territory Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is legislation crafted to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of workers in the Northern Territory, Australia. It assigns responsibilities to employers, workers, and other stakeholders to foster a safe work environment via risk assessment, consultation, and training. The Act encompasses a spectrum of workplace risks, including physical, chemical, and psychosocial hazards. It establishes penalties for non-compliance, emphasizing the imperative of adhering to the Act to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. Overall, the Act aims to cultivate a culture of safety and well-being across workplaces in the Northern Territory.</description>
        <principles> 9, </principles>
        <criteria> 19,  21, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>87</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/48</link>
        <description>The purpose of this Act is to—

        (a)     prevent cruelty to animals; and

        (b)     to encourage the considerate treatment of animals; and

        (c)     to improve the level of community awareness about the prevention of cruelty to animals.</description>
        <principles> 12, </principles>
        <criteria> 26,  27,  28, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>48</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Public Holidays Act 1993</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/104</link>
        <description>The Victorian Public Holidays Act 1993 is legislation that regulates public holidays in Victoria, Australia. It outlines the dates of public holidays and provisions for holiday pay and entitlements. The Act also governs public holiday trading hours and provides guidelines for employers and employees regarding their rights and obligations on public holidays. By ensuring consistency and fairness in the observance of public holidays, the Act promotes work-life balance and supports the well-being of workers while contributing to the social and economic fabric of Victoria.</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>104</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Work Health and Safety Act 2020</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/88</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Work Health and Safety Act 2020 is legislation designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of workers and others in the state. It places duties on employers, workers, and other parties to ensure a safe work environment through risk assessment, consultation, and training. The Act addresses a wide range of workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, and psychosocial risks. Penalties for non-compliance are outlined, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Act to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. Overall, it aims to promote a proactive approach to health and safety management across Western Australian workplaces.</description>
        <principles> 9, </principles>
        <criteria> 19,  21, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>88</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Vocational Education and Training Act 1996</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/100</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 is legislation governing the provision of vocational education and training (VET) in the state. It outlines the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of VET programs. The Act aims to promote access to high-quality training, skill development, and industry-relevant qualifications. It establishes standards for training providers, assessment procedures, and accreditation processes. By aligning training with industry needs and workforce demands, the Act supports economic growth, employment opportunities, and lifelong learning in Western Australia.
</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>100</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Vocational Education and Training Act 1996</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/100</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 is legislation governing the provision of vocational education and training (VET) in the state. It outlines the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of VET programs. The Act aims to promote access to high-quality training, skill development, and industry-relevant qualifications. It establishes standards for training providers, assessment procedures, and accreditation processes. By aligning training with industry needs and workforce demands, the Act supports economic growth, employment opportunities, and lifelong learning in Western Australia.
</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>100</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Vocational Education and Training Act 1996</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/100</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 is legislation governing the provision of vocational education and training (VET) in the state. It outlines the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of VET programs. The Act aims to promote access to high-quality training, skill development, and industry-relevant qualifications. It establishes standards for training providers, assessment procedures, and accreditation processes. By aligning training with industry needs and workforce demands, the Act supports economic growth, employment opportunities, and lifelong learning in Western Australia.
</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>100</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 2018</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/111</link>
        <description>The Victorian Long Service Leave Act of 2018 is a comprehensive legislation designed to safeguard the rights of workers in Victoria, Australia, by providing entitlements to long service leave. This Act ensures that employees who have completed a specified period of continuous service with their employer are entitled to a period of paid leave, typically after completing seven or ten years of service, depending on the industry. It outlines provisions for accrual, calculation, and taking of long service leave, while also addressing issues such as transfer of entitlements and employer obligations. Through its robust framework, the Act aims to promote employee well-being, retention, and fair treatment in the workplace.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>111</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 2018</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/111</link>
        <description>The Victorian Long Service Leave Act of 2018 is a comprehensive legislation designed to safeguard the rights of workers in Victoria, Australia, by providing entitlements to long service leave. This Act ensures that employees who have completed a specified period of continuous service with their employer are entitled to a period of paid leave, typically after completing seven or ten years of service, depending on the industry. It outlines provisions for accrual, calculation, and taking of long service leave, while also addressing issues such as transfer of entitlements and employer obligations. Through its robust framework, the Act aims to promote employee well-being, retention, and fair treatment in the workplace.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>111</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>South Australian Skills Act 2008</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/98</link>
        <description>The South Australian Skills Act 2008 is legislation designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce in South Australia. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act aims to address skills shortages, support industry needs, and promote lifelong learning opportunities. It facilitates partnerships between government, industry, and training providers to deliver relevant and high-quality training programs. By aligning training with workforce demands and economic priorities, the Act contributes to the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce, driving economic growth and prosperity in South Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> SA, </category>
        <guid>98</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>South Australian Skills Act 2008</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/98</link>
        <description>The South Australian Skills Act 2008 is legislation designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce in South Australia. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act aims to address skills shortages, support industry needs, and promote lifelong learning opportunities. It facilitates partnerships between government, industry, and training providers to deliver relevant and high-quality training programs. By aligning training with workforce demands and economic priorities, the Act contributes to the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce, driving economic growth and prosperity in South Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> SA, </category>
        <guid>98</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>South Australian Skills Act 2008</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/98</link>
        <description>The South Australian Skills Act 2008 is legislation designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce in South Australia. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act aims to address skills shortages, support industry needs, and promote lifelong learning opportunities. It facilitates partnerships between government, industry, and training providers to deliver relevant and high-quality training programs. By aligning training with workforce demands and economic priorities, the Act contributes to the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce, driving economic growth and prosperity in South Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> SA, </category>
        <guid>98</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/91</link>
        <description>The South Australia Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 is legislation enacted to regulate the labour hire industry within South Australia, Australia. It mandates that labour hire providers must obtain a license to operate, ensuring compliance with fair employment practices, workplace safety standards, and industry integrity. The Act aims to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, ensure transparency and accountability within the labour hire sector, and impose penalties for non-compliance. By enforcing licensing requirements, it seeks to safeguard the rights and well-being of workers while promoting a level playing field and ethical conduct in the labour hire industry across South Australia.</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38,  40, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> SA, </category>
        <guid>91</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/90</link>
        <description>The Victorian Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 is legislation established to regulate the provision of labour hire services in Victoria, Australia. It mandates that labour hire providers must obtain a license to operate, ensuring compliance with fair employment practices, workplace safety standards, and industry integrity. The Act aims to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation and promote transparency and accountability within the labour hire industry. By enforcing licensing requirements and penalties for non-compliance, it seeks to create a level playing field while safeguarding the rights and well-being of workers across various sectors in Victoria.</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38,  40, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>90</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Imported Food Control Act 1992</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/66</link>
        <description>The object of this Act is to provide for the compliance of food imported into Australia with Australian food standards and the requirements of public health and safety.

Our imported food laws include:
Imported Food Control Act 1992
Imported Food Control Order 2019
Imported Food Control Regulations 2019.
This legislation establishes our Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). It also sets out the compliance requirements for imported food.

Through our scheme, we inspect imported food to check it:
- meets Australian requirements for public health and safety
- complies with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
- complies with the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016</description>
        <principles> 14,  17, </principles>
        <criteria> 34,  41, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>66</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Imported Food Control Act 1992</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/66</link>
        <description>The object of this Act is to provide for the compliance of food imported into Australia with Australian food standards and the requirements of public health and safety.

Our imported food laws include:
Imported Food Control Act 1992
Imported Food Control Order 2019
Imported Food Control Regulations 2019.
This legislation establishes our Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). It also sets out the compliance requirements for imported food.

Through our scheme, we inspect imported food to check it:
- meets Australian requirements for public health and safety
- complies with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
- complies with the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016</description>
        <principles> 14,  17, </principles>
        <criteria> 34,  41, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>66</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Fuel Security Act 2021 (Cth) </title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/52</link>
        <description>The objects of this Act are the following:

 (a) to improve security and confidence in Australia’s fuel supplies;

 (b) to support sovereign capability to maintain fuel supplies;

 (c) to contribute to meeting Australia’s obligations under the International Energy Agreement;

 (d) to assist in preventing disruptions in fuel supplies.

(2) The objects are to be achieved by:

 (a) requiring the holding of minimum quantities of stocks of certain fuels in Australia; and

 (b) making payments for production of refined fuels to support the contribution made by refineries in Australia to the security of Australia’s fuel supplies.</description>
        <principles> 7, </principles>
        <criteria> 13, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>52</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/27</link>
        <description>The Act establishes a legal and administrative structure to enable and promote the conservation of Victoria&#39;s native flora and fauna. It also provides a choice of procedure which can be used for the conservation and management of threatened species and communities. 

The Act provides for the listing of threatened communities of flora, fauna and potentially threatening processes. Recent changes in 2020 gives effect to a consistent national approach to assessing and listing threatened species using the common assessment method (CAM) and, modernises the Act&#39;s enforcement framework to include stronger penalties.  </description>
        <principles> 5,  14, </principles>
        <criteria> 9,  34, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>27</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/27</link>
        <description>The Act establishes a legal and administrative structure to enable and promote the conservation of Victoria&#39;s native flora and fauna. It also provides a choice of procedure which can be used for the conservation and management of threatened species and communities. 

The Act provides for the listing of threatened communities of flora, fauna and potentially threatening processes. Recent changes in 2020 gives effect to a consistent national approach to assessing and listing threatened species using the common assessment method (CAM) and, modernises the Act&#39;s enforcement framework to include stronger penalties.  </description>
        <principles> 5,  14, </principles>
        <criteria> 9,  34, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>27</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/108</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 is legislation that regulates public holidays in Western Australia, Australia. It outlines the dates of public holidays and provisions for holiday pay and entitlements. The Act also governs public holiday trading hours and provides guidelines for employers and employees regarding their rights and obligations on public holidays. By ensuring consistency and fairness in the observance of public holidays, the Act promotes work-life balance and supports the well-being of workers while contributing to the social and economic fabric of Western Australia.</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>108</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Industrial Relations Act 1984</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/114</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Industrial Relations Act of 1984 is a key legislation governing workplace relations within Tasmania, Australia. It sets out provisions for employment conditions, wages, dispute resolution, and industrial relations processes. The Act establishes the Tasmanian Industrial Commission as the primary authority for overseeing industrial matters and resolving disputes. It covers various aspects of employment, including minimum standards, collective bargaining, and occupational health and safety. Through its comprehensive framework, the Act aims to promote fairness, equity, and productivity in the workplace while balancing the interests of employers, employees, and the broader community in Tasmania.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>114</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Industrial Relations Act 1984</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/114</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Industrial Relations Act of 1984 is a key legislation governing workplace relations within Tasmania, Australia. It sets out provisions for employment conditions, wages, dispute resolution, and industrial relations processes. The Act establishes the Tasmanian Industrial Commission as the primary authority for overseeing industrial matters and resolving disputes. It covers various aspects of employment, including minimum standards, collective bargaining, and occupational health and safety. Through its comprehensive framework, the Act aims to promote fairness, equity, and productivity in the workplace while balancing the interests of employers, employees, and the broader community in Tasmania.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>114</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Industrial Relations Act 1984</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/114</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Industrial Relations Act of 1984 is a key legislation governing workplace relations within Tasmania, Australia. It sets out provisions for employment conditions, wages, dispute resolution, and industrial relations processes. The Act establishes the Tasmanian Industrial Commission as the primary authority for overseeing industrial matters and resolving disputes. It covers various aspects of employment, including minimum standards, collective bargaining, and occupational health and safety. Through its comprehensive framework, the Act aims to promote fairness, equity, and productivity in the workplace while balancing the interests of employers, employees, and the broader community in Tasmania.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>114</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1955 No.38</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/121</link>
        <description>The New South Wales (NSW) Long Service Leave Act of 1955 provides a framework for long service leave entitlements within the state, Australia. It outlines eligibility criteria, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it establishes mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in New South Wales.
</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NSW, </category>
        <guid>121</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1955 No.38</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/121</link>
        <description>The New South Wales (NSW) Long Service Leave Act of 1955 provides a framework for long service leave entitlements within the state, Australia. It outlines eligibility criteria, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it establishes mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in New South Wales.
</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NSW, </category>
        <guid>121</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Industrial Relations Act 1979</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/120</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Industrial Relations Act of 1979 is a pivotal legislation governing employment relations within the state, Australia. It establishes provisions for minimum employment standards, fair wages, and working conditions. The Act also outlines mechanisms for dispute resolution and collective bargaining, promoting fair treatment for employees and employers alike. It covers various aspects of employment, including termination rights, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination measures. Through its comprehensive framework, the Act aims to foster a harmonious and productive working environment while upholding the rights and interests of all stakeholders in Western Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>120</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Industrial Relations Act 1979</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/120</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Industrial Relations Act of 1979 is a pivotal legislation governing employment relations within the state, Australia. It establishes provisions for minimum employment standards, fair wages, and working conditions. The Act also outlines mechanisms for dispute resolution and collective bargaining, promoting fair treatment for employees and employers alike. It covers various aspects of employment, including termination rights, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination measures. Through its comprehensive framework, the Act aims to foster a harmonious and productive working environment while upholding the rights and interests of all stakeholders in Western Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>120</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Industrial Relations Act 1979</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/120</link>
        <description>The Western Australia Industrial Relations Act of 1979 is a pivotal legislation governing employment relations within the state, Australia. It establishes provisions for minimum employment standards, fair wages, and working conditions. The Act also outlines mechanisms for dispute resolution and collective bargaining, promoting fair treatment for employees and employers alike. It covers various aspects of employment, including termination rights, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination measures. Through its comprehensive framework, the Act aims to foster a harmonious and productive working environment while upholding the rights and interests of all stakeholders in Western Australia.</description>
        <principles> 9,  10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>120</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1958</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/119</link>
        <description>The Western Australia (WA) Long Service Leave Act of 1958 establishes provisions for long service leave entitlements within the state of Western Australia, Australia. It outlines eligibility criteria, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it addresses matters such as leave calculation upon termination and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in Western Australia.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>119</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1958</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/119</link>
        <description>The Western Australia (WA) Long Service Leave Act of 1958 establishes provisions for long service leave entitlements within the state of Western Australia, Australia. It outlines eligibility criteria, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave, typically after a specified period of continuous service with an employer. The Act aims to ensure employees receive remuneration and time off for extended service, promoting retention and acknowledging their contributions to the workforce. Additionally, it addresses matters such as leave calculation upon termination and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave, contributing to a fair and equitable working environment in Western Australia.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>119</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Holidays Act 1983</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/101</link>
        <description>The Queensland Holidays Act 1983 is legislation governing public holidays and annual leave entitlements for workers in Queensland, Australia. It stipulates the dates of public holidays and outlines provisions for holiday pay and entitlements. The Act also regulates the calculation and administration of annual leave, ensuring fair treatment and adequate rest for workers. By establishing clear guidelines for holiday entitlements, the Act contributes to work-life balance and promotes the well-being of Queensland&#39;s workforce while supporting the state&#39;s economy.</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> Qld, </category>
        <guid>101</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1976</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/113</link>
        <description>The Australian Capital Territory Long Service Leave Act of 1976 establishes provisions for long service leave entitlements to employees within the territory. It outlines the criteria for eligibility, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave. The Act aims to ensure that employees who have rendered long and continuous service to their employers receive appropriate remuneration and time off for rest and recreation. Additionally, it addresses matters such as the calculation of leave entitlements upon termination of employment and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>113</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Long Service Leave Act 1976</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/113</link>
        <description>The Australian Capital Territory Long Service Leave Act of 1976 establishes provisions for long service leave entitlements to employees within the territory. It outlines the criteria for eligibility, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave. The Act aims to ensure that employees who have rendered long and continuous service to their employers receive appropriate remuneration and time off for rest and recreation. Additionally, it addresses matters such as the calculation of leave entitlements upon termination of employment and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave.</description>
        <principles> 10,  16, </principles>
        <criteria> 23,  38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>113</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Superannuation Act 2005</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/74</link>
        <description>The Superannuation Act is a significant piece of Australian legislation that governs the management and operation of government superannuation schemes. This Act primarily deals with the public sector superannuation schemes, outlining the rules for contributions, benefits, and the administration of funds. It establishes the framework for the accumulation and payment of retirement benefits to government employees. The Act ensures the financial sustainability of these schemes, while providing a secure retirement income for public servants. It is a key component of Australia&#39;s retirement income system, reflecting the government&#39;s commitment to supporting its employees in their post-retirement years.
</description>
        <principles> 10, </principles>
        <criteria> 23, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>74</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/84</link>
        <description>The Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 is legislation aimed at ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of workers in Victoria, Australia. It imposes duties on employers, employees, and other parties to provide and maintain a safe work environment. The Act requires risk assessments, consultation with employees, and the provision of information and training. It covers various workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, and psychosocial risks. Penalties for non-compliance are outlined, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the Act to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and promote a culture of safety across Victorian workplaces.</description>
        <principles> 9, </principles>
        <criteria> 19,  21, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>84</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Animal Protection Act 2018</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/44</link>
        <description>The objects of this Act are:(a) to ensure that animals are treated humanely; and (b) to prevent cruelty to animals; and (c) to  promote community awareness about responsibilities and legal obligations  associated with the care and protection of animals; and (d) to regulate the activities of persons who use animals for scientific purposes.</description>
        <principles> 12, </principles>
        <criteria> 26,  27,  28, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>44</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/50</link>
        <description>This legislation makes provision for the evaluation, registration and control of agricultural and veterinary chemical products. The Act aims to ensure chemicals used are safe when exposed to humans and non-target species either through direct exposure or residues in treated food stuffs, are not a risk to the environment, are effective on target species, and labeled and packaged correctly.</description>
        <principles> 9, </principles>
        <criteria> 19,  21, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>50</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Equal Opportunity Act 2010</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/112</link>
        <description>The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act of 2010 is a pivotal legislation aimed at fostering a fair and inclusive society in Victoria, Australia. It prohibits discrimination and harassment on various grounds such as race, sex, disability, and age in areas including employment, education, and provision of goods and services. The Act mandates equal opportunity principles, requiring employers and service providers to promote diversity and prevent discriminatory practices. It also establishes the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to oversee compliance and investigate complaints. Through its comprehensive framework, the Act strives to uphold fundamental human rights and advance social justice across the state.</description>
        <principles> 11, </principles>
        <criteria> 24,  25, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> VIC, </category>
        <guid>112</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Racial Discrimination Act 1975</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/79</link>
        <description>The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 is a significant piece of Australian legislation that aims to eliminate racial discrimination and promote equality and multiculturalism. This Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of their race, color, descent, national or ethnic origin in various aspects of public life, including employment, education, access to places and facilities, and provision of goods and services. It also covers offensive behavior based on racial hatred. The Act is enforced by the Australian Human Rights Commission, which investigates complaints of racial discrimination. It is a cornerstone in Australia’s commitment to a fair and inclusive society.
</description>
        <principles> 11, </principles>
        <criteria> 24,  25, </criteria>
        <category> Federal Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>79</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Statutory Holidays Act 2000</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/105</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Statutory Holidays Act 2000 is legislation that governs public holidays in Tasmania, Australia. It specifies the dates of public holidays and provisions for holiday pay and entitlements. The Act also regulates public holiday trading hours and provides guidelines for employers and employees regarding their rights and obligations on public holidays. By ensuring consistency and fairness in the observance of public holidays, the Act promotes work-life balance and supports the well-being of workers while contributing to the social and economic fabric of Tasmania.
</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>105</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Animal Welfare Act 1992</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/42</link>
        <description>The main objects of this Act are to recognise that—
 (a) animals are sentient beings that are able to subjectively feel and perceive the world around them; and
 (b) animals have intrinsic value and deserve to be treated with compassion and have a quality of life that reflects their intrinsic value; and
 (c) people have a duty to care for the physical and mental welfare of animals.
 (2) This is to be achieved particularly by—
 (a) promoting and protecting the welfare of animals; and
 (b) providing for the proper and humane care, management and treatment of animals; and
 (c) deterring and preventing animal cruelty and the abuse and neglect of animals; and
 (d) enforcing laws about the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).</description>
        <principles> 12, </principles>
        <criteria> 26,  27,  28, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>42</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Animal Welfare Act 2002</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/47</link>
        <description>The objects of this Part are —
(a) to promote and protect the welfare, safety and health of 
animals; and
(b) to ensure animals are properly and humanely treated, 
cared for and managed.</description>
        <principles> 12, </principles>
        <criteria> 26,  27,  28, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> WA, </category>
        <guid>47</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Labour Hire Licensing Act 2020</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/92</link>
        <description>The ACT Labour Hire Licensing Act 2020 is legislation enacted to regulate the labour hire industry within the Australian Capital Territory. It mandates that labour hire providers must obtain a license, ensuring compliance with fair employment practices, workplace safety standards, and industry integrity. The Act aims to protect vulnerable workers, promote transparency and accountability within the labour hire sector, and impose penalties for non-compliance. By enforcing licensing requirements, it seeks to safeguard the rights and well-being of workers while fostering a level playing field and ethical conduct in the labour hire industry across the Australian Capital Territory.
</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38,  40, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>92</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/28</link>
        <description>Requires that effects on the environment are considered when decisions are made about the use and development of land.</description>
        <principles> 4, </principles>
        <criteria> 7, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>28</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Public Holidays Act 1981</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/107</link>
        <description>The Northern Territory Public Holidays Act 1981 is legislation that regulates public holidays in the Northern Territory, Australia. It outlines the dates of public holidays and provisions for holiday pay and entitlements. The Act also governs public holiday trading hours and provides guidelines for employers and employees regarding their rights and obligations on public holidays. By ensuring consistency and fairness in the observance of public holidays, the Act promotes work-life balance and supports the well-being of workers while contributing to the social and economic fabric of the Northern Territory.</description>
        <principles> 16, </principles>
        <criteria> 38, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NT, </category>
        <guid>107</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Animal Welfare Act 1993</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/45</link>
        <description>Dictates animal management and care standards in Tasmania. </description>
        <principles> 12, </principles>
        <criteria> 26,  27,  28, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>45</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 No 200</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/43</link>
        <description>The objects of this Act are—
(a)  to prevent cruelty to animals, and
(b)  to promote the welfare of animals by requiring a person in charge of an animal—
(i)  to provide care for the animal, and
(ii)  to treat the animal in a humane manner, and
(iii)  to ensure the welfare of the animal, and
(c)  to promote the welfare of dogs and cats by requiring information about them to be provided when they are advertised for sale.</description>
        <principles> 12, </principles>
        <criteria> 26,  27,  28, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> NSW, </category>
        <guid>43</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Training and Workforce Development Act 2013</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/97</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Training and Workforce Development Act 2013 is legislation aimed at enhancing Tasmania&#39;s workforce through education and training initiatives. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act promotes industry engagement, quality assurance, and access to training opportunities. It supports workforce development strategies, apprenticeships, and skills development initiatives to meet Tasmania&#39;s economic needs. By aligning education with industry demands, the Act aims to strengthen Tasmania&#39;s workforce, foster innovation, and drive economic growth and prosperity across the state.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>97</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Training and Workforce Development Act 2013</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/97</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Training and Workforce Development Act 2013 is legislation aimed at enhancing Tasmania&#39;s workforce through education and training initiatives. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act promotes industry engagement, quality assurance, and access to training opportunities. It supports workforce development strategies, apprenticeships, and skills development initiatives to meet Tasmania&#39;s economic needs. By aligning education with industry demands, the Act aims to strengthen Tasmania&#39;s workforce, foster innovation, and drive economic growth and prosperity across the state.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>97</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Training and Workforce Development Act 2013</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/97</link>
        <description>The Tasmanian Training and Workforce Development Act 2013 is legislation aimed at enhancing Tasmania&#39;s workforce through education and training initiatives. It establishes the framework for the administration, regulation, and funding of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act promotes industry engagement, quality assurance, and access to training opportunities. It supports workforce development strategies, apprenticeships, and skills development initiatives to meet Tasmania&#39;s economic needs. By aligning education with industry demands, the Act aims to strengthen Tasmania&#39;s workforce, foster innovation, and drive economic growth and prosperity across the state.</description>
        <principles> 9,  13,  15, </principles>
        <criteria> 20,  31,  37, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> TAS, </category>
        <guid>97</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Work Health and Safety Act 2011</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/83</link>
        <description>The Australian Capital Territory Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is legislation aimed at ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of workers and others in the ACT. It outlines duties for employers, workers, and others, requiring them to ensure a safe work environment through risk management, consultation, and training. The Act covers a wide range of hazards, including physical, chemical, and psychosocial risks. It also establishes penalties for non-compliance, emphasizing the importance of adhering to its provisions to protect individuals from harm in the workplace within the Australian Capital Territory.</description>
        <principles> 9, </principles>
        <criteria> 19,  21, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> ACT, </category>
        <guid>83</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Animal Welfare Act 1985</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/49</link>
        <description>This Act governs the treatment of animals in South Australia </description>
        <principles> 12, </principles>
        <criteria> 26,  27,  28, </criteria>
        <category> State/Territory Legislation, </category>
        <sub-category> SA, </category>
        <guid>49</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Pastoral Award 2020</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/70</link>
        <description>The Pastoral Award is a comprehensive legal framework in Australia that sets employment standards for workers in the pastoral industry. This Award covers various aspects of employment such as wages, work hours, overtime, penalty rates, allowances, and leave entitlements for employees in sectors like livestock farming, dairying, and shearing. It aims to ensure fair working conditions and remuneration for those engaged in pastoral activities. Regularly reviewed and updated, this Award is crucial for safeguarding the rights and livelihoods of workers in the pastoral sector. It is enforced under the Fair Work system, playing a significant role in maintaining the industry&#39;s integrity and sustainability.</description>
        <principles> 10, </principles>
        <criteria> 23, </criteria>
        <category> Regulation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>70</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Wine Industry Award 2020</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/71</link>
        <description>The Wine Industry Award is a key Australian legal document governing employment conditions within the wine industry. It outlines standards for wages, work hours, overtime, penalty rates, and leave entitlements for workers engaged in viticulture, wine production, and cellar operations. This Award ensures fair treatment and safe working conditions for employees in vineyards and wineries. Regularly reviewed and updated, it reflects current industry practices and cost of living adjustments. The Award, enforced under the Fair Work system, plays a crucial role in protecting workers&#39; rights and maintaining the wine industry&#39;s productivity and sustainability in Australia. Compliance with this Award is mandatory for employers in the sector.
</description>
        <principles> 10, </principles>
        <criteria> 23, </criteria>
        <category> Regulation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>71</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Timber Industry Award 2020</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/72</link>
        <description>The Timber Industry Award is a crucial legal document in Australia, governing employment standards within the timber industry. It outlines wages, work hours, overtime, penalty rates, allowances, and leave entitlements for workers involved in logging, sawmilling, wood processing, and timber product manufacturing. The Award aims to ensure fair remuneration and safe working conditions for employees in this sector. Regular revisions keep it aligned with current industry practices and economic conditions. Enforced under the Fair Work system, it plays a vital role in safeguarding workers&#39; rights and promoting the sustainability and productivity of the timber industry, a significant segment of Australian agriculture and manufacturing.</description>
        <principles> 10, </principles>
        <criteria> 23, </criteria>
        <category> Regulation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>72</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Sugar Industry Award 2020</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/73</link>
        <description></description>
        <principles> 10, </principles>
        <criteria> 23, </criteria>
        <category> Regulation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>73</guid>
    </item>
    
    <item>
        <title>Horticulture Award 2020</title>
        <link>https://lrdb.morethanmachines.com.au/entry/69</link>
        <description>The Horticulture Award is an Australian legal document specifying employment conditions within the horticultural sector. It covers wages, work hours, overtime, penalties, allowances, and leave entitlements for workers in horticulture, including fruit and vegetable growing, harvesting, and packing. The Award, part of the Fair Work system, aims to ensure fair pay and conditions for horticultural workers. It&#39;s regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current industry standards and living costs. Compliance with this Award is mandatory for employers in the horticulture industry, helping to protect the rights and livelihoods of workers in this vital sector of the Australian economy.</description>
        <principles> 10, </principles>
        <criteria> 23, </criteria>
        <category> Regulation, </category>
        <sub-category> N/A, </category>
        <guid>69</guid>
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