Defamation (Amendment) Act (Commencement) Order 2026
Statutory instrument explainer for S.I. No. 61 of 2026.
Signed
February 27, 2026Date listed in the SI snapshot.
Department
Department of Justice, Home Affairs and MigrationResponsible department or fallback actor.
Operation
amendmentCommencement, amendment, revocation, regulation, order or scheme where classified.
Current state
in_force_as_madeCurrent-state signal from the tracker.
Caveat: Statutory Instruments are legal instruments; this page is a tracker/explainer, not legal advice.
| Signed date | February 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration |
| Minister or signatory | Jim O'Callaghan |
| Operation | amendment |
| Current state | in_force_as_made |
| Policy domain | justice_security_courts |
| LRC subject | Arts, Culture and Sport |
| Bill link | No bill link in snapshot |
| Local topics | justice |
Current-State Note
Not affected