Federal Legislation - Amendment Acts
On 25 September 2024, Federal Government gazetted the following Acts which had received the Royal Assent on 11 September 2024:
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The Customs Act 1967 [Act 235] (principal Act) is amended in section 2, section 154, section 155, section 163A, section 163B, section 163J, section 163K, section 163Q, section 163R, and insertion of new Part XIXE. The Act came into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette. |
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The Sales Tax Act 2018 [Act 806] (principal Act) is amended in section 2, section 49, section 50, section 54, section 57, and insertion of new section 49A. The Act came into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette. |
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The Service Tax Act 2018 [Act 807] (principal Act) is amended in section 2. The Act came into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette. |
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The Audit Act 1957 [Act 62] (principal Act) is amended in section 5, section 9, insertion of new section 7A and new section 9A. The Act came into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette and the Minister may appoint different dates for the coming into operation of different provisions of this Act. |
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The Employees' Social Security Act 1969 [Act 4] (principal Act) is amended in section 5, Third Schedule and Fourth Schedule. The Act took effect on 1 October 2024. |
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The Employment Insurance System Act 2017 [Act 800] (principal Act) is amended in section 16, Second Schedule and Third Schedule. The Act took effect on 1 October 2024. |
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