This afternoon (17 October 2013) at 2.39 pm we received confirmation from the office of the Attorney-General that the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Bill 2013 has received Royal Assent and is in force.

Although the email does not indicate that the other related bills also received Royal Assent, we understand that all three Bills have received assent.

The Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 and the Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations Disruption) Amendment Act 2013 commence today, the day of assent, at the beginning of the day.

The Tattoo Parlours Act 2013, except for part 9 which amends the Liquor Act 1992, will commence on a day fixed by proclamation.

Links to the Acts are below:

1. Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 and Explanatory Notes.

2. Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations Disruption) Amendment Act 2013 and Explanatory Notes.

3. Tattoo Parlours Act 2013 and Explanatory Notes.