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This is an example of an Act citation:
Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 99
The elements of an Act citation are:
Element | Example | Note |
Short title |
Crimes Act |
Act citations should include the title of the Act. Only the short title of the Act needs to be cited, and it should be written in italics. |
Year |
1900 |
The year in which the Act was passed. Like the title of Act, it should be written in italics. |
Jurisdiction |
(NSW) |
The jurisdiction that the Act was passed in abbreviated format, in round brackets. |
Pinpoint |
s 99 |
The pinpoint reference is for the section of the Act you are citing. It is usually comprised of an abbreviation and a number, separated by a space. |
Bills are cited in the same way as Acts except that the title is not italicised.
This is an example of a Bill citation:
Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment Bill 2016 (NSW) cl 253B
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