Commencement of the Burial and Cremation (Interment Rights) Amendment Act 2023
10 March 2023
You can view the Burial and Cremation Act 2013 here.
The Burial and Cremation (Interment) Rights Amendment Act 2023 (the Amendment Act) received Royal Assent on 23 February 2023 and came into operation on the same day. The Amendment Act amends the Burial and Cremation Act 2013 to:
- create new offences for removing cremated remains without authorisation; and
- for a relevant authority of a cemetery or natural burial ground’s failure to comply with obligations under interment rights.
Councils are encouraged to review the legislation and ensure, where relevant, necessary steps are taken in response to the changes.