AUSTRALIAN SURVEILLANCE LEGISLATION

Using a GPS tracking system is legal in all Australian states, however each state has different legislation on how tracking systems and other surveillance devices can be used.

This page provides links to individual state legislation regarding these devices. Although we endeavor to provide links to the most up to date version from each state, it is your responsibility to ensure you have read, understood and abide by the latest version from your state's governing body.

The information and links provided on this page are for reference only. Please seek legal assistance if you require further clarification for your tracking requirements.

Victoria
https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/surveillance-devices-act-1999/040

New South Wales
https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/surveillance-devices-act-1999/040

Australian Capital Territory
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2011-4/current/pdf/2011-4.pdf

Queensland
No current legislation written

Northern Territory
http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/legis/nt/num_act/sda200719o2007256/

South Australia
https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/SURVEILLANCE%20DEVICES%20ACT%202016/CURRENT/2016.2.AUTH.PDF

Western Australia
http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/legis/wa/consol_act/sda1998210/

Tasmania
No current legislation written