Australian Legislation deploying GPS Tracking Systems
Each State and Territory throughout Australia differs in privacy and workplace legislation.
The employer, vehicle owner or operator of a GPS tracking system is responsible to adhere to relevant State and Federal legislation based on the employment, driver’s residency or vehicle operating location.
We encourage employers and vehicle owners to familiarise themselves to relevant State and Federal legislation and seek legal advice, if required.
NEW SOUTH WALES
The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by New South Wales State & Federal legislation.
Surveillance Devices Act 2007 No 64 - NSW Legislation
VICTORIA
The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by Victoria State & Federal legislation.
Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (legislation.vic.gov.au)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by South Australian State & Federal legislation.
Surveillance Devices Act 2016 | South Australian Legislation
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by Australian Capital Territory & Federal legislation.
Workplace Privacy Act 2011 | HTML view
NORTHERN TERRITORY
The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by Northern Territory & Federal legislation.
SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 2007 (NO 19 OF 2007) (austlii.edu.au)
QUEENSLAND
No current legislation written. The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by Queensland State & Federal legislation.
TASMANIA
No current legislation written. The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by Tasmania State & Federal legislation.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The employer and vehicle owner have the responsibility to abide by Western Australia State & Federal legislation.