How to Cite Legislation in APA

Acts and statutes, cited by short title, year and jurisdiction. This page follows APA 7th edition, 7th edition (2020).

APA format for legislation

APA 7th edition

References entry

Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (1988).

In-text citation

(Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), 1988, § 6)

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    • The short title is set out in section 1 of most Acts.

    Required in most styles: short title of the act, year.

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    What do I need to cite legislation in APA?

    At minimum: short title of the act, year. The short title is set out in section 1 of most Acts.

    What does legislation look like in APA?

    References entry: Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (1988). In-text citation: (Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), 1988, § 6)

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