In 1900, there were 2 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 8 changes made and in the following year. A total of 16 legal changes were made in the 1900s.
- October 31Homosexual activity becomes illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).New South Wales’ Crimes Act of 1900 also applied in the Australian Capital Territory and criminalised buggery with life imprisonment.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).
