COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS ORDER

 

 

I, PHILIP MICHAEL JEFFERY, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, revoke all administrative arrangements previously ordered and order that:

 

1.       The matters dealt with by a Department of State include:

 

          (a)     the matters referred to in the Part of the Schedule relating to that
Department; and

 

          (b)     matters arising under the legislation administered by a Minister of State administering the Department.

 

2.       The legislation administered by a Minister of State administering a Department is:

 

          (a)     the legislation referred to in the Part of the Schedule relating to that Department; and

 

          (b)     legislation passed before or after the date of this Order, that relates to a
matter dealt with by the Department, not being legislation referred to in another Part of the Schedule.

 

 

 

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 25 January 2008

 

 

                                                                                    [Signed]

 

 

Governor-General

 

 

 

By His Excellency's Command

 

 

 

[Signed]

 

 

 

Prime Minister

 


 

SCHEDULE

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

 

PART 1        THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Agricultural, pastoral, fishing, food and forest industries

Soils and other natural resources

Rural adjustment and drought issues

Rural industries inspection and quarantine

Primary industries research including economic research

Commodity marketing, including export promotion and agribusiness

Commodity-specific international organisations and activities

Administration of international commodity agreements

Administration of export controls on agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries products

Food policy, processing and exports

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products (Collection of Levy) Act 1994

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products Levy Imposition (Customs) Act 1994

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products Levy Imposition (Excise) Act 1994

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products Levy Imposition (General) Act 1994

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1994

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Consequential Amendments) Act 1994

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994

Australian Animal Health Council (Live-stock Industries) Funding Act 1996

Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997

Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry (Repeals and Consequential Provisions) Act 1997

Australian Meat and Live-stock Legislation (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 1985

Australian Meat and Live-stock (Quotas) Act 1990

Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Act 1980

Ballast Water Research and Development Funding Levy Act 1998

Biological Control Act 1984

Brigalow Lands Agreement Act 1962

Coarse Grains Levy (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992

Dairy Adjustment Act 1974

Dairy Adjustment Levy (Customs) Act 2000

Dairy Adjustment Levy (Excise) Act 2000

Dairy Adjustment Levy (General) Act 2000

Dairy Industry Adjustment Act 2000

Dairy Industry Service Reform Act 2003

Dairy Industry Stabilization Levy (Termination of Levy) Act 1986

Dairy Legislation (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1986

Dairy Produce Act 1986

Domestic Meat Premises Charge Act 1993

Dried Vine Fruits (Rate of Primary Industry (Customs) Charge) Validation Act 2001

Dried Vine Fruits (Rate of Primary Industry (Excise) Levy) Validation Act 2001

Egg Industry Service Provision Act 2002

Egg Industry Service Provision (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2002

Export Control Act 1982

Export Inspection and Meat Charges Collection Act 1985

Export Inspection (Establishment Registration Charges) Act 1985

Export Inspection (Quantity Charge) Act 1985

Export Inspection (Service Charge) Act 1985

Farm Household Support Act 1992

Fisheries Administration Act 1991

Fisheries Agreements (Payments) Act 1991

Fisheries Legislation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991

Fisheries Levy Act 1984

Fisheries Management Act 1991

Fisheries (Validation of Plans of Management) Act 2004

Fishing Levy Act 1991

Foreign Fishing Boats Levy Act 1981

Foreign Fishing Licences Levy Act 1991

Forestry and Timber Bureau Act 1930

Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2007

Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2007

Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000

Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services (Repeals and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000

Imported Food Control Act 1992

Meat Export Charge Act 1984

Meat Export Charge Collection Act 1984

Meat Inspection Act 1983

Meat Inspection Arrangements Act 1964

National Cattle Disease Eradication Reserve Act 1991

National Cattle Disease Eradication Trust Account Act 1991

National Residue Survey Administration Act 1992

National Residue Survey Levy Acts

National Residue Survey (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992

National Residue Survey Levies Regulations (Validation and Commencement of Amendments) Act 1999

Natural Resources Management (Financial Assistance) Act 1992, except to the extent administered by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts

New South Wales Flood Relief Act 1974

New South Wales Grant (Leeton Co-operative Cannery Limited) Act 1971

Northern Prawn Fishery Voluntary Adjustment Scheme Loan Guarantee Act 1985

Pig Industry Act 2001

Pig Industry (Transitional Provisions) Act 1986

Plant Health Australia (Plant Industries) Funding Act 2002

Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, except to the extent that it is administered by the Minister for Resources and Energy or the Minister for Tourism

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991

Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999

Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999

Primary Industries (Excise) Levies (GST Consequential Amendments) Act 2000

Primary Industry Councils Act 1991

Quarantine Act 1908, in relation to animal, plant and general quarantine

Quarantine (Validation of Fees) Act 1985, in relation to animal, plant and general quarantine

Queensland Flood Relief Act 1974

Queensland Grant (Proserpine Flood Mitigation) Act 1976

Queensland Tobacco Leaf Marketing Board Guarantee Act 1953

Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002

Rural Adjustment Act 1992

Softwood Forestry Agreements Acts

States and Northern Territory Grants (Rural Adjustment) Acts

States Grants (Beef Industry) Act 1975

States Grants (Rural Adjustment) Acts

States Grants (Rural Reconstruction) Acts

States Grants (War Service Land Settlement) Act 1952

Statutory Fishing Rights Charge Act 1991

Tasmanian Native Forestry Agreement Acts

Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Act 1944

Western Australia (Northern Development) Agreement Act 1963

Wheat Marketing Act 1989

Wool International Act 1993

Wool International Privatisation Act 1999

Wool Legislation (Repeals and Consequential Provisions) Act 1993

Wool Services Privatisation Act 2000


PART 2        THE ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Law and justice including -

Administrative law

Alternative dispute resolution

Bankruptcy

Censorship

Constitutional law

Copyright

Courts and tribunals

Human rights

Indigenous law and justice programs

International law

Law reform

Legal assistance

Legislative drafting

Marriage and family law

Native Title

Legal services to the Commonwealth

Criminal law and law enforcement

Customs and border control other than quarantine and inspection, and immigration

National security, protective security policy and co-ordination

Protective services at Commonwealth establishments and diplomatic and consular premises in Australia

Commonwealth emergency management

Natural disaster relief and mitigation in the form of financial assistance to the States and Territories

Administrative support for Royal Commissions and certain other inquiries

Critical infrastructure protection co-ordination

Administration of the Jervis Bay Territory, the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Territory of Christmas Island, the Coral Sea Islands Territory, the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, and of Commonwealth responsibilities on Norfolk Island

Constitutional development of the Northern Territory

Constitutional development of the Australian Capital Territory

Planning and land management in the Australian Capital Territory

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

ACT Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988

A.C.T. Supreme Court (Transfer) Act 1992

Acts Citation Act 1976

Acts Interpretation Act 1901

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Admiralty Act 1988

Age Discrimination Act 2004

Amendments Incorporation Act 1905

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006

Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance Act 1933

AusCheck Act 2007

Australia Act 1986

Australia (Request and Consent) Act 1985

Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Finance and Deregulation

Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

Australian Crime Commission Establishment Act 2002

Australian Federal Police Act 1979

Australian Law Reform Commission Act 1996

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

Bankruptcy Act 1966

Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Act 1997

Canberra Water Supply (Googong Dam) Act 1974

Christmas Island Act 1958

Christmas Island Agreement Acts

Circuit Layouts Act 1989

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955

Coastal Waters (Northern Territory Powers) Act 1980

Coastal Waters (Northern Territory Title) Act 1980

Coastal Waters (State Powers) Act 1980

Coastal Waters (State Title) Act 1980

Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905

Common Informers (Parliamentary Disqualifications) Act 1975

Commonwealth Motor Vehicles (Liability) Act 1959

Commonwealth Places (Application of Laws) Act 1970

Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981, except to the extent administered by the Prime Minister

Copyright Act 1968

Coral Sea Islands Act 1969

Corporations Act 2001, paragraph 1315(1)(c) and section 1316

Crimes Act 1914

Crimes at Sea Act 2000

Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991

Crimes (Biological Weapons) Act 1976

Crimes (Currency) Act 1981

Crimes (Foreign Incursions and Recruitment) Act 1978

Crimes (Hostages) Act 1989

Crimes (Internationally Protected Persons) Act 1976

Crimes (Overseas) Act 1964

Crimes (Ships and Fixed Platforms) Act 1992

Crimes (Superannuation Benefits) Act 1989

Crimes (Torture) Act 1988

Crimes (Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act 1990

Criminal Code Act 1995

Criminology Research Act 1971

Customs Act 1901

Customs Administration Act 1985

Customs Depot Licensing Charges Act 1997

Customs Securities (Penalties) Act 1981

Customs Tariff Act 1995

Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1975

Customs Undertakings (Penalties) Act 1981

Customs (Tariff Concession System Validations) Act 1999

Death Penalty Abolition Act 1973

Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955

Defence (Visiting Forces) Act 1963

Defence Act 1903, Part IIIAAA insofar as it relates to the powers or functions of the Attorney-General as an authorising minister

Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983

Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Domicile Act 1982

Electronic Transactions Act 1999

Environment Protection (Northern Territory Supreme Court) Act 1978

Euthanasia Laws Act 1997

Evidence Act 1995

Evidence and Procedure (New Zealand) Act 1994

Extradition Act 1988

Family Court of Western Australia (Orders of Registrars) Act 1997

Family Law Act 1975, except to the extent administered by the
Prime Minister

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976

Federal Magistrates Act 1999

Federal Proceedings (Costs) Act 1981

Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988

Foreign Evidence Act 1994

Foreign Judgments Act 1991

Foreign Proceedings (Excess of Jurisdiction) Act 1984

Foreign States Immunities Act 1985

Freedom of Information Act 1982, section 66

Geneva Conventions Act 1957, other than Part IV

Genocide Convention Act 1949

High Court Justices (Long Leave Payments) Act 1979

High Court of Australia Act 1979

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1986

Human Rights (Sexual Conduct) Act 1994

Import Processing Charges Act 2001

Import Processing Charges (Amendment and Repeal) Act 2002

Intelligence Services Act 2001, insofar as it relates to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

International Arbitration Act 1974

International Criminal Court Act 2002

International Transfer of Prisoners Act 1997

International War Crimes Tribunals Act 1995

Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915

Judges (Long Leave Payments) Act 1979

Judges’ Pensions Act 1968

Judicial Appointment (Western Samoa) Act 1980

Judiciary Act 1903

Judiciary (Diplomatic Representation) Act 1977

Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross-vesting) Act 1987

Jury Exemption Act 1965

Law Courts (Sydney) Act 1977

Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner (Consequential Amendments) Act 2006

Law Enforcement (AFP Professional Standards and Related Matters) Act 2006

Law Officers Act 1964

Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Maintenance Orders (Commonwealth Officers) Act 1966

Marine Insurance Act 1909

Marriage Act 1961, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987

Narcotic Drugs Act 1967, sections 12 and 22 and subsection 24(2), and so much of the remaining provisions of that Act (other than sections 9, 10, 11, 13, 19 and 23 and subsection 24(1)) as relate to powers and functions under those sections

National Crime Authority (Status and Rights of Former Chairman) Act 1984

National Firearms Program Implementation Acts

National Handgun Buyback Act 2003

National Security Information (Criminal Proceedings) Act 2004

Native Title Act 1993, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Nauru (High Court Appeals) Act 1976 

Norfolk Island Act 1979

Northern Territory Acceptance Act 1910

Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, except sections 69 and 70

Ordinances and Regulations (Notification) Acts

Parliament Act 1974

Parliamentary Counsel Act 1970

Parliamentary Papers Act 1908

Parliamentary Privileges Act 1987

Passenger Movement Charge Act 1978

Passenger Movement Charge Collection Act 1978

Privacy Act 1988, section 63

Privy Council (Appeals from the High Court) Act 1975

Privy Council (Limitation of Appeals) Act 1968

Proceeds of Crime Act 1987

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Proceeds of Crime (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2002

Psychotropic Substances Act 1976

Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act 1971

Racial Discrimination Act 1975

Removal of Prisoners (Territories) Act 1923, insofar as it relates to the Northern Territory, to Norfolk Island, the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Territory of Christmas Island, the Coral Sea Islands Territory, and the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands

Royal Commission into the New South Wales Police Service (Access to Information) Act 1994

Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973

Seat of Government Acceptance Acts

Seat of Government Act 1908

Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910

Service and Execution of Process Act 1992

Sex Discrimination Act 1984

Special Prosecutors Act 1982

Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942

Statute Stocktake Act 1999

Statutory Declarations Act 1959

Surveillance Devices Act 2004

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979

Territories Law Reform Act 1992

Transfer of Prisoners Act 1983

Trusts (Hague Convention) Act 1991

War Crimes Act 1945

Witness Protection Act 1994

Workplace Relations Act 1996, sections 324-328 inclusive of Schedule 1 in respect of powers under those sections; and Part 20 except for sections 848, 849 and 856


PART 3        THE DEPARTMENT OF BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Broadband policy and programs

Postal and telecommunications policies and programs

Spectrum policy management

Broadcasting policy

National policy issues relating to the digital economy

Content policy relating to the information economy

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

AUSSAT Repeal Act 1991

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1983

Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005

Australian Communications and Media Authority (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005

Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

Broadcasting Services (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1992

Datacasting Charge (Imposition) Act 1998

Datacasting Transmitter Licence Fees Act 2006

Do Not Call Register Act 2006

Interactive Gambling Act 2001

National Transmission Network Sale Act 1998

NRS Levy Imposition Act 1998

Parliamentary Proceedings Broadcasting Act 1946

Postal and Telecommunications Commissions (Transitional Provisions) Act 1975

Radiocommunications Act 1992

Radiocommunications (Receiver Licence Tax) Act 1983

Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Act 1997

Radiocommunications Taxes Collection Act 1983

Radiocommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1992

Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Act 1983

Radio Licence Fees Act 1964

Spam Act 2003

Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991

Telecommunications Act 1997

Telecommunications and Postal Services (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1989

Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997

Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999

Telecommunications (Numbering Charges) Act 1997

Telecommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1991

Telecommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1997

Telecommunications (Universal Service Levy) Act 1997

Television Licence Fees Act 1964

Telstra Corporation Act 1991

Telstra (Transition to Full Private Ownership) Act 2005

Trade Practices Act 1974, Parts XIB and XIC

Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999

 


PART 4        THE DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

(Part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio)

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Development and co-ordination of domestic and international climate change policy

International climate change negotiations

Design and implementation of emissions trading

Mandatory renewable energy target policy, regulation and co-ordination

Greenhouse emissions and energy consumption reporting

Climate change adaptation strategy and co-ordination

Co-ordination of climate change science activities

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000

Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Act 2000

 

 

 


PART 5        THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Defence, including -

international defence relations and defence co-operation

defence scientific research and development

defence procurement and purchasing, including offsets for defence purposes

defence industry development and co-operation

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

Air Force Act 1923

Approved Defence Projects Protection Act 1947

Cockatoo and Schnapper Islands Act 1949

Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement (Service Personnel) Act 1990

Control of Naval Waters Act 1918

Defence Act 1903, except to the extent administered by the Prime Minister and the Attorney-General and other than sections 58F to 58Q, 61, 61A, 61B, 61C, 118A and 118B and paragraph 124(1)(qba)

Defence Force Discipline Act 1982

Defence Force (Home Loans Assistance) Act 1990

Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973

Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (Pension Increases) Acts

Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948

Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (Pension Increases) Acts

Defence Forces Special Retirement Benefits Act 1960

Defence Housing Australia Act 1987

Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001

Defence (Parliamentary Candidates) Act 1969

Defence (Road Transport Legislation Exemption) Act 2006

Defence (Special Undertakings) Act 1952

Explosives Act 1961

Geneva Conventions Act 1957, Part IV

Intelligence Services Act 2001, insofar as it relates to that part of the Department of Defence known as the Defence Intelligence and Geospatial Organisation, the Defence Intelligence Organisation and the Defence Signals Directorate

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, Chapter 3, in relation to rehabilitation of serving members of the Australian Defence Force; and Chapter 6, in relation to treatment for injuries and diseases of serving members of the Australian Defence Force

Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991

Naval Defence Act 1910

Royal Australian Air Force Veterans' Residences Act 1953

Services Trust Funds Act 1947

War Gratuity Act 1945

War Service Estates Act 1942

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995

Williamstown Dockyard Employees Act 1987


PART 6        THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Education policy and programs including schools, vocational, higher education and Indigenous education, but excluding migrant adult education

Education and training transitions policy and programs

Science awareness programs in schools

Training, including apprenticeships and training services

Policy, co-ordination and support for education exports and services

Income support policies and programs for students and apprentices

Employment policy, including employment services

Job Network

Labour market and income support policies and programs for people of working age

Workplace relations policy development, advocacy and implementation

Promotion of flexible workplace relations policies and practices

Co-ordination of labour market research

Australian government employment workplace relations policy, including administration of the framework for agreement making and remuneration and conditions

Occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and compensation

Equal employment opportunity

Work and family programs

Services to help people with disabilities obtain employment, other than supported employment

Youth affairs and programs

Early childhood and childcare policy and programs

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999, insofar as it relates to child care benefit, child care tax rebate, child care services and registered carers

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999, insofar as it relates to child care benefit, child care tax rebate, child care services and registered carers

A New Tax System (Family Assistance and Related Measures) Act 2000, insofar as it relates to child care benefit, child care tax rebate, child care services and registered carers

Air Passenger Ticket Levy (Collection) Act 2001, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

APEC Public Holiday Act 2007

Asbestos-Related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005

Asbestos-Related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005

Australian National University Act 1991

Australian Technical Colleges (Flexibility in Achieving Australia’s Skills Needs) Act 2005

Australian Workplace Safety Standards Act 2005

Builders Labourers' Federation (Cancellation of Registration) Act 1986

Builders Labourers' Federation (Cancellation of Registration - Consequential Provisions) Act 1986

Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005

Building and Construction Industry Improvement (Consequential and Transitional) Act 2005

Building Industry Act 1985

Child Care Act 1972

Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme – New Formula and Other Measures) Act 2006, insofar as it relates to child care benefit, child care tax rebate, child care services and registered carers

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Act 1992

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Payroll Levy Collection Act 1992

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Payroll Levy Act 1992

Construction Industry Reform and Development Act 1992

Defence Act 1903, sections 58F to 58Q, 61, 61A, 61B, 61C, 118A and 118B

Disability Services Act 1986, insofar as it relates to open employment and related services and Part III

Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000

Education Services for Overseas Students (Assurance Fund Contributions) Act 2000

Education Services for Overseas Students (Consequential and Transitional) Act 2000

Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Act 1997

Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Welfare to Work and Other Measures) Act 2005, insofar as it relates to legislation administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Welfare to Work and Other Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Act 2005, insofar as it relates to legislation administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987

Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Management System and Other Measures) Act 2007

Higher Education Endowment Fund Act 2007, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

Higher Education Endowment Fund Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Act 2007

Higher Education Funding Act 1988, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

Higher Education Support Act 2003

Higher Education Support (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2003

Independent Schools (Loans Guarantee) Act 1969

Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Act 2000

International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992

International Labour Organisation Acts

Judicial and Statutory Officers (Remuneration and Allowances) Act 1984

Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976

Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973

Mutual Recognition Act 1992, Part 3

National Workplace Relations Consultative Council Act 2002

Non-government Schools (Loans Guarantee) Act 1977

Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991

Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993

Remuneration and Allowances Act 1990

Remuneration and Allowances Alteration Act 1986

Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973

Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

Schools Assistance (Learning Together – Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004

Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992

Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992

Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Act 1992

Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1992

Skilling Australia’s Workforce Act 2005

Skilling Australia’s Workforce (Repeal and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005

Social Security Act 1991, insofar as it relates to Austudy, Mature Age Allowance, Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Mobility Allowance, Parenting Payment, Widow Allowance, Partner Allowance and Youth Allowance and any other payment, allowance or supplement insofar as that payment, allowance or supplement relates to persons receiving Austudy, Mature Age Allowance, Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Mobility Allowance, Parenting Payment, Widow Allowance or Partner Allowance and Youth Allowance

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, insofar as it relates to Austudy, Mature Age Allowance, Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Mobility Allowance, Parenting Payment, Widow Allowance, Partner Allowance and Youth Allowance and any other payment, allowance or supplement insofar as that payment, allowance or supplement relates to persons receiving Austudy, Mature Age Allowance, Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Mobility Allowance, Parenting Payment, Widow Allowance or Partner Allowance and Youth Allowance

States Grants (Primary and Secondary Education Assistance) Act 2000

Student Assistance Act 1973

Tradesmen's Rights Regulation Act 1946

Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997, in relation to occupational provisions

United States Naval Communication Station (Civilian Employees) Acts

Workplace Relations Act 1996, except to the extent administered by the Attorney‑General

Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005

Workplace Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Act 1996

Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Registration and Accountability of Organisations) (Consequential Provisions) Act 2002


PART 7        THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, WATER, HERITAGE AND THE ARTS

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Environment protection and conservation of biodiversity

Air quality

National fuel quality standards

Land contamination

Meteorology

Administration of the Australian Antarctic Territory, and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Natural, built and movable cultural heritage

Environmental research

Water policy and resources

Cultural affairs, including support for the arts

Ionospheric prediction

Renewable energy programs

Energy efficiency

Greenhouse gas abatement programs

Community and household climate action

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984

Antarctic Marine Living Resources Conservation Act 1981

Antarctic Treaty Act 1960

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980

Australia Council Act 1975

Australian Antarctic Territory Acceptance Act 1933

Australian Antarctic Territory Act 1954

Australian Film Commission Act 1975

Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973

Australian Heritage Council Act 2003

Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990

Captains Flat (Abatement of Pollution) Agreement Act 1975

Chowilla Reservoir Agreement Act 1963

Dartmouth Reservoir Agreement Act 1970

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection (Alligator Rivers Region) Act 1978

Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981

Film Licensed Investment Company Act 2005

Film Licensed Investment Company (Consequential Provisions) Act 2005

Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (Environmental Management Charge - Excise) Act 1993

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (Environmental Management Charge - General) Act 1993

Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989

Heard Island and McDonald Islands Act 1953

Hindmarsh Island Bridge Act 1997

Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976

Koongarra Project Area Act 1981

Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement Act 2001

Meteorology Act 1955

Morgan-Whyalla Waterworks Agreement Act 1940

Murray-Darling Basin Act 1993

National Environment Protection Council Act 1994

National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Act 1998

National Gallery Act 1975

National Library Act 1960

National Museum of Australia Act 1980

National Water Commission Act 2004

Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997

Natural Resources Management (Financial Assistance) Act 1992, section 25(1)

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Licence Fees - Imports) Act 1995

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Licence Fees - Manufacture) Act 1995

Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000

Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986

Public Lending Right Act 1985

Removal of Prisoners (Territories) Act 1923, insofar as it relates to the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands and the Australian Antarctic Territory

Sea Installations Act 1987

Sea Installations Levy Act 1987

Sewerage Agreements Acts

States Grants (Water Resources Measurement) Act 1970

Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Act 2001

Water Act 2007

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005

Western Australia Agreement (Ord River Irrigation) Acts

Western Australia (South-West Region Water Supplies) Agreement Act 1965

Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area Conservation Act 1994

 

 


PART 8        THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Income security policies and programs for families with children, carers, the aged and people in hardship

Services for families with children, people with disabilities and carers 

Community support services, excluding the Home and Community Care program

Family relationship services

Housing policy co-ordination, welfare housing and rent assistance

Women’s policies and programs

Indigenous policy co-ordination and the promotion of reconciliation

Community development employment projects

Child support policy

 

Legislation administered by the Minister

 

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

A New Tax System (Family Assistance and Related Measures) Act 2000, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

A New Tax System (Bonuses for Older Australians) Act 1999, Parts 1 and 5 insofar as they relate to Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs customers and Part 2

Aboriginal Affairs (Arrangements with the States) Act 1973

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Finance and Deregulation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Queensland Discriminatory Laws) Act 1975

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Queensland Reserves and Communities Self‑management) Act 1978

Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986

Aboriginal Land (Lake Condah and Framlingham Forest) Act 1987

Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976

Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Act 2006

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Human Services

Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme – Initial Measures) Act 2006, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Human Services

Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme – New Formula and Other Measures) Act 2006, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Human Services, the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Human Services

Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement Act 1945

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Consequential, Transitional and Other Measures Act 2006

Data-matching Program (Assistance and Tax) Act 1990

Disability Services Act 1986, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Welfare to Work and Other Measures) Act 2005, insofar as it relates to legislation administered by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Welfare to Work and Other Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Act 2005, insofar as it relates to legislation administered by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999

Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation (2006 Budget and Other Measures) Act 2006, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (2006 Budget Measures) Act 2006, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (More Help for Families – One-off Payments) Act 2004

Housing Agreements Acts

Housing Assistance Acts

Marriage Act 1961, Part IA

Native Title Act 1993, Division 6 of Part 2 and Part 11

Northern Territory National Emergency Response Act 2007

Social Security Act 1991, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations or the Minister for Social Inclusion

Social Security Legislation Amendment (One-off Payments for Carers) Act 2005

Social Security (International Agreements) Act 1999

Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Legislation Amendment (One-off Payments to Increase Assistance for Older Australians and Carers and Other Measures) Act 2006, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (One-off Payments and Other 2007 Budget Measures) Act 2007, except to the extent administered by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

Social Security (Rewrite) Transition Act 1991

Social Welfare Commission (Repeal) Act 1976

Supported Accommodation Assistance Act 1994

Tax Laws Amendment (Simplified Superannuation) Act 2007, item 20 of Schedule 8 insofar as it relates to legislation administered by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs


PART 9        THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND DEREGULATION

 

Matters dealt with by the Department

 

Budget policy advice and process, and review of governmental programs

Government financial accountability, governance and financial management frameworks, including procurement policy and services

Shareholder advice on Government Business Enterprises and commercial entities treated as GBEs

Reducing the burden of government regulation

General policy guidelines for Commonwealth statutory authorities

Superannuation related to former and current members of parliament and Australian Government employees

Asset sales

Strategic management of non-Defence Commonwealth-owned property in Australia, in