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FOREWORD The List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships as at 1 October 2009 is the third edition produced by the Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance). It updates the previous edition of the List, and reflects changes to bodies between 31 December 2004 and 1 October 2009. A whole-of-government perspective on governance is assisted by an understanding of how the Australian Government is organised. To this end, the List provides a broad overview of the administrative, legal and financial structures that the Australian Government uses to develop and administer policies, deliver services and to enforce laws. The List particularly focuses on the reporting obligations and formal governance structures of the bodies it describes. In addition to providing updated details on the formal structure of the Australian Government, the List includes details of the changes, to date, that have been implemented as a result of governance reviews since 31 December 2004. Further, the List reflects the Administrative Arrangements Order of 1 May 2008 and the redistribution of government bodies since the change of government in November 2007. The List has been compiled by Finance with the assistance of all Departments of State and the Departments of the Parliament. I thank relevant officials in all departments for contributing to the production of this valuable resource. David Tune PSM Secretary of the Department of Finance and Deregulation


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INTRODUCTION

Changes since the 2nd Edition Criteria for Identifying Australian Government Bodies Structure of the List Guide to Chapters and Sections of the List Disclaimer and Contact Information Summary of Bodies by Category and Portfolio

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PART 1 - PARLIAMENTARY BODIES 1

PART 2 - LIST OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BODIES (by portfolio) 33

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Attorney-General’s Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Climate Change (a part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio) Defence Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Finance and Deregulation Foreign Affairs and Trade Health and Ageing Human Services Immigration and Citizenship Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Prime Minister and Cabinet Resources, Energy and Tourism Treasury Veterans’ Affairs (a part of the Defence Portfolio)

33 75 115 141 145 177 211 275 329 361 375 429 437 447 469 537 557 577 613

APPENDICES 629

Appendix A – Glossary of Commonly Used Terms Appendix B – List of Cooperative Research Centres Appendix C –Trans-Tasman Intergovernmental Relationships Appendix D – List of Bodies which appear in more than one Portfolio

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INDEX 645

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INTRODUCTION The List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships as at 1 October 2009 (the List) is the third edition of the List produced by Finance. This edition follows the List of Australian Government Bodies 2002-2003 produced in 2003, and the List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships as at 31 December 2004 produced in 2005. The List provides details of statutory and non-statutory bodies, companies, and incorporated associations that the Australian Government controls or has an interest in at a formal level, such as through an ability to appoint directors. It also details functions that are separately-branded, as well as formal relationships that are commonly treated like bodies, such as trusts, partnerships and joint ventures. The List, therefore, assists in the identification of the scope of Australian Government activity and parliamentary scrutiny of Australian Government bodies. The primary aim of this approach is to help ensure that the Parliament has access to comprehensive information on how the Australian Government is structured, including those bodies with a formal governance link to the Australian Government. Accordingly, the List does not detail relationships that are purely financial or contractual, such as grant recipients, procurement relationships or companies in which the Commonwealth has a shareholding purely for investment purposes, for example through the Future Fund. Secondary aims of the List are to assist citizens and others to understand which entities are controlled by, or are connected to, the Australian Government. The List also assists government bodies to identify other entities that service or are otherwise involved in the community. A list consisting entirely of statutory bodies was first published in 1979, following a reference to the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Government Operations in 1977. This publication was followed by the List of Commonwealth Bodies Report, published in 1987, following a reference from the Senate in June 1986 to the Senate Standing Committee to investigate the oversight of statutory and non-statutory bodies, companies and incorporated associations. This committee and its successors, the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee, published six editions of that list from 1987 to 1996.1 Since Finance began publication of this current series with the List of Australian Government Bodies 2002-2003, the department has sought to build on the work of the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee. For example, the Australian Government Information Management Office, a business group within Finance, has also published A Guide to the Australian Government 2009, which provides a reference for contacting Australian Government organisations and key people within those organisations.2 The List itself provides a complementary, but alternatively focused, presentation of the Australian Government’s structure and activity. It focuses on the formal governance structures of Australian Government bodies in a similar way to the lists originally produced by the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee and builds on Finance’s ongoing role in promoting the development of consistent governance models across the Australian Government. Legislative frameworks are identified throughout the List, including the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act), the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (the CAC Act), the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act) and the Parliamentary Service Act 1999.

1 For more detail on these events, refer to Roger Wettenhall, Organising Government: The Uses of Ministries and Departments,

Croom Helm, Sydney, 1986, especially chapter 5.

2 Also available as the Government Online Directory – www.directory.gov.au


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CHANGES SINCE THE 2ND EDITION Overall, there are 932 bodies and governance relationships listed as at 1 October 2009, reflecting a reduction of 221, from 1153 at 31 December 2004. The main differences between the List and the 2004 edition are explained below. Bodies requiring separate appropriations and financial governance systems The List contains 197 Government bodies which are eligible for separate appropriations and financial governance systems, in contrast with 195 in 2004. This comprises agencies under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act), Commonwealth authorities and Commonwealth companies under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (CAC Act), and the High Court of Australia (which is part of the Commonwealth, but is governed by its own Act). While the overall variation is minor, the key change within this category is that there are now significantly more FMA Act agencies, and a corresponding reduction in the number of CAC Act bodies. Divestment of Telstra and government companies The List contains 214 bodies in the “Other Companies” category (Category G), compared with 324 in the 2004 List, a decrease of 110. The sale of Telstra Corporation Limited and its associated subsidiaries on 24 November 2006 resulted in a reduction of 172 companies in the then Communications portfolio. However, the overall reduction in the List is only 110 because other companies meeting the criteria for inclusion in this category have been created or identified. In particular, companies limited by shares, in which the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post) and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) maintain an interest, account for the majority of the companies in this category. FMA Act Agencies The List contains 83 agencies under the FMA Act (excluding the 19 Departments of State and 3 Departments of the Parliament), compared with 64 as at 31 December 2004, an increase of 19. This reflects the transfer of several Commonwealth authorities under the CAC Act to governance under the FMA Act, in line with the Government’s governance arrangements policy, particularly regarding regulatory bodies (e.g. the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority).

Similarly, several new agencies were established under the FMA Act (e.g. Fair Work Australia, Safe Work Australia and the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority).

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Commonwealth authorities under the CAC Act The List contains 64 Commonwealth authorities, compared with 81 in the 2004 List, a decrease of 17. This decrease is also attributable to governance review processes where CAC Act bodies were either moved to the FMA Act or were abolished or divested (e.g. the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, and the Australian Maritime College). It also reflects the transfer to the CAC Act of bodies that previously operated under neither the FMA Act nor the CAC Act frameworks (e.g. the Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation and the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Board). Commonwealth companies under the CAC Act The List contains 27 Commonwealth companies, compared with 28 in the 2004 List. This small change in number reflects a range of companies winding up (e.g. Employment National Ltd and the Maritime Industry Finance Company Ltd) or being divested (e.g. Telstra Corporation Limited and Health Services Australia Ltd). However, this is balanced against other companies that were formed since 31 December 2004 (e.g. NBN Co Limited on 9 April 2009, and Teaching Australia – Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited on 30 November 2005). Four companies (AAF Company, RAAF Welfare Recreational Company, the Australian Sports Foundation Limited and the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre) became redefined as Commonwealth companies following an amendment, which commenced on 1 July 2008, that widened the definition of “Commonwealth company” in the CAC Act. The new definition was aimed to reflect a broader test of control rather than the previous test, which was relatively narrow (see also page xx). Recategorisation of bodies The methodology for including bodies in the List has been updated to more accurately reflect governance structures and this has meant changes in categorisation of bodies in some cases.

For example, statutory officeholders within statutory bodies are now reported as part of the agency they head, rather than being listed separately, e.g. the Director of the Australian War Memorial is now reported in the entry for the Australian War Memorial.

Further, subcommittees have generally now been included in the entry for their parent committee, e.g. the Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee now appears in the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee entry, as it is a subcommittee of the latter. There has been a significant reduction in the number of International Bodies (Category A5) from 41 to 9. This is because most International Bodies (that previously featured in the second edition) have been reclassified as Ministerial Councils, as they include New Zealand or Pacific Island ministers as observers or members, rather than being substantively international in nature. As described on page xv, Appendix D identifies 60 entries that involve Trans-Tasman interactions.

The corresponding increase of Ministerial Councils, from 1 in the 2004 List, to 47 in the current List, also reflects the increased activities of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).


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Redistributions of Portfolio Responsibility Since the publication of the previous List, there have been three redistributions of portfolio responsibility within the Australian Government. 27 January 2006 The Administrative Arrangements Order (AAO) was amended on 27 January 2006 to reflect the transfer of responsibility for Indigenous Affairs from the then Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) to the then Department of Family and Community Services (FaCS). Also, with the reorganisation of responsibilities for the delivery of indigenous services, portfolio responsibility for 23 (at that time) Australian Government bodies was transferred to FaCS. DIMIA was renamed the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA), and FaCS was renamed the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA). 30 January 2007 The AAO was amended again on 30 January 2007. DIMA was renamed the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and the Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH) was renamed the Department of the Environment and Water Resources (DEWR). Staff working on water policy matters, from various agencies, were transferred to DEWR. The National Water Commission was subsequently established as an agency under the FMA Act and was transferred to the then Environment and Water Resources portfolio from the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. In addition, the Human Services sub-portfolio was moved out of the then Finance and Administration portfolio and became a portfolio department in its own right. 3 December 2007 Following the election of the Rudd Government on 24 November 2007, substantial amendments were made to the AAO on 3 December 2007.3 The following 4 Departments of State were abolished:

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts; Department of Education, Science and Training; Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; and Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.

The following 5 Departments of State were established:

Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy; Department of Climate Change (part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio); Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; and Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.

The following 4 Departments of State changed names and elements of their responsibilities:

Department of the Environment and Water Resources became the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts;

3 The AAOs were again amended on 25 January 2008 and 1 May 2008 reflecting more limited changes.

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Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs became the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs;

Department of Finance and Administration became the Department of Finance and Deregulation; and

Department of Transport and Regional Services became the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Governance Structures Reviews Since the publication of the previous List, the assessment process arising from the Government’s response to the Review of Corporate Governance of Statutory Authorities and Office Holders (Uhrig Review) was completed. Finance has also published the Governance Arrangements for Australian Government Bodies policy document, setting out the Government’s policy on applying appropriate governance arrangements. Accordingly, changes to the governance arrangements of a number of bodies, including legislative changes, are reflected in the List. FMA Act Changes (by portfolio) Since the last edition of the List the following agencies have been prescribed under the FMA Act4 in each of the following portfolios: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) (1 July 2008)* Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) (1 July 2007)* Wheat Exports Australia (1 July 2008)

(name change – previously Wheat Export Authority (a CAC Act body), then the Export Wheat Commission under the FMA Act)

Attorney-General’s

Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) (30 December 2006) Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs) (1 July 2009)

(name change – previously named the Australian Customs Service) Australian Human Rights Commission (1 July 2009)

(name change - previously named the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) (1 July 2005)* (former Australian Broadcasting Authority and the Australian Communications Authority under the CAC Act)

Defence

Defence Materiel Organisation (1 July 2005) Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Australian Fair Pay Commission Secretariat (AFPC Secretariat) (27 March 2006) (abolished on 31 July 2009)

Fair Work Australia (1 July 2009)

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Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (1 July 2009) Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (1 October 2005) Office of the Workplace Ombudsman (1 July 2007)

(abolished on 1 July 2009) Workplace Authority (1 July 2007) Safe Work Australia (1 July 2009)

Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (1 July 2007) (formerly under the CAC Act) Murray-Darling Basin Authority (3 March 2008)

Finance and Deregulation

Australian Reward Investment Alliance (ARIA) (1 July 2006) (formerly the CSS and PSS Boards)

Future Fund Management Agency (3 April 2006) Foreign Affairs and Trade

Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) (1 July 2006) (formerly under the CAC Act) Health and Ageing

Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority (13 March 2006) Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) (13 March 2006)

(assumed the functions of the former Australian Sports Drug Agency, a Commonwealth authority under the CAC Act)

Cancer Australia (3 May 2006) National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (1 July 2006) Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) (1 July 2007)

(formerly under the CAC Act) Human Services

Medicare Australia (1 October 2005) (formerly the Health Insurance Commission under the CAC Act)

Immigration and Citizenship

Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal (MRT-RRT) (1 July 2006) Infrastructure

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (1 July 2009) (formerly a function with distinct branding in the Infrastructure portfolio)

Prime Minister and Cabinet

Australian Institute of Family Studies (1 July 2007) (formerly under the CAC Act) Treasury

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) (1 July 2007) Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (1 July 2007) Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) (1 July 2007)

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Office of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AuASB) (1 July 2008) Office of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) (1 July 2008) Royal Australian Mint (1 July 2005)

(previously a business operation within the Department of the Treasury) Moves from the CAC Act to the FMA Act As reflected above, the following bodies have moved from coverage under the CAC Act to coverage under the FMA Act:

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) (1 July 2008) (Agriculture) Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) (1 July 2005) (DBCDE)

(comprising the former Australian Broadcasting Authority and the Australian Communications Authority)

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) (1 July 2007) (Prime Minister and Cabinet) Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) (1 July 2007)

(Agriculture) Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) (1 July 2007) (Treasury) Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (1 July 2007) (Treasury) Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) (13 March 2006) (Health)

(assumed the functions of the former Australian Sports Drug Agency, a Commonwealth authority)

Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) (1 July 2006) (Foreign Affairs and Trade) Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) (1 July 2007) (Treasury) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (1 July 2007) (Environment) Medicare Australia (1 October 2005) (Human Services)

(formerly the Health Insurance Commission) Office of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AuASB) (1 July 2008) (Treasury) Office of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) (1 July 2008) (Treasury) Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) (1 July 2007) (Health)

CAC Act Changes The following bodies became subject to the CAC Act since the last edition of the List: Commonwealth Authorities:

Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation (1 July 2009) (Finance) (previously a statutory corporation regulated by neither the CAC Act nor the FMA Act)

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) (8 December 2008) (DEEWR)

Health Workforce Australia (22 July 2009) (Health) National Film and Sound Archive (1 July 2008) (DBCDE) Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Board (1 July 2007) (Defence) Screen Australia (1 July 2008) (DBCDE)

Commonwealth Companies:

AAF Company (Army Amenities Fund Company) (1 July 2008) (Defence) (a company incorporated on 17 July 1987, and recognised as a Commonwealth company under the CAC Act on 1 July 2008)

Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited (1 July 2009) (DEEWR) (a company, previously the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Limited, it was renamed on 26 June 2008)

Australian Sports Foundation (1 July 2009) (Health) (a company incorporated on 18 February 1986, and recognised as a Commonwealth company under the CAC Act on 23 July 2009)


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Australian Solar Institute Limited (10 August 2009) (RET) HIH Claims Support Limited (1 August 2005) (Treasury) National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (1 July 2008) (Health)

(a company incorporated on 25 August 2000, and recognised as a Commonwealth company under the CAC Act on 1 July 2008)

NBN Co Limited (9 April 2009) (DBCDE) RAAF Welfare Recreational Company (1 July 2008) (Defence)

(a company incorporated on 25 October 1972, and recognised as a Commonwealth company under the CAC Act on 1 July 2008)

Teaching Australia – Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited (30 November 2005) (DEEWR)

Tuggeranong Office Park Pty. Limited (3 December 2008) (Finance) (a company incorporated on 22 March 1989, and recognised as a Commonwealth company under the CAC Act on 3 December 2008)

Abolitions of FMA and CAC Act Bodies

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (24 March 2005) (former DIMIA portfolio) (former Commonwealth authority)

Australia-Japan Foundation (5 September 2006) (Foreign Affairs and Trade) Australian Fair Pay Commission Secretariat (31 July 2009) (DEEWR) Australian Maritime College (31 December 2007)

(former Commonwealth authority) (Defence) Biosecurity Australia (1 July 2009) (Agriculture)

(former prescribed agency which was deprescribed and became a function with distinct branding within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry)

Classification Board and the Classification Review Board (30 June 2006) (former statutory agencies which were deprescribed yet retained in legislation, which are now supported by the Attorney-General’s Department) (AGD)

Dairy Adjustment Authority (31 December 2008) (Agriculture) Employment National Limited (24 August 2005) (DEEWR) Enterprise and Career Education Foundation Limited (23 January 2005) (DEEWR) Health Services Australia Ltd (1 April 2009)

(former Commonwealth company, became subsidiary of Medibank Private Limited) (Human Services)

Maritime Industry Finance Company Limited (24 April 2008) (former Commonwealth company) (Infrastructure)

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (1 January 2006) (former Commonwealth authority) (Health)

Net Alert Limited (18 December 2008) (former Commonwealth company) (DBCDE)

Office of Film and Literature Classification (30 June 2006) (former statutory authority which was deprescribed and became a function within the Attorney-General’s Department) (AGD)

Stevedoring Industry Finance Committee (26 October 2005) (former Commonwealth authority) (Infrastructure)

Telstra Corporation Limited (24 November 2006) (former Commonwealth company) (Finance)

Telstra Instalment Receipt Trustee Limited (3 June 2007) (former Commonwealth company) (Finance)

Telstra Sale Company Limited (27 May 2009) (former Commonwealth company) (Finance)

The National Institute of Clinical Studies Limited (27 November 2007) (former Commonwealth company, merged into the National Health and Medical Research Council) (Health)

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CRITERIA FOR IDENTIFYING AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BODIES The determinative criterion for a body’s inclusion in the List is the body’s formal governance link to the Australian Government. In determining whether a body can be characterised as being an Australian Government body, or having a governance relationship with the Australian Government, the following considerations apply: establishing or giving statutory recognition to a body in a Commonwealth Act, regulation or

other legislative instrument;

involvement of a Minister, Secretary (of a Department of State) or an Agency Chief Executive (or their delegate) in the body, such as being a member (e.g. a shareholder) or a director, or having a capacity to direct the body;

appointment of persons to the body or its board or governing body by a Minister, Secretary (of a Department of State), an Agency Chief Executive (or their delegate);

if the Commonwealth has a direct or indirect interest in formal governance of a body (for example, a proportion of shares or an ability to appoint directors);

where the Commonwealth or one of its bodies acts as a trustee;

where one of the following is a member of a company (whether as a shareholder or guarantor), partnership, association, joint venture or trust:

o the Commonwealth of Australia, including through any Minister, Secretary (of a Department of State), Agency Chief Executive, or their delegate;

o an FMA Act agency or a Commonwealth authority under the CAC Act; o a statutory body corporate not under the FMA Act or the CAC Act; or o a Commonwealth company under the CAC Act; or

where the Commonwealth, represented by a Minister, a Secretary or a Department, is a member of another entity, such as an association or a partnership.

The List is intended to include bodies where the Australian Government is involved in their governance, but is not designed to include bodies where the Australian Government’s involvement is for investment purposes, that is, to achieve a profit. The aim of this approach is to ensure that the Parliament and the public have access to comprehensive information as to how the Australian Government is structured. Sourcing the Information in the List Other resources which may assist readers in identifying government bodies include the Government Online Directory (“GOLD”), published by the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO),5 and the web site of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which contains information of a more general nature relating to Australian corporations and registered businesses, as well as incorporated associations.6 The Australian Business Number Lookup also provides access to the publicly available information provided by businesses when they register for tax purposes for an Australian Business Number (ABN).7 Where possible, the List provides links to the web sites of bodies, which may contain further information, such as the body’s annual report, objectives and details on its current agency head or board members.

5 www.directory.gov.au

6 www.asic.gov.au

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Category D - E: Commonwealth Authorities and Statutory Corporations

Category F – H: Other Bodies

Within the Commonwealth:

Category A: Departments of State

Category B: Departmental

Statutory Bodies

Category C: FMA Act

Agencies

STRUCTURE OF THE LIST The chapters listing Australian Government bodies are divided, alphabetically, by portfolio. Each chapter depicts a layered model of government, beginning at Category A: Departmental Bodies, and moving progressively away from the departmental centre of the portfolio to Partnerships, Joint Ventures and Trusts. The accountability regime that a body operates under alters as bodies progress outward from the departmental centre (see diagram below).

A feature of the List is that some Australian Government activities necessarily involve interaction with other levels of government and other national governments. Accordingly, membership of some bodies, for example Ministerial Councils, includes reference to other national governments such as that of New Zealand, as well as the governments of the Australian States and Territories. The number of interactions with the New Zealand Government, for example, provides evidence of the growing significance of the Single Economic Market between the two countries.8 Accordingly, a List of 60 Trans-Tasman bodies is included in Appendix D.

8 For further discussion refer to: Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Arrangements for facilitating trans-Tasman

government institutional co-operation, published in association with the Department of Finance and Deregulation and the Ministry of

Economic Development (NZ), available at www.finance.gov.au/Publications.

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GUIDE TO CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE LIST Part 1: Parliamentary Bodies The section of the List relating to Parliamentary bodies is divided into the following categories: A. Parliamentary Departments These are the Department of the Senate, the Department of the House of Representatives and the Department of Parliamentary Services. They provide services and support for the working of Parliament. Parliamentary committees, established by statute, parliamentary resolution, or standing order are also listed in this chapter. The Departments of the Parliament are also prescribed agencies under the FMA Act.

B. Parliamentary Bodies Recognised in Legislation

B1. Parliamentary Statutory Office Holders These are office holders established by statute where the officeholder has a specific parliamentary role.

B2. Parliamentary Committees Established by Statute These are committees of either House (or in some cases both), established by statute.

C. Committees established by Parliamentary Resolution or Standing Order

C1. Senate Committees

These are Parliamentary Committees comprising Senators created by resolution, or under a standing order, of the Senate. C2. House of Representatives Committees These are Parliamentary Committees comprising members of the House of Representatives created by resolution, or under a standing order, of the House. C3. Joint Committees These are Parliamentary committees comprising Senators and members of the House of Representatives created by resolution, or under standing orders, of both Houses.


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Part 2: Portfolio Bodies Each portfolio in the List is divided into relevant categories and sub-categories as follows: A. Departmental Bodies Departments of State are at the core of government, including those functions associated with a department. These functions include, but are not limited to, joint Commonwealth-State bodies, Advisory Bodies and Ministerial Councils that are administered by their parent department, rather than by any other distinct body. Where the body is mentioned in statute, it is listed under Category B (Departmental Bodies Recognised under Legislation). A1. Departments of State The Departments of State, which are established in accordance with the Australian Constitution, are the arms of the Executive Government responsible for advising, administering and overseeing Australian Government policies. Section 64 of the Constitution provides that the Governor-General may appoint Ministers to administer such Departments of State of the Commonwealth as the Governor-General in Council may establish. By convention, the Governor-General acts on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Governor-General formally establishes the matters dealt with by each Department of State and the legislation administered by each portfolio Minister through the AAO. A portfolio may encompass more than one Department of State, for example, the Defence portfolio consists of the Department of Defence and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. A2. Functions with Distinct Branding These are part of a Department of State but are designated separately from the Department. For example, Comcover is publicly known by that name, but is nevertheless within the Department of Finance and Deregulation. Such functions are not financially or legally separate from their parent Department. A3. Ministerial Councils These are non-statutory bodies that comprise Commonwealth ministers and ministers from the States and Territories.9 Ministerial Councils facilitate consultation and cooperation between the Australian, State, and Territory Governments (and international governments, where applicable) in specific policy areas. In some cases, the Ministerial Council may also include ministers from New Zealand and Papua New Guinea as participants or observers with regard to issues of mutual concern.10 A4. Joint Commonwealth-State Bodies These are non-statutory bodies that comprise Ministers, officials of Australian Government departments and representatives of one or more State or Territory governments.

9 Further details on Ministerial Councils are contained in: Council of Australian Governments, Commonwealth-State Ministerial Councils:

A Compendium, April 2009, Commonwealth of Australia, available at: www.coag.gov.au

10 For further discussion refer to: Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Arrangements for facilitating trans-Tasman

government institutional co-operation, Department of Finance and Deregulation and the New Zealand Ministry of Economic

Development, available at: www.finance.gov.au/Publications

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A5. International Bodies These are non-statutory bodies that have an international aspect and are established within a parent department by the Australian Government. For the purposes of the List, international bodies of which Australia is merely a member, even if a founding member, do not fall into this category, as the Australian Government does not unilaterally form them, and cannot unilaterally dissolve them. Many bodies that appeared in this category in previous versions of the List, have now been recategorised as Ministerial Councils (Category A3). This is because their dominant characteristic is that of a Commonwealth and State Ministerial Council with New Zealand and/or Papua New Guinea Ministers being participants or observers insofar as they are concerned with matters of regional significance. A6. Advisory Bodies These are non-statutory bodies whose members are appointed by an Australian Government Minister, Departmental Secretary or an Agency’s Chief Executive (or their delegate). B. Departmental Bodies Recognised in Legislation B1. Statutory Authorities, Statutory Committees and Royal Commissions These are bodies that are established as statutory authorities or committees but are not bodies corporate and are not prescribed as a separate agency under the FMA Act and are not a Commonwealth authority for the purposes of the CAC Act. This category also includes Royal Commissions and departmental bodies recognised in statute. B2. Statutory Office Holders This category comprises an office identified in legislation, for example, the Auditor-General under section 7 of the Auditor-General Act 1997. The term “office” generally denotes a position to which duties and functions are attached.11 It follows that a statutory office holder is a person who holds a position to which duties and functions are specifically assigned in legislation (as opposed to people who carry out the duties and function assigned to a body established in legislation). This category also includes officeholders that are recognised in statute. B3. Business Operations Business Operations are established by regulation 5A of the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997, which provides that the Finance Chief Executive may determine that an activity of an FMA Act Agency is a Business Operation.12 The determination of an activity as a Business Operation obliges the agency’s Chief Executive to prepare separate audited financial statements for the activity. C. Prescribed Agencies under the FMA Act This category includes all agencies prescribed under regulation 5 and listed under Schedule 1 of the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997.

11 This is contingent on the context of the reference. For definitions, in varying contexts, of ‘office’ and ‘office holder’ see the

Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

12 The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Deregulation is the Chief Executive, for the purposes of section 5 of the FMA Act.


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D. Commonwealth Authorities under the CAC Act Section 7 of the CAC Act defines a Commonwealth authority as: 7 Meaning of Commonwealth authority (1) In this Act, Commonwealth authority means either of the following kinds of body that holds money on its own account: (a) a body corporate that is incorporated for a public purpose by an Act; (b) a body corporate that is incorporated for a public purpose by: (i) regulations under an Act; or (ii) an Ordinance of an external Territory (other than Norfolk Island) or

regulations under such an Ordinance; and is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph by regulations under this Act. (2) None of the following are Commonwealth authorities: (a) Corporations Act companies; (b) corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander) Act 2006; (c) associations that are organisations (within the meaning of the Fair Work

(Registered Organisations) Act 2009). (3) For the purposes of subsection (1), all money that a body holds is taken to be held by it on

its own account, unless the money is public money as defined in section 5 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

E. Statutory Corporations (that are neither Commonwealth authorities

nor encompassed in an FMA Act agency)

This category includes statutory corporations that are bodies corporate, established by statute (or subordinate legislation) that are neither Commonwealth authorities, nor encompassed in an FMA Act agency. Generally, their enabling legislation will state that they are not subject to the CAC Act. F. Commonwealth Companies under the CAC Act This category covers companies which the Commonwealth controls for the purposes of the CAC Act. The List distinguishes two types of company in this category - companies limited by guarantee and companies limited by shares. The meaning of “controls” in the CAC Act is set out in subsection 34(1A) (see next page). F1. Commonwealth Companies Limited by Guarantee Section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 defines a company limited by guarantee as:

company limited by guarantee means a company formed on the principle of having the liability of its members limited to the respective amounts that the members undertake to contribute to the property of the company if it is wound up.

Accordingly, a Commonwealth company limited by guarantee is one which meets the definition in section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 and the meaning of “controls” in section 34 of the CAC Act.

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F2. Commonwealth Companies Limited by Shares Section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 defines a company limited by shares as:

company limited by shares means a company formed on the principle of having the liability of its members limited to the amount (if any) unpaid on the shares respectively held by them.

Accordingly, a Commonwealth company limited by shares is one which meets the definition in section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 and the meaning of “controls” in section 34 of the CAC Act. Extract – Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 34 Meaning of Commonwealth company, wholly-owned Commonwealth company and related terms

Meaning of Commonwealth company

(1) In this Act, Commonwealth company means a Corporations Act company that the Commonwealth

controls. However, it does not include a company that is a subsidiary of a Commonwealth authority or Commonwealth company. Meaning of controls

(1A) For the purposes of this Act, the Commonwealth controls a company if, and only if, it:

(a) controls the composition of the company’s board; or (b) is in a position to cast, or control the casting of, more than one-half of the maximum number

of votes that might be cast at a general meeting of the company; or (c) holds more than one-half of the issued share capital of the company (excluding any part of

that issued share capital that carries no right to participate beyond a specified amount in a distribution of either profits or capital).

(1B) Without limiting paragraph (1A)(a), the Commonwealth is taken to control the composition of a

company’s board if the Commonwealth can appoint or remove all, or the majority, of the directors of the company.

(1C) For the purposes of subsection (1B), the Commonwealth is taken to have power to appoint a person

as a director of a company if: (a) the person cannot be appointed as a director of the company without the exercise by the

Commonwealth of such a power in the person’s favour; or (b) the person’s appointment as a director of the company follows necessarily from the person

being: (i) an Agency Head; or (ii) a statutory office holder.

Meaning of wholly-owned Commonwealth company

(2) In this Act, wholly-owned Commonwealth company means any Commonwealth company, other than a company any of the shares in which are beneficially owned by a person other than the Commonwealth.

Note: Because of this definition, a Commonwealth company which is limited by guarantee is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company.


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G. Other Companies This category includes all companies in which the Commonwealth has a direct or indirect interest, for example, holds a proportion of shares or other membership interest, the ability to appoint a director or other officer, or where a Minister has a power of direction (in statute, company constitution or otherwise), but where the company is not subject to the CAC Act in whole or in part. The category is divided into two sub-categories. G1. Companies Limited by Guarantee Section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 defines a company limited by guarantee as:

company limited by guarantee means a company formed on the principle of having the liability of its members limited to the respective amounts that the members undertake to contribute to the property of the company if it is wound up.

G2. Companies Limited by Shares Section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 defines a company limited by shares as:

company limited by shares means a company formed on the principle of having the liability of its members limited to the amount (if any) unpaid on the shares respectively held by them.

H. Other Entities This category includes entities which are bodies corporate but which are not companies. The category is divided into three sub-categories including, partnerships and joint ventures, incorporated associations and trusts. H1. Partnerships and Joint Ventures Partnership – Generally this describes the relationship between persons carrying on a business with a common goal of profit. A partnership can operate as an incorporated limited partnership. While the States and Territories have jurisdiction over partnerships, section 115 of the Corporations Act 2001 requires a partnership to be incorporated if it exceeds 20 members. Joint Venture – a joint venture is where two or more entities collaborate with one another to undertake an economic activity under their joint control and receive benefits from this collaboration in a share of the product of the venture, rather than joint or collective profits. In contrast with a partnership, a joint venture will generally share profit, rather than a product. There is however, no settled definition of a joint venture.

Unincorporated Joint Venture – the venturers enter into a contractual type of relationship without forming a separate legal entity to pursue a specific purpose or activity. Incorporated Joint Venture – essentially as above but with the difference that the joint venture parties establish a company for the purpose of the venture and the venturers take up shares in the joint venture company. The company will usually own all the assets of the venture, and conduct the activities of the venture. The company is a separate legal entity and can therefore enter into legal relations in its own right. The rights and duties of shareholders in a joint venture company are governed by the Corporations Act 2001 (where the company is established under that Act). As these are incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001, they are generally listed under Category G (Other Companies).

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H2. Incorporated Associations This category comprises entities incorporated under a State or Territory Associations Incorporation Act. Such Acts provides an association with certain legal characteristics, such as recognition as a separate legal entity from its members and committee members. The association must also comply with any responsibilities contained in the legislation under which it is incorporated. H3. Trusts A trust describes a legal relationship where a person holds the title of property for the benefit of another. A trust imposes a personal equitable obligation upon the person holding the property, known as the trustee, to deal with that property for the trust’s beneficiaries, or for the advancement of certain purposes, which may be private or charitable. Note however, the List records trustee companies incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 as “Other Companies” (Category G).


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DISCLAIMER AND CONTACT INFORMATION In updating the List, Finance has relied on information provided by Departments of State and Departments of the Parliament. In many cases, Finance has edited the information to conform to a standard editorial format. While every effort has been made to report qualifying bodies and to verify facts contained in the List, it is possible that some bodies have since ceased operation, have changed their operating name, or that other governance-related facts have changed. For an online version of the List, which is updated to reflect the abolition of bodies or the creation of new entities, go to the Publications page of the Finance web site at www.finance.gov.au. The reader will note that web sites for some entries have been shortened for editorial content. However, links within the online version will take the reader to the relevant site. We welcome any comments for improving future editions of this List, as well as any feedback identifying the need for updates or the need to clarify potential ambiguities. If you have any comments about the List, please e-mail [email protected].

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Table 1: Summary of bodies by category and by portfolio – as at 1 October 2009

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A1. Departments of State 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

A2. Functions with Distinct Branding 4 0 0 0 2 0 3 2

A3. Ministerial Councils 2 6 1 0 0 3 7 6

A4. Joint Commonwealth-State Bodies 3 1 0 0 0 5 14 5

A5. International Bodies 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

A6. Advisory Bodies 1 4 0 0 10 7 40 7

B. Departmental Bodies Recognised in Legislation 23 25 0 1 19 10 23 8

B1. Statutory Authorities & Statutory Committees 17 9 0 0 10 9 20 4

B2. Statutory Office Holders 4 16 0 1 9 1 3 4

B3. Business Operations 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

C. Prescribed Agencies under the FMA Act 3 17 1 1 1 7 4 1

D. Commonwealth Authorities under the CAC Act 8 4 3 0 7 4 10 8

E. Statutory Corporations* 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

F. Commonwealth Companies under the CAC Act 0 0 1 0 3 2 2 1

F1. Limited by Guarantee 0 0 0 0 3 2 2 1

F2. Limited by Shares 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

G. Other Companies 11 2 39 0 6 7 4 33

G1. Limited by Guarantee 11 2 3 0 4 5 4 1

G2. Limited by Shares 0 0 36 0 2 2 0 32

H. Other Entities 0 1 1 0 2 1 8 34

H1. Partnerships and Joint Ventures 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 5

H2. Incorporated Associations 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 1

H3. Trusts 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28

Preliminary Total 57 62 47 3 52 47 117 106

TOTAL (excluding bodies counted twice) 57 62 47 3 52 46 116 106

*that are neither Commonwealth authorities nor encompassed in an FMA Act agency

Note A: Changes in the Administrative Arrangements Order account for some of the movement between the 2nd and 3rd editions of the List.


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0 0 13 0 1 6 2 0 4 0 0 54 82 -28

0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 9 41 -32

2 11 24 0 5 5 7 3 1 7 2 136 168 -32

3 4 24 1 1 6 10 2 1 12 7 180 235 -55

1 1 20 0 1 4 5 1 1 9 6 118 153 -35

2 3 3 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 1 58 74 -16

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 8 -4

4 4 8 2 1 1 2 10 2 14 0 83 64 19

2 1 5 1 0 3 4 0 1 2 1 64 81 -17

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 8 11 -3

5 0 4 0 0 1 5 1 1 1 0 27 28 -1

0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 14 11 3

5 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 13 17 -4

17 0 7 0 1 2 70 3 8 3 1 214 324 -110

0 0 6 0 1 2 20 3 4 0 1 67 47 20

17 0 1 0 0 0 50 0 4 3 0 147 277 -130

6 0 0 0 0 1 9 1 2 1 2 69 82 -13

0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 1 19 31 -12

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45 22 97 7 11 31 117 23 27 48 18 937 1174 -237

45 22 96 7 11 31 117 23 27 48 16 932 1153 -221

Note B: As at 1 October 2009, there were 65 parliamentary bodies, consisting of 3 parliamentary departments, 10 parliamentary bodies established by statute and 52 committees established by parliamentary resolution or standing order.


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PARLIAMENTARY BODIES

CATEGORY NUMBER OF BODIES

A. Parliamentary Departments 3

B. Parliamentary Bodies Recognised in Legislation 10

B1. Statutory Office Holders 3

B2. Committees Established by Statute 7

C. Committees Established by Resolution of Parliament or Standing Order 52

C1. Senate Committees 29

C2. House of Representative Committees 17

C3. Joint Committees 6

TOTAL 65

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A. A. PARLIAMENTARY DEPARTMENTS

Department of the Senate

Creation Date: 1 January 1901

Established By/Under: Parliamentary Service Act 1999, section 54

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 65 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999

GFS Classification: GGS

Materiality: Small

ABN: 23 991 641 527

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/dept/about.htm

The Department provides the Senate, its committees, the President of the Senate and senators with advisory and support services relating to the exercise of legislative powers of the Australian Parliament.

Department of the House of Representatives





Materiality: Small

ABN: 18 526 287 740

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/dept/about.htm

The Department supports the efficient conduct of the House of Representatives, its committees and certain joint committees, as well as providing services and facilities for Members of the House of Representatives. The Department also promotes the work of the House in the community and is responsible for the conduct of the Parliament’s international and regional relations.


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A. PARLIAMENTARY DEPARTMENTS

Department of Parliamentary Services

Creation Date: 1 February 2004

Established By/Under: Parliamentary Service Act 1999, section 54 and resolutions passed by both Houses



Materiality: Material

ABN: 52 997 141 147

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/dps

The Department ensures that occupants of Parliament House are supported by integrated services and facilities, Parliament functions effectively and its work and building are accessible to the public. On 1 February 2004, the Department replaced the former Department of the Parliamentary Library, the Department of the Parliamentary Reporting Staff and the Joint House Department.





B. B. PARLIAMENTARY BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION

B1. STATUTORY OFFICE HOLDERS

Parliamentary Librarian

Creation Date: 1 April 2005

Established By/Under: Parliamentary Service Act 1999, section 38A

Appointed By: The Presiding Officers of the Parliament (the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives).

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, as Part 3 of the Department of Parliamentary Services Annual Report.

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Library/Index

The Parliamentary Librarian provides information, analysis and advice to Senators and Members of the House of Representatives in support of their parliamentary and representational roles.

Parliamentary Service Commissioner

Creation Date: 5 December 1999




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/departments/commissioner.htm

The Commissioner advises on the operations of the Parliamentary Service, and inquires into and reports on, relevant matters as requested by the Presiding Officers of the Houses of Parliament. By convention, this role is performed by the person appointed as the Public Service Commissioner under the Public Service Act 1999.






B. PARLIAMENTARY BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION

Parliamentary Service Merit Protection Commissioner





Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/departments/commissioner.htm

The Commissioner fulfils an ombudsman-like role, reviewing certain actions affecting Parliamentary Service employees in their employment, such as promotion decisions, and inquires into Parliamentary Service actions, including certain breaches of the Parliamentary Service Code of Conduct. By convention, the role is performed by the person appointed as the Merit Protection Commissioner under the Public Service Act 1999.






B2. COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY STATUTE

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA)


Established By/Under: Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act 1951, section 5

Constituted By: 10 members of the House of Representatives and 6 senators

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 8B of the Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act 1951

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/jpaa

The JCPAA reviews the conduct of Commonwealth agencies so that they may account for the lawfulness, efficiency and effectiveness with which they use public monies.

Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

Creation Date: 11 March 2002

Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 241.

Constituted By: 5 members of the House of Representatives (3 government and 2 non-government) and 5 senators (2 government and 3 non-government)

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 243 of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/corporations_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports to Parliament on the activities of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the operation of corporation’s legislation, and examines the annual report tabled by bodies established under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001. The Committee was previously known the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Securities.







Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security


Established By/Under: Intelligence Services Act 2001, section 28


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 31 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/pjcis

The Committee reviews the administration and expenditure of the six intelligence agencies: the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), the Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation, the Defence Intelligence Organisation, the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) and the Office of National Assessments. The Committee also reviews security-related Acts, and was previously known as the Parliamentary Joint Committee on ASIO, ASIS and DSD and the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.

Joint Committee on Public Works


Established By/Under: Public Works Committee Act 1969, section 7


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 16 of the Public Works Committee Act 1969

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pwc

The Committee inquires into and reports on public works referred to it for review. The Committee examines all public works exceeding $15 million in estimated cost, and reports on the purpose, suitability, cost-effectiveness and current and prospective value of the proposed works.






Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity


Established By/Under: Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006, section 213


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 215 of the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/aclei_ctte/index.htm

The Committee monitors the performance of the Integrity Commissioner, and the annual and special reports prepared by the Commissioner. The Committee also examines apparent trends and changes to the practices of corruption relating to law enforcement.

Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission


Established By/Under: Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, section 53


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 55 of the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/acc_ctte

The Committee monitors and reviews the performance of the Australian Crime Commission (ACC), including an examination of its annual report. The Committee also examines trends in criminal activities, and may recommend changes to the functions, structure, powers and procedures of the ACC. Prior to 2003, the Commission was formerly known as the Joint Committee on the National Crime Authority.







Joint Committee on the Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings (JCBPP)

Creation Date: 5 July 1946

Established By/Under: Parliamentary Proceedings Broadcasting Act 1946, section 5

Constituted By: Speaker of the House of Representatives and 5 other members of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, and 2 other senators.

Annual Report Tabled: No

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jcbpp

The Committee examines and regulates matters relating to the radio and television broadcast of the proceedings of Parliament.



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C. C. COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY PARLIAMENTARY RESOLUTION OR STANDING ORDER

C1. SENATE COMMITTEES

House Committee

Creation Date: 1 May 1973

Established By/Under: Standing Orders of the Senate, standing order 21

Constituted By: President, Deputy President and 5 senators

Web Site: No current web site available

The House Committee considers matters relating to the provision of facilities in Parliament House when referred by the Senate or by the President. The Committee has the power to confer with the equivalent committee in the House of Representatives, or sit as a joint committee.

Scrutiny of Bills Committee

Creation Date: 19 November 1981


Constituted By: 6 senators (3 government, 3 non-government)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/scrutiny

The Committee assesses all Bills against a set of accountability standards that focus on the effect of proposed legislation on individual rights, liberties and obligations, and on parliamentary propriety.

Select Committee on Agricultural and Related Industries


Established By/Under: Senate Resolution

Constituted By: 6 senators (2 government and 4 non-government)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/agric_ctte/index.htm

The Select Committee is currently undertaking a review of the incidence and severity of bushfires across Australia and a review of Australian food production.




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Select Committee on Fuel and Energy

Creation Date: 25 June 2008



Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/fuelenergy_ctte/index.htm

The Select Committee inquires into and reports on the impact of higher prices of petroleum, diesel and gas and related matters.

Select Committee on the National Broadband Network




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/broadband_ctte/info.htm

The Select Committee is currently inquiring into the Australian Government’s proposal to partner with the private sector to upgrade parts of the existing telecommunications network to fibre, in order to provide minimum broadband speeds of 12 megabits per second to 98 per cent of the Australian population. The Committee will examine issues relating to cost and implications associated with national productivity.






Select Committee on Regional and Remote Indigenous Communities




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/indig_ctte/index.htm

The Select Committee inquires into and reports on the effectiveness of Australian Government policies following the ‘Northern Territory Emergency Response’, specifically on the state of health, welfare, education and law and order in regional and remote Indigenous communities.

Selection of Bills Committee


Established By/Under: Standing Orders of the Senate, standing order 24A

Constituted By: 9 senators (3 government, 3 non-government and the whips of any minority parties)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/selectionbills_ctte

The Committee considers Bills that are in the Senate, or received from the House of Representatives, and determines whether such Bills should be referred to a legislative and general purpose standing committee, and if so, to which committee, and at which stage of consideration, such Bills ought to be referred.

Standing Committee on Appropriations and Staffing



Constituted By: President and 8 other senators (4 government and 4 non-government)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/app_ctte

The Committee inquires into proposals for the annual estimates and the additional estimates for the Senate, proposals to vary the staff structure of the Senate, and other staffing and recruitment policies.







Standing Committee on Community Affairs - Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/clac_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. Committee portfolio coverage is Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and Health and Ageing.

Standing Committee on Community Affairs - References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/clac_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. Committee portfolio coverage is Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and Health and Ageing.






Standing Committee on Economics - Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/economics_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. Committee portfolio coverage is Treasury, Innovation, Industry Science and Research, and Resources, Energy and Tourism.

Standing Committee on Economics - References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/economics_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. Committee portfolio coverage is Treasury, Innovation, Industry Science and Research, and Resources, Energy and Tourism.







Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations - Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/eet_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. Committee portfolio coverage is Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations – References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/eet_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. Committee portfolio coverage is Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.






Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts – Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/eca_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. Committee portfolio coverage is Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, and Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The Committee was previously known as the Standing Committee on Environment, Recreation, Communications and the Arts (1994-1998) and the Standing Committee on Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (1998-2008).

Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts - References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/eca_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. Committee portfolio coverage is Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, and Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The Committee was previously known as the Standing Committee on Environment, Recreation, Communications and the Arts (1994-1998) and the Standing Committee on Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (1998-2008).







Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration - Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/fapa_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. The Committee oversees three portfolios (Prime Minister and Cabinet, Finance and Deregulation and Human Services) and two Parliamentary Departments (the Department of the Senate and the Department of Parliamentary Services).

Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration – References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/fapa_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. The Committee oversees three portfolios (Prime Minister and Cabinet, Finance and Deregulation, and Human Services) and two Parliamentary Departments (the Department of the Senate and the Department of Parliamentary Services).






Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/fadt_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. Committee portfolio coverage is Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade and Veterans' Affairs.

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/fadt_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. Committee portfolio coverage is Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade and Veterans' Affairs.







Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs - Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/legcon_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. Committee portfolio coverage is Attorney-General’s and Immigration and Citizenship.

Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs - References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/legcon_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. Committee portfolio coverage is Attorney-General’s and Immigration and Citizenship.






Standing Committee of Privileges




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/priv_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on matters of parliamentary privilege when referred to it by the Senate.

Standing Committee on Procedure

Creation Date: 9 October 1987


Constituted By: President, Deputy President, Leader of the Government in the Senate, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and 6 other senators.

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/proc_ctte

The Committee considers any matter relating to the procedures of the Senate referred to it by the Senate or by the President of the Senate.

Standing Committee on Publications



Constituted By: 7 senators

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/publ

The Committee inquires into and reports on the printing, publication and distribution of parliamentary and government publications. Documents that have been presented to the Senate - but not ordered to be printed - are referred to the Committee, which makes recommendations on the printing of documents. The Committee has the power to sit as a joint committee with a similar committee of the House of Representatives.







Standing Committee on Regulations and Ordinances




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/regord_ctte

The Committee scrutinises all disallowable instruments of delegated legislation to ensure compliance with non-partisan principles of personal rights and parliamentary propriety. The Committee scrutinises the technical aspects of proposed legislation rather than examining the merits of policy underpinning the proposals.

Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport - Legislation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/rrat_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on bills referred to it by the Senate, conducts the estimates process in accordance with standing order 26, and monitors the performance of Departments, including reviewing their annual reports. Committee portfolio coverage is Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport – References




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/rrat_ctte

The Committee deals with other matters referred to it by the Senate which are not in the terms of reference for the associated Legislation Committee. Committee portfolio coverage is Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.






Standing Committee of Senators’ Interests


Established By/Under: Standing Orders of the Senate, standing order 22A


Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/interests_ctte

The Committee inquires into and reports on the arrangements made for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of a ‘Register of Senators’ Interests’, as well as considering any submissions made in relation to the registering or declaring of interests.







C2. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEES

Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests


Established By/Under: Standing Orders of the House of Representatives, standing order 216

Constituted By: 11 members (6 government, 5 non-government)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/pmi

The Committee inquires into and reports on complaints made concerning breaches of parliamentary privilege or contempt, when referred by the House. It also inquires into and reports on the arrangements made for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of the ‘Register of Members' Interests’ and other proposals and complaints relating to the registering or declaring of interests.

House Committee



Constituted By: 7 members (4 government and 3 non-government)


The House Committee examines matters relating to the provision of facilities in Parliament House when referred by the House or by the Speaker. The Speaker is a member of the Committee.

Publications Committee




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/publ

The Committee inquires and reports on the printing, publication and distribution of parliamentary and government publications. Each House of the Parliament has a Publications Committee which has the power to confer with the other and, in practice, most meetings are joint meetings of the two committees.






Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/atsia

The Committee inquires into matters referred to it, matters raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities, and in reports of the Auditor-General.

Standing Committee on Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts



Constituted By: 10 members (6 Government and 4 non-government)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/ccwea

The Committee inquires into matters referred to it, matters raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities, and in reports of the Auditor-General. It was previously known as the Standing Committee on Environment and Heritage.

Standing Committee on Communications




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/coms

The Committee inquires into matters referred to it, matters raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities, and in reports of the Auditor-General. It was previously known as the Standing Committee on Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.







Standing Committee on Economics




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/economics

The Committee inquires into matters referred to it, matters raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities, and in reports of the Auditor-General. It was previously known as the Standing Committee on Economics, Finance and Public Administration.

Standing Committee on Education and Training




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/edt

The Committee inquires into matters referred to it, matters raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities and in reports of the Auditor-General.

Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/ewr







Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/fchy


Standing Committee on Health and Ageing




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/haa


Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/isi

The Committee inquires into matters referred to it, matters raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities and in reports of the Auditor-General. Committee portfolio areas include Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, as well as specific bodies from other portfolios such as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Productivity Commission.







Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/itrdlg


Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/laca


Standing Committee on Petitions




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/petitions

The Committee receives and processes petitions and inquires into and reports to the House on any matter relating to petitions and the petitions system.






Standing Committee on Primary Industries and Resources




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/pir


Standing Committee on Procedure




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/proc

The Committee inquires into and reports on the practices and procedures of the House, and is able to determine its own inquiries within the broad framework of its overall terms of reference. The Committee replaced the Standing Orders Committee.







C3. JOINT COMMITTEES

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters


Established By/Under: Resolutions of both Houses


Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/em

The Committee inquires into matters relating to electoral laws and practices and their administration. Matters may be referred to the Committee, raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities and in reports of the Auditor-General.

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

Creation Date: 13 February 2008; Resolution of Appointment amended 19 March 2009.



Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/jfadt

The Committee inquires into matters relating to foreign affairs, defence, trade, and human rights. Matters may be referred to the committee, raised in annual reports of relevant government departments and authorities and in reports of the Auditor-General. The Committee was previously known as the Foreign Affairs and Defence (1973-87) and Foreign Affairs (1952-72) Committee.






Joint Standing Committee on Migration




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/mig

The Committee inquires into matters referred to it by the Parliament or a Minister of the Australian Government. The Committee was previously known as the Committee on Migration Regulations.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories



Constituted By: 6 members of the House of Representatives (Deputy Speaker, 3 government, and 2 non-government) and 6 senators (Deputy President, 2 government, and 3 non-government)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/ncet

The Committee inquires into and reports on matters relating to the Parliamentary Zone, National Capital and Australia’s External Territories, as may be referred to it, or as may arise from the annual reports of relevant government departments.

Joint Standing Committee on the Parliamentary Library




Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/House/committee/jscpl

The Committee advises on Parliamentary Library matters, and the ‘Annual Resource Agreement’. The Committee receives advice and reports directly from the Parliamentary Librarian, and reports to the Presiding Officers of each House.







Joint Standing Committee on Treaties



Constituted By: 9 members of the House of Representatives (6 government and 3 non-government) and 7 senators (33 government, 4 non-government)

Web Site: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jsct/index

The Committee reviews and reports on all treaty actions proposed by the Government, before such undertakings bind Australia to the terms of the treaty.


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AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIO


A. Departmental Bodies 12

A1. Department of State 1

A2. Functions with Distinct Branding 4

A3. Ministerial Councils 2

A4. Joint Commonwealth-State Bodies 3

A5. International Bodies 1

A6. Advisory Bodies 1

B. Departmental Bodies Recognised in Legislation 23

B1. Statutory Authorities, Statutory Committees and Royal Commissions 17


B3. Business Operations 2

C. Prescribed Agencies under the FMA Act 3

D. Commonwealth Authorities under the CAC Act 8

E. Statutory Corporations (that are neither Commonwealth Authorities nor encompassed in an FMA Act Agency) 0

F. Commonwealth Companies under the CAC Act 0

F1. Limited by Guarantee 0

F2. Limited by Shares 0

G. Other Companies

11

G1. Limited by Guarantee 11

G2. Limited by Shares 0

H. Other Entities 0

H1. Partnerships and Joint Ventures 0

H2. Incorporated Associations 0

H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 57

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A. A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES

A1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the Department)


Established By/Under: Australian Constitution, also Administrative Arrangements Order

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 63 of the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act)



ABN: 24 113 085 695

Web Site: www.daff.gov.au

The Department develops and implements policies and programs concerning agriculture, fisheries, and the food and forestry industries within Australia. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES

A2. FUNCTIONS WITH DISTINCT BRANDING

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)

Creation Date: 30 September 1987

Constituted By: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Chief Economist and staff

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department.

ABN: 24 113 085 695 (the Department)

Web Site: www.abare.gov.au

ABARE conducts research and economic analysis of Australia’s competitiveness in the agricultural, fishing, forestry, energy and minerals industries. ABARE is partially funded by the Department’s appropriation, with the remaining operating budget obtained from funds provided for specific research projects.

Australian Plague Locust Commission

Creation Date: 1974

Constituted By: Officials representing the Department (Chair), the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, the Victorian, New South Wales and South Australian Departments of Primary Industries and the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

Appointed By: Commonwealth and participating State Ministers responsible for locust control.



Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/aplc

The Commission monitors locust populations in inland eastern Australia and reviews and develops measures for controlling outbreaks, which may damage agricultural interests. Established by an exchange of letters, and subsequent Memorandum of Understanding, between the Commonwealth and member States (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland). Attached to the Product Integrity, Animal and Plant Health Division within the Department, the Commission is 50% funded by participating States.






Biosecurity Australia


Constituted By: Chief Executive of Biosecurity Australia and the persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 who assist the Chief Executive



ABN: 43 558 944 801

Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/ba

Biosecurity Australia is part of the Biosecurity Services Group within the Department. It undertakes science-based risk assessments and provides quarantine policy advice for the purposes of protecting the health of Australia’s animals, plants and the natural environment. Biosecurity Australia was previously a separately prescribed agency under Schedule 1 of the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997, however, it was deprescribed on 1 July 2009, and became a separately branded function within the Department.

Bureau of Rural Sciences

Creation Date: 1986

Constituted By: Officials representing the Department




Web Site: www.brs.gov.au

The Bureau advises on scientific aspects of measures designed to improve outcomes for rural industries and communities.







A3. MINISTERIAL COUNCILS

Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC)

Creation Date: July 2001

Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers with portfolio responsibility for primary industries, natural resources, environment, water and conservation. Officials representing Papua New Guinea are observers.


Web Site: www.mincos.gov.au

The Council convenes to review and develop measures to address natural resource management issues. The Council is supported by the Natural Resource Management Standing Committee of Officials (see also NRMMC in the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts portfolio, Section A3).

Primary Industries Ministerial Council


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with portfolio responsibility for primary industries. An official representing Papua New Guinea is an observer.



The Council convenes to review and develop measures relating to the management of the agriculture, food, fibre, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture industries. The Council is supported by the Primary Industries Standing Committee of Officials.






A4. JOINT COMMONWEALTH-STATE BODIES

National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare

Creation Date: 1989

Constituted By: 21 committee members

Appointed By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry


Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/nccaw

The Committee advises the Australian Government on welfare issues affecting animals. The Committee also advises other stakeholders on the effectiveness and appropriateness of related national codes of practice, policies, guidelines and legislation. Members comprise nominees from the Department, the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, the Australian Veterinary Association, Animals Australia, the National Health and Medical Research Council, the National Farmers’ Federation, and the RSPCA.

Natural Resource Management Standing Committee


Constituted By: Officials representing Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand government agencies responsible for primary industries and natural resource management. Officials representing Papua New Guinea are observers.



The Committee (see also Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts portfolio, Section A4) convenes to review advice from its subsidiary advisory committees, which include the Natural Resource Policies and Programs Committee and the Marine and Coastal Committee.







Primary Industries Standing Committee


Constituted By: Officials representing Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand government agencies responsible for primary industries and natural resource management. Officials representing Papua New Guinea are observers.



The Committee supports the work of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council by reviewing and advising on matters submitted for consideration by the Council. Subsidiary advisory committees assisting the Committee include the Industries Development Committee, the Primary Industries Health Committee, and the Forestry and Forest Products Committee.






A5. INTERNATIONAL BODIES

Commission on Phytosanitary Measures


Established By/Under: International Plant Protection Convention 1951 (International Treaty)

Constituted By: Officials representing contracting parties to the Convention



Web Site: www.ippc.int

The Commission manages the implementation of Australia’s obligations under the provisions of the Convention. The Commission also reviews and advises on International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures.







A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Forestry and Forest Products Committee

Creation Date: 2002

Constituted By: Officials representing Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand government agencies with portfolio responsibility for forestry.


Web Site: www.mincos.gov.au/pi_standing_committee

The Committee reviews and advises on measures focussed on promoting sustainability and regional development in the forests and related industries.



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B. B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION

B1. STATUTORY AUTHORITIES, STATUTORY COMMITTEES AND ROYAL COMMISSIONS

Australian Fisheries Management Authority Selection Committee

Creation Date: February 1992

Established By/Under: Fisheries Administration Act 1991, section 28

Constituted By: Presiding member, 2 independent members, 2 industry-nominated members and a member nominated by the Ministerial Council on Natural Resource Management.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 42 of the Fisheries Administration Act 1991

Web Site: www.afma.gov.au

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (see Section C).

Australian Landcare Council


Established By/Under: Natural Resources Management (Financial Assistance) Act 1992, section 13

Constituted By: 12 members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 27 of the Natural Resources Management (Financial Assistance) Act 1992

Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/natural-resources/landcare/council

The Council advises the Minister on aspects of land care and natural resource management consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development.






B. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES RECOGNISED IN LEGISLATION

Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Selection Committee

Creation Date: 1981

Established By/Under: Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Act 1980, section 29A

Constituted By: Presiding members and such other number of industry nominated members as determined by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 38 of the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Act 1980

Web Site: www.wineaustralia.com/australia

The Selection Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation (see Section D).






Cotton Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee


Established By/Under: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, section 124

Constituted By: Presiding member and 3 to 6 other members nominated by the representative industry organisations


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 141 of the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989

Web Site: www.crdc.com.au

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (see Section D).

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee






Web Site: www.frdc.com.au

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (see Section D).







Forest and Wood Products Council

Creation Date: November 2000

Established By/Under: Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002, section 11

Constituted By: Chair plus 14 members and 1 observer representing forest industry organisations

Appointed By: Chair is the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Other members are nominated by forest industry organisations


Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/forestry/national/industries/fwpc

The Council convenes to consider matters affecting the forest and wood products industry.

Grains Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee

Creation Date: October 1990





Web Site: www.grdc.com.au

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (see Section D).






Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee






Web Site: www.gwrdc.com.au

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (see Section D).

Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee






Web Site: www.lwa.gov.au

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for the appointment of members of the Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation (see Section D). The Australian Government has announced that the Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation will be wound up in 2009.







National Rural Advisory Council


Established By/Under: Rural Adjustment Act 1992, section 5

Constituted By: Chair and up to 7 members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 20 of the Rural Adjustment Act 1992

Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/ec/nrac

The Council provides expert opinions to the Minister on agricultural issues, including rural adjustment, rural education and training, ‘Exceptional Circumstances Declarations’ and other matters requested by the Minister.

Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority


Established By/Under: Fisheries Management Act 1991, section 61

Constituted By: Commonwealth and Northern Territory Ministers with portfolio responsibility for fisheries

Appointed By: Governor-General and the Northern Territory Administrator

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 70 of the Fisheries Management Act 1991


The Authority manages certain fisheries resources prescribed under Northern Territory law.






Queensland Fisheries Joint Authority



Constituted By: Commonwealth and Queensland Ministers with portfolio responsibility for fisheries.

Appointed By: Governor-General and the Governor of Queensland


Web Site: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps

The Authority manages certain fisheries resources which are prescribed under Queensland law.

Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee






Web Site: www.rirdc.gov.au

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (see Section D).







Statutory Fishing Rights Allocation Review Panel

Creation Date: 1991


Constituted By: Principal member and 5 other members



Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/sfrarp

The Panel reviews certain decisions made by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (see Section C).

Sugar Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee



Constituted By: Presiding member and 3 to 6 other members are nominated by the representative industry organisations



Web Site No current web site available

The Committee advises the Minister on nominations for appointment of members of the Sugar Research and Development Corporation (see Section D).






Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority


Established By/Under: Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984, section 30

Constituted By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Queensland Minister for Primary Industries and the Chair of the Torres Strait Regional Authority

Appointed By: Membership determined by paragraph 30(2)(a) of the Act

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 41 of the Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984

Web Site: www.pzja.gov.au

The Authority manages certain fisheries resources within the Torres Strait Protected Zone.

Western Australian Fisheries Joint Authority



Constituted By: Commonwealth and the Western Australian Minister with portfolio responsibility for fisheries.



The Authority manages certain fisheries resources prescribed by Western Australian law.








Chief Quarantine Officers (Animals)


Established By/Under: Quarantine Act 1908, subsection 8B(2)

Appointed By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry pursuant to subsection 9AA(2) of the Act.



The Officers perform functions and powers prescribed under the Act and the Quarantine Regulations 2000, subject to the directions of the Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine.

Chief Quarantine Officers (Plants)


Established By/Under: Quarantine Act 1908, subsection 9AA(1)

Appointed By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, pursuant to subsection 9AA(1) of the Act.



The Officers perform functions and powers prescribed under the Act and the Quarantine Regulations 2000, subject to the directions of the Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine.






Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine


Established By/Under: Quarantine Act 1908, section 8B

Appointed By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry pursuant to subsection 9AA(1) of the Act.



The Officer performs functions and powers prescribed under the Act relating to animal and plant quarantine.

Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Statutory Fishing Rights Allocation Review Panel

Creation Date: 1991

Established By/Under: Fisheries Management Act 1991 (the Act), section 137

Appointed By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry


Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/sfrarp

The Registrar, Deputy Registrars and other officers on the Panel (see Section B1) are engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 and perform the functions and duties prescribed by the Act.







B3. BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)




Web Site: www.aqis.gov.au

AQIS is an operational group within the Department which provides quarantine inspection for the arrival of international passengers, cargo, mail, animals and plants or their products into Australia, and inspection and certification for a range of animal and plant products exported from Australia.

National Residue Survey (NRS)

Creation Date: 1964

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 10 of the National Residue Survey Administration Act 1992, and it also reports within the annual report of the Department.


Web Site: www.daff.gov.au/nrs

The NRS is an operational group within the Department, which administers compliance tests on a range of animal and plant commodities in accordance with residue and contaminant standards.





C. C. PRESCRIBED AGENCIES UNDER THE FMA ACT

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)


Established By/Under: Fisheries Administration Act 1991, section 5 and the Fisheries Management Act 1991, section 3.

Constituted By: Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and 8 commissioners


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 113 of the Fisheries Administration Act 1991

PS Act Body: Statutory Agency


Materiality: Small

ABN: 81 098 497 517

Web Site: www.afma.gov.au

AFMA manages fisheries-related resources, and administers functions relating to compliance and licensing of persons involved with fisheries. AFMA moved to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework on 1 July 2008.






C. PRESCRIBED AGENCIES UNDER THE FMA ACT

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority


Established By/Under: Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992, section 6

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer and staff


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 61 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992



Materiality: Small

ABN: 19 495 043 447

Web Site: www.apvma.gov.au

The Authority maintains a register of pesticides and veterinary medicines. The Authority also evaluates the safety and performance of chemical products intended for sale, and administers the National Registration Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, in partnership with the States and Territories. The Authority moved to governance under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework on 1 July 2007.






Wheat Exports Australia (WEA)


Established By/Under: Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008, section 35

Constituted By: 4 to 6 members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 64 of the Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008



Materiality: Small

ABN: 40 485 918 341

Web Site: www.wea.gov.au

WEA regulates the accreditation of bulk wheat exporters and monitors and reports on wheat export performance. WEA was previously known as the Wheat Export Authority and moved to governance under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework and became known as the Export Wheat Commission on 1 October 2007, and took its present name on 1 July 2008 following the passage of the Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008.






D. D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT

Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation

Creation Date: 1981

Established By/Under: Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Act 1980, section 6

Constituted By: 9 non-executive members and 7 other skills-based members

Appointed By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry appoints the non-executive members. The 7 skills-based members are appointed upon recommendation by a selection committee (see Section B1).

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 38 of the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Act 1980

PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 59 728 300 326

Web Site: www.wineaustralia.com/australia

The Corporation promotes and regulates Australian wine and brandy. The Corporation’s functions include issuing export licenses, providing export inspections and approvals, developing label integrity programs, marketing developments and promoting exports. The Corporation is prescribed as a Statutory Marketing Authority under regulation 5 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997. The Corporation is assisted by the Geographical Indications Committee, a statutory committee of the Corporation appointed by the Chair of the Corporation, in making determinations of geographical indications for wine in relation to regions and localities in Australia.





D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT

Cotton Research and Development Corporation


Established By/Under: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, section 8 and Cotton Research and Development Regulations 1990, regulation 4

Constituted By: Chair, Executive Director and 5 to 7 other directors

Appointed By: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Board appoints the Executive Director.


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 71 054 238 316

Web Site: www.crdc.com.au

The Corporation invests in research and development for the benefit of the cotton industry.







Fisheries Research and Development Corporation


Established By/Under: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, section 8 and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Regulations 1991, regulation 4.




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 74 311 094 913

Web Site: www.frdc.com.au

The Corporation invests in and oversees research into the development of fisheries in Australia.






Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)


Established By/Under: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, section 8 and Grains Research and Development Corporation Regulations 1990, regulation 4




PS Act Body: No



ABN: 55 611 223 291

Web Site: www.grdc.com.au

The Corporation invests in and oversees research into the sustainability and profitability of the Australian grains industry.







Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation


Established By/Under: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, section 8 and Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation Regulations 1991, regulation 4




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 72 618 007 571

Web Site: www.gwrdc.com.au

The Corporation invests in research and development relating to grapes and wine.






Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation (trading as Land and Water Australia)


Established By/Under: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, section 8 and Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation Regulations 1990, regulation 4

Constituted By: Chair, Executive Director and 5 to 7 nominated directors



PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 25 602 743 013

Web Site: www.lwa.gov.au

The Australian Government has announced that the Corporation will be wound up in 2009. The Corporation is currently in the process of winding-up and transferring its programs and projects.







Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation






PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 25 203 754 319

Web Site: www.rirdc.gov.au

The Corporation invests in research and development focussed on improving outcomes for rural industries and regional communities.






Sugar Research and Development Corporation


Established By/Under: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, section 8 and Sugar Research and Development Corporation Regulations 1990, regulation 4




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 41 343 997 980

Web Site: www.srdc.gov.au

The Corporation invests in research and development focussing on growing and production methods used by the Australian sugar industry.






G. G. OTHER COMPANIES

G1. COMPANIES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Australian Egg Corporation Limited


Governed By: 6 directors

Appointed By: Members


Auditor: PKF

ABN: 66 102 859 585

ACN: 102 859 585

Web Site: www.aecl.org

The company is the declared industry-owned body that invests in marketing and research and development services for the benefit of the egg industry. The company was declared on 2 January 2003, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as an industry services body under section 6 of the Egg Industry Service Provision Act 2002. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching government funds, and is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 9 of the Act.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Forestry Standard Limited


Governed By: 7 to 12 directors

Appointed By: Commonwealth, State and Territory government members, forestry and wood products industry members, employee representative organisations and others appointed by general members.


Auditor: PKF Di Bartolo Diamond & Mihailaros

ABN: 34 105 321 702

ACN: 105 321 702

Web Site: www.forestrystandard.org.au

The company develops, promotes and governs the Australian Forest Certification Scheme. The Commonwealth, along with the States (which comprises the “Government class” of membership) may appoint up to 4 directors.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Livestock Export Corporation Ltd (LiveCorp)





Auditor: HLB Mann Judd

ABN: 88 082 408 740

ACN: 082 408 740

Web Site: www.livecorp.com.au

The company invests in research, development and marketing for the benefit of the Australian livestock export industry. The company was declared, from 7 July 1998, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to be an approved donor under subsection 61(1) of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government and is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 69 of the Act.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Meat Processor Corporation Ltd





Auditor: Pitcher Partners

ABN: 67 082 373 448

ACN: 082 373 448

Web Site: www.ampc.com.au

The company is the declared industry-owned body for the Australian meat processor industry that invests in marketing and research and development for the benefit of the meat-processing industry. The company was declared, from 1 July 1998, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to be an approved donor under subsection 61(1) of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government and is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 69 of the Act.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Pork Limited





Auditor: Ernst & Young

ABN: 83 092 783 278

ACN: 092 783 278

Web Site: www.australianpork.com.au

The company is the declared industry-owned body that invests in marketing and research for the benefit of the Australian pork industry. The company was declared on 18 June 2001, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to be the industry services body under subsection 11(1) of the Pig Industry Act 2001. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government, and is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 12 of the Act.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Wool Innovation Limited





Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers

ABN: 12 095 165 558

ACN: 095 165 558

Web Site: www.wool.com.au

The company is the declared industry-owned body that invests in marketing and research and development for the benefit of the wool industry. The company was declared, on 17 July 2008, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to be the research body, from 1 October 2006, under subsection 30(1) of the Wool Services Privatisation Act 2000. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government.

CRC NPB Ltd

Creation Date: 3 August 2005




Auditor: Not provided

ABN: 13 115 589 707

ACN: 115 589 707

Web Site: www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au

The company is the incorporated aspect of the Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity. The CRC coordinates research on plant biosecurity across all Australian States and Territories. The Commonwealth, through the Department, has a 5% interest in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Dairy Australia Limited




Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 13 of the Dairy Produce Act 1986


ABN: 60 105 227 987

ACN: 105 227 987

Web Site: www.dairyaustralia.com.au

The company is the declared industry-owned body that invests in marketing and research and development services for the benefit of the dairy industry. The company was declared, on 1 July 2003, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as the industry services body under subsection 7(1) of the Dairy Produce Act 1986 and has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited




Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 11(3) of the Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2007

Auditor: WHK Horwath

ABN: 75 127 114 185

ACN: 127 114 185

Web Site: www.fwprdc.org.au

The company is the declared industry-owned body that invests in marketing and research and development services for the benefit of the forestry industry. The company was declared, on 3 September 2007, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to be the industry services body under section 11 of the Act. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government, and is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 13 of the Act.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Horticulture Australia Limited






ABN: 19 095 566 108

ACN: 095 566 108

Web Site: www.horticulture.com.au

The company invests in research, development and marketing for the benefit of the horticulture industry. The company was declared on 29 January 2001, by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as the industry services body under subsection 9(1) of the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives levies from industry and matching funds from the Australian Government, and is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 29 of the Act.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Meat and Livestock Australia Limited




Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 57AA(4) of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997


ABN: 39 081 678 364

ACN: 081 678 364

Web Site: www.mla.com.au

The company invests in research, development and marketing for the benefit of the meat and livestock industry. The company was declared on 30 June 1998, by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as the industry marketing body and the industry research body under subsections 60(1) and 60(2) respectively of the Act. The company has a Statutory Funding Agreement under which it receives levies from industry and matching funds from the Australian Government, and is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 69 of the Act.


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G. Other Companies

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H. Other Entities 1



H3. Trusts 0

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Attorney-General’s Department (the Department)






ABN: 92 661 124 436

Web Site: www.ag.gov.au

The Department maintains and develops Australia's system of law and justice and its national security and emergency management systems. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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Corrective Services Ministers’ Conference


Established By/Under: Council of Australian Governments

Constituted By: Ministers responsible for corrective services from each of the States, Territories and New Zealand and the Minister for Home Affairs is invited to attend



The Conference is a forum for Ministers to consider issues relating to prison and community based corrections including prison management, the illegal use of drugs in custody, AIDS and other infectious diseases, rates of imprisonment and strategies for reducing recidivism. Secretariat services for the Conference are provided by the Department.

Intergovernmental Committee of the Australian Crime Commission



Constituted By: Minister for Home Affairs and Ministers representing each of the States and Territories, usually the Police Minister



The Committee monitors the work of the Australian Crime Commission (ACC), oversees its strategic direction and receives reports from the ACC for transmission to the governments represented on the Committee. The Committee monitors the authorisation of the use of coercive powers. This includes the power to revoke determinations of the ACC authorising the use of such powers.






Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management – Emergency Management

Creation Date: December 2003

Constituted By: Commonwealth Attorney-General (Chair), Ministers responsible for emergency management from each State and Territory and New Zealand and the President of the Australian Local Government Association.

Established By/Under: Council of Australian Governments’ Review of Natural Disasters in Australia: Reforming mitigation, relief and recovery arrangements


Web Site: www.ema.gov.au

The Council oversees the implementation of the Natural Disaster Reform Package, provides national leadership and strategic direction on emergency management and promotes best practice in emergency management among jurisdictions.

Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management – Police

Creation Date: 1980


Constituted By: Ministers responsible for police from the Commonwealth, States, Territories and New Zealand



The Council convenes to consider and coordinate policy on law enforcement policy in Australia and New Zealand.







Ministerial Council on the Administration of Justice



Constituted By: Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management – Police, the Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management – Emergency Management, the Inter-Governmental Committee of the Australian Crime Commission and the Corrective Services Ministers’ Conference.



The Council is the peak body which comprises the three Ministerial Councils described above. It convenes to review the progress of the three councils for the purposes of reporting to the Council of Australian Governments. Secretariat services for the Council are provided by the Department.

Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG)


Established By/Under: Agreement of the Commonwealth, State and Territory Attorneys-General

Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory Attorneys-General, the Minister for Home Affairs and the New Zealand Minister for Justice. The Norfolk Island Attorney-General is an observer.



SCAG provides a forum for Attorneys-General to discuss and progress matters which require joint action from the Australian, State and Territory governments. It also reviews matters which involve the development of model or uniform model legislation.







Australian Institute of Police Management


Constituted By: Governing board comprising officials representing the Commonwealth, States, Territories and New Zealand Governments

Appointed By: Solicitor-General

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports in the annual report of the National Common Police Services

Web Site: www.aipm.gov.au

The Institute provides executive development programs for senior officers of the police services and public safety industry in Australia and New Zealand. The Institute also delivers capacity-building programs on behalf of the AFP for the Solomon Islands Police Force and the Iraqi Police Force. AIPM staff are employed under the Australian Federal Police Act 1979.








Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering


Established By/Under: International agreement

Constituted By: 39 member jurisdictions in the Asia/Pacific region


Web Site: www.apgml.org

The Group promotes its members' compliance with agreed standards and develops strategic plans relating to anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism. Australia is a permanent co-chair of the Group and provides assistance through the provision of membership contributions, accommodation and administrative support through the Australian Crime Commission.






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Critical Infrastructure Advisory Council


Constituted By: Officials representing Infrastructure Assurance Advisory Groups (IAAGs) of each State and Territory, relevant Australian Government agencies and the National Counter-Terrorism Committee

Appointed By: Attorney-General


Web Site: www.tisn.gov.au

The Council oversees the IAAGs and advises the Attorney-General on the national approach to the protection of critical infrastructure. The Council is chaired by the Department, which also provides Secretariat support.

International Legal Services Advisory Council

Creation Date: August 1990

Constituted By: 20 members comprising volunteers from the private legal sector, legal education institutions and relevant government agencies



Web Site: www.ilsac.gov.au

The Council advises the Attorney-General on international issues relevant to trade in legal services, legal education and commercial dispute resolution.







National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (NADRAC)


Constituted By: 15 members, comprising persons appointed on the basis of individual expertise in dispute resolution



Web Site: www.nadrac.gov.au

NADRAC advises the Attorney-General on the development of efficient methods of resolving disputes without the need for a judicial decision.

National Intercountry Adoption Advisory Group


Constituted By: 16 members, comprising representatives from the States and the Territories, a representative from the adoptee community and a representative from professionals involved in adoption matters




The Group advises the Attorney-General and the Department on issues relating to the adoption of children from overseas, and provides a forum for stakeholders in adoption services to provide their views to the Australian Government. Secretariat services for the Group are provided by the Department.



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Administrative Review Council


Established By/Under: Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, section 48

Constituted By: 11 members comprising persons with relevant industry knowledge

Appointed By: Governor-General (except for the President of the Australian Law Reform Commission and the Commonwealth Ombudsman)

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 58 of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

Web Site: www.ag.gov.au/arc

The Council advises the Attorney-General on administrative law matters. The Act provides that the staff of the Council are to be employed under the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act), but does not create a statutory agency for the purposes of the PS Act.

Admiralty Rules Committee


Established By/Under: Admiralty Act 1988, section 42

Constituted By: 7 members, including a judge of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory and a judge of the Federal Court of Australia




The Committee advises the Attorney-General about rules concerning the practice and procedure to be followed in courts exercising jurisdiction under the Act, and matters incidental to such practice and procedure.







Canberra National Memorials Committee


Established By/Under: National Memorials Ordinance 1928

Constituted By: Prime Minister (Chair), Minister for Home Affairs, Leader of the Opposition, Leaders of the Government and Opposition in the Senate, Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority and 2 members recognized as authorities on Australian history.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the 2 historical experts



The Committee approves the location and character of national memorials and is supported administratively by the National Capital Authority (see Section C).

Copyright Tribunal


Established By/Under: Copyright Act 1968, section 138

Constituted By: President and such number of Deputy Presidents and members as are appointed

Appointed By: Governor-General

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reported in the annual report of the Federal Court of Australia

Web Site: www.copyrighttribunal.gov.au

The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear matters relating to statutory licensing and the voluntary licensing of copyright materials. The Act also creates the office of Secretary to the Tribunal. Section 170 of the Act provides that the Secretary, and any other staff necessary to assist the Tribunal, shall be persons employed under, or whose services are made available in accordance with arrangements made under the Public Service Act 1999.






Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal


Established By/Under: Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955, section 6

Constituted By: President, Deputy President and members as appointed



Web Site: www.defenceappeals.gov.au

The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear matters prescribed under the Act, including appeals by a convicted person or a prescribed acquitted person against his or her conviction, or his or her prescribed acquittal. An appeal on a ground that is not a question of law may only be brought by leave of the Tribunal. The Act creates a Registrar appointed by the Attorney-General, and provides that the Attorney-General may also appoint such Deputy Registrars as are necessary. The Registrar and any Deputy Registrars are employed under the Public Service Act 1999.

Family Law Council


Established By/Under: Family Law Act 1975, section 115

Constituted By: A judge of the Family Court and such other judges, persons appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999, State public servants, family counsellors, family dispute resolution practitioners and other persons as the Attorney-General thinks fit.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 115 of the Family Law Act 1975

Web Site: www.ag.gov.au/flc

The Council advises the Attorney-General about family law matters, the Family Law Act 1975, and the provision of legal aid for family law matters.







Federal Police Discipline Tribunal


Established By/Under: Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981, section 54

Constituted By: President and Deputy Presidents


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 86 of the Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981

Web Site: www.fpdt.gov.au

The Tribunal deals with disciplinary offences under the Australian Federal Police (Discipline) Regulations 1979. In addition, the Minister may refer to the Tribunal, for inquiry and report, any matter relating to the Australian Federal Police.

High Court of Australia


Established By/Under: Australian Constitution (Constitution), section 71 and High Court of Australia Act 1979

Constituted By: 7 justices


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 47 of the High Court of Australia Act 1979



ABN: 69 445 188 986

Web Site: www.hcourt.gov.au

The High Court is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. Its functions are to interpret and apply the law of Australia, to hear constitutional cases and appeals by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts. Section 71 of the Constitution recognises that there will be a High Court of Australia. The Court was originally established by the Judiciary Act 1903. Its enabling legislation is now the High Court of Australia Act 1979, which also created the offices of the Chief Executive and Principal Registrar to administer the business of the Court.






Industrial Relations Court of Australia (IRCA)


Established By/Under: Industrial Relations Reform Act 1993, section 56

Constituted By: Chief Justice and as many other judges as appointed



Web Site: www.fedcourt.gov.au/aboutct

IRCA is a superior court of law and equity, established by the Industrial Relations Reform Act 1993, which amended the Industrial Relations Act 1988. IRCA comprises a Chief Justice and as many other judges as hold office under the Industrial Relations Act 1988. This jurisdiction has now transferred to the Federal Court of Australia, however, the Court continues to exist until the last of its judges retires or resigns (Schedule 16). The last proceedings of this Court were finalised in 2006, and annual reports have not been prepared since that time. Six judges continue to hold commissions to the Court. The last judge will reach compulsory retirement age (70) in 2025.








Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner


Established By/Under: Human Rights Commission Act 1986, section 46B


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 45 of the Human Rights Commission Act 1986.

Web Site: www.humanrights.gov.au/social_justice

The Commissioner is part of the Australian Human Rights Commission and reviews the impact of laws and policies on Indigenous peoples, reports on Indigenous social justice and native title issues and the enjoyment and exercise of human rights for Indigenous Australians. The Commissioner also reports within the annual report of the Commission and is required to provide an annual report on the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 and the effect of that Act on the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders.

Christmas Island Administrator


Established By/Under: Administration Ordinance 1968, section 6




The Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative in the Territory and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territory.






Classification Board


Established By/Under: Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995, section 45

Constituted By: Up to 20 members, comprising the Director, a Deputy Director, a Senior Classifier and other members (who are persons chosen to be broadly representative of the Australian community)


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 67 of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

Web Site: www.classification.gov.au

The Board makes classification decisions about films, computer games and publications. Principles for decision-making are set out in the National Classification Code. On 30 June 2006, the Office of Film and Literature Classification was de-prescribed as an agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997. The staff that assist the statutory office holders in performing their prescribed functions are made available by the Secretary of the Department.

Classification Review Board


Established By/Under: Classifications (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995, section 72

Constituted By: Convenor, Deputy Convenor and members of the Classification Review Board


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 85 of the Classifications (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

Web Site: www.classification.gov.au

The Board meets as required to review classification decisions made by the Classification Board, generally in response to an application for review from the original applicant for classification, or the publisher of the film, publication or computer game. The Convenor manages the business of the Board and may give directions as to the composition of the Board for consideration of particular matters.







Cocos (Keeling) Islands Administrator


Established By/Under: Administration Ordinance 1975, section 5




The Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territory.

Disability Discrimination Commissioner


Established By/Under: Disability Discrimination Act 1992, section 113


Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Web Site: www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights

The Commissioner is part of the Commission and leads initiatives relating to matters under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. This includes assisting individuals and organisations to understand their rights and meet their legal responsibilities, conducting public inquiries and negotiating disability guidelines and standards.

Human Rights Commissioner


Established By/Under: Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986, section 8


Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Australian Human Rights Commission

Web Site: www.hreoc.gov.au/human_rights

The Commissioner is part of the Commission and leads initiatives relating to matters under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986. This includes assisting individuals and organisations to understand their rights and meet their legal responsibilities, conducting public inquiries and monitoring the development of human rights-related legislation.






Inspector-General in Bankruptcy


Established By/Under: Bankruptcy Act 1966, section 11


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, paragraph 12(1)(d) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966

Web Site: www.itsa.gov.au

The Inspector-General in Bankruptcy has the power to inquire into, and investigate, bankruptcy procedures under section 12 of the Act. The Inspector-General, who is also the Chief Executive of the Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) (see Section C), is responsible for the overall operation of ITSA and the administration of the Act.

Norfolk Island Administrator


Established By/Under: Norfolk Island Act 1979, section 5




The Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative on Norfolk Island and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territory.

Northern Territory Administrator


Established By/Under: Northern Territory (Self Government Act) 1978, section 32



Web Site: www.nt.gov.au/administrator

The role of the Administrator is essentially the same as a State Governor and includes statutory duties (for example, providing assent to proposed laws of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory), representational duties (for example, awarding honours) and ceremonial duties (for example, becoming a patron of public institutions).







Official Receiver for each Bankruptcy District


Established By/Under: Bankruptcy Act 1966, section 15


Annual Report Tabled: Inspector-General in Bankruptcy reports on the operation of the Bankruptcy Act 1966, including the Official Receivers’ function


Each Official Receiver is essentially the head official of the Insolvency and Trustee Service of Australia in each of its State branch offices. The State operational branches administer estate matters and also deliver services relating to the proceeds of crime.

Race Discrimination Commissioner


Established By/Under: Racial Discrimination Act 1975, section 19



Web Site: www.hreoc.gov.au/racial_discrimination

The Commissioner is part of the Australian Human Rights Commission and leads strategic plans and initiatives relating to matters under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This includes activities to build awareness about rights and undertaking research and education projects to address racism.

Registrar of Marriage Celebrants


Established By/Under: Marriage Act 1961, section 39A




The Registrar of Marriage Celebrants administers matters relating to marriage celebrants, including maintaining a register, receiving complaints, and conducting performance reviews of registered celebrants.






Sex Discrimination Commissioner


Established By/Under: Sex Discrimination Act 1984, section 96



Web Site: www.hreoc.gov.au/sex_discrimination

The Commissioner leads strategic plans and initiatives relating to matters under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. This includes monitoring related legislation, conducting research, preparing policy advice and operating community education programs.

Solicitor-General


Established By/Under: Law Officers Act 1964, section 5




The Solicitor-General provides written and oral advice on matters of legal significance to the Australian Government and appears as counsel in cases of constitutional significance, international cases and other cases of special government interest.

Trade Measures Review Officer


Established By/Under: Customs Act 1901, Part XVB, Divisions 8 and 9

Appointed By: Minister for Home Affairs



The Officer reviews, upon application, certain decisions made by the Minister for Home Affairs, or by the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, relating to the investigation of the dumping of goods and the imposition of countervailing measures.







Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)


Established By/Under: Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, section 5

Constituted By: President and members as appointed


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 24R of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975



Materiality: Small

ABN: 90 680 970 626

Web Site: www.aat.gov.au

The AAT is a tribunal of review of a range of administrative decisions made by the Australian Government and some non-government bodies.

Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI)


Established By/Under: Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006, section 195

Constituted By: Integrity Commissioner, Assistant Integrity Commissioner and staff

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Integrity Commissioner and Assistant Integrity Commissioner

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 201 of the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006



Materiality: Small

ABN: 78 796 734 093

Web Site: www.aclei.gov.au

ACLEI is headed by an integrity commissioner with special investigative powers to detect, investigate and prosecute criminal conduct in law enforcement agencies, prevent such conduct, and promote the integrity of the staff of law enforcement agencies.






Australian Crime Commission



Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer, the Examiners and other staff

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chief Executive Officer and the examiners

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 61 of the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002



Materiality: Small

ABN: 11 259 448 410

Web Site: www.crimecommission.gov.au

The Commission collects, correlates, analyses and disseminates intelligence relating to crime and also investigates serious and organised crime. The Commission was formed by the amalgamation of the former National Crime Authority, the former Australian Bureau of Criminal Intelligence and the Office of Strategic Crime Assessments. The Board of the Commission, established under section 7B of the Act, consists of the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, the Secretary of the Department, the CEO of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, the Chairperson of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Director-General of Security of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, the head of the police force of each State and Territory, and the CEO of the Commission. The functions of the Board include determining national criminal intelligence priorities and providing strategic direction to the Commission.







Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs)


Established By/Under: Customs Administration Act 1985, section 4

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer of Customs and the staff referred to in section 15 of the Act

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chief Executive Officer (section 5), other staff are engaged under the Public Service Act 1999

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 17 of the Customs Administration Act 1985




ABN: 66 015 286 036

Web Site: www.customs.gov.au

Customs facilitates trade and people movement across Australian borders, collects customs revenue, and administers industry assistance and trade schemes. On the passing of the Customs Legislation Amendment (Name Change) Act 2009, Customs changed its name from Australian Customs Service.






Australian Federal Police (AFP)


Established By/Under: Australian Federal Police Act 1979, Division 1 of Part II

Constituted By: Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioners of Police, AFP employees, special members and special protective service officers as mentioned in section 6 of the Act

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioners under section 17 of the Act. AFP employees are engaged by the Commissioner under section 24 of the Act. Special members and special protective service officers are appointed by the Commissioner under sections 40E and 40EC, respectively.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 67 of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979. Note however, ACT Community Policing reports separately under an agreement between the Australian Government and the ACT Government.




ABN: 17 864 931 143

Web Site: www.afp.gov.au

The AFP enforces laws, protects Commonwealth and national interests from crime in Australia and overseas, and advises the Australian Government on policing issues. The AFP also provides policing for the Australian Capital Territory.







Australian Human Rights Commission


Established By/Under: Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986, section 7

Constituted By: President, Human Rights Commissioner, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Sex Discrimination Commissioner and the Disability Discrimination Commissioner.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986



Materiality: Small

ABN: 47 996 232 602

Web Site: www.humanrights.gov.au

The Commission provides education and public awareness about human rights, conciliates and investigates discrimination and human rights complaints and provides policy advice and views on legislative development relating to human rights. On the passage of the Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act 2009, the Commission changed its name from the Australian Human Rights Commission. The Commission is headed by the President, who is appointed under section 8A of the Act.






Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)


Established By/Under: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979, section 6

Constituted By: Director-General of Security and officers as mentioned in sections 7 and 84 of the Act


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 94 of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 37 467 566 201

Web Site: www.asio.gov.au

ASIO identifies and investigates threats to security for the purposes of protecting Australia, its people and its interests.







Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)


Established By/Under: Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006, section 209


Appointed By: Minister for Home Affairs appoints the Chief Executive Officer under section 214 of the Act

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 226 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006



Materiality: Small

ABN: 32 770 513 371

Web Site: www.austrac.gov.au

AUSTRAC administers programs and develops policy to counter money laundering and provides specialist financial intelligence to the Australian Government. AUSTRAC oversees compliance with the reporting requirements of the Act by financial services providers and the gaming industry. It provides financial transaction information to Commonwealth, State, Territory Governments, law enforcement agencies and other government entities responsible for social justice and revenue collection.






CrimTrac Agency


Established By/Under: Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act), section 65


Appointed By: Minister for Home Affairs, subsection 67(1) of the PS Act

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 70(2) of the PS Act

PS Act Body: Executive Agency


Materiality: Small

ABN: 17 193 904 699

Web Site: www.crimtrac.gov.au

The Agency delivers and maintains national policing information services, national information-based tools, and national criminal history record checks for police and other accredited agencies.

Family Court of Australia


Established By/Under: Family Law Act 1975, section 21

Constituted By: Chief Judge, Deputy Chief Judge, Judge Administrators, Senior Judges and other Judges, not exceeding, in total, such number as is prescribed. Regulation 3 of the Family Law (Judges) Regulations 1975 (made under the Family Law Act 1975) currently prescribes the number of other Judges at 54.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 38S of the Family Law Act 1975




ABN: 63 684 208 971

Web Site: www.familycourt.gov.au

The Family Court of Australia is a specialist federal court which hears family law matters. The Chief Judge is responsible for the administration of the Family Court of Australia (section 38A of the Act), assisted by the Chief Executive (section 38D of the Act).







Federal Court of Australia


Established By/Under: Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, section 5

Constituted By: Chief Justice and such other Judges as from time to time hold office


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 18S of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976



Materiality: Small

ABN: 49 110 847 399

Web Site: www.federalcourt.gov.au

The Federal Court of Australia is a superior court which deals with most civil disputes governed by federal law (with the exception of family law matters), along with some summary criminal matters. The Court's original jurisdiction is conferred by over 150 statutes. The Court has a substantial and diverse appellate jurisdiction. It hears appeals from decisions of single judges of the Court and from the Federal Magistrates Court in non-family law matters. The Court also exercises general appellate jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters on appeal from the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island. The Chief Justice is responsible for managing the administrative affairs of the Federal Court of Australia (section 18A of the Act), assisted by the Registrar of the Court (section 18D of the Act).






Federal Magistrates Court of Australia


Established By/Under: Federal Magistrates Act 1999, section 8

Constituted By: Chief Federal Magistrate and such other Federal Magistrates as from time to time hold office in accordance with the Act


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 117 of the Federal Magistrates Act 1999



Materiality: Small

ABN: 60 265 617 271

Web Site: www.fmc.gov.au

The Court was originally created to hear less complex matters ordinarily within the jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia. The jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Court currently includes family law and child support, administrative law, bankruptcy, human rights, consumer protection and trade practices, privacy, migration, copyright, industrial law and admiralty law.







Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA)



Constituted By: Chief Executive and staff





Materiality: Small

ABN: 63 384 330 717


ITSA administers and regulates the personal insolvency system, performs ‘Official Receiver’ functions such as the bankruptcy registry service, maintains the public record of personal insolvency and exercises powers to assist trustees to obtain information and recover property. ITSA also regulates the administrative activities of the Official Trustee in Bankruptcy and private registered trustees, investigates bankruptcy-related offences, and acts as trustee in relation to orders under proceeds of crime legislation. See also the Inspector-General in Bankruptcy (Section B2) and the Official Receiver for each Bankruptcy District (also in Section B2).






National Capital Authority (NCA)


Established By/Under: Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988, section 5

Constituted By: Chair, Chief Executive and up to 3 other members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 50 of the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988




ABN: 75 149 374 427

Web Site: www.nationalcapital.gov.au

The NCA manages the Australian Government's continuing interest in the planning, promotion, enhancement and maintenance of Canberra as the nation's capital, on behalf of all Australians. The NCA has previously been known as the Federal Capital Advisory Committee, the Federal Capital Commission, the National Capital Planning and Development Committee, the National Capital Development Commission and the National Capital Planning Authority.







National Native Title Tribunal


Established By/Under: Native Title Act 1993, section 107

Constituted By: President and as many Deputy Presidents and other members as appointed


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 133 of the Native Title Act 1993



Materiality: Small

ABN: 70 238 042 351

Web Site: www.nntt.gov.au

The Tribunal assists people to resolve native title issues over land and water. Specifically, its functions include applying a registration test to native title claimant applications, mediating native title claims under the direction of the Federal Court of Australia, providing notification of native title applications and indigenous land use agreements, and maintaining the Register of Native Title Claims, the National Native Title Register and the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements.






Office of Parliamentary Counsel


Established By/Under: Parliamentary Counsel Act 1970, section 2

Constituted By: First Parliamentary Counsel, Second Parliamentary Counsel and staff

Appointed By: First Parliamentary Counsel and Second Parliamentary Counsel are appointed by the Governor-General.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 16A of the Parliamentary Counsel Act 1970



Materiality: Small

ABN: 41 425 630 817

Web Site: www.opc.gov.au

OPC enables the Australian Government to carry out its legislative program by drafting Bills for consideration by the Australian Parliament.

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions


Established By/Under: Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983, section 5

Constituted By: Director of Public Prosecutions, and staff, section 5


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 33 of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983

PS Act Body: Statutory Agency, section 27


Materiality: Small

ABN: 41 036 606 436

Web Site: www.cdpp.gov.au

The Office prosecutes offences against Commonwealth law and recovers the proceeds of crimes against the Commonwealth. The Office is also responsible for the conduct of prosecutions for offences against the laws of Jervis Bay and Australia’s external territories, other than Norfolk Island.







Australian Government Solicitor (AGS)


Established By/Under: Judiciary Act 1903, section 55J

Constituted By: AGS is a body corporate headed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Appointed By: Attorney-General and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation appoint the CEO by written instrument (section 55T)

Annual Report Tabled: Yes

PS Act Body: No

GFS Classification: PNFC


ABN: 69 405 937 639

Web Site: www.ags.gov.au

AGS provides legal and related services primarily to Australian Government departments and agencies and, in certain circumstances, other clients. AGS does not have a governing board and the CEO is its sole director for the purposes of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. AGS has an advisory board comprising the CEO and 5 external (non-executive) members. AGS is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.






Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC)


Established By/Under: Criminology Research Act 1971, section 5


Appointed By: 3 members, including the Chair, are appointed by the Attorney-General, the 4 other members are appointed by the Criminology Research Council.


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 63 257 175 248

Web Site: www.aic.gov.au

The AIC conducts and publishes criminological research including examinations of existing programs relating to homicide, armed robbery, deaths in custody, firearms and drugs and crime. The AIC also provides secretariat and administrative support to the Criminology Research Council (see also this Section).







Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC)


Established By/Under: Australian Law Reform Commission Act 1996, section 5

Constituted By: President, Deputy President, and at least four other members



PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 88 913 413 914

Web Site: www.alrc.gov.au

The ALRC conducts inquiries into areas of law reform concerning matters referred to it by the Attorney-General. The ALRC also makes recommendations for reform and reports to the Australian Parliament through the Attorney-General. The ALRC was originally established under the Law Reform Commission Act 1973, which was repealed and replaced by the Australian Law Reform Commission Act 1996.

Criminology Research Council


Established By/Under: Criminology Research Act 1971, section 34

Constituted By: 9 members, comprising officials representing the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments.

Appointed By: Attorney-General appoints the Commonwealth representative


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 64 723 074 174

Web Site: www.criminologyresearchcouncil.gov.au

The Council administers the Criminology Research Fund, which provides research grants for criminology research and publication. The Australian Institute of Criminology (see also this Section) provides administrative services to the Council.







Law Courts Ltd


Governed By: 6 directors, comprising 3 Commonwealth appointees and 3 New South Wales appointees.

Appointed By: Attorney-General appoints the directors representing the Commonwealth and the New South Wales Attorney-General appoints the directors representing the State of New South Wales


Auditor: Howarth Sydney Partnership

ABN: 54 885 678 988

ACN: 001 273 776

Web Site: www.lawcourtsltd.com.au

The company owns and operates the Law Courts Building in Queens Square, Sydney. The company is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments.

National Judicial College of Australia (NJCA)


Governed By: 6 directors, comprising 4 judicial officers and 2 other appointees

Appointed By: Chief Judicial Officers, the Commonwealth Attorney-General and other participating Attorneys-General.


Auditor: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

ACN: 100 577 544

ABN: 20 100 577 544

Web Site: www.njca.anu.edu.au

The College provides professional development programs for judicial officers. The College is funded by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments.






H. H. OTHER ENTITIES

H2. INCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS

Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration Incorporated


Governed By: Committee comprising 22 elected members, including representatives of the judiciary, tribunals, court administrators, the legal profession, academics and government officials, and 6 “distinguished persons” not necessarily included in the prior categories known as the Appointed Members.

Appointed By: Members at the Annual General Meeting



Association Number: A00421

ABN: 13 063 150 739

Web Site: www.aija.org.au

The Institute conducts research into judicial administration and develops related educational programs for judicial officers, court administrators and members of the legal profession. The Institute has approximately 1,000 members. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the administration of justice. The Institute is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT). Funding for the Institute is considered annually by the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (see Section A3), but the ordinarily agreed funding-formula is that the Commonwealth contributes 53% of its budget, and the States and Territories contribute the balance, with contributions based on population.


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PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

39



H. Other Entities 1



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 47

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Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (the Department)


Established By /Under: Australian Constitution, also Administrative Arrangements Order




ABN: 51 491 646 726

Web Site: www.dbcde.gov.au

The Department develops policy relating to the provision of broadband internet services, postal and telecommunications services, broadcasting, the digital economy and the information economy. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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Online and Communications Council

Creation Date: 1997

Constituted By: Chaired by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, the Council comprises a minister from each State and Territory representing the communications portfolio, the President of the Australian Local Government Association and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation.


Web Site: www.occ.gov.au

The Council is the peak ministerial forum facilitating cross-jurisdictional consultation and coordination concerning matters relevant to communications and the digital economy.






Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)


Established By/Under: Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005, section 6

Constituted By: Chair, Deputy Chair and 1 to 7 other members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 57 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005

PS Act Body: Yes



ABN: 55 386 169 386

Web Site: www.acma.gov.au

ACMA regulates broadcasting, the Internet, radio communications and telecommunications. The Australian Broadcasting Authority and the Australian Communications Authority were merged to form ACMA on 1 July 2005.







Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)


Established By/Under: The body created by the Broadcasting and Television Act 1942 continues in existence under section 5 of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Constituted By: Body corporate which is managed by a board, comprising a Managing Director and 3 to 5 other directors. The Act also provides for the establishment of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Council.



PS Act Body: No



ABN: 52 429 278 345

Web Site: www.abc.net.au

The ABC provides broadcasting services within Australia and overseas and encourages and promotes Australia’s musical, dramatic and other performing arts. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Council advises the Board on matters relating to the Corporation’s broadcasting programs.






Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post)


Established By/Under: The body created by the Postal Services Act 1975 continues in existence under section 12 of the Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989 as the Australian Postal Corporation

Constituted By: Chair, Deputy Chair, Managing Director and not more than 6 other directors

Appointed By: Governor-General (except for the Managing Director who is appointed by the board)


PS Act Body: No



ABN: 28 864 970 579

Web Site: www.auspost.com.au

Australia Post provides postal services within Australia and between Australia and places outside Australia. Australia Post is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.







Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS)


Established By/Under: The body created under the Broadcasting Act 1942 continues in existence under section 5 of the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991 as the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation.

Constituted By: Chair, Deputy Chair, Managing Director and 2 to 6 other directors



PS Act Body: No



ABN: 91 314 398 574

Web Site: www.sbs.com.au

SBS provides broadcasting of multilingual and multicultural radio and television services. SBS was established in 1977 as a statutory authority under the Broadcasting Act 1942 and established as a corporation with its own charter in 1991 under the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991.





F. F. COMMONWEALTH COMPANIES UNDER THE CAC ACT

F2. COMPANIES LIMITED BY SHARES

NBN Co Limited



Appointed By: Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation




Auditor: Auditor-General

ABN: 86 136 533 741

ACN: 136 533 741


The company has been created to roll-out, operate and maintain a national broadband network. The company is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.







G1. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd



Appointed By: National Committee of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited


Auditor: T J Ryan and Company

ABN: 49 008 590 403

ACN: 008 590 403

Web Site: www.cbf.com.au

The company solicits and distributes funds for the maintenance and development of community broadcasting in Australia, including specialist services for indigenous persons, people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and for print-handicapped audiences. Originally created as the Public Broadcasting Foundation on 3 February 1984, the company was renamed as the Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd on 4 October 1993.



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G. OTHER COMPANIES

National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA)


Governed By: 3 to 11 directors (including two Australian Government nominees)

Appointed By: 1 director is nominated by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, 1 director is nominated by the Australian Research Council (see Innovation Portfolio, Section C). Other directors are nominated by NICTA’s Electoral College.


Auditor: Ernst and Young

ABN: 62 102 206 173

ACN: 102 206 173

Web Site: www.nicta.com.au

NICTA conducts research into information and communications technologies. NICTA’s members are the Australian National University, the University of New South Wales, and the governments of NSW and the ACT.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Limited (TIO)



Appointed By: Members of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman scheme (the Scheme) who have subscribed to the jurisdiction of the TIO.


Auditor: RSM Bird Cameron Partners

ABN: 46 057 634 787

ACN: 057 634 787

Web Site: www.tio.com.au

The TIO investigates complaints about the provision or supply of telephone or internet services. The TIO is appointed under subsection 128(3) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999. The Scheme requires that certain carriers and carriage service providers enter into the Scheme, that membership of the Scheme is open to all carriers and that carriage service providers must comply with the Scheme.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

G2. COMPANIES LIMITED BY SHARES

AP International Holdings Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Australia Post

Annual Report Tabled: No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.


ABN: 63 110 171 723

ACN: 110 171 723


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, has not had any recent trading activity.

Australia Post Transactions Services Pty Ltd






ABN: 87 116 164 286

ACN: 116 164 286


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, has not had any recent trading activity.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Air Express Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Australia Post appoints 3 directors, Qantas appoints 3 directors


Web Site: www.aae.com.au

ABN: 74 054 307 336

ACN: 054 307 336

The company, in which Australia Post has a 50% share, provides express air freight services. It is a joint venture with Qantas.

Chainlink Computer Systems Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Australia Post appoints 2 directors and the other shareholder appoints 2 directors


ABN: 36 108 567 979

ACN: 108 567 979


The company develops proprietary warehouse management software for Post Logistics Australasia Pty Ltd (see separate entry in this Section). It is a joint venture in which Australia Post owns a 60% share.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

corProcure Pty Ltd






ABN: 99 093 438 192

ACN: 093 438 192


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides online technology to Australia Post.

Decipha Pty Ltd






ABN: 31 100 126 396

ACN: 100 126 396

Web Site: www.decipha.com.au

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides mailroom and electronic document imaging solutions.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Geospend Pty Ltd






ABN: 48 058 776 033

ACN: 058 776 033


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides list rental and customer profiling services.

iPrint Corporate Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Australia Post appoints 3 directors and Wellcom Pty Ltd appoints the other 3 directors


ABN: 90 098 352 875

ACN: 098 352 875


The company provides printing services. It is a joint venture with Wellcom Pty Ltd in which Australia Post has a 50% share.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Lakewood Logistics Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Australia Post appoints both directors



ABN: 28 052 490 758

ACN: 052 490 758


The company provides third party logistics, warehousing and distribution services. It is a joint venture in which Australia Post owns a 75% share.

Multilingual Subscriber Television Limited (MSTL)


Governed By: 4 directors comprising the SBS Chair, the SBS Managing Director, the SBS Director of Strategy and Communications and the SBS Chief Financial Officer.

Appointed By: MSTL in consultation with SBS



ABN: 70 061 014 480

ACN: 061 014 480

Web Site: www.worldmovies.net

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBS, was created to maintain a 40% shareholding in PAN TV Limited, which manages a pay television service called World Movies.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Multi Media Logistics Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Australia Post appoints 2 directors and the other shareholder appoints 2 directors


ABN: 35 098 730 477

ACN: 098 730 477

Web Site: www.mmlogistics.com.au

The company provides logistics services to the home entertainment market by distributing DVDs from Sony Pictures and MGM along with other art-house and lifestyle product suppliers. It is a joint venture in which Australia Post owns a 50% share.

Music Choice Australia Pty Ltd


Governed By: Head of Legal Services, ABC

Appointed By: Managing Director, ABC



ABN: 68 002 956 112

ACN: 002 956 112


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ABC, has not had any recent trading activity.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

NBN Tasmania Limited


Governed By: Up to 7 directors

Appointed By: Members of the company



ABN: 49 138 338 271

ACN: 138 338 271


The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NBN Co Limited (see Section F2), established for the purpose of installing and operating the National Broadband Network in Tasmania.

Postcorp Developments Pty Ltd






ABN: 53 066 773 180

ACN: 066 773 180


The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Post Fulfilment Online Pty Ltd






ABN: 39 077 184 420

ACN: 077 184 420


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, no longer operates and is in the process of being wound-up.

Post Logistics Australasia Pty Ltd






ABN: 75 002 579 115

ACN: 002 579 115


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides third party logistics.

Post Logistics Hong Kong Pty Ltd



The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AP International Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section), provides freight forwarding services in Hong Kong.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

PrintSoft Americas Inc (USA)


Web Site: www.printsoft.com

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Developments Pty Ltd (see also in this Section), provides software solutions for letter and document production in the United States of America.

PrintSoft Brazil (Brazil)


Web Site: www.printsoftbrasil.com

The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in Brazil. It is a joint venture in which PrintSoft Americas Inc (USA) (see also in this Section) owns a 30% share.

PrintSoft Ceska Republic S.R.O. (Czech Republic)


Web Site: www.printsoft.cz

The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in the Czech Republic. It is joint venture in which PrintSoft Systems Gmbh (Germany) (see also in this Section) owns a 72% share.

PrintSoft Development Pty Ltd






ABN: 88 007 308 321

ACN: 007 308 321


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides software solutions for letter and document production in Australia and overseas.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd






ABN: 49 114 379 270

ACN: 114 379 270


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides software solutions for letter and document production in Australia and overseas.

PrintSoft Italia SRL (Italy)


Web Site: www.printsoft.it

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Systems GmbH (Germany), provides software solutions for letter and document production in Italy.

PrintSoft Products Pty Ltd






ABN: 65 064 416 986

ACN: 064 416 986


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post (see also in Section D), provides software solutions for letter and document production in Australia and overseas.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

PrintSoft Services Limited (UK)


Web Site: www.printsoft.co.uk

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Systems Limited (see also in this Section), has not had any recent trading activity.

PrintSoft Slovenska Republic S.R.O. (Slovakia)


Web Site: www.printsoft.cz

The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in Slovakia. It is a joint venture in which PrintSoft Systems GmbH (Germany) (see also in this Section) has a 68% share.

PrintSoft Solutions Ltd (UK)



The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in the United Kingdom. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section).

PrintSoft Systems GmbH (Germany)


Web Site: www.printsoft.de

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section), provides software solutions for letter and document production in Germany.

PrintSoft Systems Limited (UK)



The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section) provides software solutions for letter and document production in the United Kingdom.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Program Products SA (France)


Web Site: www.printsoft.fr

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Program Products Services Ltd (UK) (see also in this Section), provides software solutions for letter and document production in France.

Program Solutions Limited (UK)



The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Systems Limited (UK) (see also in this Section), has not had any recent trading activity.

Sai Cheng Logistics International (China)



Web Site: www.saichenglogistics.com

The company provides a single entry service for the transportation of goods. It is a joint venture between China Post and Australia Post (see also in Section D), which has a 49% share in the company.

SnapX Pty Ltd






ABN: 67 002 599 340

ACN: 002 599 340


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post (see also in Section D), provides courier services.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Sprintpak Pty Ltd


Governed By: 1 director




ABN: 79 006 712 563

ACN: 006 712 563


Wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post (see also in Section D).

Star Track Express Holdings Pty Ltd



Auditor: None

ABN: 11 106 690 153

ACN: 106 690 153

Web Site: www.startrackexpress.com.au

The company provides express freight services. It is a joint venture with Qantas, in which Australia Post (see also in Section D) owns a 50% share.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

The News Channel Pty Limited


Governed By: Head of Legal Services, ABC

Appointed By: Managing Director, ABC



ABN: 57 068 378 245

ACN: 068 378 245


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ABC, has not had any recent trading activity.






H1. PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES

Wetherill Park Partnership


Governed By: Partners

Appointed By: Partnership agreement


ABN: 22 576 658 779


The partnership owns warehouse facilities at Wetherill Park which are leased to Australia Post. Australia Post acquired its 50% interest in the partnership on 31 May 2004.


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DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE (PART OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIO)



















G. Other Companies

0



H. Other Entities 0



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 3

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Department of Climate Change (the Department)



Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 63 of the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act).



ABN: 50 182 626 845

Web Site: www.climatechange.gov.au

The Department develops and coordinates the Australian Government’s policies on climate change. The Department also manages international climate change negotiations, and designs and implements emissions trading and renewable energy target policies and regulations. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer (GEDO)


Established By/Under: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007, section 49

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department under the Public Service Act 1999.


Web Site: www.climatechange.gov.au/reporting

GEDO maintains a ‘National Greenhouse and Energy Register’ of corporations that are required to report under the Act. The register records details on greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy production.

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Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER)


Established By/Under: Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, section 149

Constituted By: Regulator, the staff mentioned in section 151 of the Act and persons engaged under contract under section 155 of the Act to assist the Regulator.

Appointed By: Minister for Climate Change and Water appoints the Regulator, section 143

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 105 of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000



Materiality: Small

ABN: 68 574 011 917

Web Site: www.orer.gov.au

ORER manages the implementation of the Australian Government’s mandatory renewable energy target. ORER accredits renewable energy power stations and deemed units that could be eligible to create Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and maintains a register of RECs, accredited power stations, persons and entities, which it regulates.


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DEFENCE PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

6



H. Other Entities 2



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 52

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Department of Defence (the Department)

Creation Date: 1903





ABN: 68 706 814 312

Web Site: www.defence.gov.au

The Department is responsible for defence policy and the defence of Australia, including international defence relations and co-operation, defence scientific research and development, defence procurement and purchasing, and defence industry development and co-operation. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act) and the PS Act. Members of the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Navy Cadets, the Australian Air Force Cadets and the Australian Army Cadets are assigned to the Department for the purposes of the FMA Act. The Secretary of the Department shares administrative responsibility with the Chief of the Defence Force for the members of the Australian Defence Force under section 9A of the Defence Act 1903.


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Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)



Web Site: www.dsto.defence.gov.au

DSTO delivers expert advice and innovative solutions, applying science and technology, to protect and defend Australia and its national interests. The Chief Defence Scientist is the head of DSTO. See also the DSTO Advisory Board (Section A6).

Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (YEYS)


Constituted By: 8 members, including 2 Defence representatives

Appointed By: Minister for Defence


Web Site: www.youngendeavour.gov.au

The Scheme was established in 1988 to provide young Australians with experiences which would increase self-awareness, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and create a strong sense of community responsibility. YEYS receives funding from the Australian Government through the Royal Australian Navy and accepts private donations through the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Public Fund. The Public Fund is listed as a deductible gift recipient for the purposes of section 30.227 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Australian Defence Force Financial Services Consumer Council



Appointed By: Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) appoints the Chair and independent member. Other members are representatives from each Service and the Australian Public Service.


Web Site: www.adfconsumer.gov.au

The Council provides independent financial education to all ADF members and their families. The Council also advises the CDF and Service Chiefs on related matters and specific projects.

Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee

Creation Date: 1989




Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/health/research/adhrec

The Committee promotes and encourages health research on military-related matters. It was known as the Australian Defence Medical Ethics Committee until 2001. The Committee provides a compliance report to the Australian Health Ethics Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council (see Health portfolio, Section C) each financial year.







Australian Maritime Defence Council (AMDC)


Constituted By: 18 members. The Deputy Chief of Navy is the Chair.

Appointed By: Minister for Defence appoints Defence representatives to the Council



The Council meets twice a year to provide a forum in which senior Defence and industry stakeholders can exchange information on trends and matters of national maritime interest. The AMDC was formerly known as the Australian Shipping and Defence Council.

Capability Development Advisory Forum (CDAF)

Creation Date: June 1998

Constituted By: Two co-Chairs from Defence, being the Chief, Capability Development Group (CCDG) and the Head, Industry Division Defence Materiel Organisation (HID DMO), and approximately 15 rotating CEO-level industry representatives

Appointed By: Chief Capability Development Group – Defence


Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/Capability

The Forum meets as required to discus Defence and Defence industry issues. Industry representatives are selected by CCDG and HID DMO depending on the contemporary environment issues. Members include the CEOs of companies with business common to all environments, selected large, medium and small enterprises, and industry advisory groups.






Defence Families of Australia

Creation Date: 1986

Constituted By: 1 National Convenor, 9 National Delegates and 1 National Communications Officer

Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science


Web Site: www.dfa.org.au

Defence Families Australia was formed to improve the quality of life of Defence families and make recommendations and influence policy that directly affects families. The Department provides funding support to Defence Families Australia.

Defence Procurement Advisory Board

Creation Date: March 2004


Appointed By: Minister for Defence and Minister for Finance and Deregulation



The Board reports to the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation on the implementation of the recommendations from the Defence Procurement Review.







Defence Reserve Support Council


Constituted By: 29 members, including 7 Defence representatives

Appointed By: Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support


Web Site: www.defencereserves.com/aspx/support_council_overview

The Council comprises volunteers who promote the benefits of employing members of the Reserve. The Council has committees in each State and Territory and in larger regional centres, such as Townsville. Council members comprise representatives from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Australian Council of Trade Unions, the Australian Industry Group, the Council of Small Business of Australia, the Defence Reserves Association, the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the education sector, the media, the Returned and Services League of Australia, National Council of Women of Australia and a youth representative.

Defence Science and Technology Organisation Advisory Board






The Board advises the Chief Defence Scientist (see the DSTO, a separate entry in Section A2) on strategic issues relating to the effective development and application of science and technology in Defence related matters.






Forces Entertainment Board

Creation Date: May 2004

Constituted By: Members of the board are community members who are chosen for their ability to advise on suitable entertainment and entertainers for deployed forces



Web Site: www.forcesentertainment.org.au

The Board is responsible for fostering relationships with the entertainment and arts industries, and the media, with the aim of identifying, promoting and securing suitable entertainment for Australian Forces.

Joint Education and Training Advisory Board



Appointed By: Secretary of the Department and Chief of the Defence Force



The Board advises the Commander of Joint Education, Training and Welfare on issues related to the Joint Education, Training and Welfare Command and the Australian Defence College.








Australian Army

Creation Date: 1903

Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 31

Constituted By: The Regular Army and the Army Reserve, headed by the Chief of Army

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chief of Army

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Department

Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/army

The Australian Army's mission is to provide a potent, versatile and modern Army to promote the security of Australia and to protect its people and interests.






Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority


Established By/Under: Defence Force Retirement and Benefits Act 1973, section 8


Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Commissioner for Superannuation as the ex officio Chair. The other 4 members are appointed by the Minister for Defence or the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, one of whom is the Deputy Chair and the other 3 are nominated by the Chief of the Air Force.


ABN: 39 798 362 763

Web Site: www.dfrdb.gov.au

The Authority is assisted in the administration of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme by ComSuper (see Finance and Deregulation portfolio, Section C). The Scheme was closed to new members on 1 October 1991.

Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal

Creation Date: 1903

Established By/Under: Defence Force Act 1903, section 58G

Constituted By: A President who is a presidential member of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, a person with industrial relations experience and a person who was formerly a member of the Permanent Forces



Web Site: www.dfrt.gov.au

The Tribunal inquires into and determines the salaries and relevant allowances of members of the Australian Defence Force. It also inquires into and makes determinations on prescribed matters referred to it. Under the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is responsible for the Tribunal through sections 58F to 58Q of the Defence Act 1903 (see also the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations portfolio, Section B1).







Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO)


Established By/Under: DIGO is part of the Department and is not created under a separate statute

Constituted By: Director and staff made available to assist the director



Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/digo

DIGO provides geospatial intelligence, from imagery and other sources, to support Australia’s defence and national interests. DIGO was formed by amalgamating the Australian Imagery Organisation, the Directorate of Strategic Military Geographic Information and the Defence Topographic Agency. On 2 December 2005, the functions of DIGO were recognised in section 6B of the Intelligence Services Act 2001.

Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO)


Established By/Under: DIO is part of the Department and is not created under a separate statute




Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/dio

The DIO provides intelligence assessment, advice and services to support the planning and conduct of the Australian Defence Force. DIO is recognised in section 29 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, for the purposes of subjecting it to the review of certain matters by the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (see Section B2 of Part 1 - Parliamentary Bodies).






Defence Signals Directorate (DSD)


Established By/Under: DSD is part of the Department and is not created under a separate statute



Web Site: www.dsd.gov.au

DSD provides foreign signals intelligence products and services to key stakeholders in the Australian Government and the Australian Defence Force. The functions of DSD are recognised in section 7 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001.

Office of Reserve Service Protection


Established By/Under: Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Regulations 2001, subregulation 4(1)

Constituted By: Director and Deputy Director

Appointed By: Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves)


Web Site: www.defencereserves.com

The Office provides advice and assistance to reservists, their units, and employers, in dealing with the provisions of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001.







Principal War Gratuity Authority


Established By/Under: War Gratuity Regulations 1945, regulation 4

Constituted By: A single person




The Authority may confirm, vary or reverse a decision of a War Gratuity Officer (appointed under the War Gratuity Regulations 1945, regulation 5) who has adjudicated a war gratuity claim made under the War Gratuity Act 1945. Decisions confirming that a person is entitled to a war gratuity form the basis of the Register of War Gratuities, which is controlled by the Registrar of War Gratuities (see Section B2).

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)




Web Site: www.airforce.gov.au

The RAAF prepares for, conducts and sustains effective air operations to promote Australia's security and interests. It was initially created as the Australian Air Force, with the prefix “Royal” being granted by Royal charter on 13 August 1921.

Royal Australian Navy (RAN)




Web Site: www.navy.gov.au

The RAN promotes and protects Australia's interests at sea using ships, submarines and aircraft manned by skilled personnel. The RAN was initially created as the Australian Fleet Unit and given the title “Royal Australian Navy” by Royal Charter on 10 July 1911.







Chiefs of Service – Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF), Chief of Navy, Chief of Army and Chief of Air Force

Creation Date: 1903

Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 9 and subsection 9AA(1)




The CDF has primary responsibility for the command of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The CDF is also the principal military adviser to the Minister for Defence and provides advice on matters that relate to military activity, including military operations. The VCDF’s responsibilities include assisting the CDF in managing the operational tempo of the ADF, development of policy and guidance for current and future commitments, management of joint capability, management of military joint education and strategic inventory matters. The Chiefs of Service are responsible for delivering Navy, Army and Air Force capability.

Chief Judge Advocate


Established By/Under: Defence Discipline Act 1982, section 188A, as amended by the Military Justice (Interim Measures) Act (No. 1) 2009.

Appointed By: Judge Advocate General



The Chief Judge Advocate assists the Judge Advocate General (see also Section B2) in the administration of the military justice system. The Chief Judge Advocate must be a member of the ADF holding a rank not lower than the naval rank of commodore or the rank of brigadier or air commodore and a member of the judge advocates’ panel.







Competent Authority for the purposes of the Explosives Transport Regulations 2002


Established By/Under: Explosives Transport Regulations 2002, regulation 10




This position is only activated when requests are made to the Competent Authority for a ruling on transportation of explosives. The Competent Authority must be either an officer of the Australian Defence Force who holds a rank no lower than Commodore, Brigadier or Air Commodore, or an SES employee of the Department.

Defence Force Advocate

Creation Date: 1984

Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 58S




The Advocate advises the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) on matters that have been, or may be, referred to the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (see Section B1) by the CDF, prepares submissions to be made to the Tribunal on behalf of the Defence Force concerning any matter that is being considered by the Tribunal, and represents the Defence Force in proceedings before the Tribunal.






Director of Military Prosecutions


Established By/Under: Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 188G


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 196B of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982


The Director prosecutes service offences and represents the Service Chiefs in proceedings before the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal (see Category B1 in the Attorney-General’s portfolio). The position of Director is held by a legal practitioner of not less than 5 years' experience, who is a member of the Permanent Navy, Regular Army or Permanent Air Force, or a member of the Reserves rendering full-time service, holding a rank not lower than the Commodore, Brigadier or Air Commodore.

Director of the Office of Reserve Service Protection


Established By/Under: Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001, Part 10 Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Regulations 2001, regulation 5

Appointed By: Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves)



The Director administers the provisions of the Act that apply in relation to people who are rendering, or have rendered, service as reservists. The Director is assisted by a Deputy Director who is also appointed under the regulations.







Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force


Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 110B




The Inspector-General conducts internal audits for the Chief of the Defence Force and reviews the Australian Defence Force military justice system independently of the normal chain of command.

Judge Advocate General (JAG)


Established By/Under: Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 179


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 196A of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982

Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/jag

The JAG makes procedural rules for service tribunals, participates in the appointment of Judge Advocates, Defence Force Magistrates, Presidents and members of courts martial, and also legal officers for various purposes, and reports to the Minister for Defence annually on the operation of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. The JAG is assisted administratively by the Chief Judge Advocate (see also Section B2). The JAG must be, or have been, a Justice or Judge of the Federal Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory. One or more Deputy Judge Advocates General may be appointed to assist the Judge Advocate General. A Deputy Judge Advocate General must be, or have been, a Justice or Judge of the Federal Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory or an enrolled legal practitioner of not less than five years standing. Both offices may be filled by a person who is also a member of the ADF or an active Reservist.






Registrar of War Gratuities


Established By/Under: War Gratuity Act 1945, section 19




The Registrar maintains the Register of War Gratuities, which records persons entitled to a war gratuity. The Registrar also administers these payments. The Deputy Registrar of War Gratuities was established under regulation 20 of the War Gratuity Regulations 1945 and assists the Registrar. War Gratuity Officers make decisions as to whether a person is entitled to a war gratuity and this forms the basis of the Register of War Gratuities. Decisions of War Gratuity Officers may be independently reviewed by the Principal War Gratuity Authority (see Section B1).







Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO)


Established By/Under: Prescribed in Schedule 1 of the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer, persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999, and members of the Australian Defence Force assigned to assist the Chief Executive Officer.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, refer to the annual reporting requirements approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.




Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/dmo

DMO is responsible for the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of equipment used by the Australian Defence Force.






Army and Air Force Canteen Service (Frontline Defence Services)

Creation Date: 1981

Established By/Under: Army and Air Force Canteen Service Regulations 1959, regulation 4

Constituted By: Chair, Managing Director and 4 members

Appointed By: Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science (3), the Chief of Army (1), the Chief of Air Force (1), and the Managing Director ex officio.


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 69 289 134 420

Web Site: www.frontlineds.com.au

Trading as Frontline Defence Services since 1997, the Service provides goods, facilities and services for the entertainment and recreation of members of the Army, the Air Force and related persons.

Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund (Army Relief Trust Fund)

Creation Date: 1947

Established By/Under: Services Trust Funds Act 1947, section 27




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 52 168 913 646

Web Site: www.armyrtf.com.au

The Fund provides benefits for members who have served in the Australian Army and their dependants.







Defence Housing Australia (DHA)


Established By/Under: Defence Housing Australia Act 1987, section 4

Constituted By: 9 directors, comprising a Chair, Managing Director and 4 directors with commercial expertise and 3 others who represent the Chief of the Defence Force, and the Secretaries of the Departments of Defence, and Finance and Deregulation

Appointed By: Minister for Defence appoints the Managing Director and the 4 commercial expert directors. Other directors are appointed on a representational basis.





ABN: 72 968 504 934

Web Site: www.dha.gov.au

DHA provides housing for members of the Australian Defence Force and their families. Formerly known as the Defence Housing Authority (renamed in 2006), DHA reports to the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. DHA is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.






Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Trust Fund


Established By/Under: Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953, section 3




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 40 594 141 285

Web Site: www.raaf.gov.au/rvrt

The Trust was set up to provide residences to eligible former members of the Royal Australian Air Force and their families.

Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund

Creation Date: 1947

Established By/Under: Services Trust Fund Act 1947, section 30




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 24 616 803 717


The Trust provides benefits for former members of the Royal Australian Air Force and their dependants.







Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Board

Creation Date: 1954

Established By/Under: Navy (Canteens) Regulations 1954, regulation 6


Appointed By: Chief of Navy


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 50 616 294 781

Web Site: www.ranccf.com

The Board administers the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund to provide sustainable recreational and lifestyle benefits to serving Navy members. The Board was prescribed as a Commonwealth authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997 on 1 July 2007.

Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund

Creation Date: 1947

Established By/Under: Services Trust Fund Act 1947, section 24




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 49 934 525 476

Web Site: www.defence.gov.au/dpe/dpsa/ranrtf

The Fund provides benevolent assistance in the form of loans to sailors and their families who, as a consequence of a sailor’s incapacitation or death, are experiencing financial hardship.





E. E. STATUTORY CORPORATIONS (THAT ARE NEITHER COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES NOR ENCOMPASSED IN AN FMA ACT AGENCY)

Military Superannuation and Benefits Board of Trustees No.1


Established By/Under: Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991, section 18

Constituted By: Chair, 2 employer representatives and 2 employee representatives

Appointed By: Minister for Defence or Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 26 of the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991

ABN: 72 406 779 248

Web Site: www.militarysuper.gov.au

The Board is responsible for the administration of the Military and Superannuation Benefits (MSB) Scheme, and the management and investment of the MSB Fund, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Trust Deed established for the scheme. The day-to-day administration of the scheme is performed by ComSuper (see Finance and Deregulation portfolio, Section C) on the Board’s behalf. Accordingly, ComSuper collects superannuation contributions, maintains members’ accounts, administers payments and issues member statements.







F1. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

AAF Company (Army Amenities Fund Company)



Appointed By: Chief of Army appoints the President and up to four directors. The company, by resolution in a general meeting, appoints up to four directors.



Materiality: Small


ABN: 82 008 629 490

ACN: 008 629 490

Web Site: www.armyholidays.com.au

The AAF Company operates and leases holiday facilities for the use of members of the Australian Defence Force (and other persons who meet eligibility criteria). The AAF Company became a Commonwealth company on 1 July 2008.

Australian Strategic Policy Institute Limited (ASPI)






Materiality: Small


ABN: 77 097 369 045

ACN: 097 369 045

Web Site: www.aspi.org.au

ASPI performs research and analysis to inform government and public understanding of strategic and defence issues.





F. COMMONWEALTH COMPANIES UNDER THE CAC ACT

Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Recreational Company (RAAF Welfare Recreational Company)



Appointed By: Chief of Air Force



Materiality: Small


ABN: 45 008 499 303

ACN: 008 499 303

Web Site: www.raafholidays.com.au

The company provides access to discounted recreational accommodation for RAAF members, their families and other eligible persons. It also provides financial support to, and assists in the provision of, recreational facilities and services to RAAF members. The company is trustee of the RAAF Central Welfare Trust Fund and became a Commonwealth company on 1 July 2008.








Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures Limited (CRC-ACS)



Appointed By: Members may each appoint a director, with the exception of the Universities of New South Wales/Sydney and Universities of Melbourne/Monash whose right alternates every two years between the universities in the same state.



ABN: 83 105 346 718

ACN: 105 346 718

Web Site: www.crc-acs.com.au

The company conducts research and development into the design, manufacture, testing, durability and supportability of advanced composite structures. Originally founded in 1991 as the Cooperative Research Centre for Aerospace Structures, CRC-ACS was restructured in 2003. The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (see Section A2) is a member.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Defence Health Limited



Appointed By: Members appoint all directors by an ordinary resolution, however, one person is nominated by the Chief of Army and one by the Chief of the Air Force. The remaining 4 to 7 nominees are nominated on the basis of their specific qualifications and abilities to contribute to the business of the company.



ABN: 80 008 629 481

ACN: 008 629 481

Web Site: www.defencehealth.com.au

The company is a registered private health insurer that provides tailored health insurance and complementary products to the Defence community. The company operates as a not-for-profit restricted membership health insurer.

International Centre For Complex Project Management Limited





Auditor: UHY Haines Norton

ABN: 77 127 367 373

ACN: 127 367 373

Web Site: www.iccpm.com

The company seeks to establish a global network concerning complex project management and funds and conducts related research. The membership of the company comprises representatives from international and national partner organisations. The Commonwealth is represented by the Defence Materiel Organisation (see Section C) as a "partner" of the company, in accordance with the company’s constitution, and is entitled to appoint a member of the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Navy Health Ltd

Creation Date 2 May 2000


Appointed By: Members appoint all directors by an ordinary resolution. The Chief of Navy nominates one director.



ABN: 61 092 229 000

ACN: 092 229 000

Web Site: www.navyhealth.com.au

The company operates as a not-for-profit restricted membership health insurer, providing a range of insurance and financial products to members of the Defence community. Navy Health Ltd was formerly known as the Navy Health Benefits Society.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

G2. LIMITED BY SHARES

CRC CARE Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Members of the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment



ABN: 97 113 908 044

ACN: 113 908 044

Web Site: www.crccare.com

The company oversees the commercial activities of the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment. Specifically, the company develops technologies and methods for assessing contamination risks in land, groundwater and the air. Defence owns a 15.53% share in the company.

Spire Innovations Pty Limited



Appointed By: Members of the former CRC for Sensor Signal and Information Processing (CSSIP)



ABN: 33 078 945 856

ACN: 078 945 856

Web Site: www.cssip.edu.au

The company has an exclusive license for the commercialisation of CSSIP intellectual property. CSSIP has been wound up, but the company continues to represent the interests of the CRC’s members. Defence became a shareholder of Spire Innovations in June 2006 and holds a 12.5% share in the company.








Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health (CMVH)


Governed By: 12 committee members, comprising the Chair, the Director of CMVH, 2 persons representing the Department, 2 representing the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 2 from the University of Queensland, 2 from the University of Adelaide and 2 from Charles Darwin University

Appointed By: Participants


ABN: No registered ABN

Web Site: www.uq.edu.au/cmvh

The Centre is a joint-initiative of the Department, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and a consortium of universities and their allied teaching hospitals. The Centre was established to provide a national base of expertise on military health issues (see also Veterans’ Affairs, Section H1).





H. OTHER ENTITIES


Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Inc. (ACPMH)


Governed By: 8 committee members, comprising representatives from the Department (1), the Repatriation Commission in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (2), the University of Melbourne (1) and independent members (3), including the Chair. The Director of the ACPMH is appointed ex officio.



Auditor: Cummings Flavel McCormack Assurance

Association Number: A0040382V

ABN: 47 720 569 707

ARBN: 095 202 994

Web Site: www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au

ACPMH provides expert advice and services to the Australian Defence Force and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs concerning the treatment for mental disabilities in the veteran community (see also Veterans’ Affairs, Section H2) ACPMH is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Vic) and is based in the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services. The Department, the Repatriation Commission (see Veterans’ Affairs, Section E) and the University of Melbourne were the founding members and independent members elected to the board of management also become members of the association.


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G. Other Companies

7



H. Other Entities 1



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 47

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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (the Department)






ABN: 40 376 417 416

Web Site: www.deewr.gov.au

The Department develops policy and delivers programs relating to education, workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education (MCTEE)


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers with portfolio responsibility for tertiary education and employment


Web Site: www.deewr.gov.au/Skills

MCTEE considers inter-jurisdictional matters relating to the national approach to tertiary education and employment. The National Senior Officials Committee (NSOC) assists the MCTEE by providing secretariat support, implementing MCTEE decisions and monitoring the effectiveness of the national tertiary education and employment system. The National VET Equity Advisory Council (NVEAC) advises MCTEE on suggested reforms to the national training system.

Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA)

Creation Date: 1993

Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with portfolio responsibility for education, employment, training and youth affairs. Officials representing Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island are observers.


Web Site: www.mceecdya.edu.au

MCEECDYA discusses and coordinates inter-jurisdictional objectives relating to education, employment, training and youth affairs. The Australian Education Systems Officials Committee (AESOC) (see Section A3), a forum of Australian and New Zealand Chief Executive Officers with portfolio responsibility for education and training, implements the decisions of MCEECDYA.






Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council

Creation Date: 1996

Constituted By: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and State and Territory Ministers with portfolio responsibility for workplace relations, workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety. The relevant New Zealand Minister is an observer.


Web Site: www.workplace.gov.au/workplace

The Council discusses inter-jurisdictional objectives relating to workplace relations, workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety issues. The Council refers its recommendations to the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments for consideration.








Australian Education Systems Officials Committee


Constituted By: Chief Executives representing Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand agencies with portfolio responsibility for education and training


Web Site www.thelearningfederation.edu.au

The Committee implements the decisions of MCEECDYA (see Section A3). The Secretary of the Department represents the Australian Government on the Committee.

Australian Qualifications Framework Council


Constituted By: Independent Chair and 8 other officials representing Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies with portfolio responsibility for education and training

Appointed By: MCEECDYA (see Section A3)


Web Site: www.aqf.edu.au

The Council is the custodian of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and advises MCEECDYA and MCTEE (see Section A3) on technical issues relating to the AQF.






Council of Australian Governments Working Group on the Productivity Agenda - Education, Skills, Training and Early Childhood Development


Constituted By: Minister for Education and State and Territory Ministers with portfolio responsibility for Premier and Cabinet (or equivalent), Treasury, Employment, Education and Workplace Relations


Web Site: www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling

The Working Group examines and develops proposals relating to the reform of workplace relations, education, skills and early childhood development.

Joint Committee on Higher Education


Constituted By: 9 representatives from Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies with portfolio responsibility for higher education



The Committee convenes to consider inter-jurisdictional issues relating to higher education and advises MCEECDYA on technical higher education matters.

Joint Committee on International Education


Constituted By: 9 representatives from Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies with portfolio responsibility for international education



The Committee advises MCEECDYA (see Section A3) on the strategic direction of international education.







A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Accreditation Decisions Review Committee

Creation Date: April 1998

Constituted By: 9 members comprising persons who have expertise in childcare and law

Appointed By: Minister for Education


Web Site: www.adrc.org.au

The Committee, under section 16 of the Child Care Act 1972, reviews the accreditation decisions of the National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) (see Section H2) and refers its recommendations for adoption by NCAC.

Australian Information and Communications Technology in Education Committee


Constituted By: 23 members comprising 2 representing the Commonwealth, 1 representing each State and Territory school system, 1 representing Catholic schools, 1 representing independent schools, 1 representing each State and Territory vocational training and education system and 3 representing higher education institutions

Appointed By: Each member is appointed by the respective nominating authorities but membership is limited to senior executives


Web Site: www.aictec.edu.au

The Committee provides advice on education-related information technology matters to Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for education and training.






Business, Industry and Higher Education Collaboration Council


Constituted By: 12 members comprising officials from the higher education, research and business sectors, and one representative from the Department



Web Site: www.dest.gov.au/highered/bihecc

The Council advises the Minister on measures which may promote collaborative relationships between higher education institutions, business and industry.

Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council





Web Site: www.dest.gov.au/sectors

The Council advises the Minister and the Department on higher education issues, recommends awards under the Indigenous Staff Scholarships Program, advises on strategies to enhance the career paths of Indigenous staff employed in higher education institutions and coordinates the annual Indigenous Higher Education Conference.







National Industry Skills Committee



Appointed By: Minister for Employment Participation appoints the Chair and 3 industry representatives. Other members include a representative from a national or state employee association and 4 employer representatives nominated by the Australian Industry Group, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Business Council of Australia and the National Farmers’ Federation.


Web Site: www.nisc.tvetaustralia.com.au

The Committee advises MCEECDYA (see Section A3) on workforce planning and training priorities.

National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy Advisory Committee


Constituted By: 18 members, comprising representatives from peak consumer bodies, service providers, employers, union organisations and other experts

Appointed By: Minister for Employment Participation



The Council advises the Minister for Employment Participation on the National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy.






National Quality Council


Constituted By: 14 members, comprising 4 industry representatives, 1 ACTU representative, 3 National Senior Officials Committee members, 1 representative from the Australian Government, 2 education provider representatives and 2 nominees of the Client Action Group



Web Site: www.nqc.tvetaustralia.com.au

The Council monitors and reviews the performance and compliance of training providers against the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards. The Council is a committee of the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (see Section A3).








Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC)


Established By/Under: Workplace Relations Act 1996, section 61

Constituted By: President, 2 Vice Presidents, Deputy Presidents and Commissioners


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 126 of the Workplace Relations Act 1996

Web Site: www.airc.gov.au

The AIRC is a tribunal for employees and employers with jurisdiction for industrial disputes, termination of employment, award modernisation and industrial action. In accordance with the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009, the AIRC will be abolished on 31 December 2009, when it will be replaced by Fair Work Australia.

Contributions Review Panel


Established By/Under: Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, section 54


Appointed By: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations



The Panel reviews and determines the criteria for determining the annual contributions that training providers, who are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students, are obliged to make to the Education Services for Overseas Students Assurance Fund. The Fund Manager calculates and collects each provider’s contribution based on the criteria. The Fund protects the interests of overseas students by ensuring placement in a suitable alternative course, or having their contributions refunded, if the provider cannot deliver the purchased course. CRP also hears and determines providers’ appeals against determinations of their contributions.






Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal


Established By/Under: Defence Act 1903, section 58G

Constituted By: 3 members, comprising a presidential member of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission as President, a person with industrial relations experience and a person who was formerly a member of the Permanent Forces

Appointed By: Governor-General, section 58G


Web Site: www.dfrt.gov.au

The Tribunal inquires into and determines the salaries and allowances of members of the Australian Defence Force. It may also inquire into and make determinations on prescribed matters referred to it under the Act. Under the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Department is responsible for the Tribunal through sections 58F to 58Q of the Defence Act 1903 (see also in the Defence portfolio, Section B1).

Education Investment Fund Advisory Board


Established By/Under: Nation-building Funds Act 2008, section 170

Constituted By: Chair, 2 other members, and 3 ex officio members comprising the Chief Scientist of Australia, the Secretary of the Department, and the Secretary of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

Appointed By: Minister for Education and the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research


Web Site: www.deewr.gov.au/eif

The Board advises the Ministers about payments for developing infrastructure relating to research, higher education, and vocational education and training.







National Workplace Relations Consultative Council


Established By/Under: National Workplace Relations Consultative Council Act 2002, section 4

Constituted By: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and 14 other members




The Council is the peak consultative body on workplace relations issues originally established in 1977.

Remuneration Tribunal


Established By/Under: Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973, section 4

Constituted By: President and 2 other members

Appointed By: Governor-General, section 4

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 12AA of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973

Web Site: www.remtribunal.gov.au

The Tribunal determines, reports on, and advises on remuneration arrangements, including allowances and entitlements. The Tribunal has jurisdiction for federal parliamentarians, judicial and non-judicial offices of federal courts and tribunals, full-time and part-time holders of various public offices and principal executive offices.






Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC)


Established By/Under Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act), section 89A

Constituted By: Chair, Chief Executive Officer of Comcare and 9 other members, 7 of whom are representative appointments and 2 are appointments based on qualifications and experience.

Appointed By: Governor-General, section 89F

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 89S of the SRC Act and section 75 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (OHS Act)

Web Site: www.srcc.gov.au

The SRCC administers the regulatory functions of the SRC Act and the OHS Act, other than those functions assigned to Comcare (see Section D). The SRCC does not employ its own staff and does not have its own budget. Under section 72A of the SRC Act, Comcare provides the SRCC with secretariat support.







Skills Australia


Established By/Under: Skills Australia Act 2008

Constituted By: 7 members, representing industries, unions, academics and training providers


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 27 of the Skills Australia Act 2008

Web Site: www.skillsaustralia.gov.au

Skills Australia advises the Minister on measures to address the emerging and future workforce development and skills.

Tradesmen’s Rights Regulation Committees


Established By/Under: Tradesmen’s Rights Regulation Act 1946, sections 12 to 33E

Constituted By: Central Trades Committees and other experts as required




The Committees review and determine the criteria for the official recognition of engineering, boilermaking, blacksmithing electrical, sheet metal and boot trade qualifications, for persons who received their training outside Australia.







Federal Safety Commissioner


Established By/Under: Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department, section 29

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 14 of the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005

Web Site: www.fsc.gov.au

The Commissioner develops and promotes standards relating to occupational health and safety in the Australian building and construction industry.







Australian Industrial Registry (AIR)


Established By/Under: Workplace Relations Act 1996, section 128

Constituted By: Registrar, Deputy Registrars and staff employed under the Public Service Act 1999

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Registrar (section 133) and the Deputy Registrar (section 141)

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 132 of the Workplace Relations Act 1996



Materiality: Small

ABN: 83 674 573 738

Web Site: www.airc.gov.au

The Registry provides administrative support to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) and publishes the decisions, orders and awards of the AIRC (see Section B1). The Registry also assists consumers with advice on applications and procedures. The AIR will cease to exist on 31 December 2009, when it will be replaced by Fair Work Australia (see also Section C).






Fair Work Australia (FWA)


Established By/Under: Fair Work Australia Act 2009, section 575

Constituted By: President, Deputy Presidents, Commissioners and Minimum Wage Panel Members (collectively known as FWA Members), a General Manager and staff employed under the Public Service Act 1999.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the FWA Members (section 626) and the General Manager (section 660)

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 652 of the Fair Work Australia Act 2009



Materiality: Small

ABN: 93 614 579 199

Web Site: www.fwa.gov.au

FWA monitors compliance with workplace laws and provides information, advice and assistance on workplace issues. FWA will also assume the functions of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (31 December 2009), the Australian Industrial Registry (31 December 2009), and the Workplace Authority (31 January 2010). See also Sections B1 and C for descriptions of these bodies.







Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC)


Established By/Under: Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005 (the BCII Act), section 26

Constituted By: Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, two Deputy Commissioners, and staff employed under the Public Service Act 1999

Appointed By: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations appoints the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners, section 15

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 14 of the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005



Materiality: Small

ABN: 68 003 725 098

Web Site: www.abcc.gov.au

The ABCC monitors and promotes compliance with workplace relations laws and the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry in the Australian building and construction industry. The Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2009 would abolish the ABCC and replace it with a new statutory authority, the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate.






Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman


Established By/Under: Fair Work Australia Act 2009, section 696

Constituted By: Fair Work Ombudsman (Ombudsman), Inspectors and staff employed under the Public Service Act 1999

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Ombudsman (section 687), Inspectors are appointed by the Ombudsman (section 700)

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 686 of the Fair Work Australia Act 2009



Materiality: Small

ABN: 43 884 188 232

Web Site: www.fwo.gov.au

The Office is an inspectorate which appoints Fair Work Inspectors to monitor and promote compliance with workplace relations laws. The Office replaces functions previously performed by the Workplace Ombudsman.







Safe Work Australia


Established By/Under: Safe Work Australia Act 2008, section 5

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer, staff employed under the PS Act to assist the CEO, and the Safe Work Australia Council.

Appointed By: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations appoints the CEO and the members of the Council.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 70 of the Safe Work Australia Act 2008




ABN: 81 840 374 163

Web Site: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au

Safe Work Australia assists the Safe Work Australia Council in its review of occupational health and safety outcomes and workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia, for the purposes of making reform-focussed recommendations to the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council. It is jointly-funded by the Commonwealth and the States and Territories. The Safe Work Australia Council comprises the Chair, members representing the Commonwealth and each State and Territory, 2 members representing workers’ interests and 2 members representing employers’ interests. The CEO is an ex officio member. Safe Work Australia replaced functions previously administered by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council. Note: Safe Work Australia became a Statutory Agency under the PS Act on 1 November 2009, after commencing as an Executive Agency on 1 July 2009.






Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Seacare)


Established By/Under: Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Seafarers Act), section 103

Constituted By: Chair, Deputy Chair, 2 employer representatives, 2 employee representatives and the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

Appointed By: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. The AMSA CEO is an ex officio member.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, the Seafarers Act (section 125A) and Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 (OHS (MI) Act) (section 114)

PS Act Body: No, Seacare is staffed and resourced by Comcare


Materiality: Small

ABN: 32 745 854 352

Web Site: www.seacare.gov.au

The Authority administers matters within the jurisdiction of the Seafarers Act and the OHS (MI) Act which provides for workers’ compensation, rehabilitation and occupational health and safety regimes for certain seafarers involved in the maritime industry.







Workplace Authority


Established By/Under: Workplace Relations Act 1996, section 153B. Prescribed as an agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 on 1 July 2007.

Constituted By: Workplace Authority Director, the Workplace Authority Deputy Directors and the staff of the Authority.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Workplace Authority Director by written instrument.




Materiality: Small

ABN: 37 243 205 024

Web Site: www.workplaceauthority.gov.au

The Workplace Authority educates persons on the rights and obligations of parties covered by federal workplace relations legislation, provides information on the making of workplace agreements, processes the lodgement of workplace agreements, applies the fairness test to workplace agreements, and where appropriate, refers matters for investigation by the Workplace Ombudsman and Workplace Inspectors.

The Workplace Authority will cease to exist on 31 January 2010, after which its functions will be performed by Fair Work Australia (see also Section C).






Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)


Established By/Under: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act 2008, section 5

Constituted By: 13 members, comprising the Chair, Deputy Chair, and one other member nominated by the Commonwealth Minister for Education, one nominated by the National Catholic Education Commission, one nominated by the Independent Schools Council of Australia and 8 other members, each of whom are nominated by a different State or Territory education minister.



PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 54 735 928 084

Web Site: www.acara.edu.au

ACARA develops and administers national school curriculums, develops and administers national assessments, collects and publishes school performance data, provides school curriculum resource services and provides support to teachers.







Australian National University (ANU)


Established By/Under: Australian National University Act 1991, section 4 continues in existence the body created by the Australian National University Act 1949

Constituted By: 15 member Council, comprising the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, seven members appointed by the Minister, a person who is either a Dean or the Head of a Research School, a member of the academic staff of the Faculties, a member of the academic staff of the Institute of Advanced Studies, a member of the general staff of the University, an undergraduate student of the University and a postgraduate student of the University

Appointed By: Minister for Education appoints seven members on the recommendation of the Nominations Committee of Council.


PS Act Body: No

GFS Classification: Unclassified

Materiality: Small

ABN: 52 234 063 906

Web Site: www.anu.edu.au

The University comprises over 200 buildings on the Acton campus, Canberra, and the other smaller campuses of Mt Stromlo Observatory (west of Canberra), Siding Spring Observatory (near Coonabarabran), North Australia Research Unit (Darwin) and Kioloa (Bawley Point). The ANU is the only university established by Commonwealth law.






Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation


Established By/Under: Coal Mining (Long Service Leave Funding) Act 1992, section 6

Constituted By: Chair, Deputy Chair and 4 other members



PS Act Body: No

GFS Classification: PFC


ABN: 12 039 670 644


The Corporation administers the Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave Fund (the Fund). The Fund provides reimbursement payments to employers who must pay long service leave entitlements to persons employed in the black coal industry.







Comcare


Established By/Under: Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act), section 68

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer under subsection 74(1A)

Appointed By: Governor-General, subsection 74(1A)





ABN: 41 640 788 304

Web Site: www.comcare.gov.au

Comcare works with the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (see Section B1) to administer the Comcare scheme in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 and the SRC Act. Comcare processes the workers' compensation claims of Australian Government employees, manages the common law asbestos claims of the Australian Government and provides administrative support to the Seafarers' Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (see Section B1). Comcare does not have a governing board and its CEO is the sole director for the purposes of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.







Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited (ALTC)





PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small


ABN: 30 109 826 628

ACN: 109 826 628

Web Site: www.altc.edu.au

The company manages a grants scheme for innovation in learning and teaching, reviews and reports on national assessment practices, develops benchmarking tools, manages an international experts visiting program and coordinates the Australian Awards for University Teaching. The Commonwealth is the sole member of the company. Formerly known as the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Limited, the company was renamed on 26 June 2008.







Teaching Australia – Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited





PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small


ABN: 17 117 362 740

ACN: 117 362 740

Web Site: www.teachingaustralia.edu.au

Teaching Australia promotes learning activities for teachers and principals, administers the National Awards for Quality Schooling and provides services for the recognition of overseas teaching qualifications. The Commonwealth of Australia is the sole member of the company.







Australian Universities Quality Agency Limited (AUQA)



Appointed By: Minister for Education appoints 3 directors, 5 are appointed by CEOs of higher education institutions, 3 by State and Territory Ministers, and an Executive Director is appointed by the board


Auditor: Russell Simcock

ABN: 59 092 938 200

ACN: 092 938 200

Web Site: www.auqa.edu.au

AUQA audits and reports on measures of quality assurance in Australian higher education institutions. Commonwealth, States and the Territories are the members of the company.

Curriculum Corporation


Governed By: 9 directors comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers for Education

Appointed By: Ex officio


Auditor: William Buck

ABN: 18 007 342 421

ACN: 007 342 421

Web Site: www.curriculum.edu.au

The company reviews and develops the national approach to curriculum service delivery with a particular focus on digital content and the development of digital systems. Commonwealth, States and the Territories are the members of the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

education.au Limited


Governed By: 9 directors comprising an independent Chair, one representing State and Territory government schools, one representing non-government schools, one representing vocational education and training organisations, one representing higher education organisations, one from the Department and three directors who have financial, technical and legal expertise

Appointed By: Minister for Education appoints the Chair. Other directors are appointed in accordance with the company’s Articles of Association.


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 88 058 020 876

ACN: 058 020 876

Web Site: www.educationau.edu.au

The company develops and manages web-based resources that can be used by national education and training institutions. Commonwealth, State and Territory education Ministers are the members of the company.

National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER)



Appointed By: Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers for Education


Auditor: South Australian Auditor-General

ABN: 87 007 967 311

ACN: 007 967 311

Web Site: www.ncver.edu.au

NCVER provides research and statistics on vocational education and training. Commonwealth, States and the Territories are the members of the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Australia Limited (TVET Australia)



Appointed By: Minister for Education appoints 4 directors, State and Territory Ministers responsible for education appoint 2 directors, and up to a further 2 directors may be appointed by the directors to provide relevant expertise.



ABN: 99 062 758 632

ACN: 062 758 632

Web Site: www.atpl.net.au

The members of the company are the members of the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (see MCTEE in Section A3). The company provides secretariat services for the National Quality Council (see Section A6), the National Industry Skills Committee (see Section A6), the Flexible Learning Advisory Group (a working group of the National Senior Officials Committee (see MCTEE in Section A3)), and the National VET Equity Advisory Council (see MCTEE in Section A3). The company is also responsible for the National Audit and Registration Agency which manages the audit and registration of multi-jurisdictional training organisations under delegation from the States and Territories.






G. OTHER COMPANIES


ANU Enterprise Pty Limited



Appointed By: Australian National University (ANU) Vice Chancellor



ABN: 31 008 548 650

ACN: 008 548 650

Web Site: www.anuenterprise.com.au

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ANU, provides education and training services to overseas and local students, manages research contracts, commercialises scientific instruments, and provides administrative and financial support services to the ANU.

Australian Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd



Appointed By: ANU Enterprise Pty Limited



ABN: 43 008 644 273

ACN: 008 644 273

Web Site: www.anuenterprise.com.au

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANU Enterprise Pty Limited, develops, manufactures and commercialises the technical scientific instruments known as the SHRIMP and the Alphachron.







National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc (NCAC)


Governed By: 8 committee members



Association Number: Y1501209

ABN: 82 270 247 664

ARBN: 110 877 524

Web Site: www.ncac.gov.au

NCAC administers the Australian Government’s Child Care Quality Assurance systems for long day care, family day care and outside school hours child care services. NCAC promotes quality in child care and administers accreditation and compliance processes. It also collects statistical data for the Department and may investigate complaints concerning quality in child care. NCAC’s decisions are reviewed by the Accreditation Decisions Review Committee (see Section A6). NCAC is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984 (NSW) and its members, for association purposes, comprise its 8 committee members.


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G. Other Companies

4



H. Other Entities 8



H3. Trusts 1

TOTAL 117

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ENVIRONMENT, WATER, HERITAGE AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO 212




Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (the Department)



Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 63 of the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act).



ABN: 34 190 894 983

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au

The Department develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


213environment, water, heritage and the arts Portfolio






Artbank


Constituted By: Director of Artbank and a 6 member Advisory Board

Appointed By: Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts


ABN: 98 007 796 347

Web Site: www.artbank.gov.au

Artbank administers a public art rental program established to support Australian visual artists and craftspeople.

Australian Antarctic Division (AAD)


Constituted By: Director of the AAD and staff


ABN: 56 428 630 676

Web Site: www.aad.gov.au

The AAD administers matters relating to Australia’s interests in the Australian Antarctic Territory and the territories of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

National Portrait Gallery


Constituted By: Director and a 7 member advisory board




Web Site: www.portrait.gov.au

The Gallery develops, maintains and exhibits a representative collection of portraits of subjects who have made a major impact upon Australia. The collection is maintained for the purposes of fostering enquiry, research, discussion and interpretation of the culture, history and diversity of Australia.







Cultural Ministers Council


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with portfolio responsibility for arts and cultural affairs. Representatives from the Australian Local Government Association and the governments of Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island are observers.


Web Site: www.cmc.gov.au

The Council is a ministerial forum that considers issues of shared and national significance relating to culture and the arts in Australia.

Environment Protection and Heritage Council


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with portfolio responsibility for environment and heritage.


Web Site: www.ephc.gov.au

The Council is a forum convened for the purpose of developing and coordinating national policy on environmental protection.

Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Council


Constituted By: Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and the Minister for Tourism and the Queensland Ministers for the Environment and for Tourism.


Web Site: www.gbrmpa.gov.au/corp_site/management

The Council convenes for the purposes of developing and coordinating a national policy approach to matters concerning the Great Barrier Reef.







Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum


Established By/Under: Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement signed in October 2000 and recognised in the Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement Act 2001.

Constituted By: Minister for Climate Change and Water, one Minister representing Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory, and other ministers in relevant portfolios who may be declared as observers.


Web Site: www.lebmf.gov.au/forum

The Forum develops policies and strategies concerning the management of the Lake Eyre Basin Agreement Area, in accordance with the purposes, objectives and principles set out in the agreement.

Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council


Established By/Under: Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, clause 8 - originally contained in the Schedule to the Murray-Darling Basin Act 1993 and now in the Schedule to the Water Act 2007.

Constituted By: Chair (Commonwealth Minister for Climate Change and Water), up to 2 other Commonwealth Ministers and up to 3 Ministers from the relevant States or Territories.


Web Site: www.mdbc.gov.au/about/murraydarling_basin_ministerial_council

The Council develops and coordinates policy for effective planning and sustainable use of the water, land and other environmental resources of the Murray-Darling Basin. (See also Murray-Darling Basin Authority in Section C).






Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC)


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with portfolio responsibility for primary industries and conservation and natural resource management.



The Council convenes to coordinate and develop policies and plans concerning the management of natural resources. It was established by a Council of Australian Governments agreement in July 2001. NRMMC is supported by the Natural Resource Management Standing Committee of Officials (NRMMC is also listed under the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio, Section A3).

Wet Tropics Ministerial Council


Constituted By: Up to 2 members from each of the Australian and Queensland governments.

Appointed By: Intergovernmental agreement between the Prime Minister and the Premier of Queensland


Web Site: www.wettropics.gov.au

The Council co-ordinates policy and program funding relating to the Wet Tropics of Queensland. The Council also approves management plans and appoints the Wet Tropics Management Authority Board.








Council of Heads of Australian Botanic Gardens




Web Site: www.cpbr.gov.au/chabg

The Council reviews the development and strategic direction of the botanic gardens in each capital city and other related public gardens. Members are the directors of the botanic gardens from each jurisdiction. The Council meets twice yearly and its secretariat is located at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Cultural Ministers Council Standing Committee


Constituted By: Officials representing Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand departments with portfolio responsibility for the arts and culture. Officials representing Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea and the Australian Local Government Association are observers.

Appointed By: Cultural Ministers Council (CMC)


Web Site: www.cmc.gov.au

The Committee considers issues of national significance relating to culture and the arts in Australia, with a view to progressing the agenda and implementing the decisions of the CMC.

Environment Protection and Heritage Standing Committee

Creation Date: 2001

Constituted By: Officials representing Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand environment and heritage departments.

Appointed By: Environment Protection and Heritage Council members



The Committee is the principal adviser to the Environment Protection and Heritage Council.






Fraser Island World Heritage Area Management Committee


Constituted By: Australian and Queensland Government officials and chairs of the three Fraser Island advisory committees. A Councillor from the local council attends as an observer.



The Committee develops and coordinates policies for the management of the Fraser Island World Heritage Area. The Committee reports to the relevant Australian and Queensland Government Ministers.

Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection Plan Intergovernmental Steering Committee

Creation Date: 2003

Constituted By: Senior officials representing Commonwealth and State agencies involved with the Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection Plan.



The Committee reports to the Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Council and relevant Commonwealth and State Government Ministers on the design and operation of the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. It is supported by a project team of the associated departments’ officers, known as the Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection Plan Intergovernmental Operational Committee. Commonwealth members represent the Department, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Queensland members represent the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.







Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area Management Committee


Constituted By: 3 members, chaired by the Director of the New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service, other members are nominated by the Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust and the Department.



The Committee, under the direction of relevant Australian and NSW Government Ministers, convenes to develop and coordinate policies for the management of Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. It reports to the relevant Australian and New South Wales Government Ministers.

Historic Shipwreck Delegates Committee


Established By/Under: Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976, section 30

Constituted By: Delegated officials representing Commonwealth, State, Northern Territory and Norfolk Island by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.


Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/shipwrecks

The Committee develops and coordinates national policy and strategy on historic shipwreck protection.






Heritage Chairs and Officials of Australia and New Zealand (HCOANZ)


Constituted By: Chair of the Commonwealth, State and Territory heritage councils and the manager or chief executive of each associated government heritage agency. New Zealand is represented by the Chair of the Maori Heritage Council and Chief Executive of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. The Commonwealth provides Secretariat support and is represented by the First Assistant Secretary of the Department’s Heritage Division, and the Chair of the Australian Heritage Council.

Appointed By: Respective body or agency



HCOANZ is a reference committee for the Environment Protection and Heritage Council and was previously known as the Standing Committee for the Heritage Ministers Ministerial Council 1996-2001.

Marine and Coastal Committee

Creation Date: 2001


Appointed By: 6 members are appointed by agency heads of the Department, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. The other members are appointed by the States and the Northern Territory. The Chair is appointed by the Natural Resource Management Standing Committee (NRMSC).


Web Site: www.mincos.gov.au/nrm_standing_committee

The Committee advises the NRMSC on issues of national significance relating to the conservation and ecologically sustainable development of marine and coastal ecosystems and resources.







National Chemicals Environmental Management (NChEM) Working Group


Constituted By: Representatives from Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies

Appointed By: By respective governments

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports through the annual report of the Department.


The Group reviews and develops strategies to counter the environmental impacts of chemicals. The Group reports to the Environment Protection and Heritage Council.

National Education for Sustainability Network



Appointed By: Representatives are appointed by respective Commonwealth, State and Territory Government environment and education agencies.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but activities are reported in the annual report of the Department.

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/education/network

The Network develops a national coordinated approach to delivery of environmental education, promoting more efficient use of resources and better outcomes.






Natural Resource Management Standing Committee

Creation Date: 2001

Appointed By: Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC)

Constituted By: 23 members comprising department heads and Chief Executive Officers of relevant Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand government agencies. Officials representing the Australian Local Government Association and the Papua New Guinea government are observers.


Web Site: www.mincos.gov.au/nrm_standing_committee

The Committee advises the NRMMC on technical aspects of national resource management.

Return of Indigenous Cultural Property (RICP) Management Committee


Constituted By: The RICP Management Committee comprises representatives of each State and the Northern Territory. The Director of Museums Australia (the peak body for the Museums sector) is an ex officio member. The Management Committee is chaired by the Assistant Secretary, Collections Branch, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

Appointed By: The State and Northern Territory Management Committee members are appointed by the Cultural Ministers Council Standing Committee representative in each State and the Northern Territory.

Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/indigenous/return

The RICP Management Committee oversees the RICP Program by providing advice and feedback on the ongoing activities of the Program. The RICP Program, which commenced in 2001, is a Cultural Ministers Council initiative that funds the National Museum of Australia, the six State museums and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, to return Indigenous ancestral remains and secret sacred objects, held in these collections, to their communities of origin.







Stockholm Intergovernmental Forum

Creation Date: September 2004

Constituted By: Representatives from Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies with an interest in Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Appointed By: Respective governments

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/settlements/chemicals

The Forum convenes to monitor and review progress made on the implementation of the Stockholm Convention on POPs. The Convention came into force on 17 May 2004 and was ratified by Australia on 20 May 2004. The Convention aims to protect human health and the environment from the effects of POPs with a range of control measures to reduce and, where feasible, eliminate POPs releases, including emissions of by-products.






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Antarctic Animal Ethics Committee


Constituted By: 10 members, 1 alternate member, and 1 ex officio member




The Committee reviews the Australian Antarctic Division’s compliance with the practices mandated by the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. The Committee comprises a person with substantial recent experience in animal experimentation, a veterinarian, a person with a demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals, an independent member of the wider community, and the Chief Scientist of the Australian Antarctic Division. Secretariat support is provided by the Australian Antarctic Division. The body reports directly to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.

Antarctic Research Assessment Committee


Constituted By: Relevant Program Leaders from the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) of the Department, the AAD Chief Scientist, independent members and a Chair.

Appointed By: Director of AAD



The Committee assists the AAD in the implementation of the Australian Antarctic science strategic plans. It also assesses research proposals for the Australian Antarctic Science Program and applications for funding under the Australian Antarctic Science Grants Program.







Antarctic Science Advisory Committee

Creation Date: 1985

Constituted By: 13 members comprising 9 drawn from the scientific community, 2 ex officio members and 2 ex officio observers




The Committee advises the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on the scientific aspects of Australia’s policies and interest in the Antarctic.

Australian Antarctic Names and Medal Committee

Creation Date: 1952





The Committee advises the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on proposed names for features in the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and the McDonald Islands, and on nominations to be made to the Governor-General for the award of the Australian Antarctic Medal.

Australian Antarctic Program Human Research Ethics Committee






The Committee monitors research involving humans within the Australia's Antarctic Science Program and reports directly to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.






Australian Biological Resources Study Advisory Committee





Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity

The Committee provides technical advice to the Minister by assessing and recommending funding for research grants, contracts, training schemes, and developing strategic and operational priorities and directions for the program.

Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh) Community and Scientific Advisory Committee



Appointed By: Chair is nominated by the Australian Government and other members are appointed by the Queensland government in consultation with the Australian Government.


Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/heritage

The Committee advises the Australian World Heritage Advisory Committee (see also Section A6) on matters relating to the protection, conservation, presentation and management of the Riversleigh component of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites and ensures that appropriate consideration is given to the wishes of the local Indigenous community in relation to management of Riversleigh.







Australian Marine Mammal Centre Steering Committee

Creation Date: 2006




Web Site: www.marinemammals.gov.au/ammc-grants-scheme

The Committee oversees the activity and delivery of the Australian Marine Mammal Centre Objectives. It reports to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts as part of the Commonwealth Environment Research Facilities program. The Steering Committee is primarily advised by the National Marine Mammal Advisory Committee, but may also seek advice directly from the National Marine Mammal Scientific Committee, the Leader of the Australian Marine Mammal Centre or other sources.

Australian Water Information Advisory Council (AWIAC)


Constituted By: 7 members from agencies with water-related responsibilities, plus one member from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Appointed By: Director of Meteorology


Web Site: www.bom.gov.au/water

The Committee provides strategic oversight of the activities of the Bureau of Meteorology’s role in providing water information.






Australian World Heritage Advisory Committee


Constituted By: Chair (a representative of the World Heritage Advisory Committee), and two representatives from the Australian World Heritage Indigenous Network.

Appointed By: Environment Heritage and Protection Council



The Committee provides advice to ministers on issues affecting Australia's World Heritage properties.

Bureau of Meteorology Advisory Board


Constituted By: 8 members reflective of the Bureau’s stakeholder community with the Secretary of the Department and the Director of Meteorology as ex officio members.

Appointed By: Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Bureau of Meteorology.

Web Site: www.bom.gov.au/inside/advisory_board

The Board advises the Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts and the Director of Meteorology on issues of relevance to the proper discharge of the functions of the Bureau, including the national and international environment for meteorological service provision, the Bureau’s corporate strategy and other issues.







Committee on Taxation Incentives for the Arts



Appointed By: Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts


Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives/cultural_gifts_program

The Committee oversees the administration of the Cultural Gifts Program.

Contemporary Music Touring Program Committee





Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/arts/contemporary_music_touring_program

The Contemporary Music Touring Program Committee assesses applications for funding of musical performances across Australia and makes recommendations to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.

Festivals Australia Committee


Constituted By: 6 members (including 1 official representing the Department and 1 official representing the Australia Council ex officio)



Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/arts/festivals_australia

The Festivals Australia Committee assesses applications for festival funding and makes recommendations to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts






Fraser Island World Heritage Area Community Advisory Committee


Constituted By: Up to 11 members nominated by the Commonwealth Government and the Queensland government, including representatives from the tourism industry resident landowners, conservation groups, commercial groups, Indigenous peoples and recreational stakeholders.

Appointed By: Relevant Queensland Minister, with the Chair of the Committee agreed by both governments.



The Committee is a forum for discussions between stakeholders concerning the Fraser Island World Heritage Area. The Committee provides advice, either at the request of the relevant Ministers, the Fraser Island World Heritage Area Management Committee (see Section A), or of its own initiative, on matters relating to the protection, conservation, presentation and management of the Fraser Island World Heritage Area.

Fraser Island World Heritage Area Indigenous Advisory Committee



Appointed By: Relevant Queensland Minister. However, there are 2 co-chairs whose appointments are agreed to by the Australian and Queensland Governments.



The Committee is a forum for persons representing traditional owners of Fraser Island to advise the Fraser Island World Heritage Area (FIWHA) Management Committee on matters relating to the protection, conservation, presentation and management of the FIWHA. The Committee is to facilitate and participate in planning for the FIWHA and negotiate outcomes that benefit the Butchella people.







Fraser Island World Heritage Area Scientific Advisory Committee


Constituted By: Up to 7 members nominated by the Australian and Queensland governments.

Appointed By: Relevant Queensland Minister, with the Chair agreed by both governments



The Committee advises the Fraser Island World Heritage Area Management Committee, on scientific and technical issues related to protection, conservation, presentation and management of the Fraser Island World Heritage Area.

Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area Community Advisory Committee


Constituted By: Up to 15 members nominated by the Commonwealth, New South Wales and Queensland governments.

Appointed By Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.



The Committee advises on the views of community interests regarding the management, planning and use of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, to relevant Commonwealth, NSW and Queensland government ministers. The Committee represents stakeholders including the tourism sector, Indigenous interests and local government interests.






Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee


Constituted By: Up to 8 members nominated by the Commonwealth, New South Wales and Queensland governments.




The Committee advises Commonwealth, NSW and Queensland government ministers on scientific and technical issues relating to the Gondwana Rainforests that are within World Heritage Areas.

Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee


Constituted By: 20 representatives comprising officials representing Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies responsible for water resources, and other regional and State Community members

Appointed By: Minister appoints the Chair. Other members are nominated by State governments, community and industry sectors involved in the Great Artesian Basin, including a community nominee of the Commonwealth Minster for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and a community nominee of the Commonwealth Minister for Climate Change and Water.


Web Site: www.gabcc.org.au

The Committee advises the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (see NRMMC in Section A3) on whole-of-resource management of the Great Artesian Basin and coordinates stakeholder activity.







Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area Advisory Committee


Constituted By: 12 members, including representatives of the tourism sector, Indigenous interests, local government and scientific interests.

Appointed By: Jointly by agreement between the Australian Government and New South Wales Ministers



The Committee advises on the protection, conservation, presentation and management of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

Halon Essential Uses Panel


Constituted By: 4 members, comprising representatives nominated by the national fire protection and insurance industries, unions and conservation groups



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/ozone

The Panel advises the Australian Government on the essentiality of proposed halon use in line with the Essential Use Criteria identified in section 40 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.






Intergovernmental Coastal Advisory Group


Constituted By: Officials representing Commonwealth, State and Northern Territory governments and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA). The Commonwealth representative is the Chair.

Appointed By: Relevant jurisdictions and the ALGA

Annual Report Tabled: No, but it reports within the annual report of the Department.


The Group advises the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council through the Marine and Coastal Committee and the Natural Resource Management Standing Committee on matters of national coastal significance. It identifies and advises on emerging coastal issues at local, State and national levels that would benefit from action through a coordinated national approach.

Lake Eyre Basin Community Advisory Committee


Constituted By: 17 members representing stakeholders who have interests in the Lake Eyre Basin

Appointed By: Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum (see Section A3)


Web Site: www.lebmf.gov.au/cac

Established under clause 5.9 of the Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement 2001, the committee is an advisory body to the Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum. The Department provides secretariat support and contributes to the Committee’s operating expenses under a cost-sharing arrangement with the States.







Lake Eyre Basin Scientific Advisory Panel


Constituted By: 6 members representing persons or organisations with scientific and or technical expertise relevant to the management of Lake Eyre Basin river system.

Appointed By: Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum (see Section A3)


Web Site: www.lebmf.gov.au/sap

Established under clause 7.1 of the Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement 2001, the Panel advises the Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum on scientific and technical issues relating to the implementation of the Agreement. The Department provides secretariat support and contributes to operating expenses under an agreed cost-sharing arrangement with the States.

Maintaining Australia’s Biodiversity Hotspots Programme Expert Advisory Body

Creation Date: 2004

Constituted By: 7 members representing persons or organisations with an interest in the scientific, economic and biological aspects of diversity conservation.



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/hotspots

The Advisory Body advises the Minister on the development of the Maintaining Australia’s Biodiversity Hotspots Programme.






National Council for Education for Sustainability


Constituted By: 15 members comprising officials representing government agencies, academics and industry stakeholders.



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/education/neec

The Council advises the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on the development of national educational materials to promote the concept of sustainability. Formerly known as the National Environmental Education Council.

National Cultural Heritage Forum

Creation Date: 1996

Constituted By: Non-government organisations with heritage interests




The Forum advises the Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts on policy and practice relating to national cultural heritage.

National Oceans Advisory Group





Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/coasts

The Group is the peak stakeholder body comprising sectoral representatives from industry, and science and conservation organisations, who are selected for their expertise in marine issues. The Group develops the Australian Government's marine planning program, and reports directly to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.







Oceans Board of Management


Constituted By: Chair (Secretary of the Department) and 6 other members

Appointed By: Secretaries of the Department, the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and the heads of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and the Australian Local Government Association.


Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/coasts

The Board is a whole-of-government forum to oversee operational aspects of the Australian Government's marine planning program and oceans policy.

Oceans Policy Science Advisory Group


Constituted By: 20 members comprising officials representing Commonwealth departments and others representing the marine science community.

Appointed By: Minister for Climate Change and Water



The Group facilitates coordination and resource sharing between Australian Government marine science agencies and others in the Australian marine science community. The Group has a particular interest in the bio-physical and socio-economic aspects of marine science.






Playing Australia Committee


Constituted By: 9 members (including 1 person representing the Department and 1 from the Australia Council ex officio)



Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/arts/playing_australia

Playing Australia is a grants program which funds touring professional performing arts in regional Australia. The Committee makes recommendations to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on applications for grants relating to the program.

Shark Bay Community Consultative Committee


Constituted By: Chair of the Shark Bay Scientific Advisory Committee, or a nominated representative, and up to 4 nominees of the Australian Government and up to 4 nominees of the WA Government.

Appointed By: Relevant WA Minister, however, the Chair is appointed jointly by the Australian and WA Governments.


Web Site: www.sharkbay.org

The Committee advises, either at the request of the relevant Ministers, or of its own volition, on matters relating to the protection, conservation, presentation and management of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. The Committee represents stakeholders including the tourism sector, Indigenous interests, and local government and the Chair or nominated representative from the Scientific Advisory Committee.







Shark Bay Scientific Advisory Committee


Constituted By: Chair and up to 3 nominees of the Australian Government and up to 3 nominees of the WA Government.

Appointed By: Relevant WA Minister, however, the Chair is appointed upon agreement by both the Australian and WA governments.


Web Site: www.sharkbay.org

The Committee advises on scientific research priorities, new scientific information or developments, and the appropriateness of research proposals concerning the Shark Bay World Heritage Property.

Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Consultative Committee


Constituted By: 7 members are nominated by the Australian Government, comprising representatives of conservation groups, the scientific community, recreational interests, the aboriginal community, and persons with an interest in cultural heritage. 7 members and the Chair are nominated by the Tasmanian Government, comprising representatives of tourism agencies, local government, land holders, independent conservationists, and the forestry industry.

Appointed By: Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and the equivalent Tasmanian Government Minister jointly appoint the members.



The Committee advises the relevant Commonwealth and Tasmanian Government ministers on matters relating to the protection, conservation, presentation and management of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The Committee represents stakeholders including the tourism sector, Indigenous interests, local government, traditional use and scientific interests.






Visions of Australia Committee

Creation Date: 1993

Constituted By: 10 members with expertise in the collection and display of art.



Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/arts/visions_of_australia

The Visions of Australia program provides funding to eligible organisations to develop and exhibit Australian cultural material across Australia. The Committee assesses applications in accordance with the Visions of Australia Program Guidelines and makes funding recommendations to the Minister.

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Advisory Committee

Creation Date: 2005

Established By/Under: Intergovernmental agreement between the Commonwealth, States, Territories and New Zealand

Constituted By: Officials representing Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand governments

Appointed By: Respective governments


Web Site: www.waterrating.gov.au

The Committee advises the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Regulator (see Section B2) on matters relating to the WELS scheme. The WELS Regulator administers the WELS scheme and enforces the WELS standard which sets out the criteria for rating the water efficiency and performance of each WELS product type. WELS is the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS6400:2005 Water-efficient products—Rating and labeling. This standard is the basis for the star ratings and water consumption and flow displayed on the WELS label.







Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area Traditional Tribal Elders Council


Constituted By: 19 members comprising 3 Elders and 3 Councillors from each of the three tribes traditionally affiliated with the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area and an independent Chair.

Appointed By: Each Traditional Tribal Group appoints its representatives. The Chair is appointed by the Elders Council.



The Elders Council is the peak Indigenous consultative and advisory body for the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area, advising on management of private and public land in the World Heritage Area and cultural heritage issues pursuant to the World Heritage Area Plan of Management. It also advises the Three Traditional Tribal Group representatives on the Community Management Council and Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee.

Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Property Community Management Council


Constituted By: Independent Chair, Chair of the Willandra Lakes Region Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee, 5 representatives of local pastoralists, 2 representatives of local government, 3 representatives of traditionally affiliated Aboriginal communities, 1 representative of the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service, 1 representative of the New South Wales Department of Natural Resources, and 1 representative of the Department.

Appointed By: Relevant New South Wales Minister. The Chair is agreed by both the Australian and NSW Governments



The Council advises relevant Commonwealth and NSW Government ministers on community interests, including those of pastoralists and landholders, concerning the management of Willandra Lakes land within the World Heritage Area.






Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Property Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee


Constituted By: 1 official representing the Department (Chair), 4 members with experience or interest in the protection and conservation of the region, 3 members representing traditionally affiliated Aboriginal members, 3 members representing local pastoralists, 1 member representing the Arid Lands Coalition, 1 member representing the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service and 1 member representing the NSW Department of Natural Resources.

Appointed By: Relevant New South Wales Minister, with a Commonwealth representative as the Chair



The Committee advises relevant Commonwealth and NSW government ministers on scientific and technical issues related to the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area.








Alligator Rivers Region Advisory Committee


Established By/Under: Environment Protection (Alligator Rivers Region) Act 1978, section 16

Constituted By: Chair, 2 ex officio members (Supervising Scientist and Director of National Parks), 1 nominee of the Administrator of the Northern Territory, 1 nominee of an environmental organisation approved by the Minister, 1 nominee of an appropriate Aboriginal Land Council, and other members appointed by the Minister.


Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports through the annual report of the Department.

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/ssd/communication/committees/arrac

The Committee facilitates consultation and information sharing between key stakeholders for the protection and restoration of the environment from the effects of uranium mining operations in the Alligator River Region. Members appointed by the Minister include representatives from the Northern Territory Government, local government, the mining industry, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.

Alligator Rivers Region Technical Committee


Established By/Under: Environment Protection (Alligator Rivers Region) Act 1978, section 22A

Constituted By: Chair, 7 independent scientists and 6 members representing key stakeholders

Appointed By: Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. The 7 independent scientists are nominated by the Federation of Australian Scientists and Technological Societies for their expertise in specific fields.


Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/ssd/communication/committees/arrtc

The Committee advises the Minister on the quality of scientific research into, and the assessment of, the impact of uranium mining on the environment of the Alligator Rivers Region.






Australia-Netherlands Committee on Old Dutch Shipwrecks


Established By/Under: Agreement between the Netherlands and Australia Concerning Old Dutch Shipwrecks found near the coastline of Western Australia, contained in the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976, Schedule 1


Appointed By: 2 members are each appointed by the Australian and the Netherlands Governments


Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/shipwrecks

The Committee determines the ownership and subsequent disposition of the artefacts recovered from Dutch shipwrecks off the coast of Western Australia.

Australian Heritage Council


Established By/Under: Australian Heritage Council Act 2003, section 4

Constituted By: Chair, 6 members and 2 associate members



Web Site: www.ahc.gov.au

The Council advises the Australian Government on policies and programs concerning the preservation of Australian heritage.







Biological Diversity Advisory Committee

Creation Date: 2000

Established By/Under: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, section 504

Constituted By: Chair and 14 members (of whom at least 5 must be scientists and there must not be a majority of Australian Government employees).



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/science/bdac

The Committee advises the Minister on measures relating to biological diversity.

Booderee National Park Board of Management



Constituted By: 12 members comprising a majority of 7 members who are Indigenous people nominated by the traditional owners of the Booderee National Park, the Director of National Parks, the Jervis Bay Territory Administration Regional Director (of the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department), the Commanding Officer of HMAS Creswell, a person who is a scientist familiar with the conservation values of the Jervis Bay region, and a person knowledgeable about ecotourism activities within protected areas.



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/parks/booderee

The Board advises the Minister on operational aspects of the Booderee National Park, and, in conjunction with the Director of National Parks, prepares and implements the Booderee National Park management plan.






Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist




Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/ssd

The Institute, part of the Supervising Scientist Division in the Department, conducts research into environmental protection, the environmental effects of uranium mining and the sustainable management of wetlands.

Film Certification Advisory Board


Established By/Under: Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, subsection 376-260(1) and Film Certification Advisory Board Rules 2008

Constituted By: Chair (a Departmental official) and 2 other members




The Board issues provisional certificates for ‘Location and PDV Offsets’ under section 376-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, which are refundable tax offsets for Australian expenditure incurred in creating films. The Board also advises the Minister on policy relevant to issuing the certificates.







Fuel Standards Consultative Committee


Established By/Under: Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000, section 24

Constituted By: 18 members comprising officials representing the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments, fuel and biofuel producers, a non-government body with an interest in the protection of the environment, automotive and truck industry representatives and a person representing consumers.


Annual Report Tabled: No, reports within the annual report of the Department.

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/fuelquality/standards

The Committee advises the Minister on matters relating to fuel standards. Under the Act, the Minister must consult the Committee before determining a fuel standard or fuel quality information standard, granting an approval to vary a fuel standard for a specified period, changing the contents of the Register of Prohibited Fuel Additives, and preparing guidelines for more stringent fuel standards which may apply in specified areas in Australia.

Hazardous Waste Technical Group


Established By/Under: Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, section 58E

Constituted By: Discretionary number of members, who are persons with expertise in the management of hazardous waste.


Annual Report Tabled: No, reports within the annual report of the Department.

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/settlements/chemicals

The Group advises the Department on the operation of the Act and related issues arising from Australia’s implementation of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (1989).






Indigenous Advisory Committee


Established By/Under: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, section 505A

Constituted By: 12 members comprising Indigenous Australians who have expertise in Indigenous land management, conservation and cultural heritage management



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/indigenous

The Committee advises the Minister on the operation of the Act in relation to activities affecting matters of national environmental significance. Specifically, the Committee reviews the status of World Heritage properties, Ramsar wetlands, nationally threatened species and ecological communities, migratory species, Commonwealth marine areas, uranium mining, and other sites listed on the National Heritage List.

Kakadu National Park Board of Management



Constituted By: 15 members comprising 10 Indigenous persons nominated by the traditional owners of Kakadu National Park, the Director of National Parks, the Assistant Director, Parks Australia North, a representative of the Northern Territory tourism industry, and a representative with experience in nature conservation acceptable to the traditional Aboriginal owners of Kakadu National Park



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/parks/kakadu

The Board prepares and implements, in conjunction with the Director of National Parks, the Kakadu National Park plan of management, monitors the management of the Park, and advises the Minister on developments in the Park.







National Cultural Heritage Committee

Creation Date: 1987

Established By/Under: Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986, section 15

Constituted By: 10 members comprising 4 persons, each of whom represents a different collecting institution, a member of Universities Australia, a nominee of the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and 4 other persons with experience relevant to the cultural heritage of Australia



Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/movable/committee

The Committee advises the Minister on the operation of the Act, the National Cultural Heritage Control List, and the National Cultural Heritage Account.

National Environment Protection Council (NEPC)


Established By/Under: National Environment Protection Council Act 1994, section 8

Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for the environment.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 24 of the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994


NEPC was incorporated into the Environmental Protection and Heritage Council (see Section A3) in June 2001. However, because NEPC has law-making powers under the Act, it retains distinct status within the Environmental Protection and Heritage Council, though it generally has the same members and meets simultaneously.






Natural Heritage Trust Ministerial Board


Established By/Under: Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997, section 40

Constituted By: Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Annual Report Tabled: No, this body is discontinued (see below)

Web Site: www.nht.gov.au/nht

While active, the Board provided a forum for the Ministers to consult with each other about matters relating to the Natural Heritage Trust. The activities of the Trust are now discontinued, although its prescribed functions remain in legislation.

Oil Stewardship Advisory Council


Established By/Under: Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000, section 11

Constituted By: Minimum of 10 members of whom at least one must be an Australian Public Service (APS) employee. The balance of members comprise representatives from industry, State, Territory and local governments.



Web Site: www.oilrecycling.gov.au/council

The Council advises the Minister on the product stewardship arrangements for used oil and oil recycling.

Public Lending Right Committee


Established By/Under: Public Lending Right Act 1985, section 7

Constituted By: Chair and 6 other members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 19 of the Public Lending Right Act 1985

Web Site: www.arts.gov.au/literature/lending_rights

The Committee considers applications made under the Public Lending Right Scheme, determining payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers whose books are in public lending libraries, and advises on the Scheme and the Act.







Threatened Species Scientific Committee



Constituted By: Chair and 9 members


Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports in the annual report of the Department.

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened

The Committee advises on aspects of the Act, including the statutory lists of threatened species, threatened ecological communities, key threatening processes and the adoption of recovery plans and threat abatement plans.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management



Constituted By: 12 members comprising 8 Indigenous persons nominated by the traditional owners of the Park, the Director of National Parks, a nominee of the Minister for Tourism approved by the traditional owners of the Park, a nominee of the Northern Territory Government approved by the traditional owners of the Park, and a nominee of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts approved by the traditional owners of the Park.



Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/parks/uluru

The Board prepares and implements, in conjunction with the Director of National Parks, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park plan of management, monitors management of the Park and provides advice to the Minister on developments in the Park.






Wet Tropics Management Authority


Established By/Under: Section 4 of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Authority Conservation Act 1994 and section 6 of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Act 1993 (Qld).

Constituted By: Board comprising a Chair nominated by the Wet Tropics Ministerial Council, 2 directors nominated by the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, 2 directors nominated by the Queensland Government, an indigenous director nominated by the Ministerial Council, and an executive director ex officio.

Appointed By: Queensland Governor-in-Council

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 10 of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Authority Conservation Act 1994

Web Site: www.wettropics.gov.au

The Authority develops and implements management plans, policies and programs and advises the Wet Tropics Ministerial Council on the management of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area. The Executive Director is appointed under the Queensland Public Service Management and Employment Act 1998 (Qld) after consultation between the Ministerial Council and the Board of the Wet Tropics Management Authority.








Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder


Established By/Under: Water Act 2007, section 104

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 114 of the Water Act 2007

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/water/environmental/cewh

The Holder manages water entitlements acquired by the Commonwealth. These water entitlements are used to protect or restore environmental assets such as wetlands and streams, including those in the Murray-Darling Basin. The Holder is advised by a panel of 7 scientific experts, the Environmental Water Scientific Advisory Committee, on the use of water holdings.

Supervising Scientist for the Alligator Rivers Region



Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 36(1) of the Environment Protection (Alligator Rivers Region) Act 1978

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/ssd

The Supervising Scientist oversees a range of environmental research and monitoring, supervision, audit and inspection activities aimed at ensuring the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region environment from the effects of uranium mining. The Supervising Scientist is engaged under the Public Service Act 1999.






WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards) Regulator

Creation Date: 2005

Established By/Under: Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005, section 21



The Regulator administers the WELS scheme and enforces the WELS standard that sets out the criteria for rating the water efficiency and performance of each WELS product type. The Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS6400:2005 Water-efficient products—Rating and labelling is the basis for the star ratings and water consumption and flow displayed on the WELS label. Section 21 of the Act provides that the Secretary of the Commonwealth department responsible for administration of the Act, (currently the Department) shall be the Regulator.







Bureau of Meteorology

Creation Date: 1908

Established By/Under: Meteorology Act 1955, section 5

Constituted By: Director of Meteorology and persons engaged to assist the Director





ABN: 92 637 533 532

Web Site: www.bom.gov.au

The Bureau provides the Australian Government and the Australian community with meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services. The Bureau was prescribed as an agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997 on 12 September 2002.






Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority


Established By/Under: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, section 6



Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 53 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975



Materiality: Small

ABN: 12 949 356 885

Web Site: www.gbrmpa.gov.au

The Authority advises the Australian Government on the care and development of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. On 1 July 2007, Authority was prescribed under the FinancialManagement and Accountability Act 1997, moving from governance under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. The Chair of the Authority is the only full-time member, the others being part-time. At least one member of the Authority must be an indigenous person with knowledge or experience of the indigenous issues related to the Marine Park and another member must have experience or knowledge related to the tourism industry in the Park. The Queensland Government may nominate one member.







Murray-Darling Basin Authority


Established By/Under: Water Act 2007, section 171



Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 214 of the Water Act 2007



Materiality: Small

ABN: 13 679 821 382

Web Site: www.mdba.gov.au

The Authority’s function is to ensure that Murray-Darling Basin water resources are managed in an integrated and sustainable way. In December 2008 the former Murray-Darling Basin Commission was abolished under amendments to the Water Act 2007. Its staff and operations were merged into the Authority thereby giving effect to the Agreement on Murray-Darling Reform of 3 July 2008 between the Basin States and the Commonwealth.






National Water Commission


Established By/Under: National Water Commission Act 2004, section 6

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer and Commissioners and the staff mentioned in subsection 35(2).

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Commissioners and the Minister for Climate Change and Water appoints the Chief Executive Officer.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 45 of the National Water Commission Act 2004



Materiality: Small

ABN: 94 364 176 431

Web Site: www.nwc.gov.au

The Commission oversees the implementation of the Australian Government’s national water reform agenda. It also advises the Council of Australian Governments and the Australian Government on national water issues.







Australia Council


Established By/Under: Australia Council Act 1975, section 4


Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chair, other members are appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.


PS Act Agency: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 38 392 626 187

Web Site: www.australiacouncil.gov.au

The Council administers arts-related grants programs for eligible persons in Australia. It also conducts arts research and policy development, and advises the Australian Government and stakeholders in the arts industry on issues affecting Australian artists.

Australian Film, Television and Radio School


Established By/Under: Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973, section 4

Constituted By: 9 other members

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints 3 members and the Director, the staff and students appoint 1 member each and the Council appoints 3 members of convocation.


PS Act Agency: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 19 892 732 021

Web Site: www.aftrs.edu.au

The School is based in Sydney and provides technical education and training for the purposes of improving the quality of the Australian film, television and radio industries.






Australian National Maritime Museum


Established By/Under: Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990, section 5

Constituted By: Chair, the Director, an officer of the Royal Australian Navy and 6 to 9 other members



PS Act Agency: Statutory Agency


Materiality: Small

ABN: 35 023 590 988

Web Site: www.anmm.gov.au

The Museum exhibits and preserves Australian maritime heritage.

Director of National Parks


Established By/Under: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, section 514A

Constituted By: Director



PS Act Agency: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 13 051 694 963

Web Site: www.environment.gov.au/parks

The Director administers and manages Commonwealth reserves declared under the Act. The Director is supported by Parks Australia, a division of the Department.







National Film and Sound Archive


Established By/Under: National Film and Sound Archive Act 2008


Appointed By: Minister




Materiality: Small

ABN: 41 251 017 588

Web Site: www.nfsa.gov.au

The Archive develops and exhibits a national collection of film and sound archives. The Archive also promotes screen culture by providing public access to diverse screen activities. Previously a division of the former Australian Film Commission, it commenced operations as a separate statutory authority on 1 July 2008.

National Gallery of Australia


Established By/Under: National Gallery Act 1975, section 4




PS Act Agency: No



ABN: 27 855 975 449

Web Site: www.nga.gov.au

The Gallery exhibits visual art and promotes other examples of local, national, and international artworks.






National Library of Australia


Established By/Under: National Library Act 1960, section 5

Constituted By: 12 members, including 1 Senator and 1 Member of the House of Representatives elected by their respective Houses of Parliament and the Director-General of the Library.






ABN: 28 346 858 075

Web Site: www.nla.gov.au

The Library maintains and develops a national collection of materials.

National Museum of Australia


Established By/Under: National Museum of Australia Act 1980, section 4







ABN: 70 592 297 967

Web Site: www.nma.gov.au

The Museum collects, preserves and exhibits artefacts and other materials which identify the social and environmental history of Australia.







Screen Australia


Established By/Under: Screen Australia Act 2008




PS Act Agency: Statutory Agency, however, staff may also be engaged under the Act.


Materiality: Small

ABN: 46 741 353 180

Web Site: www.screenaustralia.gov.au

Screen Australia supports and promotes the development of the Australian screen production industry. On 1 July 2008 Screen Australia absorbed the majority of the functions of the former Australian Film Commission, along with those of Film Finance Corporation Australia Ltd and Film Australia Ltd.






Sydney Harbour Federation Trust


Established By/Under: Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Act 2001, section 5




PS Act Agency: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 14 178 614 905

Web Site: www.harbourtrust.gov.au

The Trust plans for the future of former Defence and special Commonwealth lands around Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is supported by the Federation Trust Community Advisory Committee and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Defence History Steering Committee.







NEPC Service Corporation

Creation Date: November 1995

Established By/Under: National Environment Protection Council Act 1994, section 35

Constituted By: NEPC Executive Officer and staff

Appointed By: National Environment Protection Council




Materiality: Small

ABN: 26 991 774 721

Web Site: www.nepc.gov.au

The Corporation assists the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (see Section A3) and the National Environment Protection Council (see Section B1) by providing project management and administrative support in the development of national environmental policy. The Corporation is not a Commonwealth authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, but sections 9, 18, 20 and Schedule 1 of that Act apply to it. The Corporation may employ staff outside of the PS Act.







Australia Business Arts Foundation Ltd






Materiality: Small

ABN: 88 072 479 835

ACN: 072 479 835

Web Site: www.abaf.org.au

The company assists organisations and artists to attract private sector assistance in developing revenue streams, improving governance arrangements and achieving best practice management models. This is achieved by a range of programs which facilitate partnerships, volunteering arrangements and donations from philanthropists.

Bundanon Trust






Materiality: Small

ABN: 72 058 829 217

ACN: 058 829 217

Web Site: www.bundanon.com.au

Given to the Australian people in 1993 by Arthur and Yvonne Boyd, the Bundanon property (which includes the Bundanon Homestead site and the Riversdale site) is located on 1,100 hectares of bushland overlooking the Shoalhaven River, near Nowra in NSW. The property is managed by the company.








Australian Children’s Television Foundation


Governed By: 12 directors comprising 3 appointed by the Commonwealth, and others who represent the States and Territories.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Commonwealth appointees.



ABN: 93 005 986 952

ACN: 005 986 952

Web Site: www.actf.com.au

The Foundation develops and produces television programs for children. Each government that supports the Foundation is eligible to appoint a director. The Commonwealth, as its major funder, is entitled to appoint 3 directors.

Australian National Academy of Music Ltd



Appointed By: The Chair and 2 other directors are jointly appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and the University of Melbourne. 1 director is appointed solely by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, 1 by the Victorian Government, and 2 by the University of Melbourne.


Auditor: Victorian Auditor-General

ABN: 18 067 405 190

ACN: 067 405 190

Web Site: www.anam.com.au

The Academy provides advanced training for classical musicians with an emphasis on individual tailored programs. It was established as a joint venture of the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments, and receives administrative support from the University of Melbourne. The Academy reports to the Department and is a controlled entity of the University of Melbourne.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

eWater Limited


Constituted By: 9 directors, comprising 6 directors appointed from the partners, and 3 other directors, all of whom have strategic skills related to the CRC’s purpose.


Annual Report Tables: No


ABN: 47 115 422 903

ACN: 115 422 903

Web Site: www.ewatercrc.com.au

eWater Limited was established to manage and govern the activities of the eWater CRC. The eWater CRC is a joint venture of 45 Australian water-cycle management consulting and research organisations, supported by the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program. The company develops water management tools for the participants. eWater Innovation Pty Ltd, its wholly-owned subsidiary, commercialises these products for the Australian and international markets.

National Gallery of Australia Foundation


Constituted By: 21 members including the Director of the National Gallery of Australia (NGA)

Appointed By: NGA


Auditor: Auditor-General and RSM Bird Cameron

ABN: 49 008 643 927

ACN: 008 643 927

Web Site: www.nga.gov.au/AboutUs

The company is a not-for-profit organisation established to support the NGA. Its objectives are to raise funds to assist the Gallery in maintaining, improving, developing and storing the national collection of works of art and to support the development and conduct of the Gallery’s travelling exhibitions program.








Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre


Constituted By: 4 core partners (Australian Antarctic Division, Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO and the University of Tasmania), as an unincorporated joint venture

Appointed By: Pursuant to the agreement between the Australian Government and the Cooperative Research Centre members.


ABN: 38 579 689 445

Web Site: www.acecrc.org.au

The Centre is a partnership dedicated to sustainable management of Antarctic marine ecosystem resources and the study of atmospheric and oceanic processes of the Southern Ocean and their role in global and regional climate change.

Australian Ocean Data Centre Joint Facility


Governed By: 10 member board, comprising a Chair, 6 members representing each of the partner agencies and 3 representing the university sector, industry and the Department



ABN: 92 131 573 803

Web Site: www.aodc.gov.au

The Facility provides a whole-of-government approach to ocean data management that aims to develop a national multi-agency data management system to manage the ocean data resources of the partner agencies. The Facility is a joint venture between six Australian Government marine data agencies – the Australian Institute of Marine Science, the Australian Antarctic Division, the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, Geoscience Australia and Defence (RAN Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology).





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research


Established By/Under: Agreement between CSIRO and the Director of National Parks

Constituted By: 5 members, 2 from each party and an independent Chair

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of CSIRO.


Web Site: www.cpbr.gov.au/cpbr

The Centre is a joint venture of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, within the Director of National Parks (see Section D), and Plant Industry, a division of CSIRO. The Centre develops information and resources to enhance knowledge, understanding, conservation and the sustainable utilisation of Australia’s plant biodiversity. It was formed under a seven-year agreement between the Director of National Parks and CSIRO in 1993, and was renewed for a further 10 years in 2000.

Tasmanian Earth Resources Satellite Station


Constituted By: Officials representing the CSIRO Division of Marine and Atmospheric Research, the CSIRO Office of Space Science and Applications, the Australian Antarctic Division of the Department, the Bureau of Meteorology, the University of Tasmania and the National Mapping Division of Geoscience Australia.

Appointed By: Pursuant to a joint venture deed, participants may nominate members for positions on the Board of Management.



Web Site: www.terss.org.au

The Station is a collaborative project that operates Australia's second Earth resources satellite ground station at Droughty Hill, near Hobart.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

Western Australian Satellite Technology and Applications Consortium (WASTAC)

Creation Date: January 1989

Constituted By: Officials representing the Bureau of Meteorology, Curtin University of Technology, CSIRO Office of Space Science and Applications, Geoscience Australia, Satellite Remote Sensing Services (Landgate, the WA Government Land Information Authority), and Murdoch University.



Web Site: www.wastac.wa.gov.au

WASTAC is a consortium of Commonwealth and State departments and universities interested in maintaining a reliable archive of particular satellite data. The consortium also promotes public awareness of available data sets and applications by conducting seminars and workshops.





H. OTHER ENTITIES


Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria Incorporated


Constituted By: 8 members, incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT), and governed by representatives of the 8 members.



ABN: 31 496 409 479

Web Site: www.chah.gov.au

The Council reviews the strategic direction of the discovery, documentation and delivery of taxonomical, systematic and botanical knowledge and information relating to plant, algal and fungal biodiversity. The Council was originally formed in 1972, and incorporated in 2006, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth, State and Territory Herbaria. Observers are nominated from Australian University Herbaria, the New Zealand National Herbarium Network and the National Collections of Fungi.

Tasmanian Polar Network Inc

Creation Date: 1993

Constituted By: 55 financial members, incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1964 (Tas), governed by a committee of 8.


Association Number: 04113C

ABN: 78 858 182 400

Web Site: www.tpn.aq

The Network is an association of business and government agencies, supported by the Tasmanian Government, established to promote Hobart as the pre-eminent supply and support network for the provision of cold region goods and service expertise. Members include the Australian Antarctic Division (see Section A2), the Bureau of Meteorology (see Section C), the Marine and Atmospheric Research Division of CSIRO and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

H3. TRUSTS

L. Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund


Governed By: 5 trustees

Annual Report Tabled: No, but provides periodic reports to the National Gallery of Australia.

ABN: 35 707 917 108

Web Site: www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/GordonDarlingFund

The Fund, which is administered by the National Gallery of Australia, was established with a gift of $1m, and has since provided an average of $70,000 annually for the acquisition of Australasian prints.


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PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

33



H. Other Entities 34



H3. Trusts 28

TOTAL 106

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FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO 276




Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (the Department)






ABN: 36 342 015 855

Web Site: www.fahcsia.gov.au

The Department develops social policy and works with other government and non-government organisations in the management of a diverse range of programs and services designed to support and improve the lives of Australians. This includes responsibility for coordinating a whole-of-government approach to programs and services for Indigenous Australians. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


277families, housing, community services and indigenous affairs Portfolio






Family Assistance Office (FAO)


Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual reports of the Department and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Web Site: www.familyassist.gov.au

FAO coordinates access for families to a number of payments and services from different agencies of the Australian Government, including Centrelink, the Australian Taxation Office, and Medicare Australia.

Office for Women (OfW)

Creation Date: 1974


Web Site: www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/women

OfW provides policy advice on women’s issues and administers programs to address domestic violence and sexual assault, and promotes women’s safety, economic security and equality nationally. OfW also represents the Australian Government at forums on women’s issues, and advises the Minister for the Status of Women. Originally the Office of Women’s Affairs within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, it was renamed the Office of the Status of Women (OSW) in 1982. In 2004, OSW was renamed Office for Women (OFW) and moved to the Department.







Commonwealth-State Ministers’ Conference on the Status of Women


Constituted By: 10 members, comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for the Status of Women and the New Zealand Minister for Women’s Affairs.



The Conference facilitates the coordination and development of policies affecting the status of women across the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand jurisdictions.

Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand ministers responsible for families, community social welfare, children, aged care, youth and disabled persons. Other ministers may be invited to attend for matters relevant to their portfolio. The relevant Papua New Guinea minister and officials representing the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare are observers.


Web Site: www.csmac.gov.au

The Conference facilitates consultation on social welfare matters between the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand governments. Conference members of are also members of the Health, Ageing, Community and Disability Services’ Ministers Council (see following entry).







Health, Ageing, Community and Disability Services’ Ministers Council


Constituted By: The members of the Australian Health Ministers’ Conference (see Section A3 in the Health and Ageing portfolio) and the Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference (see separate entry).



The Council is a forum for Ministers responsible for health, community and disability services to ensure a coordinated national approach to policy, service development and implementation. (See also the Health and Ageing portfolio, Section A3).

Housing Ministers’ Conference

Creation Date: 1946

Constituted By: 9 members comprising the Commonwealth Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and State and Territory ministers responsible for housing. The New Zealand Minister for Housing and officials representing the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute are observers.



The Conference is a forum for liaison between the Commonwealth, States and Territories on housing policies and programs for the purposes of coordinating nationally consistent policies on housing. The Conference is supported by the Housing Ministers’ Advisory Committee (see Section A4).






Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

Creation Date: 1994

Constituted By: 9 members comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers responsible for Indigenous Affairs. The President of the Australian Local Government Association and the Chair of the Torres Strait Regional Authority are non-voting members. The New Zealand Minister for Maori Affairs is an observer.


Web Site: www.mcatsia.gov.au

The Council is a forum to discuss issues of mutual interest and to consider reports on relevant Commonwealth, State, Territory and local government activities to ensure governments work together to improve the life and well-being of Australia’s Indigenous people. MCATSIA was established by the Australian Government in 1994 to replace the Australian Aboriginal Affairs Council which was established in 1968.

Ministerial Council on Gambling


Constituted By: 11 members comprising the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (permanent Chair), all State and Territory gaming ministers and the Chair of the Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference.



The Council convenes to consider polices, regulatory approaches and other strategies which are aimed at minimising the negative social impacts of problem gambling. The Council is supported by the Ministerial Council on Gambling Officials Group (see Section A4).








Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council(CDSMAC)


Constituted By: 24 members comprising a Deputy Secretary of the Department, a Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Ageing, the Secretary of the Department of Human Services, officials representing State and Territory government bodies, and 1 other observer.



Ministers at the 26 July 2006 Community and Disability Services Ministers Conference agreed to merge the National Disability Administrators with the Community Services Ministers’ Advisory Council (CSMAC) to form the CDSMAC, in order to strengthen the consideration of disability, community services and ageing issues at departmental head level. CDSMAC is supported by ongoing Standing Committees and Sub-Committees addressing specific issues. CDSMAC Standing Committees include: Disability Policy Research Working Group Australasian Juvenile Justice Administrators Committee Supported Accommodation Assistance Program - Coordination and Development Committee Home and Community Care Officials Committee Disaster Recovery Sub-Committee Children's Services Sub-Committee National Approach for Child Protection Working Group Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Working Group National Community Services Information Management Group CDSMAC Sub-Committees include: Child Health and Wellbeing Working Group Cross-Jurisdictional Child Protection Alert Processes Working Group Structural Issues in the Workforce Sub-Committee Gambling Working Party Foster Care Working Group Senior Officials Forum on Population Ageing Inter-Country Adoptions Sub-Committee (See also in Health and Ageing portfolio, Section A4)






Housing Ministers’ Advisory Committee (HMAC)

Creation Date: 1946

Constituted By: 9 members comprising the Secretary of the Department and the Chief Executive of each State and Territory department responsible for housing.



The Committee supports the Housing Ministers’ Conference (HMC) (see Section A3) by facilitating discussion and coordination on the development and implementation of housing policy. HMAC also monitors the implementation of key housing policy decisions, considers matters referred by HMC or any individual Minister, and considers housing issues referred by HMAC sub-committees or other working groups. The current principal groups are the Policy Research Working Group and The National Committee on Housing Information.

Ministerial Council on Gambling Officials’ Group


Constituted By: 11 members comprising a Deputy Secretary of the Department (Chair), officials representing State and Territory government agencies with portfolio responsibility for gambling regulation, and the Chair of the CDSMAC Gambling Working Party.



The Group supports the work of the Ministerial Council on Gambling (see Section A3), assisting in the implementation of MCG decisions and facilitating the work of the Council between meetings.







Standing Committee of Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Women’s Advisers

Creation Date: 1979

Constituted By: 10 members comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory government officials representing agencies with portfolio responsibility for women’s affairs and the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Ministry of Women’s Affairs.


Web Site: www.ofw.fahcsia.gov.au/equal_place_in_society

The Committee is a forum for strategic discussion, exchange of information and coordination of issues pertaining to women.

Standing Committee of Officials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (SCATSIA)

Creation Date: 1994

Constituted By: 9 members comprising a Deputy Secretary of the Department and the heads of State and Territory authorities which have portfolio responsibility for Indigenous Affairs. The heads of the Australian Local Government Association and the Torres Strait Regional Authority are non-voting members. The head of the New Zealand Ministry for Maori Affairs is an observer.


Web Site: www.mcatsia.gov.au

The Committee is the officials’ group for the Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Australian Families and Children Council



Appointed By: Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs



The Council provides expert and strategic advice on policy and program development to improve outcomes for children, families and the communities in which they live.

Carer Adjustment Advisory Panel


Constituted By: 4 members comprising a panel of experts with medical expertise in child health, accident, emergency and primary care

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department in consultation with the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs



The Panel examines claims for assistance under the ex gratia Carer Adjustment Payment scheme and makes recommendations to the Department.







Child Support National Stakeholder Engagement Group


Constituted By: 24 members, comprising representatives from parents’ organisations and research institutions, experts in child protection, family violence, social services, family relationships, legal aid, family law, and representatives of the Australian Government (FaHCSIA, Child Support Agency, Department of Human Services, Centrelink, Attorney-General’s Department) and the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department and the General Manager of the Child Support Agency.



The Group advises on child support policy and the development of a coordinated approach to service delivery.

Disability Investment Group


Constituted By: 6 members with experience in matters relating to corporate, philanthropic and government activities

Appointed By: Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services



The Group examines proposals for assisting people with a disability and their families in relation to private investment in disability-specific housing, education, employment and equipment.

National Housing Supply Council


Constituted By: 9 members with expertise in housing matters

Appointed By: Minister for Housing



The Council assists the Australian Government in assessing the current and future demand for housing and examines strategies for improving housing affordability. The Council’s role includes analysing the adequacy of construction rates and land supply.






National People with Disabilities and Carer Council


Constituted By: 28 members, including people with disabilities and their families, carers, industry representatives and academic experts

Appointed By: Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services


Web Site: www.govdex.gov.au

The Council advises the Australian Government on issues affecting people with a disability, their families and carers.

National Policy Commission on Indigenous Housing


Constituted By: Up to 7 members appointed for their expertise and experience in Indigenous affairs, housing, finance, employment, public service or advocacy

Appointed By: Prime Minister and the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs



The Commission develops innovative proposals to improve the provision of housing in remote Indigenous communities. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs oversees the Commission.








Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee


Established By/Under: Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, section 65.


Appointed By: Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs appoints the Chair. Other members are nominated by the Northern, Central, Tiwi and Anindilyakwa Land Councils. The Minister may also appoint two persons with relevant professional expertise.



The Committee advises the Minister on payments to be made for the benefit of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory under subsection 64(4) of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The Account is a Special Account (under section 21 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997) established for the receipt and distribution of statutory royalty equivalent monies generated from mining on Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory.

Consultative Forum for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Account


Established By/Under: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, section 193G

Constituted By: 3 or more members, the number of additional members being determined by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, who may participate in person.

Appointed By: Convened by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs but 2 members are Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) directors nominated by the ILC and one is the delegate of the Minister for Finance and Deregulation.



The forum discusses the investment policy of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Account for the purposes of generating best returns for the Land Account while preserving the capital base.






Disability Standards Review Panel


Established By/Under: Disability Services Act 1986, Division 3A

Constituted By: An independent Chair, a service provider representative, a consumer representative and a Departmental representative




The Panel assesses compliance with the Disability Services Standards when the Minister intends to issue a declaration that a service provider has failed to meet those standards, under section 14G of the Disability Services Act 1986. Guidelines on the operation of the Panel are contained in the Disability Services Standards Revised Handbook (1997). The Panel is drawn from a pre-selected pool of nominees and there may be more than one Panel convened at a time. However, the Panel has met on only three occasions, the last being in October 2001.

Social Security Appeals Tribunal (SSAT)


Established By/Under: Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, section 139

Constituted By: Executive Director, 5 Directors, 42 full-time members and 188 part-time members.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 25 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

Web Site: www.ssat.gov.au

The Tribunal provides an external review of decisions made under social security, family assistance and child support law. Staff assisting the Tribunal are employed under the Public Service Act 1999.








Aboriginal Land Commissioner, Northern Territory


Established By/Under: Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, section 49


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 61 of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976


The Commissioner assesses applications relating to Aboriginal traditional land claims and reports his or her findings to the Minister and the Administrator of the Northern Territory. The Commissioner also maintains a register of traditional land claims and advises the Minister on other relevant matters. The Commissioner must be a Judge of either the Federal Court of Australia or the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, under subsection 53(4) of the Act. Staff assisting the Commissioner are persons employed under the Public Service Act 1999.

Coordinator-General for Remote Indigenous Services


Established By/Under: Coordinator-General for Remote Indigenous Services Act 2009, section 7


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, Coordinator-General for Remote Indigenous Services Act 2009, section 28


The Coordinator-General monitors, assesses and advises on the development and delivery of services and facilities by governments, in certain remote locations. The Coordinator-General reports to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Staff assisting the Coordinator-General are persons employed under the Public Service Act 1999, made available by the Secretary of the Department.






Executive Director of Township Leasing


Established By/Under: Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, section 20B


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 20R of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976


The Executive Director enters into and administers leases and subleases over townships owned by Aboriginal Land Trusts, on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Registrar of Indigenous Corporations


Established By/Under: Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, section 653



Web Site: www.oric.gov.au

The Registrar registers and regulates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations under the Act. The Registrar is supported by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. The Registrar was formerly known as the Registrar of Aboriginal Corporations, established under the now-repealed Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976.







Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency


Established By/Under: Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999, section 8A

Constituted By: Director and the staff referred to in section 29


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 12 of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999



Materiality: Small

ABN: 47 641 643 874

Web Site: www.eowa.gov.au

The Agency administers the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 and through education, assists organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women. The Agency was originally established under the former Affirmative Action (Equal Employment Opportunity for Women) Amendment Act 1989.






Anindilyakwa Land Council



Constituted By: 25 members, comprising 19 clan nominations and 6 members from Community Government Councils


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 45 175 406 445

Web Site: www.anindilyakwa.com.au

The Council represents traditional Aboriginal landowners and Aboriginal people of Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island in the Northern Territory. The Council consults with traditional landowners and also acts as a representative body for native title claimants in its area under the Native Title Act 1993.

Central Land Council



Constituted By: 90 elected members. Members elect a Chair, a Deputy Chair and an 11-member executive.

Appointed By: Members are elected from Indigenous communities in a region that covers the southern half of the Northern Territory.


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 71 979 619 393

Web Site: www.clc.org.au

The Council represents traditional Aboriginal landowners and Aboriginal people in the southern part of the Northern Territory. The Council consults with traditional landowners and other Aboriginals with an interest in the land and also acts as a representative body for native title claimants in its area under the Native Title Act 1993.







Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)


Established By/Under: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, section 145




PS Act Body: No



ABN: 25 192 932 833

Web Site: www.iba.gov.au

IBA promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-management and economic self-sufficiency by securing participation in the ownership and control of companies, promoting industry development and commercial activities, and providing specialist commercial expertise. It was formerly known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commercial Development Corporation. The Business Development Programme and the Home Ownership Programme as well as a number of ATSIC assets were transferred to IBA in March 2005, as a result of the abolition of ATSIC.






Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC)


Established By/Under: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, section 191A

Constituted By: 7 members. The Chair and at least 4 other members are required to be Indigenous people.

Appointed By: Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 59 912 679 254

Web Site: www.ilc.gov.au

ILC assists Indigenous Australians to acquire land and to manage Indigenous land interests. It is funded by investment returns from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Account, established under section 192W of the Act.

Northern Land Council



Constituted By: 78 elected members and 5 additional female members. The Council is managed by a Chair, Deputy Chair and an 8-member executive (representing the Land Council’s regions)


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 56 327 515 336

Web Site: www.nlc.org.au

The Council represents traditional Aboriginal landowners and Aboriginal people in the far north of the Northern Territory. The Council consults with traditional landowners and other Aboriginals with an interest in the land and also acts as a representative body for native title claimants in its area under the Native Title Act 1993.







Tiwi Land Council



Constituted By: 32 delegates from 8 clans or ‘country’ groups (4 elected members from each group). Delegates elect the Chair and a 3-member management committee.


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 86 106 441 085

Web Site: www.tiwilandcouncil.net.au

The Council represents traditional Aboriginal landowners and Aboriginal people of Bathurst and Melville Islands in the Northern Territory. The Council consults with traditional landowners and other Aboriginals with an interest in the land and also acts as a representative body for native title claimants in its area under the Native Title Act 1993.

Torres Strait Regional Authority


Established By/Under: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, section 142

Constituted By: 20 to 23 members elected from Torres Strait communities. Members elect a Chair, a Deputy Chair and an alternate Deputy Chair.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 144ZB

PS Act Body: Yes


Materiality: Small

ABN: 57 155 285 807

Web Site: www.tsra.gov.au

The Authority supports the economic, social and cultural development of the Torres Strait to improve the lifestyle and wellbeing of Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people living in the region.






Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council


Established By/Under: Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986, section 4

Constituted By: Executive Committee comprises a Chair, a Deputy Chair, a secretary and 6 others, who are elected by the Council members.


PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 62 564 797 956

Web Site: www.wbacc.gov.au

The Council administers the ownership and management of the land and waters within the Jervis Bay Territory and represents community interests.








Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL)



Appointed By: Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.



Materiality: Small

ABN: 47 008 504 587

ACN: 008 504 587

Web Site: www.ahl.gov.au

AHL funds and provides appropriate temporary and special purpose accommodation to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples improve their standard of living and achieve health, educational and employment-related goals. AHL is listed in the Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1982, Schedule 1, as a body declared to be a prescribed authority for the purposes of those regulations. Section 200 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 provides that the staff assisting AHL shall be persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999, and that the General Manager of AHL and the assisting Australian Public Service employees, together constitute a Statutory Agency.







Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Limited



Appointed By: Minister appoints the Chair, an official representing the Commonwealth, and 3 other non-government members. States and Territories appoint 2 members and 2 other members are appointed by university participants. The AHURI executive director is also a director.



ABN: 11 090 448 918

ACN: 090 448 918

Web Site: www.ahuri.edu.au

The company consults with Commonwealth, State and Territory governments, conducts housing and urban research and manages research projects.






G. OTHER COMPANIES


ADE Technology Pty Ltd



Appointed By: 2 directors are appointed by IBA.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but the investment is disclosed in IBA’s annual report.



ACN: 103 848 200


The company owns the technology of the ADE joint venture which owns mine deposits of diatomaceous earth at Greenvale in Queensland. Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, owns Diatomaceous Earth Investments Pty Ltd. Diatomaceous Earth Investments Pty Ltd, in its capacity as trustee for the Diatomaceous Earth Investments Trust, has a 20% share in the company.

Cape Don Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA and the Djuldjurd Aboriginal Corporation


Auditor: Merrit Partners

ABN: 68 122 838 180

ACN: 122 838 180

Web Site: www.capedon.com.au

The company owns and operates “the Cape Don Experience”, a commercial operation concerned with accommodation and ecotourism activities on the site of a historic lighthouse on the Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory. IBA holds a 90% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Cardabia Pastoral Company Pty. Limited


Governed By: 7 directors, consisting of representatives of the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC), the property’s traditional owners and a neighbouring pastoralist

Appointed By: ILC



ABN: 78 080 766 463

ACN: 080 766 463


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ILC, is the trustee of the Cardabia Pastoral Company Trust (see Section H3).

Carpentaria Shipping Services Pty Limited



Appointed By: 1 director is appointed by IBA, the remaining directors by the shareholders.



ABN: 92 056 994 284

ACN: 056 994 284


The company transports zinc/lead concentrate for the McArthur River Mine from the Port of Bing Bong, near Borroloola, Northern Territory, to ocean going vessels 30kms offshore, using a self-discharging bulk carrier. CDC Nominees (McArthur River Shipping) Pty Limited (see following entry) holds a 19% share in the company, in its capacity as trustee of the Carpentaria Shipping Trust.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

CDC Nominees (McArthur River Shipping) Pty Limited



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 18 065 634 157

ACN: 065 634 157


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, in its capacity as trustee for the Carpentaria Shipping Trust (see Section H3), holds a 19% share in Carpentaria Shipping Services Pty Limited (see previous entry).

CDC Nominees (TCTP) Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 65 059 599 512

ACN: 059 599 512

Web Site: www.tjapukai.com.au

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, is the trustee of the TCTP Trust (see Section H3) and, in that capacity, has a 33.94% interest in the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Partnership (see Section H1). The Park provides is a commercial operation concerned with Tjapukai culture, including a retail outlet and a restaurant.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA




ACN: 100 157 579


The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA and is the trustee of the Diatomaceous Earth Holding Trust (see Section H3).

Diatomaceous Earth Investments Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA




ACN: 100 157 640


This company is wholly-owned by Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Pty Ltd (see previous entry) and is the trustee of the Diatomaceous Earth Investment Trust. The company has a 20% share, with an option for another 20%, in the Australian Diatomaceous Earth Joint Venture (see Section H1). The remaining stake is held by ADE Ltd, a private company. The joint venture aims to mine deposits of diatomaceous earth at Greenvale, in Far North Queensland.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Fitzroy Lodge Investments Pty Limited



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 98 096 002 194

ACN: 096 002 194


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, holds a 42.86% interest in the Fitzroy River Lodge Partnership (see Section H1), which owns and operates the Fitzroy River Lodge. The Lodge provides accommodation, camping and food and beverage services.

Hotel Enterprises Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 53 129 747 440

ACN: 129 747 440


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, owns the fixtures, fittings and business of the Holiday Inn Townsville (Hotel). The Hotel is managed by the InterContinental Hotels Group.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Huntlee Holdings Pty Limited



Appointed By: 1 director by IBA, the remaining directors by the other shareholders.


Auditor: Grant Thornton

ABN: 73 125 849 863

ACN: 125 849 863


The company owns land in the Hunter Valley, NSW. IBA holds an 8.34% share of the company in its capacity as trustee of the Huntlee Estate Indigenous Participation Trust No. 1 and No. 2.

IBA Insurance Holdings Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 59 096 934 879

ACN: 096 934 879

Web Site: www.iba.gov.au/ibainvestments

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, sold the business known as Centrum Insurance Brokers in December 2008 and does not trade.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Indigenous Business Australia (Property Holdings) Pty Limited



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 17 104 389 844

ACN: 104 389 844


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, owns 10 units in the National Indigenous Participation Trust (see Section H3) and the National Indigenous Property Trust (see Section H3).

IBA Property Investments Pty Limited



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 32 060 484 602

ACN: 060 484 602


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, is the trustee of the Indigenous Investment Participation Trust (the Trust). The company owns 10 units in the South Hedland Indigenous Property Trust in its capacity as trustee of the Trust.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Indigenous Fishing Pty Limited



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 28 111 342 842

ACN: 111 342 842


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, is the trustee of the Indigenous Fishing Trust (see Section H3).

Kakadu Tourism (GCH) Pty Limited



Appointed By: 2 directors are appointed by IBA, the remaining directors by the other shareholders.



ABN: 50 087 366 612

ACN: 087 366 612

Web Site: www.gagudju-crocodile.holidayinn.com

The company operates the Gagudu Crocodile Holiday Inn, a 110-room four-star hotel, located in Jabiru within Kakadu National Park. IBA owns a 70% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Kakadu Tourism (GLC) Pty Limited






ABN: 74 087 366 336

ACN: 087 366 612

Web Site: www.gagudjulodgecooinda.com.au

The company operates Cooinda Lodge, Yellow Water Cruises, Warradjan Cultural Centre, all located within the Kakadu National Park, and provides accommodation, food and beverage services. IBA owns a 70% share in the company.

Kings Canyon Nominees Pty. Ltd





Auditor: Grosvenor Schiliro

ABN: 68 009 652 457

ACN: 009 652 457

Web Site: www.kingscanyonresort.com.au

The company is the trustee for the Kings Canyon (Watarrka) Resort Trust (see Section H3), which owns and operates the Kings Canyon Resort. IBA has a 33.33% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Land Enterprise Australia Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC)



ABN: 32 084 704 423

ACN: 084 704 423


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ILC, is currently inactive.

Leonora Investments Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 66 126 419 618

ACN: 126 419 618


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, is the trustee of the Leonora Investments Trust (see Section H3).






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Marlba Maya Pty Limited



Appointed By: 2 directors are appointed by IBA


Auditor: WalterTurnbull

ABN: 42 058 419 659

ACN: 058 419 659


The company is the trustee of the Port Hedland Investment Trust (see Section H3), which owns a commercial building in South Hedland. IBA holds a 70% share in the company.

Mount Clarence Pastoral Co Pty. Limited


Governed By: Under external administration




ABN: 32 079 814 976

ACN: 079 814 976


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ILC, is in the process of being deregistered (under external administration).





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Mungo Lodge Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 91 106 500 556

ACN: 106 500 556

Web Site: www.mungolodge.com.au

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, operates the Mungo Lodge, situated adjacent to Mungo National Park and located within the Willandera Lakes World Heritage Region of NSW.

Mungo Lodge Holdings Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA



ABN: 70 106 381 408

ACN: 106 381 408


The company is the trustee of the Mungo Lodge Trust (see Section H3), which manages the Mungo Lodge.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

National Indigenous Pastoral Enterprises Pty Ltd






ABN: 28 108 266 548

ACN: 108 266 548


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ILC, provides Indigenous employment and training by employing staff on 19 properties held by ILC.

Ngarda Civil and Mining Pty Limited



Appointed By: 1 director is appointed by IBA, the remaining directors by the shareholders.


Auditor: Mack & Co.

ABN: 52 096 210 552

ACN: 096 210 552


The company provides earthmoving, civil engineering and contract mining services to resources and construction sectors in north-west Western Australia. IBA holds a 25% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Noongar Property Holdings Pty Ltd



Appointed By: 1 director is appointed by IBA, the remaining directors by the other shareholders.


Auditor: None


ACN: 102 378 174


The company is the trustee of the Noongar Property Trust (see Section H3) which owns a commercial building in West Perth. IBA holds a 57.42% share in the company.

Outback Stores Pty Ltd



Appointed By: The directors with the consent of IBA



ABN: 63 120 661 234

ACN: 120 661 234

Web Site: www.outbackstores.com.au

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA. It manages remote stores on behalf of Indigenous communities on a fee-for-service basis. Its focus is to promote functional and viable shops that are able to meet the health and nutritional requirements of Indigenous people.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Seven Spirit Bay Enterprises Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA




ACN: 134 734 991


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, has been established for the potential acquisition of a resort located in the Northern Territory.

Tennant Creek Enterprises Pty Ltd



Appointed By: IBA




ACN: 131 983 492


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, is the trustee of the Tennant Creek Enterprises Trust (see Section H3), and in that capacity, holds a 90% interest in the Tennant Creek Foodbarn partnership (see Section H1).





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Tennant Creek Supermarket Pty Ltd




Appointed By: Tennant Creek Enterprises Pty Ltd and Julalikari Holdings Pty Ltd

Auditor: BDO Kendalls (NT)

ABN: 46 132 055 497

ACN: 132 055 497


The company is jointly owned (90%) by Tennant Creek Enterprises Pty Ltd (see previous entry) and (10%) by Julalikari Holdings Pty Ltd. The company operates the Tennant Creek Foodbarn supermarket business on behalf of the Tennant Creek Foodbarn partnership (see Section H1).

Tjapukai Pty Ltd



Appointed By: 1 director is appointed by IBA, the remaining directors by the other shareholders.


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 98 071 123 843

ACN: 071 123 843


Tjapukai Pty Ltd manages the daily affairs of Tjapukai Cultural Theme Park partnership (see Section H1). IBA owns two of the nine issued shares in the company and CDC Nominees (TCTP) Pty Limited (see also Section G2) holds a 33.94% interest in the partnership.








Australian Diatomaceous Earth Joint Venture (ADEJV)



Appointed By: 2 committee members are appointed by IBA, the remainder by the other parties.




ADEJV is a joint venture between Diatomaceous Earth Investments Pty Ltd (DEI) (see Section G2), as trustee for the Diatomaceous Earth Investment Trust (the Trust) (see Section H3) and ADE Ltd. DEI, in its capacity as trustee of the Trust holds a 20% share, with an option for a further 20%, in the joint venture. The joint venture mines deposits of diatomaceous earth at Greenvale, in North Queensland.

Carpentaria Management Services (CSM)



Appointed By: 1 committee member is nominated by Indigenous Business Australia, the remainder by the other participants.


ABN: 43 368 225 359


CSM is an unincorporated joint venture established to employ staff for Carpentaria Shipping Services Pty Ltd (see Section G2). The other participants are P&O Maritime Services Pty Ltd and MAWA Riinbi Pty Ltd.





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Fitzroy River Lodge



Appointed By: 1 committee member is nominated by IBA, the remainder by the other participants.


ABN: 91 724 865 254


The partnership owns and operates the Fitzroy River Lodge. The Lodge provides accommodation, camping and food and beverage services. Fitzroy Lodge Investments Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA, currently holds a 26% interest in the partnership. Leedal Pty Ltd, which represents local Indigenous groups, holds a 70% interest in the company with the remainder held by the trustee for the WAET Investment Trust.

Tennant Creek Foodbarn



Appointed By: 1 committee member is nominated by IBA, the other by the other parties.




Tennant Creek Foodbarn is a partnership which owns the Tennant Creek Foodbarn supermarket business. Tennant Creek Supermarket Pty Ltd (see Section G2) operates the supermarket on behalf of the partnership. Tennant Creek Enterprises Pty Ltd (see Section G2), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA and trustee of the Tennant Creek Enterprises Trust (the Trust) (see Section H3) in its capacity as trustee for the Trust, holds a 90% interest in the partnership.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Partnership



Appointed By: IBA and other partners



The Partnership owns the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park which conducts cultural performances and includes a restaurant and retail outlet. CDC Nominees (TCTP) Pty Ltd (see Section G2) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBA and is the trustee of the TCTP Trust (the Trust) (see Section H3). In its capacity as trustee of the Trust, the company holds a 33.94% interest in the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Partnership.





H. OTHER ENTITIES


National Information Centre on Retirement Investments Inc (NICRI)


Constituted By: NICRI is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT) and is governed by a committee comprising the NICRI director and up to 8 other members drawn from consumer and retiree organisations, industry and government.

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department nominates a committee member. Other member organisations also nominate committee members.



ABN: 46 595 205 328

Web Site: www.nicri.org.au

NICRI provides the public with free information on planning and saving for retirement, information on investment options and the effective use of financial resources in retirement.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

H3. TRUSTS

Cardabia Pastoral Company Trust


Governed By: Cardabia Pastoral Company Pty Ltd as sole trustee

Appointed By: Indigenous Land Corporation



ABN: 14 630 750 209

The Trust operates Cardabia Station, which is a pastoral lease of 199,808 hectares, 240 kilometres north of Carnarvon in the Gascoyne Murchison region of Western Australia.

Carpentaria Shipping Trust


Governed By: CDC Nominees (McArthur River Shipping) Pty Ltd (see Section G2) as sole trustee

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 65 269 319 387

The Trust holds an interest in Carpentaria Shipping Services and Carpentaria Management Services for the benefit of IBA.

Diatomaceous Earth Investments Trust


Governed By: Diatomaceous Earth Investments Pty Ltd (see Section G2) as sole trustee

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 12 193 716 860

The Trust holds an interest in the Australian Diatomaceous Earth Joint Venture (see Section H1) for the benefit of Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Trust (see following entry).





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Trust


Governed By: Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Pty Ltd

Appointed By: IBA



The Trust owns units in the Diatomaceous Earth Investment Trust (see prior entry).

Elliot Store Holdings Trust


Governed By: IBA as sole trustee and beneficiary

Appointed By: IBA

Annual Report Tabled: No, but the interest is disclosed in IBA’s annual report.

ABN: 63 091 526 236

The Trust owns land and buildings in Elliott, NT, with IBA being the beneficiary.

Gagudju Crocodile Hotel Trust


Governed By: IBA

Appointed By: Unitholders


ABN: 89 259 603 696

The Trust owns land and buildings constituting the Gagadju Crocodile Hotel with IBA (70%) and the Gagudju Association (30%) as beneficiaries.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

Gagudju Lodge Cooinda Trust


Governed By: IBA

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 47 292 427 570

The Trust owns the land and buildings constituting the Cooinda Lodge with IBA (70%) and the Gagudju Association (30%) as beneficiaries.

Hotel Holdings Trust


Governed By: IBA as trustee

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 75 035 213 998

The Trust was established to acquire ownership of land and buildings which it leases to Hotel Enterprises Pty Ltd (see Section G2).

Huntlee Estate Indigenous Participation Trust No. 1



Appointed By: IBA



The Trust owns shares in Huntlee Holdings Pty Limited (see Section G2).





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Huntlee Estate Indigenous Participation Trust No. 2


Governed By: IBA as trustee and beneficiary

Appointed By: IBA



The Trust owns shares in Huntlee Holdings Pty Limited (see Section G2).

Indigenous Fishing Trust


Governed By: Indigenous Fishing Pty Ltd as trustee

Appointed By: IBA



The Trust acquires and holds fishing quota and associated licences for the benefit of present and future generations of Indigenous Australians wishing to enter the fishing industry.

Indigenous Property Trust



Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 53 877 953 200

The Trust owns land and buildings in Katherine, NT.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

Kings Canyon (Watarrka) Resort Trust


Governed By: Kings Canyon Nominees Pty Ltd (see Section G2) as trustee



ABN: 80 542 463 637

The Trust owns the Kings Canyon Resort for the benefit of IBA in part (17.23%).

Leonora Investments Trust


Governed By: Leonora Investments Pty Ltd (see Section G2) as trustee

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 35 730 558 104

The Trust owns land, buildings and a supermarket business in Leonora, WA, with IBA as the sole beneficiary.

Mungo Lodge Holdings Trust


Governed By: Mungo Lodge Holdings Pty Ltd (see Section G2) as trustee

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 16 840 494 151


The Trust owns buildings and a perpetual lease for land constituting the Mungo Lodge situated in the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area in Western NSW, with IBA being the sole beneficiary.





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Nambucca Heads Land Holding Trust



Appointed By: IBA



The Trust was established to develop commercial property in Nambucca Heads for the benefit of IBA.

National Indigenous Participation Trust



Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 41 783 125 441


The Trust invests in the National Indigenous Property Trust (see following entry) with the beneficiaries being IBA and Indigenous Business Australia (Property Holdings) Pty Ltd (see Section G2).

National Indigenous Property Trust


Governed By: IBA

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 33 690 133 619


The Trust owns commercial property in Adelaide, Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie for the benefit of National Indigenous Participation Trust (see previous entry) and Indigenous Business Australia (Property Holdings) Pty Ltd (see Section G2).






H. OTHER ENTITIES

Noongar Property Trust



Appointed By: IBA, Perth Noongar Foundation and Noongar Country Economic Foundation each appoint one trustee.


ABN: 65 296 110 985

The Trust was formed by IBA to enter into a joint venture with Noongar Country Economic Foundation and Perth Noongar Foundation. The Trust owns a commercial property in Perth.

Port Botany Transfer Station Trust



Appointed By: IBA



The Trust owns land and buildings constituting the Port Botany Transfer Station for the benefit of IBA.

Port Hedland Investment Trust


Governed By: Marlba Maya Ltd (see Section G2) as trustee



ABN: 84 041 486 134

The Trust owns a commercial property in Port Hedland, WA.





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Scarborough House Investment Trust



Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 97 488 027 842

The Trust was formed to invest in the Scarborough House Office Trust (see following entry) with IBA being the principal beneficiary (83.41%).

Scarborough House Office Trust



Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 37 913 456 610

The Trust was formed by IBA to administer its direct investment in Scarborough House, Woden, in the ACT.

South Hedland Indigenous Property Trust



Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 85 342 991 526

The Trust owns property in South Hedland, WA for the benefit of IBA.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

TCTP Participation Trust


Governed By: CDC Nominees (TCTP) Pty Ltd

Appointed By: IBA as trustee


ABN: 66 139 285 793


The Trust is an investment partner in the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Partnership (see Section H1).

Tennant Creek Enterprises Trust


Governed By: Tennant Creek Enterprises Pty Ltd as trustee

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 28 566 518 023

The Trust invests in the Tennant Creek Foodbarn partnership (see Section H1) for the benefit of IBA.

Tennant Creek Land Holdings Trust


Governed By: IBA as trustee and beneficiary

Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 26 854 669 395

The Trust owns land and buildings in Tennant Creek NT. IBA holds a 90% interest in the trust, which leases a portion of the retail space to Tennant Creek Supermarket Pty Ltd.





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Wildman River Lodge Trust



Appointed By: IBA


ABN: 48 244 364 507

The Trust owns land and buildings constituting the Wildman River Lodge, adjacent to the Kakadu National Park.


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H. Other Entities 6



H3. Trusts 5

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Department of Finance and Deregulation (the Department)






ABN: 61 970 632 495

Web Site: www.finance.gov.au

The Department maintains the financial framework, delivers the expenditure and the non-tax components of the budget, manages non-defence domestic property, implements the Government’s deregulation agenda, maintains the superannuation framework for Commonwealth employees, provides entitlements advice and support to parliamentarians and their employees, maintains shareholder oversight of Government Business Enterprises, provides insurance services to government agencies, and oversees the strategic direction of communication technologies for government operations. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)



Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/agimo

AGIMO develops whole-of-government ICT management policies relating to the design and implementation of government programs and the delivery of government services. AGIMO was established on 8 April 2004, replacing the National Office for the Information Economy. On 26 October 2004, AGIMO ceased to be a separate Executive Agency under the Public Service Act 1999. On 4 November 2004, it was de-prescribed as an agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and transferred to the Department from the then Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.

Auspic Government Photographic Service (Auspic)




The Government Photographic Service was established under the Hawke Government within the then Department of Administrative Services. Its purpose is to record major political events. In 1998 the function was transferred to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and was renamed Auspic Government Photographic Service. On 3 December 2007, responsibility for Auspic was transferred to the Department under the Administrative Arrangements Order. The Parliamentary Entitlements Act 1990 provides for two photographic sessions per year for each Parliamentarian.






COMCAR



Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/parliamentary

The Commonwealth car-with-driver service has existed in a number of forms since 1910. COMCAR came into operation in its current form in 1976 when car-with-driver services in the States amalgamated with Ministerial Car Services in Canberra, under the supervision of the then Department of Administrative Services. In 1987, the service was renamed ‘COMCAR’. COMCAR provides services to eligible Australian Government clients, including official guests. COMCAR clients may alternatively choose private sector providers in obtaining car-with-driver services.

Comcover



Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/comcover

Comcover is the Australian Government's general insurance fund. Comcover provides insurance and risk management services to all General Government Sector agencies and the High Court of Australia. Fund members purchase cover for all normally insurable risks, with the exception of workers' compensation, which is the responsibility of the Australian Government's Comcare program. Comcover is managed by the Insurance and Risk Management Branch within the Department.








Australian Procurement and Construction Ministerial Council


Constituted By: 1 Australian Government representative, either 1 or 2 representatives from each of the State and Territory governments, and 1 New Zealand representative


Web Site: www.apcc.gov.au/About/APCCMinisterialCouncil

The Council comprises ministers responsible for procurement and construction from the Commonwealth, each State and Territory, and the New Zealand Government. It is supported by the Australian Procurement and Construction Council Incorporated (see Section H2).






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Australian Political Exchange Council



Appointed By: Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition each nominate 2 representatives and the leaders of the National Party of Australia and the Australian Greens each nominate a representative. The Prime Minister appoints an independent Chair.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, in accordance with the Council’s Terms of Reference

Web Site: www.polexchange.org.au

The Council manages a political exchange program to arrange visits of young political leaders between Australia and other countries. The Council is comprised of up to six members who are selected by the principals of the Council. The current principals are the Parliamentary leaders of the three major political parties in the Australian Parliament. Secretariat services are provided by the Department. Established in 1981 on an interim basis, it became the Australian Political Exchange Committee in August 1983, before assuming its current name in 1991.

Comcover Advisory Council


Constituted By: 5 to 7 members chosen for expertise in areas including strategic leadership, corporate governance, risk management, insurance practice and insurance law.

Appointed By: Minister for Finance and Deregulation


Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/comcover

The Council provides independent advice to management and the Australian Government concerning the Fund’s performance against its objectives. As part of its role, the Council responds to technical and strategic matters, which are raised at quarterly Council meetings. The Council also reports annually to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation.








Parliamentary Retiring Allowances Trust


Established By/Under: Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948, section 5

Constituted By: Minister for Finance and Deregulation, 2 members of the House of Representatives and 2 Senators

Appointed By: Either House may appoint or remove their respective representatives under section 6 of the Act.


ABN: 28 938 507 100

Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/superannuation

The Trust oversees the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Scheme which is compulsory for all parliamentarians who entered Parliament before 9 October 2004. Under subsection 5(4) of the Act, the Minister for Finance and Deregulation can authorise any Minister to exercise the powers and functions of the Finance Minister as a trustee.







Commissioner for Superannuation


Established By/Under: Superannuation Act 1976, section 17


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 162 of the Superannuation Act 1976.

Web Site: www.comsuper.gov.au

As Chief Executive of ComSuper (see Section C), the Commissioner provides superannuation administration services for the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme, the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme, the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan, the Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme and the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme. The Commissioner is responsible for the now closed Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Scheme, certain closed Papua New Guinea superannuation schemes and the scheme under the Superannuation Act 1922. The Commissioner is also ex officio Chair of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority (see Defence portfolio Section B1).

Director of Evaluation and Audit


Established By/Under: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005, section 193ZA



Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/oea

The Director heads the Office of Evaluation and Audit (OEA) which provides advice to the Australian Government about the management and performance of its programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The OEA was transferred to the Department following the abolition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in July 2004. The position of Director was re-established under section 193ZA of the Act on 24 March 2005.







Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)


Established By/Under: Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918

Constituted By: Chair, Electoral Commissioner, and 1 other non-judicial appointee


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 17 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918




ABN: 21 133 285 851

Web Site: www.aec.gov.au

The AEC is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums and maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC also provides electoral information and education programs. The Commission consists of a Chair (a Judge or a retired Judge of the Federal Court), the Electoral Commissioner, and a non-judicial member (usually the Australian Statistician). The Chair and the non-judicial member hold their offices on a part-time basis. The Act also establishes several statutory office holders, including Divisional Returning Officers and persons known as Australian Electoral Officers, who administer federal elections in each State and the Northern Territory. The Australian Capital Territory is managed by the NSW Australian Electoral Officer. From 1902, electoral functions were performed through a branch of the then Department of Home Affairs and its successor Departments of State. Between 1973 and 1984, the AEC was known as the Australian Electoral Office. On 21 February 1984, the AEC was established as an independent statutory authority.






Australian Reward Investment Alliance (ARIA)



Constituted By: 7 trustees


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, in respect of operations under the Superannuation Act 1976 (see sections 161 and 162), operations under the Superannuation Act 1990 (see section 28) and operations under the Superannuation Act 2005 (see section 26)

PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 48 882 817 243

Web Site: www.aria.gov.au

ARIA administers the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) and the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (PSSAP) and manages the investment of the CSS Fund, the PSS Fund and PSSAP Fund, in accordance with the provisions of the Acts establishing those schemes and, in respect of the PSS and PSSAP, the trust deeds established for those schemes. ARIA replaced the CSS and the PSS boards. On 1 July 2006, ARIA was prescribed as an agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997. The day-to-day administration of the schemes is performed by ComSuper on ARIA’s behalf (see also ComSuper in Section C).







ComSuper



Constituted By: Commissioner for Superannuation and staff





Materiality: Small

ABN: 77 310 752 950

Web Site: www.comsuper.gov.au

ComSuper administers the various public sector superannuation schemes, both civilian and military. It carries out these services on behalf of the Australian Reward Investment Alliance (see also Section C), for the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS), and the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (PSSAP). ComSuper also acts on behalf of the Military Superannuation and Benefits Board of Trustees No. 1 (see Defence portfolio Section E) for the Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSB), and on behalf of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority (see Defence portfolio Section B1) for the Defence Forces Retirement Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB). Additionally, ComSuper administers benefit payments for the now-closed Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (DFRB) Scheme, certain closed Papua New Guinea superannuation schemes and the scheme under the Superannuation Act 1922.






Future Fund Management Agency (Future Fund Board of Guardians)


Established By/Under: Future Fund Act 2006, section 74

Constituted By: Chair of the Future Fund Board of Guardians (as Chief Executive) and the staff of the Agency

Appointed By: Minister for Finance and Deregulation and the Treasurer

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 81 of the Future Fund Act 2006

PS Act Body: Yes



ABN: 53 156 699 293

Web Site: www.futurefund.gov.au

The Future Fund provides for the Commonwealth’s unfunded superannuation liabilities. The Future Fund Management Agency assists the Future Fund Board of Guardians in the performance of its duties, which is primarily to invest amounts in accordance with the Act and the Nation-building Funds Act 2008. The Future Fund Board of Guardians comprises the Chair and up to 6 members, appointed by the Minister for Finance and Deregulation and the Treasurer.







Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation (Albury-Wodonga Corporation)


Established By/Under: Albury-Wodonga Development Act 1973 (the Act), section 7

Governed By: 3 non-executive members and the Chief Executive Officer

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the non-executive members who in turn appoint the Chief Executive Officer

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 32 of the Albury-Wodonga Development Act 1973

PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 71 893 478 442

Web Site: www.awc.gov.au

The Corporation owns and manages property in the Albury-Wodonga region. It was previously a major land developer but it concluded its residential land development activities in October 2006. It is currently disposing of the remainder of its property assets with a view to winding up. The Corporation trades under the name Albury-Wodonga Corporation. On 1 July 2009, AWC became a Commonwealth authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 through amendments made to the Act by the Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Act 2008.






Australian Industry Development Corporation (AIDC)


Established By/Under: Australian Industry Development Corporation Act 1970, section 5

Constituted By: 3 directors


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, with additional requirements under section 37 of the Australian Industry Development Corporation Act 1970

PS Act Body: No



ABN: 55 085 059 559

Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/property/gbe

AIDC was established in 1970 to facilitate the development of Australian industries, and the participation in those industries by Australians, by providing financial services to them and by participating in enterprises or projects. In July 1989, the majority of the AIDC’s business was transferred to a company, AIDC Ltd, which was then floated on the Australian Stock Exchange. AIDC was the majority shareholder of AIDC Ltd. On 8 November 1995, AIDC re-acquired the privately-held shares in AIDC Ltd and AIDC Ltd was delisted on 8 February 1996. AIDC continues to manage ongoing guarantees and other Commonwealth obligations, the last of which is expected to expire in September 2010.








ASC Pty Ltd







ABN: 64 008 605 034

ACN: 008 605 034

Web Site: www.asc.com.au

The company builds, designs and performs maintenance on the ships of the Royal Australian Navy. It was known as the Australian Submarine Corporation Pty Ltd until 1 October 2004. ASC Pty Ltd is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.






Australian River Co. Limited (ARCo)






Materiality: Small

ABN: 94 008 654 206

ACN: 008 654 206

Web Site: www.finance.gov.au/property/gbe

ARCo was originally created as the Australian Coastal Shipping Commission on 1 October 1956, operating some 40 ships. It became the Australian Shipping Commission in 1974 and was subsequently incorporated as ANL Limited. In 1989 it was known as the Australian National Line, and in 1998, it assumed its present name.

In 2002, the Government announced its intention to wind down ARCo. While the company ceased the bulk of its operations in 1998-1999, it still owns two ships which are currently under contract to Queensland Alumina Limited.







Australian Technology Group Limited (ATG)




Annual Report Tabled: No (in liquidation)


Materiality: Small

ABN: 90 052 205 820

ACN: 052 205 820


ATG was established in 1994 to provide funding to new technology ventures. Since 2005, the company has been in voluntary liquidation with an external administrator appointed to manage its debt recovery litigation.

Medibank Private Limited







ABN: 47 080 890 259

ACN: 080 890 259

Web Site: www.medibank.com.au

Medibank Private Limited markets private health insurance, health management programs, and other insurance products. The company is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.






Tuggeranong Office Park Pty. Limited (TOPL)






ABN: 97 008 650 164

ACN: 008 650 164


TOPL and its subsidiary, Construction & Development Company Limited (CDC) (see Section G2), were established to fund the construction of Tuggeranong Office Park. The park has since been sold and bonds issued by CDC to fund the construction have been redeemed. TOPL is now in the process of being wound up. Previously owned by private investors, on 4 December 2008, the Commonwealth acquired the shares in TOPL, and it became subject to the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.








AGEST Super Pty Ltd (AGEST)



Appointed By: Minister for Finance and Deregulation and the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) each appoint 3 directors and jointly appoint the Chair.


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 44 007 390 392

ACN: 007 390 392

Web Site: www.agest.com.au

AGEST is the trustee of the Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust (see Section H3). AGEST is jointly owned by the Australian Government and the ACTU with each holding equal shares.

ASC AWD Shipbuilder Pty Ltd



Appointed By: ASC Pty Ltd (see Section F)

Annual Report Tabled: No, but consolidated within the annual report of ASC Pty Ltd


ABN: 15 112 123 181

ACN: 112 123 181


A wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Pty Ltd, the company is the contracting entity of ASC Pty Ltd in respect of the Air Warfare Destroyer program.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

ASC Engineering Pty. Limited






ABN: 45 051 762 639

ACN: 051 762 639


A wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Pty Ltd, the company is the owner of all ASC Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) related assets (property, infrastructure, plant, furniture and fittings).

ASC Modules Pty Ltd






ABN: 98 093 237 739

ACN: 093 237 739


A wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Pty Ltd. The company has not had any recent trading activity.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

ASC Shipbuilding Pty Limited






ABN: 15 051 899 864

ACN: 051 899 864

Web Site: No current web site

A wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Pty Ltd, the company is the employer of all ASC Air Warfare Destroyer staff.

Australian Submarine Corporation (Thailand)





Auditor: Acc Tax Consulting, Bangkok


The company is registered in Thailand under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand. ASC Pty Ltd owns 49% of the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Construction & Development Company Limited (CDC)






ABN: 19 008 650 208

ACN: 008 650 208


CDC was established to finance the Tuggeranong Office Park through the issue of long-term capital index bonds. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tuggeranong Office Park Pty. Limited (see Section F2). CDC is currently being wound up.

Deep Blue Tech Pty Ltd


Governed By: The directors appointed by ASC Pty Ltd from time to time

Appointed By: ASC Pty Ltd



ABN: 13 127 163 722

ACN: 127 163 722

Web Site: www.asc.com.au

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Pty Ltd and conducts submarine research and development.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Future Fund Investment Company No.1 Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Future Fund Board of Guardians



ABN: 81 130 318 188

ACN: 130 318 188


The company facilitates Future Fund investments in the U.S.A. The shares in the company are owned by The Northern Trust Company non-beneficially, on behalf of the Future Fund Board of Guardians (see Section C).







ABN: 90 130 788 493

ACN: 130 788 493







G. OTHER COMPANIES







ABN: 40 134 338 882

ACN: 134 338 882









ABN: 47 134 338 908

ACN: 134 338 908








G. OTHER COMPANIES







ABN: 51 134 338 926

ACN: 134 338 926



Health Services Australia Limited (HSA)


Governed By: Between 3 and 6 directors, as specified in clause 58 of the Memorandum of Association of HSA.

Appointed By: Medibank Private Limited (see Section F2)



ABN: 99 078 934 791

ACN: 078 934 791

Web Site: www.hsagroup.com.au

HSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medibank Private Limited (see Section F2). It is a national occupational health services company and operates 3 business lines: “Health for Industry”, which provides national work health and occupational medicine services; “Work Solutions” (a wholly-owned subsidiary - see also in Section G) which provides national prevention and injury management services; and, “The Travel Doctor”, (a wholly-owned subsidiary – see also in Section G) which provides national travel health and advisory services. HSA was transferred to ownership by Medibank Private Limited on 1 April 2009. Prior to that, responsibility for HSA had been with the Department of Human Services.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

IQ Consultants Pty Limited


Governed By: Managing Director and at least 2 other directors

Appointed By: Work Solutions Australia Pty Ltd



ABN: 18 100 020 531

ACN: 100 020 531


The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Work Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (see also in Section G2).

The Travel Doctor – TMVC Pty Ltd


Governed By: Executive General Manager and at least 2 other directors

Appointed By: Health Services Australia Limited



ABN: 93 003 457 289

ACN: 003 457 289

Web Site: www.traveldoctor.com.au

The company provides national travel health advisory services, including inoculations for overseas travellers. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Health Services Australia Limited (see also in Section G2). “The Travel Doctor” is the registered business name in all States and Territories.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Work Solutions Australia Pty Ltd


Constituted By: Executive General Manager and at least 2 directors

Appointed By: Health Services Australia Limited



ABN: 71 059 950 695

ACN: 059 950 695

Web Site: www.worksolutions.com.au

The company provides occupational health and safety, injury prevention and occupational rehabilitation services to corporate Australia and government agencies. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Health Services Australia Limited (see also in Section G2) and formerly traded as Work Solutions Group Pty Ltd. Work Solutions Australia Pty Ltd acquired the assets of IQ Consultants on 1 July 2005. IQ Consultants is not currently trading (see also in Section G2).







Australian Procurement and Construction Council Incorporated (APCC)

Creation Date: 1967

Governed By: 15 member committee, constituted by representatives of the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Governments, including 2 from the Department

Appointed By: Chief Executives of the relevant departments




ABN: 28 077 100 681

Web Site: www.apcc.gov.au

The APCC is an inter-governmental council relating to procurement, construction and asset management policy of the Commonwealth, State, Territory, and New Zealand governments. It is a reference point for government and industry on practices, principles and emerging issues in procurement, construction and asset management. The APCC reports to the Australian Procurement and Construction Ministerial Council (see Section A3). The APCC is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT).






H. OTHER ENTITIES

H3. TRUSTS

ARIA Investments Trust


Governed By: Australian Reward Investment Alliance (see Section C) is the trustee


Annual Report Tabled: No, but financial statements and a report to unitholders is prepared annually


ABN: 51 484 956 137


The Trust is a pooled superannuation trust that holds investments on behalf of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) and the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (PSSAP).

Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust (AGEST)


Governed By: AGEST Super Pty Ltd (see Section G2) is the trustee

Appointed By: Minister for Finance and Deregulation and the ACTU


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 79 781 199 140

Web Site: www.agest.com.au

AGEST is an industry superannuation fund whose membership comprises predominantly employees of the Commonwealth, Northern Territory and ACT Governments. However, it is a public offer fund so that anyone who is eligible to contribute to a superannuation fund may join. AGEST Super Pty Ltd is the trustee company that is responsible for the management and investment decisions of AGEST.





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS)


Governed By: Australian Reward Investment Alliance (see Section C) is the trustee of the CSS


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 162 of the Superannuation Act 1976


ABN: 19 415 776 361

Web Site: www.css.gov.au

The CSS was established under the Superannuation Act 1976, principally for Australian Government employees. The CSS is a hybrid superannuation scheme, comprised of defined benefit and accumulation components. It was closed to new members from 1 July 1990.

Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (PSSap)


Governed By: Australian Reward Investment Alliance (see Section C) is the trustee




ABN: 65 127 917 725

Web Site: www.pssap.gov.au

The PSSap is a fully-funded accumulation superannuation fund for Australian Government employees and statutory officeholders. PSSap is also the employer (default) fund for persons employed under the Public Service Act 1999 since 1 July 2005.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS)


Governed By: The Australian Reward Investment Alliance (see Section C) is the trustee




ABN: 74 172 177 893

Web Site: www.pss.gov.au

The PSS was established under the Superannuation Act 1990, principally for Australian Government employees. The PSS is a defined benefit superannuation scheme. It was closed to new members from 1 July 2005.

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361

361


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

0



H. Other Entities 0



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 22

362 foreign affairs and trade Portfolio


FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO 362




Department of Foreign Affairs And Trade (the Department)






ABN: 47 065 634 525

Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au

The Department develops policy and administers programs relating to foreign affairs and trade. The Department works with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


363foreign affairs and trade Portfolio






Australian National Commission for UNESCO


Constituted By: 12 appointed members, 2 Parliamentary members and 4 honorary members

Appointed By: Minister for Foreign Affairs

Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/intorgs/unesco

The Commission contributes to projects for the advancement of priorities and objectives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The 12 appointed members comprise a Chair, a youth representative and 10 specialist advisers (2 each to advise on UNESCO’s education, science, culture, communications and social science programs). The 2 Parliamentary representatives are drawn from the Government and the Opposition.






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Australia-China Council


Constituted By: Chair, an ex officio member (an official representing the Department) and 4 to 7 other members

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chair on the recommendation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Minister for Foreign Affairs appoints the other members.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports annually to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/acc

The Council convenes to consider measures to enhance Australia’s relationship with China.

Australia-India Council


Constituted By: Chair and 4 to 14 members

Appointed By: Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs


Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/aic

The Council convenes to consider measures to enhance Australia’s relationship with India.

Australia-Indonesia Institute


Constituted By: Chair and 4 to 12 members

Appointed By: Chair appointed by Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Minister for Foreign Affairs appoints the other members.


Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/aii

The Foundation assists interested parties to develop positive relationships and exchanges between the peoples of Australia and Indonesia.







Australia International Cultural Council



Appointed By: Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.


Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/aicc

The Council convenes to discuss and develop measures which promote Australia to persons overseas through the medium of the arts and culture. The Council comprises representatives from government and the arts and stakeholders with commercial interests.

Australia-Japan Foundation


Constituted By: Chair, an ex officio member (official representing the Department) and 4 to 9 ordinary members.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chair on the recommendation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Minister for Foreign Affairs appoints the other members.


Web Site: www.ajf.australia

The Foundation assists interested parties to develop positive relationships and exchanges between the peoples of Australia and Japan. Originally established as a statutory authority under the Australia-Japan Foundation Act 1976 and a prescribed agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act). On 30 November 2006, the Australia-Japan Foundation (Repeal and Transitional Provisions) Act 2006 repealed the Foundation’s status as a prescribed agency under the FMA Act and established it as a non-statutory bilateral foundation within the Department.






Australia-Korea Foundation


Constituted By: Chair, an ex officio member (an official representing the Department) and 4 to 13 ordinary members

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chair on the recommendation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Minister for Foreign Affairs appoints the other members.


Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/akf

The Foundation assists interested parties to develop positive relationships and exchanges between the people of Australia and Korea.

Australia-Malaysia Institute


Constituted By: Chair, an ex officio member (an official representing the Department) and 4 to 8 ordinary members



Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/ami

The Institute assists interested parties to develop positive relationships and exchanges between the people of Australia and Malaysia.

Australia-Thailand Institute


Constituted By: 8 members and an ex officio member of the Executive Committee (an official representing the Department)



Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/ati

The Institute assists interested parties to develop positive relationships and exchanges between the people of Australia and Thailand.







Council for Australian-Arab Relations


Constituted By: Chair and 10 members. The Chief Executive Officer of Austrade and an official representing the Department are ex officio members of the Council.



Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/caar

The Council convenes to consider measures to enhance Australia’s relationship with the Arab world.

Council on Australia Latin America Relations


Constituted By: 12 members, including the Secretary of the Department and the Chief Executive Officer of Austrade as ex officio members.



Web Site: www.dfat.gov.au/coalar

The Council convenes to consider measures to enhance Australia’s relationship with the people of Latin America.

Editorial Advisory Board






The Board advises the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the editorial and historical aspects of the Documents on Australian Foreign Policy and the Australia in the World series. Established by ministerial direction in 1969 and noted in Cabinet in 1971, the Minister determined in 2007 that the members shall serve four year terms until 31 July 2011.







Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO)


Established By/Under: Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987, section 54, Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994, section 88, Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Act 1998, section 62

Constituted By: Director-General and staff engaged under the Public Service Act 1999

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Director-General of Safeguards

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 51 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987, section 71 of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Act 1998, and section 96 of the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994

Web Site: www.asno.dfat.gov.au

ASNO reviews and develops measures to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction including those which are nuclear, chemical and biological in nature. ASNO is a division within the Department, however, the Director-General reports directly to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. ASNO was previously known as the Australian Safeguards Office (ASO) and was originally created in 1974. The statutory position of the Director of Safeguards under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 has been consolidated with the statutory offices of Director, Chemical Weapons Convention Office, and Director, Australian Comprehensive Test Ban Office, into the single office of Director-General, Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office.








Director of Safeguards


Established By/Under: Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987, subsection 42(1)


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 51 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987


The Office of the Director of Safeguards, together with the Office of the Director of the Australian Comprehensive Test Ban Office and the Office of the Director of the Chemical Weapons Convention Office, has been consolidated into the single office of the Director-General of the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO) (see ASNO entry in Section B1).

Director of the Australian Comprehensive Test Ban Office


Established By/Under: Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Act 1998, section 62


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 71 of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Act 1998








Director of the Chemical Weapons Convention Office


Established By/Under: Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994, section 86

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 96 of the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994










Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)

Creation Date: 1974

Established By/Under: Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997, Schedule 1

Constituted By: Director-General of AusAID and persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act) to assist the Director-General.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, refer to the annual reporting requirements approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

PS Act Body: No, it is part of the Department for purposes of the PS Act



ABN: 62 921 558 838

Web Site: www.ausaid.gov.au

AusAID provides policy advice to the Australian Government on international development cooperation issues and develops and implements Australia's overseas aid program. Previously known as the Australian Development Assistance Agency until 1976 and the Australian Development Assistance Bureau until 1985.






Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)


Established By/Under: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982, section 4

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer, the Commission for Agricultural Research (7 Commissioners), the Policy Advisory Council (10-12 members), staff and consultants engaged under section 32 of the Act

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chief Executive Officer and Commissioners. The Minister for Foreign Affairs appoints the Policy Advisory Council members.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 39 of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982



Materiality: Small

ABN: 34 864 955 427

Web Site: www.aciar.gov.au

ACIAR invests in, reviews and conducts research which examines agricultural problems in developing countries.







Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)


Established By/Under: Intelligence Services Act 2001, section 16

Constituted By: Director-General and persons employed by the Director-General

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Director-General

Annual Report Tabled: No, but an annual report is provided to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 49 667 785 014

Web Site: www.asis.gov.au

ASIS collects foreign intelligence and advises the Australian Government on related issues which may impact on Australian interests.

Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)


Established By/Under: Australian Trade Commission Act 1985, section 7

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer and staff of the Commission

Appointed By: Minister for Trade

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 92 of the Australian Trade Commission Act 1985




ABN: 11 764 698 227

Web Site: www.austrade.gov.au

Austrade provides advice, market intelligence and ongoing support, to Australian businesses looking to develop international markets. It also provides consular, passport and immigration services in certain locations overseas.






Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC)


Established By/Under: Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 1991, section 6

Governed By: Chair, Deputy Chair, Managing Director, an official representing the Australian Government and 2 to 5 other members.

Appointed By: Minister for Trade appoints all directors except the Managing Director who is appointed by the Board after consultation with the Minister.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 85 of the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 1991

PS Act Body: No

GFS Classification: PFC. However, EFIC also administers the National Interest Account which is classified as GGS.


ABN: 96 874 024 697

Web Site: www.efic.gov.au

EFIC provides finance and insurance products and services to Australian companies exporting and investing overseas where the commercial market does not have the capacity to provide such products and services.


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375


HEALTH AND AGEING PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

7



H. Other Entities 0



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 97

376 health and ageing Portfolio


HEALTH AND AGEING PORTFOLIO 376


A.A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES


Department of Health and Ageing (the Department)






ABN: 83 605 426 759

Web Site: www.health.gov.au

The Department develops policy and administers programs for the purposes of providing better health and ageing outcomes for all Australians. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


377health and ageing Portfolio






National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)



ABN: 31 162 998 046

Web Site: www.nicnas.gov.au

NICNAS maintains a register of industrial chemicals for the purposes of protecting human health and the environment. All importers and/or manufacturers of industrial chemicals for commercial purposes must register with NICNAS. NICNAS was established under the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 (see also Director of NICNAS in Section B2).

Office of the Aged Care Commissioner




Web Site: www.agedcarecommissioner.net.au

Staff of the office supports the Aged Care Commissioner in carrying out functions under the Aged Care Act 1997.

Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)



ABN: 15 862 053 538

Web Site: www.ogtr.gov.au

OGTR supports the Gene Technology Regulator in administering the Gene Technology Act 2000, which regulates dealings with genetically modified organisms.







Australian Health Ministers’ Conference (AHMC)


Constituted By: Commonwealth Ministers with portfolio responsibility for the Department, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, State and Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for health and the New Zealand Minister for Health.


Web Site: www.ahmac.gov.au

AHMC is a forum convened within the Health, Ageing, Community and Disability Services Ministerial Council (HACDSMC), enabling the discussion of health-related programs, national approaches to health policy development and implementation, and other matters, as requested by the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (AHMAC).

Australia New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council


Constituted By: 19 members comprising Commonwealth, New Zealand, State and Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for health and related portfolios (primary industries, consumer affairs etc) where nominated by their jurisdictions.


Web Site: www.health.gov.au/internet/main/Publishing

The Council develops domestic food regulatory policy, policy guidelines for setting domestic food standards, and promotes harmonised food standards within Australia. The Council was previously known as the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Council.







Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference (CDSMC)

Creation Date: 1993

Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Government ministers with portfolio responsibility for family, community, disabilities, youth, children, ageing and social welfare.



CDSMC is a forum of the Health, Ageing, Community and Disability Services Ministerial Council that aims to provide leadership on national community services issues. It is supported by its advisory body, the Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council (CDSMAC).

Gene Technology Ministerial Council (GTMC)


Constituted By: 9 members comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for gene technology. Other non-voting participants include the Gene Technology Regulator and other ministers representing the portfolios of agriculture, innovation and the environment.


Web Site: www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing

GTMC was established by the Gene Technology Agreement 2001 (GTA) to govern the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator. The GTA is an intergovernmental agreement which sets out the understanding between Commonwealth, State and Territory governments regarding the establishment of a nationally consistent regulatory system for gene technology.






Health, Ageing, Community and Disability Services Ministerial Council (HACDSMC)


Constituted By: All members of the Australian Health Ministers’ Conference and the Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference.


Web Site: www.ahmac.gov.au or www.csmac.gov.au

The HACDSMC provides a forum for consultation, when necessary, on matters of mutual interest which cross the boundaries of both health and community services. Established under the authority of the Council of Australian Governments, HACDSMC is comprised of the Australian Health Ministers' Conference, the Community and Disability Services Ministers' Conference and the Ministerial Conference on Ageing.

Ministerial Conference on Ageing (MCA)


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for health and ageing and a representative from the Australian Local Government Association.



MCA is a forum to facilitate discussion for the purposes of developing a consistent and coordinated approach to ageing and aged care policy. The Conference particularly examines apparent duplications of service and how the delivery of existing services may be improved.







Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (MCDS)


Constituted By: The MCDS is an official committee under the Council of Australian Governments. The MCDS brings together Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers responsible for health and law enforcement and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.


Web Site: www.nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au

The MCDS is a peak policy and decision-making body on licit and illicit drugs in Australia and is responsible for the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009. The MCDS collectively develops policies and programs to reduce the harm caused by drugs to individuals, families and communities in Australia.

Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council


Constituted By: The Commonwealth Minister for Sport and State, Territory, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea ministers with portfolio responsibility for sport and recreation.


Web Site: www.ausport.gov.au/information/scors

The Council is a forum for coordinating the development of policy relating to recreation and sport.







Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care


Constituted By: 12 members nominated by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC) with experience, expertise and knowledge in specific areas of the health sector, including health services management, quality improvement for patient care, corporate enterprise, private health care sector, consumer representation, and one Australian Government and two jurisdictional representatives.

Appointed By: Australian Health Ministers’ Conference (AHMC)


Web Site: www.safetyandquality.gov.au

The Commission was established by AHMC to lead and coordinate improvements in safety and quality in health care, promoting safe and effective care for consumers, including in the primary health care and private sectors.

Australian Health Information Council (AHIC)


Constituted By: 17 members, selected on the basis of their individual expertise.

Appointed By: Australian Health Ministers’ Conference

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports in the annual report of the Department.


AHIC advises Australian health ministers (via AHMAC in consultation with the National E Health and Information Principal Committee) on long-term directions and national strategic reform issues for health information management and information communications technology in health care from an end-user perspective.







Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC)


Constituted By: Secretary of the Department, Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the head of each State and Territory health authority, and the Secretary of the New Zealand Health Ministry.


Web Site: www.ahmac.gov.au

AHMAC is the advisory body to the Australian Health Ministers’ Conference (See AHMC in Section A3). It supports AHMC by providing strategic advice on health issues, and creating a forum for planning, information sharing and innovation. AHMAC advises on the coordination of health services across Australia and, where appropriate, with New Zealand. AHMAC has six principal committees which are the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, the Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee, the Clinical, Technical and Ethical Principal Committee, the Health Policy Priorities Principal Committee, the Health Workforce Principal Committee and the National E-Health Information Principal Committee.

Community and Aged Care Officials Group


Constituted By: Comprises Commonwealth, State and Territory officials from each jurisdiction, who have portfolio responsibility for aged and community care activities. The Commonwealth representative is the Chair.



The Group reviews and provides recommendations on progress made in accordance with proposed reforms listed in A New Strategy for Community Care – the Way Forward.






Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council (CDSMAC)

Creation Date: 1993

Constituted By: The Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Deputy Secretaries of the Departments of Health and Ageing and Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, officials representing authorities responsible for families, youth, disabilities, community services and welfare, the head of the New Zealand Department of Social Development of Child, Youth and Family Services, and the General Manager of Child, Youth and Family Policy.



CDSMAC advises the Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference (CDSMC). Its role is to support CDSMC by providing strategic advice on community services issues and by leading the planning and provision of community services.

Dementia Working Group


Constituted By: Nine members consisting of representatives from each of the Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies with responsibility for dementia programs and policy.

Appointed By: Members are appointed ex officio by jurisdictions.



In April 2006, Australian Health Ministers jointly endorsed the National Framework for Action on Dementia 2006-2010 (NFAD). The Group meets to discuss progress against the implementation of priority actions under the NFAD. It reports to AHMAC through the Health Care of Older Australians Standing Committee of the Health Policy Priorities Principal Committee.







Enhanced Medical Education Advisory Committee


Constituted By: 21 members comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory representatives.

Appointed By: Chair is appointed by the Deputy Secretary of the Department



The Committee advises the Department on the implementation, progress and outcomes of the Expanded Specialist Training Program.

Highly Specialised Drugs Working Party (HSDWP) of Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council


Constituted By: Representatives of Commonwealth, State and Territory government health departments, and the Private Hospitals’ Association of Australia. The Commonwealth representative is the Chair.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports to AHMAC


HSDWP makes recommendations to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on the suitability of supplying drugs via hospital outpatient departments, under section 100 of the National Health Act 1953.

Inter-Governmental Committee on Drugs

Creation Date: 1998

Constituted By: 24 members comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory officials representing health and law enforcement agencies in each Australian jurisdiction and government officials with expertise in identified priority areas, including representatives of the Attorney-General’s Department, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.


Web Site: www.nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au

The Committee supports the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy, providing policy advice to Ministers on drug-related matters and is responsible for implementing the National Drug Strategic Framework.






Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing


Constituted By: The Secretary of the Department, the Secretaries of the Departments of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Veterans’ Affairs, and Human Services, the head of each State and Territory authority with responsibility for ageing, a representative of the Australian Local Government Association and the relevant New Zealand Minister.



The Council’s role is to support the Ministerial Conference on Ageing by advising on issues relating to the development and coordination of aged care services across Australia, and it operates as a national forum for planning, information sharing and innovation.

National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council


Constituted By: Chair, 11 nominees from professional pathology organisations and consumer organisations, and 9 representatives from the Commonwealth, States and Territories.

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the members upon nominations from each of the represented jurisdictions and peak pathology organisations.


Web Site: www.health.gov.au/npaac

The Council advises the Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers on matters relating to the accreditation of pathology laboratories. The Council is also responsible for the development and maintenance of uniform standards and guidelines for pathology practices in Australia.







National Coordinating Committee on Therapeutic Goods (NCCTG)


Constituted By: 11 members comprising the National Manager of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (Chair), one other Australian Government member, one member from each State and Territory health authority and the New Zealand Ministry of Health.

Appointed By: Minister responsible for health of each jurisdiction


Web Site: www.tga.gov.au

The 1971 Order establishing the Committee was revoked in October 1986 to enable its establishment as a committee of the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC). NCCTG became a committee of AHMAC’s Clinical Technical and Ethical Principal Committee in June 2006, providing policy advice and promoting a harmonised approach to the regulation of therapeutic goods.

Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport


Constituted By: One representative from the Commonwealth, each State and Territory and the Australian Sports Commission.

Appointed By: Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council (see Section A3)



The Committee advises and supports the Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council in development and coordination of policy relating to recreation and sport.






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula


Constituted By: 6 members, comprising an independent Chair, a community and consumer representative, 2 public health and infant nutrition experts, a member with legal expertise and an industry representative.

Appointed By: The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing appoints all members of the panel. The industry representative is nominated by the infant formula industry.


Web Site: www.health.gov.au/apmaif

The Panel monitors compliance with and advises the Commonwealth on the operation of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement 1992.

Aged Care Funding Instrument Industry Reference Group



Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the members from providers, peak bodies, professional and consumer organisations related to residential aged care.



The Group provides a forum for discussion and advice to the Department on the development and implementation of the new funding model for residential aged care (Aged Care Funding Instrument, or ACFI) as well as program management matters in relation to the ACFI and the Classification Review Program.







Ageing Consultative Committee



Appointed By: Minister for Ageing with nominations by the Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, peak bodies, aged care providers, aged care and workers’ unions. The First Assistant Secretary, Ageing and Aged Care Division, Department of Health and Ageing, is the Chair.



The committee is a forum for consultation with the aged care sector, its workforce, older Australians and consumers of aged care services.

Australian Government Advisory Committee for the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza


Constituted By: 6 members and a part-time observer. Members are appointed by the Minister on the basis of their individual skills and experience, including from the fields of virology, business and public administration, along with strong links to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing



The Committee advises the Minister, through the Department, about the operation of the WHO, Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research in Influenza.






Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AIVC)


Constituted By: 17 members comprising the Director of Immunobiology, Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services (OLSS) as Chair, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Principal Medical Advisor and scientists specialising in influenza vaccines from universities, research institutions and regulatory authorities, including international bodies in New Zealand and South Africa.

Appointed By: Heads of OLSS, TGA


Web Site: www.tga.gov.au/committee

The Committee examines and decides on the selection of influenza virus strains for inclusion in the vaccine for the following Southern Hemisphere Winter. Industry members may observe at meetings and outcomes are published on the TGA web site. The committee meets annually.

Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD)


Constituted By: 18 members comprising a Chair, 4 executive members and 13 other members. Members are appointed for their expertise in drug policy.

Appointed By: Prime Minister


Web Site: www.ancd.org.au

The Council advises on drug policy. It reports annually to the Prime Minister and provides its reports to the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy.

Australian Suicide Prevention Advisory Council (ASPAC)


Constituted By: 10 members comprising a Chair and expert service providers, researchers, and clinicians from the area of suicide prevention.




The Committee advises the Minister for Health and Ageing on strategic directions and priorities in relation to suicide prevention and self-harm in order to support the Australian Government’s implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy.







Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI)






The Group advises the Minister on the Immunise Australia Program and related matters.

Departmental Ethics Committee





Web Site: www.health.gov.au/internet/main

The Committee is an approved Human Research Ethics Committee and provides ethical assessment of non-biomedical research proposals involving humans.

Hearing Services Consultative Committee (HSCC)


Constituted By: 16 members comprising consumers, experts, professional bodies, hearing service providers and manufacturers.

Appointed By: Minister for Ageing



The Committee provides advice to the Minister for Ageing on the national provision of hearing services and emerging issues of concern.






Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC)


Constituted By: Up to 23 members comprising a Chair, two Deputy Chairs and up to 20 other members with expertise in clinical medicine, health economics and consumer matters



Web Site: www.msac.gov.au

The Committee advises the Minister for Health and Ageing on whether new medical services should be publicly funded, based on an evidence-based assessment of their safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

Minister’s Dementia Advisory Group


Constituted By: 16 members drawn from dementia peak organisations, the aged care sector, nursing and medical professions, academia, carers and a person with dementia.




The Group advises the Minister on issues relating to dementia.

National Advisory Council on Mental Health (NACMH)


Constituted By: 10 part-time members (with provision for up to 14 members) appointed as individuals, rather than as representatives of particular constituency groups.

Appointed By: Minister for Health And Ageing

Annual Report Tabled: No, but the Council is required to submit an annual report to the Minister.

Web Site: www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth

The Council advises the Australian Government on mental health issues as requested by the Minister for Health and Ageing.







National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission


Constituted By: 10 part-time Commissioners



Web Site: www.nhhrc.org.au

The Commission advises on long-term health reform plans for promoting sustainable improvements in the performance of the health system, with a particular focus on chronic disease, ageing of the Australian population and the rising cost of health care.

National Indigenous Health Equality Council (NIHEC)


Constituted By: 14 members comprising experts on Indigenous health issues from the Australian Government, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector, and the broader health sector.



Web Site: www.nihec.gov.au

The Council advises the Minister for Health and Ageing on the achievement of equitable and sustainable health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

National Medicines Policy Committee (NMPC)


Constituted By: 9 members, selected for expertise in related fields.




The Committee advises the NMP Executive (see following entry) on medicines policy and monitors projects and research that are approved by the Australian Government or endorsed by the NMP Executive.






National Medicines Policy Executive


Constituted By: 6 members comprising 3 representatives of relevant government agencies or departments and 3 chairs of related committees.




The Executive advises the Government on implementation of the National Medicines Policy.

Pathology Consultative Committee (PCC)


Constituted By: 10 members drawn from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (3), the Australian Association of Pathology Practices (3), the National Coalition of Public Pathology (1) and the Department (3) with observers from Medicare Australia (2).

Appointed By: Each party to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) appoints representatives.



The Committee manages the Pathology Quality and Outlays Memorandum of Understanding and advises the Minister on the operation of the MoU. The MoU is between the Australian Government and other members of the PCC and is intended to promote access to quality, affordable pathology services, effective management of Government outlays relating to the services described in the Pathology Services Table of the Medicare Benefits Schedule, improved patient care through appropriate, enhanced and affordable pathology services.







Pathology Services Table Committee (PSTC)



Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints one member of the PSTC and the Commonwealth Pathology Advisor. The Department nominates the Scientific Advisor and 2 departmental officials. All other members, apart from a Medicare representative, are nominated from peak representative bodies in the pathology profession or industry, including the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, the Australian Association of Pathology Practices, and the National Coalition of Public Pathology.



The Committee convenes to monitor the Pathology Services Table to ensure that the services, fees and conditions in the table are appropriate.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Pricing Authority (PBPA)


Constituted By: 6 members comprising a Chair, 2 industry nominees, a consumer nominee, a Departmental official, and an official from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Appointed By: Chair, industry nominees and consumer representative are appointed by the Minister following advice from the relevant industry and consumer representative bodies. The industry bodies are Medicines Australia and the Generic Medicines Industry Association. The consumer representative is nominated by the Consumers Health Forum.



The Authority advises the Minister on recommended prices for new items that have been recommended for inclusion in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It may also recommend revised prices where the uses of listed drugs have been extended or changed.






Preventative Health Taskforce


Constituted By: 9 members appointed by the Minister for 3 years. Members have experience relevant to prevention and public health



Web Site: www.preventativehealth.org.au

The Taskforce provides evidence-based advice to government and health providers, both public and private, on preventative health programs and strategies, and monitors the development of the National Preventative Health Strategy.

Professional Programs and Services Advisory Committee (PPSAC)


Constituted By: 10 members, six of whom must be pharmacists.

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing (5 members), Pharmacy Guild of Australia (5 members)



The Committee advises the Minister on the professional pharmacy programs and services that are funded under the Fourth Community Pharmacy Agreement. The five Members appointed by the Minister include one Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia; one other pharmacist; and three Members drawn from individuals or organisations with an interest in the programs funded under the Agreement. This may include doctors, allied health professionals, aged care professionals, consumers and representatives from indigenous communities. At least four of the five Members appointed by the Guild must be pharmacists.







Prostheses and Devices Committee (PDC)


Constituted By: A part-time Chair and 12 other part-time members




The Committee advises the Australian Government on the listing of no-gap and gap-permitted prostheses and the benefits payable for them.

Radiation Oncology Reform Implementation Committee (RORIC)


Constituted By: 13 representatives of Commonwealth, State and Territory health departments, Cancer Australia, a technical expert, a professional representative nominated by the Radiation Oncology Tripartite Committee and a consumer representative.

Appointed By: Australian Health Ministers’ Conference



The Committee discusses the coordination of reforms and initiatives required to improve patient access to radiotherapy.







Aged Care Determination Review Panels


Established By/Under: Aged Care Act 1997, section 96-3

Constituted By: Review panels generally comprise the Aged Care Commissioner and a Chair drawn from the panel of potential chairs.

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department appoints the panel of potential chairs, the Minister for Ageing appoints the Aged Care Commissioner.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but activities are included in the annual report prepared by the Aged Care Commissioner


Review Panels are convened as necessary by the Aged Care Commissioner to review determinations made under the Act. The composition of each committee is governed by the Committee Principles 1997 (issued under subsection 96-3(3) of the Act).

Aged Care Planning Advisory Committees

Creation Date: 1998

Established By/Under: Aged Care Act 1997, section 12-7





The Committee advises the Minister for Ageing on the allocation of places to approved providers in regions in each State and Territory, in accordance with the Allocations Principles in the Act.







Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA)


Established By/Under: National Health Act 1953, section 99J

Constituted By: Up to 6 members

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department appoints an official from the Department and the Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the other members.



The Authority considers applications for approval to supply pharmaceutical benefits under section 90 of the Act and recommends to the Secretary whether an application should be approved.

Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC)


Established By/Under: Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990, regulation 36

Constituted By: 6 or 7 core members and 10 to 20 associate members




The Committee advises the Minister and the Secretary on matters to do with the regulation of pharmaceutical drugs, on whether new chemical entities should be approved for marketing in Australia and whether products already approved should have their indications varied. The core membership of the ADEC is made up of six to seven medical practitioners, at least two of whom are specialists in clinical medicine and one who is a specialist clinical pharmacologist. The ten to twenty associate members comprise a pharmaceutical chemist, a toxicologist, a general practitioner and representatives of other specialities. ADEC subcommittees constituted under regulation 36 comprise the Adverse Drug Reaction Advisory Committee (ADRAC) and the Pharmaceutical Subcommittee (PSC). The PSC makes recommendations to the ADEC on the pharmaceutical chemistry, quality control, bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of prescription medicines proposed for registration in Australia. The ADRAC reports to the ADEC on matters relating to adverse drug reactions.






Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC)


Established By/Under: Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006, section 51


Appointed By: Minister for Sport

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)

Web Site: www.asdmac.gov.au

The Committee advises bodies concerned with anti-doping issues, including the ASADA and the Australian Sports Commission, as well as assessing applications for Therapeutic Use Exemptions.

Complaints Resolution Panel


Established By/Under: Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990, regulation 42R

Constituted By: 8 members nominated by industry, consumer and health care professional organisations and the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code Council.


Web Site: www.tgacrp.com.au

The Panel considers complaints made about approved advertisements for therapeutic goods. It decides whether or not the complaint is justified based on the materials each party has provided and the results of its own enquiries.







Complementary Medicines Evaluation Committee (CMEC)


Established By/Under: Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, section 52G





The Committee advises the Therapeutic Goods Administration on the scientific and policy aspects of the control, supply and use of complementary medicines, with a particular focus on safety, efficacy and quality of products, and, where appropriate, efficacy relating to the claims made for products. Four members must have had professional clinical experience in the complementary medicines designated under the Act.

Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee


Established By/Under: Gene Technology Act 2000, section 100

Constituted By: 20 members including experts in relevant scientific fields including risk assessment, public health and ecology, as well as a layperson. The Committee also includes a person who is a member of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee.

Appointed By: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing

Annual Report Tabled: No, but its activities are reported in the annual report of the Gene Technology Regulator.

Web Site: www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr

The Committee provides scientific and technical advice to the Gene Technology Regulator and the Gene Technology Ministerial Council on gene technology matters. It replaced functions of the former Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee.






Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee



Constituted By: 12 members including experts in relevant fields including community consultation, risk communication, ethics, law and environmental issues. The Committee also includes a person who is a member of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee and a person who is a member of the Australian Health Ethics Committee.

Appointed By: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing

Annual Report Tabled: No, but its activities are reported in the annual report of the Gene Technology Regulator.

Web Site: www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr

The Committee, which replaced the Gene Technology Ethics Committee and the Gene Technology Community Consultative Committee, advises the Gene Technology Regulator and the Gene Technology Ministerial Council on ethical issues and matters of general concern to the community relating to gene technology.

General Practice Recognition Appeal Committee


Established By/Under: Health Insurance (Vocational Registration of General Practitioners) Regulations 1989, regulation 10

Constituted By: 5 members (comprising two representatives from the Australian Medical Association, two from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and one from the Australian Medical Council Limited)




The Committee considers appeals from medical practitioners who have been refused re-inclusion on the Vocational Register maintained by Medicare Australia or who have been removed from the Vocational Register. The Committee operates in conjunction with the General Practice Recognition Eligibility Committee.







General Practice Recognition Eligibility Committee


Established By/Under: Health Insurance (Vocational Registration of General Practitioners) Regulations 1989, regulation 9

Constituted By: 5 members (comprising two representatives from the Australian Medical Association, two from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and one from the Australian Medical Council Limited)




The Committee considers applications from medical practitioners requesting re-inclusion on the Vocational Register maintained by Medicare Australia. Inclusion on the Vocational Register enables a medical practitioner to access specific items on the Medicare Benefits Schedule which provide a higher Medicare rebate.

Medical Devices Evaluation Committee (MDEC)



Constituted By: 8 to 12 core members and 8 to 20 associate members




The Committee advises the Minister and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on medical and scientific issues relating to medical devices. The eight to twelve core members are comprised of medical practitioners of whom two are specialists in clinical medicine and one with expertise in consumer issues, an expert in industry issues, a biomedical engineer, and an expert in biomaterials. The eight to twenty associate members include one medical practitioner, a biomedical engineer, and an expert in biomaterials.






Medical Training Review Panel (MTRP)


Established By/Under: Health Insurance Act 1973, section 3GC

Constituted By: 32 members, comprising State and Territory representatives, officials representing medical colleges and other health stakeholders involved in education and training


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 3GC(4) of the Health Insurance Act 1973


The Panel examines the demand for, and supply of, medical training opportunities and monitors the implementation of particular measures in accordance with the Act. Existing measures require medical practitioners to complete a recognised postgraduate medical training program to be eligible to provide services that attract Medicare benefits.

Medicare Participation Review Committees


Established By/Under: Health Insurance Act 1973, section 124E



Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports in the Medicare Australia annual report


The Committees are created under Part VB of the Act to hear matters relating to participation in the Medicare Scheme. Individual Committees are established by Chairs with members required to be a practitioner in the profession associated with the matter for hearing. One member is selected from a list submitted by professional organisations and the other by the Minister.







Medicines Evaluation Committee (MEC)


Established By/Under: Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990, regulation 42ZZB

Constituted By: 8 to 12 members with expertise and experience in general medical practice, specialist medical practice, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, microbiology, community pharmacy, manufacture of medicines, government regulation and consumer representation.




The Committee provides scientific and policy advice on ‘Over the Counter’ medicines to the Minister and the Department through the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC)


Established By/Under: Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, section 52B and the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990

Constituted By: 9 jurisdictional members with a maximum of 7 “representative” members, as defined in the Regulations, including 2 New Zealand government representatives. Provision is made in the Regulations for “expert” members from 4 different categories.

Appointed By: The Act provides that the Commonwealth, each State and Territory nominate a “jurisdictional” representative, and gives the Minister for Health and Ageing power to appoint “expert” and “representative” members in accordance with the definitions in the Regulations.



The Committee is responsible for determining the classification or scheduling of medicines and chemicals for inclusion in the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons.






Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC)


Established By/Under: National Health Act 1953, section 100

Constituted By: 12 to 18 members, 2/3 of whom must be from designated categories, with the remainder chosen for their expertise in the Committee’s work.




The Committee advises the Minister about which drugs and medicinal preparations should be made available as pharmaceutical benefits.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal (PBRT)


Established By/Under: National Health Act 1953, section 98A

Constituted By: Chair (shall be either a Senior Deputy President or Deputy President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission) and up to 4 other members.

Appointed By: The Chair is appointed by the Governor-General, and four additional members are appointed by the Minister for Health and Ageing for a period not exceeding three years on a part-time basis. At least one additional member must be a person who has been, but is no longer, engaged either directly or indirectly in community pharmacy. The Minister for Health and Ageing makes this appointment following consultation with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.



The Tribunal makes determinations about the remuneration paid to pharmacists for dispensing pharmaceutical benefits, under the agreement between the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, and performs other functions described in that agreement.







Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code Council


Established By/Under: Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990, regulation 42A

Constituted By: 15 members, including manufacturers and suppliers (5), advertising industry (2), consumers (2), health care professionals (3), Therapeutic Goods Administration (2) and publishers (1).

Appointed By: Nominated, in accordance with regulation 42C, by industry, consumer and health care professional organisations and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.


Web Site: www.tgacc.com.au

The Council reviews whether the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code is current, relevant and reflects community values and standards. It also makes recommendations to the Minister for Health and Ageing about uniform standards in approval processes and advertising, appeals about approvals decisions and submissions for exemptions.

Therapeutic Goods Committee



Constituted By: 11 members. Members have technical expertise in specified fields relevant to therapeutic goods for human use (microbiology and virology, biomedical engineering, biological safety of biomaterials, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences), or are nominees of organisations representing the various sectors of the therapeutic goods industry (prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines, complementary medicines and medical devices), or consumers. All Members are part-time.




The Committee advises the Minister on the adoption of standards for therapeutic goods for human use, labelling and packaging, and the principles to be observed in the manufacture of therapeutic goods.







Aged Care Commissioner


Established By/Under: Aged Care Act 1997, section 95A-1


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 95A-12 of the Aged Care Act 1997

Web Site: www.agedcarecommissioner.net.au

The Commissioner reviews certain decisions made by the Complaints Investigation Scheme (the Scheme) and examines complaints about the Scheme's processes for handling matters under the Investigation Principles. The Commissioner also examines complaints about the conduct of the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd and the conduct of persons carrying out audits under the Accreditation Grant Principles 1999.

Director of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)


Established By/Under: Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, section 90, with functions of the Director at section 91


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 108 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989

Web Site: www.nicnas.gov.au

The Director is responsible for the national notification and assessment scheme to protect the health of the public, workers and the environment from the harmful effect of industrial chemicals. Sections 99 and 100 of the Act permit the Secretary of the Department to make the services of employees of the Department or other agencies available for the purposes of assessing chemicals under the Act (see also National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme in Section A2). The Director is also assisted by the NICNAS Community Engagement Forum, the NICNAS Industry Government Consultative Committee, the NICNAS Technical Advisory Group, and the NICNAS/States and Territories Memorandum of Understanding Group.







Gene Technology Regulator




Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 136 of the Gene Technology Act 2000

Web Site: www.ogtr.gov.au

The Gene Technology Regulator is responsible for administering matters regulated by the Gene Technology Act 2000.







Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)



ABN: 40 939 406 804


The TGA carries out a range of assessment and monitoring activities to ensure therapeutic goods available in Australia are of an acceptable standard with the aim of ensuring that the Australian community has access to therapeutic advances. TGA is a division of the Department and is responsible for administering the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.







Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority


Established By/Under: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act, section 8

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Advisory Council and staff of the Authority

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the CEO

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 28 of the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act



Materiality: Small

ABN: 56 253 405 315

Web Site: www.australiantransplantauthority.gov.au

The Authority was established to implement and oversee nationally consistent and coordinated arrangements for Australia's organ donation and transplantation system.

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)


Established By/Under: Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998, section 58

Constituted By: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ARPANSA and the staff mentioned in section 58

Appointed By: The CEO of ARPANSA is appointed by the Governor-General

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 59 of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998



Materiality: Small

ABN: 61 321 195 155

Web Site: www.arpansa.gov.au

ARPANSA regulates Australian Government entities and their contractors engaged in activities relating to radiation sources and facilities. ARPANSA also promotes uniform radiation protection and nuclear safety policy and practices across Australia.






Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)


Established By/Under: Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006, section 20

Constituted By: A Chair, a deputy-chair and between 1 and 5 other members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 74 of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006



Materiality: Small

ABN: 91 592 527 503

Web Site: www.asada.gov.au

ASADA has been established to protect Australia’s sporting integrity through the elimination of doping. ASADA administers programs relating to deterrence, detection and enforcement.

Cancer Australia


Established By/Under: Cancer Australia Act 2006, section 6


Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the Chief Executive Officer

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 37 of the Cancer Australia Act 2006



Materiality: Small

ABN: 21 075 951 918

Web Site: www.canceraustralia.gov.au

Cancer Australia manages a number of programs under the Australian Government’s National Cancer Plan, and administers the operation of the National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers.







National Blood Authority (NBA)


Established By/Under: National Blood Authority Act 2003, section 7

Constituted By: The General Manager, the NBA Board, the staff and consultants

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the General Manager and the 7 members of the advisory board

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 44 of the National Blood Authority Act 2003




ABN: 87 361 602 478

Web Site: www.nba.gov.au

The Authority manages the Australian blood and plasma product sector at a national level on behalf of all Governments. In addition to its annual report to the Minister, the NBA is required to report to the Australian Health Ministers' Conference, under subsection 44(1) of the Act.

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)


Established By/Under: National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992, section 5B

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Council, Principal Committees, Commissioner and staff

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the CEO, Council, Principal Committees and Commissioner.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 83 of the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992




ABN: 88 601 010 284

Web Site: www.nhmrc.gov.au

The Council supports health and medical research, develops health advice for the Australian community, and advises on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research. The Council was established in 1937 but was prescribed under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 in 2006.






Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO)


Established By/Under: Private Health Insurance Act 2007, section 238-1

Constituted By: Ombudsman and staff


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 253-50 of the Private Health Insurance Act 2007



Materiality: Small

ABN: 61 673 137 709

Web Site: www.phio.org.au

PHIO provides private health insurance members with an independent dispute resolution service for complaints relating to private health insurance. PHIO also provides feedback to health funds and government about issues causing problems for consumers. On 1 July 2007, PHIO moved from governance under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.







Professional Services Review (PSR)


Established By/Under: Health Insurance Act 1973, Part VAA

Constituted By: Director of the Professional Services Review, the Deputy Directors appointed to be members of the Panel, the staff mentioned in section 106ZM, persons whose services are made available to the Director under section 106ZN, and consultants engaged under section 106ZP.

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the Director with the agreement of the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Deputy Directors are appointed by the Minister in consultation with the AMA and other peak professional bodies.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 106ZQ of the Health Insurance Act 1973



Materiality: Small

ABN: 45 307 308 260

Web Site: www.psr.gov.au

PSR is a peer review scheme for reviewing and investigating the provision of services by practitioners to determine whether a person has engaged in inappropriate practices in relation to Medicare Services or the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.






Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)


Established By/Under: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act 1987, section 4

Constituted By: Up to 15 members, including the Australian Statistician, the Secretary of the Department and an elected member of the Institute’s staff.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints all members, on the nomination of the Minister for Health and Ageing, with the exception of the Director, who is appointed by the Minister for Health and Ageing.




Materiality: Small

ABN: 16 515 245 497

Web Site: www.aihw.gov.au

AIHW informs community discussion and decision-making through national leadership and collaboration in developing and providing health and welfare statistics and information.







Australian Sports Commission (Australian Institute of Sport)


Established By/Under: Australian Sports Commission Act 1989, section 5

Constituted By: Chair, Deputy Chair and 5 to 10 other members

Appointed By: Minister for Sport appoints all of the members with the exception of the Secretary of the Department who is a member ex officio.




ABN: 67 374 695 240

Web Site: www.ausport.gov.au

The Commission is responsible for coordinating the Australian Government’s commitment and contribution to the sports industry. It advises relevant stakeholders, including schools and sporting organisations on the development of sporting activities. The Commission also focuses on encouraging and strengthening business activities in Australian sports. The Commission operates under the name “Australian Institute of Sport” when performing certain functions in accordance with section 9 of the Act.






Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)


Established By/Under: Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991, section 6

Constituted By: 11 members and the Chief Executive Officer

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints the members and the members appoint the Chief Executive Officer.




Materiality: Small

ABN: 20 537 066 246

Web Site: www.foodstandards.gov.au

FSANZ develops and reviews standards and codes of practice for food for sale in Australia and New Zealand, coordinates and monitors national food recall, food surveillance and enforcement activities. FSANZ also implements food standards, conducts research and assists with the development of assessment policies for imported food. Formerly the Australia New Zealand Food Authority, created 19 August 1991, the Authority is a collaboration between the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand governments.







Health Workforce Australia (HWA)


Established By/Under: Health Workforce Australia Act 2009, section 4

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer (section 25), Board of Health Workforce Australia (section 8) and staff (sections 36 and 37)

Appointed By: Minister for Health and Ageing appoints all board members after nominations are received from the Commonwealth (which nominates 1 member), and from each State or Territory (which each nominates a member). All appointments are agreed to by the Australian Health Ministers’ Conference.




Materiality: Small

ABN: TBA

Web Site: www.nhwt.gov.au

HWA provides financial support for the delivery of clinical training (including simulation training) for the purposes of promoting the sustainability of the health workforce. It also conducts research, and collects, analyses and publishes data for the purposes of evaluating and developing policies relating to the health workforce.






Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC)


Established By/Under: National Health Act 1953 (the Act), section 82B. Section 264.1 of the Private Health Insurance Act 2007 continues PHIAC in existence.

Constituted By: Commissioner of Private Health Insurance Administration and 2 to 4 other members

Appointed By: The Chief Executive Officer is appointed by the Council. The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and three other members are appointed by the Minister for Health and Ageing.



Materiality: Small

ABN: 50 831 782 014

Web Site: www.phiac.gov.au

PHIAC is the independent prudential regulator of Australia’s private health insurance industry. PHIAC’s operations are cost-recovered through levies on private health insurers authorised under the Act.







F1. COMPANIES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd (ACSAA)






Materiality: Small


ABN: 64 079 618 652

ACN: 079 618 652

Web Site: www.accreditation.org.au

ACSAA is the accreditation body for the purpose of section 80-1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 tasked with managing accreditation, promoting high quality care and assisting industry to improve service quality.

Australian Sports Foundation Limited (ASF)






ABN: 27 008 613 858

ACN: 008 613 858

Web Site: www.asf.org.au

ASF assists eligible organisations to raise funds for the development of Australian sport. ASF is recognised in section 10 of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. Previously a company limited by guarantee, on 1 July 2009, ASF was recognised as a Commonwealth company under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.






General Practice Education and Training Limited (GPET)






Materiality: Small


ABN: 95 095 433 140

ACN: 095 433 140

Web Site: www.agpt.com.au

GPET is funded by the Commonwealth to oversee and coordinate the delivery of vocational education and training for general practice registrars across Australia.

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)






Materiality: Small


ABN: 85 094 118 902

ACN: 094 118 902

Web Site: www.nbocc.org.au

NBOCC is Australia's national authority and information source on breast cancer and ovarian cancer. NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers, governments and those diagnosed, to improve knowledge about breast and ovarian cancer control, including through the translation and dissemination of research into evidence-based information, clinical best practice, policy and health service delivery. NBOCC (previously named the National Breast Cancer Centre) was established in 1995 and registered as a company limited by guarantee on 11 August 2000. NBOCC was recognised as a Commonwealth company on 1 January 2009.








Australian Medical Council Limited (AMC)


Governed By: 11 directors – CEO, President, Deputy President, 5 ex officio directors (3 Chairs of accreditation committees, Chair of Board of Examiners and Chair of Joint Medical Boards Advisory Committee) and 3 other directors

Appointed By: Directors are appointed by the members



ABN: 97 131 796 980

ACN: 131 796 980

Web Site: www.amc.org.au

The company is the national standards-setting body for medical education and training. Its functions include accrediting medical schools and providers of specialist medical training and their training and professional development programs. It also assesses overseas trained medical practitioners for admission to medical practice in Australia and provides advice and recommendations to Commonwealth, State and Territory governments and the medical boards on matters relating to registration, recognition of medical specialities and overseas qualifications. Currently, legislation in NSW, Qld, SA, Tas and WA identifies AMC as the accrediting body. The company reports annually to Commonwealth, State and Territory health ministers. The company has 23 members including medical practitioners from states or territories, nominees from universities, specialist medical colleges, consumers, the Australian Medical Association, medical boards and two Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council representatives. In July 2008, AMC converted from an association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT) to a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001. The company receives funding from the Commonwealth, State and Territory medical boards and raises funds from accreditation and examination fees and charges.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Beyond Blue Limited



Appointed By: Directors are appointed by the members. Members are senior health or mental health officials of the Commonwealth, States and Territories.


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 87 093 865 840

ACN: 093 865 840

Web Site: www.beyondblue.org.au

The company aims to provide a national focus and community leadership to increase the capacity of the broader Australian community to prevent and respond to depression.

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd (headspace)



Appointed By: Each of the 5 founding members appoint a director, 2 are nominated by specified organisations in consultation with the Chair, and up to 4 may be nominated by the Minister for Health and Ageing.



ABN: 26 137 533 843

ACN: 137 533 843

Web Site: www.headspace.org.au

The Foundation has been founded to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australians aged 12-25. The founding members of headspace are the Australian General Practice Network Limited, the Australian Psychological Society Limited, the University of Sydney (through the Brain and Mind Research Institute), the Orygen Youth Health Research Centre and the University of Melbourne.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

National E-Health Transition Authority Ltd (NEHTA)



Appointed By: Chief executives of Commonwealth, State and Territory health departments are directors ex officio, and they may appoint up to 4 other directors.



ABN: 18 114 638 336

ACN: 114 638 336

Web Site: www.nehta.gov.au

NEHTA was established by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments, who are its members, to develop better ways of electronically collecting and securely exchanging health information.

National Prescribing Service Limited


Constituted By: 3 to 11 directors

Appointed By: 7 directors are appointed or nominated, comprising 1 by the Australian Government, 3 by general practitioners, 1 by other prescribers and research organisations, 1 by consumers, and 1 by pharmacists. Up to 4 other directors may be appointed by the directors.


Auditor: V.J. Ryan & Co

ABN: 61 082 034 393

ACN: 082 034 393

Web Site: www.nps.org.au

The company provides information and services for health professionals and consumers to improve quality use of medicines.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

National Return and Disposal of Unwanted Medicines Limited


Constituted By: 5 directors

Appointed By: Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Australian Institute of Environmental Health NSW and the Council on the Ageing. Under the company’s constitution, the Department has the right to appoint an observer to the board.


Auditor: Jaques and Associates Pty. Ltd.

ABN: 79 082 871 663

ACN: 082 871 663

Web Site: www.returnmed.com.au

The company receives unwanted or out-of-date medicines from consumers via any pharmacy in accordance with the Return of Unwanted Medicines Scheme, which is wholly-funded by the Department. The Commonwealth became a member of the company at its establishment, with the right to appoint a director. In 2005, the company’s constitution was amended to give the Department the right to appoint an observer, rather than a director. The Department’s observer attends every board meeting.






G. OTHER COMPANIES


National Health Call Centre Network Ltd (healthdirect Australia)



Appointed By: Commonwealth, NSW, SA, Tas, WA, ACT and NT governments.



ABN: 28 118 291 044

ACN: 118 291 044

Web Site: www.healthdirect.org.au/go/about-us

healthdirect Australia is a free 24-hour telephone health triage, information and advice service, financed by the Commonwealth and participating State and Territory Governments.


428


429

429


HUMAN SERVICES PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

0



H. Other Entities 0



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 7

430 human services Portfolio


HUMAN SERVICES PORTFOLIO 430




Department of Human Services (the Department)






ABN: 90 794 605 008

Web Site: www.humanservices.gov.au

The Department provides government social and health-related services. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


431human services Portfolio






Child Support Agency (CSA)

Creation Date: 1988



Web Site: www.csa.gov.au

CSA’s role is to support separated parents to transfer payments for the benefit of their children. CSA was established within the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in 1988 and remained within the ATO until transferred to the then Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs on 24 October 1998. CSA became part of the Department of Human Services on 16 December 2004. The office of the Child Support Registrar is established by section 10 of the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988. The Registrar reports to the Secretary of the Department. (see also Child Support Registrar in Section B2).

CRS Australia

Creation Date: 1948


ABN: 65 281 415 387

Web Site: www.crsaustralia.gov.au

CRS Australia provides program delivery services and rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities under the Disability Services Act 1986. CRS Australia also delivers injury management and injury prevention services in commercial insurance markets and direct to employers. The General Manager of CRS Australia reports to the Secretary of the Department. CRS Australia was transferred from the Department of Health and Ageing to the Department on 26 October 2004.







Child Support Registrar


Established By/Under: Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988, section 10

Appointed By: Section 10 provides that the Child Support Registrar is the General Manager of the Child Support Agency, or if there is no such position, a Senior Executive Service employee that is specified by the Secretary of the Department.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 14 of the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

Web Site: www.csa.gov.au

CSA registers a liability for collection by entering details of the liability in the Child Support Register.







Centrelink (Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency)


Established By/Under: Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997, section 6


Appointed By: Minister for Human Services

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 40 of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997




ABN: 29 468 422 437

Web Site: www.centrelink.gov.au

Centrelink delivers services on behalf of a range of Commonwealth departments, including: the Departments of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; and Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Responsibility for Centrelink was transferred from the Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs portfolio to the Department on 26 October 2004.






Medicare Australia


Established By/Under: Medicare Australia Act 1973, section 4



Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 42 of the Medicare Australia Act 1973




ABN: 75 174 030 967

Web Site: www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Medicare Australia is responsible for the delivery of the Medicare Benefits Scheme. It delivers a wide range of programs on behalf of the Department of Health and Ageing, Department of Veterans’ Affairs and other Commonwealth departments. These include the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the 30% Private Health Insurance Rebate Scheme, and Practice Incentive Programs. It also maintains a number of health-related registers such as the Childhood Immunisation Register. On 1 October 2005, the Health Insurance Commission was transferred from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework and was renamed Medicare Australia. Responsibility for the Health Insurance Commission was transferred from the Department of Health and Ageing to the Department of Human Services on 26 October 2004.







Australian Hearing Services (Australian Hearing)


Established By/Under: Australian Hearing Services Act 1991, section 7

Governed By: Chair, Managing Director and at least 4 other directors



PS Act Body: No



ABN: 80 308 797 003

Web Site: www.hearing.com.au

Australian Hearing provides hearing rehabilitation services and hearing service aids to eligible persons, including those with complex hearing problems. National Acoustic Laboratories, a division of Australian Hearing, researches hearing and associated technology. Responsibility for Australian Hearing was transferred from the Department of Health and Ageing to the Department on 26 October 2004.


436


437

437


IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

1



H. Other Entities 0



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 11

438 immigration and citizenshiP Portfolio


IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO 438




Department of Immigration and Citizenship (the Department)






ABN: 33 380 054 835

Web Site: www.immi.gov.au

Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act. The Department develops policy and administers programs for the purpose of managing the entry and settlement of people into Australia.


439immigration and citizenshiP Portfolio






Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs


Constituted By: Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and State and Territory Ministers with direct responsibility for immigration and multicultural and ethnic affairs.



The Council is chaired by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and meets annually to consider and resolve issues of mutual concern.







Standing Committee on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs


Constituted By: Secretary of the Department and Heads of State and Territory agencies with portfolio responsibility for immigration and multicultural/ethnic affairs.



The Committee convenes to discuss and coordinate policy on matters relating to immigration, settlement, citizenship and multicultural affairs. The Committee also provides advice to the Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.







A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Australian Multicultural Advisory Council



Appointed By: Minister for Immigration and Citizenship


Web Site: www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement

The Council advises the Minister and the Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services on social cohesion issues relating to Australia's cultural and religious diversity.

Detention Health Advisory Group


Constituted By: Chair and 10 members. Commonwealth Ombudsman is an observer.




The Group was established in response to recommendations detailed in the Report of the Palmer Inquiry into the Cornelia Rau Matter. The Group meets four times a year to advise the Department on the design, implementation and monitoring of improvements in detention health care policy and procedures.

Council for Immigration Services and Status Resolution


Constituted By: 10 advisory group members



Web Site: www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders

The Council advises the Minister on the development of policies, processes, services and programs necessary to achieve the timely, fair and effective resolution of immigration status for people seeking asylum or other migration outcomes in Australia.






Refugee Resettlement Advisory Council



Appointed By: Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (appointments approved by Cabinet)



The Council advises the Minister on matters relating to the settlement of entrants into the Humanitarian Program.

Skilled Migration Consultative Panel


Constituted By: 4 State governments (NSW, QLD, Vic, WA), 4 industry groups (Australian Industry Group, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Minerals Council of Australia, Business Council of Australia), and 4 representatives from the Australian Council of Trade Unions.



Web Site: www.immi.gov.au/about/plans/regulatory

The Panel acts as a consultative body for the Skilled Migration Interdepartmental Committee. The Panel convenes as required to consider and advise the Australian Government on skilled migration matters referred to it by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.








Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA)


Established By/Under: Migration Act 1958, section 275

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer of the MARA and an advisory board

Appointed By: Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, who has delegated his powers to the Office of the MARA within the Department.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 322 of the Migration Act 1958


Web Site: www.themara.com.au

The MARA regulates the migration advice profession and protects its consumers. Since 1 July 2009, the MARA operates through the Office of the MARA, within the Department, following a decision by the Minister to revoke previous arrangements under the Act. From 23 March 1998 until 30 June 2009, the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) was appointed as the MARA, by legislative instrument under section 315 of the Act. The MIA is the peak professional association of migration agents in Australia. On 1 July 2009, the Minister revoked the appointment of the MIA. The Minister has delegated the powers of the MARA, under section 320 of the Act, to the Office of the MARA, a discrete office within the Department. The Office of the MARA is assisted by an advisory board, comprising representatives of the MIA, the Law Council of Australia, universities, the not-for-profit immigration assistance sector, consumer and community advocates, the Department and the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the MARA. The Chair of the board is independent of the Department and the migration advice profession and reports directly to the Minister.






Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal (MRT-RRT)

Creation Date: Prescribed on 1 July 2006 as a single agency for the purposes of Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act).

Established By/Under: Migration Act 1958, section 394

Constituted By: 95 members comprising 1 principal member, an MRT and an RRT deputy principal member, 5 senior members, 24 full-time members and 65 part-time members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, an annual report is prepared in accordance with the Requirements for Annual Reports for Departments, Executive Agencies and FMA Act Bodies approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.


Materiality: Small

ABN: 50 760 799 564

Web Site: www.mrt-rrt.gov.au

The Migration Review Tribunal (the MRT) and the Refugee Review Tribunal (the RRT) provide an independent and final merits review of decisions made in relation to visas to travel to, enter or stay in Australia. The MRT reviews decisions made in respect of general visas (e.g. visitor, student, partner, family, business, and skilled visas) and the RRT deals with decisions made in respect of protection (refugee) visas. The MRT and the RRT are separate agencies for the purposes of the Act, but a single agency for the purposes of the FMA Act and the Public Service Act 1999.








National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI)



Appointed By: The members of the company nominate the directors, who are then formally appointed by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.


Auditor: Hardwicke’s Chartered Accountants

ABN: 42 008 596 996

ACN: 008 596 996

Web Site: www.naati.com.au

NAATI is a national standards body jointly owned by Commonwealth, State and Territory governments. It is also an advisory body for the Translation and Interpreting industry, providing advice and consultancy services on industry standards, accreditation, the role and conduct of translators. The company has 9 members, comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers responsible for multicultural and ethnic affairs.


446


447

447


INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

2



H. Other Entities 1



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 31

448 infrastructure, transPort, regional develoPment and local government Portfolio


INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO 448




Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (the Department)






ABN: 86 267 354 017

Web Site: www.infrastructure.gov.au

The Department develops policy advice and programs, and regulates matters concerning infrastructure, transport safety and security, aviation and airports, maritime issues, regional development and local government. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


449infrastructure, transPort, regional develoPment and local government Portfolio






Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE)




Web Site: www.bitre.gov.au

BITRE performs research and economic and statistical analysis on matters relating to infrastructure, transport and regional issues.







Australian Transport Council (ATC)


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand government ministers from each transport portfolio. The Papua New Guinea Minister responsible for transport matters and the Australian Local Government Association have formal observer status on the Council.


Web Site: www.atcouncil.gov.au

The ATC is a forum for Commonwealth, State, and Territory and New Zealand government ministers to discuss transport and road policy issues. The ATC subsumed the functions of the former Australian Transport Advisory Council in June 1993. The Standing Committee on Transport (SCOT) supports the ATC with a nominee of each ATC Minister, who is generally at head of Department or agency level. SCOT is in turn supported by sub-committees that provide advice on a range of policy and technical matters (see Section A4).

Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory government Ministers with local government and planning-related portfolios and the President of the Australian Local Government Association. Membership includes the New Zealand Minister with responsibility for local government.


Web Site: www.lgpmcouncil.gov.au

The Council discusses local government and planning policy matters relevant to Australia and New Zealand. It is supported by the Local Government and Planning Joint Committee, with the Local Government Joint Officers' Group and the Planning Officials' Group, as standing sub-committees.







Regional Development Council


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory government ministers representing each regional development portfolio, and a representative of the Australian Local Government Association.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports annually to the Council of Australian Governments.

Web Site: www.rdcouncil.gov.au

The Council facilitates cooperation across all spheres of governments in order to achieve sustainable economic, social and environmental outcomes for regional Australians. The Standing Committee on Regional Development (see Section A4) comprises the head of the key government agency in each State or Territory responsible for regional development, and from the Australian Local Government Association. It reviews and recommends agenda items for consideration by the Council.







Australian Council of Local Government


Constituted By: Elected mayors, shire presidents and officials representing the Australian Government

Appointed By: Council members are appointed ex officio


Web Site: www.aclg.gov.au

The Council meets annually to consider policies and initiatives in areas of mutual interest to the Australian Government and local governments. The Council’s steering committee meets three times a year to determine the agenda for an annual meeting. Members of the steering committee are appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, based on a variety of criteria including the position held, experience, expertise, gender and geographical location. The Department provides secretariat services and funding for the activities of the Council.

Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board (AMVCB)



Appointed By: Executives of relevant Federal and State departments



The AMVCB members discuss issues relating to the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, pertaining to the approval of new vehicles, and the interaction with the State and Territory function of vehicle registration. Prior to 1989 the States and Territories were responsible for both approval of new vehicles and the registration of new and used vehicles. The Administrator of Motor Vehicle Standards is responsible for administering the Act.







National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC)



Appointed By: Australian Transport Council


Web Site: www.nmsc.gov.au

NMSC is an intergovernmental committee established by the Council of Australian Governments. It advises the Australian Transport Council on marine safety through the Australian Maritime Group.

National Road Safety Council


Established By/Under: Council of Australian Governments, National Partnership Agreement to Establish a National Road Safety Council

Constituted By: 7 members, chosen on the basis of relevant skills and experience

Appointed By: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government upon from nominations approved by a two-thirds majority of the parties to the Agreement. The Commonwealth, States and Territories are parties to the Agreement. The Minister appoints the Chair from among the appointed members.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but the Council submits an annual report on its activities to the Australian Transport Council (see Section A3).

Web Site: www.ntc.gov.au

The Council convenes four times a year to review the development and implementation of road safety measures detailed in the National Road Safety Strategy. The Department provides secretariat support to the Council.






Standing Committee on Regional Development

Creation Date: 2002

Constituted By: Department heads or the Chief Executive Officers of relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory government departments with responsibility for regional development.

Appointed By: Commonwealth, State and Territory government Ministers representing regional development portfolios and the Australian Local Government Association.


Web Site: www.rdcouncil.gov.au

The Committee supports the work of the Regional Development Council (see Section A3) reviewing and recommending agenda items for the Council.

Standing Committee on Transport (SCOT)


Constituted By: Departmental heads of the relevant Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand government departments.

Appointed By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand government Ministers, who are members of the Australian Transport Council (ATC)


Web Site: www.atcouncil.gov.au

The SCOT is a Standing Committee of the ATC providing support on transport and road policy issues. SCOT is in turn supported by subcommittees providing advice on a range of policy and technical issues.







A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Australian Bicycle Council



Appointed By: Members represent Commonwealth, State and Territory road/transport agencies, the Australian Local Government Association, the bicycle industry, and cyclist user groups, Transit NZ is an observer.


Web Site: www.austroads.com.au/abc

The Council manages and coordinates the implementation of the Australian National Cycling Strategy 2005 - 2010. The Department funds the secretariat function which is provided by Austroads (see Section H2).

Regional Development Australia (RDA)


Constituted By: Committees established in each State and Territory. Members are volunteers drawn from the community, local business and government.

Appointed By: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government


Web Site: www.rda.gov.au

RDA is a network of committees which aim to bring together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of regional Australia. The committees have a focus on establishing a strategic framework for economic growth in each region. These Committees are progressively replacing 54 Area Consultative Committees in all States and Territories.






Regional Women’s Advisory Council (RWAC)





Web Site: www.infrastructure.gov.au/regional/councils

RWAC was established for consultation on issues affecting women and communities in regional, rural and remote Australia. The Department provides secretariat support for RWAC, and works closely with other agencies responsible for policy and programs affecting rural women.

Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) Review Authority

Creation Date: 1986

Constituted By: Chair and 2 members




The TFES provides assistance payments based on the sea freight cost disadvantage. The TFES Review Authority was established as an independent body to review decisions made by the Secretary pursuant to the TFES Ministerial Directions by, or on behalf of, any person whose interests are affected by a decision. The authority has not convened for several years.







Technical Liaison Group


Constituted By: 36 members, representing the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Governments, the National Transport Commission (see Section E), industry and road user groups

Appointed By: Chief Executives of State and Territory regulatory bodies and CEOs of automotive industry representative bodies



The Group advises the Australian Government on issues relating to the implementation and development of the Australian design rules for vehicles.







International Air Services Commission (IASC)


Established By/Under: International Air Services Commission Act 1992, section 6

Constituted By: 3 members, section 39


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 53 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992

Web Site: www.iasc.gov.au

IASC assesses applications by existing and prospective Australian airlines for capacity and route entitlements available under air services arrangements.

Infrastructure Australia


Established By/Under: Infrastructure Australia Act 2008, section 4

Constituted By: 12 members, section 7


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 26 of the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008

Web Site: www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au

Infrastructure Australia advises the Minister on the creation and development of a strategic blueprint to meet Australia’s infrastructure needs, involving partnerships with the States, Territories, local governments and the private sector. Infrastructure Australia is supported by the Infrastructure Coordinator whose primary function is to assist Infrastructure Australia in the performance of its functions. The Infrastructure Coordinator is a statutory office holder established under the Act, and is supported by Departmental officials.







Marine Council


Established By/Under: Navigation Act 1912, section 424





The Council was established to act as a disciplinary body for seafarers. Its functions have since been superseded by developments in the employment arrangements for seafarers. Accordingly, the Council has not convened for many years. The Council comprises a representative of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (Chair), 4 other members representing shipowners, 1 representing deck officers, 1 representing engine room officers, 2 representing seamen other than officers, and any members appointed by the Minister to assist specific inquiries.

Motor Vehicle Standards Review Panel – Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles


Established By/Under: Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, section 21 and Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989, regulation 30.


Appointed By: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, with nominees from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (1), the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (1), the Australian Automobile Industry (1), and an association of registered automotive workshops determined by the Minister (1). The Chair is the Administrator of Vehicle Standards.



The Panel makes recommendations on appeals about applications for inclusion on the Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles following a referral by the Minister.







Inspector of Transport Security


Established By/Under: Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006, section 25




The Inspector, when directed by the Minister, inquires into a major transport or offshore security incident, or a pattern or series of incidents that point to a systemic failure or possible weakness of aviation or maritime transport security regulatory systems.

Registrar of Liner Shipping


Established By/Under: Trade Practices Act 1974, section 10.77



Web Site: www.infrastructure.gov.au/maritime/ports/liner

The Registrar maintains the registers specified under Part X of the Act and is supported by Departmental officials. Under Part X, subsection 10.68, all ocean carriers operating liner shipping in or out of Australia must register an Australian-based agent. Part X also enables ocean carriers to register their shipping agreements to be approved for some exemptions from parts of sections 45 and 47 of the Act.







Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)


Established By/Under: Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, section 12

Constituted By: Chief Commissioner, 2 or more part-time Commissioners, CEO and staff employed under the Public Service Act 1999

Appointed By: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government appoints the Chief Commissioner, 2 part-time Commissioners and the CEO

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 63A of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003

ABN: 65 061 156 887


Materiality: Small

Web Site: www.atsb.gov.au

The ATSB investigates transport safety matters, provides services including the independent investigation of transport accidents and incidents, records safety data, analysis and research, and promotes safety awareness. The ATSB was originally formed on 1 July 1999 as a function with distinct branding within the Department. On 1 July 2009, it was re-established as a prescribed agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and as a statutory agency under the Public Service Act 1999.






Airservices Australia


Established By/Under: Air Services Act 1995, section 7




PS Act Body: No



ABN: 59 698 720 886

Web Site: www.airservicesaustralia.com

Airservices Australia provides air traffic control management and related airside services to the aviation industry and provides aeronautical information services, airport rescue, fire fighting, navigation and communication services.

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)


Established By/Under: Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990, section 5




PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 65 377 938 320

Web Site: www.amsa.gov.au

AMSA provides maritime safety services to the Australian maritime industry, including aerial and marine search and rescue, and marine environment protection services.







Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)


Established By/Under: Civil Aviation Act 1988, section 8

Constituted By: Director of Aviation Safety and up to 4 directors



PS Act Body: No



ABN: 44 808 014 470

Web Site: www.casa.gov.au

CASA regulates the safety of civil air operations in Australia and regulates Australian-registered aircraft which operate overseas. The Chief Executive Officer of CASA is also the Director of Aviation Safety. The Director of Aviation Safety is an appointee of the board and is an ex officio member of the board. The Chair, Deputy Chair or other members of the board are not eligible to be appointed as the Director of Aviation Safety. The Act was amended to provide for a governing board from 1 July 2009. Previously the Act had provided that the Director of Aviation Safety was the sole director of CASA for the purposes of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.






National Transport Commission (NTC)


Established By/Under: National Transport Commission Act 2003, section 5

Constituted By: 6 commissioners


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 38(2) of the National Transport Commission Act 2003



Materiality: Small

ABN: 67 890 861 578

Web Site: www.ntc.gov.au

The NTC advises the Australian Transport Council on uniform regulatory and operational policies and model legislation for road, rail and intermodal transport. NTC may also employ staff outside of the PS Act. NTC is not a Commonwealth authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, but must comply with sections 9, 18, 20 and Schedule 1 of that Act.








Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited



Appointed By: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government and Minister for Finance and Deregulation.


PS Act Body: No




ABN: 75 081 455 754

ACN: 081 455 754

Web Site: www.artc.com.au

The company manages the national interstate, Hunter Valley and other New South Wales regional rail networks and sells access to train operators over the network. The company is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.







ARRB Group Ltd (ARRB)



Appointed By: Members with Managing Director an ex officio appointee


Auditor: RSM Bird Cameron

ABN: 68 004 620 651

ACN: 004 620 651

Web Site: www.arrb.com.au

AARB undertakes collective research of national importance on matters including infrastructure, transport and safety. The members of ARRB are Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies with portfolio responsibility for roads.

Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA)



Appointed By: Member organisations


Auditor: Moore Stephens

ABN: 83 113 379 936

ACN: 113 379 936

Web Site: www.tca.gov.au

TCA administers and implements the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) and certifies IAP Service Providers. The IAP is a voluntary program which provides heavy vehicles with access, or improved access, to the Australian road network, in return for monitoring of compliance with specific access conditions.








Austroads Incorporated


Governed By: 11 member committee, comprising the Chief Executive or an alternative senior executive officer of each of its 11 members.


Auditor: Moore Stephens Sydney

Association Number: Y1381922

ABN: 16 245 787 323

Web Site: www.austroads.com.au

The Association advises the Australian Transport Council (see Section A3) and the Standing Committee on Transport (see Section A4) on measures relating to improved transport-related outcomes in Australia and New Zealand. Austroads was incorporated on 13 December 1991 under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984 (NSW). Its members are the Commonwealth represented by the Department, 6 State and 2 Territory road transport and traffic authorities, the Australian Local Government Association, and the New Zealand Transport Agency.


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469

469


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G. Other Companies

70



H. Other Entities 9



H3. Trusts 5

TOTAL 117

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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (the Department)






ABN: 74 599 608 295

Web Site: www.innovation.gov.au

The Department develops policy and programs to enhance the growth of Australian industries through a national innovation system that delivers knowledge creation, cutting-edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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AusIndustry

Creation Date: 1st July 1999



Web Site: www.ausindustry.gov.au

AusIndustry is a program delivery division of the Department, which delivers business services focussed on innovation, investment and international competitiveness.

Chief Scientist

Creation Date: 1989

Constituted By: Chief Scientist and persons made available by the Secretary of the Department to assist the Chief Scientist

Appointed By: Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research



Web Site: www.chiefscientist.gov.au

The Chief Scientist advises the Australian Government on scientific and technological issues, including his or her engagement with the science, research and industry communities and other governments.

Enterprise Connect




Web Site: www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au

Enterprise Connect advises Australian small and medium enterprises on measures to assist them become more innovative, efficient and competitive. Enterprise Connect includes innovation and manufacturing centres and advisory boards to assist particular programs administered by the Department.






National Science and Technology Centre (Questacon)


Constituted By: Advisory Council comprises a Chair, the Questacon Director and seven other members.



ABN: 71 460 521 691

Web Site: www.questacon.edu.au

The Centre, known as Questacon, promotes greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community. Questacon was in the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts until 1 July 2003, when it became a part of the Department of Education, Science and Training until December 2007. Since then it has operated as a division within the Department.








Small Business Ministerial Council (SBMC)


Constituted By: 9 members, being the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Government Ministers directly responsible for small business policy.


Web Site: www.innovation.gov.au/Consultativeforum

SBMC is a forum for Ministers to discuss small business issues and to promote a national approach to small business policy and development. A representative from the Australian Local Government Association is invited to attend meetings when local government matters are considered.







Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)


Established By/Under: 1994 intergovernmental agreement on building regulations

Constituted By: Chair, 9 members from the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments, 4 members from industry and 1 member representing the Australian Local Government Association.

Appointed By: Chair and industry members are appointed by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research with the majority agreement of the State and Territory Ministers. The government and Australian Local Government Association members are selected by the entities they represent.


Web Site: www.abcb.gov.au

ABCB addresses health, safety, amenity and sustainability issues by providing for efficiency in the design, construction and performance of buildings and the development of effective regulatory systems.

Commonwealth State and Territory Advisory Council on Innovation (CSTACI)


Constituted By: 20 members, comprising senior representatives from Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand industry departments, State Chief Scientists and members of State and Territory innovation councils. The Commonwealth Chief Scientist (see Section A2) and the Chair of Innovation Australia (see Section B1) are ex officio members.

Appointed By: Representatives nominated by relevant jurisdictional industry Minister



The Council reviews measures designed to enhance the international competitiveness of Australian and New Zealand industries, and it also advises on the integration and coordination of innovation programs in Australia and New Zealand.








Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)


Established By/Under: The Agreement between Australia and New Zealand concerning the Establishment of the Governing Board, Technical Advisory Council and Accreditation Review Board of the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (the Treaty) signed on 25 March 1998. Declared an International Organisation under the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (Privileges and Immunities) Regulations 1998.

Constituted By: Governing board of 10 members representing each government.

Appointed By: 6 members appointed by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and 3 by the New Zealand Minister for Commerce. The Chief Executive Officer is appointed ex officio.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but annual reports are provided to Australian and New Zealand Ministers


ABN: 49 614 982 550

Web Site: www.jas-anz.com.au

JAS-ANZ accredits conformity assessment bodies in the fields of certification and inspection.






A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP)





Web Site: www.acip.gov.au

ACIP advises the Minister and the Director-General of IP Australia (see Section C) on matters relating to Australia’s intellectual property system and the administration of IP Australia. The Secretary of the Department (or delegate) and the Director-General of IP Australia sit as ex officio members. Administrative and financial support for ACIP is provided by IP Australia.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Advisory Panel


Constituted By: 15 members with expertise in the fields of research identified as priority areas for collaboration by the Australian and Indian Governments. The members are representatives of business, academic and government communities with backgrounds in science and research.

Appointed By: Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.


Web Site: www.grants.innovation.gov.au

The Panel evaluates and advises on the selection of collaborative research proposals.







Cooperative Research Centres Committee


Constituted By: 14 members including an independent Chair, 9 independent members appointed by the Minister for a period of up to five years and 4 ex officio members. Committee Members are selected to ensure the Committee has expertise in research, education, utilisation, research management, industry and other end users. Members are drawn from industry, research providers and Australian Government departments and agencies responsible for innovation and research.



Web Site: www.crc.gov.au

The Committee advises the Minister on applications for Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) funding, the performance of individual CRCs, and the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the CRC Program.

International Science Linkages (ISL) Assessment Panel


Constituted By: 2 core members supported by subject matter experts

Appointed By: Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research appoints the core members. Subject matter experts are nominated from time to time by the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and are appointed by the Department.


Web Site: www.grants.innovation.gov.au

The Panel is responsible for assessing applications for joint research projects and international conferences relating to the ISL Program’s Competitive Grants, the French-Australian Science and Technology Program, and the Australia-China Special Fund for Science and Technology Cooperation.






National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Committee


Constituted By: Chair, the Chief Scientist of Australia, the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Research Council, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Chief Defence Scientist, the Chief Scientist Geoscience Australia, the General Manager, Research Infrastructure Branch in the Department, and 1 member in a personal capacity


Annual Report Tabled: No, the NCRIS Committee reports directly to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Web Site: www.ncris.innovation.gov.au

The NCRIS Committee advises the Australian Government on the ongoing implementation and monitoring of the NCRIS program, including advising on national infrastructure strategy and priorities and on the coordination of infrastructure funding decisions with research funding agencies across government.

Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council


Constituted By: 31 members comprising 12 Ministerial members, 14 ex officio representatives of major science agencies and science and industry representative groups, and 5 members in a personal capacity.

Appointed By: Ministerial and ex officio members are appointed by right of office. Members appointed in a personal capacity are appointed by the Prime Minister.


Web Site: www.innovation.gov.au/scienceandresearch

The Council advises the Australian Government on science, engineering and innovation issues, and relevant aspects of education and training, and their contribution to the economic and social development of Australia. The non-ministerial members constitute the Standing Committee of the Council and oversee studies and research aimed at improving understanding of major science, engineering and innovation issues.







Small Business Working Group


Constituted By: SBWG is chaired by the Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy and includes the representatives of peak small business organisations.

Appointed By: Jointly appointed by the Minister for the Employment and Workplace Relations and the Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy.


Web Site: www.minister.innovation.gov.au

The Group advises the Australian Government on issues relating to workplace relations reforms and other issues affecting small businesses.







Innovation Australia


Established By/Under: Industry Research and Development Act 1986, section 6


Appointed By: Governor-General, including a public servant nominated by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 46 of the Industry Research and Development Act 1986

Web Site: www.ausindustry.gov.au/InnovationAustralia

Innovation Australia assists in the administration of the Australian Government’s innovation and venture capital programs, which are designed to support industry innovation.

National Measurement Institute (NMI)


Established By/Under: National Measurement Act 1960, section 17


Web Site: www.measurement.gov.au

The Institute is responsible for coordinating Australia’s national measurement system, and for establishing and maintaining Australia’s standards of measurement. The Institute replaced the National Standards Commission, the Australian Government Analytical Laboratories and the National Measurement Laboratory (formerly part of CSIRO) on 1 July 2004. Section 17 of the Act establishes the Institute within the Department, and section 18A of the Act establishes the position of the Chief Metrologist.







Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal


Established By/Under: Patents Regulations 1991, regulation 20.61

Constituted By: Single member



Web Site: www.ipaustralia.gov.au

The Tribunal decides conduct matters relating to Australian registered patent and trade marks attorneys. The matters coming before the Tribunal are brought by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys if the Board decides that there is a reasonable likelihood of the attorney being found guilty of professional misconduct or unsatisfactory professional conduct. IP Australia (see Section C) provides administrative support to the Tribunal.

Plant Breeder’s Rights Advisory Committee


Established By/Under: Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994, sections 63 to 67

Constituted By: 8 members plus the Registrar of Plant Breeder’s Rights as the ex officio Chair



Web Site: www.ipaustralia.gov.au/pbr

The Committee advises the Minister on technical aspects of the plant breeder’s rights system. Administrative and financial support for the Committee is provided by IP Australia (see Section C).






Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys


Established By/Under: Patents Act 1990, section 227A and Patent Regulations 1991, regulation 20.54

Constituted By: Chair and at least 2 other members plus the Director-General of IP Australia ex officio



Web Site: www.psb.gov.au

The Board has regulatory and disciplinary roles in relation to Australian registered patent and trade marks attorneys. In its regulatory role, the Board sets the educational requirements for attorneys seeking registration. In its disciplinary role, the Board is responsible for commencing and conducting disciplinary proceedings against a registered patent or trade marks attorney. These proceedings are heard before the Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal (see also Section B1). IP Australia (see Section C) provides administrative support to the Board.








Chief Metrologist


Established By/Under: National Measurement Act 1960, section 18A

Appointed By: Secretary of the Department under the Public Service Act 1999


Web Site: www.measurement.gov.au

The Chief Metrologist is an approving authority within the National Measurement Institute (see Section A2), appointed to carry out pattern approval testing of measuring instruments used for trade or regulatory purposes.

Commissioner of Patents and Deputy Commissioner of Patents


Established By/Under: Patents Act 1990, sections 207 and 208



Web Site: www.ipaustralia.gov.au/patents

The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Patents are responsible for administering matters specified under the Patents Act 1990.

Registrar of Designs and Deputy Registrar of Designs


Established By/Under: Designs Act 2003, sections 122 and 123



Web Site: www.ipaustralia.gov.au/designs

The Registrar and Deputy Registrar of Designs are responsible for administering matters specified under the Designs Act 2003.






Registrar of Plant Breeder’s Rights


Established By/Under: Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994, section 58



Web Site: www.ipaustralia.gov.au/pbr

The Registrar of Plant Breeder’s Rights administers matters under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994.

Registrar of Trade Marks and Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks


Established By/Under: Trade Marks Act 1995, sections 201 and 205



Web Site: www.ipaustralia.gov.au/trademarks

The Registrar and Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks administer matters under the Trade Marks Act 1995.







Australian Research Council (ARC)


Established By/Under: Australian Research Council Act 2001, section 5

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), designated committees and the staff

Appointed By: Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research appoints the CEO

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 46 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001




ABN: 35 201 451 156

Web Site: www.arc.gov.au

The ARC administers the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), makes recommendations on the allocation of funds within the NCGP, and advises the Minister on research matters. On 1 July 2006, the Australian Research Council Amendment Act 2006 amended the governance arrangements of the ARC, removing the ARC Board and transferred responsibility for the operation of the agency to the CEO of the ARC. However, the Minister may appoint designated committees to assist the CEO.






IP Australia

Creation Date: 13 February 1904 (establishment of Australian Patent Office)

Established By/Under: Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997, Schedule 1 on 1 July 1998

Constituted By: Director-General of IP Australia and persons assisting the Director engaged under the Public Service Act 1999



PS Act Body: No, but is part of the Department for purposes of the PS Act


Materiality: Small

ABN: 38 113 072 755

Web Site: www.ipaustralia.gov.au

IP Australia grants rights in designs, patents, trade marks, plant breeding and provides information on effective protection and use of intellectual property. IP Australia includes office holders under the Designs Act 2003, the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994, the Patents Act 1990 and the Trade Marks Act 1995.







Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies


Established By/Under: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 1989, section 4.

Constituted By: Council of 9 members

Appointed By: Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research appoints 5 Councillors and 4 other Councillors are elected by members of the Institute.




Materiality: Small

ABN: 62 020 533 641

Web Site: www.aiatsis.gov.au

The Institute provides information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Formerly known as the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, established in 1964.






Australian Institute of Marine Science


Established By/Under: Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1972, section 7.

Constituted By: Council comprising a Chair, the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute and 5 other members.



PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 78 961 616 230

Web Site: www.aims.gov.au

The Institute conducts research and development to generate knowledge in marine science and technology, and its application in industry, government and ecosystem management.

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

Creation Date: 1953

Established By/Under: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987, section 4




PS Act Body: No



ABN: 47 956 969 590

Web Site: www.ansto.gov.au

ANSTO conducts research and development in nuclear science and technology.







Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Creation Date: 1949

Established By/Under: Science and Industry Research Act 1949, section 8




PS Act Body: No



ABN: 41 687 119 230

Web Site: www.csiro.au

CSIRO conducts scientific and industrial research and facilitates utilisation of that research over a broad range of areas of economic and social value.






Anglo-Australian Telescope Board (AATB)


Established By/Under: Anglo-Australian Telescope Agreement Act 1970, section 6

Governed By: 6 members

Appointed By: The Australian Government appoints 3 members and the Government of the United Kingdom appoints the other 3 members

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 9 of the Anglo-Australian Telescope Agreement Act 1970

ABN: 71 871 323 905

Web Site: www.aao.gov.au

AATB operates under the name of “Anglo-Australian Observatory” and provides observation facilities for astronomers from Australia and the United Kingdom. Sole ownership and control of the Anglo-Australian Telescope is to pass to the Australian Government from 1 July 2010.







F2. LIMITED BY SHARES

IIF BioVentures Pty Ltd



Appointed By: The shareholders, being the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Secretary of the Department.



Materiality: Small


ABN: 86 095 377 290

ACN: 095 377 290


The company is a partner in the BioVentures Australia Partnership (an Innovation Investment Fund established by the Australian Government’s program of the same name). The Partnership provides venture capital to early-stage Australian companies that are commercialising research in the life sciences which comprises human health, animal health, food, agribusiness and the environment.






IIF (CM) Investments Pty Ltd






Materiality: Small


ABN: 70 084 498 993

ACN: 084 498 993


The company is a partner in the Coates Myer IIF (a fund established under the Australian Government’s Innovation Investment Fund program). The Coates Myer IIF provides venture capital to early-stage technology-based Australian companies, which are commercialising the outcomes of research and development activities in the areas of information technology and life sciences.







IIF Foundation Pty Ltd






Materiality: Small


ABN: 57 095 430 550

ACN: 095 430 550


The company is a partner in the Foundation IIF Partnership (an Innovation Investment Fund established by the Australian Government’s program of the same name). The partnership provides venture capital to early-stage Australian companies that are commercialising research and development in Western Australia, South Australia or the Northern Territory.






IIF Investments Pty Ltd






Materiality: Small


ABN: 55 082 153 884

ACN: 082 153 884


The company invests in venture capital funds established under the Australian Government’s Innovation Investment Fund (IIF), Renewable Energy Equity Fund (REEF) and Pre-Seed Fund (PSF) programs. The IIF, REEF and PSF programs provide venture capital to early-stage, Australian companies that are commercialising research and development, with PSF being focused on technologies developed by universities and public sector research agencies. The Funds are managed by private sector venture capitalists and comprise capital from the Australian Government and private sector investors.







IIF Neo Pty Ltd






Materiality: Small


ABN: 47 095 430 569

ACN: 095 430 569


The company participates as an investor in the Neo IIF Fund, established by the Australian Government’s Innovation Investment Fund program. The Neo IIF Fund provides venture capital to early-stage, technology-based Australian companies that are commercialising the outcomes of research and development activities in the area of information and communications technology.







Advanced Composite Structures Limited



Appointed By: CRC Centre participants



ABN: 84 059 048 770

ACN: 059 048 770

Web Site: www.crc-acs.com.au

The company is the incorporated Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures (CRC-ACS), in which CSIRO is a participant. The objective of CRC-ACS is to foster the development of advanced technologies for the Australian composite industry. This is achieved by conducting research and development programs into the design, manufacture, testing, durability and supportability of advanced composite structures.

Astronomy Australia Limited





Auditor: E Townsend & Co – Chartered Accountant

ABN: 19 124 973 584

ACN: 124 973 584

Web Site: www.astronomyaustralia.org.au

Astronomy Australia Limited’s members are Australian universities and research organisations. It manages programs providing astronomers with access to national optical, infrared and radio astronomy infrastructure. CSIRO is a member.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

AuScope Limited

Creation Date: 12 June 2007 Governed By: 7 directors



Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 33 125 908 376

ACN: 125 908 376

Web Site: www.auscope.org.au

AuScope Limited facilitates the implementation of a world-class infrastructure system for earth science through the delivery of a range of technologies and capabilities in data acquisition, management, modelling and simulation across the geospatial and geoscience spectrum. CSIRO is a member.

Austmine Limited

Creation Date: 15 November 1989 Governed By: 10 directors



Auditor: Elliott House Partners

ABN: 77 008 657 887

ACN: 008 657 887

Web Site: www.austmine.com.au

The company is the incorporated form of the Australian mining industry export association, whose members comprise companies dedicated to supplying innovative, cost efficient and practical technologies to mining operations. CSIRO is a member.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Animal Health Council Limited (Animal Health Australia)

Creation Date: 19 January 1996 Governed By: 7 directors



Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 86 071 890 956

ACN: 071 890 956

Web Site: www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au

Animal Health Australia was established by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments, and major national livestock industry organisations, to ensure that the national animal health system delivers a competitive advantage and preferred market access for Australia's livestock industries. CSIRO is a member.

Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF)





Auditor: Eric Townsend ACA

ABN: 50 124 231 661

ACN: 124 231 661

Web Site: www.anff.org.au

ANFF, established under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), links 7 university-based nodes with a total of 17 member institutions to provide researchers and industry with access to state-of-the-art fabrication facilities. CSIRO is a member.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Synchrotron Company Limited (ASCo)

Creation Date: 13 July 2007 Governed By: 6 directors



Auditor: Not provided

ABN: 52 126 531 271

ACN: 126 531 271

Web Site: www.synchrotron.org.au

ASCo operates assets leased to it by the Australian Synchrotron Holding Company Pty Limited (see Section G2). ASCo is responsible for the operations of the Australian Synchrotron and for raising funds for the operation and upgrading of the facility. CSIRO and ANSTO are members.

Australian Stem Cell Centre Limited (ASCC)



Appointed By: Members, with 1 director appointed by the Australian Government.



ABN: 84 101 957 251

ACN: 101 957 251

Web Site: www.stemcellcentre.edu.au

ASCC undertakes research of stem cells in order to discover and commercialise new therapies for treating human disease.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

BIO 21 Australia Limited





Auditor: None

ABN: 80 096 058 025

ACN: 096 058 025

Web Site: www.bio21.com.au

The company is the governing body of a group of collaborative research institutions which, via the BIO 21 Project, are committed to the advancement of basic biomedical science, translational clinical research and biotechnology, training in research, science communication and education, and commercialisation of biotechnology discoveries. CSIRO is a member.

Bushfire CRC Limited


Governed By: 9 directors (but note qualification under Appointed By field)

Appointed By: Participants that contribute $100,000 per annum or more have voting rights and the right to appoint a director.



ABN: 71 103 943 755

ACN: 103 943 755

Web Site: www.bushfirecrc.com

The objective of the Bushfire CRC is to enhance the management of bushfire risks in an economically and ecologically sustainable manner. It coordinates activities with the industry's peak body - the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council. CSIRO is a participant.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

CRC for Biomedical Imaging Development Ltd (CIC BID)





Auditor: BDO Kendalls Audit & Assurance (NSW-VIC) Pty Ltd

ABN: 33 115 962 386

ACN: 115 962 386


The company is the incorporated form of the Cooperative Research Centre for Biomedical Imaging Development.

Epicorp Limited






ABN: 80 093 413 300

ACN: 093 413 300

Web Site: www.epicorp.com.au

Epicorp Limited is creating a technology commercialisation system for the Australian Capital Region, under common ownership and management, involving research institutions, the Australian Government and the private sector. CSIRO and the Australian National University (see Education, Employment and Workplace Relations portfolio, Section D) are members of the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Grain Growers Association Limited (GGA)






ABN: 25 000 245 269

ACN: 000 245 269

Web Site: www.graingrowers.com.au

GGA represents the interests of 17,000 grain growers in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria through research and development, educational and community initiatives and through advocacy for programs and policies that further the members’ grain-growing businesses. CSIRO is a member.

Industry Capability Network Limited (ICN)



Appointed By: Members, comprising Industry Capability Network companies in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, the Western Australia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Promotion (NT) Pty Limited, Tasmania, South Australia and the ACT governments, the Department, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and the Australian Council of Trade Unions.


Auditor: Auswild and Co

ABN: 85 068 571 513

ACN: 068 571 513

Web Site: www.icn.org.au

ICNL facilitates a national approach to major projects, nationally coordinates the State-based Industry Capability Network (ICN), manages the national industry capability database and administers the Commonwealth Supplier Access to Major Projects Program. ICN is an Australian and New Zealand-wide network that assists businesses to maximise the opportunities that arise from purchasing requirements from both the government and private sectors.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Polymers CRC Ltd






ABN: 78 115 905 872

ACN: 115 905 872

Web Site: www.crcp.com.au

The company is the incorporated form of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Polymers, which conducts leading-edge polymer research, and undertakes commercialisation, education and administration programs over a seven-year period ending June 2012. These programs are carried out collaboratively between the participating companies, the participating universities and Government research laboratories in Australia. CSIRO holds a 13.75% share in the company and ANSTO holds a 4.16% share in the company.

Reef and Rainforest Research Centre Limited (RRRC)





Auditor: Moore Stephens (Queensland) Ltd

ABN: 48 118 943 632

ACN: 118 943 632

Web Site: www.rrrc.org.au

RRRC administers the Marine Tropical Sciences Research Facility in North Queensland on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. CSIRO is a member.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Strategic Industry Research Foundation Limited (SIRF)





Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 16 007 421 856

ACN: 007 421 856


SIRF facilitates collaborative programs supporting implementation of international best practice and developing improved technologies. CSIRO is a member.

The Australian Wine Research Institute Limited (AWRI)



Appointed By: Australian wineries and grape growers (who pay the wine grapes levy and the grape research levy) appoint 6 directors and the Managing Director is appointed ex officio. CSIRO, the University of Adelaide, and Charles Sturt University each appoint a director.


Auditor: PKF Chartered Accountants

ABN: 83 007 558 296

ACN: 007 558 296

Web Site: www.awri.com.au

AWRI undertakes research into wine composition, provides industry development and support, provides commercial analytical services, and distributes knowledge on oenology and viticultural research for the benefit of the Australian wine industry.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Vision CRC Limited


Governed By: 3-10 directors




ABN: 64 106 265 114

ACN: 106 265 114

Web Site: www.visioncrc.org

The company is the incorporation of the Vision Cooperative Research Centre which conducts major programs in the areas of myopia, presbyopia, vision care delivery, business growth, professional and academic education. CSIRO is a member.

VCAMM Limited (Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing)





Auditor: Auditor-General of Victoria

ABN: 90 102 661 530

ACN: 102 661 530

Web Site: www.vcamm.com.au

The company provides businesses with managed access to expertise in advanced materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. CSIRO is a member.





G. OTHER COMPANIES


AARNET Pty Ltd (APL)



Appointed By: Universities Australia

Annual Report Tabled: No, but the investment is disclosed in the annual report of CSIRO.

Auditor: Fielden Hummer & Co

ABN: 54 084 540 518

ACN: 084 540 518

Web Site: www.aarnet.edu.au

APL operates Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet). AARNet provides high-capacity internet services for the tertiary education and research sector communities and their research partners. CSIRO holds a 2.5% share in APL and may appoint a director.

AdAlta Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Shareholders


Auditor: HLB Mann Judd

ABN: 92 120 332 925

ACN: 120 332 925

Web Site: www.adalta.com.au

AdAlta Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based biotech company discovering and developing protein-based therapeutics. CSIRO holds a 7.28% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Advanced Magnesium Limited (AML)






ABN: 51 010 441 666

ACN: 010 441 666

Web Site: www.am-technologies.com.au

AML, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Advanced Magnesium Technologies (AMT), develops and commercialises applications for magnesium alloys for the purpose of manufacturing processes. AMT has a global applications team, key development and production alliances, and a portfolio of patented alloys and technologies. CSIRO has a 0.02% share in the company.

Advanced Polymerik Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 38 099 108 755

ACN: 099 108 755

Web Site: www.crcp.com.au

The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Polymers established this company as the commercialisation arm for the benefit of CRC participants. CSIRO holds a 20.46% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

ANSTO Inc (USA)



Web Site: www.ansto.gov.au

ANSTO Inc, incorporated in Delaware, USA, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSTO. The company is demonstrating Synroc technology in treating nuclear waste, stored at the Idaho National Laboratory and at a waste storage facility at Sellafield, UK.

Arana Therapeutics (Vic) Pty Ltd






ABN: 33 097 483 068

ACN: 097 483 068

Web Site: www.arana.com

The company is developing new generation products and platforms for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. CSIRO holds a 0.28% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Arista Cereal Technologies Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 62 122 450 962

ACN: 122 450 962


The company is a joint venture between CSIRO, Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (see Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio, Section D) to conduct research and development in relation to high amylose wheat, and manage and commercialise intellectual property held by the company. CSIRO holds a 42.7% share in the company.

Ausmodel Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 36 097 124 171

ACN: 097 124 171

Web Site: www.pmdcrc.com.au

Ausmodel Pty Ltd was established by the Predictive Minerals Discovery CRC in 2001 to hold the intellectual property created by the CRC. The CRC technology outputs consist of 3D modelling and simulation software used to better qualify mineral exploration targets and reduce the risk associated with exploration. CSIRO holds a 25% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Membrane Technologies Pty Ltd (AMT)



Appointed By: ANSTO (see Section D)



ABN: 41 120 875 498

ACN: 120 875 498

Web Site: www.amtwater.com

AMT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSTO. The company is trialling a novel nano-particulate membrane bioreactor for use in waste water treatment and recycling, under licence from ANSTO.

Australian Synchrotron Holding Company Pty Ltd (ASHCo)





Auditor: Auditor-General of Victoria

ABN: 63 126 506 205

ACN: 126 506 205

Web Site: www.synchrotron.org.au

ASHCo owns all the property, plant and equipment comprising the Australian Synchrotron. The company leases assets owned by it to the Australian Synchrotron Company Ltd (ASCo) to operate on its behalf (see also ASCo in Section G1). CSIRO has a 2.4% share in the company. The Australian Synchrotron is a specialised facility located in Melbourne which uses highly intense light for a variety of research purposes.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

AVIPEP Pty Ltd (Avipep)



Appointed By: CSIRO



ABN: 73 115 116 008

ACN: 115 116 008

Web Site: www.avipep.com.au

Avipep is a biotechnology company established to commercialise new protein biopharmaceuticals and diagnostic products. CSIRO owns a 35% shares in Avipep. CSIRO has assigned certain technology to the company together with seed funding provided by SciVentures Investment Pty Ltd.

Biocure Inc. (USA)

Creation Date: 1999




Web Site: www.biocure.com/about

Biocure Inc. develops generic biopharmaceutical drugs by using genetic engineering technology or gene cloning, to address diseases which have no therapy or poorly effective therapies. CSIRO is a participant in the Cooperative Research Centre for Eye Research Technology, which has a beneficial interest in Biocure Inc.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Biota Holdings Limited






ABN: 28 006 479 081

ACN: 006 479 081

Web Site: www.biota.com.au

Biota Holdings Limited undertakes pharmaceutical and medical research and development for anti-infective drugs for use in viral respiratory diseases and cancer. CSIRO holds a 0.64% share in the company.

Carbon Energy Limited






ABN: 56 057 552 137

ACN: 057 552 137

Web Site: www.metex.com.au

Carbon Energy Limited produces clean energy and chemical feedstock from Underground Coal Gasification syngas. CSIRO holds an 18.59% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

CeramiSphere Pty Ltd



Appointed By: ANSTO



ABN: 87 119 244290

ACN: 119 244 290

Web Site: www.ceramisphere.com

CeramisSphere Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSTO, is commercialising nano and micron sized ceramic spheres technology for drug delivery, cosmeceuticals and speciality chemicals, under licence from ANSTO.

Cleveland Biosensors Pty Ltd






ABN: 41 096 646 310

ACN: 096 646 310

Web Site: www.clevelandbiosensors.com

The company commercialises a type of clinical medical equipment known as a “biosensor instrument”, which enables the early diagnosis of disease at the point-of-care. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (see Section D) holds a 6.7% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

CO2CRC Management Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 11 106 364 970

ACN: 106 364 970

Web Site: www.CO2crc.com.au

CO2CRC Management Pty Ltd is the Incorporated management agent of the Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (see Section H1). CSIRO holds a 7.5% share in the company.

CO2CRC Technologies Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 29 093 952 697

ACN: 093 952 697

Web Site: www.co2crc.com.au/co2tech

CO2CRC Technologies Pty Ltd is the commercialisation agent of the Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (see Section H1) and holds its intellectual property. CSIRO holds an 11.3% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

CIEAM Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Agreement


Auditor: PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers

ABN: 57 106 026 500

ACN: 106 026 500


CIEAM Pty Ltd provides administration contract management and commercial services to the CRC for Integrated Engineering Asset Management (see Section H1) and acts as the its agent.

CSIRO FFP Pty Ltd



Appointed By: CSIRO


Auditor: None

ABN: 38 108 848 184

ACN: 108 848 184


CSIRO FFP Pty Ltd was formed to manage a joint venture between CSIRO FFP and NZ Forest Research. As the joint venture has been wound up, it is expected that the company will also be wound up.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Datatrace DNA Pty Limited





Auditor: PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers

ABN: 91 112 861 060

ACN: 112 861 060

Web Site: www.datatracedna.com

The company develops asset-based product identification and authentication technologies and is a joint venture between the publicly-listed company DataDot Technology Ltd and CSIRO.

Dunlena Pty Ltd






ABN: 41 002 965 791

ACN: 002 965 791

Web Site: www.csiro.au/partnerships

The company is a joint venture with DuPont (Australia) Ltd to stimulate an agrichemical manufacturing industry in Australia. CSIRO holds a 47% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

EpiTactix Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 99 106 160 392

ACN: 106 160 392


EpiTactix Pty Ltd develops novel compound semiconductor devices, low cost wafer fabrication processes and custom integrated circuits for advanced radio systems. CSIRO holds a 22% share in the company.

Funnelback Pty Ltd



Appointed By: CSIRO directors



ABN: 34 116 105 296

ACN: 116 105 296

Web Site: www.funnelback.com.au

Funnelback, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSIRO, develops commercial search engine technology, utilising information from web sites, portals, intranets, shared drives, databases and fileshares.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Gene Shears Pty Limited



Appointed By: 2 directors are appointed by shareholders and 2 directors are appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of CSIRO.


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 22 008 651 410

ACN: 008 651 410


The company was formed by CSIRO to commercialise a particular scientific technique relating to the manipulation of DNA in plants. CSIRO holds a 50% share in the company.

HRZ Wheats Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 79 106 590 434

ACN: 106 590 434

Web Site: www.csiro.au/science/psmg

The company develops high-yielding, disease-resistant, milling-quality wheat varieties for Australia's high rainfall zones. Members of HRZ Wheats Pty Ltd are AUSGRAINZ, comprising CSIRO and New Zealand company Crop and Food Research, and the WA-based Export Grains Centre Ltd. CSIRO holds a 17.8% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Hydropem Pty Ltd







ACN: 123 178 165


Hydropem is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSIRO, formed to commercialise Proton Exchange Membrane technology.

HySSIL Pty. Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 94 105 134 030

ACN: 105 134 030

Web Site: www.hyssil.com

The company was formed to commercialise HySSIL technology, which is a high-strength, lightweight concrete building product. CSIRO holds a 20.9% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Intalysis Pty Ltd



Appointed By: CSIRO



ABN: 98 116 067 951

ACN: 116 067 951

Web Site: www.intalysis.com.au

The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSIRO, is commercialising a product developed by CSIRO known as the “Low Frequency Microwave Moisture Analyser”, which is utilised in the mining industry.

Intellection Pty Ltd



Annual Report Tabled: No (in liquidation)

ABN: 58 105 166 354

ACN: 105 166 354

Web Site: www.intellection.com.au

Deloittes was appointed as Receiver and Manager on 10 November 2008. Intellection remains in existence until wound up. The company developed integrated solutions to evaluate minerals, rocks and man-made materials. CSIRO holds a 27.10% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

MDFRC Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 92 120 148 245

ACN: 120 148 245

Web Site: www.mdfrc.org.au

MDFRC Pty Ltd is the management agent for the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC), an unincorporated joint venture between CSIRO, the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and La Trobe University. It is primarily a vehicle to be used to manage the flow of revenues and costs from the MDFRC.

PETNET Australia Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)



ABN: 81 125 708 063

ACN: 125 708 063

Web Site: www.petnetsolutions.com.au

PETNET Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSTO, has licensed Positron Emission Tomography (PET) technology and was scheduled to commence operating a state-of-the-art PET radiopharmaceutical production facility to support PET scanning in 2009.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Phoslock Water Solutions Limited






ABN: 88 099 555 290

ACN: 099 555 290

Web Site: www.phoslock.com.au

The company develops solutions for algae control, lake restoration, reservoir management and water quality management in aquaculture ponds. CSIRO holds a 3% share in the company.

PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Limited





Auditor: None

ABN: 82 108 176 049

ACN: 108 176 049

Web Site: www.polynovo.com

The company develops biodegradable polymers for use in medical devices. CSIRO holds a 14.50% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Prima Biomed Limited





Auditor: MDHC Audit Assurance Pty Ltd

ABN: 90 009 237 889

ACN: 009 237 889

Web Site: www.primabiomed.com.au

Prima Biomed Ltd is a biotechnology company with a portfolio of products focussed in the therapeutic area of cancer. The current portfolio is the result of its affiliation with the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, a medical research institute developing therapeutics for infectious diseases, cancer immunotherapies and autoimmune diseases. CSIRO holds a 0.13% share in the company.

Provisor Pty Ltd



Appointed By: The members comprising CSIRO (1), the Australian Wine Research Institute (2), South Australian Research and Development Institute (2) and the University of Adelaide (1).


Auditor: None

ABN: 41 101 149 482

ACN: 101 149 482

Web Site: www.provisor.com.au

The company provides technical and engineering consultancy services to the wine, food and beverage industries. The company has 4 shareholders including CSIRO, which owns a 44.1% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Skiatech Pty Ltd





Auditor: None


ACN: 128 908 136


Skiatech Pty Ltd is the joint venture company established by Nuctech Company Limited, a Chinese company, and CSIRO to commercialise and exploit air cargo scanner technology. CSIRO holds a 33.4% share in the company.

Smart Storage Pty Ltd

Creation Date: 9 July 2007 Governed By: 4 directors


Annual Report Tabled: Auditor-General

Auditor: None

ABN: 50 126 447 470

ACN: 126 447 470

Web Site: www.ecoult.com

Smart Storage Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSIRO trading as Ecoult, is commercialising Ultrabattery technology, developed by CSIRO, suitable for storing electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The battery technology aims to deliver a low-cost, high-performance, high-power stationary energy storage solution suitable for grid-connected and remote applications.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Starpharma Holdings Limited






ABN: 20 078 532 180

ACN: 078 532 180

Web Site: www.starpharma.com

Starpharma Holdings Limited is developing nanotechnology-based products for pharmaceutical, life science and other applications. Through its US-based subsidiary, Dendritic Nanotechnologies Inc, the company is expanding products into drug delivery and industrial special chemical applications. CSIRO holds a 2.51% share in the company.

Sugar Industry Innovation Pty Limited


Governed By: 9 board members

Appointed By: Cooperative Research Centre Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology (CRC SIIB) participants


Auditor: None

ABN: 84 106 042 880

ACN: 106 042 880

Web Site: www.crcsugar.com

The company holds the intellectual property of the CRC SIIB on trust for the partners. CRC SIIB is currently working towards the commercial development of biomaterials that will enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of the sugar industry. CSIRO is a core participant in the CRC.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

T-Mag Pty Ltd

Creation Date: 19 September 2006 Governed By: 5 directors




ABN: 73 121 804 626

ACN: 121 804 626


T-Mag is an integrated casting technology for magnesium that significantly extends the capability and reduces the cost of permanent mould casting for a wide range of high-performance components used in automotive and aerospace applications. CSIRO holds a 27.7% share in the company.

VacTX Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 43 107 360 145

ACN: 107 360 145

Web Site: www.microbiol.unimelb.edu.au/commerce/vactx

VacTX Pty Ltd was established by the CRC for Vaccine Technology to commercialise synthetic peptide vaccine technologies developed within the CRC. These technologies have potential application for treatment of infectious diseases, cancer, allergy, inflammation and autoimmune diseases. CSIRO holds an 8.5% share in the company.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

VERNet Pty Ltd





Auditor: None

ABN: 18 112 005 302

ACN: 112 005 302

Web Site: www.vernet.net.au

VERNet was formed to provide communication infrastructure and services to its members, who are Victorian education and research institutions and CSIRO. CSIRO holds a 15.25% share in the company.

Viscorp Pty Limited



Appointed By: The Vision CRC Limited (see Section G1)


Auditor: None

ABN: 54 100 104 176

ACN: 100 104 176


Viscorp Pty Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vision CRC Limited. The company commercialises eye care products developed by the Vision Cooperative Research Centre.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

VIS IP Pty Limited



Appointed By: Vision CRC Ltd (see Section G1)


Auditor: None

ABN: 54 100 104 176

ACN: 118 150 833


The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vision CRC Limited, holds the intellectual property of Vision CRC, licensing it to VisCorp Pty Ltd (see previous entry) and other commercial entities. It also holds intellectual property from the former CRC for Eye Research and Technology.

WLAN Services Pty Ltd

Creation Date: 7 December 2004 Governed By: 2 directors

Appointed By: CSIRO



ABN: 85 112 099 260

ACN: 112 099 260


WLAN Services Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSIRO, providing specific services to CSIRO on the Wireless LAN project.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Windlab Systems Pty Ltd






ABN: 26 104 461 958

ACN: 104 461 958

Web Site: www.windlabsystems.com

The company develops and commercialises wind-assessment technologies. CSIRO holds an 11.07% share in the company.

WQI Ltd (New Zealand)





Web Site: www.wqi.co.nz

The company researches wood quality with a focus on Monterey Pine, Pinus radiata. CSIRO holds a 12.82% share in the company.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

XRF Scientific Limited





Auditor: BDO Kendalls Audit & Assurance (WA) Pty Ltd

ABN: 80 107 908 314

ACN: 107 908 314

Web Site: www.xrfscientific.com

XRF Scientific Limited supplies technology designed to solve sample preparation problems relating to material characterisation. XRF Scientific products and solutions optimise the performance and throughput of X-ray fluorescence spectrometry equipment resulting in consistent and more precise material characterisation. CSIRO holds a 0.59% share in the company.

XRT Limited






ABN: 25 076 348 000

ACN: 076 348 000

Web Site: www.xrt.com.au

The company develops and manufactures a specialised type of x-ray system known as phase contrast imaging. CSIRO holds a 22% share in the company.








CRC for Integrated Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM)


Governed By: Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) participants

Appointed By: CRC Centre Agreement


ABN: 79 277 539 104

Web Site: www.cieam.com

CIEAM, an unincorporated joint venture, is a CRC that works to improve the efficiency of infrastructure and engineering management, and the profitability of Australian industry. ANSTO is a participant in CIEAM.

CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing (CRCSRP)





ABN: 71 920 500 765

Web Site: www.csrp.com.au

CRCSRP, an unincorporated joint venture, develops technical solutions to eliminate wastes and emissions commonly inherent in the processing of minerals. ANSTO and CSIRO are participants in the CRC.





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC)






Web Site: www.co2crc.com.au

CO2CRC is a collaborative research organisation focused on carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration. CO2CRC is an unincorporated joint venture comprising participants from Australian and global industry, universities and other research bodies from Australia and New Zealand, and Australian Commonwealth, State and international government agencies. It is resourced through the Australian Government’s CRCs program, other Commonwealth and State Government programs, CO2CRC participants, and other industry contributors. It was preceded by the Australian Petroleum CRC. CSIRO and Geoscience Australia (see Resources, Energy and Tourism portfolio, Section C) are participants in this CRC.

Food Science Australia

Creation Date: 1999

Governed By: 6 members of the board

Appointed By: CSIRO and the Victorian Department of Primary Industries

Annual Report Tabled: No, but disclosed in the annual report of CSIRO.

ABN: 78 695 101 514

Web Site: www.foodscience.afisc.csiro.au

Food Science Australia is an unincorporated joint venture of CSIRO (85%) and the Victorian Government (15%), represented by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, which conducts research into food science and human nutrition.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

H3. TRUSTS

Australian National Wildlife Collection Foundation (ANWCF)

Creation Date: 1998


Appointed By: Chief of CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, in accordance with the trust deed.


ABN: 49 507 858 624

Web Site: www.csiro.au/partnerships/ANWCFoundation

ANWCF Foundation raises funds for conservation-related research, facilitates links with corporations, government and conservation groups, and develops educational programs.

Elwood and Hannah Zimmerman Research Trust Fund

Creation Date: 1995

Governed By: Trustees

Appointed By: Trust deed


ABN: 43 313 932 058


The Trust was established in 1995 following a donation from Elwood and Hannah Zimmerman to fund weevil research and the curation of the Australian National Insect Collection, located at CSIRO’s Black Mountain campus in Canberra, ACT. This initial donation has since been matched dollar for dollar by CSIRO, though there is no requirement in the trust deed for any matching CSIRO contributions. CSIRO provides significant resources for activities specified in the trust deed.





H. OTHER ENTITIES

Schlinger Trust

Creation Date: 2004

Governed By: 4 trustees Appointed By: Trust deed


ABN: 24 314 773 223


The Trust was established with an endowment from the California-based Schlinger Foundation to support research into the taxonomy, biosystematics, general biology and biogeography of Australasian Diptera conducted by the Australian National Insect Collection.

Science and Industry Endowment Fund


Governed By: CSIRO Chief Executive is the trustee

Appointed By: The trustee is appointed ex officio in accordance with section 6 of the Science and Industry Endowment Act 1926.

Annual Report Tabled: No, however, in accordance with section 10 of the Act, the accounts of the Fund are audited from time to time by the Auditor-General and it is reported in an appendix to the annual report of CSIRO.

ABN: 30 996 538 219

Web Site: www.csiro.au

The Fund was established by the Science and Industry Endowment Act 1926, section 4, with an initial investment of ₤100,000. The Fund consists of the initial investment, income derived from the investment and gifts or bequests given or made for the purposes of the Fund, and the income derived from, or proceeds of, the realization of the property so given or devised.






H. OTHER ENTITIES

Sir Ian McLennan Achievement for Industry Award

Creation Date: 1985


Appointed By: Trust deed


ABN: 13 973 317 856


The Award was established to recognise outstanding contributions by CSIRO’s scientists and engineers to national development.


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537

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G. Other Companies

3



H. Other Entities 1



H3. Trusts 1

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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (the Department)






ABN: 18 108 001 191

Web Site: www.dpmc.gov.au

The Department provides policy advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on matters that are at the forefront of public and government administration, including domestic and international affairs and, in particular, the implications of proposals for Commonwealth-State relations. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


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Federal Executive Council Secretariat



Web Site: www.dpmc.gov.au

The Secretariat is an administrative unit within the Cabinet Secretariat in the Department. It supports the operation of the Federal Executive Council, which is established by the Australian Constitution to advise the Governor-General. The Secretariat coordinates the meetings of the Executive Council and ensures that documents submitted for consideration by the Governor-General in Council meet required standards.







Council of Australian Governments (COAG)


Constituted By: Heads of the Australian Government, State and Territory governments and the President of the Australian Local Government Association


Web Site: www.coag.gov.au

COAG is the peak intergovernmental forum in Australia, comprising the Prime Minister, State Premiers, Territory Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association. COAG also comprises the COAG Reform Council, which monitors and reports on reforms agreed by COAG, and the Treaties Council, which enables consultation on treaties and other international instruments of sensitivity or importance to the States and Territories.







A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Australian Bravery Decorations Council

Creation Date: 1975

Constituted By: 4 community members (1 of whom is the Chair), State and Territory government members, and 2 ex officio members being the Secretary of the Department of Defence and the Assistant Secretary of the Awards and Culture Branch of the Department.

Appointed By: Prime Minister recommends the community members and the State and Territory governments recommend their members to the Governor-General for approval.


Web Site: www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours

The Council, which was established by letters patent, considers nominations from members of the public or organisations for national recognition of acts of bravery and makes recommendations for awards directly to the Governor-General for approval and announcement.






Council for the Order of Australia

Creation Date: 1975

Constituted By: 8 community members (1 of whom is the Chair), State and Territory government members, and 3 ex officio members being the Cabinet Secretary, the Chief of the Defence Force and a Departmental official.

Appointed By: Prime Minister recommends the community members and State and Territory governments recommend their members to the Governor-General for approval.


Web Site: www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours

The Council, which was established by letters patent, considers the nominations of Australian citizens, other than military personnel, for an award in the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia is the pre-eminent means of recognising outstanding achievement and contribution by Australians. The Council makes recommendations for awards directly to the Governor-General for approval and announcement.

Historic Memorials Committee

Creation Date: 1911

Constituted By: Prime Minister, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Vice-President of the Federal Executive Council, Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives and the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.



Established by the Federal Executive Council, the Committee commissions portraits of the holders of certain parliamentary, judicial and vice-regal offices and certain commemorative paintings for inclusion in the Historic Memorials Collection. The Department of Parliamentary Services provides the secretariat for the Committee and administrative support for the collection.








APS Management Advisory Committee


Established By/Under: Public Service Act 1999, section 64

Constituted By: Secretaries and agency heads of the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC), Australian Tax Office, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, Centrelink and an observer from the Australian National Audit Office

Annual Report Tabled: No, but its activities are reported in the annual report of the APSC.

Web Site: www.apsc.gov.au/mac/aboutmac

The Committee advises the Australian Government on matters relating to the management of the Australian Public Service.







Independent Auditor

Creation Date: 1997

Established By/Under: Auditor-General Act 1997, section 41

Appointed By: Governor-General on recommendation of the Minister for Finance and Deregulation



The Independent Auditor reviews the annual financial statements for the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) and may, at any time, conduct a performance audit of the ANAO, in accordance with section 45 of the Auditor-General Act 1997. The Independent Auditor is appointed on a part-time basis for a term of between three and five years.







Australian Institute of Family Studies


Established By/Under: Family Law Act 1975, section 114B

Constituted By: Director and advisory council


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 114LC of the Family Law Act 1975



Materiality: Small

ABN: 64 001 053 079

Web Site: www.aifs.gov.au

The Institute is the Australian Government’s principal source of specialist research on families. It undertakes research and analysis on factors affecting family wellbeing.

Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)

Creation Date: 1998

Established By/Under: Auditor-General Act 1997, section 38

Constituted By: Auditor-General, the staff mentioned in section 40 and persons engaged under section 27.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Auditor-General

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 28 of the Auditor-General Act 1997



Materiality: Small

ABN: 33 020 645 631

Web Site: www.anao.gov.au

The ANAO is the independent reviewer of the performance and financial management of Australian Government agencies. It is headed by the Auditor-General, established under section 7 of the Act. The ANAO is audited by the Independent Auditor (see Section B2). The ANAO was originally established on 1 January 1902 as the Australian Audit Office.






Australian Public Service Commission



Constituted By: Public Service Commissioner and persons engaged under the PS Act

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Public Service Commissioner

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 44 of the PS Act.



Materiality: Small

ABN: 99 470 863 260

Web Site: www.apsc.gov.au

The Commission, which is headed by the Public Service Commissioner, reports to Parliament annually on the state of the Australian Public Service (APS) and advises the Australian Government on APS employment policies. The Commission was known as the Public Service and Merit Protection Commission until 21 June 2002. The Commission also includes the Merit Protection Commissioner, a statutory office holder who reviews the application of the APS Values.







National Archives of Australia


Established By/Under: Archives Act 1983, section 5

Constituted By: Director-General and persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act)

Appointed By: Cabinet Secretary appoints the Director-General





ABN: 36 889 228 992

Web Site: www.naa.gov.au

The Archives promotes good record management in Australian Government agencies and manages certain national records for future accessibility. The Archives is headed by the Director-General, who exercises powers and performs the duties expressly conferred or imposed by the Archives Act 1983.

The National Archives of Australia Advisory Council, established under section 10 of the Archives Act 1983, advises the Cabinet Secretary and the Director-General on matters that relate to the functions of the Archives.






Office of National Assessments (ONA)


Established By/Under: Office of National Assessments Act 1977, section 4

Constituted By: Director-General and the staff mentioned in section 17

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Director-General




Materiality: Small

ABN: 87 904 367 991

Web Site: www.ona.gov.au

ONA provides all-source assessments on international political, strategic and economic developments to the Prime Minister, senior ministers in the National Security Committee of Cabinet, and senior government officials. ONA reports directly to the Prime Minister.

Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman


Established By/Under: Ombudsman Act 1976, section 31

Constituted By: Commonwealth Ombudsman, Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsmen and the staff mentioned in section 31

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Commonwealth Ombudsman

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 19 of the Ombudsman Act 1976



Materiality: Small

ABN: 53 003 678 148

Web Site: www.ombudsman.gov.au

The Ombudsman considers and investigates complaints about Australian Government departments and agencies. The Ombudsman is also the Defence Force Ombudsman, the Immigration Ombudsman, the Taxation Ombudsman, the Postal Industry Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Ombudsman, and the ACT Ombudsman.







Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security


Established By/Under: Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986, section 32

Constituted By: Inspector-General and the staff mentioned in sections 6 and 32

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Inspector-General

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 35 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986



Materiality: Small

ABN: 67 332 668 643

Web Site: www.igis.gov.au

The Inspector-General reviews the operational activities of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, the Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation, the Defence Intelligence Organisation, the Defence Signals Directorate and the Office of National Assessments.

Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General


Established By/Under: Governor-General Act 1974

Constituted By: Official Secretary and persons employed under section 13

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Official Secretary

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 19 of the Governor-General Act 1974

PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 67 582 329 284

Web Site: www.gg.gov.au

The Official Secretary assists the Governor-General in performing the constitutional, statutory, ceremonial and public duties associated with the office of the Governor-General.






Office of the Privacy Commissioner


Established By/Under: Privacy Act 1988, section 19

Constituted By: Privacy Commissioner, staff and the Privacy Advisory Committee


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 97 of the Privacy Act 1988



Materiality: Small

ABN: 13 152 473 225

Web Site: www.privacy.gov.au

The Office, which is headed by the Privacy Commissioner, administers the Privacy Act 1988, which regulates privacy in the Commonwealth and ACT public sectors and the private sector. The Office handles privacy-related complaints, provides information and advice, conducts audits, and undertakes promotional and educational initiatives. The Office is assisted by the Privacy Advisory Committee, established under section 82 of the Privacy Act 1988.







Old Parliament House (OPH)


Established By/Under: Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997, Schedule 1

Constituted By: Director and persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999

Appointed By: Cabinet Secretary

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 70(2) of the Public Service Act 1999


ABN: 30 620 774 963

Web Site: www.moadoph.gov.au

OPH was home to Australia’s Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988 and was opened to the general public in 1992. It now houses the Museum of Australian Democracy. On 1 July 2008, OPH moved to governance under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and became an Executive Agency under the Public Service Act 1999, within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. OPH has an Advisory Council, which is appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.







National Australia Day Council Limited






Materiality: Small

ABN: 76 050 300 626

ACN: 050 300 626

Web Site: www.australiaday.org.au

The Council is the co-ordinating body for the Australian of the Year Awards and Australia Day celebrations. It promotes activities associated with Australia Day.








Australia and New Zealand School of Government Limited (ANZSOG)



Appointed By: Cabinet Secretary appoints a director on behalf of the Australian Government


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 69 102 908 118

ACN: 102 908 118

Web Site: www.anzsog.edu.au

ANZSOG comprises a consortium of governments, universities and business schools, which deliver a range of educational programs to develop innovative policy, research and management capability within the public sector.

Australian Multicultural Foundation Limited (AMF)





Auditor: Haines Muir Hill

ABN: 28 007 071 169

ACN: 007 071 169

Web Site: www.amf.net.au

The company aims to cultivate the concept of Australia as one people drawn from multiple cultures, and to promote understanding of and respect for the contributions of those cultures to Australia. AMF operations are financed by an initial grant following the bicentenary and grants obtained for specific projects. The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition are members of the AMF.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Grattan Institute



Appointed By: Members may appoint up to 7 directors and the directors may appoint up to 4 other directors


Auditor: KPMG

ABN: 17 134 323 756

ACN: 134 323 756

Web Site: www.grattaninstitute.edu.au

The company was established to conduct research into social, environmental and economic policy and disseminate this research for the purposes of discussion, further research and analysis. The members of the company comprise the founding members (the Commonwealth of Australia, the State of Victoria, the University of Melbourne and BHP Billiton Group Operations Pty Ltd) and the general members. The total number of members is limited to 40.







H3. TRUSTS

Official Establishments Trust


Constituted By: 7 trustees





The Trust advises the Department on the conservation and development of the buildings and grounds of Australia's four official residences: Government House, The Lodge, Admiralty House and Kirribilli House.


556


557

557


RESOURCES, ENERGY AND TOURISM PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

8



H. Other Entities 2



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 27

558 resources, energy and tourism Portfolio


RESOURCES, ENERGY AND TOURISM PORTFOLIO 558




Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (the Department)






ABN: 46 252 861 927

Web Site: www.ret.gov.au

The Department develops resources, energy and tourism policy advice. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


559resources, energy and tourism Portfolio






Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE)


Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers responsible for energy policy. New Zealand has full membership and voting rights when ‘Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement’ issues are being considered, otherwise, like the Papua New Guinea Minister for Petroleum and Energy, New Zealand has observer status.


Web Site: www.mce.gov.au

The Council was established by the Council of Australian Governments to be the national policy body for the Australian energy market, including for electricity and gas.

Ministerial Council on Mineral and Petroleum Resources (MCMPR)


Constituted By: Minister for Resources and Energy, and State and Territory Ministers responsible for minerals and petroleum. Observers include the New Zealand Associate Minister for Energy, the Papua New Guinea Ministers for Mining and Petroleum and Energy and the Timor-Leste Secretary of State for Natural Resources.


Web Site: www.ret.gov.au/resources/mcmpr

The Council convenes to discuss the progressive and sustainable development of the Australian mining, minerals and petroleum industry. Ministers typically meet annually. The Council is supported by a Standing Committee of Officials, which meets two or three times each year.






Tourism Ministers’ Council (TMC)

Creation Date: 1959

Constituted By: Commonwealth, State and Territory Tourism Ministers, or their representatives, and the New Zealand Tourism Minister or representative. Norfolk Island and Papua New Guinea have observer status at the annual meeting of the Council.


Web Site: www.ret.gov.au/tourism

The Council convenes to discuss coordinated tourism-related policy between representatives of all Australian States and Territories and New Zealand. It operates under guidelines issued by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and meets annually. The Australian Standing Committee on Tourism (see Section A4) reports to the Council.








Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)


Constituted By: Chair and 2 other members

Appointed By: Chair is appointed by State and Territory members of the Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE). One of the 2 other members is also appointed by State and Territory members of the MCE and the other is appointed by the Australian Government.

Annual Report Tabled: No, but must table an annual report in the South Australian Parliament. The Commission is established under the Australian Energy Market Commission Establishment Act 2004 (SA). The Act requires the AEMC to give an annual report to the responsible South Australian Minister who must table a copy in the South Australian Parliament and also give a copy to each of the other Ministers who are members of the MCE.

ABN: 49 236 270 144

Web Site: www.aemc.gov.au

The Commission is responsible for rule making, market development and policy advice concerning both the National Electricity Market and elements of natural gas markets. The MCE may direct the Commission to review the effectiveness of competition in a market for natural gas or electricity, to advise on retaining, removing or reintroducing retail price controls. Responsibility for retail price control will be retained by States and Territories unless they choose to transfer such arrangements to the Commission and the Australian Energy Regulator (See Treasury portfolio Section A2).

ANZLIC - The Spatial Information Council


Constituted By: 10 senior officials from the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments and the New Zealand government.


ABN: 31 722 153 579

Web Site: www.anzlic.org.au

ANZLIC reviews and develops initiatives that promote accessibility to, and the usability of, spatial information. ANZLIC is an inter-governmental council funded from subscriptions from the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand governments.






Australian Standing Committee on Tourism

Creation Date: 1959

Constituted By: Officials from State, Territory and New Zealand tourism-related government agencies and a representative from the Department. Officials from Norfolk Island and Papua New Guinea are observers.



The Committee discusses the coordination of government policies and other activities affecting tourism.

National Oil Supplies Emergency Committee


Constituted By: Officials from the Commonwealth, State and Territory resource departments and oil industry representatives.


Web Site: www.mce.gov.au

The Committee provides advice and policy support to the Ministerial Council on Energy on national liquid fuel emergency supply planning and management arrangements, and arrangements under the Liquid Fuel Emergency Act 1984.








Designated Authority for the Joint Petroleum Development Area


Constituted By: Director for the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) within the Timor-Leste Autoridade Nacional do Petroleo

Appointed By: Joint Commission for the Joint Petroleum Development Area (see following entry)


ABN: 58 946 894 389

Web Site: www.anp-tl.org

Established by Article 6 of the Timor Sea Treaty, the Designated Authority regulates and manages petroleum activities in the JPDA. The Designated Authority is overseen by the Joint Commission for the Joint Petroleum Development Area. On 1 July 2008, the Designated Authority transitioned to the Timor Leste Autoridade Nacional do Petroleo (National Petroleum Authority of East Timor).

Joint Commission for the Joint Petroleum Development Area


Constituted By: Two Timor-Leste Commissioners and one Australian Commissioner

Appointed By: Australian and Timor-Leste Ministers



Established by Article 6 of the Timor Sea Treaty, the Commission establishes policies and regulations relating to petroleum activities in the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) and oversees the work of the Designated Authority for the JPDA (see prior entry). The Joint Commission is responsible to the Ministerial Council for the Joint Petroleum Development Area (see following entry).






Ministerial Council for the Joint Petroleum Development Area

Creation Date: 2 April 2003, but has not yet convened

Constituted By: An equal number of Australian and Timor-Leste Ministers

Appointed By: Australia and Timor-Leste Governments



The Ministerial Council is established under Article 6(d) of the Timor Sea Treaty to consider any matter relating to the operation of the Treaty that is referred to it by either Australia or Timor-Leste.







A6. ADVISORY BODIES

National Tourism and Aviation Advisory Committee


Constituted By: 28 members, comprising officials representing State and Territory governments, airlines, airports and other tourism stakeholders.

Appointed By: Minister for Tourism and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.



The Committee discusses the development of tourism-aviation stakeholder relationships. It is co-chaired by the Department and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.







Commonwealth-State Offshore Petroleum Designated Authorities (OPDA) and Joint Authorities (OPJA)

Creation Date: 22 November 1967 (OPDA) and 29 May 1980 (OPJA)

Established By/Under: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, sections 56 and 70

Constituted By: A joint authority has been established for each offshore area to each State, the Northern Territory and the external territories. Each joint authority is constituted by the responsible Australian Government Minister and the responsible State or Northern Territory Minister

Appointed By: Ministers hold these positions ex officio.


Web Site: www.nopsa.gov.au

The Joint Authorities and Designated Authorities make decisions on the administration of petroleum operations in the relevant offshore areas. Originally created under separate legislation, the OPDA and OPJA have been continued, from 1 July 2008, under the Act.







Geoscience Australia


Established By/Under: Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997

Constituted By: Chief Executive and persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act) to assist the Chief Executive.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, refer to the annual reporting requirements approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.

PS Act Body: No, but is part of the Department for purposes of the PS Act.


Materiality: Small

ABN: 80 091 799 039

Web Site: www.ga.gov.au

Geoscience Australia provides and develops information resources on geoscientific information for the purposes of exploiting resources, managing the environment, protecting the safety of the community and critical infrastructure. Geoscience Australia was formed by the merger of the Australian Geological Survey Organisation and the Australian Survey and Land Information Group.






National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA)


Established By/Under: Offshore Petroleum Act 2006, section 355

Constituted By: Chief Executive Officer and staff engaged under the Public Service Act 1999.

Appointed By: Minister for Resources and Energy appoints the Chief Executive Officer

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 150YV of the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006



Materiality: Small

ABN: 22 385 178 289

Web Site: www.nopsa.gov.au

NOPSA is the occupational health and safety regulator for the Australian offshore petroleum industry. NOPSA monitors and enforces compliance with OHS legislation in offshore petroleum operations, and investigates offshore OHS incidents. The Authority was originally created in 2004 under section 150XD of the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967 and continues in existence under the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006.







Tourism Australia


Established By/Under: Tourism Australia Act 2004, section 5

Governed By: 9 members

Appointed By: Minister for Tourism, except for the Managing Director who is appointed by the Board.


PS Act Body: No




ABN: 99 657 548 712

Web Site: www.tourism.australia.com

Tourism Australia promotes Australia as a tourism destination internationally and domestically and provides research and forecasts for the industry. The main objectives of Tourism Australia are to influence people to travel to Australia, influence people travelling to Australia to travel throughout Australia, influence Australians to travel throughout Australia, help foster a sustainable tourism industry in Australia, and help increase the economic benefits to Australia from tourism.







Australian Solar Institute Limited



Appointed By: Minister for Resources and Energy



Materiality: Small


ABN: 65 138 300 688

ACN: 138 300 688

Web Site: www.ret.gov.au/energy

The company was established to advance solar power research in Australia, with particular emphasis on solar thermal and solar photovoltaics technologies.








Australian Energy Market Operator Limited (AEMO)



Appointed By: Ministerial Council on Energy



ABN: 94 072 010 327

ACN: 072 010 327

Web Site: www.aemo.com.au

AEMO was previously the National Electricity Market Management Company and was renamed and restructured on 1 July 2009 to become the single, industry-funded, national energy market operator, following a decision by the Council of Australian Governments on 13 April 2007. AEMO assumed the functions of the previous National Electricity Market Management Company, the Victorian Energy Networks Corporation, the Electricity Supply Industry Planning Council, the Retail Energy Market Company, the Gas Market Company, and the Gas Retail Market Operator. The Commonwealth also subsequently became a member of AEMO. Australian Energy Market Operator (Transitional) Ltd (see following entry), of which the Commonwealth is also a member, was established solely for the purpose of actively managing the transition to the establishment of AEMO.





G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Energy Market Operator (Transitional) Ltd



Appointed By: Ministerial Council on Energy



ABN: 14 132 770 104

ACN: 132 770 104

Web Site: www.aemo.com.au

On 13 April 2007, the Council of Australian Government (COAG) agreed to establish a single, industry-funded, national energy market operator, to be called the Australian Energy Market Operator Limited (AEMO) (see previous entry). This transitional company, of which the Commonwealth is a member, was established solely for the purpose of actively managing the transition to the establishment of AEMO.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Australian Marine Science and Technology Limited (AMSAT)






ABN: 29 053 146 857

ACN: 053 146 857

Web Site: www.amsat.com.au

AMSAT is a marine science and environment consulting company. Company membership is comprised of ten Australian Government funded agencies undertaking international research and development of marine science.

Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute Ltd (GCCSI)



Appointed By: Members elect the directors



ABN: 92 136 814 465

ACN: 136 814 465

Web Site: www.globalccsinstitute.com

The GCCSI promotes the global adoption of carbon capture and storage technology by overseeing the development of carbon capture related demonstration projects. Members of the GCCSI are drawn from governments, corporations and other organisations that carry on a business or activity where the advancement of carbon capture and storage is not merely incidental to their core business or activities, and which are making a material contribution to the advancement of associated technologies.





G. OTHER COMPANIES


Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited



Appointed By: Directors are elected by the Members. Managing Director is appointed by the other directors



ABN: 82 055 736 671

ACN: 055 736 671

Web Site: www.cfcl.com.au

The company was established in 1992 to develop fuel cell technology. The original consortium members were CSIRO, BHP, the Australian Government's Energy Research and Development Corporation (ERDC), Pacific Power, the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the Strategic Energy Trust. Currently, the Commonwealth's share represents approximately 0.4% of the company’s shares.

CRC for Sustainable Tourism Pty Ltd (STCRC)



Appointed By: STCRC Essential Participants (being shareholders who commit annual funding or in-kind contributions)


Auditor: Hayes Knight Brisbane

ABN: 53 077 407 286

ACN: 077 407 286

Web Site: www.crctourism.com.au

The company was established under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres program to develop the Australian Tourism industry. It publishes research reports, develops educational materials and facilitates conferences, workshops and seminars to inform and assist stakeholders in the tourism industry to be more competitive. Participants include private and public sector bodies and a number of universities.






G. OTHER COMPANIES

PSMA Australia Limited



Appointed By: Shareholders, comprising the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments, each nominate at least one director.


Auditor: Maxim Chartered Accountants

ABN: 23 089 912 710

ACN: 089 912 710

Web Site: www.psma.com.au

The company develops national spatial data sets consisting of administrative boundaries, cadastre, Geo-coded National Address File, Points of Interest and Transport and Topography through combining spatial data from each jurisdiction. The Commonwealth has a 12.5% shareholding.

Snowy Hydro Limited



Appointed By: Commonwealth, New South Wales and Victorian Government ministers with relevant portfolio responsibility

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 55 of the Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Act 1997


ABN: 17 090 574 431

ACN: 090 574 431

Web Site: www.snowyhydro.com.au

The company provides renewable electricity to the national electricity market as well as water-related hedge products to irrigators and farmers. It also provides financial hedge and insurance products to participants in the electricity and irrigation industries. Snowy Hydro Limited commenced formal operations on 28 June 2002, when it issued shares and received as consideration all assets and liabilities (and the transfer of all employees) of the former Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority. This transfer was accomplished under three complementary NSW, Victorian and Commonwealth Acts each known as the Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Act 1997. The current shareholding arrangements are New South Wales 58%, Victoria 29% and the Commonwealth holding the remaining 13% share.







CRC for Spatial Information (CRCSI)


Constituted By: Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Participants

Appointed By: CRC Centre Agreement with the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the agency responsible for the CRC program.


ABN: 16 969 236 782

Web Site: www.crcsi.com.au

CRCSI is an unincorporated joint venture in which Geoscience Australia is a core participant. CRCSI undertakes research to develop new and existing technologies for remote sensing, surveying and geodesy.

CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC)


Constituted By: Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Participants




Web Site: www.co2crc.com.au

CO2CRC is a collaborative research organisation focused on carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration. CO2CRC is an unincorporated joint venture comprising participants from Australian and global industry, universities and other research bodies from Australia and New Zealand, and Australian Commonwealth, State and international government agencies. CO2CRC is resourced through the Australian Government’s CRCs program, other Commonwealth and State Government programs, CO2CRC participants, and other industry contributors. It was preceded by the Australian Petroleum CRC. Geoscience Australia (see Section C) and CSIRO (see Innovation, Industry, Science and Research portfolio, Section C) are participants in this CRC.


577

577


TREASURY PORTFOLIO



















G. Other Companies

3



H. Other Entities 1



H3. Trusts 1

TOTAL 48

578 treasury Portfolio


TREASURY PORTFOLIO 578




Department of the Treasury (the Department)

Creation Date: 1901





ABN: 92 802 414 793

Web Site: www.treasury.gov.au

The Department develops economic policy, taxation policy, oversees retirement income arrangements, regulates corporate practices, and provides actuarial services to the Australian Government. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


579treasury Portfolio






Australian Government Actuary



Web Site: www.aga.gov.au

The Australian Government Actuary provides actuarial and related policy advice primarily to Australian Government agencies to assist them to quantify risks and make informed decisions.







Australian Loan Council


Constituted By: Prime Minister as Chair and each State Premier and Territory Chief Minister (or their representatives). Current practice is for the Treasurers of each jurisdiction to constitute the Council (as the Prime Minister’s, State Premiers’, and Chief Ministers’ representatives).



The current Loan Council arrangements, in place since 1 July 1993, operate on a voluntary basis and emphasise transparency of public sector financing. These arrangements are designed to enhance financial market scrutiny of public sector borrowing and facilitate informed judgments about each government’s financial performance. The Loan Council traditionally meets annually to consider jurisdictions’ nominated borrowings for the forthcoming year. It has regard to each jurisdiction’s fiscal position and the macroeconomic implications of the aggregate figure.

Ministerial Council for Federal Financial Relations


Established By/Under: COAG Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations (Intergovernmental Agreement).

Constituted By: Commonwealth Treasurer (Chair) and the Treasurers of each State and Territory (or designated representatives).


Web Site: www.federalfinancialrelations.gov.au

The Council oversees the operation of the Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of COAG. It monitors the implementation of reforms to federal financial relations and compliance with the conditions governing the provision of assistance to first home owners. It oversees the operation of the Goods and Services Tax and a new National Performance Reporting System. It also reviews recommendations from the Commonwealth Grants Commission concerning GST revenue sharing relativities prior to the Commonwealth Treasurer making a determination. The Council was originally named the Ministerial Council for Commonwealth-State Financial Relations. It was renamed on 1 January 2009 pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement.







Ministerial Council for Corporations


Constituted By: Commonwealth (Chair), State and Territory ministers responsible for laws governing corporations and financial services.



The Council reviews proposed changes to Commonwealth legislation governing corporations and financial services. The Corporations Agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories provides that the Council must be consulted about, and in some cases approve, proposed legislative changes.

Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs

Creation Date: 1993

Constituted By: Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for fair trading, consumer protection and credit laws.


Web Site: www.consumer.gov.au

The Council reviews consumer affairs matters generally and seeks to develop uniform approaches (including uniform legislation).







Trans-Tasman Accounting and Auditing Standards Advisory Group (TTAASAG)

Creation Date: 2004

Established By/Under: Bilateral agreement

Constituted By: 12 members, comprising representatives of government and professional organisations related to accounting and auditing standards within Australia and New Zealand.

Web Site: www.frc.gov.au/trans_tasman

The Group advises the Australian and New Zealand accounting standard and oversight bodies, and the respective governments, on strategies to establish a single set of trans-Tasman accounting standards within the broader context of both jurisdictions’ objective of adopting international accounting standards and to maximise the influence of Australia and New Zealand in the development of international accounting standards and the international accounting standard setting process.

Trans-Tasman Council on Banking Supervision


Established By/Under: Bilateral agreement

Constituted By: Secretaries of the Australian and New Zealand Treasuries and officials representing the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.


The role of the Council is to promote a joint approach to trans-Tasman banking supervision that delivers a seamless regulatory environment.







A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Board of Taxation


Constituted By: Up to 10 members, of whom 3 are ex officio ie, the Secretary of the Department, the Commissioner of Taxation (see Section C) and the First Parliamentary Counsel (see Section C of the Attorney-General’s portfolio). Other members, including the Chair, are appointed by the Treasurer from the private and public sectors.

Appointed By: Treasurer


Web Site: www.taxboard.gov.au

The Board advises the Treasurer on improving the general integrity and functioning of the taxation system and commissions research on taxation matters approved or referred to it by the Treasurer. The Board is supported by the Department.

Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council


Constituted By: 9 members from both the private and public sectors

Appointed By: Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs



The Council advises the Minister responsible for consumer affairs on issues affecting consumers. Its terms of reference require it to consider matters referred to it by the Minister, and also to identify, and inform the Minister on, emerging issues affecting Australian markets and consumers.






Consumer Advisory Panel

Creation Date: 1998


Appointed By: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)


Web Site: www.fido.gov.au

The Panel is established by ASIC to advise it on current consumer protection issues and provide feedback on ASIC’s policies and activities. It also advises ASIC on key consumer research and education projects. The Panel’s members are selected to reflect a diverse range of consumer interests in the financial services sector and include representatives from consumer and investor organisations.

Council of Financial Regulators


Constituted By: 8 members, comprising senior representatives of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Department, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Appointed By: Each of the agencies represented appoints 2 members


Web Site: www.rba.gov.au/FinancialSystemStability

The Council’s purpose is to provide a high level forum to facilitate cooperation and collaboration among its members and to co-ordinate responses to potential threats to financial stability. The Council also advises the Government on Australia’s financial system.







Financial Sector Advisory Council






The Council brings together a range of financial market participants to advise the Treasurer on maintaining an efficient, competitive and dynamic financial sector. It also promotes dialogue between the private sector and the Commonwealth in support of the development and growth of Australia’s financial sector.

Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB)


Constituted By: 4 members, comprising the General Manager of the Department’s Foreign Investment and Trade Policy Division, and 3 other part-time members



Web Site: www.firb.gov.au

The Board is a non-statutory body responsible for advising the Treasurer on foreign investment policy and its administration. It examines foreign investment proposals submitted under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 and under Australia’s ‘Foreign Investment Policy’ (the latter being the second element of Australia’s foreign investment screening regime). The Board is supported by the Department.






Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision


Constituted By: Chaired by the Chair of the Productivity Commission. Other members comprise officials from the Department, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Department of Finance and Deregulation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare and up to two officials from each State and Territory.

Appointed By: Prime Minister (State and Territory members are nominated by the Premiers and Chief Ministers respectively)


Web Site: www.pc.gov.au/gsp

The Committee’s purpose is to collect and publish data enabling ongoing comparisons of the efficiency and effectiveness of Commonwealth and State government services, including intra-government services. The Committee is supported by the staff of the Productivity Commission.








Australian Competition Tribunal

Creation Date: 1965, as the Trade Practices Tribunal, renamed the Australian Competition Tribunal from 6 November 1995

Established By/Under: Trade Practices Act 1974, subsection 30(1)

Constituted By: President and such number of Deputy Presidents and other members as are appointed. As at 1 January 2009 there were 4 Deputy Presidents and 10 members.



Web Site: www.competitiontribunal.gov.au

The Tribunal is an independent statutory tribunal that hears applications for the authorisation of company mergers and acquisitions which would otherwise be prohibited under the Act. The Tribunal also considers appeals on certain decisions of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) (see Section C), including decisions to grant or refuse merger clearances, reviews of decisions under Part IIIA of the Act (national access regime), and other authorisation decisions made by the ACCC.

Australian Statistics Advisory Council


Established By/Under: Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, section 17

Constituted By: Chair, Australian Statistician and 10 to 22 other members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 24 of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975

Web Site: www.asac.gov.au

The Council advises the Minister and the Australian Statistician on the improvement, extension and co-ordination of statistical services provided for public purposes in Australia, and also on the priorities and programs of work that should be adopted in relation to major aspects of the provision of those statistical services. The Treasurer and Australian Statistician may refer matters to the Council.






Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 261 continues in existence the body established under section 202 of the Australian Securities Commission Act 1989.

Constituted By: 14 members comprising a Chair, Deputy Chair, 3 members selected by the Treasurer from a panel of 7 persons nominated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, 3 members selected by the Treasurer from a panel of 7 persons nominated by CPA Australia, and 6 persons as representatives of the business community.



Web Site: www.caldb.gov.au

The Board receives and reviews applications from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (refer Section C) or the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) (refer Section C) about the conduct of registered company auditors and liquidators. Under section 1292 of the Corporations Act 2001 and sections 203 to 223 of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, the Board is authorised to cancel or suspend, admonish, or reprimand, registered auditors and liquidators, and/or require them to give an undertaking.







Development Allowance Authority


Established By/Under: Development Allowance Authority Act 1992, section 94

Constituted By: Single statutory office holder


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 117 of the Development Allowance Authority Act 1992

Web Site: www.ato.gov.au/content/development_allowance_authority

The Authority administers two investment incentive schemes designed to make the Australian economy more internationally competitive – the Development Allowance Scheme and the Infrastructure Borrowings Tax Offset Scheme. The Development Allowance Scheme provides a tax deduction of 10% of the value of an eligible investment, in addition to depreciation. To qualify for the Development Allowance, eligible property must have been first used or installed ready for use before 1 July 2002. The Infrastructure Borrowings Tax Offset Scheme provides a tax rebate for approved infrastructure to the resident infrastructure lenders. In return, the borrower has lower finance costs (in the form of lower interest rates or other benefits) and forgoes tax deductions on interest payments associated with the loan. No applications have been called for since the Treasurer’s announcement in the 2004 Federal Budget that the schemes were being phased out. As at 1 January 2009 the Commissioner of Taxation held this office.






Financial Reporting Council


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 261 continues in existence the body established by section 225 of the Australian Securities Commission Act 1989.



Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 235B of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001

Web Site: www.frc.gov.au

The Council oversees the process for setting accounting and auditing standards, as well as monitoring the effectiveness of auditor independence requirements in Australia, and gives the Treasurer reports and advice on these matters. It also appoints members (other than the Chairs, who are appointed by the Treasurer) of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) (refer Section C) and the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) (refer Section C). It also approves and monitors AASB and AUASB priorities, business plans, budgets and staffing arrangements and determines their broad strategic direction.

Financial Reporting Panel


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 239AA

Constituted By: Not fewer than 5 members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 239AM of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001

Web Site: www.frp.gov.au

The Panel is an alternative dispute resolution body in relation to the treatment of accounting standards. It is an independent third party mechanism, which alleviates the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (refer Section C) from initiating court proceedings whenever a dispute regarding the application of accounting standards arises between a company and ASIC. The Panel is a peer review body currently consisting of part-time members (the Act provides they may be appointed on a full or part-time basis) from the business and accounting community.







Superannuation Complaints Tribunal


Established By/Under: Superannuation (Resolutions of Complaints) Act 1993, section 6.

Constituted By: Chair, Deputy Chair, and at least 7 other members

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chair and the Deputy Chair, the Treasurer appoints the other members.

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 67 of the Superannuation (Resolutions of Complaints) Act 1993

Web Site: www.sct.gov.au

The Tribunal reviews complaints about superannuation funds, annuities, deferred annuities, and retirement savings accounts.

Takeovers Panel


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 261




Web Site: www.takeovers.gov.au

The Panel is the primary forum for resolving disputes relating to takeover bids within the bid period. It is a peer review body, comprising active members of Australia's takeovers and business communities and has a full-time executive panel based in Melbourne. The Panel has the power to make orders to protect the rights of persons (especially target company shareholders) during a takeover bid.






Tax Agents’ Boards

Creation Date: 1943

Established By/Under: Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, section 251C provides that there shall be a Tax Agents’ Board in each State.

Constituted By: 3 members (one of whom is an official of the Australian Taxation Office)

Appointed By: Assistant Treasurer


Web Site: www.tabd.gov.au

The Tax Agents’ Boards are six independent non-statutory bodies established under Part VIIA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 in each of the States (the New South Wales and South Australian Boards are also responsible for the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory respectively). The Boards are empowered to register, suspend the registrations of, and deregister, tax agents. On 26 March 2009, the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 was given Royal Assent. That Act establishes a single Tax Practitioners Board to replace each of the State-based boards.








Australian Energy Regulator (AER)


Established By/Under: Trade Practices Act 1974 (the TPA), Part IIIAA

Constituted By: One Commonwealth member, who must also be a member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) (refer separate entry under Section C), and two State and/or Territory members (sections 44AM-44AS of the TPA)


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 44AAJ of the TPA (it is normally included in the annual report of the ACCC)

PS Act Body: Part of the ACCC (it is not a separate agency under the PS Act)

Web Site: www.aer.gov.au

The AER regulates the wholesale electricity market and is responsible for the economic regulation of the electricity transmission and distribution networks in the national electricity market. The AER is also responsible for the economic regulation of gas transmission and distribution networks and enforcing the national gas law and national gas rules.

Commissioner of Taxation

Creation Date: 1953

Established By/Under: Taxation Administration Act 1953, section 4


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 14 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, section 44 of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, and section 29 of the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999

Web Site: www.ato.gov.au

The Commissioner of Taxation heads the Australian Taxation Office (see Section C).







Australian Valuation Office (AVO)

Creation Date: 1990

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports within the annual report of the Australian Taxation Office.

ABN: 12 811 880 915

Web Site: www.avo.gov.au

The AVO is part of the Australian Taxation Office (see Section C) and provides valuation services to Commonwealth, State, Territory and Local Governments on a commercial fee-for-service basis. The AVO’s services cover matters relating to financial reporting, intellectual property, real property, plant and equipment, philanthropy, conservation covenants and resumption valuations.







Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, Office of the (AUASB)


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 227A

Constituted By: Full-time Chair and 12 part-time members, as at as at 1 January 2009 (the Act does not specify a particular number)

Appointed By: Treasurer appoints the Chair, the Financial Reporting Council (see Section B1) appoints the other members




Materiality: Small

ABN: 80 959 780 601

Web Site: www.auasb.gov.au

The AUASB develops auditing and assurance standards and related guidance. It also participates in, and contributes to, the development of international auditing and assurance standards. The Chair is a full-time appointment and is responsible for managing the Office of the AUASB. The other 12 members are part-time appointments. The Financial Reporting Council (see Section B1) oversees the AUASB. The AUASB transferred from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework on 1 July 2008.






Australian Accounting Standards Board, Office of the (AASB)


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 226

Constituted By: Full-time Chair and 12 part-time members

Appointed By: Treasurer appoints the Chair, the Financial Reporting Council appoints the other members




Materiality: Small

ABN: 92 702 019 575

Web Site: www.aasb.com.au

The AASB is responsible for developing accounting standards and guidance. It also participates in, and contributes to, the development of international accounting standards. The Chair is a full-time appointment and is responsible for managing the Office of the AASB. The other 12 members are part-time appointments. The Financial Reporting Council (see Section B1) oversees the AASB. The AASB transferred from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework on 1 July 2008.







Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)


Established By/Under: Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, section 5

Constituted By: Australian Statistician and staff


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 24 of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975




ABN: 26 331 428 522

Web Site: www.abs.gov.au

The Bureau constitutes the central statistical authority for the Australian Government and, by arrangements with the Governments of the States and Territories, provides statistical services for those Governments.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)


Established By/Under: Trade Practices Act 1974, section 6A

Constituted By: Chair, members and associate members of the ACCC, the staff mentioned in section 27 and consultants engaged under section 27A of the Act

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Chair, members and associate members

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 171 of the Trade Practices Act 1974



Materiality: Small

ABN: 94 410 483 623

Web Site: www.accc.gov.au

The ACCC oversees the compliance of individuals and businesses with competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws, particularly under the Trade Practices Act 1974. The Australian Energy Regulator was established as part of the ACCC under the Trade Practices Act 1974, section 44AE on 1 July 2005 (see separate entry under Section C).






Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM)


Established By/Under: Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997, Schedule 1.

Constituted By: Chief Executive and staff



PS Act Body: No, but is part of the Department for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999.



ABN: 13 059 525 039

Web Site: www.aofm.gov.au

The AOFM manages the Commonwealth’s debt and its associated financial assets, including its cash balance, through the issuance of Treasury Bonds and Treasury Notes, investments in term deposits with the Reserve Bank of Australia (refer Section D) and the execution of interest rate swaps. Its responsibilities include operational risk management and financial reporting.







Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)


Established By/Under: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998, section 7

Constituted By: 3 to 5 members (3, including the Chair, must be full-time and others may be full or part-time), in accordance with section 16 of the Act


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 59 of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998

PS Act Body: No


Materiality: Small

ABN: 79 635 582 658

Web Site: www.apra.gov.au

APRA is the prudential regulator of the Australian financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA is primarily funded by levies on the industries that it supervises. APRA transferred from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework on 1 July 2007.






Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 261 continues in existence the body established by section 7 of the Australian Securities Commission Act 1989.

Constituted By: 3 to 8 members (3, including the Chair, must be full-time and others may be full or part-time), in accordance with section 9 of the 2001 Act






ABN: 86 768 265 615

Web Site: www.asic.gov.au

ASIC is responsible for regulating Australia’s corporations, markets, and financial services. It also enforces company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors. Its purpose is to ensure that Australia’s financial markets are fair and transparent, and supported by confident and informed investors and consumers. ASIC transferred from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework on 1 July 2007.







Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Creation Date: 1910

Established By/Under: Prescribed under the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997 and established as a Statutory Agency under the Public Service Act 1999 by the Taxation Administration Act 1953, section 4A.

Constituted By: Commissioner of Taxation, the Second Commissioners of Taxation and persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 to assist the Commissioner.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Commissioner of Taxation

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 3B of the Taxation Administration Act 1953, section 14 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, section 44 of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, and section 29 of the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999.




ABN: 51 824 753 556

Web Site: www.ato.gov.au

The ATO is the Australian Government’s principal revenue collection agency. It also administers a range of programs, including income tax, Australian business number and Australian business register, goods and services tax, fringe benefits tax, higher education funding (on a joint basis), excise duty, grants and schemes relating to fuel and the baby bonus. In addition, it has a role in programs such as first home savers accounts, standard business reporting and other cross agency programs. The ATO also administers the superannuation guarantee, small superannuation accounts, the lost members register, superannuation co-contributions and self-managed superannuation funds. Since its inception in 1910 the ATO has operated under various structures and names. It has been known as the Australian Taxation Office since 1973.






Commonwealth Grants Commission


Established By/Under: Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1973, section 7

Constituted By: Chair and not less than 2 other members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 25 of the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1973

PS Act Body: No, but staffed by the Department.


Materiality: Small

ABN: 64 703 642 210

Web Site: www.cgc.gov.au

The Commission advises the Australian Government in response to references from the Treasurer. The main subject on which advice is sought is the allocation among the States and Territories of goods and services tax (GST) revenue. From time to time, the Commission is also asked to report on the finances of Australia’s external territories, local government matters and the financing of services for Indigenous people. Terms of reference for those inquiries are developed by relevant Australian Government agencies and the reports are considered by their Ministers. The Commission moved to the Treasury portfolio from the Finance and Deregulation portfolio in 2008.







Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC)


Established By/Under: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, section 261 continues in existence the body established under Part 9 of the Australian Securities Commission Act 1989.

Constituted By: Convenor and other members. There is no limit on the number of members, except that they must include the Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (see also Section C) and, in so far as is practicable, at least one person from each State and the Northern Territory.





Materiality: Small

ABN: 41 574 479 010

Web Site: www.camac.gov.au

CAMAC’s function is to, on its own initiative or when requested by the Treasurer of the Commonwealth or a State or Territory, advise the Commonwealth Treasurer on proposals to change corporations legislation, on the operation or administration of that legislation, on the financial products and financial services industry, and on proposals for improving the efficiency of financial markets. CAMAC members are appointed on the basis of their knowledge and experience in business, financial markets, law, economics or accounting. They are supported by a full-time executive and assisted by a part-time legal committee, whose members have expertise in corporate law. CAMAC transferred from the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 framework to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 framework on 1 July 2007.






Inspector-General of Taxation


Established By/Under: Inspector-General of Taxation Act 2003, section 6

Constituted By: Inspector-General of Taxation, persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 to assist the Inspector-General, persons made available to the Inspector-General by other agency heads, and consultants.

Appointed By: Governor-General appoints the Inspector-General

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 41 of the Inspector-General of Taxation Act 2003



Materiality: Small

ABN: 51 248 702 319

Web Site: www.igt.gov.au

The Inspector-General reviews the tax laws and their administration by the Australian Taxation Office and makes recommendations to the Australian Government concerning their improvement. The Inspector-General may review the processes for assessing, collecting, paying or recovering amounts under a tax law, or the enforcement of a tax law. The Inspector-General cannot review taxation policy and does not deal with individual taxpayer matters. Individual taxpayer disputes are handled by the Commonwealth Ombudsman.







National Competition Council


Established By/Under: Trade Practices Act 1974, section 29A

Constituted By: President and up to 4 other Councillors


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 29O of the Trade Practices Act 1974



Materiality: Small

ABN: 56 552 760 098

Web Site: www.ncc.gov.au

The Council was established by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments (and is accountable to them through COAG) to oversee the implementation of National Competition Policy (NCP) and to provide recommendations on the regulation of third party access to services provided by monopoly infrastructure. The Council advises on the design and coverage of access rules under the National Access Regime (the National Access Regime is established under Part IIIA of the Act and comprises principles and legal rights to facilitate competition in markets that rely on monopoly infrastructure). The Council has a similar role under the new National Gas Law whereby it makes recommendations on the coverage of national gas pipeline systems and has additional roles in deciding on the form of regulation of pipelines, classifying pipelines and making recommendations in relation to various exemptions for greenfields gas pipelines.






Productivity Commission


Established By/Under: Productivity Commission Act 1998, section 5

Constituted By: Full-time Chair and between 4 and 11 other members (who may be full or part-time)


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 10 of the Productivity Commission Act 1998



Materiality: Small

ABN: 78 094 372 050

Web Site: www.pc.gov.au

The Commission inquires into and reports to the Assistant Treasurer on matters relating to industry, industry development and productivity. It also receives and investigates complaints about the implementation of the competitive neutrality arrangements to be observed by Australian Government businesses.

Royal Australian Mint


Established By/Under: Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997



PS Act Body: No, but is staffed through the Department for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999


ABN: 45 852 104 259

Web Site: www.ramint.gov.au

The Mint manufactures circulating and numismatic (collector) coins for Australia. It does not print notes. Notes are produced by Note Printing Australia (see Section G2). The Mint has also struck coins for a number of South Pacific nations and produces medals, medallions, seals and tokens for both the public and private sectors.







Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC)


Established By/Under: Terrorism Insurance Act 2003, section 9

Constituted By: Chair and between 4 and 6 other members (all part-time)



PS Act Body: No



ABN: 74 807 136 872

Web Site: www.arpc.treasury.gov.au

The Corporation was established in response to the withdrawal of terrorism insurance cover by insurance companies, following terrorist attacks around the world and particularly as a result of the events of September 11, 2001 in the United States of America. The Act renders terrorism exclusion clauses in eligible insurance contracts ineffective in relation to loss or liabilities arising from a declared terrorist incident affecting eligible commercial property located in Australia. (Note: the Treasurer may, after consulting the Attorney-General, declare, by notice in the Commonwealth Gazette, that a terrorist act constitutes a declared terrorist incident.) Insurance companies are able to re-insure the risk of claims for eligible terrorism losses through the Corporation.






Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)


Established By/Under: Reserve Bank Act 1959, section 7 continues in existence the body originally established as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia by the Commonwealth Bank Act 1911.

Governed By: The RBA has two boards: the Reserve Bank Board and the Payments Systems Board. The Reserve Bank Board has 9 members comprising the Governor, Deputy Governor, the Secretary of the Department, and 6 other members. The Payments Systems Board consists of the Governor, one other representative of the Bank, one representative of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (see Section C) and up to 5 other members. Subsection 7A(2) of the Act provides that the members of the Reserve Bank Board are the directors of the Bank for the purposes of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.



PS Act Body: No



ABN: 50 008 559 486

Web Site: www.rba.gov.au

The RBA is the central bank and its main responsibility is monetary policy. Other functions include maintaining overall financial system stability, promoting the safety and efficiency of the payments system, issuing Australia’s currency notes (printed by Note Printing Australia Limited (see Section G2)), and serving as banker to the Australian Government. The RBA is an active participant in financial markets and manages Australia's foreign reserves. The RBA provides specialised banking and registry services to a range of Australian Government agencies and to a number of overseas central banks and official institutions. It is also responsible for Australia’s real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system. The Reserve Bank Board is responsible for the Bank’s operations on matters, including monetary and banking policy, except for its payments systems policy, which is the responsibility of the Payments Systems Board. The Payments System Board's responsibilities and powers are set out in the Reserve Bank Act 1959, the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998, the Payment Systems and Netting Act 1998, and the Cheques Act 1986.







F2. LIMITED BY SHARES

HIH Claims Support Limited (HCSL)


Governed By: Board comprising Chair, Executive Director (Markets Group) Department of the Treasury, the Australian Government Actuary, and the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Finance and Deregulation.

Appointed By: Assistant Treasurer



Materiality: Small


ABN: 92 096 857 635

ACN: 096 857 635


The company was established to administer a support scheme to assist Australians suffering financial hardship as a result of the collapse of HIH Insurance group of companies. The Commonwealth provided funding for the scheme, which was administered by HCSL, then a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Insurance Council of Australia. The Scheme was restructured in 2004 and HCSL became a wholly-owned Commonwealth company on 1 August 2005 to simplify the management of the Commonwealth’s position as a creditor in the HIH liquidation. Since then the company and the HIH Claims Support Trust (see Section H) have effectively been dormant. The Scheme was closed to new applications in November 2006 and all funds remaining in the Trust were returned to the Consolidated Revenue Fund during 2007-08. HCSL will continue in existence until all contractual obligations related to these claims have been discharged.







Note Printing Australia Limited



Appointed By: Reserve Bank Board. The Assistant Governor (Currency) of the Reserve Bank is Chair of this company’s board and of the board of Securency International Pty Ltd (see also Section G2).



ABN: 86 082 630 671

ACN: 082 630 671

Web Site: www.noteprinting.com

Note Printing Australia Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Australia (see Section D). The company manufactures Australia's currency notes. It also produces a range of other security products for domestic and overseas markets, including the new ePassport, which incorporates leading edge biometric capabilities and complies with the International Civil Aviation Organisation Standards.

Securency Australia Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Securency International Pty Ltd



ABN: 43 127 285 858

ACN: 127 285 858

Web Site: www.securency.com.au

Securency Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Securency International (see following entry).






G. OTHER COMPANIES

Securency International Pty Ltd



Appointed By: Reserve Bank Board and Innovia Films. The Assistant Governor (Currency) of the Reserve Bank is Chair of the board and Chair of the board directors of Note Printing Australia (see also Section G2).


Auditor: BDO Nelson Parkhill

ABN: 13 072 353 452

ACN: 072 353 452

Web Site: www.securency.com.au

The company is a joint venture between the Reserve Bank of Australia (see Section D) and Innovia Films, a UK-based film company, with the Reserve Bank holding a 49.99% interest. The company manufactures the polymer substrate used in Australia's currency notes and those of several other countries. Initially known as RBA-UCB Pty Limited, the name was changed subsequent to the purchase of UCB Group’s films business by a consortium known as Innovia Films. Securency International has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Securency Australia Pty Ltd (see also Section G2) and has been in a joint venture with Securency México S. A. de C. V., producing polymer substrate in Mexico, with the Banco de México since 2007.






H3. TRUSTS

HIH Claims Support Trust


Constituted By: HIH Claims Support Limited (HCSL) (see Section D)

Appointed By: HIH Claims Support Trust Deed


ABN: 36 276 119 137


The HIH Claims Support Scheme (the Scheme) was established in May 2001. The Scheme supported a series of contractual agreements between the Commonwealth, the HIH liquidator and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA). The Trust was created to provide a mechanism to provide funding for claims payments and claims management expenses. The operation of the Trust effectively ceased in August 2005 with the transfer of HCSL to the Commonwealth. The funds remaining in the Trust accounts were returned to the Consolidated Revenue Fund in 2007-08.


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613


DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS (PART OF THE DEFENCE PORTFOLIO)



















G. Other Companies

1



H. Other Entities 2



H3. Trusts 0

TOTAL 18

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VETERANS’ AFFAIRS (PART OF THE DEFENCE PORTFOLIO) 614




Department of Veterans’ Affairs (the Department)






ABN: 23 964 290 824

Web Site: www.dva.gov.au

The Department is a part of the Defence Portfolio. It is responsible for developing Government policy and implementing programs to fulfil Australia's obligations to veterans and war widows, serving and former members of the Australian Defence Force, and certain Australian Federal Police with overseas service and their dependants. Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.


615dePartment of veterans' affairs (Part of the defence Portfolio)





A6. ADVISORY BODIES

Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters



Appointed By: Prime Minister and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs


Web Site: www.minister.dva.gov.au/PMAC

The Council was established to advise the Prime Minister and the Government on matters affecting the ex-service and defence communities. Its responsibilities include reviewing proposed legislation, advising on ex-service matters which impact directly on the responsibilities of other government departments and assisting in prioritising issues raised or referred by the Prime Minister or the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs.

Vietnam Veterans Family Study Consultative Forum


Constituted By: Representatives of participant groups in the Study

Appointed By: Minister for Veterans’ Affairs


Web Site: www.dva.gov.au/health_and_wellbeing

The Forum comprises representatives of ex-service organisations which represent the interests of participant groups in the Vietnam Veterans’ Family Study. The Vietnam Veterans’ Family Study Program was established in September 2007 to assess the impact of military service on the health and welfare of families of veterans who served in Vietnam and other recent deployments. The Study is assisted by the Independent Scientific Adviser and the Scientific Advisory Committee, which reviews and advises on the scientific methodologies used in the Study.







Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme


Established By/Under: Defence Services Homes Act 1918, section 38

Constituted By: The Scheme is administered by the Department

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 50B of the Defence Services Homes Act 1918

ABN: 97 191 187 638

Web Site: www.dsh.gov.au/insurance

The Scheme provides home building and contents insurance for veterans, serving members, war widows and peacekeepers who are entitled to a loan under the Defence Service Homes Act 1918, the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, or the Defence Force (Home Loans Assistance) Act 1990.

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Boards


Established By/Under: Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, section 258 and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme 2004


Appointed By: Repatriation Commission (see Section E), with the agreement of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (see Section E).

Annual Report Tabled: No, but reports in the annual report of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.


The Boards, established in each State, oversee the administration of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme, which provides education and training to eligible young persons. Members are contemporaneous with membership of the Veterans’ Children Education Board (see also Section B1) in each State, subject to written acceptance by each member.







National Treatment Monitoring Committee


Established By/Under: Repatriation Private Patient Principles (the Principles), determined by the Repatriation Commission under subsection 90A(1) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.

Constituted By: 11 members (2 Commonwealth representatives and 9 who represent ex-service and associated organisations)

Appointed By: Repatriation Commission

Annual Report Tabled: Yes, paragraphs 5.5 to 5.7 of the Principles require a report to be submitted to the Repatriation Commission, which must furnish it to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs for tabling in the Parliament.


The Committee convenes to review the integration or sale of the Repatriation General Hospitals and the delivery of hospital care to the veteran community through the Repatriation Private Patient Scheme.

State and Territory Treatment Monitoring Committees


Established By/Under: Repatriation Private Patient Principles (the Principles), determined by the Repatriation Commission under subsection 90A(1) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.

Constituted By: At least 8 members, representing the Commonwealth, ex-service organisations and the State or Territory health authorities.


Annual Report Tabled: No, but sub-paragraph 5.5.1 of the Principles requires the National Treatment Monitoring Committee (NATMOC) to consider the reports of State and Territory monitoring committees when it reports to the Commission.


The Committees are subsidiary bodies of NATMOC. The committees monitor matters of national importance relating to the Principles and associated health care services and report to NATMOC.






Veterans’ Children Education Boards


Established By/Under: Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, section 117 and Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (Instrument 1992 No.11)



Annual Report Tabled: No, but reported in the Repatriation Commission’s annual report



The Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (the Scheme) provides for the establishment of Education Boards in each State to manage the application of the scheme to provide educational assistance to veterans’ children. Members are nominated by organisations interested in the welfare of eligible children. The Board members also constitute the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education Training Board in each State (see also Section B1).







Veterans’ Review Board


Established By/Under: Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, subsection 134(1) continues in existence the Veterans’ Review Board originally established by section 107VB of the Repatriation Act 1920.

Constituted By: Section 141 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 provides that a Board shall, for the purposes of a review, be constituted by 3 members (including the Principal Member), or, with the approval of the Minister, one member. As at 1 January 2009, in addition to the Principal Member (who is full-time), there is a pool of 43 other members (who may be part-time or full-time) across all States.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 215(4) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986


Web Site: www.vrb.gov.au

The Board reviews decisions of the Repatriation Commission about disability pensions, war widow(er)s’ pensions and attendant allowances under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986. The Board also reviews decisions of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission concerning rehabilitation, compensation and other benefits under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004. The Principal Member is responsible for the efficient operation of the Board. Staff assisting the Board consist of persons employed under the Public Service Act 1999 and are made available by the Secretary of the Department.







Director of War Graves


Established By/Under: War Graves Act 1980, section 3


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 13 of the War Graves Act 1980


The Director maintains war cemeteries and individual war graves within Australia, acts as the agent for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (established in the United Kingdom) which maintains the war graves of the service personnel of the nations of the British Commonwealth in 150 countries. It also manages official commemorations for eligible veterans who have died post-war and whose deaths are accepted as being caused by war service. Staff assisting the Director are employed under the Public Service Act 1999 and are made available by the Secretary of the Department. The staff collectively comprise the Office of Australian War Graves.







Australian War Memorial


Established By/Under: Australian War Memorial Act 1980, section 4

Constituted By: Council comprising between 11 and 13 members, a Director, and staff.






ABN: 64 909 221 257

Web Site: www.awm.gov.au

The Australian War Memorial maintains and develops a national collection of historical material for exhibition and other research purposes.






Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission


Established By/Under: Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, section 361

Constituted By: 5 members, comprising the President and Deputy President of the Repatriation Commission and 3 other members nominated by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, section 385 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004


Web Site: www.dva.gov.au/aboutDVA

The Commission administers benefits under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 and Part XI of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. The Commission is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department.






E. STATUTORY CORPORATIONS (THAT ARE NEITHER COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES NOR ENCOMPASSED IN AN FMA ACT AGENCY)

Repatriation Commission


Established By/Under: Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act), section 179 continues in existence the body corporate created by the Repatriation Act 1920.

Constituted By: 3 to 5 members. The Secretary of the Department is also the President of the Repatriation Commission, in accordance with section 184 of the Act.


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, subsection 215(1) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986


Web Site: www.dva.gov.au/aboutDVA

The Commission is responsible under the Act for granting pensions, allowances and other benefits, providing treatment and other services and generally administering the Act. The Commission is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department.






Repatriation Medical Authority


Established By/Under: Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the VE Act), section 196A

Constituted By: 5 part-time members


Annual Report Tabled: Yes, but no legislative requirement


Web Site: www.rma.gov.au

The Authority determines Statements of Principles in respect of particular kinds of injuries, diseases or death based on medical-scientific evidence detailing the factors which can connect the injuries, diseases or death with the circumstances of service in Australia’s military forces. The Statements of Principles are used for the purpose of determining claims for compensation under the VE Act and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004. All members of the Authority must be a medical practitioner, or a medical scientist, with at least 10 years experience, of whom one must have at least 5 years experience in epidemiology. The Authority is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department.







Specialist Medical Review Council


Established By/Under: Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, section 196V

Constituted By: 10 part-time members





The Council reviews the Statements of Principles, and decisions of the Repatriation Medical Authority (see previous entry). The Council does not consider individual applications for compensation, but reviews the evidence upon which the RMA bases its decisions. All members of the Council must be a registered medical practitioner, or a medical scientist with at least 10 years experience. Section 196ZE of the Act provides that they are to be selected from a list of nominees submitted by such colleges, or similar bodies of medical practitioners or medical scientists (e.g. the Royal Australian College of Physicians), as are asked by the Minister to submit nominees. The Council is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department.







Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation

Creation Date: 1985

Governed By: 13 members, comprising 1 representative of the Department, 1 Australian Defence Force representative, community and other representatives from ex-service organisations.



Auditor: KMS Financial Solutions

ABN: 92 536 010 060

ACN: 006 753 162

Web Site: www.siredwarddunlop.com.au

The Foundation reviews and provides views on the medical and health care and welfare of veterans and their families. The Foundation also invests in medical research for the benefit of the veteran community. Founded in 1985 as an incorporated association, the Foundation was registered as a company limited by guarantee on 5 May 1987.








Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health (CMVH)


Governed By: 12 committee members, comprising the Department (2), Defence (Chair plus 2), University of Queensland (2), University of Adelaide (2) Charles Darwin University (2) and the Director of CMVH (1).




Web Site: www.uq.edu.au/cmvh

The CMVH is a joint-initiative of the Department, the Department of Defence, and a consortium of universities and their allied teaching hospitals, to provide a cost-effective national base of expertise in military health to maintain and enhance the health, fitness and capability for deployment of the Australian Defence Force (see also Defence portfolio, Section H1).





H. OTHER ENTITIES


Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health (ACPMH)


Governed By: 8 committee members, comprising representatives from the Repatriation Commission (2), the Department of Defence (1), the University of Melbourne (1), and independent members (3), including the Chair. The Director of ACPMH is appointed ex officio.



Auditor: Cummings Flavel McCormack Assurance

Association Number: A0040382V

ABN: 47 720 569 707

ARBN: 095 202 994

Web Site: www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au

ACPMH provides expert advice and services to the Department and the Australian Defence Force concerning the treatment for mental disabilities in the veteran community. ACPMH, which is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Vic), is based in the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services. The Repatriation Commission, the Department of Defence and the University of Melbourne were the founding members.


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APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY OF COMMONLY USED TERMS

AA AA OO means the Administrative Arrangements Order

This is issued by the Governor-General of Australia, and specifies matters dealt with by each Department of State and the legislation administered by a Minister of State who administers a Department of State.

AA BB NN means Australian Business Number. The Australian Business Number Act 1999 introduced a new single business identifier - the Australian Business Number (ABN). The ABN is a single identifier for all business dealings with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and for dealings with other government departments and agencies. Details of entities and their ABN are recorded in the Australian Business Register.13

AA BB SS means the Australian Bureau of Statistics

AA CC NN means Australian Company Number This is a unique number allocated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to every company incorporated in Australia.14

AA GG DD means the Attorney-General’s Department

aa gg ee nncc yy is defined in more than one Act:

Defined in section 5 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 as:

(a) a Department of State: (i) including persons who are allocated to the Department (for the purposes of this Act)

by regulations made for the purposes of this paragraph; but (ii) not including any part of the Department that is a prescribed Agency;

(b) a Department of the Parliament, including persons who are allocated to the Department (for the purposes of this Act) by regulations made for the purposes of this paragraph;

(c) a prescribed Agency.

Defined in section 7 of the Public Service Act 1999 as:

(a) a Department; or (b) an Executive Agency; or (c) a Statutory Agency.

Defined in section 3 of the Appropriation Act (No.1) 2009-2010 as:

(a) an Agency within the meaning of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997; or (b) the High Court of Australia.

13 Which can be accessed on the web site: www.abr.business.gov.au

14 Corporations Act 2001, section 9, section 118.

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AA gg ee nncc yy HH eeaadd is defined in section 7 of the Public Service Act 1999 as:

(a) the Secretary of a Department; or (b) the Head of an Executive Agency; or (c) the Head of a Statutory Agency.

AA NN AA OO means the Australian National Audit Office

aa nnnnuu aa ll rr ee ppoorr tt tt aa bb ll ee dd refers to whether the annual report of an agency is tabled in the Australian Parliament.

aa ppppoo ii nn tt ee dd bbyy relates to the office holder or Minister responsible for appointing the directors, chief executive officer or other principal office holder(s) of the relevant body.

AA PP SS means the Australian Public Service

AA PP SSCC means the Australian Public Service Commission

AA uuss tt rr aa ll ii aann GG oo vv eerr nnmm eenn tt means all bodies that comprise the public sector at the national level. This includes the Commonwealth, office holders, statutory corporations, Commonwealth companies and their subsidiaries.

bb oo dd yy includes any department, prescribed agency, executive agency, statutory agency or authority, office holder, company, association, cooperative partnership, trust or a departmental function with a distinct branding.

bb oo dd yy cc oo rr ppoorr aa tt ee means a legal entity, other than a body politic or a natural person. For the purposes of the List it includes statutory corporations, companies and incorporated associations. (Note on the usage of this term – body corporate will often, in general usage, mean a controlling body of a scheme constituted under strata titles legislation of State governments - this is not the sense in which it is used in the List).

bb uuss ii nn eess ss oo ppee rr aa tt ii oo nn is a body created under regulation 5A of the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997 which provides that the Finance Chief Executive may determine that an activity of an FMA Act Agency is a business operation. The determination of an activity as a business operation has implications for reporting and auditing in relation to financial statements.

CC AA CC AAcc tt means the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997

CC AA CC RR eegg uu ll aa tt ii oonn ss means the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997

CC hh ii ee ff EE xx eeccuu tt ii vv ee is defined in section 5 of the FMA Act as:

(a) for a prescribed Agency—the person identified by the regulations as the Chief Executive of the Agency; or

(b) for any other Agency—the person who is the Secretary of the Agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999 or the Parliamentary Service Act 1999.

Prescribed agencies are listed in Schedule 1 to the FMA Regulations and Chief Executive under the above definition includes the Secretary of a Department of State.

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CC EE II means Chief Executive’s Instructions

CC EE OO means Chief Executive Officer

CC hh ii ee ff EE xx eeccuu tt ii vv ee OO ff ff ii cc ee rr describes the senior executive of a company or authority15 with overall responsibility for the management of that company or authority. Generally speaking, the chief executive officer will be appointed by the board of directors. The board can, subject to the company’s constitution, confer upon the chief executive officer any of the powers that the board itself can exercise.16 It is unusual, though not impossible, for an agency prescribed under the FMA Act to have a board. Depending on the management structure of the entity, a managing director, commissioner or governor can fulfil the same role as that of the Chief Executive Officer in other entities.

cc rr ee aa tt ii oonn ddaa tt ee means the actual date of creation of the body. This includes the date a company or incorporated association is first registered as having incorporated, or the date an Act, regulation, order or other legislative instrument establishing a body takes effect.

CC FF OO means Chief Financial Officer – an individual that handles the financial affairs of an entity, for example, the individual will usually have responsibility for preparing the financial statements for the entity.

CC oo mmmm ii ss ss ii oonn is primarily used to describe a body that comprises more than one person. The term also occurs in the name of certain bodies that are led by a single office holder, such as the APS Commission. In the context of the List, a commission (or commissioner) will usually be established by statute and be directly accountable to a Minister.

CC oo mmmm oonnww eeaa ll tt hh means the legal entity of the Commonwealth of Australia, created in 1901 by the Australian Constitution.

In terms of the List, the “Commonwealth of Australia” consists of Ministers and officials who work within the executive arm of the “Commonwealth of Australia”. The executive arm of government also encompasses other Australian Government bodies, in particular statutory authorities created by the Parliament for a public purpose, including statutory corporations that are legally separate from the Commonwealth.

In general terms, ministers, officials and bodies comprise the executive arm of the government, as opposed to the Parliament as a whole, which comprises the legislative arm of government and the judicature which comprises the judicial arm of the government.

15 In the context of the List, ‘authority’ is a term used for a body established through legislation for a public purpose. This can

include a body headed by, or comprising, an office holder, a commission or a governing board.

16 Corporations Act 2001, section 198C.



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CC oo mmmm oonnww eeaa ll tt hh aauu tt hhoo rr ii tt yy is as defined in section 7 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. 7 Meaning of Commonwealth authority

(1) In this Act, Commonwealth authority means either of the following kinds of body that holds money on its own account:

(a) a body corporate that is incorporated for a public purpose by an Act; (b) a body corporate that is incorporated for a public purpose by: (i) regulations under an Act; or (ii) an Ordinance of an external Territory (other than Norfolk Island) or regulations

under such an Ordinance; and is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph by regulations under this Act.

(2) None of the following are Commonwealth authorities:

(a) Corporations Act companies; (b) corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Act 2006; (c) associations that are organisations (within the meaning of the Fair Work

(Registered Organisations) Act 2009).

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), all money that a body holds is taken to be held by it on its own account, unless the money is public money as defined in section 5 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

CC oo mmmm oonnww eeaa ll tt hh cc oo mm ppaann yy is defined in section 34(1) of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 as:

Meaning of Commonwealth company

(1) In this Act, Commonwealth company means a Corporations Act company that the Commonwealth controls. However, it does not include a company that is a subsidiary of a Commonwealth authority or Commonwealth company.

CC oo mm ppaann yy for the purposes of the Corporations Act 2001, the term is limited to a company registered under the Act and several registrable or recognised bodies.17 The List also recognises companies registered under companies legislation of foreign jurisdictions.

CC oonnss oo ll ii dd aa tt eedd RR ee vvee nnuu ee FFuu nndd is the fund into which all revenues raised or received by the Executive Government of the Commonwealth are paid.18 No money may be withdrawn from the Treasury of the Commonwealth except under appropriation made by law.19 Therefore, the power to authorise expenditure by the Commonwealth is held exclusively by the Australian Parliament.

CC RRFF means the Consolidated Revenue Fund

17 Corporations Act 2001, section 9.

18 Australian Constitution, section 81.

19 Australian Constitution, section 83.




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DDAA FFFF means the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

DDBB CC DDEE means the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

DDee ffee nn ccee means the Department of Defence

DDee ppaa rr tt mm eenn tt oo ff SS tt aa tt ee (( oo rr DDee ppaa rr tt mmeenn tt )) means a Department of State of the Commonwealth of Australia. In section 7 of the PS Act it is defined as:

Department means a Department of State, excluding any part that is itself an Executive Agency or Statutory Agency.

See also the definition of ‘Agency’ under the FMA Act (above).

DDEE EE WW RR means the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

DDFF AATT means the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

DD II AA CC means the Department of Immigration and Citizenship

dd ii rr eecc tt oo rr is defined in section 5 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 as:

(a) for a Commonwealth authority that has a council or other governing body—a member of the governing body; or

(b) for a Commonwealth authority that does not have a council or other governing body—a member of the authority; or

(c) for a Commonwealth company—a person who is a director of the company for the purposes of the Corporations Act 2001.

The definition of director and his or her powers are defined in section 198A(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 as:

(1) The business of a company is to be managed by or under the direction of the directors.

Note: See section 198E for special rules about the powers of directors who are the single director/shareholder of proprietary companies.

(2) The directors may exercise all the powers of the company except any powers that this Act or

the company’s constitution (if any) requires the company to exercise in general meeting.

Note: For example, the directors may issue shares, borrow money and issue debentures.

DDVV AA means the Department of Veterans’ Affairs

ee nn aa bb ll ii nn gg ll eegg ii ss ll aa tt ii oonn means the Act, regulations or orders or other legislation under which a body is created.

EE nn vv ii rr oonnmm ee nn tt (( oo rr DDEEWWHHAA )) means the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts



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ee ss tt aa bb ll ii ss hh ee dd bb yy means the Act, Regulations or Order under which a body is created.

EE xx ee ccuu tt ii vv ee AAgg ee nncc yy means for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999, Executive Agency means an Executive Agency established under section 65 of the Public Service Act 1999.

Executive agencies are established by an order of the Governor-General (Public Service Act 1999, section 65). Once established, the Agency Head can employ staff under the Public Service Act 1999 independently of the Department of State. An example of this type of agency is the National Archives of Australia.

FF aaHHCC SS II AA means the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

FF ii nnaa nncc ee means the Department of Finance and Deregulation

FF MMAA AAcc tt means the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997

FF MMAA RR ee gg uu ll aa tt ii oonn ss means the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997

GG BB EE means Government Business Enterprise under section 5 of the CAC Act

gg oo vv ee rrnn mm eenn tt bb uuss ii nn eess ss eenn tt ee rr pp rr ii ss ee means a Commonwealth authority or a Commonwealth company that is prescribed by the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997 for the purpose of this definition. Australia Post is an example.

GG FFSS CC ll aa ss ss ii ff ii cc aa tt ii oonn means Government Finance Statistics classifications used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. These include, “General Government Sector” (GGS – see below), “Public Non-Financial Corporation” PNFC – see below) and “Public Financial Corporation” (“PFC” – see below). These classifications are based on international standards.

GG GGSS means the General Government Sector This sector includes entities that provide goods and services free of charge or at prices significantly below the cost of production.

The category includes entities engaged in regulatory activity, entities that maintain law and order, and entities that re-distribute income by means of transfer payments. These entities are primarily financed by taxation. At time of writing all FMA agencies are classified in the GGS.

GG oo vv eerr nnaann cc ee for the purposes of the List relates to public sector governance:

“…the set of responsibilities and practices, policies and procedures, exercised by an agency’s executive, to provide strategic direction, ensure objectives are achieved, manage risks and use resources responsibly and with accountability…” 20

HH ee aa ll tthh (( oo rr DDHH AA )) means the Department of Health and Ageing

20 Australian Public Service Commission, 2007, Building Better Governance, Commonwealth of Australia, available at:

http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications07/bettergovernance1.htm




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HHuu mm aann SS ee rrvv ii cc eess (( oo rr DDHHSS )) means the Department of Human Services

II nn ff rr aa ss tt rruu cc ttuu rr ee means the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

LL ii ss tt means the List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships (3rd Edition) as at 1 October 2009

MM aa tt ee rr ii aa ll ,, MMaa tt ee rr ii aa ll eenn tt ii tt yy oo rr MM aa tt ee rr ii aa ll ii tt yy refers to a classification used by the Department of Finance and Deregulation: Material entities comprise 99% of the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of Australian Government bodies, including bodies controlled by the Commonwealth, such as those under the CAC Act that are not part of the Commonwealth itself. The assessment of materiality is based on the audited financial statements of those entities for the financial year. Material entities are required to produce more detailed financial information than non-material entities, for the purposes of providing monthly, end-of-year and estimates reports to the Department of Finance and Deregulation. Departments of State are material agencies, regardless of their size, on the basis that they are ‘material in nature’.

mm ee mm bb ee rr is a generic term used principally in the List to describe a person who is a shareholder or a guarantor of a company. It can also describe a governor of an entity, in terms of being a “member of a board.”

OOff ff ii cc ee --hh oo ll ddee rr generally refers to an office-holder will be a person, or persons, appointed to a statutory position in the governance structure of a statutory body. Examples include, but are not limited to, a Chief Executive Officer, a commissioner (solely or as a group) a director on a board or alone at the apex of a body.

oo ff ff ii ccee rr is defined in section 5 of the CAC Act, in relation to a Commonwealth authority:

(a) a director of the authority; or (b) a senior manager of the authority.

In relation to corporations under the Corporations Act 2001 see the Corporations Act 2001, section 9. Note that the term “officer” is generally not used in the context of the Public Service Act 1999 nor the FMA Act, which refers to “officials.”

oo ff ff ii cc ii aa ll is defined in section 5 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 as:

official means a person who is in an Agency or is part of an Agency.

PP aa rr ll ii aamm ee nn ttaa rr yy DDee ppaa rr ttmm ee nn tt means the Departments of the Parliament, which includes the Department of the Senate, the Department of the House of Representatives and the Department of Parliamentary Services.



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PP FFCC means Public Financial Corporation This relates to where a body is classified in the Government Finance Statistics as a Public Financial Corporation. These entities are defined similarly to PNFCs (see below) except they trade in financial assets and liabilities. They are entities which perform central banking functions, accept demand, time or savings deposits, or have the authority to incur liabilities and acquire financial assets in the market of their own account.21

PP MM &&CC means the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

PP NN FFCC means Public Non-Financial Corporation The primary function of entities in this sector is to provide goods and services which are mainly market, non-regulatory and non-financial in nature, financed predominantly through sales to the consumers of goods and services.

ppoo rr tt ff oo ll ii oo refers to an area of responsibility assigned to a Minister of the Australian Government under the Administrative Arrangements Order. A portfolio may encompass more than one Department of State, for example, the Defence Portfolio consists of the Department of Defence and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

PP uu bb ll ii cc SS eerr vv ii cc ee AA cc tt (( PPSS AA cc tt )) Public Service Act 1999

pprr ee ss cc rr ii bb ee dd AA gg ee nncc yy is defined in section 5 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 as:

prescribed Agency means a body, organisation or group of persons prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this definition.

pprr oo pp rr ii ee tt aa rr yy cc oomm ppaann yy - See Corporations Act 2001, section 9

ppuu bb ll ii cc cc oommppaa nn yy - See Corporations Act 2001, section 9

rr ee gg uu ll aa tt oo rryy aa uu tt hhoo rr ii tt ii ee ss are generally established by statute, e.g. the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission under the Trade Practices Act 1974, section 6A.

RR EE TT means the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism

SS ee ll ff -- eexx ee ccuu tt ii nn gg is defined in Budget Paper No. 4: The Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) is ‘self-executing’. That is, all moneys paid to the Commonwealth, or any person or organisation acting on behalf of the Commonwealth, automatically form part of the CRF. Whether or not the Commonwealth has credited those moneys to a fund or an account, the moneys form part of the CRF upon receipt by, or on behalf of, the Commonwealth. This covers taxes, charges, levies, borrowings, loan repayments and moneys held in trust.22

21 Additional information on PFC and PNFCs can be found in the Explanatory Notes of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’,

Government Finance Statistics, Australia, March 2009, available at www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS

22 Commonwealth of Australia, 2009, 2009-10 Budget Paper No. 4 (Agency Resourcing), available at: www.budget.gov.au/2009-10




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SS tt aa tt ee GG oo vvee rrnn mm eenn tt ss refers to the Governments of the six Australian States

ss tt aa ttuu tt oo rr yy aagg ee nncc ii ee ss are bodies or groups of persons declared by an Act to be a Statutory Agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999.

ss tt aa ttuu tt oo rr yy ccoo rr ppoo rraa tt ii oo nn means a statutory authority that is a body corporate.

TT ee rr rr ii tt oo rryy GGoo vv ee rrnn mm eenn tt ss refers to the Governments of the two Australian Territories

TT rr ee aa ssuu rr yy means the Department of the Treasury

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APPENDIX B – LIST OF COOPERATIVE RESEARCH CENTRES

The CRC Program provides funding for research ventures. The following list is an extract from the CRC Directory – September 2008, published by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.23 Note that the List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships as at 1 October 2009, features bodies which are the incorporated forms of some of the CRCs detailed below.

Agriculture and Rural Based Manufacturing Australian Biosecurity CRC for Emerging Infectious Diseases Australian Seafood CRC Cotton Catchment Communities CRC CRC for an Internationally Competitive Pork Industry CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies CRC for Forestry CRC for Innovative Dairy Products CRC for Innovative Grain Food Products CRC for National Plant Biosecurity CRC for Sheep Industry Innovation CRC for Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology CRC for the Australian Poultry Industries Future Farm Industries CRC Molecular Plant Breeding CRC Environment Bushfire CRC CRC for Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment CRC for Irrigation Futures CRC for Sustainable Tourism CRC for Tropical Savannas Management Desert Knowledge CRC Environmental Biotechnology CRC eWater CRC Invasive Animals CRC Information and Communication Technology Australasian CRC for Interaction Design Capital Markets CRC CRC for Integrated Engineering Asset Management CRC for Spatial Information Smart Services CRC

23 Available at www.crc.gov.au


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Manufacturing Technology Advanced Manufacturing CRC CAST CRC CRC for Advanced Automotive Technology CRC for Advanced Composite Structures CRC for Construction Innovation CRC for Polymers CRC for Rail Innovation Medical Science and Technology CRC for Aboriginal Health CRC for Asthma and Airways CRC for Biomarker Translation CRC for Biomedical Imaging Development CRC for Cancer Therapeutics CRC for Oral Health Science The HEARing CRC The Vision CRC Mining and Energy CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing CRC Mining Parker CRC for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions

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APPENDIX C –TRANS-TASMAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

Table 2: Key to the list of Trans-Tasman Intergovernmental Relationships on the following two pages Column 1: Name of the body which features in the list of trans-Tasman intergovernmental relationships

Column 2: Type of body which has been abbreviated into the format below:

Category Body Type

A3 Ministerial Councils

A4 Joint Commonwealth-State Bodies

A5 International Bodies

A6 Advisory Bodies

B1 Statutory Authorities, Statutory Committees and Royal Commissions

D Commonwealth Authorities under the CAC Act

G1 Other Companies Limited by Guarantee

G2 Other Companies Limited by Shares

H1 Partnerships and Joint Ventures

H2 Incorporated Associations

Column 3: Portfolio designation which has been abbreviated into the format below:

Abbreviation Portfolio

DAFF Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

AGD Attorney-General’s

DEEWR Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

DEWHA Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

FaHCSIA Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Finance Finance and Deregulation

Health Health and Ageing

Infrastructure Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Innovation Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

PM&C Prime Minister and Cabinet

RET Resources, Energy and Tourism

Treasury Treasury Note: Portfolios not listed have not reported any trans-Tasman bodies.


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List of Trans-Tasman Intergovernmental Relationships

Body Body Type Portfolio Primary Industries Ministerial Council A3 DAFF

Natural Resource Management Standing Committee A4 DAFF

Primary Industries Standing Committee A4 DAFF

Forestry and Forest Products Committee A6 DAFF

Corrective Services Ministers’ Conference A3 AGD Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management – Emergency Management A3 AGD Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management – Police A3 AGD

Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) A3 AGD

Australian Institute of Police Management A3 AGD Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development, and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) A3 DEEWR

Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council A3 DEEWR

Australian Education Systems Officials Committee A4 DEEWR

Cultural Ministers Council A3 DEWHA

Environment Protection and Heritage Council A3 DEWHA

Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council A3 DEWHA

Cultural Ministers Council Standing Committee A4 DEWHA

Environment Protection and Heritage Standing Committee A4 DEWHA

Heritage Chairs and Officials of Australia and New Zealand A4 DEWHA

Natural Resource Management Standing Committee A4 DEWHA Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Advisory Committee A4 DEWHA

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria Incorporated H2 DEWHA Commonwealth-State Ministers’ Conference on the Status of Women A3 FaHCSIA

Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference A3 FaHCSIA, Health

Housing Ministers’ Conference (HMC) A3 FaHCSIA Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs A3 FaHCSIA Standing Committee of Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Women’s Advisers A3 FaHCSIA Standing Committee of Officials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs A3 FaHCSIA

Australian Procurement and Construction Ministerial Council A3 Finance Australian Procurement and Construction Council Incorporated H2 Finance

Australian Health Ministers’ Conference A3 Health

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List of Trans-Tasman Intergovernmental Relationships (continued)

Body Body Type Portfolio

Australia New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council A3 Health

Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council A3 Health

Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council A4 Health Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council A4 Health

Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing A4 Health

National Coordinating Committee on Therapeutic Goods A4 Health

Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee A6 Health

National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee B1 Health

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) D Health

Australian Transport Council A3 Infrastructure

Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council A3 Infrastructure

Standing Committee on Transport A3 Infrastructure

Technical Liaison Group A3 Infrastructure

Austroads Incorporated H2 Infrastructure

Small Business Ministerial Council A3 Innovation Commonwealth State and Territory Advisory Council on Innovation (CSTACI) A4 Innovation Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) A5 Innovation

Industry Capability Network Limited G1 Innovation

HRZ Wheats Pty Ltd G2 Innovation

WQI Ltd (New Zealand) G2 Innovation Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) H1 Innovation, Resources Australia and New Zealand School of Government Limited (ANZSOG) G1 PM&C

Ministerial Council on Energy A3 RET

Ministerial Council on Mineral and Petroleum Resources A3 RET

Tourism Ministers’ Council A3 RET

ANZLIC - The Spatial Information Council A4 RET

Australian Standing Committee on Tourism A4 RET

Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs A3 Treasury Trans-Tasman Accounting and Auditing Standards Advisory Group A5 Treasury

Trans-Tasman Council on Banking Supervision A5 Treasury


643aPPendix d – bodies which aPPear in more than one Portfolio


APPENDICES 643


APPENDIX D – BODIES WHICH APPEAR IN MORE THAN ONE PORTFOLIO Natural Resource Management Standing Committee (Agriculture and Environment) Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (Defence and Employment) Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health (Defence and Veterans’ Affairs) Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Inc. (Defence and Veterans’ Affairs) Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council (Families and Health)


644 644



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645INDEX 645


INDEX A New Tax System (Australian Business

Number) Act 1999, 593 AAD. See Australian Antarctic Division AAF Company, 169 AANMC. See Australian Antarctic Names and

Medal Committee AARNET Pty Ltd, 506 AASB. See Australian Accounting Standards

Board AAT. See Administrative Appeals Tribunal AATB. See Anglo-Australian Telescope Board ABARE. See Australian Bureau of

Agricultural and Resource Economics ABC. See Australian Broadcasting

Corporation ABCB. See Australian Building Codes Board ABCC. See Office of the Australian Building

and Construction Commissioner Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act

2005, 287, 293, 294, 295, 336 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social

Justice Commissioner, 89 Aboriginal Hostels Limited, 297 Aboriginal Land Commissioner, Northern

Territory, 289 Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay

Territory) Act 1986, 296 Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory)

Act 1976, 287, 289, 290, 292, 294, 295 Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory

Committee, 287 ABS. See Australian Bureau of Statistics ACARA. See Australian Curriculum,

Assessment and Reporting Authority ACCC. See Australian Competition and

Consumer Commission Accreditation Decisions Review Committee,

183 ACIAR. See Australian Agency for

International Development ACIP. See Advisory Council on Intellectual

Property ACLEI. See Australian Commission for Law

Enforcement Integrity ACMA. See Australian Communications and

Media Authority ACPA. See Australian Community Pharmacy

Authority ACPMH. See Australian Centre for

Posttraumatic Mental Health AdAlta Pty Ltd, 506 ADE Technology Pty Ltd, 299 ADEC. See Australian Drug Evaluation

Committee Administration of Justice, Ministerial

Council for, 79

Administration Ordinance 1968, 89 Administration Ordinance 1975, 91 Administrative Appeals Tribunal, 95 Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975,

84, 95 Administrative Review Council, 84 Admiralty Act 1988, 84 Admiralty Rules Committee, 84 ADRC. See Accreditation Decisions Review

Committee Advanced Composite Structures Limited,

496 Advanced Magnesium Limited, 507 Advanced Polymerik Pty Ltd, 507 Advisory Council on Intellectual Property,

476 Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia

of Infant Formula, 388 AEC. See Australian Electoral Commission AEMC. See Australian Energy Market

Commission AEMO. See Australian Energy Market

Operator Limited AER. See Australian Energy Regulator AESOC. See Australian Education Systems

Officials Committee AFMA. See Australian Fisheries Management

Authority AFP. See Australian Federal Police Aged Care Act 1997, 377, 398, 408, 421 Aged Care Commissioner, 408 Aged Care Determination Review Panels,

398 Aged Care Funding Instrument Industry

Reference Group, 388 Aged Care Planning Advisory Committees,

398 Aged Care Standards and Accreditation

Agency Ltd, 421 Ageing Consultative Committee, 389 AGEST. See Australian Government

Employees Superannuation Trust, See AGEST Super Pty Ltd

AGEST Super Pty Ltd, 347 AGIMO. See Australian Government

Information Management Office Agreement on Murray-Darling Reform, 257 Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals

(Administration) Act 1992, 55 AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY

PORTFOLIO, 33

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AGS. See Australian Government Solicitor AHL. See Aboriginal Hostels Limited AHMC. See Australian Health Ministers’

Conference AIC. See Australian Institute of Criminology AICTEC. See Australian Information and

Communications Technology in Education Committee

AIDC. See Australian Industry Development Corporation

AIHW. See Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

AIR. See Australian Industrial Registry Air Services Act 1995, 462 AIRC. See Australian Industrial Relations

Commission Airservices Australia, 462 AISRF. See Australia-India Strategic

Research Fund Advisory Panel AIVC. See Australian Influenza Vaccine

Committee Albury-Wodonga Development Act 1973,

341 Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation,

341 Alligator Rivers Region Advisory Committee,

243 Alligator Rivers Region Technical

Committee, 243 ALRC. See Australian Law Reform

Commission ALTCL. See Australian Learning and

Teaching Council Limited Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory

Council, National, 83 AMDC. See Young Endeavour Youth Scheme AMF. See Australian Multicultural

Foundation Limited AMSA. See Australian Maritime Safety

Authority AMSAT. See Australian Marine Science and

Technology Limited AMVCB. See Australian Motor Vehicle

Certification Board ANAO. See Australian National Audit Office ANCD. See Australian National Council on

Drugs ANFF. See Australian National Fabrication

Facility Anglo-Australian Telescope Agreement Act

1970, 490 Anglo-Australian Telescope Board, 490 Animal Health Australia. See Australian

Animal Health Council Limited Anindilyakwa Land Council, 292 ANSTO. See Australian Nuclear Science and

Technology Organisation ANSTO Inc (USA), 508 Antarctic Animal Ethics Committee, 224

Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre, 269

Antarctic Research Assessment Committee, 224

Antarctic Science Advisory Committee, 225 Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-

Terrorism Financing Act 2006, 101 ANU Enterprise Pty Limited, 209 ANWCF. See Australian National Wildlife

Collection Foundation ANZLIC - The Spatial Information Council,

561 ANZSOG. See Australia and New Zealand

School of Government Limited AODCJF. See Australian Ocean Data Centre

Joint Facility AOFM. See Australian Office of Financial

Management AP International Holdings Pty Ltd, 126 APCC. See Australian Procurement and

Construction Council Incorporated APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY OF COMMONLY

USED TERMS, 629 APPENDIX B – LIST OF COOPERATIVE

RESEARCH CENTRES, 638 APPENDIX C – LIST OF TRANS-TASMAN

BODIES, 640 APPENDIX D – BODIES WHICH APPEAR IN

MORE THAN ONE PORTFOLIO, 643 APRA. See Australian Prudential Regulation

Authority APS Management Advisory Committee, 543 AQFC. See Australian Qualifications

Framework Council AQIS. See Australian Quarantine Inspection

Service, 53 Arana Therapeutics (Vic) Pty Ltd, 509 ARC. See Australian Research Council, See

Admiralty Rules Committee Archives Act 1983, 547 ARCo. See Australian River Co. Limited Area Consultative Committees. See

Regional Development Australia ARIA. See Australian Reward Investment

Alliance ARIA Investments Trust, 357 Arista Cereal Technologies Pty Ltd, 508 Army. See Australian Army Army Amenities Fund Company, 169 Army and Air Force Canteen Service, 164 Army and Air Force Canteen Service

Regulations 1959, 164 Army Relief Trust Fund. See Australian

Military Forces Relief Trust Fund ARPANSA. See Australian Radiation

Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency ARPC. See Australian Reinsurance Pool

Corporation


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ARRB. See National Transport Commission ARRB Group Ltd, 466 Artbank, 213 ASAC, 225 ASADA. See Australian Sports Anti-Doping

Authority ASC AWD Shipbuilder Pty Ltd, 347 ASC Engineering Pty. Limited, 348 ASC Modules Pty Ltd, 348 ASC Pty Ltd, 343 ASC Shipbuilding Pty Limited, 349 ASCC. See Australian Stem Cell Centre

Limited ASCo. See Australian Synchrotron Company

Limited ASDMAC. See Australian Sports Drug Medical

Advisory Committee ASHCo. See Australian Synchrotron Holding

Company Pty Ltd Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering, 81 ASIC. See Australian Securities and

Investments Commission ASIS. See Australian Secret Intelligence

Service ASPAC. See Australian Suicide Prevention

Advisory Council ASPI. See Australian Strategic Policy

Institute Limited Associations Incorporation Act 1964 (Tas),

272 Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Vic),

176 Associations Incorporation Act 1984 (NSW),

210, 467 Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT),

113, 272, 318, 356, 423 Astronomy Australia Limited, 496 ATAGI. See Australian Technical Advisory

Group on Immunisation ATC. See Australian Transport Council ATO. See Australian Taxation Office ATSB. See Australian Transport Safety

Bureau Attorney-General’s Department, 76 ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S PORTFOLIO, 75 AUASB. See Auditing and Assurance

Standards Board Auditing and Assurance Standards Board,

595 Auditor-General Act 1997, 544, 545 AUQA. See Australian Universities Quality

Agency Limited AusAID. See Australian Agency for

International Development AuScope Limited, 497 AusIndustry, 471 Ausmodel Pty Ltd, 509 Auspic Government Photographic Service,

331

Austmine Limited, 497 AUSTRAC. See Australian Transaction

Reports and Analysis Centre Australasian Herbaria Incorporated. See

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria Incorporated

Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration Incorporated, 113

Australia and New Zealand School of Government Limited, 553

Australia Business Arts Foundation Ltd, 266 Australia Council, 259 Australia Council Act 1975, 259 Australia International Cultural Council, 365 Australia New Zealand Food Regulation

Ministerial Council, 378 Australia Post. See Australian Postal

Corporation Australia Post Transactions Services Pty

Ltd, 126 Australia-China Council, 364 Australia-India Council, 364 Australia-India Strategic Research Fund

Advisory Panel, 476 Australia-Indonesia Institute, 364 Australia-Japan Foundation, 365 Australia-Korea Foundation, 366 Australia-Malaysia Institute, 366 Australian Accounting Standards Board, 596 Australian Agency for International

Development, 371 Australian Air Express Pty Ltd, 127 Australian Animal Health Council Limited,

498 Australian Antarctic Division, 213, 224, 269,

270, 272 Australian Antarctic Names and Medal

Committee, 225 Australian Antarctic Program Human

Research Ethics Committee, 225 Australian Army, 153 Australian Bicycle Council, 455 Australian Biological Resources Study

Advisory Committee, 226 Australian Bravery Decorations Council, 541 Australian Broadcasting Authority. See

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 119 Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act

1983, 119 Australian Building Codes Board, 474 Australian Bureau of Agricultural and

Resource Economics, 35 Australian Bureau of Criminal Intelligence.

See Australian Crime Commission Australian Bureau of Satistics, 597 Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975,

587, 597

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Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988, 106

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, 372

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982, 372

Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, 628

Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Inc., 176

Australian Children’s Television Foundation, 267

Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity, 95

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, 382

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 118

Australian Communications Authority. See Australian Communications and Media Authority

Australian Community Pharmacy Authority, 399

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, 597

Australian Competition Tribunal, 587 Australian Council of Local Government,

452 Australian Crime Commission, 77, 81, 96 Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, 8,

96 Australian Curriculum, Assessment and

Reporting Authority, 200 Australian Customs and Border Protection

Service, 97 Australian Defence Force Financial Services

Consumer Council, 148 Australian Defence Human Research Ethics

Committee, 148 Australian Diatomaceous Earth Joint

Venture, 315 Australian Drug Evaluation Committee, 399 Australian Education Systems Officials

Committee, 179, 181 Australian Egg Corporation Limited, 65 Australian Electoral Commission, 337 Australian Energy Market Commission, 561 Australian Energy Market Operator

(Transitional) Ltd, 572 Australian Energy Market Operator Limited,

571 Australian Energy Regulator, 593 Australian Families and Children Council,

284 Australian Federal Police, 98 Australian Federal Police (Discipline)

Regulations 1979, 87 Australian Federal Police Act 1979, 80, 98

Australian Film Commission. See Screen Australia

Australian Film, Television and Radio School, 259

Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973, 259

Australian Fisheries Management Authority, 42, 49, 54, 237

Australian Fisheries Management Authority Selection Committee, 42

Australian Forest Certification Scheme. See Australian Forestry Standard Limited

Australian Forestry Standard Limited, 66 Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh)

Community and Scientific Advisory Committee, 226

Australian Government Actuary, 579, 609 Australian Government Advisory Committee

for the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza, 389

Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust, 357

Australian Government Information Management Office, 331

Australian Government Solicitor, 109 Australian Health Information Council, 382 Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory

Council, 383 Australian Health Ministers’ Conference,

378 Australian Hearing Services, 435 Australian Hearing Services Act 1991, 435 Australian Heritage Council, 244 Australian Heritage Council Act 2003, 244 Australian Housing and Urban Research

Institute Limited, 298 Australian Human Rights Commission, 89,

91, 93, 99 Australian Industrial Registry, 193 Australian Industrial Relations Commission,

154, 187, 188, 193, 194, 406 Australian Industry Development

Corporation, 342 Australian Industry Development

Corporation Act 1970, 342 Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee,

390 Australian Information and Communications

Technology in Education Committee, See Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, 487

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 1989, 487


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Australian Institute of Criminology, 110 Australian Institute of Family Studies, 545 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,

416 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Act 1987, 416 Australian Institute of Marine Science, 488 Australian Institute of Marine Science Act

1972, 488 Australian Institute of Police Management,

80 Australian Institute of Sport. See Australian

Sports Commission Australian Landcare Council, 42 Australian Law Reform Commission, 111 Australian Law Reform Commission Act

1996, 111 Australian Learning and Teaching Council

Limited, 204 Australian Livestock Export Corporation

Ltd, 67 Australian Loan Council, 580 Australian Marine Mammal Centre, 227 Australian Marine Mammal Centre

Objectives, 227 Australian Marine Mammal Centre Steering

Committee, 227 Australian Marine Science and Technology

Limited, 573 Australian Maritime Defence Council, 149 Australian Maritime Safety Authority, 198,

459, 462 Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act

1997, 67, 68, 74 Australian Meat Processor Corporation Ltd,

68 Australian Medical Council Limited, 423 Australian Membrane Technologies Pty Ltd,

510 Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund,

164 Australian Motor Vehicle Certification

Board, 452 Australian Multicultural Advisory Council,

441 Australian Multicultural Foundation

Limited, 553 Australian National Academy of Music Ltd,

267 Australian National Audit Office, 545 Australian National Commission for

UNESCO, 363 Australian National Council on Drugs, 390 Australian National Fabrication Facility, 498 Australian National Maritime Museum, 260 Australian National Maritime Museum Act

1990, 260 Australian National University, 201

Australian National University Act 1991, 201

Australian National Wildlife Collection Foundation, 533

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, 488

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987, 488

Australian Ocean Data Centre Joint Facility, 269

Australian Office of Financial Management, 598

Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority, 411

Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act, 411

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, 55

Australian Plague Locust Commission, 35 Australian Political Exchange Council, 334 Australian Pork Limited, 69 Australian Postal Corporation, 120 Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989, 120 Australian Procurement and Construction

Council Incorporated, 356 Australian Procurement and Construction

Ministerial Council, 333 Australian Prudential Regulation Authority,

599 Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Act 1998, 599 Australian Public Service Commission, 546 Australian Qualifications Framework

Council, 181 Australian Quality Training Framework

Standards, 186 Australian Radiation Protection and

Nuclear Safety Act 1998, 411 Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear

Safety Agency, 411 Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited,

465 Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation,

607 Australian Research Council, 485 Australian Research Council Act 2001, 485 Australian Reward Investment Alliance, 338 Australian River Co. Limited, 344 Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation

Office, 368 Australian Safety and Compensation

Council. See Safe Work Australia Australian Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd,

209 Australian Secret Intelligence Service, 373 Australian Securities and Investments

Commission, 600

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Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, 6, 588, 590, 591, 595, 596, 600, 603

Australian Securities Commission Act 1989, 588, 590, 600, 603

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, 100

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979, 100

Australian Solar Institute Limited, 570 Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, 412 Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act

2006, 400, 412 Australian Sports Commission, 417 Australian Sports Commission Act 1989, 417 Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory

Committee, 400 Australian Sports Foundation Limited, 421 Australian Standing Committee on Tourism,

562 Australian Statistics Advisory Council, 587 Australian Stem Cell Centre Limited, 499 Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Limited, 169 Australian Submarine Corporation

(Thailand), 349 Australian Suicide Prevention Advisory

Council, 390 Australian Synchrotron Company Limited,

499 Australian Synchrotron Holding Company

Pty Ltd, 510 Australian Taxation Office, 601 Australian Technical Advisory Group on

Immunisation, 391 Australian Technology Group Limited, 345 Australian Trade Commission, 373 Australian Trade Commission Act 1985, 373 Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis

Centre, 101 Australian Transport Council, 450 Australian Transport Safety Bureau, 461 Australian Universities Quality Agency

Limited, 206 Australian Valuation Office, 594 Australian War Memorial, 621 Australian War Memorial Act 1980, 621 Australian Water Information Advisory

Council, 227 Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation,

43, 57 Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation

Act 1980, 43, 57 Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation

Selection Committee, 43 Australian Wine Research Institute Limited,

The, 504 Australian Wool Innovation Limited, 70

Australian World Heritage Advisory Committee, 226, 228

Australia-Netherlands Committee on Old Dutch Shipwrecks, 244

Australia-Thailand Institute, 366 Austroads Incorporated, 467 Avipep. See AVIPEP Pty Ltd AVIPEP Pty Ltd, 511 AVO. See Australian Valuation Office AWHAC. See Australian World Heritage

Advisory Committee AWIAC. See Australian Water Information

Advisory Council AWRI. See Australian Wine Research

Institute Limited, The Bankruptcy Act 1966, 92, 93 Basel Convention on the Control of

Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (1989), 247

Beyond Blue Limited, 424 BIHECC. See Business, Industry and Higher

Education Collaboration Council BIO 21 Australia Limited, 500 Biocure Inc. (USA), 511 Biological Diversity Advisory Committee,

245 Biosecurity Australia, 36 Biota Holdings Limited, 512 BITRE. See Bureau of Infrastructure,

Transport and Regional Economics Board of Taxation, 583 Board of the Wet Tropics Management

Authority, 252 Booderee National Park Board of

Management, 245 BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS

AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY PORTFOLIO, 115

Broadcasting Act 1942, 121 Broadcasting and Television Act 1942, 119 BRS. See Bureau of Rural Sciences Building and Construction Commissioner.

See Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner

Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005, 192, 195

Bundanon Trust, 266 Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and

Regional Economics, 449 Bureau of Meteorology, 227, 228, 255, 269,

270, 271, 272 Bureau of Meteorology Advisory Board, 228 Bureau of Rural Sciences, 36 Bushfire CRC Limited, 500 Business, Industry and Higher Education

Collaboration Council, 184 CAMAC. See Corporations and Markets

Advisory Committee


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Canberra National Memorials Committee, 85

Cancer Australia, 412 Cancer Australia Act 2006, 412 Capability Development Advisory Forum,

149 Cape Don Pty Ltd, 299 Carbon Energy Limited, 512 Cardabia Pastoral Company Pty. Limited,

300 Cardabia Pastoral Company Trust, 319 Carer Adjustment Advisory Panel, 284 Carpentaria Management Services, 315 Carpentaria Shipping Services Pty Limited,

300 Carpentaria Shipping Trust, 319 Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching

in Higher Education Limited. See Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited

CASA. See Civil Aviation Safety Authority CDAF. See Capability Development Advisory

Forum CDC. See Construction & Development

Company Limited CDC Nominees (McArthur River Shipping)

Pty Limited, 301 CDC Nominees (TCTP) Pty Ltd, 301 CDSMAC. See Community and Disability

Services Ministers’ Advisory Council Central Land Council, 292 Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health,

175, 627 Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, 270 Centrelink, 433 Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited, 574 CeramiSphere Pty Ltd, 513 CFCL. See Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited Chainlink Computer Systems Pty Ltd, 127 Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994,

368, 370 Chemical Weapons Convention Office,

Director of the, 370 Cheques Act 1986, 608 Chief Metrologist, 483 Chief of Air Force, 158 Chief of Army, 158 Chief of Navy, 158 Chief of the Defence Force, 158 Chief Quarantine Officers, 51 Chiefs of Service, 158 Child Support (Registration and Collection)

Act 1988, 432 Child Support Agency, 431 Child Support National Stakeholder

Engagement Group, 285 Child Support Registrar, 432 Christmas Island Administrator, 89

CIC BID. See CRC for Biomedical Imaging Development Ltd

CIEAM. See CRC for Integrated Engineering Asset Management

CIEAM Pty Ltd, 515 Civil Aviation Safety Authority, 463 Classification (Publications, Films and

Computer Games) Act 1995, 90 Classification Board, 90 Classification Review Board, 90 Cleveland Biosensors Pty Ltd, 513 CMEC. See Complementary Medicines

Evaluation Committee CMVH. See Centre for Military and

Veterans’ Health CO2CRC. See Cooperative Research Centre

for Greenhouse Gas Technologies CO2CRC Management Pty Ltd, 514 CO2CRC Technologies Pty Ltd, 514 COAG. See Council of Australian

Governments Coal Mining (Long Service Leave Funding)

Act 1992, 202 Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave

Funding) Corporation, 202 Cocos (Keeling) Islands Administrator, 91 COMCAR, 332 Comcare, 190, 198, 203 Comcover, 332 Comcover Advisory Council, 334 Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, 40 Commissioner for Superannuation, 336 Commissioner of Patents and Deputy

Commissioner of Patents, 483 Commissioner of Taxation, 593 Committee of Privileges and Members’

Interests, 23 Committee on Taxation Incentives for the

Arts, 229 Commonwealth Authorities and Companies

Regulations 1997, 109, 120, 122, 165, 343, 345, 465

Commonwealth Bank Act 1911, 608 Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory

Council, 583 Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, 337 Commonwealth Environmental Water

Holder, 253 Commonwealth Grants Commission, 602 Commonwealth Grants Commission Act

1973, 602 Commonwealth Ombudsman, Office of the,

548 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial

Research Organisation, 489 Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency

Act 1997, 433 Commonwealth State and Territory Advisory

Council on Innovation, 474

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Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme, 358

Commonwealth-State Ministers’ Conference on the Status of Women, 278

Commonwealth-State Offshore Petroleum Designated Authorities (OPDA) and Joint Authorities (OPJA), 566

Community and Aged Care Officials Group, 383

Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council, 281, 384

Community and Disability Services Ministers’ Conference, 278, 379

Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd, 123

Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board, 588

Competent Authority for the purposes of the Explosives Transport Regulations 2002, 158, 159

Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981, 87

Complaints Resolution Panel, 400 Complementary Medicines Evaluation

Committee, 401 Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty

Act 1998, 368, 369 ComSuper, 339 Construction & Development Company

Limited, 350 Consultative Forum for the Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Land Account, 287 Consumer Advisory Panel, 584 Contemporary Music Touring Program

Committee, 229 Contributions Review Panel, 187 Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced

Composite Structures Limited, 171 Cooperative Research Centre for Aerospace

Structures. See Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures Limited

Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment. See CRC CARE Pty Ltd

Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, 532

Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity, 70

Cooperative Research Centres Committee, 477

Coordinator-General for Remote Indigenous Services, 289

Coordinator-General for Remote Indigenous Services Act 2009, 289

Copyright Act 1968, 85 Copyright Tribunal, 85

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, 290

Corporations Act 2001, 205, 423, 588 Corporations and Markets Advisory

Committee, 603 corProcure Pty Ltd, 128 Corrective Services Ministers’ Conference,

77 Cotton Research and Development

Corporation, 58 Cotton Research and Development

Corporation Selection Committee, 44 Cotton Research and Development

Regulations 1990, 58 Council for Australian-Arab Relations, 367 Council for the Order of Australia, 542 Council of Australian Governments, 540 Council of Australian Governments Working

Group on the Productivity Agenda - Education, Skills, Training and Early Childhood Development, 182

Council of Financial Regulators, 584 Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria

Incorporated, 272 Council of Heads of Australian Botanic

Gardens, 217 Council on Australia Latin America

Relations, 367 CRC CARE Pty Ltd, 174 CRC for Biomedical Imaging Development

Ltd, 501 CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, 576 CRC for Integrated Engineering Asset

Management, 531 CRC for Spatial Information, 576 CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing,

531 CRC for Sustainable Tourism Pty Ltd, 574 CRC NPB Ltd, 70 CRC-ACS. See Cooperative Research Centre

for Advanced Composite Structures Limited

CRCSI. See CRC for Spatial Information CRCSRP. See CRC for Sustainable Resource

Processing Criminology Research Act 1971, 110, 111 Criminology Research Council, 111 CrimTrac Agency, 102 Critical Infrastructure Advisory Council, 82 CRP. See Contributions Review Panel CRS Australia, 431 CSA. See Child Support Agency CSIRO. See Commonwealth Scientific and

Industrial Research Organisation CSIRO FFP Pty Ltd, 515 CSS. See Commonwealth Superannuation

Scheme CSTACI. See Commonwealth State and

Territory Advisory Council on Innovation


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Cultural Ministers Council, 214 Cultural Ministers Council Standing

Committee, 217 Curriculum Corporation, 206 Customs. See Australian Customs and

Border Protection Service Customs Act 1901, 94 Customs Administration Act 1985, 97 Customs Legislation Amendment (Name

Change) Act 2009, 97 Dairy Australia Limited, 71 Dairy Produce Act 1986, 71 Datatrace DNA Pty Limited, 516 Decipha Pty Ltd, 128 Deep Blue Tech Pty Ltd, 350 Defence Act 1903, 146, 153, 154, 157, 158,

159, 161, 188 Defence Families of Australia, 150 Defence Force Act 1903, 154 Defence Force Advocate, 159 Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, 160, 161 Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955,

86 Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal,

86 Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal, 154,

188 Defence Force Retirement and Benefits Act

1973, 154 Defence Force Retirement and Death

Benefits Authority, 154 Defence Health Limited, 172 Defence Housing Australia, 165 Defence Housing Australia Act 1987, 165 Defence Imagery and Geospatial

Organisation, 155 Defence Intelligence Organisation, 155 Defence Materiel Organisation, 163 DEFENCE PORTFOLIO, 145 Defence Procurement Advisory Board, 150 Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act

2001, 156, 160 Defence Reserve Service (Protection)

Regulations 2001, 156, 160 Defence Reserve Support Council, 151 Defence Science and Technology

Organisation, 147 Defence Science and Technology

Organisation Advisory Board, 151 Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme,

616 Defence Services Homes Act 1918, 616 Defence Signals Directorate, 156 Dementia Working Group, 384 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and

Forestry, 34 Department of Broadband, Communications

and the Digital Economy, 116 Department of Climate Change, 142

DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE, 141 Department of Defence, 146 Department of Education, Employment and

Workplace Relations, 178 Department of Families, Housing,

Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, 276

Department of Finance and Deregulation, 330

Department of Foreign Affairs And Trade, 362

Department of Health and Ageing, 376 Department of Human Services, 430 Department of Immigration and Citizenship,

438 Department of Infrastructure, Transport,

Regional Development and Local Government, 448

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, 470

Department of Parliamentary Services, 3 Department of Resources, Energy and

Tourism, 558 Department of the Environment, Water,

Heritage and the Arts, 212 Department of the House of

Representatives, 2 Department of the Prime Minister and

Cabinet, 538 Department of the Senate, 2 Department of the Treasury, 578 Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 614 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

PORTFOLIO, 613 Departmental Ethics Committee, 391 Designated Authority for the Joint

Petroleum Development Area, 563 Designs Act 2003, 483 Detention Health Advisory Group, 441 Development Allowance Authority, 589 Development Allowance Authority Act

1992, 589 DFRT. See Defence Force Remuneration

Tribunal DHA. See Defence Housing Australia Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Pty Ltd, 302 Diatomaceous Earth Holdings Trust, 320 Diatomaceous Earth Investments Pty Ltd,

302 Diatomaceous Earth Investments Trust, 319 DIGO. See Defence Imagery and Geospatial

Organisation DIO. See Defence Intelligence Organisation Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine,

51, 52 Director of Evaluation and Audit. See

Director of Evaluation and Audit Director of Military Prosecutions, 160 Director of National Parks, 260

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INDEX 654


Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983, 108

Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the, 108

Director of Safeguards, 369 Director of the Australian Comprehensive

Test Ban Office, 369 Director of the Chemical Weapons

Convention Office. See Chemical Weapons Convention Office, Director of the

Director of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme, 408

Director of the Office of Reserve Service Protection, 160

Director of War Graves, 620 Disability Discrimination Act 1992, 91 Disability Discrimination and Other Human

Rights Legislation Amendment Act 2009, 99

Disability Discrimination Commissioner, 91 Disability Investment Group, 285 Disability Services Act 1986, 288, 431 Disability Standards Review Panel, 288 DMO. See Defence Materiel Organisation DMP. See Director of Military Prosecutions DRSC. See Defence Reserve Support Council DSD. See Defence Signals Directorate DSTO. See Defence Science and Technology

Organisation Dunlena Pty Ltd, 516 Ecologically Sustainable Development, 220 Editorial Advisory Board, 367 Education Investment Fund Advisory Board,

188 Education Services for Overseas Students

Act 2000, 187 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND

WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIO, 177 Education, Employment, Training and Youth

Affairs. See Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs

Education. Au Limited, 207 EFIC. See Export Finance and Insurance

Corporation Egg Industry Service Provision Act 2002, 65 Elliot Store Holdings Trust, 320 Elwood and Hannah Zimmerman Research

Trust Fund, 533 Enhanced Medical Education Advisory

Committee, 385 Enterprise Connect, 471 Environment Protection (Alligator Rivers

Region) Act 1978, 243, 246, 253 Environment Protection and Biodiversity

Conservation Act 1999, 245, 248, 251, 260

Environment Protection and Heritage Council, 214, 217, 220, 221, 265

Environment Protection and Heritage Standing Committee, 217

ENVIRONMENT, WATER, HERITAGE AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO, 211

Environmental Protection and Heritage Council, 249

Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist, 246

Environmental Water Scientific Advisory Committee, 253

Epicorp Limited, 501 EpiTactix Pty Ltd, 517 Equal Opportunity for Women in the

Workplace Act 1999, 291 Equal Opportunity for Women in the

Workplace Agency, 291 Evaluation and Audit, Director of, 336 eWater Limited, 268 Executive Director of Township Leasing, 290 Explosives Transport Regulations 2002, 159 Export Finance and Insurance Corporation,

374 Export Finance and Insurance Corporation

Act 1991, 374 Export Wheat Commission. See Wheat

Exports Australia Fair Work Australia, 187, 193, 194, 199 Fair Work Act 2009, 194, 196 FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES

AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO, 275

Family Assistance Office, 277 Family Court of Australia, 102 Family Law (Judges) Regulations 1975, 102 Family Law Act 1975, 102, 545 Family Law Council, 86 FAO. See Family Assistance Office Federal Court of Australia, 103 Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, 103 Federal Executive Council Secretariat, 539 Federal Magistrates Act 1999, 104 Federal Magistrates Court of Australia, 104 Federal Police Discipline Tribunal, 87 Federal Safety Commissioner, 192 Festivals Australia Committee, 229 Film Australia Ltd. See Screen Australia Film Certification Advisory Board, 246 Film Certification Advisory Board Rules

2008, 246 Film Finance Corporation Australia Ltd. See

Screen Australia FINANCE AND DEREGULATION PORTFOLIO,

329 Financial Reporting Council, 590


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Financial Reporting Panel, 590 Financial Sector Advisory Council, 585 FIRB. See Foreign Investment Review Board Fisheries Administration Act 1991, 42, 54 Fisheries Management Act 1991, 47, 48, 49,

50, 52, 54 Fisheries Research and Development

Corporation, 44, 59 Fisheries Research and Development

Corporation Regulations 1991, 59 Fisheries Research and Development

Corporation Selection Committee, 44 Fitzroy Lodge Investments Pty Limited, 303 Fitzroy River Lodge Partnership, 316 Food Science Australia, 532 Food Standards Australia New Zealand, 418 Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act

1991, 418 Forces Entertainment Board, 152 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIO,

361 Foreign Investment Review Board, 585 Forest and Wood Products Australia

Limited, 72 Forest and Wood Products Council, 45 Forestry and Forest Products Committee,

39, 41 Forestry Marketing and Research and

Development Services Act 2007, 72 Fraser Island World Heritage Area

Community Advisory Committee, 230 Fraser Island World Heritage Area

Indigenous Advisory Committee, 230 Fraser Island World Heritage Area

Management Committee, 218 Fraser Island World Heritage Area Scientific

Advisory Committee, 231 Frontline Defence Services. See Army and

Air Force Canteen Service FSANZ. See Food Standards Australia New

Zealand FSCC. See Fuel Standards Consultative

Committee Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000, 247 Fuel Standards Consultative Committee,

247 Funnelback Pty Ltd, 517 Future Fund Act 2006, 340 Future Fund Investment Company No.1 Pty

Ltd, 351 Future Fund Investment Company No.2 Pty




Ltd, 353 Future Fund Management Agency, 340

FWA. See Fair Work Australia Gagudju Crocodile Hotel Trust, 320 Gagudju Lodge Cooinda Trust, 321 GEDO. See Greenhouse and Energy Data

Officer Gene Shears Pty Limited, 518 Gene Technology Act 2000, 401, 402, 409 Gene Technology Ethics and Community

Consultative Committee, 402 Gene Technology Ministerial Council, 379 Gene Technology Regulator, 409 Gene Technology Technical Advisory

Committee, 401 General Practice Education and Training

Ltd, 422 General Practice Recognition Appeal

Committee, 402 General Practice Recognition Eligibility

Committee, 403 Geoscience Australia, 567 Geospend Pty Ltd, 129 GGA. See Grain Growers Association

Limited Global Carbon Capture and Storage

Institute Ltd, 573 Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World

Heritage Area Community Advisory Committee, 231

Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee, 232

Governor-General Act 1974, 549 GPET. See General Practice Education and

Training Ltd Grain Growers Association Limited, 502 Grains Research and Development

Corporation, 45, 60, 508 Grains Research and Development

Corporation Regulations 1990, 60 Grains Research and Development

Corporation Selection Committee, 45 Grape and Wine Research and Development

Corporation, 46, 61 Grape and Wine Research and Development

Corporation Regulations 1991, 61 Grape and Wine Research and Development

Corporation Selection Committee, 46 Grattan Institute, 554 Great Artesian Basin Coordinating

Committee, 232 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975,

256 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority,

256 Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Council, 214 Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection

Plan Intergovernmental Steering Committee, 218

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Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area Advisory Committee, 233

Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area Management Committee, 219

Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer, 143 GTMC. See Gene Technology Ministerial

Council Halon Essential Uses Panel, 233 Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports

and Imports) Act 1989, 247 Hazardous Waste Technical Group, 247 HCOANZ. See Heritage Chairs and Officials

of Australia and New Zealand HCSL. See HIH Claims Support Limited headspace National Youth Mental Health

Foundation Ltd, 424 HEALTH AND AGEING PORTFOLIO, 375 Health Insurance (Vocational Registration

of General Practitioners) Regulations 1989, 402, 403

Health Insurance Act 1973, 404, 415 Health Services Australia Limited, 353 Health Workforce Australia, 419 Health Workforce Australia Act 2009, 419 Health, Ageing, Community and Disability

Services Ministerial Council, 380 Health, Ageing, Community and Disability

Services’ Ministers Council, 279 Hearing Services Consultative Committee,

391 Heritage Chairs and Officials of Australia

and New Zealand, 220 High Court of Australia, 87 High Court of Australia Act 1979, 87 Highly Specialised Drugs Working Party of

Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council, 385

HIH Claims Support Limited, 609, 612 HIH Claims Support Trust, 612 Historic Memorials Committee, 542 Historic Shipwreck Delegates Committee,

219 Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976, 219, 244 HMAC. See Housing Ministers’ Advisory

Committee Horticulture Australia Limited, 73 Horticulture Marketing and Research and

Development Services Act 2000, 73 Hotel Enterprises Pty Ltd, 303 Hotel Holdings Trust, 321 House Committee, 10, 23 Housing Ministers’ Advisory Committee, 282 Housing Ministers’ Conference, 279 HRZ Wheats Pty Ltd, 518 Human Rights Commission Act 1986, 89 Human Rights Commissioner, 91 HUMAN SERVICES PORTFOLIO, 429 Huntlee Estate Indigenous Participation

Trust No. 1, 321

Huntlee Estate Indigenous Participation Trust No. 2, 322

Huntlee Holdings Pty Limited, 304 HWA. See Health Workforce Australia Hydropem Pty Ltd, 519 HySSIL Pty. Ltd, 519 IAC. See Indigenous Advisory Committee IASC. See International Air Services

Commission IBA. See Indigenous Business Australia IBA Insurance Holdings Pty Ltd, 304 IBA Property Investments Pty Limited, 305 ICN. See Industry Capability Network

Limited IHEAC. See Indigenous Higher Education

Advisory Council IIF (CM) Investments Pty Ltd, 492 IIF BioVentures Pty Ltd, 491 IIF Foundation Pty Ltd, 493 IIF Investments Pty Ltd, 494 IIF Neo Pty Ltd, 495 ILC. See Indigenous Land Corporation IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PORTFOLIO,

437 Immigration Detention Advisory Group, 441 Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, 592, 593,

601 Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, 246 Independent Auditor, 544 Indigenous Advisory Committee, 248 Indigenous Business Australia, 293 Indigenous Business Australia (Property

Holdings) Pty Limited, 305 Indigenous Fishing Pty Limited, 306 Indigenous Fishing Trust, 322 Indigenous Higher Education Advisory

Council, 184 Indigenous Land Corporation, 294 Indigenous Property Trust, 322 Industrial Chemicals (Notification and

Assessment) Act 1989, 408 Industrial Relations Court of Australia, 88 Industrial Relations Reform Act 1993, 88 Industries Development Committee, 39 Industry Capability Network Limited, 502 Industry Research and Development Act

1986, 480 Infrastructure Australia, 458 Infrastructure Australia Act 2008, 458 Infrastructure Borrowings Tax Offset

Scheme, 589 INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL

DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO, 447

Innovation Australia, 480 INNOVATION, INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND

RESEARCH PORTFOLIO, 469 Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia,

105


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Inspector of Transport Security, 460 Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006,

460 Inspector-General in Bankruptcy, 92 Inspector-General of Intelligence and

Security Act 1986, 549 Inspector-General of Taxation, 604 Inspector-General of Taxation Act 2003,

604 Inspector-General of the Australian Defence

Force, 161 Intalysis Pty Ltd, 520 Intellection Pty Ltd, 520 Intelligence Services Act 2001, 7, 155, 156,

373 Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal

Financial Relations, 580 Intergovernmental Coastal Advisory Group,

234 Intergovernmental Committee of the

Australian Crime Commission, 77 Inter-Governmental Committee on Drugs,

385 International Air Services Commission, 458 International Air Services Commission Act

1992, 458 International Centre For Complex Project

Management Limited, 172 International Civil Aviation Organisation

Standards, 610 International Legal Services Advisory

Council, 82 International Plant Protection Convention

1951, 40 International Science Linkages Assessment

Panel, 477 International Standards for Phytosanitary

Measures. See Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

IP Australia, 486 iPrint Corporate Pty Ltd, 129 IQ Consultants Pty Limited, 354 IRCA. See Industrial Relations Court of

Australia ISL. See International Science Linkages

Assessment Panel ITSA. See Insolvency and Trustee Service

Australia JAS-ANZ. See Joint Accreditation System of

Australia and New Zealand JCBPP. See Joint Committee on the

Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings

JCHE. See Joint Committee on Higher Education

JCIE. See Joint Committee on International Education

JCPAA. See Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand, 475

Joint Commission for the Joint Petroleum Development Area, 563

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, 6

Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services, 6

Joint Committee on Higher Education, 182 Joint Committee on Intelligence and

Security, 7 Joint Committee on International

Education, 182 Joint Committee on Public Works, 7 Joint Committee on the Australian

Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity, 8

Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission, 8

Joint Committee on the Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings, 9

Joint Education and Training Advisory Board, 152

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, 29

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, 29

Joint Standing Committee on Migration, 30 Joint Standing Committee on the National

Capital and External Territories, 30 Joint Standing Committee on the

Parliamentary Library, 30 Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, 31 Judge Advocate General, 161 Judiciary Act 1903, 109 Kakadu National Park Board of

Management, 248 Kakadu Tourism (GCH) Pty Limited, 306 Kakadu Tourism (GLC) Pty Limited, 307 Kings Canyon (Watarrka) Resort Trust, 323 Kings Canyon Nominees Pty. Ltd, 307 L. Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund,

273 Lake Eyre Basin Community Advisory

Committee, 234 Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental

Agreement, 215 Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental

Agreement 2001, 234, 235 Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental

Agreement Act 2001, 215 Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum, 215 Lake Eyre Basin Scientific Advisory Panel,

235 Lakewood Logistics Pty Ltd, 130 Land and Water Australia. See Land and

Water Resources Research and Development Corporation

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Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation, 46, 62

Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation Regulations 1990, 62

Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee, 46

Land Enterprise Australia Pty Ltd, 308 Law Courts Ltd, 112 Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner

Act 2006, 8, 95 Law Officers Act 1964, 94 Leonora Investments Pty Ltd, 308 Leonora Investments Trust, 323 LiveCorp. See Australian Livestock Export

Corporation Ltd Local Government and Planning Ministers’

Council, 450 Maintaining Australia’s Biodiversity

Hotspots Program – Expert Advisory Body, 235

MARA. See Migration Agents Registration Authority

Marine and Coastal Committee, 38, 220, 234

Marine Council, 459 Marlba Maya Pty Limited, 309 Marriage Act 1961, 93 Materiel Assurance Boards, 152 MCE. See Ministerial Council on Energy MCEETYA. See Ministerial Council on

Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs

MCMPR. See Ministerial Council on Energy MCTEE. See Ministerial Council for Tertiary

Education MDFRC Pty Ltd, 521 Meat and Livestock Australia Limited, 74 Medibank Private Limited, 345 Medical Devices Evaluation Committee, 403 Medical Services Advisory Committee, 392 Medical Training Review Panel, 404 Medicare Australia, 434 Medicare Australia Act 1973, 434 Medicare Participation Review Committees,

404 Medicines Evaluation Committee, 405 Meteorology Act 1955, 255 Migration Act 1958, 443, 444 Migration Agents Registration Authority, 443 Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee

Review Tribunal (MRT-RRT), 444 Military Rehabilitation and Compensation

Act 2004, 616, 619, 622, 624 Military Rehabilitation and Compensation

Act Education and Training Boards, 616 Military Rehabilitation and Compensation

Act Education and Training Scheme, 616

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme 2004, 616

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education Training Board, 618

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, 622

Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991, 168

Military Superannuation and Benefits Board of Trustees No. 1, 168

Minister’s Dementia Advisory Group, 392 Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing, 386 Ministerial Conference on Ageing, 380 Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander Affairs, 280 Ministerial Council for Corporations, 581 Ministerial Council for Federal Financial

Relations, 580 Ministerial Council for Police and

Emergency Management – Emergency Management, 78

Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management – Police, 78

Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education, 179

Ministerial Council for the Joint Petroleum Development Area, 564

Ministerial Council for Vocational and Technical Education, 186

Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs, 581 Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy, 381 Ministerial Council on Education,

Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, 179

Ministerial Council on Energy, 559 Ministerial Council on Gambling, 280 Ministerial Council on Gambling Officials’

Group, 282 Ministerial Council on Immigration and

Multicultural Affairs, 439 Ministerial Council on Mineral and

Petroleum Resources, 559 Ministerial Council on the Administration of

Justice. See Administration of Justice, Ministerial Council for the

Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, 459 Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989,

459 Motor Vehicle Standards Review Panel –

Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles, 459

Mount Clarence Pastoral Co Pty. Limited, 309


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MSTL. See Multilingual Subscriber Television Limited

Multi Media Logistics Pty Ltd, 131 Multilingual Subscriber Television Limited,

130 Mungo Lodge Holdings Pty Ltd, 310 Mungo Lodge Holdings Trust, 323 Mungo Lodge Pty Ltd, 310 Murray-Darling Basin Authority, 215, 257,

521 Murray-Darling Basin Act 1993, 215 Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council,

215 Music Choice Australia Pty Ltd, 132 NAATI. See National Accreditation Authority

for Translators and Interpreters Ltd NACMH. See National Advisory Council on

Mental Health NADRAC. See National Alternative Dispute

Resolution Advisory Council Nambucca Heads Land Holding Trust, 324 National Accreditation Authority for

Translators and Interpreters Ltd, 445 National Advisory Council on Mental Health,

392 National Alternative Dispute Resolution

Advisory Council. See Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council, National

National Archives of Australia, 547 National Australia Day Council Limited, 552 National Blood Authority, 413 National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre,

422 National Capital Authority, 106 National Centre for Vocational Education

Research Ltd, 207 National Chemicals Environmental

Management (NChEM) Working Group, 221

National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc, 210

National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy Committee, 478

National Competition Council, 605 National Consultative Committee on Animal

Welfare, 38 National Coordinating Committee on

Therapeutic Goods, 387 National Council for Education for

Sustainability, 236 National Counter-Terrorism Committee, 82 National Crime Authority. See Australian

Crime Commission National Cultural Heritage Committee, 249 National Cultural Heritage Control List, 249 National Cultural Heritage Forum, 236 National Drugs and Poisons Schedule

Committee, 405

National Education for Sustainability Network, 221

National E-Health Transition Authority Ltd, 425

National Environment Protection Council, 249, 265

National Environment Protection Council Act 1994, 249, 265

National Environment Protection Council Service Corporation, 265

National Film and Sound Archive, 261 National Film and Sound Archive Act 2008,

261 National Gallery Act 1975, 261 National Gallery of Australia, 261 National Gallery of Australia Foundation,

268 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting

Act 2007, 143 National Health Act 1953, 385, 399, 406,

420 National Health and Hospitals Reform

Commission, 393 National Health and Medical Research

Council, 413 National Health Call Centre Network Ltd

(healthdirect Australia), 427 National Housing Supply Council, 285 National ICT Australia Limited, 124 National Indigenous Health Equality

Council, 393 National Indigenous Participation Trust, 324 National Indigenous Pastoral Enterprises Pty

Ltd, 311 National Indigenous Property Trust, 324 National Industrial Chemicals Notification

and Assessment Scheme, 377 National Industry Skills Committee, 185 National Information Centre on Retirement

Investments Inc, 318 National Intercountry Adoption Advisory

Group, 83 National Judicial College of Australia, 112 National Library Act 1960, 262 National Library of Australia, 262 National Marine Mammal Advisory

Committee, 227 National Marine Mammal Scientific

Committee, 227 National Marine Safety Committee, 453 National Measurement Act 1960, 480, 483 National Measurement Institute, 480 National Medicines Policy Committee, 393 National Medicines Policy Executive, 394 National Memorials Ordinance 1928, 85 National Mental Health and Disability

Employment Strategy Advisory Committee, 185

National Museum of Australia, 262

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National Museum of Australia Act 1980, 262 National Native Title Tribunal, 107 National Oceans Advisory Group, 236 National Offshore Petroleum Safety

Authority, 568 National Oil Supplies Emergency

Committee, 562 National Pathology Accreditation Advisory

Council, 386 National People with Disabilities and Carer

Council, 286 National Policy Commission on Indigenous

Housing, 286 National Portrait Gallery, 213 National Prescribing Service Limited, 425 National Quality Council, 186 National Residue Survey, 53 National Residue Survey Administration Act

1992, 53 National Return and Disposal of Unwanted

Medicines Limited, 426 National Road Safety Council, 453 National Rural Advisory Council, 47 National Science and Technology Centre,

472 National Senior Officials Committee, 179,

186 National Tourism and Aviation Advisory

Committee, 565 National Transport Commission, 464 National Transport Commission Act 2003,

464 National Treatment Monitoring Committee,

617 National Water Commission, 258 National Water Commission Act 2004, 258 National Workplace Relations Consultative

Council, 189 National Workplace Relations Consultative

Council Act 2002, 189 Nation-building Funds Act 2008, 188, 340 Native Title Act 1993, 89, 107, 292, 294,

295 Natural Heritage Trust Ministerial Board,

250 Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act

1997, 250 Natural Resource Management Ministerial

Council, 37, 216 Natural Resource Management Standing

Committee, 37, 38, 220, 222, 234 Natural Resource Management Standing

Committee of Officials, 37 Natural Resource Policies and Programs

Committee, 38 Natural Resources Management (Financial

Assistance) Act 1992, 42 Navigation Act 1912, 459 Navy (Canteens) Regulations 1954, 167

Navy Health Ltd, 173 NBN Co Limited, 122 NBN Tasmania Limited, 132 NBOCC. See National Breast and Ovarian

Cancer Centre NCA. See National Capital Authority NCAC. See National Childcare Accreditation

Council Inc NCRIS. See National Collaborative Research

Infrastructure Strategy Committee NCVER. See National Centre for Vocational

Education Research Ltd NEPC. See National Environment Protection

Council News Channel Pty Limited, The, 139 Ngarda Civil and Mining Pty Limited, 311 NICNAS. See National Industrial Chemicals

Notification and Assessment Scheme NICRI. See National Information Centre on

Retirement Investments Inc NICTA. See National ICT Australia Limited NIHEC. See National Indigenous Health

Equality Council NJCA. See National Judicial College of

Australia NMHDESAC. See National Mental Health and

Disability Employment Strategy Advisory Committee

NMI. See National Measurement Institute NMPC. See National Medicines Policy

Committee NMSC. See National Marine Safety

Committee Noongar Property Holdings Pty Ltd, 312 Noongar Property Trust, 325 NOPSA. See National Offshore Petroleum

Safety Authority Norfolk Island Act 1979, 92 Norfolk Island Administrator, 92 Northern Land Council, 294 Northern Territory Administrator, 92 Northern Territory Fisheries Joint

Authority, 47 NOSEC. See National Oil Supplies

Emergency Committee Note Printing Australia Limited, 610 NRMMC. See Natural Resource Management

Ministerial Council NRS. See National Residue Survey NTAAC. See National Tourism and Aviation

Advisory Committee NTC. See National Transport Commission Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act

1987, 368, 369 Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime

Industry) Act 1993, 198 Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991,

190, 203 Oceans Board of Management, 237


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Oceans Policy Science Advisory Group, 237 Office for Women, 277 Office of National Assessments, 548 Office of Parliamentary Counsel, 108 Office of Reserve Service Protection, 156 Office of Strategic Crime Assessments. See

Australian Crime Commission Office of the Aged Care Commissioner, 377 Office of the Australian Building and

Construction Commissioner, 195 Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

See Commonwealth Ombudsman, Office of the

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. See Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of

Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman, 196 Office of the Gene Technology Regulator,

377 Office of the Inspector-General of

Intelligence and Security, 549 Office of the Official Secretary to the

Governor-General, 549 Office of the Privacy Commissioner, 550 Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator,

144 Official Establishments Trust, 555 Official Receiver for each Bankruptcy

District, 93 Offshore Petroleum Act 2006, 568 Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas

Storage Act 2006, 566 OfW. See Office for Women OGTR. See Office of the Gene Technology

Regulator Oil Stewardship Advisory Council, 250 Old Parliament House, 551 Ombudsman Act 1976, 548 ONA. See Office of National Assessments Online and Communications Council, 117 OPH. See Old Parliament House ORER. See Office of the Renewable Energy

Regulator Outback Stores Pty Ltd, 312 Papua New Guinea, 37, 38, 39, 179, 214,

217, 222, 278, 336, 339, 381, 450, 559, 560, 562

PARLIAMENTARY BODIES, 1 Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation

Act 1948, 335 Parliamentary Counsel Act 1970, 108 Parliamentary Librarian, 4 Parliamentary Proceedings Broadcasting

Act 1946, 9 Parliamentary Retiring Allowances Trust,

335 Parliamentary Service Act 1999, 2, 3, 4, 5 Parliamentary Service Commissioner, 4

Parliamentary Service Merit Protection Commissioner, 5

Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal, 481

Patents Act 1990, 482, 483, 486 Patents Regulations 1991, 481 Pathology Consultative Committee, 394 Pathology Services Table Committee, 395 PAWG. See Council of Australian

Governments Working Group on the Productivity Agenda - Education, Skills, Training and Early Childhood Development

Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998, 608

Payment Systems and Netting Act 1998, 608 PETNET Australia Pty Ltd, 521 Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory

Committee, 406 Pharmaceutical Benefits Pricing Authority,

395 Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration

Tribunal, 406 PHIAC. See Private Health Insurance

Administration Council PHIO. See Private Health Insurance

Ombudsman Phoslock Water Solutions Limited, 522 Pig Industry Act 2001, 69 Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994, 481, 484,

486 Plant Breeder’s Rights Advisory Committee,

481 Playing Australia Committee, 238 Police and Emergency Management –

Emergency Management, Ministerial Council for, 78

Police and Emergency Management – Police, Ministerial Council for, 78

Polymers CRC Ltd, 503 PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Limited, 522 Port Botany Transfer Station Trust, 325 Port Hedland Investment Trust, 325 Post Fulfilment Online Pty Ltd, 133 Post Logistics Australasia Pty Ltd, 133 Post Logistics Hong Kong Pty Ltd, 133 Postal Services Act 1975, 120 Postcorp Development Pty Ltd, 132 Preventative Health Taskforce, 396 Prima Biomed Limited, 523 Primary Industries and Energy Research and

Development Act 1989, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64

Primary Industries Health Committee, 39 Primary Industries Ministerial Council, 37,

39 Primary Industries Standing Committee, 37,

39

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Primary Industries Standing Committee of Officials, 37

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIO, 537

Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council, 478

Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters, 615

Principal War Gratuity Authority, 157 PrintSoft Americas Inc (USA), 134 PrintSoft Brazil (Brazil), 134 PrintSoft Ceska Republic S.R.O. (Czech

Republic), 134 PrintSoft Developments Pty Ltd, 134 PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd, 135 PrintSoft Italia SRL (Italy), 135 PrintSoft Products Pty Ltd, 135 PrintSoft Services Limited (UK), 136 PrintSoft Slovenska Republic S.R.O.

(Slovakia), 136 PrintSoft Solutions Ltd (UK), 136 PrintSoft Systems GmbH (Germany), 136 PrintSoft Systems Limited (UK), 136 Privacy Act 1988, 550 Private Health Insurance Act 2007, 414 Private Health Insurance Administration

Council, 420 Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, 414 Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000, 250 Productivity Commission, 606 Productivity Commission Act 1998, 606 Professional Programs and Services Advisory

Committee, 396 Professional Services Review, 415 Professional Standards Board for Patent and

Trade Marks Attorneys, 482 Program Products SA (France), 137 Program Solutions Limited (UK), 137 Prostheses and Devices Committee, 397 Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage

Act 1986, 249 Provisor Pty Ltd, 523 PSMA Australia Limited, 575 PSS. See Public Sector Superannuation

Scheme PSSap. See Public Sector Superannuation

Accumulation Plan Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act

1951, 6 Public Broadcasting Foundation. See

Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd Public Lending Right Act 1985, 250 Public Lending Right Committee, 250 Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation

Plan, 358 Public Sector Superannuation Scheme, 359 Public Works Committee Act 1969, 7 Publications Committee, 23 Quarantine Act 1908, 51, 52

Quarantine Regulations 2000, 51 Queensland Fisheries Joint Authority, 48 Queensland Public Service Management and

Employment Act 1998 (Qld), 252 Questacon. See National Science and

Technology Centre RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force Race Discrimination Commissioner, 93 Radiation Oncology Reform Implementation

Committee, 397 RAN. See Royal Australian Navy RDA. See Regional Development Australia Reef and Rainforest Research Centre

Limited, 503 Refugee Resettlement Advisory Council, 442 Regional Development Australia, 455 Regional Development Council, 451 Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002, 45 Regional Women’s Advisory Council, 456 Registrar of Designs and Deputy Registrar of

Designs, 483 Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, 290 Registrar of Liner Shipping, 460 Registrar of Marriage Celebrants, 93 Registrar of Plant Breeder’s Rights, 484 Registrar of Trade Marks and Deputy

Registrar of Trade Marks, 484 Registrar of War Gratuities, 162 Remuneration Tribunal, 189 Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973, 189 Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000,

144 Repatriation Act 1920, 619, 623 Repatriation Commission, 623 Repatriation Medical Authority, 624, 625 Repatriation Private Patient Principles, 617 Repatriation Private Patient Scheme, 617 Reserve Bank Act 1959, 608 Reserve Bank of Australia, 608 Reserve Service Protection, The Office of,

156 RESOURCES, ENERGY AND TOURISM

PORTFOLIO, 557 Royal Australian Air Force, 157 Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’

Residences Act 1953, 166 Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’

Residences Trust Fund, 166 Royal Australian Air Force Welfare

Recreational Company, 170 Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust

Fund, 166 Royal Australian Mint, 606 Royal Australian Navy, 157 Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens

Board, 167 Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund,

167


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RRRC. See Reef and Rainforest Research Centre Limited

Rural Adjustment Act 1992, 47 Rural Industries Research and Development

Corporation, 48, 63 Rural Industries Research and Development

Corporation Selection Committee, 48 RWAC. See Regional Women’s Advisory

Council Safe Work Australia, 197 Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation

Act 1988, 190 Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation

Act 1988, 203, 622 Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation

Commission, 190, 203 Sai Cheng Logistics International (China),

137 SBMC. See Small Business Ministerial Council SBS. See Special Broadcasting Service

Corporation SCAG. See Standing Committee of

Attorneys-General Scarborough House Investment Trust, 326 Scarborough House Office Trust, 326 SCATSIA. See Standing Committee of

Officials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

Schlinger Trust, The, 534 Science and Industry Endowment Act 1926,

534 Science and Industry Endowment Fund, 534 Science and Industry Research Act 1949,

489 SCOT. See Standing Committee on

Transport Screen Australia, 263 Screen Australia Act 2008, 263 Scrutiny of Bills Committee, 10 Seacare. See Seafarers Safety,

Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority

Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992, 198

Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority, 198

Seafarers' Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority, 203

Securency Australia Pty Ltd, 610 Securency International Pty Ltd, 611 Select Committee on Agriculture and

Related Industries, 10 Select Committee on Fuel and Energy, 11 Select Committee on Regional and Remote

Indigenous Communities, 12 Select Committee on the National

Broadband Network, 11 Selection of Bills Committee, 12 Services Trust Fund Act 1947, 166, 167

Services Trust Funds Act 1947, 164 Seven Spirit Bay Enterprises Pty Ltd, 313 Sex Discrimination Act 1984, 94 Sex Discrimination Commissioner, 94 Shark Bay Community Consultative

Committee, 238 Shark Bay Scientific Advisory Committee,

239 Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research

Foundation, 626 Sir Ian McLennan Achievement for Industry

Award, The, 535 SIRF. See Strategic Industry Research

Foundation Limited Skiatech Pty Ltd, 524 Skilled Migration Consultative Panel, 442 Skills Australia, 191 Skills Australia Act 2008, 191 Small Business Ministerial Council, 473 Small Business Working Group, 479 Smart Storage Pty Ltd, 524 SnapX Pty Ltd, 137 Snowy Hydro Limited, 575 Social Security (Administration) Act 1999,

288 Social Security Appeals Tribunal, 288 Solicitor-General, 94 South Hedland Indigenous Property Trust,

326 Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991, 121 Special Broadcasting Service Corporation,

121 Specialist Medical Review Council, 625 Spire Innovations Pty Limited, 174 Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council,

381 Sprintpak Pty Ltd, 138 SRCC. See Safety, Rehabilitation and

Compensation Commission SSAT. See Social Security Appeals Tribunal Standing Committee of Attorneys-General,

79 Standing Committee of Commonwealth,

State, Territory and New Zealand Women’s Advisers, 283

Standing Committee of Officials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, 283

Standing Committee of Privileges, 20 Standing Committee of Senators’ Interests,

22 Standing Committee on Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Affairs, 24 Standing Committee on Appropriations and

Staffing, 12 Standing Committee on Climate Change,

Water, Environment and the Arts, 24 Standing Committee on Communications, 24

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Standing Committee on Community Affairs - Legislation, 13

Standing Committee on Community Affairs - Reference, 13

Standing Committee on Economics, 25 Standing Committee on Economics -

Legislation, 14 Standing Committee on Economics -

Reference, 14 Standing Committee on Education and

Training, 25 Standing Committee on Education,

Employment and Workplace Relations - Legislation, 15

Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations - Reference, 15

Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations, 25

Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts – Legislation, 16

Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts - Reference, 16

Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth, 26

Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration - Legislation, 17

Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration - Reference, 17

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Legislation, 18

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Reference, 18

Standing Committee on Health and Ageing, 26

Standing Committee on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, 440

Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation, 26

Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, 27

Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, 27

Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs - Legislation, 19

Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs - Reference, 19

Standing Committee on Petitions, 27 Standing Committee on Primary Industries

and Resources, 28 Standing Committee on Procedure, 20, 28 Standing Committee on Publications, 20 Standing Committee on Recreation and

Sport, 387 Standing Committee on Regional

Development, 454

Standing Committee on Regulations and Ordinances, 21

Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport - Legislation, 21

Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport - Reference, 21

Standing Committee on Transport, 454 Star Track Express Holdings Pty Ltd, 138 Starpharma Holdings Limited, 525 State and Territory Treatment Monitoring

Committees, 617 Statutory Fishing Rights Allocation Review

Panel, 49, 52 Statutory Funding Agreement, 65, 67, 68,

69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 Statutory Marketing Authority, 57 STCRC. See CRC for Sustainable Tourism Pty

Ltd Steering Committee for the Review of

Commonwealth/State Service Provision, 586

Stockholm Intergovernmental Forum, 223 Strategic Industry Research Foundation

Limited, 504 Sugar Industry Innovation Pty Limited, 525 Sugar Research and Development

Corporation, 49, 64 Sugar Research and Development

Corporation Regulations 1990, 64 Sugar Research and Development

Corporation Selection Committee, 49 Superannuation (Resolutions of Complaints)

Act 1993, 591 Superannuation Act 1976, 336, 338, 339,

358 Superannuation Act 1990, 338, 359 Superannuation Complaints Tribunal, 591 Superannuation Guarantee (Administration)

Act 1992, 593, 601 Supervising Scientist for the Alligator Rivers

Region, 253 Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, 264 Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Act 2001,

264 Takeovers Panel, 591 Tasmanian Earth Resources Satellite

Station, 270 Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

Review Authority, 456 Tasmanian Polar Network Inc, 272 Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

Consultative Committee, 239 Tax Agents’ Boards, 592 Taxation Administration Act 1953, 593, 601 Taxation Incentives for the Arts. See

Committee on Taxation Incentives for the Arts

TCA. See Transport Certification Australia Limited


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TCTP Participation Trust, 327 Teaching Australia – Australian Institute for

Teaching and School Leadership Limited, 205

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Australia Limited, 208

Technical Liaison Group, 457 Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman

Limited, 125 Tennant Creek Enterprises Pty Ltd, 313 Tennant Creek Enterprises Trust, 327 Tennant Creek Foodbarn, 316 Tennant Creek Land Holdings Trust, 327 Tennant Creek Supermarket Pty Ltd, 314 Terrorism Insurance Act 2003, 607 TGA. See Therapeutic Goods Administration The News Channel Pty Limited. See News

Channel Pty Ltd, The The Travel Doctor – TMVC Pty Ltd, 354 Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, 401, 405, 410 Therapeutic Goods Administration, 410 Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code

Council, 407 Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990, 399,

400, 403, 405, 407 Threatened Species Scientific Committee,

251 TIO. See Telecommunications Industry

Ombudsman Limited Tiwi Land Council, 295 Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Partnership, 317 Tjapukai Pty Ltd, 314 T-Mag Pty Ltd, 526 TOPL. See Tuggeranong Office Park Pty.

Limited Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984, 50 Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint

Authority, 50 Torres Strait Regional Authority, 50, 280,

283, 295 Tourism Australia, 569 Tourism Australia Act 2004, 569 Tourism Ministers’ Council, 560 Trade Marks Act 1995, 484, 486 Trade Measures Review Officer, 94 Trade Practices Act 1974, 460, 587, 593,

597, 605 Tradesmen’s Rights Regulation Act 1946,

191 Tradesmen’s Rights Regulation Committees,

191 Transport Certification Australia Limited,

466 Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003,

461 Trans-Tasman Accounting and Auditing

Standards Advisory Group, 582

Trans-Tasman Council on Banking Supervision, 582

TREASURY PORTFOLIO, 577 TSRA. See Torres Strait Regional Authority TTAASAG. See Trans-Tasman Accounting

and Auditing Standards Advisory Group Tuggeranong Office Park Pty. Limited, 346 TVET Australia. See Technical and

Vocational Education and Training Australia Limited

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management, 251

VacTX Pty Ltd, 526 VCAMM Limited, 505 VERNet Pty Ltd, 527 Veterans’ Children Education Boards, 618 Veterans’ Children Education Scheme, 618 Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, 616, 617,

618, 619, 623, 624, 625 Veterans’ Review Board, 619 Vice Chief of the Defence Force, 158 Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials

Manufacturing. See VCAMM Limited Vietnam Veterans Family Study Consultative

Forum, 615 VIS IP Pty Limited, 528 Viscorp Pty Limited, 527 Vision CRC Limited, 505 Visions of Australia Committee, 240 War Gratuity Act 1945, 157, 162 War Gratuity Regulations 1945, 157, 162 War Graves Act 1980, 620 WASTAC. See Western Australian Satellite

Technology and Applications Consortium Water Act 2007, 215, 253, 257 Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards

(WELS) Regulator, The, 254 Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards

Act 2005, 254 Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards

Advisory Committee, 240 WEA. See Wheat Exports Australia WELS Regulator, 240 Western Australian Fisheries Joint

Authority, 50 Western Australian Satellite Technology and

Applications Consortium, 271 Wet Tropics Management Authority, 252 Wet Tropics Management Authority Board,

216 Wet Tropics Ministerial Council, 216 Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage

Authority Conservation Act 1994, 252 Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and

Management Act 1993 (Qld), 252 Wetherill Park Partnership, 140 Wheat Export Authority. See Wheat Exports

Australia Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008, 56

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Wheat Exports Australia, 56 Wildman River Lodge Trust, 328 Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area

Traditional Tribal Elders Council, 241 Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage

Property Community Management Council, 241

Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Property Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee, 242

Windlab Systems Pty Ltd, 529 WLAN Services Pty Ltd, 528 Wool Services Privatisation Act 2000, 70 Work Solutions Australia Pty Ltd, 355

Workplace Authority, 194 Workplace Relations Act 1996, 193 Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council,

180, 197 WQI Ltd (New Zealand), 529 Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council,

296 WRMC. See Workplace Relations Ministers’

Council XRF Scientific Limited, 530 XRT Limited, 530 YEYS. See Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, 147

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