YesAgriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of Agriculture and Water Resources helps drive a stronger Australian economy by building a more profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture sector, and by supporting the sustainable and productive management and use of rivers and water resources. The department?s work contributes to: building successful primary industries; expanding agricultural fisheries and forestry exports; managing biosecurity and imported food risk; and sustaining water and other natural resources. The department has a diverse role as a policy adviser to government, researcher, program administrator, service provider, market access negotiator and regulator. It employs people with a range of skills?policy officers, program administrators, economists, meat inspectors, survey staff, biosecurity officers, researchers, veterinary officers, communicators and project managers. Employees work in a variety of places including offices, airports, mail centres, shipping ports, laboratories and abattoirs in regional centres, rural communities and capital cities throughout Australia and overseas.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders21/10/1998Transport and Communication; Housing and Community Amenities; Agriculture, Forestry and FishingYes - Department4,488YesANAO24 113 085 6953,177,239813,77718 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/http://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/reporting/corporate-planhttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/reporting/annualreporthttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/reporting/budget Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for the efficient and sustainable management of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community. AFMA was established under and is governed by the Fisheries Administration Act 1991. AFMA manages Commonwealth commercial fisheries across an extensive marine area generally extending from three nautical miles out to sea to the extent of the Australian Fishing Zone including Australian fishing vessels operating on the High Seas. Under its foreign compliance functions, AFMA works with other Australian Government agencies and its international counterparts to deter illegal fishing in the Australian Fishing Zone. AFMA also provides fisheries management services to Joint Authorities of the Commonwealth and state governments, including the Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA). ? AFMA has a Commission (not Board). ? Max no. of members: No more than 8 part-time Commissioners (including the Chair) plus the CEO.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 19913/02/1992Agriculture, Forestry and FishingYes - Statutory Agency177YesANAO81 098 497 51745,10038,873Level 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/http://www.afma.gov.au/about/corporate-publicationshttp://www.afma.gov.au/about-us/afma-annual-reports/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA) is a statutory body within the Agriculture and Water Resources portfolio, established on 1 July 2014 under the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Act 2013. AGWA is the research and development, marketing and regulatory body for the Australian wine industry. It replaced the former Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation and the Wine Australia Corporation, which both ceased operation on 30 June 2014. AGWA is funded through several industry levies and some user-pays activities as well as matched government funding for research and development.Act / RegulationAustralian Grape and Wine Authority Act 20131/07/2014Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing53YesANAO89 636 749 92458,900Cnr Botanic and Hackney RoadsAdelaideSA5071Australiahttp://www.wineaustralia.com/en.aspx http://www.wineaustralia.com/http://www.wineaustralia.com/en/About%20Us/corporate-documents.aspxhttp://www.wineaustralia.com/en/About%20Us/corporate-documents.aspx Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for the assessment of pesticides and veterinary medicines and their regulation up to and including the point of retail sale. It sits within the portfolio of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. The APVMA is responsible for administering and managing the national registration scheme for agricultural and veterinary chemicals, which sets out the regulatory framework for the management of pesticides and veterinary medicines in Australia. The APVMA administers the scheme's legislation in partnership with state and territory governments and with the active involvement of other Australian government agencies. Pesticides and veterinary medicines are vital to quality food and fibre production, animal health and onshore biosecurity and the community. The APVMA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is supported by an advisory board selected and appointed by the Minister for Agriculture. The CEO is responsible for the governance and management and of the authority, including the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers. The advisory board provides advice and makes recommendations to the CEO about the performance of a function or exercise of a power of APVMA. The advisory board does not have decision-making power, but assists to inform the CEO on strategic matters and provides an expert consultative mechanism.Act / RegulationAgricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 199215/06/1993Agriculture, Forestry and FishingYes - Statutory Agency201YesANAO19 495 043 4475,99539,08018 Wormald StreetSymonstonACT2609Australiahttp://www.apvma.gov.au/http://apvma.gov.au/node/11026http://www.apvma.gov.au/about/corporate/annual_reports/index.phphttp://apvma.gov.au/node/4196 Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) was established by the Australian Government to work with industry to invest in research, development and extension (RDandE) for a more profitable, sustainable and dynamic cotton industry. CRDC is based in Narrabri, the centre of one of Australia's major cotton growing regions and the location of the major cotton research facility, the Australian Cotton Research Institute. The purpose of the CRDC is to support the performance of the cotton industry: helping to increase both productivity and profitability of our growers.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19891/10/1990Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing15YesANAO71 054 238 31622,5212 Lloyd StreetNarrabriNSW2390Australiahttp://crdc.com.au/http://www.crdc.com.au/publicationshttp://www.crdc.com.au/about-Us Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is a co-funded partnership between the Australian Government and the fishing industry. It was formed as a statutory corporation in 1991, under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act) and is responsible to the Minister for Agriculture. FRDC aims to ensure, on behalf of the Australian Government, that research is undertaken to assist in the management of the fisheries and aquaculture resource for ongoing sustainability. FRDC's plans and invests in fisheries priority research, development and extension (RDandE) activities in Australia. FRDC coordinates Government and industry investment, including stakeholders, to establish and address RDandE priorities. It provides leadership and facilitates the dissemination, extension and commercialisation of RDandE outcomes. FRDC also monitors and evaluates the adoption of RDandE to inform future decisions. FRDC receives funding from the Australian Government and contributions revenue from the Commonwealth and state-based fisheries. A significant proportion of funding is directed at research to benefit the three fishing industry sectors: commercial (wild catch and aquaculture), recreational and indigenous. Research that delivers a public good benefit to the Australian community is also a priority.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19892/07/1991Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing21YesANAO74 311 094 91335,87225 Geils CourtDeakinACT2600Australiahttp://frdc.com.auhttp://frdc.com.au/about_frdc/corporate-documents/Pages/default.aspxhttp://frdc.com.au/about_frdc/corporate-documents/Pages/default.aspxhttp://frdc.com.au/about_frdc/corporate-documents/Pages/finance_statements.aspx Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing in and overseeing research development and extension to deliver improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry. GRDC is a statutory corporation, established in 1990 under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. GRDC's primary objective is to drive the discovery, development and delivery of world-class innovation to enhance the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian grain growers and benefit the industry and the wider community. GRDC coordinates and funds research and development (RandD) activities, and monitors, evaluates and reports on the impact of RandD activities on the grains industry and the wider community. GRDC also facilitates the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of the results of RandD.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19891/10/1990Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing79YesANAO55 611 223 291215,850Level 4, East Building, 4 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.grdc.com.auhttp://grdc.com.au/About-Us/Corporate-Governance/Annual-Operational-Planhttp://www.grdc.com.au/About-Us/Corporate-Governance/Annual-Reporthttp://grdc.com.au/About-Us/Corporate-Governance/Portfolio-Budget-Statement Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Murray-Darling Basin is Australia's most iconic and largest river system. It is also one of the largest river systems in the world and one of the driest. It is divided into the northern Basin (Darling system) and the southern Basin (Murray system). The MDBA undertakes activities that support the sustainable and integrated management of the water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin in a way that best meets the social, economic and environmental needs of the Basin and its communities. The MDBA lead the planning and management of Basin water resources, and coordinate and maintain collaborative long-term strategic relations with other Australian Government, Basin state government and local agencies; industry groups; scientists and research organisations. The Water Act 2007 requires the MDBA to undertake a number of functions: - construct and operate River Murray assets such as dams and weirs - advise the Commonwealth Minister for Water on the accreditation of state water resource plans - develop a water rights information service to facilitate water trading across the Basin - manage water sharing between the states - manage all aspects of Basin water resources, including water, organisms and other components and ecosystems that contribute to the physical state and environmental value of the Basin's water resources - measure and monitor water resources in the Basin - gather information and undertake research - engage and educate the community in the management of the Basin's resources.Act / RegulationWater Act 2007, section 1713/03/2008Agriculture, Forestry and FishingYes - Statutory Agency288YesANAO13 679 821 38277,470177,412Level 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.mdba.gov.auhttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements and http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/about/budget/2015-16/2015-16_agriculture_paes.pdf Agriculture and Water ResourcesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) is a statutory authority established under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. RIRDC was established by the Australian Government to work with small and emerging industries to invest in research and development for a more sustainable, productive and profitable rural sector and further understanding of national rural issues. The Australian Government's National Science and Research Priorities and the Commonwealths RDandE Priorities provide an over-arching framework for public investment in rural research and development. RIRDC's investments are closely aligned with these priorities.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19891/07/1990Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing17YesANAO25 203 754 31930,244Building 7, CSU, Tooma WayWagga WaggaNSW2650Australiahttp://www.rirdc.gov.au/http://www.rirdc.gov.au/about-rirdchttp://www.rirdc.gov.au/about-rirdchttp://www.rirdc.gov.au/about-rirdc Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) is established by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) as an advisory committee under the Water Act. The committee's role is to provide strategic advice on science and knowledge to underpin the implementation of an adaptive Basin Plan. The committee consists of six members who bring a depth of understanding of issues relevant to implementing the Basin Plan. Members provide skills and eminence in fields of economics, hydrology, ecology and resilience, water governance and law, sociology and sustainable systems. ACSEES is specifically established to provide scientific advice including on social and economic matters. The MDBA will also take advice from other high level advisory committees including the Basin Community Committee and the Northern Basin Advisory Committee which have been established to specifically provide local and community input in Basin Plan matters.Act / RegulationWater Act 200726/10/20126YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/governance/advisory-committee-social-economic-environmental-scienceshttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements and http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/about/budget/2015-16/2015-16_agriculture_paes.pdf Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Agricultural Finance Forum (AFF) exists to enhance the competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of Australian agriculture by fostering strong relationships between the agri-finance sector and Australian agribusiness and progressing matters of mutual interest.Minister1/07/19970NoDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-food/aff Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Agricultural Industry Advisory Council (AIAC) advises the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources on a range of matters and challenges related to the agriculture, fishing, forestry and water sectors. AIAC is chaired by the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources (who is not included in the member count). All members are appointed until 28 January 2018.Minister29/01/201412NoMinisterialDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/who-we-are/portfolio-agencies#nonstatutory-bodies Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Agriculture Ministers' Forum (AGMIN) membership comprises Australian/state/territory and New Zealand government ministers with responsibility for primary industries, and is chaired by the Australian Government Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. The role of AGMIN is to enable cross-jurisdictional cooperative and coordinated approaches to matters of national interest. AGMIN is the peak forum to collaborate on priority issues of national significance affecting Australia's primary production sectors including fisheries and forestry.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderAustralian, State / Territory and New Zealand Government Ministers with responsibility for primary industries2/05/201410NoMinisterialDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/who-we-are/portfolio-agencies#nonstatutory-bodies Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Agriculture Senior Officials' Committee (AGSOC) comprises all department heads and CEOs of Australian / State / Territory and New Zealand Government agencies responsible for primary industries policy issues. It is chaired by the Secretary of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. AGSOC provides for cross-jurisdictional cooperative and coordinated approaches to matters of national interest. It also supports the Agriculture Ministers' Forum (AGMIN) in achieving its objectives. The National Biosecurity Committee and Research and Innovation sub-committees report to AGSOC as needed. There are also a number of areas of collaboration between departments in the form of task groups. Task groups have an AGSOC sponsor, are generally time limited, meet as required, prepare material and report on an 'as needs' basis, when requested by AGSOC. All task groups have a terms of reference. Task groups and sub-committees focus on items of national significance. They include: - National Biosecurity Committee (led by Commonwealth) - Primary Industries Technical Market Access and Trade Development task group (led by Commonwealth) - Agvet Chemicals task group (led by Commonwealth) - Drought programs task group (led by Commonwealth) Where state and territory jurisdictions provide secretariat support, they are listed below: - Animal Welfare task group (led by VIC) - Education and skills task group (led by NSW) - Regulatory Reform task group (led by WA) - Research and Innovation Committee (led by NSW)International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderAll heads of state/territory and Australian and New Zealand government's departments with responsibility for primary industries28/03/201412NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/who-we-are/portfolio-agencies#nonstatutory-bodies Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Agvet Chemicals Task Group has been formed by the Agriculture Senior Officials' Committee (AGSOC). Task groups all have an AGSOC sponsor; will, generally, be time limited; meet as required; prepare material and report on an 'as needs' basis, when requested by AGSOC. Task groups focus on items of significant national interest. The Agvet Chemicals Task Group (ACTG) oversees the implementation of reforms to agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines control of use regulation and identify areas for future reform. Membership of the ACTG comprises of representatives from each state and territory government and the Australian Government. The ACTG directly reports to the Agriculture Senior Officials' Committee (AGSOC) and through AGSOC to the Agriculture Ministers' Forum. The Commonwealth is the lead jurisdiction for this task group and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources provides secretariat functions for this committee.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAgriculture Senior Officials Committee28/03/201411NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAgriculture Senior Officials Committee18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Drought Programmes Task Group has been formed by the Agriculture Senior Officials Committee (AGSOC). Task groups all have an AGSOC sponsor; will, generally, be time limited; meet as required; prepare material and report on an 'as needs' basis, when requested by AGSOC. Task groups focus on items of significant national interest. The Commonwealth is the lead jurisdiction for this task group and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources provides secretariat functions for this committee.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAgriculture Senior Officials Committee28/03/20149NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAgriculture Senior Officials Committee18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) is formally established under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB). The NBC provides strategic leadership in managing national approaches to emerging and ongoing biosecurity policy issues across jurisdictions and sectors, and provides advice to the Agriculture Senior Officials' Committee (AGSOC) and the Agricultural Ministers' Forum (AGMIN). The NBC takes an overarching, cross-sectoral approach to national biosecurity policy, and works collaboratively to achieve national policy objectives for biosecurity in Australia. The Secretary of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources chairs the NBC as a member of AGSOC. The Australian Government is also represented by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources' Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity, and a Deputy Secretary from the Australian Government Department of the Environment. Remaining members are senior representatives from primary industry or environment departments responsible for biosecurity matters in each state or territory. The jurisdictions may have up to two representatives. The Commonwealth is the lead jurisdiction for this task group and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources provides secretariat functions for this committee.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderIntergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity13/01/201219NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Department of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/partnerships/nbchttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/partnerships/nbc/intergovernmental-agreement-on-biosecurity Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Primary Industries Technical Market Access and Trade Development Task Group has been formed by the Agriculture Senior Officials' Committee (AGSOC). Task groups all have an AGSOC sponsor; will, generally, be time limited; meet as required; prepare material and report on an 'as needs' basis, when requested by AGSOC. Task groups focus on items of significant national interest. This task group provides the basis for a coordinated approach between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments on agriculture, food and fibre fisheries and forestry market access issues. The lack of alignment and coordination between jurisdictions has hindered the effectiveness of Australia's market access efforts and the group will support a more collaborative and consistent approach between governments on behalf of Australia's agricultural and food sectors. The Commonwealth is the lead jurisdiction for this task group and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources provides secretariat functions for this committee.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAgriculture Senior Officials Committee28/03/201417NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAgriculture Senior Officials Committee18 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACT2600Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Animal Health Committee (AHC) sits under the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) and reports to the Agriculture Senior Officials Committee (AGSOC) through the NBC. The committee comprises the chief veterinary officers (CVOs) of the Commonwealth, states and territories, along with representatives from New Zealand, the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (CSIRO), Animal Health Australia and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture. The main purpose of the AHC is to develop science-based and nationally consistent policy on animal health issues and provide advice on animal health to the NBC and AGSOC. The AHC provides leadership in the development and implementation of policy, programmes, operational strategies and standards for Government in the areas of animal health, domestic biosecurity, animal welfare and veterinary public health. The committee meets face-to-face twice a year, with each meeting held in a different state. The chair position is rotated annually between the CVOs. AHC members also meet regularly by teleconference to discuss issues of national importance. A significant amount of business is considered out of session where committee discussion of the issue is not necessary. AHC publishes a newsletter, Vet communique, to improve communication links between the AHC and industry bodies.Committee, Council, Board, ForumPrimary Industries Standing Committee (PISC)1/10/200211NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAgriculture Senior Officials Committee - National Biosecurity Committee7 London CircuitCANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal-plant-health/animal/committees/ahc Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian Fisheries Management Forum (AFMF) is an informal network for sharing information between the state and federal government agencies involved in managing fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. AFMF is comprised of the heads of Commonwealth and state/territory fishery management agencies, with observers from relevant bodies, including the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.Committee, Council, Board, ForumThe AFMF is a multijurisdictional forum designed to enhance collaboration between the Commonwealth, States and Territories on fisheries issues. Its membership comprises senior officials from those jurisdictions12/02/20029NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA) directors. At the request of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the AGWA Selection Committee conducts a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as AGWA directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by AGWA's representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister.Act / RegulationAustralian Grape and Wine Authority Act 20136/03/20145YesMinisterialAustralian Grape and Wine Authority Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) undertakes monitoring of locust populations in inland eastern Australia and manages outbreaks that have the potential to inflict significant damage to agriculture in more than one member state as a result of population build-up and migration. The role, responsibilities and accountability of the APLC were formally re-negotiated in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between representatives of the member states' agriculture agencies and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. APLC is jointly funded by the following Governments - Commonwealth (50 per cent), New South Wales (32.5 per cent), Victoria (10 per cent), South Australia (5 per cent) and Queensland (2.5 per cent). Established 01-Jul-1976; current MOU commenced 7/11/2002.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderExchange of letters between Prime Minister and State Premiers with a MOU established between Commonwealth of Australia and member states (NSW, VIC, SA and QLD)1/07/19746NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerYes, but not tabledANAO24 113 085 695Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesLevel 1, Unit 7, 50 Collie StreetFyshwickACT2609Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal-plant-health/locusts/rolehttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal-plant-health/locusts/publicationshttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal-plant-health/locusts/publications/annual-activity Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Murray-Darling Basin Officials Committee is established by the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, Schedule 1 to the Water Act 2007 (Cwlth), as amended. The committee facilitates cooperation and coordination between the Commonwealth, the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Basin states in funding works and managing the Basin water and other natural resources. The committee is responsible for providing advice to the Ministerial Council, and for implementing policy and decisions of the council on matters such as state water shares and the funding and delivery of natural resource management programs. The committee has high-level decision-making responsibilities for river operations, including setting objectives and outcomes to be achieved by the authority in Murray River operations. Membership of the committee comprises officials from the six Basin governments, and the committee is chaired by the Commonwealth committee member. The authority's Chair and Chief Executive are non-voting members of the committee.Act / RegulationSchedule 1 to the Water Act 20072/07/20076NoMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-mdba/governance/basin-officials-committeehttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements and http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/about/budget/2015-16/2015-16_agriculture_paes.pdf Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAn Implementation Agreement (IA) was required under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The IA established the Basin Plan Implementation Committee (BPIC), as a high-level forum to monitor, review and make decisions relevant to implementing the Agreement. BPIC is chaired by the MDBA and includes officials from the Basin state agencies responsible for water resource management and environmental watering, the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, and the Commonwealth Department of the Environment. Four BPIC working groups have also been established - on water resource planning, environmental watering, trade rules, and monitoring and evaluation.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderBasin Plan Implementation Agreement7/08/20139NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/governance/basin-plan-implementation-committeehttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Basin Senior Officials Group (BSOG) is an informal forum for senior water officials from Basin jurisdictions established to discuss and negotiate matters that will enable Basin governments to reach agreement to a package of measures by 30 June 2016 that will enable the operation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism.Committee, Council, Board, ForumBasin Officials Committee and endorsed by Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council16/04/20156NoPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery Management Advisory Committee (Scallop MAC) is the principle forum in which issues relating to the management of scallops in the bass Strait under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth. Management Advisory Committees (MACs) are a major source of advice to AFMA, reflecting the experience and expertise of the range of stakeholders with interest in the fishery or fisheries covered by the MAC. MACs play a vital role in helping AFMA to fulfil its legislative functions and effectively pursue its objectives by acting as the main advisory body and link between AFMA and those with an interest in the fishery. MACs also provide advice to AFMA on a variety of issues including fisheries management arrangements, research, compliance and management costs. In general, MACs provide a forum where issues relating to a fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. The outcomes of these deliberations determine the recommendations that the MAC will make to the AFMA Commission. Generally, MACs are made up of members from commercial industry, fisheries management, the scientific community, the recreational fishing sector, the environment/conservation sector and, in some instances, the state governments. A typical MAC consists of an independent chairperson, an AFMA member, a research member, up to four industry members, a recreational fishing member and an environment/conservation member. Each MAC has an executive officer responsible to the chairperson. Members are generally appointed for terms of up to three years.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 199110/11/20149YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Fisheries Management AuthorityLevel 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/committees/scallop-management-advisory-committee-scallopmac/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe principal role of the Committee is to review Australian cattle residue monitoring programmes and approve expenditure related to these departmental programmes. These programme support international market access and domestic industry quality assurance programmes. A secondary function is the oversight of property auditing activities to Livestock Production Assurance Standards which are externally delivered to the department. Membership includes representatives from Cattle Council of Australia and the Australian Lot Feeders' Association in addition to department officers from the National Residue Survey Section and Exports Division. The committee chair is the National Residue Survey Director.Act / RegulationNational Residue Survey Administration Act 199223/03/20010YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive Officer Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Biosecurity Incident National Communication Network (NCN) produces nationally consistent public information in response to pest and disease outbreaks and animal welfare incidents. The network consists of communication officers from the Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for biosecurity and agricultural health organisations. The NCN's role has expanded from its original focus on emergency animal diseases to include plant, aquatic animal and marine pest and disease responses. As well as working together in response to incidents, the NCN addresses national biosecurity preparedness issues. 16 core members, plus other members as necessary during a biosecurity incident.Committee, Council, Board, ForumNational Biosecurity Committee (NBC)6/12/200216NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerAgriculture Senior Officials Committee - National Biosecurity Committee Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Biosecurity Research Steering Committee (BRSC) seeks to improve the efficiency of biosecurity research, development and extension (RDandE) conducted for the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; and in some cases, in collaboration with the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries. The RDandE activities of the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences; and the NZ Ministry of Primary Industries, report to the committee. Its membership includes senior executives of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, NZ Ministry for Primary Industries and the Director of CEBRA.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer7/03/20137NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNo Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) directors. At the request of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the CRDC Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as CRDC directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the CRDC representative organisation. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19891/10/19905YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledCotton Research and Development Corporation Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAt the request of the minister, the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as FRDC directors. The selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of FRDC directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the FRDC representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister. The current selection committee is appointed until 31 December 2017.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200720NoMinisterialNo18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/about/clients/consultative-committees/deicc Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Director of Biosecurity is the person who is, or is acting as, the Agriculture Secretary. The Director is responsible for managing: Biosecurity risks: - the risk of contagion of a listed human disease; - the risk of listed human diseases entering Australian territory or a part of Australian territory, or emerging, establishing themselves or spreading in Australian territory or a part of Australian territory; - risks related to ballast water; - biosecurity emergencies and human biosecurity emergencies; and - complies with any general directions given by the Agriculture Minister under section 543; and any direction under section 168 to commence a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA) under the Biosecurity Act 2015. In addition, the Director ensures Australia's international rights and obligations, including under the International Health Regulations, the SPS Agreement and the Biodiversity Convention are met.Act / RegulationBiosecurity Act 201516/06/20160c/o 18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Export Meat Industry Advisory Committee (EMIAC) was created in the 1960s as a consultative body between the export meat industry and the predecessor of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. EMIAC still retains the same role today. EMIAC's terms of reference are broad but its main function is to consider technical issues affecting the export meat sector. EMIAC also provides policy advice on many major issues such as residues, pathogens, international requirements including market access and food safety issues affecting meat. EMIAC is not a statutory body but it has a high profile within the industry. Its prime relationship is with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources but it often refers matters to other bodies such as SAFEMEAT, the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand, state meat industry authorities, and others as required. EMIAC is chaired and run by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, with representation from all the major export industry bodies, such as Food Science Australia, Australian Chamber of Shipping, Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia, Meat and Livestock Australia, and the Australian Food Council Processed Meat Industry Forum. EMIAC has three Sub-committees: - Animal Welfare - Finance - Food Safety.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/196020NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/about/clients/consultative-committees/emiac Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Export Wild Game Meat Industry Consultative Committee (EWGMICC) provides a forum for discussion between the industry and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on market access priorities, market access conditions and other matters.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200418NoMinisterialNo18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) directors. At the request of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the FRDC Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as FRDC directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the FRDC representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19892/07/19915YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledFisheries Research and Development Corporation Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAt the request of the minister, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as GRDC directors. The selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of GRDC directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the GRDC representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister. The current selection committee members are appointed until 31 March 2017.OtherFood and Grocery Sector Group was formed in 2003 as part of the Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN)2/07/200310NoStaff Elected / Discretion of members / Shareholders Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Food Export Regulators Steering Committee (FERSC) is responsible for the governance of service delivery arrangements for export certification of dairy, eggs, fish and poultry meat in accordance with export legislation and importing country requirements. It comprises regulatory representation from state and federal agencies. The Food Export Regulators Steering Committee was established in 2005 as a forum of senior officials of the then Australian Government Department of Agriculture and state regulatory authorities (SRAs) to strengthen national export certification systems for food, with an initial focus on the export dairy industry.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderDepartment and state regulatory authorities1/07/200512NoOtherTBANoDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Forest and Wood Products Council (FWPC) is a statutory council under the Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002. The FWPC is the vehicle being used to deliver the Government's Forest Industry Advisory Council. The council is co-chaired by the Assistant Minister to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, an industry expert and leader. Members will provide informative consultation and recommendations on proposed legislation and policies impacting on the industry. Members have a broad range of forestry expertise and are well-placed to inform government about key issues impacting the sector. The councillors come from a range of sectors within the forestry industry and community, including sawmilling, private forestry, plantations, wood product importers, and manufacturers.Act / RegulationRegional Forest Agreements Act 20022/11/200011NoPrime MinisterDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/forestry/industries/fwpc Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Forestry and Forest Products Committee (FFPC) reviews and advises on measures focussed on promoting sustainability and industry development in the forestry and forest product industries. Members are officials representing the Commonwealth, state, territory and NZ government agencies with responsibility for forestry and/or forest products.Committee, Council, Board, ForumHeads or senior representatives of State / Territory and Australian and New Zealand government's departments with responsibility for primary industries1/12/200110NoOtherTBAAgriculture Senior Officials Committee18 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACT2600Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) directors. At the request of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the GRDC Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as GRDC directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the GRDC representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19891/10/19905YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledGrains Research and Development Corporation Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee is part of the Agriculture and Water Resources portfolio, and functions in an advisory capacity. The Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee provides advice from community organisations and agencies to ministers on efficient, effective and sustainable whole-of-resource management and to coordinate activity between stakeholders. The chair is appointed by the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources and all other members are nominated by stakeholder state governments, community groups and industry sectors. No ministerial discretion in appointment.Minister2/07/200412NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)YesDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.gabcc.gov.auhttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/annual-reports Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Great Australian Bight Trawl Sector Management Advisory Committee (GABMAC) is the principal forum where issues relating to the sector are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. GABMAC also provides an avenue for consultation between industry, managers, researchers, environment/conservation and state government officers. GABMAC continues to be AFMA's main source of advice on the management of the Fishery. GABMAC holds an annual public meeting each year. MACs are a major source of advice to AFMA, reflecting the experience and expertise of the range of stakeholders with interest in the fishery or fisheries covered by the MAC. MACs play a vital role in helping AFMA to fulfil its legislative functions and effectively pursue its objectives by acting as the main advisory body and link between AFMA and those with an interest in the fishery . The Committees also provide advice to AFMA on a variety of issues including fisheries management arrangements, research, compliance and management costs. In general, MACs provide a forum where issues relating to a fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. The outcomes of these deliberations determine the recommendations that the MAC will make to the AFMA Commission. Generally, MACs are made up of members from commercial industry, fisheries management, the recreational fishing sector, the scientific community, the environment/conservation sector and, in some instances, the state governments.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 199110/11/19919YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilLevel 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/committees/great-australian-bight-management-advisory-committee-gabmac/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Halal Consultative Committee (HCC) comprises all Australian Halal stakeholders, including approved Islamic certifiers operating in Australia, individual processors, Australian Meat Industry Council, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and other government agencies. The committee's focus is to ensure that Australia's Halal systems and processes carry the highest integrity and meet trading partners' requirements.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200535NoNo18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Indonesia-Australia Partnership on Food Security in the Red Meat and Cattle Sector is part of the Agriculture and Water Resources portfolio, and functions in an advisory capacity.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/07/201319NoPrime MinisterNoGPO Box 858CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/media-centre/communiques/indonesia-australia-food-security Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Inspector-General of Biosecurity (IGB) is a statutory position created by the Biosecurity Act 2015. The IGB is responsible for reviewing the performance of functions, or exercise of powers, by biosecurity officials under one or more provisions of the act. On 12 April 2016, the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources announced, pursuant to subsection 566A(2) of the Biosecurity Act 2015, the appointment of Dr Helen Scott-Orr as the inaugural Inspector-General of Biosecurity. Dr Scott-Orr was appointed for a term of three years commencing on 25 July 2016. In addition to reviewing the performance of functions under the Biosecurity Act, the Inspector-General of Biosecurity may also review the process used to prepare a draft Biosecurity Import Risk Assessment (BIRA).Act / RegulationBiosecurity Act 201516/06/201601 Crewe PlaceRoseberyNSW2018Australiahttp://www.igb.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Invasive Plants and Animals Committee sits under the National Biosecurity Committee. It is formed by merging the Vertebrate Pests Committee (VPC) and the Australian Weeds Committee (AWC) and will carry out the functions of these former committees. The VPCs role was to provide coordinated policy and planning solutions to pest animal issues and was also responsible for implementing the Australian Pest Animal Strategy. The AWCs role was to provide an inter-governmental mechanism for the identification and resolution of weed issues at a national level.Committee, Council, Board, ForumNational Biosecurity Committee (NBC)21/11/20140NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerAgriculture Senior Officials Committee - National Biosecurity Committee18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Lake Eyre Basin Community Advisory Committee is part of the Agriculture and Water Resources portfolio, and functions in an advisory capacity. The Lake Eyre Basin Community Advisory Committee is the community contact point for the Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum, a working group of government ministers established under the Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderLake Eyre Basin intergovernmental agreement21/11/200315YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Department of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.lakeeyrebasin.gov.au/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesEstablished under the Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement with the Australian, Qld, SA and NT Governments. Its role is to implement the Lake Eyre Basin Intergovernmental Agreement by developing or adopting Policies and Strategies for the management of the Lake Eyre Basin Agreement Area, in accordance with the purpose, objectives and principles set out in the Agreement. The Ministerial Forum may also adopt management plans prepared by the States/Territory in the Lake Eyre Basin if those plans are consistent with the Agreement and with the Policies developed or adopted by the Ministerial Forum.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderLake Eyre Basin intergovernmental agreement21/10/20004NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Department of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.lakeeyrebasin.gov.au/http://www.lakeeyrebasin.gov.au/collaborative-management/ministerial-forum Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Scientific Advisory Panel is appointed by the Lake Eyre Basin Ministerial Forum. Its primary role is to provide relevant, timely and high quality scientific advice to the Ministerial Forum on matters relevant to the management of water and related natural resources within the Agreement Area, consistent with the spirit and intent of the Agreement. In particular, the Scientific Advisory Panel provides advice on monitoring the condition of rivers and catchments.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderLake Eyre Basin intergovernmental agreement17/12/20017NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Department of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.lakeeyrebasin.gov.au/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) established the Manufacturers' Licensing Scheme Industry Liaison Committee (MLSILC) to provide a forum to discuss strategic and operational issues relating to the Manufacturers' Licensing Scheme (MLS) and the Overseas Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Scheme with industry representatives and auditors. The MLSILC is comprised of the APVMA chairperson and two members from GMP, the section involved in managing the MLS and the Overseas GMP Scheme; a representative from the APVMA-Authorised Auditors; and up to two representatives from each of the following industry bodies: - Feed Ingredients and Additives Association of Australia - Animal Medicines Australia - Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors AssociationCommittee, Council, Board, ForumAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) (then NRA)2/07/199529NoOtherTBANo, but noted in parent's annual reportAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority18 Wormald StreetSymonstonACT2609Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Marine Pest Sectoral Committee (MPSC) sits under the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) and reports to the Agriculture Senior Officials Committee (AGSOC) through the NBC. MPSC develops and coordinates the implementation of harmonised, national arrangements to identify, minimise and address the pest risk to Australia's marine environment and associated industries. Membership - MPSC comprises two representatives from the Australian Government and one government representative from each state and the Northern Territory. Members come from the agency with responsibility for marine pest issues within each jurisdiction but bring a whole of government position to MPSC discussions. The committee has three observers based on technical/scientific expertise. New Zealand is a standing observer on MPSC. Chairperson - The Chairperson is selected by the membership and appointed for a two-year term. Secretariat - Secretariat support is provided by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. Meeting arrangements - Face-to-face meetings are convened twice a year, with additional teleconference sessions as required. Meetings are hosted by member jurisdictions. A significant amount of business is considered out of session where committee discussion of the issue is not necessary. Stakeholder communication - A stakeholder workshop is held in conjunction with each MPSC meeting to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with members on national marine pest policy and programs. A communique is published soon after each meeting, informing stakeholders of outcomes of the meeting.Committee, Council, Board, ForumNational Biosecurity Committee (NBC)1/12/20109NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerAgriculture Senior Officials Committee - National Biosecurity Committee7 London CircuitCANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/marine-pests/mp-sect-committee/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Basin Community Committee (BCC) is established under the Water Act 2007 (Cwlth) to provide a community perspective for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council on a wide range of water resource, environmental, cultural and socioeconomic matters. BCC members are selected for their expertise or interest in community, water use, environmental water management, Indigenous or local government matters.Act / RegulationWater Act 20072/07/200717YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/governance/basin-community-committeehttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Council develops and coordinates policy for effective planning and sustainable use of the water, land and other environmental resources of the Murray-Darling Basin. The Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council comprises Ministers from each of the Basin States and the ACT. The Ministerial Council has policy and decision-making roles for matters such as state water shares, and the funding and delivery of natural resource management programmes, as set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement. The Authority is required to prepare an annual corporate plan for approval by the Ministerial Council in relation to these matters. The Ministerial Council also has a policy and decision-making role in regard to issues relating to critical human needs as provided for in the Act. The Ministerial Council may give directions to the Basin Officials Committee concerning its functions and powers under the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, and can also seek the advice of the Basin Community Committee on these functions. Council established 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.Act / RegulationMurray-Darling Basin Agreement, Schedule 1 to the Water Act 2007 (Cwlth)29/09/19936NoOtherThe State contracting governmentNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/governance/ministerial-councilhttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe National Biosecurity Information Governance Expert Group (NBIGG) has been established by the National Biosecurity Committee to oversee progress on Schedule 3 of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity. It is represented mainly by senior executives of the Australian Government (Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Chair) and all states and territories, except for the ACT (which declined to nominate a representative). A key objective is nationwide sharing of biosecurity information.Committee, Council, Board, ForumDepartment under the National Biosecurity Committee15/07/201510NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAgriculture Senior Officials Committee - National Biosecurity Committee Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe National Biosecurity Management Group (NBMG) is the decision making body for national exotic environmental plant pest and animal disease eradication programmes under the National Emergency Biosecurity Response Agreement (NEBRA). The NBMG is chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. The membership comprises senior officials as all governments and any other parties willing to cost share the national response to an exotic environmental pest or disease incursion. The NBMG's role is to make decisions on the technical feasibility and cost beneficially of eradicating an exotic pest or disease in accordance with a national response plan and agreed cost shared budget. The number of members is determined on a case by case basis in accordance with the NEBRA.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderNational Environmental Biosecurity Response Agreement1/07/20120No18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe National Committee for Land Use and Management Information coordinates the development of consistent land use, land cover, ground cover and land management practice data and information products through the Australian Collaborative Land Use and Management Program. Membership includes officials from each state and territory as well as Commonwealth organisations.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/199918NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Department of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/aclump/about-aclump Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe National Committee on Soil and Terrain (NCST) is a national coordinating committee, which provides national leadership, coordination, direction and advocacy for matters relating to soil and terrain. The NCST provides a national forum to discuss and exchange views and information and plays a key role in developing an agreed framework and national standards for soil and terrain assessment. It also encourages capacity building in soil and terrain matters within Government agencies, educational institutions and the community. The NCST also provides strategic oversight to the Australian Collaborative Land Evaluation Program. Committee membership includes representatives from Australian, state and territory government agencies with responsibility for soil and land management.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/199214NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesGPO Box 1666CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.clw.csiro.au/aclep/http://www.clw.csiro.au/aclep/publications/reports.htm Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Forest Inventory Steering Committee (NFISC) guides the National Forest Inventory, which is a partnership between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments "to be the authoritative source of information for national and regional monitoring and reporting to support decision making on all of Australia's forests". The NFISC consists of representative from each state and territory plus a representative from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. The NFISC reports to the Forestry and Forest Products Committee (FFPC) as a subordinate body that supports FFPC.Committee, Council, Board, ForumForestry and Forest Products Committee (FFPC)1/11/198810NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe National Management Group (NMG) is the decision making body for national exotic plant pest and animal disease eradication programmes under the Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement (EADRA) established in 2002 and the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) established in 2005. The NMG is chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. The membership comprises senior officials as all governments and industry parties cost sharing the national response to an exotic pest or disease incursion. The NMG's role is to make decisions on the technical feasibility and cost-benefit for eradicating an exotic pest or disease in accordance with a national response plan and agreed cost shared budget. The number of members is determined on a case by case basis in accordance with the EADRA and EPPRD.OtherThe Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement (EADRA) and the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD)1/07/20020No18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC) provides advice and information to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources on rural adjustment; regional issues; training; and, any other matters at the Minister's request. Under the Rural Adjustment Act 1992, NRAC may consist of up to eight members with experience and knowledge relevant to Australian agriculture: - A chairperson - An officer of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - A state or territory representative - A National Farmers' Federation representative - Up to four members with expertise in economics, financial administration, banking, sustainable agriculture, regional adjustment, regional development, farm management or training.Act / RegulationRural Adjustment Act 19921/12/19998YesPrime MinisterYesDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/nrachttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/nrac Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Northern Prawn Fishery Management Advisory Committee (NORMAC) is the principle advisory body for providing the AFMA Commission advice on the management of the Commonwealth 's Northern Prawn Fishery. Management Advisory Committees (MACs) are a major source of advice to AFMA, reflecting the experience and expertise of the range of stakeholders with interest in the fishery or fisheries covered by the MAC. MACs play a vital role in helping AFMA to fulfil its legislative functions and effectively pursue its objectives by acting as the main advisory body and link between AFMA and those with an interest in the fishery. MACs also provide advice to AFMA on a variety of issues including fisheries management arrangements, research, compliance and management costs. In general, MACs provide a forum where issues relating to a fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. The outcomes of these deliberations determine the recommendations that the MAC will make to the AFMA Commission. Generally, MACs are made up of members from commercial industry, fisheries management, the scientific community, the recreational fishing sector, the environment/conservation sector and, in some instances, the state governments. A typical MAC consists of an independent chairperson, an AFMA member, a research member, a recreational fishing member and up to four industry members and an environment/conservation member. Each MAC has an executive officer responsible to the chairperson. Members are generally appointed for terms of up to three years.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 199110/11/20149YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Fisheries Management AuthorityLevel 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/committees/northern-prawn-management-advisory-committee/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority (NTFJA) has responsibility for the management of the following fisheries in all waters adjacent to the Northern Territory: - Timor Reef Fishery - Demersal Fishery - Finfish Trawl Fishery - Offshore Net and Line Fishery. These fisheries are managed in accordance with the provisions of the Northern Territory Fisheries Act 1988. The Authority manages certain fisheries resources prescribed under Northern Territory law. Members include the Commonwealth and Northern Territory ministers with portfolio responsibility for fisheries.Act / RegulationCommonwealth Fisheries Act 1952; on 2 February 1995 the body became subject to the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Northern Territory Fisheries Act 19883/02/19952NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)YesDepartment of Agriculture and Water ResourcesGPO Box 3000DarwinNT801Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/joint-authority-fisheries/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Plant Health Committee (PHC) is a sub-committee of the National Biosecurity Committee. The principal objective of PHC is to improve plant biosecurity outcomes, manage plant biosecurity risks and facilitate domestic trade within Australia through national leadership, strategic direction and collaboration with stakeholders. PHC members contribute to the development of national plant health policy, capacity and capability by representing their governments on plant health issues within PHC's responsibilities. PHC membership comprises representatives from the: - The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer) - NSW Department of Primary Industries - Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (Victoria) - Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries (NT) - Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (Tasmania) - Department of Primary Industries and Regions (SA) - Department of Agriculture and Food (WA) - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Qld) - Territory and Municipal Services Directorate (ACT) PHC observers are: - Plant Health Australia - Chair of Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostics - Chair of Subcommittee on National Plant Health Surveillance - Chair of Subcommittee on Domestic Quarantine and Diagnostic Standards PHC is chaired on a rotational basis (currently the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources).Committee, Council, Board, ForumNational Biosecurity Committee (NBC)30/06/19939NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAgriculture Senior Officials Committee - National Biosecurity CommitteeGPO Box 858CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal-plant-health/plant/committees/phc Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Queensland Fisheries Joint Authority (QFJA) has responsibility for the management of the following fisheries in all waters adjacent to Queensland: - Gulf of Carpentaria Inshore Fin Fish Fishery - Gulf of Carpentaria Line Fishery - Gulf of Carpentaria Developmental Fin Fish Trawl Fishery. These fisheries are managed in accordance with the provisions of the Queensland Fisheries Act 1994. Membership comprised of: - Queensland Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation - Queensland Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Deputies comprised of: - Managing Director Australian Fisheries Management Authority - General Manager Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Deputy Director General - Fisheries, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - Deputy Director - Fisheries, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.Act / RegulationFisheries Management Act 19917/02/19952NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)YesDepartment of Agriculture and Water ResourcesGPO Box 46BrisbaneQLD4001Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/joint-authority-fisheries/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Registration Liaison Committee is the main consultative forum between Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and state, territory and Commonwealth agencies about to operational management of the National Registration Scheme. The committee comprises the APVMA chairperson and representatives from the state/territory agencies in Australia and New Zealand with responsibility for primary industry, agriculture and biosecurity.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/09/199314NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNo, but noted in parent's annual reportAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority18 Wormald StreetSymonstonACT2609Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Research, Development and Extension Governance Committee (RDandE) Committee is a sub-committee of the Australian Fisheries Management Forum. The Committee provides ad hoc advice and undertakes ad hoc studies for the AFMF. The RDandE Committee may comprise fisheries managers and scientists from the Commonwealth, state and territory fisheries agencies, as well as from the FRDC and CSIRO.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAustralian Fisheries Management Forum1/07/199110NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Fisheries Management Forum Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesRiver Murray Operations Committee (RMOC) is established to provide support and advice to the Basin Officials Committee (BOC) on responsibilities with regards to River Murray Operations. It will provide formal oversight of River Murray Operations which are managed by the Authority on behalf of the relevant contracting governments in accordance with various provisions of the agreement.Act / RegulationWater Act 200727/11/20147NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements and http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/about/budget/2015-16/2015-16_agriculture_paes.pdf Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe selection committee provides important transparency and independence in the appointment of Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) directors. At the request of the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the RIRDC Selection Committee will conduct a selection process to identify candidates for nomination to the minister for appointment as RIRDC directors. Membership includes a presiding member and up to four other members nominated by the presiding member, in consultation with the RIRDC representative organisations. All selection committee members are appointed by the minister.Act / RegulationPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 19891/07/19905YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledRural Industries Research and Development Corporation Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesSAFEMEAT is a partnership between the red meat and livestock industry and the state and federal Governments of Australia. This partnership ensures that Australian red meat and livestock products achieve the highest standards of safety and hygiene from the farm to the consumer. SAFEMEAT initiates research and development, develops communication linkages, monitors the status of Australia's products, reviews standards and examines emerging issues that could have future impacts on the industry. The SAFEMEAT secretariat is undertaken by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. Funding for the secretariat is provided by Meat and Livestock Australia Ltd. The SAFEMEAT Partnership members currently are: - Chair - Australian Dairy Farmers Ltd - The Australian Government Department of Agriculture - Australian Livestock Exporters' Council - Australian Lot Feeders' Association - Australian Meat Industry Council - Cattle Council of Australia - Department of Environment and Primary Industries Victoria (representing State/Territory Agriculture Departments) - Safe Food Queensland (representing State/Territory Meat Industry Authorities) - Sheepmeat Council of Australia - Australian Pork Limited - Goat Industry Council of Australia Observers: - Animal Health Australia - Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association Limited - Meat and Livestock Australia - Wool Producers Australia - Australian Livestock Marketing Association - Dairy AustraliaOtherSAFEMEAT is a partnership between the red meat and livestock industry and the state and federal governments1/07/199812NoMinisterialYesDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://safemeat.com.au/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Scientific Advisory Group is a high-level group which may be asked to examine or provide comment on any aspect of a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA), under the Biosecurity Regulation 2016. This includes examining or providing comment on issues that have arisen during the development of a BIRA. Standing members of the group will include a chair, an economist and a person experienced in risk analysis. Outside of the standing members, the composition of the group will be decided depending on the BIRA to be conducted. The Scientific Advisory Group will be established upon commencement of a BIRA. Once established, the Scientific Advisory Group will replace the Eminent Scientists Group.Act / RegulationBiosecurity Act 201516/06/20160YesOtherDirector of BiosecurityDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resourcesc/o 18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australia Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Seafood Export Consultative Committee (SECC) is the principal consultative forum for the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to consult with the seafood industry on technical and administrative matters in relation to the export of fish and fish products. SECC provides a forum for formal consultation between the department and the export seafood industry on matters such as export fees and changes, market access priorities and technical market access issues.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200310NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/partnerships/consultative-committees/SECC Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesShark-Plan Representative Group (SRG) was established in 2013 to oversee and report on the implementation of Australia's National Plan of Action for the Management and Conservation of Sharks - Shark-Plan 2. It will meet annually to review, monitor and report on the implementation of Shark-Plan 2 actions by jurisdictions; oversee preparation of advice to the Committee on Fisheries (FAO COFI) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation on Australian shark conservation commitments; and identify and provide advice on progress taking place in addressing gaps in shark management and conservation issues as they relate to Shark-Plan 2. Membership of SRG includes representatives from the Northern Territory and state fisheries agencies; Australian Fisheries Management Authority; Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (including the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences); Australian Government Department of the Environment (including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority); Fisheries Research Development Corporation; commercial and recreational fishers; and environmental non-government organisations.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAustralian Fisheries Management Forum2/07/201320NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/fisheries/environment/sharks/sharkplan2/shark_representative_group Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationIn 2009, the South East Trawl MAC (SETMAC) and the Gillnet Hook and Trap MAC (GHATMAC) were combined to form the South East Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC). SEMAC provides management advice to AFMA on the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF). In July 2010 SEMAC's role was expanded to include providing management advice for the Small Pelagic Fishery (formerly the responsibility of the SPFMAC) and the Southern Squid Jig Fishery (formerly the responsibility of the Squid MAC). MACs are a major source of advice to AFMA, reflecting the experience and expertise of the range of stakeholders with interest in the fishery or fisheries covered by the MAC. MACs play a vital role in helping AFMA to fulfil its legislative functions and effectively pursue its objectives by acting as the main advisory body and link between AFMA and those with an interest in the fishery. MACs also provide advice to AFMA on a variety of issues including fisheries management arrangements, research, compliance and management costs. In general, MACs provide a forum where issues relating to a fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. The outcomes of these deliberations determine the recommendations that the MAC will make to the AFMA Commission. MACs are made up of members from commercial industry, fisheries management, the scientific community, the recreational fishing sector, the environment/conservation sector and, in some instances, the state governments.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 199110/11/19919YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilLevel 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/committees/small-pelagic-fishery-resource-assessment-group/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Southern Bluefin Tuna Management Advisory Committee (SBTMAC) is the principal forum in which issues relating to the management of the domestic Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery are discussed. Management Advisory Committees (MACs) are a major source of advice to AFMA, reflecting the experience and expertise of the range of stakeholders with interest in the fishery or fisheries covered by the MAC. MACs play a vital role in helping AFMA to fulfil its legislative functions and effectively pursue its objectives by acting as the main advisory body and link between AFMA and those with an interest in the fishery. MACs also provide advice to AFMA on a variety of issues including fisheries management arrangements, research, compliance and management costs. In general, MACs provide a forum where issues relating to a fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. The outcomes of these deliberations determine the recommendations that the MAC will make to the AFMA Commission. Generally, MACs are made up of members from commercial industry, fisheries management, the scientific community, the recreational fishing sector, the environment/conservation sector and, in some instances, the state governments. A typical MAC consists of an independent chairperson, an AFMA member, a research member, a recreational fishing member, up to four industry members and an environment/conservation member. Each MAC has an executive officer responsible to the chairperson. Members are generally appointed for terms of up to three years.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 199110/11/19919YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Fisheries Management AuthorityLevel 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/committees/southern-bluefin-tuna-management-advisory-committee/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Statutory Fishing Rights Allocation Review Panel (SFRARP) reviews certain decisions made by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority. It consists of the principal member up to five other members, appointed by the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. The ongoing role for SFRARP is currently under review.Act / RegulationFisheries Management Act 19912/07/19916YesMinisterialDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/sfrarp Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Sub-Antarctic Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (South MAC) is the principle advisory body for providing the AFMA Commission advice on the management of the Commonwealth 's Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) Fishery and Macquarie Island Toothfish Fishery. This includes consideration of the outcomes and implications for Australian fishers from the meetings of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR XXXI). Management Advisory Committees (MACs) are a major source of advice to AFMA, reflecting the experience and expertise of the range of stakeholders with interest in the fishery or fisheries covered by the MAC. MACs play a vital role in helping AFMA to fulfil its legislative functions and effectively pursue its objectives by acting as the main advisory body and link between AFMA and those with an interest in the fishery. MACs also provide advice to AFMA on a variety of issues including fisheries management arrangements, research, compliance and management costs. In general, MACs provide a forum where issues relating to a fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. The outcomes of these deliberations determine the recommendations that the MAC will make to the AFMA Commission. Generally, MACs are made up of members from commercial industry, fisheries management, the scientific community, the recreational fishing sector, the environment/conservation sector and, in some instances, the state governments. A typical MAC consists of an independent chairperson, an AFMA member, a research member, a recreational fishing member, up to four industry members and an environment/conservation member. Each MAC has an executive officer responsible to the chairperson. Members are generally appointed for terms of up to three years.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 199110/11/19919YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilLevel 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/committees/sub-antarctic-management-advisory-committee-southmac/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Sub-committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) is an advisory committee to the Animal Health Committee (AHC). SCAAH provides high-level scientific and technical advice to AHC, supporting policy and programme development regarding national aquatic animal health issues. SCAAH membership comprises representation from the Australian, state and Northern Territory and New Zealand governments, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Australian Animal Health Laboratory (CSIRO AAHL) and Australian universities. SCAAH is chaired by a member of AHC.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAnimal Health Committee1/07/200912NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / Council18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal-plant-health/aquatic/committees/sub-committee_on_aquatic_animal_health_scaah Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Sub-Committee on Domestic Quarantine and Market Access (SDQMA) aims to develop, maintain and improve harmonised, transparent and scientifically justified plant biosecurity measures that facilitate market access for plants and plant products for domestic markets, whilst minimising risks associated with the spread of regulated pests to unaffected regions and states. SDQMA members include senior plant health regulators from the state and territory Government departments of agriculture or primary industries and representatives from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. Plant Health Australia has observer status.Committee, Council, Board, ForumPlant Health Committee30/06/19939NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilPlant Health CommitteeGPO Box 858CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.dqmawg.org.au/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Sub-committee on National Plant Health Surveillance (SNPHS) is a sub-committee of the Plant Health Committee. Its principal focus is to maintain and improve Australia's plant health surveillance capacity and capability in support of the economy, environment and community. The SNPHS membership includes representatives from state and territory governments, the Commonwealth, Plant Health Australia, the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre and CSIRO. Representatives from forestry and the Sub-committee on Plant Health Diagnostics attend as observers. The chair is selected from members of SNPHS and agreed by consensus of the membership. Secretariat services are provided by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.Committee, Council, Board, ForumPlant Health Committee30/06/201110NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilPlant Health CommitteeGPO Box 858CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/plant/health/committees/snphs Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Sub-committee on Plant Health Diagnostics (SPHD) is a Sub-committee of Plant Health Committee (PHC) and aims to sustain and improve the quality and reliability of plant pest diagnostics in Australia. SPHD includes representation from the Australian, state and territory governments, Plant Health Australia, Plant Biosecurity CRC and CSIRO. New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries and a representatives from the Subcommittee on National Plant Health Surveillance and forestry are observers on the committee. Secretariat services are provided by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.Committee, Council, Board, ForumPlant Health Committee30/06/200314NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilPlant Health CommitteeGPO Box 858CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://plantbiosecuritydiagnostics.net.au/sphds/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe role of the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Assessment Committee (SDLAAC) is to assess and advise the Basin Officials Committee (BOC) on proposed measures which may provide an opportunity to adjust Sustainable Diversion Limits (SDL). These include supply measures such as works or changes in river operation and management rules which increase the quantity of water available to be taken for consumptive use; and efficiency measures through infrastructure works and upgrades which decrease the quantity of water required for consumptive uses. SDLAAC will also advise BOC on constraint measures which remove or ease constraints on the capacity to deliver environmental water, such as the raising of bridges and acquisition of easements. The Constraints Management Strategy (CMS), under the Basin Plan, will inform the Committee's assessment of constraint measures. The work of SDLAAC will be undertaken in three phases through to 2016, when it is expected to recommend a package of measures for potential SDL adjustment. BOC is responsible for choosing the final proposals to be included in this package. MDBA will then determine a likely SDL adjustment amount before proposing any SDL adjustments to the Minister for approval.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderIntergovernmental Agreement on Implementing Water Reform in the Murray Darling Basin24/02/20130NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNo, but noted in parent's annual reportMurray-Darling Basin Authorityhttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-mdba/governance/committeeshttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Living Murray Committee is an advisory committee of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority established by section 203 of the Water Act 2007, as amended, to provide advice on the Living Murray policy and operations. The Living Murray Committee is chaired by the Executive Director, Environmental Management and membership comprises officials from Australian, NSW, Victoria, South Australia and ACT governments.Act / RegulationWater Act 200714/05/20106NoOtherTBANo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements and http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/about/budget/2015-16/2015-16_agriculture_paes.pdf Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Northern Basin Advisory Committee (NBAC) was formed to give independent advice to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) on how an adaptive Basin Plan can be implemented in the northern Basin. Members of the Committee have been chosen because of their knowledge and experience on issues relevant to the Basin Plan. The Committee is working with the MDBA and others, to develop and implement a work programme, identifying and prioritising key northern Basin issues. The Committee meets five times per year, and has working groups focused on specific areas. Under their Terms of Reference, the role of the Committee is to advise MDBA on: - Development and implementation of the northern Basin work programme - Proposals to achieve water recovery or environmental outcomes in the northern Basin - Management or operational changes which could attribute to water recovery in the northern Basin - Any matter relating to Basin Plan implementation in the northern Basin. The Committee will help to strengthen communication between the MDBA and local communities, ensuring the Basin Plan is informed by local knowledge and perspectives.Act / RegulationWater Act 20072/07/200711YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO13 679 821 382Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityLevel 4, 51 Allara StCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/governance/northern-basin-advisory-committeehttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.mdba.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements and http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/about/budget/2015-16/2015-16_agriculture_paes.pdf Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) manages fisheries resources within the Torres Strait Protected Zone. Members include the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Queensland Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and forestry and the chair of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA). The members are supported by a number of Government agencies. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) manages fisheries on the high seas, within the 200 nautical mile Australian Fishing Zone and by agreement with the states to the low water mark. AFMA provides management and advisory services and implements appropriate fisheries management arrangements in the Torres Strait fisheries. The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources develops policies and programmes to address the effects of fishing on non-target species and the marine environment including: by catch policy; international and national action plans for seabirds, sharks and other marine species; use of marine protected areas and ecosystem-based regional marine planning under oceans policy. The Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as agent for the PZJA manages fisheries and licensing of commercial fishers operating in the Torres Strait. TSRA aims to improve the well-being of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal peoples living in the region by implementing programmes that address their socio-economic and health status.Act / RegulationTorres Strait Fisheries Act 1984, section 3015/02/19853NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)YesPO Box 7051CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://pzja.gov.au/http://pzja.gov.au/resources/publications/http://pzja.gov.au/resources/publications/annual-reports/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Tropical Tuna Management Advisory Committee (Tropical Tuna MAC) is the advisory body for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish, Western Tuna and Billfish and Skipjack Tuna fisheries. MACs are a major source of advice to AFMA, reflecting the experience and expertise of the range of stakeholders with interest in the fishery or fisheries covered by the MAC. MACs play a vital role in helping AFMA to fulfil its legislative functions and effectively pursue its objectives by acting as the main advisory body and link between AFMA and those with an interest in the fishery . The Committees also provide advice to AFMA on a variety of issues including fisheries management arrangements, research, compliance and management costs. In general, MACs provide a forum where issues relating to a fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed. The outcomes of these deliberations determine the recommendations that the MAC will make to the AFMA Commission. Generally, MACs are made up of members from commercial industry, fisheries management, the scientific community, the recreational fishing sector, the environment/conservation sector and, in some instances, the state governments.Act / RegulationFisheries Administration Act 199110/11/19919YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilLevel 6, 73 Northbourne AveCivicACT2600Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/committees/tropical-tuna-management-advisory-committee-tropical-tuna-mac/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Regulator is established under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 (the WELS Act) and is an officer of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, supported by staff within the Department. The WELS Regulator is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the WELS Scheme and ensuring that the objective of the WELS act to conserve water is met.Act / RegulationNational Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 20052/07/20050No, but noted in parent's annual reportDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources18 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.waterrating.gov.au/http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/accountability-reporting/annual-reportshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Agriculture and Water ResourcesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Western Australian Fisheries Joint Authority (WAFJA) has responsibility for the management of the following fisheries in waters adjacent to Western Australia: - Southern Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Managed Fishery - Northern Shark Fishery. This joint authority consist of the Commonwealth and the state/NT ministers responsible for fisheries, who collectively oversee the strategic direction of the fisheries. Routine management of fisheries under joint authority jurisdiction is carried out by the relevant state/NT management in accordance with its relevant fisheries legislation. These fisheries are managed in accordance with the provisions of the Western Australian Fish Resources Management Act 1994.Act / RegulationFisheries Management Act 19914/01/19952NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)YesDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources7th Floor, Dumas House, 2 Havelock StreetWEST PERTHWA6005Australiahttp://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/joint-authority-fisheries/http://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/joint-authority-fisheries/http://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/joint-authority-fisheries/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsThe Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL) is an industry services body or provider of marketing and research and development (RandD) services for the benefit of all stakeholders, principally egg producers. AECL is mainly funded through statutory levies, collected under the Egg Industry Service Provision Act 2002 (the Act) and Australian Government funds for the purposes of 'approved' RandD. AECL is a public, non-listed company and was registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on 18 November 2002 and commenced operations on 1 February 2003. The framework for AECL operations is established by the Act, the funding agreement with the Australian Government and the company's constitution. AECL services Australian egg producers irrespective of their size, location or farming system who distribute a wide variety of eggs and egg products to the local and international market. AECL is not an industry representative body.Act / RegulationEgg Industry Service Provision Act 2002, s618/11/20027YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledOtherBDO East Coast Partnership66 102 859 585Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesSuite 4.02, Level 4, 107 Mount StreetNorth SydneyNSW2060Australiahttp://www.aecl.org/http://www.aecl.org/about-us/strategic-plan/http://www.aecl.org/about-us/annual-reports/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsAustralian Livestock Export Corporation Ltd (LiveCorp) was declared under the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act (1997) (AMLI Act) as the live-stock export marketing body and the live-stock export research body for the Australian livestock export industry on 17 December 2004, with effect from 1 January 2005. LiveCorp was incorporated as a national, member-funded public company on 18 February 1998, and was declared as a donor company under the AMLI Act on 7 July 1998, with effect from that date. Its mission is to enhance the productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of Australia's livestock export industry by undertaking RDandE, providing technical support/services, and monitoring and reporting on programs and issues. The LiveCorp board is accountable to its members through the Corporations Act 2001 and to the Minister for Agriculture through the SFA 2010-14 for the expenditure of monies appropriated by Parliament.Act / RegulationAustralian Meat and Live-Stock Industry Act 1997, s60(3) and s60(3A)24/04/19987YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYesOtherNexia Australia88 082 408 740Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesLevel 1, 40 Mount StreetNorth SydneyNSW2060Australiahttps://www.livecorp.com.au/https://www.livecorp.com.au/livecorp-informationhttps://www.livecorp.com.au/annual-reports Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsThe Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is a research and development corporation for the red meat processing industry throughout Australia. AMPC's mandate is to support research, development and extension/education (RDandE) initiatives that are directed at improving the sustainability and efficiency of the meat processing industry. Red meat processor levies are strategically invested by AMPC in RDandE and marketing programmes aimed at delivering improvements to the processing sector and providing significant benefit to the whole of the red meat industry and the broader Australian community.Act / RegulationAustralian Meat and Live-Stock Industry Act 1997, s60(3AA) and s60(3AB)22/04/19989YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledOtherNexia Australia67 082 373 448Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesSuite 1, Level 5, 110 Walker StNorth SydneyNSW2060Australiahttp://www.ampc.com.auhttp://www.ampc.com.au/about-ampc/strategic-planshttp://www.ampc.com.au/about-ampc/corporate-publications/annual-reports Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsAustralian Pork Limited (APL) represents the coming together of three legacy organisations - Australian Pork Corporation; Pig Research and Development Corporation; and Pork Council of Australia. APL is a unique rural industry service body for the Australian pork industry. It is a producer-owned company delivering integrated services that enhance the viability of Australia's pig producers. The organisation aims to enhance opportunities for the sustainable growth of the Australian pork industry by delivering integrated marketing, innovation and policy services along the pork industry supply chain. APL pursues opportunities for the industry at both the domestic and international level. Funding for APL is primarily through statutory pig slaughter levies collected under the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999 with additional research specific funds provided by the Australian Government.Act / RegulationPig Industry Act 2001, s11(1)23/05/20009YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledErnst & Young83 092 783 278Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesLevel 2, 2 Brisbane AvenueBARTONACT2600Australiahttp://australianpork.com.au/about-us/australian-pork-limited/http://australianpork.com.au/library-resources/publications/strategic-plans/http://australianpork.com.au/library-resources/publications/annual-reports/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsAustralian Wool Innovation Limited (AWI) is a not-for-profit company owned by more than 25,000 Australian wool levy payers who have registered as AWI shareholders. The company has a statutory funding agreement under, which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government. The company invests in research and development; marketing and promotion to enhance the profitability, international competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian wool industry; and to increase the demand and market access for Australian wool.Act / RegulationWool Services Privatisation Act 2000, s30(1)30/04/200210YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledPricewaterhouseCoopers12 095 165 558Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesLevel 6, 68 Harrington StreetThe RocksNSW2000Australiahttp://www.wool.com/http://www.wool.com/about-awi/how-we-consult/awi-business-cycle/http://www.wool.com/about-awi/shareholder-information/annual-reports/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsDairy Australian Limited 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 then Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as the industry services body and has a statutory funding agreement under which it receives industry levies and matching funds from the Australian Government. Dairy Australia Limited has a board of nine directors who are appointed by members.Act / RegulationDairy Produce Act 1986, s131/07/20039YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYesDeloitte60 105 227 987Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesLevel 5, IBM Centre, 60 City RoadSouthbankVIC3006Australiahttp://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Industry-information/About-Dairy-Australia/Publications-2/Strategic-Plan.aspxhttp://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Industry-information/About-Dairy-Australia/Publications-2/Annual-Reports.aspx Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsForest and Wood Products Australia Limited (FWPA) is a not-for-profit company that provides national, integrated research and development services to the Australian forest and wood products industry. FWPA are committed to helping the forest and wood products industry to be collaborative, innovative, sustainable and competitive against other industries and products available in the marketplace. The company was declared, on 3 September 2007, by the then Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to be the industry services body under section 11 of the Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2007 (the Act). FWPA 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.Act / RegulationForestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2007, s11(1)20/08/20079YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledOtherCrowe Horwath75 127 114 185Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesLevel 11, 10-16 Queen StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.fwpa.com.au/http://www.fwpa.com.au/about-us/corporate-documents.htmlhttp://www.fwpa.com.au/about-us/corporate-documents.html Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsHorticulture Innovation Australia Limited (HIAL) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned research and development company. It works in partnership with Australia's horticulture industries to invest in research, development and marketing programmes that provide benefit to industry and the wider community. HIAL was declared on 25 November 2014, by the then Minister for Agriculture 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. A board of nine directors is appointed by members.Act / RegulationHorticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000, s9(1)25/11/20149YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledErnst & Young71 602 100 149Department of Agriculture and Water ResourcesLevel 8, 1 Chifley SquareSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.horticulture.com.au/http://www.horticulture.com.au/about-2/http://www.horticulture.com.au/about-2/http://www.horticulture.com.au/levy-industry-financial-statements/ Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsMeat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA) delivers marketing and research programmes for Australia's cattle, sheep and goat producers. MLA has over 47,500 livestock producer members who have stakeholder entitlements in the company. MLA is primarily funded by transaction levies paid on livestock sales by producers. The Australian Government also contributes a dollar for each dollar MLA spends in research and development. This is supplemented by cooperative contributions from individual processors, wholesalers, food service operators and retailers. Processors and live animal exporters also pay levies under contract to MLA. The company is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 69 of the Australian Meat and Live-Stock Industry Act 1997. MLA is not the only beneficiary of transaction levies; it is one of three organisations, including Animal Health Australia and the National Residue Survey, that receive a proportion of the funds. MLA has a board of 11 directors, appointed by members.Act / RegulationAustralian Meat and Live-Stock Industry Act 1997, s60(1) and s60(2)18/02/199811YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledErnst & Young39 081 678 364Level 1, 40 Mount StreetNorth SydneyNSW2060Australiahttp://www.mla.com.au/Homehttp://www.mla.com.au/About-MLA/Planning-and-reporting/Corporate-documentshttp://www.mla.com.au/About-MLA/Planning-and-reporting/Annual-reporting Agriculture and Water ResourcesC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsSugar Research Australia (SRA) invests in and manages a portfolio of research, development and extension projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry. An industry-owned company, SRA are funded by a statutory levy paid by grower and milling businesses. SRA also receives matching funds from the Australian Government and grants from the Queensland Government and other bodies.Act / RegulationSugar Research and Development Services Act 2013, s9(1)1/07/20138YesStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledKPMG16 163 670 068Department of Agriculture and Water Resources50 Meiers RdIndooroopillyQLD4068Australiahttp://www.sugarresearch.com.au/http://www.sugarresearch.com.au/page/About_SRA/Corporate_publications/http://www.sugarresearch.com.au/page/About_SRA/Corporate_publications/ Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingStay Smart Online (SSO) is the Australian Government's online safety and security service, designed to help everyone understand the risks and the simple steps to take to protect personal and financial information online. The SSO Alert Service, website and Stay Smart Online Week were developed to recognise that online safety is an important area of Government responsibility. The website provides support so we are better equipped to protect ourselves online, while the Alert Service provides important information about current and imminent threats and the steps individuals need to take to protect their data. The SSO programme is an Australian Government initiative currently hosted by the Department of Communications, which works with a range of other Australian Government agencies and security organisations. Stay Smart Online includes the Stay Smart Online Week Steering Group who are representatives of organisations (partners) which participate in the Stay Smart Online Week. Stay Smart Online Week Steering Group has no formal appointments.Minister2/07/20080NoOtherTBANoAttorney-General's Department38 Sydney AvenueForrestACT2603Australiahttps://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/internet/stay-smart-online YesAttorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and strengthen our national security and emergency management. The department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio, for which the Attorney-General and the Minister for Justice are responsible. The department is structured into four groups to effectively and efficiently deliver programs against strategic aims and broader portfolio objectives: - National Security and Emergency Management Group - Civil Justice and Corporate Group - Criminal Justice Group, and - the Australian Government Solicitor. As of 1 July 2015, the department includes the Australian Government Solicitor.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders1/01/1901Social Security and Welfare; Public Order and SafetyYes - Department1,736YesANAO92 661 124 4361,040,503401,9033-5 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttps://www.ag.gov.auhttps://www.ag.gov.au/About/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/AnnualReports/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Pages/default.aspx Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) provides independent merit reviews of decisions made by Australian Government ministers and departments, and other organisations under Commonwealth laws. The AAT most commonly review decisions relating to child support, family assistance and social security, visas, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), taxation, veterans? entitlements, and workers compensation for employees covered by Commonwealth laws. We are independent of the person or department that made the original decision and we aim to make our review process accessible, fair, just, economical, informal and quick.Act / RegulationAdministrative Appeals Tribunal Act 19751/07/1976Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency610YesANAO90 680 970 626166,238164,865Level 6, 83 Clarence StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.aat.gov.auhttp://www.aat.gov.au/about-the-aat/corporate-information/corporate-and-strategic-planshttp://www.aat.gov.au/Publications/AnnualReport.htmhttps://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Pages/default.aspx Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) commenced on 30 December 2006 under the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006. The role of the Integrity Commissioner, who is supported by ACLEI, is to detect, investigate and prevent corruption in the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (including the Australian Crime Commission and the former CrimTrac Agency); the Australian Federal Police (including ACT Policing); the Australian Transaction Reporting and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), prescribed aspects of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (including the Australian Border Force); the former National Crime Authority, and any other Australian Government agency that is prescribed by regulation under the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006.Act / RegulationLaw Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 200630/12/2006Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency49YesANAO78 796 734 09311,04611,917GPO Box 605CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.aclei.gov.auhttps://www.aclei.gov.au/about/corporate-informationhttps://www.aclei.gov.au/about/corporate-information/annual-reports Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is a Commonwealth law enforcement and criminal intelligence agency that commenced operations on 1 July 2016 following the merger of the Australian Crime Commission and CrimTrac. The ACIC was formed to strengthen the ability to respond to crime affecting Australia. The agency, through its investigative, research and information delivery services, will work with law enforcement partners to improve the ability to stop criminals exploiting emerging opportunities and perceived gaps in law enforcement information. The ACIC will carry out the following functions: - Provide strategic criminal intelligence assessments and advice on national criminal intelligence priorities - Conduct investigations and intelligence operations into federally relevant criminal activity - Collect, correlate, analyse and disseminate criminal information and intelligence - Provide nationally coordinated criminal history checks - Maintain a national database of criminal information and intelligence, and maintain national information capabilities and services to support policing and law enforcement - Undertake criminological research and communicate the findings.Act / RegulationAustralian Crime Commission Act 20021/07/2016Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency776YesANAO17 193 904 699172,829186,7304 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.acic.gov.auhttps://www.acic.gov.au/about-us/corporate-documentshttps://www.acic.gov.au/about-us/corporate-documentshttp://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2014-15/Pages/PortfolioBudgetStatements2014-15.aspx Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe AFP is the Australian Government's primary law enforcement agency. The role of the AFP is to enforce Commonwealth criminal law, to contribute to combating organised crime and to protect Commonwealth interests from criminal activity in Australia and overseas as a key member of the national security community. The AFP leads and contributes to many whole-of-government national security initiatives. Section 8 of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 outlines the functions of the AFP, which are: - the provision of police services in relation to the laws of the Commonwealth and the property of the Commonwealth (including Commonwealth places) and the safeguarding of Commonwealth interests - the provision of police services in relation to the Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory and Australia's external territories (Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island) - the provision of protective and custodial functions as directed by the minister - the provision of police services and police support services to assist or cooperate with an Australian or foreign law enforcement agency, intelligence or security agency, or government regulatory agency - the provision of police services and police support services to establishing, developing and monitoring peace, stability and security in foreign countries.Act / RegulationAustralian Federal Police Act 197919/10/1979General Public Services; Public Order and Safety6,137YesANAO17 864 931 1431,232,9501,375,11947 Kings AvenueBarton CANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://www.afp.gov.au/http://www.afp.gov.au/about-the-afp/governance/strategic-plan.aspxhttp://www.afp.gov.au/en/media-centre/publications.aspxhttp://www.afp.gov.au/en/media-centre/publications.aspx Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallAFSA is an executive agency in the Attorney-General's portfolio. AFSA is a dynamic organisation that facilitates improved and equitable financial outcomes for consumers, business and the community through excellence in service delivery. We are responsible for Australia's personal insolvency and personal property securities systems, which provide Australian consumers and business with enhanced financial risk management, investor confidence and a reduced cost of credit.Act / RegulationExecutive Agency, under Section 65 Public Service Act 19991/07/2000Public Order and SafetyYes - Executive Agency487YesANAO63 384 330 71794,307103,999..CANBERRAACT2600Australiahttps://www.afsa.gov.au/http://www.afsa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/strategic-planhttp://www.afsa.gov.au/about-us/annual-reporthttp://www.afsa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/financial-statements-and-policies/portfolio-budget-statements Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Human Rights Commission promotes and protects human rights in Australia including through: - resolving complaints of discrimination or breaches of human rights under federal laws - holding public inquiries into human rights issues of national importance - developing human rights education programs and resources for schools, workplaces and the community - providing independent legal advice to assist courts in cases that involve human rights principles - providing advice and submissions to parliaments and governments to develop laws, policies and programs - undertaking and coordinating research into human rights and discrimination issues. The Commission works closely with other government agencies, the business community, the non-government sector and individuals to fulfil its role. Additionally, the Commission works closely with other national human rights institutions, particularly through the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions to address major human rights issues in the region, and undertakes bilateral activities as part of the Australian Government's development program.Act / RegulationAustralian Human Rights Commission Act 198610/12/1986Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency116YesANAO47 996 232 60214,43920,854Level 3, 175 Pitt StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.humanrights.gov.au/https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/commission-general/publications/corporate-plan-2015-2016http://www.humanrights.gov.au/publications/annual-reportshttps://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/corporate-info/budget-2015-2016 Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. The Institute seeks to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice. Since July 1, 2011 the Australian Institute of Criminology, a Commonwealth statutory authority, is regulated under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The functions of the AIC include conducting criminological research; communicating the results of research; conducting or arranging conferences and seminars; and publishing material arising out of the AIC's work.Act / RegulationCriminology Research Act 19716/04/1971Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers46YesANAO63 257 175 2486,7057,93674 Leichardt StreetGRIFFITH CANBERRAACT2603Australiahttp://aic.gov.au/http://aic.gov.au/about_aic/corporate%20information/section8.htmlhttp://www.aic.gov.au/publications/current%20series/annualreport/11-20/2014.htmlhttp://aic.gov.au/about_aic/corporate%20information/budget.html Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) conducts inquiries into areas of law at the request of the Attorney-General of Australia. Based on its research and consultations throughout an inquiry, the ALRC makes recommendations to government so that government can make informed decisions about law reform. The ALRC is part of the Attorney-General's portfolio, however it is independent of government. The ALRC's objective is to make recommendations that: - bring the law into line with current conditions and needs - remove defects in the law - simplify the law - adopt new or more effective methods for administering the law and dispensing justice, and - provide improved access to justice. When conducting an inquiry, the ALRC also monitors other jurisdictions to ensure Australia compares favourably with international best practice. The ALRC aims to ensure that recommendations it makes do not trespass unduly on personal rights and liberties of citizens, or make those rights and liberties unduly dependent on administrative, rather than judicial, decisions and, as far as practicable, are consistent with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The ALRC must also have regard to any effect that its recommendations may have on the costs of access to, and dispensing of, justice.Act / RegulationAustralian Law Reform Commission Act 19961/01/1975Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency11YesANAO88 913 413 9142,7672,769Level 40, MLC Tower, 19 Martin PlaceSYDNEYNSW2000Australiahttp://www.alrc.gov.au/http://www.alrc.gov.au/about/corporate-information/corporate-planhttp://www.alrc.gov.au/about/annual-reports Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialASIO's role is to identify and investigate threats to security, wherever they arise, and to provide advice to protect Australia, its people and its interests. ASIO's functions are set out in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (the ASIO Act). Security is defined in the ASIO Act as espionage, serious threats to Australia's territorial and border integrity, sabotage, politically motivated violence, the promotion of communal violence, attacks on Australia's defence system, and acts of foreign interference. It also includes the carrying out of Australia's responsibilities to any foreign country in relation to threats to security with a particular focus on politically motivated violence.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)16/03/1949Public Order and Safety1,835YesANAO37 467 566 201499,931525,07770 Constitution AvenueParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.asio.gov.au/http://www.asio.gov.au/Publications/Strategic-Plan.htmlhttp://www.asio.gov.au/Publications/Report-to-Parliament/Report-to-Parliament.html Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallAUSTRAC's purpose is to protect the integrity of Australia's financial system and contribute to the administration of justice through our expertise in countering money laundering and the financing of terrorism. AUSTRAC operates with two important roles: - Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 obligations - AUSTRAC oversees the compliance of Australian businesses, defined as 'reporting entities', with their requirements under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 and the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988. These requirements include: implementing programs for identifying and monitoring customers and for managing the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing; reporting suspicious matters, threshold transactions and international funds transfer instructions; and submitting an annual compliance report. - AUSTRAC intelligence - In its intelligence role, AUSTRAC provides financial information to state, territory and Australian law enforcement, security, social justice and revenue agencies, and certain international counterparts. The intelligence provided has been analysed by highly qualified AUSTRAC personnel who use sophisticated tools to identify information that can assist AUSTRAC's partner agencies to investigate and prosecute criminal and terrorist enterprises in Australia and overseas.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)15/06/1988Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency308YesANAO32 770 513 37164,55168,204Level 7, Tower A, Zenith Centre, 821 Pacific HighwayChatswoodNSW2067Australiahttp://www.austrac.gov.au/http://www.austrac.gov.au/business_strategy.htmlhttp://www.austrac.gov.au/annual_report.htmlhttp://www.austrac.gov.au/budget.html Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Court is a superior court of record and a court of law and equity. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia from time to time. The primary functions of the Court are to, decide disputes according to law - promptly, courteously and effectively and, in so doing, to interpret the statutory law and develop the general law of the Commonwealth, so as to fulfil the role of a court exercising the judicial power of the Commonwealth under the Constitution.Act / RegulationFederal Court of Australia Act 19761/02/1977Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency1,077YesANAO49 110 847 399272,835336,786L16, Law Courts Building, Queens SquareSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.fedcourt.gov.au/http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/publications/annual-reportshttps://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2017-18/Pages/Portfolio-Budget-Statements-2017-18.aspx Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe functions of the National Archives of Australia are defined in the Archives Act 1983. These are broadly grouped into the following areas: - leading Australian Government agencies in creating and managing authentic, reliable and usable Commonwealth records by providing guidance and setting standards for the management of Australian Government information and records - authorising retention and disposal of Commonwealth records, including the identification of those records of national archival value - transferring records of national archival value from agencies and securing, describing and preserving them - making publicly available the archival resources of the Commonwealth in accordance with the Archives Act.Act / RegulationArchives Act 19836/06/1984Recreation and CultureYes - Executive Agency375YesANAO36 889 228 99268,45083,000Queen Victoria TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://naa.gov.au/http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/organisation/accountability/corporate-plan/index.aspxhttp://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/organisation/accountability/annual-reports/index.aspxhttp://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/organisation/accountability/budget/index.aspx Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallOffice of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is the Commonwealth's principal provider of professional legislative drafting and publishing services. OPC delivers timely, high quality drafting and advisory services for Bills, legislative instruments and other instruments, prepares compilations of laws as amended and publishes legislation and government notices on behalf of more than 70 agencies. OPC also provides comprehensive, free access to Commonwealth legislation and related material through the ComLaw website.Act / RegulationParliamentary Counsel Act 197015/05/1970General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency103YesANAO41 425 630 81715,20422,050Level 4, 28 Sydney AvenueFORRESTACT2603Australiahttp://www.opc.gov.auhttp://www.opc.gov.au/about/index.htmhttp://www.opc.gov.au/about/documents.htmhttp://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2014-15/Documents/29%20PBS%202014-15%20OPC.PDF Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent Australian Government agency established under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010. The OAIC has three primary functions: - privacy functions, conferred by the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and other laws - freedom of information functions, in particular, oversight of the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under that Act - government information policy functions, conferred on the Australian Information Commissioner under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010.Act / RegulationAustralian Information Commissioner Act 20101/11/2010General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency75Yes85 249 230 93710,36114,421175 Pitt StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.oaic.gov.auhttps://www.oaic.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/key-documents/https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/annual-reports/all/https://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Pages/default.aspx Attorney-General'sA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service established by Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law. The CDPP provides an effective, ethical, high quality and independent criminal prosecution service for Australia in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth.Act / RegulationDirector of Public Prosecutions Act 19835/03/1984Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers390YesANAO41 036 606 43681,77489,902Level 3, 28 Sydney AvenueForrestACT2603Australiahttp://www.cdpp.gov.auhttp://www.cdpp.gov.au/about-us/strategic-directions/http://www.cdpp.gov.au/publications/?publication_category=annual-reportshttp://www.cdpp.gov.au/publications/portfolio-budget-statements-2014-2015/ Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Administrative Review Council (ARC)'s role is to inquire into and advise on the federal administrative law system, administrative decision making practices and tribunal practice and procedure. It also promotes knowledge about the administrative law system and facilitates training of decision makers.Act / RegulationAdministrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, section 4815/12/197616YesGovernor-General in CouncilYesAttorney-General's Department3-5 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.arc.ag.gov.auhttp://www.arc.ag.gov.au/Publications/Reports/Pages/AnnualReports.aspx Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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.Act / RegulationAdmiralty Act 1988, section 425/04/19907NoGovernor-General in CouncilNo Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) is an online reporting tool, which provides access to general education advice, and refers reports to law enforcement and government agencies for further consideration and investigation, where appropriate. The ACORN: - reduces confusion around how and where to report cybercrime - provides a national picture of cybercrime and how it is affecting Australians - streamlines the process of referring cybercrime reports between law enforcement and other relevant government agencies - provides a central point for advice on avoiding cybercrime. The ACORN joint management group - includes membership from each Australian police agency, AGD, ACC, CrimTrac, ACCC, ACMA and ANZPAA, and is responsible for overseeing the ACORN's operation. The ACC chairs this body.OtherNational Plan to Combat Cybercrime1/07/20130 Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) is an online reporting tool, which provides access to general education advice, and refers reports to law enforcement and government agencies for further consideration and investigation, where appropriate. The ACORN: - reduces confusion around how and where to report cybercrime - provides a national picture of cybercrime and how it is affecting Australians - streamlines the process of referring cybercrime reports between law enforcement and other relevant government agencies - provides a central point for advice on avoiding cybercrime. The ACORN steering committee: - is responsible for strategic decision-making regarding the ACORN's operation (including funding or support) and currently includes executive level membership from CrimTrac, AGD, ACC, a user-agency representative and a representative of the ACORN Joint Management Group (JMG). AGD chairs this body.OtherNational Plan to Combat Cybercrime1/07/20130NoOtherTBA Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingAGS became part of the Attorney-General's Department on 1 July 2015. The AGS continues to operate as the pre-eminent provider of legal services to the Australian Government and its agencies and will have its own independent functional identity within the Department.Act / RegulationJudiciary Act 19031/07/20150No4 National CircuitBarton CANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://www.ags.gov.au/aboutus/index.html Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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 Australian Federal Police as required. The Institutes activities are aligned to Directions in Australia New Zealand Policing 2012-2015. Australian Institute of Police Management staff are employed under the Australian Federal Police Act 1979.Act / RegulationAustralian Federal Police Act 197925/10/19609NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerYesANAO17 864 931 143Australian Federal PoliceCollins Beach RoadManlyNSWAustralia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGAustralia-New Zealand Emergency Management Committee (ANZEMC) is the senior officials group supporting the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council on emergency management matters. The committee works to strengthen disaster resilience by providing strategic leadership on emergency management policy and supporting related capability and capacity development activities including the implementation of the National Strategy for Disaster Resilience. ANZEMC comprises senior representatives from the Australian, state and territory governments, the Australian Local Government Association and New Zealand. ANZEMC is co-chaired by the Secretary of the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department and a rotating state/territory representative.Committee, Council, Board, ForumLaw, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC)7/12/200923NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)No3-5 National CircuitBARTONACT2600Australia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationComprised of representatives from the finance industry, financial counselling services, banking sector, Commonwealth government, Australian Law Council and Insolvency Practitioners of Australia. The Forum provides high level business and economic advice to AGD on policy and reforms.Minister2/07/19960NoNo Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGCOAG Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC) assists the Council of Australian Governments by developing a national and Trans-Tasman focus on fighting crime and promoting best practice in law, criminal justice and community safety, including in policy, operations and service provision. The Council's work covers the following broad themes: - law enforcement and crime reduction - law reform, and - emergency management.COAG13/12/201320NoMinisterialhttp://www.lccsc.gov.au Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingComputer Emergency Response Team Australia (CERT Australia) (commonly referred to as 'the CERT') is the national computer emergency response team. It is the single point of contact for cyber security issues affecting major Australian businesses. The CERT is part of the Federal Attorney-General's Department, with offices in Canberra and Brisbane. The CERT is also part of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, sharing information and working closely with the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). In addition, the CERT works closely and shares information with its international counterparts. This means it is well connected and informed, so it is best placed to help businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks. The CERT is also a strong point of referral, which can lead to positive outcomes in terms of resolution and prosecution. The CERT provides advice and support on cyber threats and vulnerabilities to the owners and operators of Australia's critical infrastructure and other systems of national interest, including banking and finance, communications, energy, resources, transport and water. A compromise of these systems could result in significant impacts on Australia's economic prosperity, social wellbeing, national defence and security.Cabinet4/01/20100NoGovernor-General in CouncilNoANAOAttorney-General's Department3-5 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.cert.gov.au Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal hears and determines appeals from courts martial and Defence Force magistrates in respect of service offences by Australian Defence Force personnel.Act / RegulationDefence Force Discipline Appeals Act 19558/06/19550YesGovernor-General in CouncilNo, but noted in parent's annual reportFederal Court of Australia305 William StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.defenceappeals.gov.au/home Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Document Verification Service (DVS) Advisory Board is responsible for considering DVS operational policy, approving new user applications, compliance, accreditation, and risk management.Committee, Council, Board, ForumNational Identity Security Coordination Group1/07/20090NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNational Identity Security Coordination Group3-5 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Family Court of Australia is Australia?s specialist court dealing with family disputes, and hears appeals from decisions in family law matters of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The Family Court sits in each state and territory except Western Australia, where family law matters are heard by a state court, the Family Court of Western AustraliaAct / RegulationThe Constitution and the Family Law Act 19751/07/20160YesGovernor-General in CouncilFederal Court of Australia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Council advises the Commonwealth Attorney-General about family law matters, the Family Law Act 1975, and the provision of legal aid for family law matters. Members include a Family Court judge and other judges, persons appointed under the Public Service Act 1999, State public servants, family counsellors, family dispute resolution practitioners and other persons as the Attorney-General sees fit.Act / RegulationFamily Law Act 1975, section 11521/11/19760YesMinisterialYes3-5 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/FamilyLawCouncil/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/FamilyLawCouncil/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/FamilyLawCouncil/Pages/Annualreports.aspx Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Federal Circuit Court of Australia hears less complex disputes in matters under family, administrative, bankruptcy, industrial relations, migration and trade practices laws. It hears the majority of first instance family law matters. The Federal Circuit Court sits in all Australian states and territories.Act / RegulationThe Constitution and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 19991/07/20160YesGovernor-General in Council Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationReports to the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (through the National Justice and Policing Senior Officials Group). The Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group (FWPWG) brings together firearm registry managers and policy representatives from all jurisdictions (as well as the Australian Crime Commission, CrimTrac, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Institute of Criminology, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and the Defence Export Control Office), to facilitate improved national consistency in response to firearm and weapon issues.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/06/20010NoNo3-5 National CircuitBARTONACT2600Australia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Industry Consultation on National Security (ICONS) is a new CEO-level consultative body chaired by the Attorney-General. It provides a forum for the Australian Government to engage directly with Australia's business leaders on key national security issues. It also fulfils the Prime Minister's requirements for ministers to have a stakeholder consultation mechanism on deregulation and portfolio policy priorities.Minister8/05/20140NoNoAttorney-General's Department3-5 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 provides for the appointment of the Information Advisory Committee (IAC). The role of the IAC is to assist and advise the Australian Information Commissioner in matters relating to the performance of the Information Commissioner functions. Secretariat functions are provided by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. IAC members are appointed from a range of public and private sector organisations.Act / RegulationAustralian Information Commissioner Act 2010, section 271/11/20100NoMinisterialNoANAOOffice of the Australian Information CommissionerLevel 3, 175 Pitt StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.oaic.gov.auhttp://www.oaic.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/key-oaic-documents/ Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThree times per year meeting of a forum constituted by the Attorney-General's Department and intercepting agencies including the Australian Crime Commission and the Australian Federal Police to discuss technical and legal policy issues arising from interception activities.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer20/06/19950No3-5 National CircuitBARTONACT2600Australia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian, state and territory central authorities for intercountry adoption work together to ensure Australia's compliance with the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption. State and territory central authorities are responsible for the delivery of adoption services, including the assessment and approval of individual intercountry adoption applications. Representatives from the Australian, state and territory central authorities attend regular meetings (approximately four each year) to address issues affecting Australia's intercountry adoption program. Central Authorities' meetings are primarily held by video conference, which assists to maximise attendance.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderThe Hague Convention on intercountry adoption, implemented in Australia by the Family Law Act 1975 and regulations1/12/19980NoNo3-5 National CircuitBARTONACT2600Australiahttp://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/IntercountryAdoption/Consultationandengagement/Pages/default.aspx Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGInter-Governmental Committee on the Australian Crime Commission (IGC-ACC) 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. Members include Minister for Justice and the relevant Minister from each State/Territory (usually Police Ministers).Act / RegulationAustralian Crime Commission Act 2002, section 82/07/20039NoOtherTBA44 Mort StBraddonACT2612Australia Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesIts principal function is to furnish advice to the Minister and the Director-General of the Archives on matters that relate to the functions of the Archives. The Minister or the Director-General may refer matters relating to the functions of the Archives to the Council for advice, or the Council may offer advice of its own accord.Act / RegulationArchives Act 19836/06/198413YesOtherSenator and member of House of Representatives chosen by Parliament; other members appointed by Attorney-GeneralYesNational Archives of AustraliaQueen Victoria TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/organisation/advisory-council/index.aspxhttp://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/organisation/accountability/annual-reports/index.aspxhttp://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/organisation/accountability/budget/index.aspx Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe National Cybercrime Working Group was established by the then Standing Council of Attorneys-General to facilitate a national response to cybercrime. The group is chaired by the Secretary of the Australian Attorney-General's Department, and comprises representatives from state and territory police and justice agencies, the Australian Crime Commission, the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency and CrimTrac. The group advises the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council.Committee, Council, Board, ForumFormer Standing Council of Attorneys-General and reports to the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC)1/05/20100NoNo Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe National Identity Security Coordination Group (NISCG) comprises representatives from the Commonwealth, States and Territories and works to implement the National Identity Security (NIS) Strategy.COAG2/07/200712NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNo Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGNational Justice and Policing Senior Officials Group (NJPSOG) is the senior officials group providing support to the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC) on justice and policing issues. NJPSOG also operates as a forum to consider co-operation, efficiency and innovation in service delivery and administration by considering national and cross-jurisdictional approaches to administering justice and policing issues.Committee, Council, Board, ForumLaw, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC)4/07/20140NoOtherTBANo Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Tribunal aims to advance the process of reconciliation among all Australians by providing for recognition and protection of native title, establishing a mechanism for determining claims to native title and establishing ways in which future dealings affecting native title may proceed. The Native Title Act 1993 established the Native Title Registrar as the administrative head of the Tribunal. The Tribunal comprises the President, Members and Registrar, who are appointed by the Governor General.Act / RegulationNative Title Act 1993 (Cwlth)1/01/19940YesGovernor-General in CouncilNo, but noted in parent's annual reportFederal Court of AustraliaLevel 5, Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 1 Victoria AvenuePerthWA6000Australiahttp://www.nntt.gov.auhttp://www.nntt.gov.au/aboutus/Pages/Strategic-focus.aspxhttp://www.federalcourt.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/2013-14/part-5https://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2015-16/Documents/Portfolio-budget-statements/19-2015-16-PBS-Federal-Court.pdf Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGNatural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) Stakeholder Group is the primary, and the permanent, forum for the Commonwealth/Attorney-General's Department to consult with the States and Territories on the terms, conditions and scope and effectiveness of the NDRRA.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer28/05/20090 Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Precursor Advisory Group (PAG) is made up of Commonwealth, State and Territory Government stakeholders. Precursor chemicals at risk of diversion into illicit drug manufacture will be subject to a thorough risk assessment process and the Precursor Advisory Group will put forward risk mitigation approaches to relevant governments. The Attorney-General's Department provides secretariat support to the Group. The group reports to the Intergovernmental Committee on Drugs.Minister26/11/20100NoNo Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Precursor Industry Reference Group (PIRG) is made up of industry stakeholders who provide advice to the Precursor Advisory Group to assist it to fulfil its role to put forward to government risk mitigation approaches around precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of illicit drugs.Minister26/11/20100NoNoPrecursor Advisory Group Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Privacy Advisory Committee (PAC): - provides advice to the Information Commissioner on privacy issues and the protection of personal information - provides strategic input to key projects undertaken by the Information Commissioner - fosters collaborative partnerships between key stakeholders to further promote the protection of individual privacy - promotes the value of privacy to the Australian community, business and government - supports office accountability to external stakeholders. Secretariat functions provided by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Members except for the Information Commissioner (convener) are appointed by the Governor-General.Act / RegulationPrivacy Act 1988, section 821/07/20008NoGovernor-General in CouncilNoANAOOffice of the Australian Information CommissionerLevel 3, 175 Pitt StreetSydneyNSWAustraliahttp://www.oaic.gov.auhttps://www.oaic.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/key-documents/ Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Commission is investigating how institutions like schools, churches, sports clubs and government organisations have responded to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse.Act / RegulationLetters Patent and the Royal Commission Act 190211/01/20130NoAttorney-General's DepartmentLevel 17 Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer PlaceSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.auhttp://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2014-15/Documents/00%20Attorney-General%20s%20portfolio%20PBS%202014-15%20full%20book.PDF Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Commission is making inquiries into and reporting upon the Protection and Detention of children in the Northern Territory.Act / RegulationLetters Patent under the Royal Commission Act 19021/08/2016092 661 124 436Attorney-General's Departmenthttps://childdetentionnt.royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationSecret Network Owners Committee (SNOC) relates to management of the network for Secret level communications.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/06/200511No Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Senior Officers' Group on Organised Crime (SOGonOC) undertakes work on legislative interoperability and information sharing as part of developing a national coordinated response to organised crime. Develops measures to improve asset confiscation laws and the identification and pursuit of unexplained wealth. Reports to the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council.Committee, Council, Board, ForumLaw, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC)17/04/20090 Attorney-General'sB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN) for Critical Infrastructure Resilience is a set of bodies of industry and government representatives that meet to share information on issues relevant to the resilience of our critical infrastructure and the continuity of essential services in the face of all hazards. The activities of the TISN are driven by critical infrastructure owners and operators from seven Sector Groups. In addition, one Expert Advisory Group, and one Community of Interest provide advice on broad aspects of critical infrastructure requiring expert knowledge. The TISN is supported by the Attorney-General's Department and relevant Australian Government line agencies. Members of the TISN include owners and operators of critical infrastructure; and representatives from Australian, State and Territory government agencies, and peak national bodies. The Critical Infrastructure Advisory Council (CIAC) oversees the operation of the TISN and advises the Attorney-General on the national approach for a resilient critical infrastructure. CIAC is chaired by AGD. Its members include TISN group chairs, State and Territory officials, relevant Australian Government agencies, and the ANZCTC.Cabinet2/04/20030http://www.tisn.gov.au Attorney-General'sC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe company owns and operates the Law Courts Building in Queens Square, Sydney. The company is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments The Board comprises six members - three Commonwealth representatives appointed by the Commonwealth Attorney-General, and three NSW representatives appointed by the NSW Attorney-General.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership10/02/19756NoGovernor-General in CouncilDeloitte54 885 678 988Attorney-General's DepartmentLaw Courts BuildingQueens Square SydneyNSWAustraliahttp://www.lawcourtsltd.com.auhttp://www.lawcourtsltd.com.au/financial.htmlhttp://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2014-15/Pages/PortfolioBudgetStatements2014-15.aspx See AGD Programme 1.3 for Commonwealth contribution YesCommunications and the ArtsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe purpose of the Department of Communications is to promote an innovative and competitive communications sector, through policy development, advice and programme delivery, so all Australians can realise the full potential of digital technologies and communications services. The Department of Communications is responsible for 3 strategic priorities important for the growth and development of Australia: enhancing digital productivity, expanding digital infrastructure and promoting efficient communications markets. - Enhancing digital productivity: Rapid technological change is transforming the economy, with significant implications for productivity, competition and innovation. The speed and success with which certain sectors, and the economy as a whole, can adopt these technologies is of increasing importance to our national prosperity. We play a critical role in advising Government on opportunities arising from the innovative adoption and use of digital technologies. - Expanding digital infrastructure: Australia's economy and security increasingly relies on the availability and integrity of digital infrastructure, communications networks and systems. We advise Government on the necessary market settings to deliver competitive and efficient digital infrastructure to drive growth in the broader economy. - Promoting efficient communications markets: For Australians to fully benefit from communications, broadcasting, media and other services the markets that supply these services must be trusted and operate efficiently. We advise Government on the necessary market settings to promote competition, while ensuring access to basic services, making available socially valuable content, and safeguarding consumers from inappropriate content and unfair dealing.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders3/12/2007Transport and Communication; Recreation and CultureYes - Department552YesANAO51 491 646 7269,734,969113,8762 Phillip Law StreetCANBERRAACT2601Australiahttp://www.communications.gov.auhttps://www.communications.gov.au/who-we-are/department/corporate-planhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/annual_reportshttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australia Council is the Australian Government's principal arts funding and advisory body. It supports the creation, presentation and appreciation of excellence in the arts by providing assistance to Australian artists and arts organisations, and making art accessible to the public.Act / RegulationAustralia Council Act 1975, section 4; and continues through section 7 of the Australia Council Act 2013 (an update to the functions, powers and governance structure of the Council)13/03/1975Recreation and Culture109YesANAO38 392 626 187209,393211,494372 Elizabeth StreetSurry HillsNSW2010Australiahttp://www.australiacouncil.gov.auhttp://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/about/strategic-plan-and-corporate-plan/http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/media-centre/reports/http://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2014-15/Pages/PortfolioBudgetStatements2014-15.aspx Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe ABC is a national (publicly funded) broadcaster, providing news, current affairs and entertainment programming on television, radio and digital services across Australia. The ABC's principle function is to provide content which informs, educates and entertains all Australians, contributes to a sense of national identity and reflects the cultural diversity of the Australian community. The ABC is also required under its charter to provide an international broadcasting service to encourage an awareness of Australian news and attitudes overseas. In addition, the ABC has a role in promoting the performing arts in Australia.Act / RegulationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, section 51/07/1983Recreation and Culture4,111YesANAO52 429 278 3451,043,680700 Harris StreetUltimoNSW2007Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/http://about.abc.net.au/how-the-abc-is-run/our-plans/http://about.abc.net.au/how-the-abc-is-run/reports-and-publications/http://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the independent statutory authority tasked with ensuring most elements of Australia's media and communications legislation, related regulations, and numerous derived standards and codes of practice operate effectively and efficiently, and in the public interest. The ACMA is also a 'converged' regulator, created to bring together the threads of the evolving communications universe, specifically in the Australian context the convergence of the four 'worlds' of telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communications and the internet. Congruent with its converged nature, the ACMA bridges a diverse collection of legislated objectives. The agency has responsibilities under four principal acts: the Radio communications Act, the Telecommunications Act, the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act and the Broadcasting Services Act. There are another 22 Acts to which the agency responds in areas such as spam, the Do Not Call Register, and interactive gambling.Act / RegulationAustralian Communications and Media Authority Act 20051/07/2005Transport and Communication; Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency418YesANAO55 386 169 38698,35893,763Level 5, The Bay Centre, 65 Pirrama RoadPyrmontNSW2009Australiahttp://www.acma.gov.au/http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/About/Corporate/Accountability/acma-corporate-planhttp://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/Library/Corporate-library/Corporate-publicationshttp://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/About/Corporate/Accountability/budget-statements-acma Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallAFTRS is Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school and is regarded as one of the top 20 Film School's in the world - and the only Australian institution to make the list. Delivering advanced teaching and learning outcomes specifically for the screen arts and broadcast industry AFTRS is the only institution of its kind in Australia and was recently voted by the industry bible The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 25 film schools in the world, coming in at #20. AFTRS is the only Australian institution to make the list.Act / RegulationAustralian Film, Television and Radio School Act 19733/08/1973Recreation and Culture145YesANAO19 892 732 02122,68331,664Building 130, Entertainment QuarterMoore ParkNSW2021Australiahttp://www.aftrs.edu.auhttp://www.aftrs.edu.au/about/governance/corporate-planhttp://www.aftrs.edu.au/about/governance/annual-reportshttps://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2015-16/Pages/default.aspx Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian National Maritime Museum's (ANMM) role is to interpret, preserve and promote Australia's maritime heritage and culture. It fulfils this by undertaking research, acquisitions, managing its collections and heritage vessels and providing access through public programs and exhibitions. The ANMM's strategic direction is to explore and manage maritime heritage in ways that enlighten, inspire and delight people everywhere by: - Developing and managing the National Maritime Collection through research, acquisition, conservation, and interpretation; - Exhibiting the National Maritime Collection and other historical material; - Presenting maritime heritage information through public and learning programs, events, the internet and publications; and - Expanding sponsorship, marketing and other commercial revenue sources.Act / RegulationAustralian National Maritime Museum Act 199020/12/1990Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency125YesANAO35 023 590 98828,70737,116Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama RoadPYRMONTNSW2009Australiahttp://www.anmm.gov.auhttp://www.anmm.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/planning-and-reportinghttp://www.anmm.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/planning-and-reportinghttp://www.ag.gov.au/publications/budgets/budget2014-15/pages/portfoliobudgetstatements2014-15.aspx Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityPNFCMaterialAustralia Post provides postal services within Australia and between Australia and places outside Australia. Australia Post is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.Act / RegulationAustralian Postal Corporation Act 19891/07/1989Transport and CommunicationYesANAO28 864 970 5796,671,100111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.auhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallGifted to the Australian people in 1993 by Arthur and Yvonne Boyd the Bundanon property is located on 1,100 hectares of pristine bush land overlooking the Shoalhaven River, near Nowra in New South Wales, two and a half hours south of Sydney. The Australian Government established Bundanon Trust as a wholly owned Australian Government company limited by guarantee, with the Company holding the gift as a charitable trust. Bundanon Trust has been supported by the Australian Government since 1993. The Trust is also supported by the Australia Council for the Arts; the Macquarie Group Foundation; the Pratt Foundation and a range of other public and private sources.OtherCompany Limited by Guarantee22/03/1993Recreation and Culture23YesANAO72 058 829 2172,652170 Riversdale RoadIllarooNSW2540Australiahttp://www.bundanon.com.au/https://bundanon.com.au/about/http://www.bundanon.com.au/content/annual-reports Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallCreative Partnerships Australia (CPA) exists to increase business, philanthropic and social investment in Australia's arts, creative and cultural sectors. CPA does this by: - fostering a culture of private sector support for the arts; - growing the fundraising, development and service capacity of artists and arts organisations to receive private sector support; - facilitating arts-business partnerships; - supporting improved resilience and sustainability within the arts sector; and - encouraging and celebrating innovation and excellence in private sector support for the arts.OtherCompany Limited by Guarantee25/01/2013Recreation and Culture16YesANAO88 072 479 8354,176Level 4, 2-4 Kavanagh StreetSouthbankVIC3006Australiahttps://www.creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au/https://www.creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au/about-us/corporate-information/https://www.creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au/about-us/corporate-information/ Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House's strategic vision is to be bold, relevant, dynamic and authentic by: - Being a catalyst for uncensored conversations - Empowering and engaging communities - Being a welcoming and vibrant meeting place - A sustainable and thriving future Through its exhibitions and education programs, the Museum enables audiences to enjoy, appreciate and understand the role of democracy in the history and future of Australia. In addition, the Museum conserves, interprets and provides access to the significant heritage-listed Old Parliament House building for future generations. Old Parliament House was the home of Australia's Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988 and is an icon of outstanding national significance, symbolising a key period in the democratic history of Australia.Act / RegulationExecutive Agency, under Section 65 Public Service Act 19991/07/2008Recreation and Culture73YesANAO30 620 774 96318,57318 King George TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://moadoph.gov.au/http://moadoph.gov.au/about/corporate-documents/http://moadoph.gov.au/about/corporate-documents/http://moadoph.gov.au/about/corporate-documents/ Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is the nation's living archive, collecting, preserving and sharing our rich audio-visual heritage. Its mission is to develop and preserve a collection of significant Australian film, recorded sound, broadcast and new and networked media works, and to share the collection with audiences across Australia and overseas. In addition to its responsibility for collection development and preservation, the NFSA places priority on enhancing access to, and interpretation of, the collection for a wide range of audiences. The key priorities for the NFSA are: - developing the collection - at the core of activity is developing a national audio-visual collection to the highest curatorial standards - preserving the collection - ensuring permanent access to the national audio-visual collection - sharing the collection - making the national audio-visual collection available to the widest possible cross-section of the Australian public.Act / RegulationNational Film and Sound Archive of Australia Act 20081/07/2008Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency164YesANAO41 251 017 58825,83033,536McCoy CctACTONACT2600Australiahttp://www.nfsa.gov.auhttp://www.nfsa.gov.au/about/corporatehttp://www.nfsa.gov.au/about/corporatehttp://www.nfsa.gov.au/about/corporate/budget-statements/ Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe purpose of the National Gallery of Australia is to develop and maintain a national collection of works of art. It exhibits, or makes available for exhibition by others, works of art from the national collection or works of art that are in the possession of the Gallery and uses every endeavour to make the most advantageous use of the national collection in the national interest.Act / RegulationNational Gallery Act 19753/06/1976Recreation and Culture217YesANAO27 855 975 44947,415Parkes PlaceCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://nga.gov.auhttp://nga.gov.au/AboutUs/DOWNLOAD/StratPlan_2013-17.pdfhttp://www.nga.gov.au/AboutUs/Reports/index.cfmhttps://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2015-16/Documents/Portfolio-budget-statements/23-2015-16-PBS-NGA.pdf Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe role of the National Library of Australia is to ensure that documentary resources of national significance relating to Australia and the Australian people, as well as significant non-Australian library materials, are collected, preserved and made accessible either through the Library itself or through collaborative arrangements with other libraries and information providers. By offering a strong national focus and cooperating with others who share our goals, the Library supports learning, creative and intellectual endeavour, and contributes to the continuing vitality of Australia's diverse culture and heritage.Act / RegulationNational Library Act 196023/03/1961Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency383YesANAO28 346 858 07561,39975,603Parkes PlaceCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.nla.gov.au/http://www.nla.gov.au/corporate-documents/corporate-planshttp://www.nla.gov.au/corporate-documents/annual-reportshttp://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2014-15/Pages/PortfolioBudgetStatements2014-15.aspx Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe National Museum of Australia's role is to develop and maintain a national collection of historical material and increase awareness and understanding of Australia's history and culture. It fulfils this by undertaking research, managing its collections and providing access through public programs and exhibitions. It's mission is to promote an understanding of Australia's history and an awareness of future possibilities by: - developing, preserving, digitising and exhibiting a significant national collection; - taking a leadership role in research and scholarship; - engaging and providing access for audiences nationally and internationally; and - delivering innovative programmes.Act / RegulationNational Museum of Australia Act 19808/09/1980Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency226YesANAO70 592 297 96743,36549,357Lawson Crescent, Acton PeninsulaActonACT2600Australiahttp://www.nma.gov.auhttp://www.nma.gov.au/about_us/ips/strategic-planhttp://www.nma.gov.au/about_us/ips/annual-reporthttp://www.nma.gov.au/about_us/ips/budget Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe National Portrait Gallery of Australia (NPGA) houses the national collection of portraits of Australian culture and endeavour. Subjects in the collection are individuals who have, and who will continue to shape our nation and define our collective persona. As a member of a group of national collecting institutions, the NPGA is unique in its exclusive use of portraiture to explore Australian culture, history, individual achievement and identity. To build on these achievements and to continue to develop the NPGA as an inspirational museum of international standing, the NPGA has identified five strategic priorities. They are to: - develop the Collection - reach out and engage Australians - build our resource base - create a supportive culture; and - maintain and enhance our signature building.Act / RegulationNational Portrait Gallery of Australia Act 2012 National Portrait Gallery of Australia Regulations 2013 National Portrait Gallery of Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 20121/07/2013Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency49YesANAO54 742 771 19611,00215,881King Edward TerraceParkes CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.portrait.gov.auhttp://www.portrait.gov.au/content/policieshttp://www.portrait.gov.au/content/policieshttp://www.portrait.gov.au/content/finance Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyPNFCMaterialNBN Co Limited (NBN Co) is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company - a Government Business Enterprise - and is represented by Shareholder Ministers - the Minister for Communications and the Minister of Finance. The NBN Co goals are to deliver Australia's first national wholesale-only, open access broadband network to all Australians.Act / RegulationNational Broadband Network Companies Act 20119/04/2009Transport and CommunicationYesANAO86 136 533 7418,787,337Level 40-41, 360 Elizabeth StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.nbnco.com.au/http://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/about-nbn-co/corporate-plan.htmlhttp://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/about-nbn-co/corporate-plan/financial-reports.htmlhttps://www.communications.gov.au/documents/2015-16-comms-and-arts-paes Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallScreen Australia is the Commonwealth Government screen agency providing support to Australian film, television, documentary and digital media makers.Act / RegulationScreen Australia Act 20081/07/2008Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers97YesANAO46 741 353 18011,39489,840Level 7, 45 Jones StreetUltimoNSW2007Australiahttp://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/about_us/Corporate-Information.aspxhttp://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/about_us/Corporate-Information.aspxhttps://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2015-16/Pages/default.aspx Communications and the ArtsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialSBS is Australia's primary multicultural broadcaster whose principal function is to provide multilingual and multicultural radio, television and digital services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians, and, in doing so, reflect and promote Australia's multicultural society. SBS provides services, including in-language content for Australia's multicultural society, including ethnic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and contributes to the retention and continuing development of language and other cultural skills.Act / RegulationSpecial Broadcasting Service Act 199123/12/1991Recreation and Culture1,095YesANAO91 314 398 574280,058381,28314 Herbert StreetArtarmonNSW2064Australiahttp://www.sbs.com.au/http://www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/corporate/index/id/40/h/Policies-Publicationshttp://www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/corporate/view/id/111/h/Annual-Reportshttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Council advises the Board on matters relating to the Corporation's broadcasting programs.Act / RegulationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation Act 19831/07/198312YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Broadcasting Corporation700 Harris StreetUltimoNSW2007Australiahttp://about.abc.net.au/who-we-are/abc-advisory-council/ Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThis all-Indigenous Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation (ACIR) is appointed by the Minister for the Arts to advise on policy and program issues related to Indigenous repatriation from Australian and overseas collections. Members of the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation are appointed based on their knowledge, experience and understanding of repatriation issues. Members do not represent their community or their state or Territory of origin or residence. Committee comprises 5 Aboriginal members and one Torres Strait Islander member. Members must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have at least one of the following qualifications: - an understanding of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture and traditions - have previous or existing involvement in Indigenous repatriation, and/or - have experience in museum and/or cultural heritage work, and - hold a significant position or play an important role in their community in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.OtherIndigenous Repatriation Policy 201121/03/20126YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportarts.gov.au/indigenous/repatriation Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAustralia Post's Stakeholder Council is an external advisory group of 10 individuals whose role is to help Australia Post's communication and engagement with stakeholders. The council meets three times a year and is chaired by an Australia Post board member. Council members offer a range of views, representative of their roles and experience in small and medium business, industrial relations, direct marketing and corporate responsibility.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/199212YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNohttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesLegislation to establish the Children's eSafety Commissioner (CeSC) commenced on 1 July 2015. The CeSC is a independent statutory office within the Australian Communications and Media Authority. The Commissioner will take a national leadership role in online safety for children.Act / RegulationEnhancing Online Safety for Children Act 20151/07/20150NoOtherTBAYes12 212 931 598Australian Communications and Media AuthorityBenjamin Offices, Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.esafety.gov.auhttp://www.communications.gov.au/who-we-are/department/budget/2015-16-budget-communications-portfolio Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Classification Board is an independent statutory authority established under the National Classification Scheme, a legislated co-operative arrangement created 1 January 1996 between the Australian, state and territory governments that provides a national approach to classification. The board is responsible for classification decisions concerning films, computer games and publications. Principles for decision-making are set out in the National Classification Code. Separate guidelines for the classification of films, computer games and publications are established under the Scheme. The board comprises of a director, a deputy director, other board members and temporary board members.Act / RegulationClassification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 19951/01/199630YesGovernor-General in CouncilYesDepartment of Communications and the Arts23-33 Mary StreetSurry HillsNSW2001Australiahttp://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspxhttp://www.classification.gov.au/About/AnnualReports/Pages/Annual-reports.aspxhttp://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2015-16/Documents/Portfolio-budget-statements/PBS-Attorney-Generals-Department-2015-16.pdf Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Classification Review Board is an independent statutory authority set-up under the National Classification Scheme, a legislated co-operative arrangement created 1 January 1996 between the Australian, state and territory governments that provides a national approach to classification. The review board is a part-time board which meets to review a decision of the Classification Board as needed. Principles for decision-making are set out in the National Classification Code. Separate guidelines for the classification of films, computer games and publications are established under the Scheme. The review board comprises of a convenor, a deputy convenor and other review board members.Act / RegulationClassification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 19951/01/19968YesGovernor-General in CouncilYes23-33 Mary StreetSurry HillsNSW2001Australiahttp://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspxhttp://www.classification.gov.au/About/AnnualReports/Pages/Annual-reports.aspxhttp://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Budgets/Budget2015-16/Documents/Portfolio-budget-statements/PBS-Attorney-Generals-Department-2015-16.pdf Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Communications Sector Group (CSG) is a sub-forum of the Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN). CSG shares information and develops best practices to mitigate communications vulnerabilities. While TISN is managed by the Attorney-General's Department, the Department of Communications provides Secretariat support to the CSG. The CSG comprises representatives from the telecommunications, broadcasting, international submarine cable, postal sectors and from relevant state and territory agencies.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20030NoNo38 Sydney AvenueFORRESTACT2601Australiahttp://www.tisn.gov.au Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationPart of ACMA. A forum that deals with communications, law enforcement regulatory and operational matters.Committee, Council, Board, ForumCSER is an open forum and not a formal committee under s58 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 200528/10/20085NoOtherMember agenciesNoAustralian Communications and Media Authority Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe ACMA was required to establish a Consumer Consultative Forum under section 59 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005. The Consumer Consultative Forum (CCF) is chaired by an ACMA member, and assists ACMA to perform its functions in relation to matters affecting consumers. The aims of the CCF are to: - provide a forum to engage demand-side and supply-side interests on communications consumer issues; - ensure that the ACMA has access to representative perspectives on issues affecting consumers; - within the context of overall consumer interests, position the interests of systematically disadvantaged consumers. Membership includes representatives from consumer groups, industry bodies, and regulatory and government agencies.Act / RegulationAustralian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005, section 591/07/20056NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive Officer Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Copyright Tribunal of Australia is an independent body administered by the Federal Court of Australia. The Tribunal consists of a President, a number of Deputy Presidents and other members as appointed by the Governor-General. A presidential member must be a judge of the Federal Court of Australia. Other members must have a knowledge of, or experience in one of the areas of expertise as set out in s. 140(2) of the Copyright Act 1968, which includes law, industry, public administration and economics. The Tribunal has no physical resources of its own. The funds appropriated by Parliament for the purpose of the Tribunal are managed by the Federal Court of Australia. Registry services and administrative support for the Tribunal are provided by staff of the Federal Court. Generally, the Tribunal has jurisdiction with respect to the Statutory Licences and Voluntary Licences.Act / RegulationCopyright Act 19681/05/19690YesGovernor-General in CouncilNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAOLevel 17 Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer PlaceSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.copyrighttribunal.gov.au/ Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesSince 2000, the ACMA has maintained an emergency services advisory committee to assist the ACMA in performing its telecommunications functions in relation to the emergency call service. Membership of the Emergency Call Service Advisory Committee (ECSAC) is comprised of representatives from government, consumer groups, emergency service organisations, carriers, carriage service providers and the emergency call persons. ECSAC provides advice to the ACMA on a range of operational, performance and priority matters relating to the emergency call service and provides a forum for the exchange of views and discussion.Act / RegulationAustralian Communications and Media Authority Act, section 582/07/200024NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / Council Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Film Certification Advisory Board (FCAB) 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. Members include the chair (departmental official) and two other members appointed by the Minister for the Arts.Act / RegulationIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997 and Film Certification Advisory Board Rules 20085/02/20083YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual report Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationNational Broadband Network Liaison Group (NBNLG) is made up of representatives from the Department, NBN Co and state and territory governments. The meetings provide a forum for NBN Co to update state and territory representatives on the progress of the NBN rollout and any regulatory and policy issues being considered. The meetings give representatives the opportunity to discuss initiatives relevant to the rollout of the NBN.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20110NoNoDepartment of Communications and the Arts Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Committee advises the Minister on the operation of the Act, the National Cultural Heritage Control List, and the National Cultural Heritage Account. 10 members comprising four 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 four other persons with experience relevant to the cultural heritage of Australia - appointed by Minister for the Arts.Act / RegulationProtection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 19862/07/198710YesOtherTBANo, but noted in parent's annual report Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Numbering Advisory Committee was established in March 1991 by AUSTEL, one of the predecessors of the ACMA, and has met an average of three times a year since then to assist, first AUSTEL and then the ACMA, in performing its functions relating to management of Australia's numbering resources. Secretariat support is provided by staff of ACMA. Members of the Numbering Advisory Committee include user groups (including those representing residential telephone users, small business and corporate users), carriage service providers (including the three largest carriers, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone), and a number of industry associations and government representatives.Act / RegulationAustralian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005, section 582/03/199120NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Communications and Media Authority Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Advisory Council provides expert advice to the Minister and the Director on matter relevant to the role, functions and activities of Old Parliament House , either on request from the Minister or Director, or at Council's instigation. Old Parliament House provides secretariat support.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/199710YesMinisterial18 King George TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.moadoph.gov.auhttp://static.moadoph.gov.au/ophgovau/media/docs/corporate/13-18-oph-strategic-plan.docx Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOnline Safety Consultative Working Group (CWG) provides advice to government on online safety issues. The group has the important role of providing advice on measures to protect Australian children from online risks including cyber bullying, exposure to illegal content and privacy breaches. The group meets twice a year and has members drawn from community groups, internet service providers, industry associations, business and government. Sub-working groups will be formed as required to address specific online safety issues.Act / RegulationEnhancing Online Safety for Children Act 20151/11/20130NoNoChildren's e-Safety CommissionerBenjamin Offices, Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) may declare a protection zone in relation to one or more international submarine cables, or one or more submarine cables that are proposed to be installed. The Advisory Committee reviews the Australian Communication and Media Authority's (ACMA) proposals for a Protection Zone submarine cables that are installed or yet to be installed.Act / RegulationAustralian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005, section 58; and Telecommunications At 1997, schedule 3A1/06/20060NoOtherTBANoAustralian Communications and Media AuthorityLevel 32, Melbourne Central Tower, 360 Elizabeth StreetMELBOURNEVIC3000Australiahttp://www.acma.gov.au Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Government makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers under the Public and Educational Lending Right (PLR and ELR) programs as recompense for the free multiple use of their books in public and educational lending libraries. The Committee has the power to determine the eligibility of applicants under both the PLR and ELR programs and to approve payments under the PLR program. The Ministry for the Arts is responsible for day-to-day management of the programs. The Committee may also provide advice to the Minister for the Arts regarding the programs.Act / RegulationPublic Lending Right Act 19851/07/19877YesMinisterialYes4 National CircuitBARTONACT2600Australiahttp://arts.gov.au/literature/lending-rights/plr-committeehttp://arts.gov.au/literature/lending-rights/plr-committee/annual-reports Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesAssists ACMA to perform its spectrum management functions under s9 of the Act by: - providing advice to ACMA on international and domestic radio communication issues; - providing a forum for liaison and coordination between ACMA and organisations represented by persons appointed by the Committee; - assisting ACMA by identifying other important interests that should be considered as part of a broader consultative approach; and - providing advice to ACMA on other relevant issues identified during consultation with industry groups.Act / RegulationAustralian Communications and Media Authority Act, section 92/07/20056NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Communications and Media Authority Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesA Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) is established approximately every 3 years by Part 9B of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 (the Act) to conduct reviews into the adequacy of telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia. The Committee is to prepare a report and provide this report to the Minister, at which point the review is deemed to have been completed. This must occur within 3 years of the completion of the previous review.Act / RegulationTelecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 19995/05/20150YesMinisterialNohttp://www.rtirc.gov.au/ Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe function of the committee, specified under the Act is: 'To assist the SBS Board to fulfil its duty to be aware of, and responsive to, community needs and opinions, by advising the Board on community needs and opinions, including those of small or newly arrived ethnic groups, on matters relevant to its Charter.' The Community Advisory Committee generally meets three times a year to discuss issues of relevance to SBS and to give advice, raise community concerns and provide feedback on programming and projects to the SBS Board. Committee members are appointed by the SBS Board. In determining appointments to the Community Advisory Committee, the Board considers matters including diversity of backgrounds, geographical spread and specialised skills and knowledge; including ability to reflect the needs and interests of women, youth, the aged, and people with disabilities.Act / RegulationSpecial Broadcasting Service Act 199123/12/199114YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilSpecial Broadcasting Service CorporationLocked Bag 028Crows NestNSW1585Australiahttp://www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/community/article/id/160/h/Community-Advisory-Committee Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is a consultative forum established and chaired by the ACMA, which includes representatives of consumer electronics suppliers, standards development organisations and ACMA staff from technical regulation areas. The TAG meets on an ad hoc basis as agreed by the members, when there are identified matters that require discussion by the group. The TAG provides policy advice and recommendations to the ACMA about strategic directions in the technical regulation of communications in Australia, and related matters.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200824NoMinisterialAustralian Communications and Media AuthorityPO Box 13112, Law CourtsMelbourneVIC8010Australiahttp://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/technical-advisory-group-tag Communications and the ArtsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Youth Advisory Group on Cyber Safety (YAG) is a group of young Australians aged 8 to 17 who provide advice directly to government on online safety issues from a young person's perspective. YAG advice has resulted in the development and refinement of online safety resources and initiatives to help keep all Australians safer in the online world. Responsibility for the YAG program transferred from the Department of Communications to the Children's eSafety Commissioner on 1 July 2015. The first YAG consultation was launched in 2009 with 304 secondary school students representing 15 schools from across Australia. In 2013, 2612 students from 289 schools Australia-wide participated in the YAG. All Australian primary and secondary schools are eligible to nominate for the YAG program.Minister2/07/20090NoYes, but not tabledAustralian Communications and Media AuthorityBenjamin Offices, Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAP Innovation Ventures Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled entity, established as a trustee for Innovation Ventures Trust.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership22/12/20150NoANAO48 609 953 504Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAP International Holdings Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled holding company for Post Logistics Pty Ltd, a Hong Kong incorporated entity providing freight forwarding services.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership23/07/20040NoNoANAO63 110 171 723Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesEarly Stage Venture Capital Limited PartnershipCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership11/01/20160NoANAO27 517 972 989Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entity, which is the General Partner of APeCom FundCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership5/01/20160NoANAO59 610 049 084Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership22/12/20150NoANAO50 609 953 513Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/01/20120NoANAO25 155 133 001Australian Postal Corporation Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post Licensee Advisory Council is a public company jointly owned by Australia Post and Licensed Post Office members. The Council was established to facilitate improved communication between Licensee Members and Australia Post and enable Australia Post to better access the collective intellect of the Australia Post Network on business issues.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/09/200313NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoANAOAustralian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post Services Pty Ltd, formerly SnapX Pty Ltd, is an Australia Post controlled entity providing logistics services.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership3/05/19830NoNoANAO67 002 599 340Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post Transaction Services Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled holding company with multiple subsidiaries, including Australia Post Digital MailBox Pty Ltd, Postcorp Developments Pty Ltd, Post Fulfilment Online Pty Ltd and Decipha Pty Ltd. These entities provide a range of services including property management, eFulfilment and electronic transactions, logistics management and delivery of the MyPost Digital Mailbox.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership9/09/20050NoNoANAO87 116 164 286Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsThe Australian Children's Television Foundation Board is responsible for the performance of the company and its development and production of television programs for children.OtherBody established by the Corporations Act 2001, Company constitution or through a Trust Deed; and Victoria Companies Act 1961, Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Australian Children's Television Foundation1/07/20163NoMinisterialYes, but not tabled Communications and the ArtsC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsThe Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) is Australia's peak body for consumer representation in communications. ACCAN represent residential consumers and small businesses including not-for profit organisations in so far as they are consumers. ACCAN focuses on goods and services encompassed by the converging areas of telecommunications, the internet and broadcasting, including both current and emerging technologies. ACCAN administers a Grant Scheme as part of its funding agreement with the Commonwealth Department of Communications. The aims of the Scheme are to support consumer research and representation that is aligned with ACCAN's strategic plan. The operation of ACCAN is made possible by funding provided by the Commonwealth of Australia under section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. This funding is recovered from charges on telecommunications carriers.Minister15/10/20089NoStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledOtherAshby & Co42 133 719 678Suite 402, Level 4, 55 Mountain StreetUltimoNSW2007Australiahttps://accan.org.au/https://accan.org.au/about/strategic-planhttps://accan.org.au/about/annual-reports Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralian Express Freight Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled trustee entity.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO88 052 906 920Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralian Express Transport Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled trustee entity.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO84 052 906 966Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAUX Investments Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled holding company for Star Track Express Holdings Pty Ltd, a holding entity for Star Track Express Investments Pty Ltd .Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO99 146 824 919Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe Community Broadcasting Foundation is an independent non-profit funding body that seeks, secures and distributes funding to support community broadcasting in Australia including the general community, Indigenous Australians, the print handicapped and ethnic audiences; funds for community digital radio; funds for infrastructure investment and the development of ethnic community broadcasting; and support for the Australian Music Radio Airplay project which promotes contemporary Australian bands and musicians.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership3/02/198410NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilYes, but not tabledOtherTJ Ryan & Co48 008 590 403Level 7, 369 Royal ParadeParkvilleVIC3052Australiahttp://www.cbf.com.au/http://www.cbf.com.au/about/cbf-strategic-plan/http://www.cbf.com.au/about/cbf-annual-report/ Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership15/08/20000NoNoANAO99 093 438 192Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesDarra No. 1 Trust is an Australia Post controlled trust holding property assets.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO43 568 904 145Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesDarra No. 2 Trust is an Australia Post controlled trust holding property assets.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO88 221 221 421Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership5/04/20020NoNoANAO31 100 126 396Australian Postal Corporationhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO76 083 767 515Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO50 061 106 741Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO43 001 504 463Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership26/01/19930NoNoANAO48 058 776 033Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled trustCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership4/02/20160NoANAO18 646 733 973Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/06/19910NoNoANAO28 052 490 758Australian Postal Corporationhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesAustralia Post controlled trustCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO48 117 464 674Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO20 050 291 060Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesMinchinbury No. 1 Trust is an Australia Post controlled trust holding property assets.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO94 746 511 945Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesMinchinbury No. 2 Trust is an Australia Post controlled trust holding property assets.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO28 486 219 191Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO44 001 227 890Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary of NBN Co Limited which holds a wireless spectrum license.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/07/20070No30 094 085 024NBN Co Limited Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NBN Co Limited, established for the purpose of installing and operating the National Broadband Network in Tasmania. 7 directors appointed by the members of the company.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/08/20092No49 138 338 271NBN Co LimitedLevel 11, 100 Arthur StreetNorth SydneyNSW2060Australia Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesOur Neighbourhood Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled entity, established as a trustee for Australia Post's Public Ancillary Fund.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership25/06/20135NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoANAO84 164 450 819Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://ourneighbourhood.com.au/the-our-neighbourhood-trust.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesOur Neighbourhood Trust is an Australia Post controlled Public Ancillary Trust.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership25/06/20130NoNoANAO33 728 717 537Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://ourneighbourhood.com.au/the-our-neighbourhood-trust.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership3/07/20030NoNoANAO73 105 393 664Australian Postal Corporationhttps://www.polipayments.com/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership22/01/19970NoNoANAO39 077 184 420Australian Postal Corporationhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesPost Logistics Australasia Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled holding company for Lakewood Logistics Pty Ltd - currently inactive.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership14/03/19830NoNoANAO75 002 579 115Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership28/10/19940NoNoANAO53 066 773 180Australian Postal Corporationhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/07/20050NoNoANAOAustralian Postal Corporationhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSecurePay Holdings Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled holding company for SecurePay Pty Ltd, an entity which provides online payment services.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership12/02/19980NoNoANAO87 081 623 403Australian Postal Corporation3/34 Queen StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttps://www.securepay.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/06/19990NoNoANAO92 088 101 875Australian Postal Corporation3/34 Queen StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttps://www.securepay.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSprintpak Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled entity providing warehousing logistics services.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/02/19870NoNoANAO79 006 712 563Australian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO12 076 597 950Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.startrack.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership15/10/20030NoNoANAO11 106 690 153Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.startrack.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership9/06/19820NoNoANAO26 002 454 533Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.startrack.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesStar Track Express Pty Ltd is an Australia Post controlled operating entity providing express freight and logistics services.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO44 001 227 890Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.startrack.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO73 068 767 117Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.startrack.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/11/20120NoNoANAO32 001 686 755Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.startrack.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesAustralia Post controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership12/10/20100NoNo53 146 789 979Australian Postal Corporation219-241 Cleveland StreetRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.startrack.com.au/http://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe Australia Post Shelf Trust Number 1 is a Trust owned by PostCorp Development Pty Ltd.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership28/10/19940NoNoANAOAustralian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget Communications and the ArtsC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe Australia Post Shelf Trust Number 2 is a Trust owned by PostCorp Development Pty Ltd.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership28/10/19940NoNoANAOAustralian Postal Corporation111 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.htmlhttp://auspost.com.au/about-us/publications.htmlhttp://www.communications.gov.au/about_us/budget YesDefenceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of Defence is constituted under the Defence Act 1903, its mission is to defend Australia and its national interests. In fulfilling this mission, Defence serves the Government of the day and is accountable to the Commonwealth Parliament which represents the Australian people to efficiently and effectively carry out the Government's defence policy. Defence's primary focus is to protect and advance Australia's strategic interests by providing military forces and supporting those forces in the defence of Australia and its strategic interests. To achieve this, Defence prepares for and conducts military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government. In May 2012, the former Prime Minister and the Minister for Defence announced that the Government has commissioned a new Defence White Paper to be delivered in the first half of 2013. This new White Paper will take account of Australia's emerging strategic and fiscal environment. The White Paper will also adjust as appropriate the reform programs underway. The department has commenced early scoping work on this new White Paper.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders1/07/1903Defence; Education; General Public Services; Transport and Communication; Other PurposesYes - Department17,970YesANAO68 706 814 31240,168,04433,036,422Department of DefenceCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/http://www.defence.gov.au/AboutUs.asphttp://www.defence.gov.au/AnnualReports/http://www.defence.gov.au/Budget/14-15/pbs.asp DefenceA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallThe Army Amenities Fund (AAF) Company is a non for profit company that acts as trustee of Army Amenities Fund and Messes Trust Fund. The objectives of the Company are to provide amenities to enhance the well being of the soldiers in the Australian Army. This is achieved through a variety of means; however, the focal point is the provision of AAF Company owned holiday facilities and loans and grants for worthwhile projects.OtherCorporations Act company controlled by the Commonwealth17/07/1987DefenceYesANAO82 008 629 490580Russell OfficesCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.armyholidays.com.au/http://www.armyholidays.com.au/about/strategic-statementhttp://www.armyholidays.com.au/about/annual-report DefenceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Army and Air Force Canteen Service (AAFCANS), trading since 1915, provides on-base and deployed convenience food, services and everyday essentials through a variety of retail options. AAFCANS is a non-profit organisation that supports local base communityAct / RegulationArmy and Air Force Canteen Service Regulations 19591/07/1959DefenceYesANAO69 289 134 42033,739Building E11, Lavarack ParadeEnoggeraQLD4051Australiahttp://www.aafcans.gov.auhttp://www.aafcans.gov.au/governancehttp://www.aafcans.gov.au/governancehttp://www.aafcans.gov.au/governance DefenceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe legislative name Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund, trades as the Army Relief Trust Fund, provides benefits for soldiers who are serving or who have served in the Australian Army and their dependants.Act / RegulationServices Trust Funds Act 19472/07/1947DefenceYesANAO52 168 913 646497Russell OfficesCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://armyrtf.com.auhttp://armyrtf.com.au/Public%20information/policieshttp://armyrtf.com.au/about-the-artf/annual-reporthttp://armyrtf.com.au/Public%20information/finances DefenceA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallThe Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australia's strategic and defence leaders. ASPI generates new ideas for government, allowing them to make better-informed decisions for Australia's future. ASPI is one of the most authoritative and widely quoted contributors to public discussion of strategic policy issues in Australia and a recognised and authoritative Australian voice in international discussion of strategic issues, especially in the Asia-Pacific. ASPI aims, through its website, publications, blog, events and media activities, to be innovative, accurate and well-informed and to broaden public knowledge about the critical strategic choices our country will face over the coming years. The institute's work helps to foster strategic expertise in Australia through dialogue, research and its contribution to public debate. ASPI strives to provide a strong focus and constructive commentary on the practical choices and issues which confront Australia's strategic policy decisions, and this is reflected in ASPI's core values of collegiality, originality and innovation, quality and excellence, and independence. ASPI was established by the Australian Government in 2001 and is partially funded by the Department of Defence with other sources of revenue include sponsorship, commissioned tasks, a membership scheme, sale of publications, advertising and event registration fees.OtherCorporations Act company controlled by the Commonwealth22/08/2001DefenceYesANAO77 097 369 0457,480Level 2, Arts House, 40 Macquarie StreetBartonACT2600Australiahttps://www.aspi.org.au/https://www.aspi.org.au/about-aspi/corporate-planhttps://www.aspi.org.au/publications/search?query=annual+report&meta_a_orsand=&meta_T_orsand=&fDatemin=&fDatemax=&submit=Search+publications DefenceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialDefence Housing Australia (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. DHA is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.Act / RegulationDefence Housing Australia Act 19871/01/1988Housing and Community AmenitiesYes - Statutory Agency643YesANAO72 968 504 9341,181,16826 Brisbane AveBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.dha.gov.auhttp://www.dha.gov.au/about-us/our-organisation/governancehttp://www.dha.gov.au/about-us/media-and-publications/annual-reports DefenceA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallTo provide access to discounted recreational accommodation and to manage and promote RWRC owned recreational facilities for RAAF members, their families and other eligible persons, and to provide financial support to, and assist in the provision of, recreational amenities and services to RAAF members.Act / RegulationServices Trust Funds Act 194725/10/1972DefenceYesANAO45 008 499 303527P.O. BOX 7980CANBERRA BCACT2610Australiahttp://www.raafholidays.com.auhttp://www.raafholidays.com.au/about/business-planhttp://www.raafholidays.com.au/about/annual-reports DefenceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallRAAF Veterans' Residences Trust was established by a for the purpose of providing residences for former members of the Air Force and their families who are in necessitous circumstances. The capital of the Trust was created from a prize captured by Commonwealth Air Forces during World War II. The Air Force share of the prize money amounted to $458,000. Over the years, this money has been invested and applied to obtain 76 residences throughout Australia. They are located in: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart. The residences generally comprises a one or two-bedroom unfurnished but self-contained unit.Act / RegulationRoyal Australian Air Force Veterans? Residences Act 195312/12/1953Defence and Social Security and WelfareYes41 893 787 911568Ground Floor Building L474, Thorn Circle, RAAF WilliamsLAVERTONVIC3027Australiattps://www.airforce.gov.au/Our-People/Veterans/?RAAF-FUscVw9samM0TlAdEojE6R1Moge5vPkBttps://www.airforce.gov.au/Our-People/Veterans/?RAAF-FUscVw9samM0TlAdEojE6R1Moge5vPkB DefenceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Trust provides benefits for serving and former members of the Royal Australian Air Force and their dependants.Act / RegulationServices Trust Funds Act 19472/07/1947Defence and Social Security and WelfareYes24 616 803 7171,570R8-3-043, PO Box 7909Canberra BCACT2610Australia DefenceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe 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.Act / RegulationNavy (Canteens) Regulations 19542/07/1954DefenceYesANAO50 616 294 78116,470CP3 -1-122, Campbell Park OfficesCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.navycanteens.com.au DefenceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Fund provides welfare assistance to serving and ex-serving members of the RAN and their families.Act / RegulationServices Trust Funds Act 19472/07/1947Defence and Social Security and WelfareYesANAO49 934 525 476553CP3-1-130CanberraACT2610Australiahttp://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/RANRTF/ComWeb.asp?page=255915http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/RANRTF/comweb.asp?page=265585&Title=Publicationshttp://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/RANRTF/comweb.asp?page=265585&Title=Publications DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe aim of the Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law is to promote greater understanding of and increased respect for the Rule of Law in all aspects of military affairs both within the Australian Defence Force and amongst militaries in the Asia Pacific Region.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderAgreement for the Operation of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Military Law17/05/20014NoPortfolio SecretaryYes, but not tabledDepartment of DefenceBuilding 113, Victoria Barracks, Oxford StPaddingtonNSW2012Australiahttp://www.apcml.orghttp://apcml.org/our-mission-vision-and-goals DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), forms part of the Defence Force, to prepare for, conduct and sustain 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.Act / RegulationDefence Act 1903, section 30; and Air Force Act 192331/03/1921No68 706 814 312Department of DefenceAir Force HeadquartersRussell Offices CanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.airforce.gov.au DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Army forms part of the Defence Force, its mission is to provide a potent, versatile and modern Army to promote the security of Australia and to protect its people and interests. Made up of the Regular Army and the Army Reserve, headed by the Chief of Army.Act / RegulationDefence Act 1903, section 301/07/19031YesNoDepartment of DefenceRussell OfficesCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.army.gov.au/http://www.defence.gov.au/AboutUs.asphttp://www.defence.gov.au/AnnualReports/ DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Australian Civil-Military Centre is an Australian Government initiative to improve Australia?s effectiveness in civil-military collaboration for conflict and disaster management overseas. Originally named the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence, it was officially opened by the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, on 27 November 2008. The ACMC engages with, and supports, government departments and agencies, non-government organisations and international partners, including the United Nations, on civil-military issues to achieve focused outcomes for the region and globally. We support best practice approaches to civil-military engagement by those involved in the strategic planning and delivery of conflict and disaster management activities. The ACMC is staffed by officials of relevant Australian Government departments and agencies. It is administered through the Vice Chief of Defence Force Group. Portfolio responsibility resides with the Minister for Defence.Minister27/11/20080https://www.acmc.gov.au/ DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is a joint responsibility of the Attorney-General and Minister for Defence. The ACSC is Australia's premier cyber security capability, co-locating the Government's operational cyber security elements from the Australian Signals Directorate, Defence Intelligence Organisation, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, ADF Cyber Incident Response Team, CERT Australia, Australian Federal Police, Australian Crime Commission and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. The ACSC works with commonwealth, state and territory agencies; and in conjunction with the private sector to provide a hub for greater collaboration. The ACSC's goal is to facilitate information sharing, raise awareness of cyber threats and to minimise security risks surrounding the adoption of new technologies and services. The ACSC operates within an existing framework and is guided by legislative and policy mandates, as set out in the Australian Federal Police Act 1979, the Intelligence Services Act 2001, the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979.Prime Minister27/11/20140http://www.acsc.gov.au/index.html DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingAustralian Defence College (ADC) was established to meet the strategic needs of the Australian Defence Force for joint professional military education and individual joint warfare training. This is achieved through delivery of courses, exercises and programs of study at the Australian Defence College and the Australian Defence Force Warfare Centre. Each centre has a different role in preparing Australian Defence Force personnel, Australian Public Servants and members of Defence industry for senior roles within a joint operating environment.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/09/20000Department of DefenceAustralian Defence College, Department of DefenceCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/adc/ DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesADF Cover is the Australian Defence Force Cover Scheme, established by the Australian Defence Force Cover Act 2015. In conjunction with the introduction of ADF Super, a new statutory death and invalidity scheme, to be known as ADF Cover, is being established to come into effect from 1 July 2016. The Superannuation Guarantee Act 1992 provides that, in order for employer superannuation contributions to satisfy the choice of fund requirements, the relevant fund to which the contributions are paid must comply with various prescribed requirements, one of which applies to insurance in respect of death. ADF Cover has been established to meet the requirement for death and invalidity cover for new members of the ADF. From 1 July 2016, ADF Super members will be covered under this statutory scheme, as will members who could have been ADF Super members but for choosing another fund into which the Department's employer contributions are to be paid. The reason for this is that it is difficult for ADF members to obtain death and invalidity cover at a reasonable cost under group insurance arrangements. There will be no contributions required for ADF Cover (either from Defence or those who are covered under the statutory scheme) as the benefits will be paid from the Consolidated Revenue under a specific appropriation. ADF Cover is designed to be consistent with the death and invalidity benefits provided under the current Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS).Act / RegulationAustralian Defence Force Cover Act 20151/07/20160http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/ADFCover.pdf DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Centre's principal activity is the provision of curriculum-based financial education to all Australian Defence Force members at various stages in their careers (from recruits, deployment, promotion to transition). The Centre also provides the Chief of the Defence Force and the Service Chiefs with technical assistance on related matters, as requested. The Centre has 6 members, with the Chair appointed by the Chief of the Defence Force, and other representatives from each Service and the Australian Public Service.Chief of the Defence Force15/09/20066YesChief of the Defence Force / Army / Airforce / NavyNoDepartment of Defencehttp://www.adfconsumer.gov.au/ DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesADF Super is the Australian Defence Force Superannuation Scheme, established by the Australian Defence Force Superannuation Act 2015 by a Trust Deed executed by the Minister. ADF Super will be the default fund from 1 July 2016. ADF Super is a fully-funded accumulation superannuation fund that is open to persons engaged from 1 July 2016 as permanent members of the ADF or as members of the Reserves on a continuous full-time service. Members of the Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS) who are serving at 1 July 2016 can elect to become members of ADF Super at any time in their career on or after this date.Act / RegulationAustralian Defence Force Superannuation Act 2015; by a Trust Deed executed by the Minister1/07/20160https://www.militarysuper.gov.au/adf-super/ DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee (ADHEREC) is a formed Defence body which is part of Joint Health Command. 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 has a Defence chair and 14 members of which 6 are non-Defence. The Committee provides a compliance report to the Australian Health Ethics Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council (part of the Health Portfolio) each financial year. Members are appointed by the Minister for Defence.Chief of the Defence Force2/07/198915YesOtherCommander Joint Health CommandNoDepartment of DefenceJoint Health CommandCampbell Park OfficesACTAustralia DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingAustralian Geo-spatial Intelligence Organisation (AGO) provides geospatial intelligence, from imagery and other sources, to support Australia's defence and national interests. AGO 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 AGO were recognised in section 6B of the Intelligence Services Act 2001. AGO is part of the department and is not created under a separate statute.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer8/11/20000NoANAODepartment of DefenceCanberra ACTACTAustraliahttp://www.defence.gov.au/digo/index.htm DefenceB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian Government Defence Export Support Forum (AGDESF) guides a coordinated approach to defence export support. It is chaired by Head Defence Industry Division in the Department of Defence, through which secretariat support is provided. The AGDESF includes senior representatives from across the Department of Defence (Industry Division, including the Australian Military Sales Office, and Defence Export Controls Office), Foreign Affairs and Trade, Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), Department of Industry and Science, Customs, the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), and the Industry development departments (or equivalent) of each State and Territory Government. The primary outcome achieved from the forum is a coordinated approach to initiatives across federal and state government departments on defence industry export related activities. The forum emphasises and enhances collaboration between State, Territory and Federal departments in coordinating Defence industry export promotion activities. Successful trade missions run by Team Defence Australia influenced through this coordinated approach is one example of successful outcomes achieved through the forum. The AGDESF forum remains a valuable mechanism for whole of Government coordination of defence-related export promotion.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer7/12/200912NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of DefenceRussell OfficesCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/teamaustralia/Events.htm DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Defence Security Authority (DSA) leads Defence's protective security efforts, and sets Defence protective security policy-including authoring its primary source of protective security policy, the Defence Security Manual; further it assists the Secretary, Chief of the Defence Force, Group Heads and Service Chiefs to manage security risk; and under the auspices of the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency undertakes security clearance vetting for the whole-of-government; and finally DSA monitors Defence's security performance. The Defence Security Authority is part of the department and is not created under a separate statute.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20010NoDepartment of DefenceDepartment of DefenceCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/dsa/ DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Australian Hydrographic Service is the entity responsible for the provision of hydrographic services to Australia, under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) ConventionCabinet1/07/20130No8 Station StWollongongNSW2500Australiahttp://www.hydro.gov.au DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe 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. There are 18 members, of which the Deputy Chief of the Navy is the Chair. The AMDC was formerly known as the Australian Shipping and Defence Council.Minister25/02/198222NoMinisterialNoDepartment of DefenceDeputy Chief of Navy, Russell OfficesCanberraACT2600Australia DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Royal Australian Navy (RAN), forms part of the Defence Force, to promote and protect 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.Act / RegulationDefence Act 1903, section 3022/10/19031YesNo68 706 814 312Department of DefenceNavy HeadquartersRussell Offices CanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.navy.gov.au/http://www.navy.gov.au/about DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingAustralian Signals Directorate (ASD) previously known as the Defence Signals Directorate. ASD provides foreign signals intelligence products and services to key stakeholders in the Australian Government and the Australian Defence Force. The functions of ASD are recognised in section 7 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001. The ASD is part of the department and is not created under a separate statute.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer4/11/19770NoANAODepartment of DefenceCanberra ACTACTAustraliahttp://www.asd.gov.au DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) will bring together the private sector, Defence and AusIndustry to transform the relationship between Defence and industry to help deliver the cutting-edge capability our armed forces require. This is a 10-year, $230 million investment that will create more jobs and drive growth in Adelaide and across the country. The CDIC will work with small-to-medium enterprises across Australia to promote defence industry competitiveness and guide the priorities across defence industry. The Centre will also offer a range of advisory services including mentoring, defence market access, export facilitation and global supply chain development.Minister12/02/201610YesPrime MinisterNo, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsDepartment of Defencehttps://www.business.gov.au/cdichttps://www.business.gov.au/cdic DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Chief Judge Advocate (CJA) provides administrative assistance to the Judge Advocate General (JAG), exercises powers of the JAG as a delegate and sits as Judge Advocate and Defence Force Magistrate. The CJA must be a member of the Australian Defence Force who holds a rank not lower than commodore, brigadier or air commodore, must be an enrolled legal practitioner of not less than five years standing and must be a member of the judge advocates' panel appointed by the Chief of the Defence Force or a Service Chief on the nomination of the JAG.Act / RegulationDefence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 188A14/01/20040NoNoDepartment of Defence5 Tennant StFyshwickACT2609Australia DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe position of CDF is now a statutory position following the First Principles ReviewAct / RegulationDefence Act 19031/07/20160http://www.defence.gov.au/cdf/ DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationDefence 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. Members include 1 national convener, 9 national delegates, 1 national communications officer and 1 national policy officer appointed by the Assistant Minister for Defence.Minister8/06/198612YesMinisterialNo27 688 368 241Department of DefenceRussell Offices R8-01-007CanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.dfa.org.au DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advocate advises the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) on matters that have been, or may be, referred to the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal 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.Act / RegulationDefence Act 1903, section 58S25/10/19841YesNo28 743 866 496Department of DefenceLevel 36, 52 Martin PlaceSydneyNSW2000Australia DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal is an independent statutory body that has been established under the Defence Act 1903. The Tribunal commenced operation as a statutory body on 5 January 2011. Before that it operated administratively from July 2008. It considers issues arising in the area of Defence honours and awards. One chair and 10 panel members.Act / RegulationAdministratively in 2008, and then under the Defence Legislation Amendment Act [No.1] 2010 [Cwlth]23/07/200811YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Defencehttp://www.defence-honours-tribunal.gov.au DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) provides intelligence assessment, advice and services to support the planning and conduct of the Australian Defence Force. DIO is part of the Department of Defence. 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. DIO is part of the department and is not created under a separate statute.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/19900NoANAODepartment of DefenceCanberra ACTACTAustraliahttp://www.defence.gov.au/dio/index.shtml DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council comprises volunteers who aim to 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. The 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. The Council comprises 32 members (5 from Defence). The Defence Reserve Support Council (DRSC) National Chair and two Vice Chairs are appointed by the Assistant Minister for Defence. The remainder are appointed by the DRSC National Chair.Minister15/10/200032YesMinisterialNoDepartment of DefenceBP18-3 PO Box 7925CanberraACT2610Australiahttp://www.defencereservessupport.gov.au/ DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingDefence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) delivers valued scientific advice and technology solutions to the Government, Defence and Australia's national security agencies to support the conduct of Defence operations, the provision of Defence capabilities and the promotion of security and stability. DSTG is also responsible for whole-of-government coordination of science and technology support to national security. DSTG is part of the Department of Defence and is not created under a separate statute.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/19740NoNoDepartment of Defence24 Scherger DriveCanberra AirportACT2609Australiahttp://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/publication/dsto-strategic-plan-2013-2018 DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe DHA Advisory Committee's function is, either on its own initiative or at the request of DHA, to give advice and information to DHA about the performance of DHA's functions.Act / RegulationDefence Housing Australia Act 1987, section 2726/02/20076YesOtherDefence Housing Australia and Defence ChiefsNoDefence Housing Australia DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Director of Defence Counsel Services (DDCS) is appointed by CDF in accordance with s 110ZA Defence Act 1903. The primary role of DDCS is to manage the provision of legal assistance to persons facing trial before a court martial or Defence Force magistrate, to persons affected by aspects of the ADF administrative inquiries process, and in certain other instances where requested by a service chief or other senior officers.Act / RegulationDefence Act 1903, section 110ZA1/07/20150NoDepartment of Defence105 Tennant StreetFyshwickACT2609Australia DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Director prosecutes service offences and represents the Service Chiefs in proceedings before the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal. 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 appointed by the Minister for Defence.Act / RegulationDefence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 188G12/06/20060NoYesDepartment of DefenceLevel 3, 13 London CircuitCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/mjs/organisations.htm#3 DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Oversight Board's primary function is to provide advice to Government on the implementation of the First Principles Review recommendations over a two year period. The Board will assist in ensuring the Government endorsed recommendations are implemented in the way intended by the First Principles Review and in line with the One Defence business model. The Board will also provide assistance where required to the Secretary of Defence, the Chief of the Defence Force and Defence leadership with the implementation of the recommendations.Minister30/04/20156YesMinisterialNoDepartment of DefenceRussell Offices, R2-1-C067RUSSELLACTAustraliahttp://www.defence.gov.au/publications/reviews/firstprinciples/ DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe 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.Minister2/05/20045NoMinisterialNo68 706 814 312Department of DefenceCampbell Park Offices, Northcott DriveACTAustralia DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Expert Advisory Panel will assure the Government that the Future Submarine Competitive Evaluation Process remains sound, is conducted in accordance with probity and accountability principles, and that participants have been treated fairly and equitably.Minister5/06/20154YesMinisterialNo DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Inspector General Australian Defence Force conducts internal reviews of administrative action, investigates Service Police professional standards breaches and other significant incidents, and reviews and audits the operation of the military justice system independently of the chain of command. The Inspector General Australian Defence Force is appointed by the Minister for Defence.Act / RegulationDefence Act 1903, section 110B22/12/20050NoNoDepartment of DefenceLevel 2, 91 Northbourne AvenueTurnerACT2611Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/mjs/organisations.htm#1 DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Judge Advocate General (JAG) makes procedural rules for service tribunals, participates in the appointment of Judge Advocates, Defence Force Magistrates, 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 and Registrar of Military Justice. The JAG must be, or have been, a Justice or Judge of a federal court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory. One or more Deputy JAGs (DJAGs) may be appointed to assist the JAG. A DJAG must be, or have been, a Justice or Judge of a 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.Act / RegulationDefence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 17931/12/19820NoYesDepartment of Defence5 Tennant StFyshwickACT2609Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/JAG/http://www.defence.gov.au/JAG/Reports.asp DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesOffice of Reserve Service Protection (ORSP) investigates potential breaches of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001 the DRSP Act). Any breach of the DRSP Act is a criminal offence. The ORSP also provides advice and assistance to ADF Reservists, their ADF Units, and employers, in dealing with the provisions of the DRSP Act. The office, the director, and deputy directors are established by the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Regulations 2001, sub regulation 4(1), 5(1) and 6(1) respectively.Act / RegulationDefence Reserve Service (Protection) Regulations 20016/12/20010NoNoDepartment of DefenceBP18-03-128, Brindabella Business ParkCanberra AirportACT2610Australiahttp://www.defencereservessupport.gov.au/for-reservists/serving-as-a-reservist/ DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationPhoenix Australia - Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health belongs to Melbourne University. It does research for Defence via contractual arrangements. Phoenix Australia - Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health undertakes world class trauma related research, policy advice, service development and education. Our innovative services help organisations and health professionals who work with people affected by traumatic events. Defence has one representative on the board.OtherDepartment, the University of Melbourne and the Repatriation Committee24/10/20009NoStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersYes, but not tabledOtherCummings Flavel McCormackDepartment of DefenceLevel 3, 161 Barry StreetCarltonVIC3053Australiahttp://www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au/ DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationRapid, Prototyping, Development and Evaluation Board (RPDE) conducts two main types of activities: (1) Quicklooks; and, (2) Tasks: - A Quicklook delivers guidance, advice and input on a Defence issue by rapidly bringing together experts from industry and academia. A Quicklook delivers a report in an agreed timeframe, usually less than three months. - Tasks delivers a prototyped solution, which may be a report, a proof of concept, or a physical prototype (limited to Technical Readiness Level 6). Tasks focus on identifying, understanding and facilitating change and may involve the introduction of a new organisations, concepts and/or technologies. The Task report considers all Fundamental Inputs to Capability elements, and may be focused beyond technology or equipment. Tasks normally take 12-18 months to complete. RPDE is governed by a Board of (17) Participant representatives chaired by Head of Capability Systems, Capability Development Group (CDG), Department of Defence. Project activities are overseen by a (19 member) One Star Steering Group chaired by the Director General Integrated Capability Development, CDG. RPDE is an innovative collaboration between Defence, Industry and Academia that seeks to harness their collective knowledge and expertise to solve Defence's complex capability problems. RPDE maintains a collegiate and cooperative environment that seeks to encourage and maintain a broad engagement between all the stakeholders.OtherRelationship agreement between the Commonwealth and Industry participants1/02/20056YesOtherHead of Capability Systems - Capability Development Group, Dept of DefenceYesDepartment of DefenceRPDE, Dept of DefenceBrindabella Park CanberraACT2610Australiahttp://www.rpde.org.auhttp://www.rpde.org.au/publicationswww.rpde.org.au/publications DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Registrar of Military Justice (RMJ) assists the Judge Advocate General (JAG) and Chief Judge Advocate (CJA) by providing administrative and management services in connection with charges and trials under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. The RMJ must be an enrolled legal practitioner of not less than five years standing, a member of the Australian Defence Force (including a member of the Reserves who is rendering continuous full-time service) and hold a rank not lower than the naval rank of captain or the rank of colonel or group captain.Act / RegulationDefence Force Discipline Act 1982, section 188FB12/06/20060NoNoDepartment of Defence5/101 Tennant StFyshwickACT2609Australia DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationReligious Advisory Committee to the Services (RACS) advises the Chief of the Defence Force and the Service Chiefs on religious matters.Minister1/07/19818YesChief of the Defence Force / Army / Airforce / NavyNo68 706 814 312RACS Secretary HMAS Kuttabul DefenceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe position of VCDF is now a statutory position following the First Principles ReviewAct / RegulationDefence Act 19031/07/20160http://www.defence.gov.au/VCDF/ DefenceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) Advisory Board perform the following tasks: - monitor and report on the balance of national security and economic interests in the WPA; - oversee the implementation of the co-existence policy arrangements; and - foster strategic relationships between Defence and non-Defence users of the WPA. Specifically, the Board monitor and recommend amendments to co-existence policies and procedures; - develop high-level relationships between Defence and the resources sector; - resolve disputes between Defence and non-Defence users; - report annually on the balance of interests in the WPA; and - conduct a review every seven years of the balance of interests in the WPA. The Board is supported by membership from relevant Commonwealth and State agencies and secretariat support from the joint Commonwealth-South Australian Government Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office (SA Government). The Board meet on a quarterly basis.OtherAgreed to as a recommendation of the Hawke Review 20115/10/20128YesPrime MinisterYes, but not tabledDepartment of DefenceR1-1-D Zone, PO Box 7901Canberra BCACT2610Australiahttp://www.defence.gov.au/woomera/board/http://www.defence.gov.au/woomera/board/http://www.defence.gov.au/woomera/board/index.htm DefenceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (YEYS) was established to develop and administer the youth development program delivered to young Australians in the Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour.Minister25/01/198710YesMinisterialNoDepartment of DefenceBuilding 24, Garden IslandPotts PointNSW2011Australiahttp://www.youngendeavour.gov.au/site/ DefenceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesCrace Joint Venture - DHA is a member of a consortium that will develop the suburb of Crace in Canberra as part of a Joint Venture with the ACT Government's Land Development Agency. A total of 1,430 residential blocks will be released for sale as a result of the development with DHA positioned to take up to 300 for Defence housing.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/06/20080No, but noted in parent's annual reportDefence Housing Australia DefenceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe 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. Membership includes 6-10 Directors - 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.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership17/07/19879YesChief of the Defence Force / Army / Airforce / NavyNo80 008 629 481Department of Defencehttps://www.defencehealth.com.au/ DefenceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesDHA Investment Management Limited (DHA IML) is a wholly owned subsidiary of DHA and its principal objective is to establish, operate and administer Managed Investment Schemes. DHA IML is the Responsible Entity for the DHA Residential Property Fund No.1Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership14/12/20123YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilYes, but not tabledANAO16 161 662 255Defence Housing Australia26 Brisbane AveBartonACT2600Australiahttps://www.dhaim.com.au/https://www.dhaim.com.au/ DefenceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe Lyons development - a joint venture between DHA and the Canberra Investment Corporation will provide 700 dwelling sites. Of these, at least 300 blocks, positioned throughout the development, will be available for ADF members and their families. - will provide 700 dwelling sites. Of these, at least 300 blocks, positioned throughout the development, will be available for ADF members and their families.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/03/20050No, but noted in parent's annual reportDefence Housing Australia DefenceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe 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. Directors appointed by members by ordinary resolution. The Chief of Navy nominates one director.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/05/20007NoYes61 092 229 000Department of DefenceLevel 2, 826 Whitehorse RoadBox HillVIC3128Australiahttp://navyhealth.com.au/ DefenceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe purpose of the Sanctuary Development near Moorebank in Sydney was to develop housing sites for the Department of Defence and private sector housing. The mixed development provided approximately 2,000 lots of which one third are used to house ADF members and their families.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/11/19890No, but noted in parent's annual reportDefence Housing Australia YesEducation and TrainingA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Government Department of Education is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians access early childhood education, school education, post-school, higher education, international education and academic research.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders23/12/2014Social Security and Welfare; Education; General Public ServicesYes - Department1,821YesANAO12 862 898 15046,003,745383,23250 Marcus Clark StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttps://education.gov.auhttp://www.education.gov.au/strategic-plan-2014-2017https://education.gov.au/annual-reports?resource=http://www.education.gov.au/budget Education and TrainingA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallAustralian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is responsible for delivering: - an Australian Curriculum from Foundation to Year 12 in specified learning areas - a national assessment programme aligned to the national curriculum that measures students' progress - a national data collection and reporting programme that supports: - analysis, evaluation, research and resource allocation - accountability and reporting on schools and broader national achievement.Act / RegulationAustralian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act 20088/12/2008Education93YesANAO54 735 928 08428,563Level 13, Tower B, Centennial Plaza, 280 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.acara.edu.auhttp://www.acara.edu.au/about_us/about_us.htmlhttp://www.acara.edu.au/news_media/publications.html Education and TrainingA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallAustralian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited's (AITSL) mission is to promote excellence so that teachers and school leaders have the maximum impact on student learning in all Australian schools. AITSL's areas of focus are on initial teacher education, school leadership for more autonomous schools and on supporting practicing teachers. Accordingly, AITSL develops policies and resources, pursues partnerships to embed its work undertakes research on what works best so that student learning is maximised. In brief, AITSL: defines and maintains national standards for teachers and principals; leads and influences improvement in teaching and school leadership; supports and recognises high quality professional practice. AITSL is also the designated assessing authority for people migrating to Australia as teachers. The Commonwealth of Australia, as represented by the Minister for Education, is the sole member of the company. AITSL operates under its own constitution, with an independent board of directors.OtherPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and subject to the provisions of the Commonwealth Corporations Act 20011/01/2010Education56YesANAO17 117 362 74013,237PO Box 299Collins Street WestVIC8007Australiahttp://www.aitsl.edu.au/about-ushttps://www.aitsl.edu.au/about-aitsl/governancehttps://www.aitsl.edu.au/about-aitsl/governancehttps://www.aitsl.edu.au/about-aitsl/governance Education and TrainingA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is an independent statutory authority created by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 1989 (the Act). The AIATSIS Amendment Bill 2015, passed by Parliament and received Royal Assent in February 2016, enacts legislative changes to the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 1989 (AIATSIS Act). The Bill will modernise the appointment process for the AIATSIS Council, refocus the functions of AIATSIS to better target resources and direct maximum effort to preserving its pre-eminent collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage and reflect contemporary language that better reflects the functions of AIATSIS and applies culturally appropriate terminology in describing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the AIATSIS Act.Act / RegulationAustralian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 198927/11/1989General Public ServiceYes - Statutory Agency121YesANAO62 020 533 64119,56725,45351 Lawson CrescentActonACT2601Australiahttp://aiatsis.gov.au/http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/about-us/corporate-documents-and-policieshttp://www.aiatsis.gov.au/about-us/corporate-documents-and-policieshttp://www.aiatsis.gov.au/about-us/corporate-documents-and-policies Education and TrainingA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityUnclassifiedMaterialAs Australia's national university, ANU has an international reputation for excellence in research, education and policy expertise. Research is central to everything ANU does. It shapes the educational experience provided to students and enables the University to be a leading voice on issues of national and international importance. The University invests heavily in research activities and infrastructure to attract, nurture and retain world-leading researchers. Consequently its academic staff are recognised globally as among the best in their fields. ANU students are taught by, and work with, active researchers at all levels of achievement. This ensures a contemporary education based in learning and discovery, not just knowledge transfer. Being part of an active network of researchers with global connections also provides opportunities for development in Australia and abroad. Consistent with its national leadership role, ANU continues to attract high-quality students from around Australia and the world to its undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research programs.Act / RegulationAustralian National University Act 19917/02/1947Higher EducationYesANAO52 234 063 906The Australian National UniversityCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.anu.edu.auhttp://www.anu.edu.au/about/plans-reviewshttp://www.anu.edu.au/about/plans-reviews Education and TrainingA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Research Council (ARC) is a statutory agency and advises the Government on research matters, manages the National Competitive Grants Program, a significant component of Australia's investment in research and development, and has responsibility for the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). The ARC supports the highest-quality fundamental and applied research and research training through a competitive peer review process involving national and international assessors across all disciplines. In addition, the ARC supports partnerships between researchers and industry, government, community organisations and the international community.Act / RegulationAustralian Research Council Act 20011/07/2001General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency136YesANAO35 201 451 156786,66125,311Level 2, 11 Lancaster PlaceCanberra AirportACT2609Australiahttp://www.arc.gov.auhttp://www.arc.gov.au/corporate-planhttp://www.arc.gov.au/annual-reports Education and TrainingA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallAs the national regulator for the vocational education and training (VET) sector, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) seeks to make sure that the sector's quality is maintained through the effective regulation of: - VET providers; - accredited VET courses; - Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) registered providers; and - providers of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), excluding those courses delivered by a school or higher education provider or under an entry arrangement with a higher education provider.Act / RegulationNational Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 20111/07/2011Education; and Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency184YesANAO72 581 678 65033,93135,521Level 6, 595 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.asqa.gov.auhttp://www.asqa.gov.au/news-and-publications/publications/publications.htmlhttp://www.asqa.gov.au/publications/annual-reports.htmlhttps://www.education.gov.au/portfolio-budget-statements-2015-16 Education and TrainingA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's national higher education regulatory and quality assurance agency. TEQSA contributes to a high quality Australian higher education sector through streamlined and nationally consistent higher education regulatory arrangements; registration of higher education providers; accreditation of higher education courses; and investigation, quality assurance and dissemination of higher education standards and performance.Act / RegulationTertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 20111/07/2011EducationYes - Statutory Agency51YesANAO50 658 250 01213,34913,186Level 14, 530 Collins Street MelbourneMelbourneVIC3001Australiahttp://www.teqsa.gov.auhttp://www.teqsa.gov.au/about/strategic-planhttp://www.teqsa.gov.au/news-publications/publications Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Advisory Group (ATSIEAG) is a cross-cutting advisory group formed in 2014 and tasked with providing support and strategic policy advice on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education to the Education Council's three Standing Working Groups: the Schools Policy Group (SPG), Early Childhood Policy Group (ECPG) and Data Strategy Group (DSG)). Membership of the group consists of senior officials with responsibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and/or early childhood policy from each jurisdiction; a senior official of the National Catholic Education Commission; a senior official of the Independent Schools Council of Australia; and two senior representatives of Indigenous Education Consultative BodiesCOAG1/11/201314NoNo31 Flinders StreetADELAIDESA5000Australia Education and TrainingB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOn 8 April 2010, the Education Ministers of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Republic of India signed a Joint Ministerial Statement reaffirming the Australian and Indian Governments' commitment to continue to expand collaboration in education, training and research. To support this expansion, both Governments agreed to the establishment of the Australia India Education Council (AIEC). The AIEC is a bi-national body with representation from academia, policy makers and industry which aims to set the strategic direction of the bilateral education, training and research partnership and to develop strategic advice to focus and shape collaborative efforts.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMinister and Minister for Education India8/04/201024NoMinisterialNohttp://www.australiaindiaeducation.com Education and TrainingB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesA Prime Ministerial initiative, the Australia Indonesia Centre will strengthen and deepen Australia Indonesia business, government, education, research and community links. The core objectives are to: promote greater community understanding of contemporary Indonesia; strengthen and deepen Australia Indonesia linkages in government, business, education, science, research and communities; deliver solutions to shared national challenges in areas such as health, food, energy and infrastructure and education through collaborative research through networks of universities and research centres in Indonesia and Australia.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderAs part of a funding agreement with current provider28/03/201414NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoPricewaterhouseCoopers12 377 614 012Caulfield EastVICAustraliahttp://www.australiaindonesiacentre.orghttp://australiaindonesiacentre.org/mission-and-objectives/http://www.education.gov.au/budget Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe COAG Education Council is primarily supported by a group of senior officials with responsibility for school education, early childhood and youth affairs who meet as the Australian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC). AESOC is directly responsible to the Education Council for the execution of Education Council decisions. Specifically, AEEOC: - provides policy advice to the Education Council - supervises and coordinates the Education Council work across its advisory bodies and working groups; - resolves operational and policy issues before progressing matters raised by ministerial authorities and companies to the Education Council; and - manages and coordinates jurisdictions' funding contributions for nationally agreed projects and initiatives, through the Education Council Secretariat.COAG30/06/200914NoNoLevel 3, 15-31 Pelham StreetCARLTONVIC3053Australia Education and TrainingB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Industry and Skills Committee is established by the agreement of the members of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Industry and Skills Council as an industry-led body that provides advice on the implementation of national vocational education and training policies. The Committee's role is to provide advice to ensure that the directions taken by ministers are informed by an industry-based perspective focused on the quality and relevance of the national training system.COAG8/05/201514YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoANAO50 Marcus Clark StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttps://www.education.gov.au/AISChttps://www.education.gov.au/AISC Education and TrainingB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian-American Educational Foundation (now the Australian-American Fulbright Commission) was established when the Fulbright program (which was established under the bi-national treaty between the governments of Australia and the United States under the Australian Treaty Series 1949 No. 14) was reviewed in 1964 under a revised treaty (Australian Treaty Series 1964 No. 15). The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is governed by a board of directors composed of five Australians, appointed by the Minister for Education and Training under delegated authority of the Australian Prime Minister, and five Americans, appointed by the U.S. Ambassador to Australia. The Prime Minister and the Ambassador serve as joint honorary co-chairs of the commission, while the board of directors elects its chairperson each year from its members. The Fulbright Commission office is based in Canberra and is administered by the commission staff.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderAustralian Treaty Series 1964 No. 15 (originally established under Australian Treaty Series 1949 No. 14)26/11/194910NoMinisterialNoOtherBellchambersbarrettLevel 1, 6 Napier CloseDEAKINACT2600Australiahttp://www.fulbright.com.au/http://www.fulbright.com.au/about/governancehttp://www.fulbright.com.au/media-and-news/publications Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Central Committees - Boilermaking Trades Committee is part of the Education and Training portfolio, and functions in an other capacity. The Central Committee - Boilermaking Trades Committee assesses boilermaking trade applicants for the Australian Recognised Trade Certificate.Act / RegulationTradesperson's Rights Regulation Act 194615/08/19465NoMinisterial Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Central Committees - Electrical Trades Committee is part of the Education and Training portfolio, and functions in an other capacity. The Central Committee - Electrical Trades Committee assesses electrical trade applicants for the Australian Recognised Trade Certificate.Act / RegulationTradesperson's Rights Regulation Act 194615/08/19465NoMinisterial Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Central Committees - Engineering Trades Committee is part of the Education and Training portfolio, and functions in an other capacity. The Central Committee - Engineering Trades Committee assesses engineering trade applicants for the Australian Recognised Trade Certificate.Act / RegulationTradesperson's Rights Regulation Act 194615/08/19465NoMinisterial Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Central Committees - Sheet Metal Trades Committee is part of the Education and Training portfolio, and functions in an other capacity. The Central Committee - Sheet Metal Trades Committee assesses sheet metal trade applicants for the Australian Recognised Trade Certificate.Act / RegulationTradesperson's Rights Regulation Act 194615/08/19465NoMinisterial Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGCOAG Education Council (EC) replaced the Standing Council on School Education and Early Childhood (SCSEEC) on 1 July 2014. Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Council were endorsed by the Prime Minister in November 2015 and show higher and international education also considered by the Council.COAG13/12/201315NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)No Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Copyright Advisory Group - Schools (CAG Schools) represents schools in Australia on copyright matters to the Education Council (formerly SCSEEC). CAG schools is assisted by the National Copyright Unit (the NCU). CAG Schools members include Federal, State and Territory Departments of Education, all Catholic Education Offices and the Independent Schools Council of Australia.COAG30/06/199413NoStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersNoAustralian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC)Level 3, 15-31 Pelham StreetCARLTONVIC3053Australia Education and TrainingB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council for International Education will oversee the implementation of the National Strategy for International Education 2025Prime Minister18/10/201617NoPrime MinisterDepartment of Education and Training50 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2600Australiahttps://internationaleducation.gov.au Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Data Strategy Group (DSG) is tasked with providing high-level strategic data policy advice to the Australian Education, Early Childhood and Youth Affairs Systems Officials Committees (AEEYSOC) to support the Education Council Strategic Reform Framework and the development of evidence-based policy, including monitoring and reporting on school education and early childhood outcomes. Department of Education and Training will provide secretariat for the DSG and support to the Chair.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAustralian Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs Senior Officials Committee (AEEYSOC)16/07/201318NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC)Secretariat - 50 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACTAustralia Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGEarly Childhood Data Subgroup (ECDSG) carries out work on data improvement in the area of early childhood outcomes, policy, programs and services in order to provide advice to the DSG. Department of Education and Training will provide secretariat support to the ECDSG and support to the Chair.Committee, Council, Board, ForumData Strategy Group (DSG)1/09/20090NoNoSecretariat - 50 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACTAustralia Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Early Childhood Policy Group (ECPG) reports to and provides high-level strategic policy advice to AESOC on all early childhood related components of the Education Council strategic reform framework. ECPG replaced the Early Childhood Development Working Group (ECDWG) in January 2014.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAustralian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC)1/01/201419NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC)Level 3, 33 St Andrews PlaceEast MelbourneVIC3002Australia Education and TrainingB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Advisory Committee was established to support the effective implementation and governance of the Flexible literacy for remote primary schools programme.Minister9/12/20148NoMinisterialNo Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Higher Education Standards Panel (the Panel) is an expert Advisory Body established under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act 2011). The Panel has been established to provide independent advice to the Commonwealth Minister(s) responsible for tertiary education and research. The Panel's work is independent of the quality assurance agency, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). On the 17 February 2015, the Minister for Education and Training announced the merger of the TEQSA Advisory Council and the Higher Education Standards Panel, and the disbanding of the Council. The Higher Education Standards Panel (the Panel) will advise and make recommendations to the Minister and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) on the making, varying and other matters related to the Higher Education Standards Framework. The Panel will also advise and make recommendations on effective arrangements to support the operation of the Higher Education Standards Framework that minimise regulatory intervention in Australian higher education, while ensuring accountability for quality. In carrying out its functions the Panel will: - work with TEQSA to review: - its strategic objectives and plans, performance against these plans, reform agenda and resourcing requirements - its approach to its core activities of provider registration and course accreditation, including its application of the principles of risk, necessity and proportionality to different types and categories of higher education providers - its processes and decision-making timeframes for its key activities of provider registration and course accreditation - its risk framework and its application - advise and make recommendations to the Minister on ways to shape and implement higher education reforms relating to the Higher Education Standards Framework: - consistent with streamlining and deregulation - consistent with effective market monitoring and data reporting in higher educationAct / RegulationTertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 20112/07/201111YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportTertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency50 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACTAustraliahttp://hestandards.gov.au Education and TrainingB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationFacilitate communication between the Department of Education and Training, state and territory governments, national project manager(s), school systems, education and subject experts, professional associations, and other relevant stakeholders to enable the provision of effective advice and support for Australia's participation in international assessments.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAustralian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC)1/06/19980NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC) Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGA sub-working group of the Education Council. Joint Working Group provides advice on reform for students with disability. Members from Australian Government, State and Territory government agencies and non-government agencies (Independent Schools Council of Australia and the National Catholic Education Commission).COAG14/10/201113NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Yes, but not tabledDepartment of Education and TrainingPO Box 9880CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://education.gov.au/background-information-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability Education and TrainingB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Government has established the Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools, to provide advice on how this extra Commonwealth funding should be used by Australian schools and school systems to improve school performance and student achievement.Minister10/07/20178YesOtherInstrument of AppointmentNoDepartment of Education and Training Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Safe and Supportive School Communities Working Group is a working group of the Education Council and includes representatives from all educational jurisdictions in Australia, including representatives from the National Catholic Education Commission, Independent Schools Council of Australia and the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.COAG1/06/199914NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Yes, but not tabledPO Box 15033City EastQLDAustraliahttp://education.qld.gov.au/ Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Schools Policy Group reports to and provides high-level strategic policy advice to AEEYSOC on all school education components of the Education Council strategic reform framework and on any national education agreement, including all school education related elements of the Education Council work plan; progress towards the delivery of those priorities and towards the achievement of nationally agreed goals and objectives, and future priorities and directions in order to achieve the nationally agreed goals and objectives. Specifically the Schools Policy Group will have strategic oversight of and provide advice to AEEYSOC on national curriculum, reporting; assessment and education architecture alongside planning, monitoring and reporting in relation to ACARA, AITSL and ESA, and initial teacher education, teacher and school leadership, and professional development, quality of schooling, languages education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in schools, research opportunities pursuant to the Education Council research plan, and national funding arrangements for schooling and any associated agreements. Membership compromised of senior officers with responsibility for school education policy from all jurisdictions including ACARA, AITSL and ESA (as Observers) and the non-government sector.COAG13/02/201417NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoLevel 5, 35 Bridge StreetSydneyNSW2000Australia Education and TrainingB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Schools Vocational Learning and Training Working Group consists of representatives from the Australian and state and territory governments, Industry, the training sector and Catholic and Independent schools. In addition to supporting the implementation of the Preparing Secondary Students for Work framework, the working group's 2016 remit includes improving career education in schools, access to appropriately qualified teachers and trainers and school to work transitions for Indigenous students to support COAG's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy post-school transitions goal.COAG11/04/201417NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)No Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Tradespersons' Rights Regulation Act Central Committee is established by the Tradesperson's Rights Regulation Act 1946 , it is also known as the 'Tradesmen's Rights Regulation Committee'. The Tradespersons' Rights Regulation Act Central Committee determine the requirements an applicant must meet in order to be awarded an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate. The committee comprises of a representative of the Minister (chair), plus two representatives of employers and two representatives of employees.Act / RegulationTradesperson's Rights Regulation Act 194615/08/19468NoMinisterial Education and TrainingB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingWithin the Department of Education and Training, there is a dedicated business unit known as Trades Recognition Australia ('TRA'). It is the relevant skills assessing authority for a number of trade and associate professional occupations as specified in an instrument made under the Migration Regulations 1994.Act / RegulationReferred to in instruments made under the Migration Regulations 19941/07/19910NoANAO74 599 608 295Department of Education and Training50 Marcus Clark StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au Education and TrainingB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe main function of the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) Advisory Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the TPS Director on the annual settings of the TPS Levy . Membership currently comprises 4 non-government and 5 government representatives selected on the basis of skills and experience.Act / RegulationEducation Services for Overseas Students Act 200011/10/20129YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Education and Training50 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACTAustraliahttps://www.education.gov.au Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe functions of the TPS Director include: - providing assistance to international students affected by an unexpected provider closure by placing them in an alternative course or paying them a refund; - managing the Overseas Students Tuition Fund; and - reporting to the Minister on the operations of the TPS and the financial status of the Overseas Students Tuition Fund (Annual Report).Act / RegulationEducation Services for Overseas Students Act 20001/07/20121YesYesDepartment of Education and Training50 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACTAustraliahttps://www.education.gov.auhttps://tps.gov.au/StaticContent/Get/AnnualReports Education and TrainingB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe primary objective of the Student Identifier's Registrar is assigning and verifying individuals' student identifiers and resolving any assignment/verification issues. The Registrar may also collect, use and disclose student identifiers for certain purposes as identified in Section 18(1) and 18(2) of the Student Identifier's Act 2014.Act / RegulationStudent Identifiers Act 201425/06/20140YesDepartment of Education and Training50 Marcus Clark StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.usi.gov.au Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesEstablished in the UK to facilitate fund-raising foundation activities for the advancement of education.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/01/2007No, but noted in parent's annual reportAustralian National UniversityANU (UK) Foundation, Templeco Corporate Services, 16 Old BaileyLondon, EC4M 7EGUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelandhttp://philanthropy.anu.edu.au/endowment-for-excellence/foundations-of-the-anu-endowment-for-excellence/anu-uk-foundation/ Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesUndertake research and experimental work and the promotion of the use of techniques and processes derived or developed from research and experimental workCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership31/08/1979No, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO31 008 548 650Australian National UniversityBuilding 95, Fulton Muir Building, Corner Barry Drive & North RoadCanberraACT200Australiahttp://www.anuenterprise.com.au Education and TrainingC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesProvide investment in commercialisation, pre-seed and early stage private equity investment as part of the - Motor Traders Association of Australia (MTAA) Super Venture Capital Partnership.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/02/20050No, but noted in parent's annual report65 402 155 067Australian National University Education and TrainingC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesProvide governance and administration services to ANU - Motor Traders Association of Australia (MTAA) Super Venture Capital PartnershipCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/02/20050No, but noted in parent's annual report17 112 749 854Australian National University Education and TrainingC. OtherK. National Law BodiesAustralian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is a National Authority established under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (National Law) to guide the implementation and administration of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care (NQF). ACECQA is governed by a 13 member Board appointed by consensus of the Education Council. Key functions include: - promoting national consistency - promoting continuous quality improvement by education and care services - educating and informing services and the community about the NQF - publishing and maintaining national registers of early childhood education and care services, providers and Certified Supervisors. The National Quality Framework was established on 1 January 2012 and includes: - a legislative framework that consists of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations, incorporating the National Quality Standard - a quality assessment and rating system - a lead regulatory authority in each state and territory with primary responsibility for the approval, monitoring and quality assessment of services in their jurisdiction - a national body - ACECQA, to guide implementation of the NQF.Act / RegulationEducation and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (a States and Territories based legislation)12/08/201113YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)YesANAO59 372 786 746Level 6, 175 Liverpool StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.acecqa.gov.auhttp://www.acecqa.gov.au/strategic-planhttp://www.acecqa.gov.au/annual-report Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesDevelopment, manufacture and sale of scientific instruments.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership6/10/1988No, but noted in parent's annual report43 008 644 273Australian National University111-113 Gladstone StreetFYSHWICKACTAustraliahttp://www.asi-pl.com.au Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesWas established to participate in the construction and operation of student accommodation facility on Section 30 Block 4 of the City West PrecinctCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership6/07/2005No, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO21 115 155 934Australian National UniversityThe Australian National UniversityActonACT2601Australia Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesFacilitate the day-to-day administration and operation of the student accommodation facilityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership6/07/2005No, but noted in parent's annual report42 114 934 904Australian National UniversityThe Australian National UniversityActonACT2601Australia Education and TrainingC. OtherK. National Law BodiesEducation Services Australia (ESA) is a national, not-for-profit company owned by all Australian education ministers. The company was established to support delivery of national priorities and initiatives regarding technology for education in the schools, training and Higher Education sectors. The Ministers' priorities for the company are outlined in their Letter of Expectation. ESA works closely with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) .Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/03/201010YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Yes, but not tabledOtherGrant Thornton18 007 342 421Level 5, 440 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.esa.edu.auhttp://www.esa.edu.au/about-us/strategic-planhttp://www.esa.edu.au/about-us/annual-report Education and TrainingC. OtherK. National Law BodiesThe National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER) is an, Australian Public Company, limited by guarantee. NCVER provides research and statistics on vocational education and training (VET). It is responsible for collecting, managing, analysing, evaluating and communicating research and statistics about VET nationally. The Memorandum and Articles of Association show there are nine Members of the Company and nine Directors of the Board. The Members of the Company are the Ministers of the Crown who have responsibility for VET in the Commonwealth, and each state and territory.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/09/19819YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Yes, but not tabledOtherEdwards Marshal, Chartered Accountants87 007 967 311AdelaideSAAustraliahttp://www.ncver.edu.au Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesWas established to participate in the construction and operation of student accommodation facility on part of Section 21 Block 4 of the City West PrecinctCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership3/07/2007No, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO66 126 340 163Australian National UniversityThe Australian National UniversityActonACT2601Australia Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesFacilitate the day-to-day administration and operation of the student accommodation facilityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership3/07/2007No, but noted in parent's annual report25 126 340 805Australian National UniversityThe Australian National UniversityActonACT2601Australia Education and TrainingC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSurvey research services and survey design, data management, analytics and qualitative analysis.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership8/03/2001No, but noted in parent's annual report91 096 153 212Australian National UniversityLevel 1, 262 Victoria StreetNorth MelbourneVIC3051Australiahttp://www.srcentre.com.au EmploymentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Fair Work Commission Expert Panel undertakes reviews of default superannuation funds and an annual minimum wage review.Act / RegulationFair Work Act 20091/07/20166YesGovernor-General in CouncilFair Work Commission EmploymentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Security of Payments Working Group was established to improve compliance by building industry participants with security of payment laws. A key function of the working group will be monitoring the impact the Australian Building and Construction Commission has on improving compliance with security of payment obligations. The working group will also make recommendations to the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner about policies, procedures or programs that could be implemented to improve compliance with security of payment laws.OtherNot specified1/07/20160NoOther. YesEmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe role of the Department of Employment (the department) is to develop and implement policy and programmes to deliver the Australian Government's agenda to create more jobs and great workplaces. This is achieved by: - creating a productive and competitive labour market through employment policies and programmes which increase Australia's workforce participation - facilitating jobs growth through policies which promote fair, productive and safe workplaces - strong and effective network and corporate function which works collaboratively with partners to build capability, support delivery and enhance accountability to ensure the positive reputation of the Department. The Department has entered into an arrangement with the Department of Education with each department contributing people and other resources into a Shared Services Centre which maximises the effective use of transactional and operational corporate resources.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders18/09/2013Social Security and Welfare; Other Economic AffairsYes - Department1,949YesANAO50 658 250 0122,406,028386,82110-14 Mort StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.employment.gov.auhttp://www.employment.gov.au/about-departmenthttp://www.employment.gov.au/annual-reportshttp://employment.gov.au/budget EmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency provides a national focus on asbestos issues which goes beyond workplace safety to encompass environmental and public health concerns. The agency aims to ensure asbestos issues receive the attention and focus needed to drive change across all levels of government.Act / RegulationAsbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Act 20131/07/2013Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency12YesANAO50 802 255 1754,0764,364Level 10, 255 Elizabeth StSydneyNSW2001Australiahttp://www.asbestossafety.gov.auhttp://asbestossafety.gov.au/publicationshttp://asbestossafety.gov.au/publicationshttp://docs.employment.gov.au/node/34005 EmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) promotes an improved workplace relations framework to ensure that building work is carried out fairly, efficiently and productively for the benefit of all building industry participants by providing education and advice and ensuring compliance with designated building laws and Commonwealth Building Codes. The ABCC was established under the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016. It commenced operations on 2 December 2016, transitioning from its predecessor entity, Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate (OFWBII). OFWBII replaced a previous entity called the Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, which was in operation from 2005-2012.Act / RegulationBuilding and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 20161/06/2012Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency155Yes68 003 725 09832,96334,167509 St Kilda RoadMelbourneVIC3001Australiahttp://www.abcc.gov.auhttp://www.fwbc.gov.au/accountability/ EmploymentA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityPFCMaterialEstablished by the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992, the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation known as Coal LSL is responsible for the Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave Fund. Coal LSL facilitate payment of long service leave entitlements to persons employed in the Australian black coal mining industry.Act / RegulationCoal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 19924/09/1992Other Economic AffairsYesANAO12 039 670 644157,852Level 6, 18 Honeysuckle DriveNewcastleNSW2300Australiawww.coallsl.com.auhttps://www.coallslcorp.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-plan/cmilsl-2015-19-corporate-plan.pdf?sfvrsn=2http://coallslcorp.com.au/files-and-reports/annual-reports/ EmploymentA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialComcare partners with workers, their employers and unions to keep workers healthy and safe, and reduce the incidence and cost of workplace injury and disease. We implement the Australian Government's policies in federal workplaces to drive social inclusion and productivity. We have three outcomes that guide us: - the protection of the health, safety and welfare at work of workers covered by the Comcare scheme through education, assurance and enforcement. - an early and safe return to work and access to compensation for injured workers covered by the Comcare scheme by working in partnership with employers to create best practice in rehabilitation and by providing quick and accurate management of workers' compensation claims. - access to compensation for people with asbestos-related diseases where the Commonwealth has a liability. In addition to the above outcomes we also support the Seacare Authority in the delivery of its statutory functions.Act / RegulationSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 198822/06/1992General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers652YesANAO41 640 788 3046,020383,489Level 4/121 Marcus Clarke StCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.comcare.gov.auhttp://www.comcare.gov.au/Forms_and_Publications/publications/corporate_publications/comcare_strategic_planhttp://www.comcare.gov.au/Forms_and_Publications/publications/corporate_publications/comcare_annual_reportshttp://docs.employment.gov.au/node/34007 EmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Fair Work Commission is Australia's national workplace relations tribunal. It is an independent body with the power to carry out a range of functions including: - Providing a safety new of minimum conditions, including minimum wages in awards; - Facilitating good faith bargaining and the making of enterprise agreements; - Granting remedies for unfair dismissal; - Regulating the taking of industrial action; and - Resolving a range of collective and individual workplace disputes.Act / RegulationFair Work Act 19991/07/2009Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency314YesANAO93 614 579 19977,01579,420Level 4, 11 Exhibition StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttps://www.fwc.gov.au/https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/operations/strategy-vision-future-directionshttps://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/reports-publications/annual-reportshttps://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/operations/budgets-expenditure EmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Fair Work Ombudsman and Registered Organisations Entity was established on 1 May 2017 upon the commencement of the Registered Organisations Commission. Under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 the Fair Work Ombudsman and Registered Organisations Commission Entity (FWOROCE) is considered to be a listed entity comprising of following combination of independent bodies: ? The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman, established on 1 July 2009, and ? The Registered Organisations Commission, established on 1 May 2017. The Fair Work Ombudsman is an independent statutory office. Our jurisdiction is set out in the Fair Work Act and our services are free to all workers and employers in Australia. Our main role is to: - promote harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations - ensure compliance with Australian workplace laws - monitor certain 457 subclass visa arrangements. The Registered Organisations Commission is responsible for improving the governance and financial accountability of unions and employer associations by ensuring compliance with the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 through education, monitoring, and, where appropriate, enforcement. www.roc.gov.au Registered Organisations Commission: 1300 341 665Act / RegulationFair Work Act 20091/07/2009Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency730YesANAO43 884 188 232120,967127,779Level 9, 414 La Trobe StMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.fairwork.gov.auhttp://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/policies-and-guides/internal-policies-and-planshttp://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/reports-and-submissions/annual-reportshttp://www.fairwork.gov.au/About-us/Reporting-to-parliament/budgets-and-expenditure EmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallSafe Work Australia is a tripartite body with the following members: - an independent chair; - members representing the Commonwealth and each state and territory; - members representing the interests of workers; - members representing the interests of employers, and - the Chief Executive Officer. Further information about Safe Work Australia Members can be found under Our Members. Safe Work Australia's was established to lead policy development that improves work health and safety and workers' compensation arrangements across Australia. It performs its functions in accordance with strategic and operational plans agreed annually by the Select Council on Workplace Relations. Safe Work Australia began operating as an independent Australian Government statutory agency on 1 November 2009. It is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments through an Intergovernmental Agreement. As a national policy body Safe Work Australia does not regulate work health and safety laws. The Commonwealth, states and territories retain responsibility for regulating and enforcing work health and safety laws in their jurisdiction.Act / RegulationSafe Work Australia Act 20081/07/2009Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency101YesANAO81 840 374 16321,14320,659Level 7, New Acton Nishi, 2 Phillip Law StCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.auhttp://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/about/corporateinformation/pages/corporatehttp://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/about/annual-reports/pages/annual-reportshttp://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/about/corporateinformation/budget/pages/budget EmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallSeafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority - otherwise known as the Seacare Authority, comprises an independent Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, two employer representatives and two employee representatives. The Seacare Authority oversees a scheme of occupational health and safety (OHS), rehabilitation and workers' compensation arrangements which applies to defined seafaring employees and, in relation to OHS, defined third parties.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)15/06/1993Other Economic AffairsYes - Operate with some IndependenceYesANAO32 745 854 352155121 Marcus Clarke StCANBERRAACT2601Australiahttp://www.seacare.gov.au/http://www.seacare.gov.au/forms_and_publications/published_information/our_priorities/our_priorities/seacare_2015_five_year_planhttp://www.seacare.gov.au/forms_and_publications/published_information/reports_and_responses_to_parilament/seacare_annual_reports EmploymentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Workplace Gender Equality Agency administers the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, requiring non-public sector organisations with 100 or more staff to report to it annually. In addition to this regulatory role, the Agency works collaboratively with employers providing advice, practical tools and educational programs to help them improve gender equality. The Agency is also tasked with and raising public awareness and acceptance of gender equality in workplaces.Act / RegulationWorkplace Gender and Equality Act 20126/12/2012Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency30YesANAO47 641 643 8745,0765,890Level 7, 309 Kent StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttps://www.wgea.gov.auhttps://www.wgea.gov.au/sites/default/files/Workplace%20Gender%20Equality%20Agency%20Corporate%20Plan%202015-16.pdfhttps://www.wgea.gov.au/accountability-and-reporting-documents/annual-reports EmploymentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council (ASEC), provides advice to the Minister and to the CEO of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) on the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness. ASEC also supports the work of ASEA. Established on 1 July 2013, ASEC is made up of 10 members - a Chair and nine other members who have been selected for their experience and expertise with asbestos safety, public health, corporate governance or the representation of people with asbestos-related disease and their families. The members consist of: - a Chair - one member representing the Commonwealth - 4 members representing State, Territory and local governments - 1 member representing the interests of workers in Australia; - 1 member representing the interests of employers in Australia - 2 other members. Members are appointed by the Minister. The period of appointment must not be more than 3 years.Act / RegulationAsbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Act 20131/07/201310YesMinisterialYesANAO50 802 255 175Department of EmploymentLevel 8, 255 Elizabeth StSydneyNSW2001Australiahttp://www.asbestossafety.gov.auhttp://asbestossafety.gov.au/publicationshttp://docs.employment.gov.au/node/34005 EmploymentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Commissioner administers the Australian Government Building and Construction WHS Accreditation Scheme. Only companies accredited by the Commissioner may undertake Commonwealth-funded building and construction projects subject to certain financial thresholds. The Commissioner promotes improvements in safety more broadly in the industry and now also ensures that only building products that meet the Australian Standard are utilised on Commonwealth funded projects. The position was established by the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012, and continued in existence by the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016.Act / RegulationBuilding and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 201612/09/20050NoDepartment of Employment10-14 Mort StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.fsc.gov.au EmploymentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Workplace Relations Consultative Council (NWRCC), provides in the national interest a regular and organised means for senior representatives of the Australian Government, employers and employees to consult on workplace relations and labour market matters of national concern. Originally established in 1977, the NWRCC is made up of 14 members in addition to the Minister for Employment as Chair. Members are appointed by the Minister for two year terms. Under the NWRCC Act, meetings must occur at least in the first and second half of each calendar year.Act / RegulationNational Workplace Relations Consultative Council Act 2002, section 416/06/197714NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Employment10-14 Mort StreetCanberraACT2601Australia EmploymentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) administers the regulatory functions of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act), other than those functions assigned to Comcare and has functions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. 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. 11 members - a Chair and 10 other members (9 representative appointments, and 2 appointments based on qualifications and experience).Act / RegulationSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, section 89A22/06/199211YesGovernor-General in CouncilYes121 Marcus Clarke StCANBERRAACT2601Australiahttp://www.srcc.gov.auhttp://www.srcc.gov.au/publications/srcc_corporate_documentshttp://www.srcc.gov.au/publications/srcc_corporate_documents/srcc_annual_reports Environment and EnergyC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe company generates electricity and also provides financial hedge and insurance products to participants in the national electricity market. It also undertakes water management according to the Snowy Water Licence by the New South Wales Government. Snowy Hydro does not own the water but has the right to collect, divert, store and release water according to the Licence. The shareholding arrangements are New South Wales 58%, Victoria 29% and the Commonwealth holding the remaining 13% share.Act / RegulationSnowy Hydro Corporatisation Act 1997, section 5527/06/20010YesDeloitte17 090 574 431http://www.snowyhydro.com.au Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Greenhouse and Energy Minimum (GEMS) Regulator is based in the Australian Government's Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and is responsible for administering the GEMS Act, maintaining the GEMS register, and monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Act.Act / RegulationGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, the GEMS Regulator is established as a statutory position under s7024/06/2014010 Binara StCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.energyrating.gov.au YesEnvironment and EnergyA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of the Environment designs and implements the Australian Government's policies and programmes to protect and conserve the environment, water and heritage and promote climate action. The environmental framework is being delivered under four pillars: - Clean Air and Climate Change - Clean Land - Clean Water - National HeritageConstitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders19/07/2016Housing and Community Amenities; Recreation and Culture; Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; Other EcoYes - Department1,972YesANAO34 190 894 9833,323,524550,084King Edward TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.auhttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reportinghttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/accountability-reporting/annual-reportshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) was established by the Australian Government to make renewable energy solutions more affordable and increase the amount of renewable energy used in Australia.Act / RegulationAustralian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011 and Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 20111/07/2012Fuel and EnergyYes - Operate with some Independence2YesANAO35 931 927 8992,073301,6952 Phillip Law StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://arena.gov.au/http://arena.gov.au/about-arena/corporate-publications/http://arena.gov.au/about-arena/corporate-publications/ Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national meteorological authority. It takes and gathers observations of the weather, water and atmospheric conditions, and provides forecasts, warnings and long-term outlooks for weather, climate and water. The Bureau's work supports all Australians including the Australian Defence Force and key sectors such as emergency management, aviation, transport, water management, agriculture and environmental management.Act / RegulationMeteorology Act 19551/01/1908Other Economic Affairs; Housing and Community Amenities; Agriculture, Forestry and FishingYes - Executive Agency1,565YesANAO92 637 533 532318,085377,146700 Collins StreetDocklands MelbourneVIC3008Australiahttp://www.bom.gov.auhttp://www.bom.gov.au/inside/corp_documents.shtmlhttp://www.bom.gov.au/inside/corp_documents.shtmlhttp://www.bom.gov.au/inside/corp_documents.shtml Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) mobilises capital investment in renewable energy, low-emission technology and energy efficiency projects in Australia.Act / RegulationClean Energy Finance Corporation Act 20123/08/2012Fuel and Energy101YesANAO43 669 904 35275,659Suite 1702, 1 Bligh StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.cleanenergyfinancecorp.com.auhttp://www.cleanenergyfinancecorp.com.au/what-we-do/investment-mandate.aspxhttp://www.cleanenergyfinancecorp.com.au/reports/annual-report.aspxhttp://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2014/PBS-201415/Report/CEFC Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Clean Energy Regulator is the statutory authority responsible for administering legislation that will contribute to a reduction in Australia's net greenhouse gas emissions, including through the administration of market based mechanisms that incentivise reduction in emissions and the promotion of additional renewable electricity generation. The Clean Energy Regulator has administrative responsibilities for the: - National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting, under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 and associated Regulations. - Emissions Reduction Fund, under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 and the Carbon Farming Initiative Amendment Bill 2014. - Australian National Registry of Emissions Units, under the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units Act 2011 and associated Regulations. - Renewable Energy Target, under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 and associated Regulations.Act / RegulationClean Energy Regulator Act 20112/04/2012Housing and Community AmenitiesYes - Statutory Agency323YesANAO72 321 984 210850,08978,2585 Farrell PlaceCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.auhttp://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/About/Accountability-and-reporting/Corporate-planshttp://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/About/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Reports Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Authority is an independent statutory agency that provides advice to the Government on climate change policy. In addition, the Authority undertakes periodic reviews of: - the Carbon Farming Initiative, and - the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System.Act / RegulationClimate Change Authority Act 20111/07/2012Housing and Community AmenitiesYes - Statutory Agency9YesANAO60 585 018 7821,465John Gorton Building, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600CanberraACT2600Australiahttp://climatechangeauthority.gov.auhttp://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/about-cca/corporate-plans/corporate-plan-2016-17http://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/about-ccahttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Director of National Parks is a corporation established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), the principal Commonwealth legislation for establishing and managing protected areas. The corporation is constituted by the person appointed to the office named the Director of National Parks. Under the EPBC Act, the Director of National Parks' responsibilities include: - managing Commonwealth reserves and conservation zones - protecting biodiversity and heritage in Commonwealth reserves and conservation zones - carrying out research relevant to Commonwealth reserves - cooperating with other countries to establish and manage national parks and nature reserves in those countries - making recommendations to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment Commonwealth reserves that are wholly or partly on Indigenous people's land are managed in conjunction with a Board of Management. There are also Advisory Committees who provide advice to the Director on the management of other reserves. These boards and committees play crucial roles in determining the policies and priorities for the management of each protected area.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection and Conservation Act 199913/03/1975Recreation and CultureYes - Operate with some Independence326YesANAO13 051 694 96337680,30851 Allara StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/node/35649http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/national-parks/parks-australia/publicationshttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/national-parks/parks-australia/publicationshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallUnder the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Authority) is responsible for managing one of the world's premier natural resources: - the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Authority's primary outcome is to ensure the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and the international community through the care and development of the Marine Park. This outcome is supported by three objectives: - protecting and restoring the Reef's ecosystem health and biodiversity, safeguarding the Reef's heritage, and ensuring use of the Marine Park is ecologically sustainable and benefits current and future generations. GBRMPA is governed by a board.Act / RegulationGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 197520/06/1975Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency210YesANAO12 949 356 88547,79765,8102-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLD4810Australiahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.auhttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/legislation-regulations-and-policieshttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-information/annual-reporthttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is a self-funding agency created by the Australian Government responsible for vision planning and management of Sydney Harbour sites including Cockatoo Island and Snapper Island in Sydney Harbour, Woolwich Dock and Parklands in Woolwich, HMAS Platypus in Neutral Bay, Georges Heights, Middle Head and Chowder Bay in Mosman, North Head Sanctuary in Manly, Marine Biological Station in Watsons Bay and Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse. The Harbour Trust's role is to cultivate a long-term vision plan for these sites to ensure they are integrated into the life of the city and create a lasting legacy for the people of Sydney and Australia. Sites that were for many years hidden away from public view are now open for all, containing an extraordinary mix of historic buildings, magnificent harbour views, pristine natural landscapes and defence heritage. These public spaces and parklands now offer major events, exhibitions, venue hire, accommodation, tours and business tenancy.Act / RegulationSydney Harbour Federation Trust Act 200120/09/2001Recreation and Culture63YesANAO14 178 614 90518,463Building 28 Best Avenue, off Suakin DriveMosmanNSW2088Australiahttp://www.harbourtrust.gov.auhttp://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/planning-projects/strategic-plans#comprehensve_planhttp://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/about/publications/annual-reportshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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 (and deputy members) appointed by the Minister include representatives from the Northern Territory Government, local government, the mining industry, the ARPANSA and the Department of Industry and Science.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection (Alligator Rivers Regions) Act 197816/02/199430NoMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAODepartment of the Environment and EnergySupervising Scientist Branch, Pedersen RdDarwinNTAustraliahttp://www.environment.gov.au/node/23142http://www.environment.gov.au/node/23143 Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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. The committee is comprised of a Chair, selected independent scientists and members representing key stakeholders.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection (Alligator Rivers Regions) Act 197816/02/199414YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAODepartment of the Environment and EnergySupervising Scientist Branch, Pedersen RdDarwinNTAustraliahttp://www.environment.gov.au/ssd/communication/committees/arrtc/index.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/node/23146 Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Council advises the Australian Government on policies and programs concerning the preservation of Australian heritage. Members are appointed by the Minister under the Australian Heritage Council Act 2003, section 4. Council comprised of a chair, 6 members and 2 up to associate members.Act / RegulationAustralian Heritage Council Act 20031/01/20049YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept Of The Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/ahc/index.html Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationMembers include all Chairs of Australia's World Heritage properties Advisory Committees, and two representatives from the Australian World Heritage Indigenous Network. Is a forum for sharing of best practice approaches to World Heritage property management.Committee, Council, Board, ForumEnvironment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC)7/11/200822NoOtherFormally appointed by COAG Environment Protection and Heritage Council. Now World Heritage properties nominate a representativeNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/organisations/world-heritage-committee.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/heritage/heritage-organisations/australian-heritage-council/about-council Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesAgreement 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. The Committee determines the ownership and subsequent disposition of the artefacts recovered from Dutch shipwrecks off the coast of Western Australia. 2 members are each appointed by the Australian and the Netherlands Governments. The Committee is effectively dormant and would only re-convene in the event that another Dutch Shipwreck is discovered in Australian waters.Act / RegulationCommonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 19766/11/19724NoMinisterialDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDepartment of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/shipwrecks/international/ancods.htmlhttp://www.heritage-activities.nl/ancods/index.html Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Board prepares and implements, in conjunction with the Director of National Parks, the Booderee National Park management plan, monitors management of the Park, and provides advice to the Minister on developments in the park. There are 12 members comprising 7 Indigenous persons nominated by the traditional owners of the Park, the Director of National Parks, an officer of the Jervis Bay Territory Administration, Commanding Officer of HMAS Creswell, conservation scientist familiar with Jervis Bay region and ecotourism expert.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 199925/06/199612YesMinisterialNoDirector of National ParksVillage RoadJervis BayNSW2540Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/national-parks/booderee-national-park/management-and-conservation/park-management Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationCoordinates the Bureau's water information activities with those of the States and Territories. Comprising representatives from the lead water agencies in each jurisdiction, the Reference Group provides a forum for members to articulate water information priorities and provide feedback to the Bureau on its various water information products and services.Act / RegulationWater Act 200730/01/200822NoOtherDirector of MeteorologyNoBureau of Meteorology Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Council provides a forum for collaboration between jurisdictions on matters of national significance requiring joint action by the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments, including developing and implementing an integrated and coherent national energy and mineral resources policy.COAG13/12/20130NoMinisterialNo10 Binara StCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.au Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe role of the COAG Energy Council Energy Appointments Selection Panel (the Selection Panel), is to provide recommendations to the COAG Energy Council (the Council) on appointments to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), Australian Energy Regulator (AER), Consumer Advocacy Panel (CAP) and Energy Consumers Australia (ECA).COAG13/12/20136YesMinisterialNo Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGSub-group established under the COAG Energy Council Energy Efficiency Working Group, with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories and New Zealand, to the Council's equipment energy efficiency agenda including implementation of the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act Legislative Scheme.COAG13/12/201310NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGWorking group established under the COAG Energy Council, with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories, to discuss policy issues and implement agreed national programs related to the Council's exploration, investment and geoscience reform agendaCOAG13/12/20137NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGSub-group formed under the COAG Energy Council Exploration Investment and GeoScience Working Group with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories to discuss policy issues and implement agreed national programs related to the Council's geoscience information agenda.COAG13/12/20137NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGWorking group established under the COAG Energy Council, with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories, to discuss policy issues and implement agreed national programs related to the Council's land access for resources reform agendaCOAG13/12/20137NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGWorking group established under the COAG Energy Council, with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories, to discuss policy issues and implement agreed national programs related to the Council's national gas emergency response responsibilitiesCOAG13/12/20139NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGWorking group established under the COAG Energy Council, with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories, to discuss policy issues and implement agreed national programs related to the Council's national oil supplies emergency response responsibilitiesCOAG13/12/20139NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGSub-group formed under the COAG Energy Council Upstream Petroleum Resources Working Group with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories to discuss policy issues and implement agreed national programs related to the Council's petroleum reserves and production reporting agenda.COAG13/12/20137NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Senior Committee of Officials (SCO) is in place to advise the COAG Energy Council and develop issues for its consideration in the context of the Council's Terms of Reference and other issues as identified and agreed by Ministers.COAG13/12/201312NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGWorking group established under the COAG Energy Council, with membership from the Commonwealth, States and Territories, to discuss policy issues and implement agreed national programs related to the Council's upstream petroleum resources reform agendaCOAG13/12/20137NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoGPO Box 9839CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.scer.gov.auhttps://scer.govspace.gov.au/about-us/terms-of-reference/ Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGCBD Program mandates the disclosure of energy efficiency information for commercial office spaces of 2000 square metres or more. Disclosure of this information before sale or lease assists prospective buyers and tenants to make informed decisions. The CBD Program is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and is delivered by the Australian Government Department of Industry. The Commercial Building Disclosure Forum (CBDF) provides industry input and advice to improve the effectiveness of the CBD program. The CBDF helps identify program implementation issues and contributes to technical and communication strategies and guidance materials for industry. The Department chairs the CBDF which comprises representatives of the Property Council of Australia, Australia Direct Property Investment Association, Energy Efficiency Council, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, Facility Management Association, Green Building Council of Australia, the legal sector, and NSW OEH.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/201021NoNo Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder is responsible for the management water entitlements acquired by the Commonwealth. These water entitlements are used to protect or restore environmental assets of the Murray-Darling Basin.Act / RegulationWater Act 20073/03/20087NoMinisterialDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/water/cewo Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Commonwealth Environmental Water Office (CEWO) was established to support the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) to make decisions on the use of Commonwealth environmental water.Act / RegulationWater Act 20073/03/20080Department of the Environment and Energyhttp://www.environment.gov.au/aggregation/commonwealth-environmental-water-office Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) is an independent, expert committee which assesses whether methods meet the requirements of the Emissions Reduction Fund and provides advice to the Minister for the Environment and Energy.Act / RegulationCarbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 201113/12/20149YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyGPO Box 787CanberraACT2601Australiawww.environment.gov.au/climate-change/emissions-reduction-fund/methods/erac Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Council of Australian Governments Energy Council (the Council) agreed on 13 December 2013 to the implementation plan to establish a National Energy Consumer Advocacy Body. Energy Consumers Australia, was established on 30 January 2015 and replaced the Consumer Advocacy Panel (CAP) as the body responsible for energy consumer advocacy grants, but also undertaking its own work on matters of material interest to energy consumers. Energy Consumers Australia is a company limited by guarantee with a five member board and whose sole member is the South Australian Minister for Resources and Energy (serving on behalf of the COAG Energy Council). Energy Consumers Australia is governed by the ECA Constitution, as agreed by the COAG Energy Council in December 2014.COAG30/01/20150 Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Fuel Standards Consultative Committee was established under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 as a formal consultation mechanism. The committee must include one representative from each state and territory government, and one representative from the Australian Government. It must also include at least one person representing fuel producers, a non-government body with an interest in the protection of the environment, and a person representing the interests of consumers. The minister may also appoint additional members to the committee with each member appointed for a term of three years.Act / RegulationFuel Quality Standards Act 200022/05/200117YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and Energyhttp://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/fuelquality/standards/fscc.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/accountability-reporting/annual-reportshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGImplementation of the Intergovernmental Agreement is being driven by the Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Forum. The Ministerial Forum is comprised of two ministers each from the Australian and Queensland governments with responsibility for matters relating to the environment and marine parks, science, tourism and/or natural resource management. Ministers responsible for mining may not be members. The current members are: ? The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP - Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Energy (Chair) ? The Hon Steven Ciobo MP - Australian Government Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment ? The Hon Jackie Trad MP - Queensland Government Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Trade ? The Hon Dr Steven Miles MP - Queensland Government Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection, Minister for National Parks and the Great Barrier Reef The Ministerial Forum's role is set out in the Intergovernmental Agreement. Protocols for its operation are set out in a schedule to the Agreement. The Ministerial Council met 32 times under the 1979 Emerald Agreement. The Ministerial Council held its first meeting under the new Intergovernmental Agreement on 3 July 2009. The Ministerial Forum held its first meeting on 12 August 2011.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderGreat Barrier Reef Intergovernmental Agreement13/02/20114NoPrime MinisterYes, but not tabledDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/marine/gbr/protecting-the-reef/intergovernmental-agreement Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Hazardous Waste Technical Group advises on technical issues associated with the operation and interpretation of the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989. The Group is comprised of eight experts appointed by the Minister, and generally meets in response to requests for advice on specific issues.Act / RegulationHazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, sections 58B, 58C, 58D and 58E1/07/199711YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyKing Edwards TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/node/21236http://www.environment.gov.au/archive/settlements/publications/chemicals/hazardous-waste/tg/index.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/accountability-reporting/annual-reportshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Historic Shipwrecks Delegates Committee (HSDC) evolved from annual meetings commencing in 1985 of Commonwealth and State officials to discuss the administration of the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976. State officials became Delegates under the Historic Shipwreck Act circa 1989 and have met annually since. The HSDC meets in order to provide strategic policy input on the protection of Australia's shipwreck heritage, uniform national administration and delivery of the objectives of the national Historic Shipwrecks Program.Act / RegulationHistoric Shipwrecks Act 197623/09/198511NoOtherTBADepartment of the Environment and EnergyDepartment of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/heritage/heritage-grants-and-funding Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesProvides scientific advice to decision makers on the impact that coal seam gas and large coal mining development may have on Australia's water resources.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 19999/11/20128YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept of the Environmenthttp://www.iesc.environment.gov.au/http://www.iesc.environment.gov.au/ieschttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Independent Scientific Committee on Wind Turbines has been established to build on the work of the National Health and Medical Research Council and provide advice on the science and monitoring of potential impacts of wind turbine sound on health and the environment. It will provide an Annual Report to the Australian Parliament.Minister9/10/20154YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerYeshttp://www.environment.gov.au/minister/hunt/2015/mr20151009.html Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC) is an expert group who provide advice to the Minister for the Environment on the operation of the EPBC Act, taking into account the significance of Indigenous peoples' knowledge of the management of land and the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 199916/07/200010YesPrime MinisterNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/indigenous/committees/iac.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/indigenous/committees/iac.html Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationReef Advisory Committees provide advice to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority on actions that can be taken to address the risks to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park identified in the Great Barrier Reef Region Strategic Assessment Report, the Great Barrier Reef Region Program Report, and the Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2014. The committees comprise a cross-section of stakeholder interests with expertise and experience in relevant areas, in this instance Indigenous matters. The Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee replaces the previous Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee. The Board of the Marine Park Authority appoints members of the Reef Advisory Committees for a term of three years, and members are eligible for reappointment. Each advisory committee meets two to three times a year. Meetings are generally held in Townsville, North Queensland. Only the Chair position is paid according to Remuneration Tribunal guidelines for appointments after 30 June 2014.Act / RegulationGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 197518/03/201512YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/reef-advisory-committee/indigenous-reef-advisory-committee Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Board prepares and implements, in conjunction with the Director of National Parks, the Kakadu National Park management plan, monitors management of the Park, and provides advice to the Minister on developments in the park. 15 members comprising 10 Indigenous persons nominated by the traditional owners of the Park, the Director of National Parks, Parks Australia Assistant Secretary responsible for Kakadu, a person employed in the tourism industry, a person prominent in nature conservation, and a person nominated by the Northern Territory government.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 199926/07/198915YesMinisterialNoDirector of National ParksPO Box 71JABIRUNT886Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/national-parks/kakadu-national-park/management-and-conservation/park-management Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Board provides advice to the Australian Government on a range of Land Sector package measures to help ensure the protection of Australia's ecosystems and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. Members are appointed jointly by the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Agriculture. Established under the Climate Change Authority Act 2011 as part of the Clean Energy Future Plan.Act / RegulationClimate Change Authority Act 20112/07/20115YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/cleanenergyfuture/land-sector/board.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/cleanenergyfuture/land-sector/board-ar.html Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199912YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/bowen-burdekin Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199918YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/burrnett Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199916YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/cairns Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200914YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/cape-york-lmac Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199924YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/capricorn-coast Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199918YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/cassowary-coast Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/199913YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/douglas Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199914YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/gladstone-region Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199913YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/hinchinbrook Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199913YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/mackay Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/19999YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/townsville Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTwelve Local Marine Advisory Committees operate along the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Representing community interests from Cape York south to the Burnett region, these advisory committees provide an avenue for local communities to discuss areas of concern directly with the agency. The committees also have input into the management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and undertake activities that contribute to its long-term protection. Each advisory committee meets at least five times a year. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The 2012-2015 term will conclude on 30 June 2015. Nominations are currently being accepted for LMAC membership for the 2015-2018 term. The new term will commence on 1 July 2015.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/199913YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/local-marine-advisory-committees/whitsunday-lmac Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) members are ministers from Commonwealth, state and territory governments. NEPC has law making powers under the NEPC Act, and meets on an as needed basis.Act / RegulationNational Environment Protection Council Act 19942/12/19959NoPrime MinisterYesDepartment of the Environment and EnergyKing Edward TerraceParkesACTAustraliahttp://www.environment.gov.au/protection/nepc Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe role of the advisory committee is to advise the Natural Heritage Ministerial Board on the implementation of the National Landcare Programme including investment priorities, delivery, community consultation and engagement, and achievement of outcomes.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer15/09/201410NoMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and Energyhttp://www.nrm.gov.au/national-landcare-programme/board-and-committee Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Government established the National Operating Committee on Jet Fuel Supply Assurance (NOC) following a jet fuel supply disruption at Sydney Airport in September 2003. It was created to provide the Government with assurance that the risk of a similar disruption would be minimised in the future. The NOC is comprised of jet fuel supply representatives from major oil companies and an Independent Person (IP).The NOC Chair position is filled by the four oil companies on a rotating basis every six months. The focus of NOC activities are eight major Australian airports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart and Cairns) and three overseas airports (Auckland, Christchurch and Nadi) which were historically managed by Australian based fuel stakeholders. These airports are collectively termed as NOC Airports. The NOC Chair draws on information provided to it by the relevant Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI) managers, who have responsibility for regular fuel supply decisions including any fuel allocations during supply shortages at each airport, to compile a Jet Fuel Summary (traffic light) Report on NOC Airports for the coming six week period.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/09/20036NoNo Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Committee will report to the Land Sector Carbon and Biodiversity Board and provide advice to the Minister on the nomination, assessment and declaration process of the National Wildlife Corridors Plan and other matters relating to wildlife corridors.Act / RegulationClimate Change Authority Act 20111/06/20135YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyDept of the Environmenthttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/biodiversity/biodiversity-conservation/wildlife-corridorshttp://www.environment.gov.au/resource/national-wildlife-corridors-plan-framework-landscape-scale-conservation Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Natural Heritage Ministerial Board is established under the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997. The Board provides the formal mechanism for liaison and cooperation between the Environment and Agriculture Ministers on all matters relating to jointly managed programmes funded through the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) of Australia Account. The Board supports the design and delivery of the National Landcare Programme. It also oversees and makes decisions on related programmes funded through the NHT Account, including the Reef Plan 2050 and the Indigenous Protected Areas programmes. The Board consists of the Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister.Act / RegulationNatural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 19972/12/19980No Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Threatened Species Commissioner brings a new national focus and effort to address the growing number of plants and animals in Australia that are faced with extinction. The Commissioner, sitting within the Australian Government Department of the Environment, champions the development and implementation of practical conservation actions designed to secure priority national threatened species in the wild for at least the next 100 years. An important part of the Commissioner's role is bringing together partners to deliver the agreed programme of conservation actions for priority threatened species - whether through funding or contributing other skills and expertise. The Commissioner also leads efforts to report on the outcomes of conservation actions for priority threatened species, including the effectiveness of specific investments and achievements in terms of the goals of securing priority species in the wild. A key role for the Commissioner is to work collaboratively with all levels of government, scientists, the non-profit sector, industry and the community to build on new initiatives and strategic approaches to threatened species conservation being trialled and implemented across the country; to better coordinate conservation effort; and to share information about these activities. The work of the Commissioner complements but does not duplicate or override the important statutory responsibilities of the Threatened Species Scientific Committee. The Commissioner also draws upon a group of informal expert advisors in developing a programme of conservation actions for priority threatened species.Act / RegulationEnvironmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 19992/07/20140Department of the Environment and Energy Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Oil Stewardship Advisory Council (OSAC) is part of the Environment portfolio, and functions in an advisory capacity. Section 11 of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000 (the Act) establishes the Oil Stewardship Advisory Council. The role of OSAC is to provide the Minister with advice in relation to matters relating to oil recycling, the product stewardship arrangements for oil and the state of the oil industry. Members are paid a remuneration allowance.Act / RegulationPart 3, Section 11 of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 20002/07/201110YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyKing Edward TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/node/21307http://www.environment.gov.au/archive/oilrecycling/council/index.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/accountability-reporting/annual-reportshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Advisory Group's primary role is to provide independent advice to the Minister for use in the development of a list of products proposed to be considered, during the next financial year, as to whether some form of accreditation or regulation under the Product Stewardship Act 2011 might be appropriate. The Product List must be published by the Minister annually. The independent chair of the group receives sitting fees. Members are not paid.Act / RegulationProduct Stewardship Act 201121/11/201210YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and EnergyKing Edward TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/waste/product-stewardship/advisory-group/index.htmlhttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/accountability-reporting/annual-reportshttp://www.environment.gov.au/about-us/accountability-reporting/budget-statements Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Reef 2050 Advisory Committee meets regularly to provide strategic advice on the implementation of Reef 2050 actions, stakeholder priorities, and highlight any emerging cross sectoral issues that need to be addressed. The inaugural Chairman is the Honourable Penelope Wensley AC, former Governor of Queensland and former Australian Ambassador for the Environment.Committee, Council, Board, ForumThe Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Forum and the Reef 2050 Plan10/08/201519YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoGreat Barrier Reef Ministerial Forumhttp://www.environment.gov.au/marine/gbr/reef2050/advisory-bodies Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Independent Expert Panel provides scientific and expert advice related to the Great Barrier Reef, including support for the implementation and review of the Reef 2050 Plan, Reef Water Quality Protection Plan and other matters, as requested. The Panel also advises the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Energy on funding priorities for the $210 million Reef Trust. The inaugural Chair is Professor Ian Chubb AC, former Australian Chief Scientist.Committee, Council, Board, ForumThe Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Forum and the Reef 2050 Plan10/08/201517YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoGreat Barrier Reef Ministerial Forumhttp://www.environment.gov.au/marine/gbr/reef2050/advisory-bodies Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationA key role of the advisory committees is to advise the agency about actions that can be taken to address the risks to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This is a competency-based committee comprising a cross-section of stakeholder interests with expertise and experience in relevant areas. Each works closely with staff of the relevant branch and sections to ensure policy development and strategic direction are developed in consultation with stakeholders.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200917YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/reef-advisory-committee/catchment-and-coastal-reef-advisory-committee Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationA key role of the advisory committees is to advise the agency about actions that can be taken to address the risks to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This is a competency-based committee comprising a cross-section of stakeholder interests with expertise and experience in relevant areas. Each works closely with staff of the relevant branch and sections to ensure policy development and strategic direction are developed in consultation with stakeholders.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/200915YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/reef-advisory-committee/ecosystem-reef-advisory-committee Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe purpose of the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Program Steering Group (the Steering Group) is to guide the development and operation of an effective, integrated monitoring and reporting program for the Reef 2050 Plan. The Program will measure and report progress towards achieving the outcomes, objectives and targets, and guide adaptive management.Committee, Council, Board, ForumGreat Barrier Reef Ministerial Forum10/06/201510NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustralia Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe panel will advise on future investments for the Reef Trust. For the four years from 2015-16, administered funding of $0.086 million each year under the Reef 2050 Plan is allocated for the Independent Expert Panel, to be chaired by the Commonwealth Chief Scientist.Committee, Council, Board, ForumThe Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan1/07/20160NoOtherTBA Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Independent Science Panel is a working group of the Reef 2050 Plan Independent Expert Panel focussing on reef water quality. It provides independent scientific and technical advice as directed by the Intergovernmental Operational Committee on Reef Plan science needs. It has a skills-based membership of up to six members, including an independent chair, with expertise in the following areas: - agronomic and landscape processes; - marine and freshwater biochemistry, ecology and modelling; resource management, water quality and ecosystem health target-setting and monitoring; - information integration, synthesis, reporting and communication; - social and economic methodologies. Secretariat is within the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/09/20097NoOtherTBADepartment of the Environment and Energy Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesReef Water Quality Protection Plan Partnership Committee (PC) comprises of senior representatives from Australian and Queensland Government agencies, Regional Natural Resource Management Bodies of the reef catchments, industry bodies and conservation groups. The PC becomes a working group of the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee focussing on the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. Secretariat is within the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.Committee, Council, Board, ForumIntergovernmental Operational Committee on the operational implementation of Reef Plan1/04/201013NoMinisterialDepartment of the Environment and Energy Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Rock Art Foundation Committee (RAFC) comprises an independent chairperson, a Woodside Energy Ltd representative and an Australian Government representative.OtherConservation Agreement signed by Woodside2/07/20070NoOtherTBA Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe establishment of the Threatened Species Scientific Committee is provided for under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The EPBC Act also sets out the functions of the Committee. These include advising the Minister on the amendment and updating of lists for threatened species, threatened ecological communities, and key threatening processes together with the making or adoption of recovery plans and threat abatement plans.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 199916/07/200010YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the Environment and Energy33 Allara StreetCanberra CityACTAustraliahttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/biodiversity/threatened-species-ecological-communities/threatened-species-scientifichttp://www.environment.gov.au/archive/about/publications/annual-report/index.html#tssc Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationReef Advisory Committees provide advice to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority on actions that can be taken to address the risks to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park identified in the Great Barrier Reef Region Strategic Assessment Report, the Great Barrier Reef Region Program Report, and the Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2014. The committees comprise a cross-section of stakeholder interests with expertise and experience in relevant areas, in this instance tourism. The Tourism Reef Advisory Committee replaces the previous Tourism and Recreation Reef Advisory Committee whose first meeting was held in February 2000. The Board of the Marine Park Authority appoints members of the Reef Advisory Committees for a term of three years, and members are eligible for reappointment. Each advisory committee meets two to three times a year. Meetings are generally held in Townsville, North Queensland. Only the Chair position is paid according to Remuneration Tribunal guidelines for appointments after 30 June 2014.Act / RegulationGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 197530/04/201416YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority2-68 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLDAustraliahttp://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/about-us/reef-advisory-committee/tourism-reef-advisory-committee Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Board prepares and implements, in conjunction with the Director of National Parks, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park management plan, monitors management of the Park, and provides advice to the Minister on developments in the park. 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, a nominee of the Minister for the Environment, and a nominee of the NT Govt.Act / RegulationEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 199910/12/198512YesMinisterialNoDirector of National ParksPO Box 119YULARANT872Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/topics/national-parks/uluru-kata-tjuta-national-park/management-and-conservation/park-management Environment and EnergyB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Commissioner will work collaboratively with all levels of government, scientists, industry and the community to resolve complaints from communities about the operations of wind farms.OtherGovernment1/11/20150YesPO Box 24434MelbourneVIC3001Australiahttp://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/national-wind-farm-commissioner Environment and EnergyC. OtherK. National Law BodiesThe Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has two roles in relation to national energy markets - as rule maker and as a provider of advice to Ministers on how best to develop energy markets over time. The AEMC actively considers market development when it considers rule change proposals, policy advice and energy market reviews.COAG1/07/20053YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Yes, but not tabled49 236 270 144Level 6, 201 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSWAustraliahttp://www.aemc.gov.auhttp://www.aemc.gov.au/Major-Pages/Strategic-priorities Environment and EnergyC. OtherK. National Law BodiesAs the National Energy Market Operator and planner, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) plays an important role in supporting the industry to deliver a more integrated, secure, and cost effective national energy supply. AEMO operates the energy markets and systems and also delivers planning advice in eastern and south-eastern Australia. 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. Appointment by Ministerial Council on Energy.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/07/200910NoOtherTBA YesFinanceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialAs a central agency of the Australian Government, the Department of Finance (Finance) plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met, particularly with regard to expenditure, financial management, and the operations of government. Essential services delivered by Finance include supporting the delivery of the Australian Government Budget, the ongoing management of the Australian Government's non-defence domestic property portfolio and key asset sales. Finance is also responsible for the financial framework for Australian Government Agencies. Additionally, Finance provides entitlements advice and support to parliamentarians and their employees, maintains shareholder oversight for Government Business Enterprises (GBEs), provides general insurance services to government agencies and promotes improved risk management. Finance also provides strategic advice, guidance and service provision for the productive application of new and existing information and communication technologies to government operations.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders18/09/2013General Public Services; Other PurposesYes - Department1,257YesANAO61 970 632 49530,458,617524,521One Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australiahttp://www.finance.gov.auhttp://www.finance.gov.au/about-the-department/finance_strategic_plan/http://www.finance.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/http://www.finance.gov.au/publications/portfolio-budget-statements/ FinanceA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyPNFCMaterialASC group consists of two main businesses, ASC Pty Ltd, Australia?s sovereign submarine company which, as part of the Australian Submarine Enterprise with the Royal Australian Navy and Department of Defence, ensures the sovereign maintenance and capability development of the Collins Class submarine fleet. The second part of the company is ASC Shipbuilding, Australia?s only builder of major steel-hulled warships. ASC Shipbuilding is the lead shipbuilder of Australia?s most complex major warships, the Air Warfare Destroyers, as part of the AWD Alliance.OtherCompany Limited by Shares3/11/2000DefenceYesANAO64 008 605 034668,900694 Mersey Road NorthOsbourneSA5017Australiahttp://www.asc.com.au/https://www.asc.com.au/about-us/company-reports/http://www.asc.com.au/en/About-Us/Corporate-Information/Annual-Report/ FinanceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe role of the Australian Electoral Commission is to deliver the franchise: that is, an Australian citizen's right to vote, as established by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.Act / RegulationCommonwealth Electoral Act 191821/02/1984General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers795YesANAO21 133 285 851142,940151,48550 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://aec.gov.auhttp://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publications/corporate-plan/index.htmhttp://annualreport.aec.gov.au/annual-reports.htmlhttp://www.finance.gov.au/publications/portfolio-budget-statements/ FinanceA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyANI is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company, bound by the Corporations Act 2001 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, that operates at arm?s length from Government, and was prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise with effect from 1 July 2017.OtherCompany Limited by Shares26/03/2017DefenceYesCommon User Facility, 61 Veitch Road, Osborne SA 5017OsborneSA5017Australia FinanceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallCSC provides superannuation services and products to Australian Government employees, employers and Australian Defence Force members and their families. CSC is trustee of five regulated superannuation schemes: > Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS) > Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) > Public Sector Superannuation accumulation plan (PSSap) (Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation retirement income (CSCri) is available through the PSSap) > Australian Defence Force Superannuation Scheme (ADF Super), and > Military Superannuation and Benefts Scheme (MilitarySuper) CSC administers six exempt public sector schemes that are not regulated under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993: > the Australian Defence Force Cover Scheme (ADF Cover) > Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) Scheme > 1922 Scheme > the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits (DFRB) Scheme > Papua New Guinea (PNG) Scheme, and > the Defence Force (Superannuation) (Productivity Benefit) Determination (DFSPB). CSC is supported by an administrator for its accumulation plans, a custodian and other specialist service providers, including leading Australian and international investment managers.Act / RegulationGovernance of Australian Government Superannuation Schemes Act 20111/07/2011General Public Services476YesANAO48 882 817 243107,471106,576Level 8, 121 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.csc.gov.auhttps://www.csc.gov.au/about-us/governance/http://www.csc.gov.au/reports-and-information/annual-reports/http://www.finance.gov.au/publications/portfolio-budget-statements/ FinanceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Future Fund Management Agency (the Agency) supports the Future Fund Board of Guardians (the Board) in undertaking its functions in relation to the Future Fund, the Medical Research Future Fund, the DisabilityCare Australia Fund, the Building Australia Fund and the Education Investment Fund. The Agency is responsible for the development of recommendations to the Board on the most appropriate investment strategy for each Fund and for the implementation of these strategies. All administrative and operational functions associated with the management of the Funds are undertaken by the Agency.Act / RegulationFuture Fund Act 20063/04/2006General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency167YesANAO53 156 699 293388,65172,593120 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.futurefund.gov.auhttp://www.futurefund.gov.au/annual_reportshttp://www.finance.gov.au/publications/portfolio-budget-statements/ FinanceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe core functions of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) are to audit and report on parliamentarians? work expenses. It will also provide advice, monitor and administer claims for travel expenses and allowances by parliamentarians and their employees, ensuring that taxpayers' funds are spent appropriately and in compliance with the relevant principles and regulations. From 1 July 2017, the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority has been established as a Commonwealth statutory authority.Act / RegulationIndependent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 20173/04/2017Legislative and Executive AffairsYes - Executive Agency66Yes75,97910,142One Canberra Avenue, Forrest ACT 2603ForrestACT2603Australiahttp://www.ipea.gov.au/publications.html FinanceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Government Consultative Committee on Knowledge Capital aims to develop mechanisms for recognising and measuring knowledge capital. The committee's membership is drawn from the public, private and university sectors and includes accounting and actuarial representatives. Finance is a member.OtherBy agreement - exchange hosted by the Department1/06/2003NoDepartment of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council manages a political exchange programme 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 Government. Secretariat services are provided by the Department. In 1981, a program for political exchanges was established by the then Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser AC CH, with the support of the leaders of the major Parliamentary political parties, to arrange visits of young political leaders between Australia and other countries. An Interim Committee was created with the leaders of the major federal Parliamentary parties as its Principals. With the agreement of the Principals, the interim committee became the Australian Political Exchange Committee in August 1983 and subsequently the Australian Political Exchange Council in September 1991.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAgreement of the Principals, an interim committee comprising of the leaders of major federal parliamentary parties1/09/1991YesDepartment of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.polexchange.org.au/ FinanceB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGBAFFAC was established by the Heads of Treasuries (HoTs) in November 2004 to provide a forum for officials from Australia and New Zealand to collaborate and share information on common issues related to the budget and financial frameworks, both policy and practical.Committee, Council, Board, ForumCommonwealth and New Zealand Heads of Treasuries1/11/2004NoDepartment of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe 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.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/10/19760NoNoDepartment of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://maps.finance.gov.au/parliamentarians_travel/comcar.html FinanceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingComcover 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 programme. Comcover was originally created by the Department of Finance to administer the Comcover Account. A determination established the Component of the Reserved Money Fund, signed on 7 April 1998 (repealed 19 March 2014). The fund was later superseded by the Comcover Special Account (Determination 2009/05).OtherDepartment, in parallel to the registration and tabling of the Financial Management and Accountability Determination 2009/05 - Comcover Special Account Establishment 20091/03/20090NoNoDepartment of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.finance.gov.au/comcover/ FinanceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (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 1990Act / RegulationSuperannuation Act 19761/07/19760YesANAO19 415 776 361Department of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.css.gov.auhttp://www.css.gov.au/forms-and-publications/publications/ FinanceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesDefence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) is the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme, established under the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948 and the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973. This scheme is closed to new members on 1 October 1991. DFRDB was replaced by Military Super. DFRDB is a fully defined untaxed benefit superannuation scheme.Act / RegulationDefence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948 & Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 197326/06/19480YesANAO39 798 362 763Department of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfrdb.gov.auhttp://www.dfrdb.gov.au/forms-and-publications/ FinanceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe roles and responsibilities of the Future Fund Board of Guardians (the Board) are set out in the enabling legislation, the Future Fund Act 2006. The Board is collectively responsible for the investment decisions relating to the Future Fund, the Medical Research Future Fund, the DisabilityCare Australia Fund, the Building Australia Fund and the Education Investment Fund, and is accountable to the Government for the safekeeping and performance of the Funds. As such, the Board's primary role is to set the strategic direction of the investment activities of the Funds in accordance with the legislation and with the investment mandate issued by the Government, for each Fund. The Board is supported in its functions by the Future Fund Management Agency (the Agency).Act / RegulationFuture Fund Act 200623/03/20067YesPrime MinisterNoFuture Fund Management Agency120 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.futurefund.gov.au/http://www.futurefund.gov.au/about-us/annual-reportshttp://www.finance.gov.au/publications/portfolio-budget-statements/ FinanceB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGHeads of Treasury Accounting and Reporting Advisory Committee (HoTARAC) is an intergovernmental committee that advises Australian Heads of Treasuries on accounting and reporting issues. The Committee is comprised of the senior accounting policy representatives of Australian States, Territories and the Australian Government.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderStates, Territories and Australian Government Heads of Treasuries1/01/2009NoDepartment of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Independent Communications Committee (ICC) to provide independent advice to Accountable Authorities of non-corporate Commonwealth entities proposing to conduct information and advertising campaigns where expenditure is expected to be $250,000 or greaterPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer17/03/2015To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesMilitary Super is the Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS), established under the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991. It is a partly funded, defined benefit superannuation scheme. Military Super opened to new entrants of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on 1 October 1991, replacing the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) Scheme.Act / RegulationMilitary Superannuation and Benefits Act 19911/10/19910YesANAO50 925 523 120Department of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.militarysuper.gov.auhttp://www.militarysuper.gov.au/forms-and-publications/publications/ FinanceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (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 2005Act / RegulationSuperannuation Act 20051/07/20050YesANAO65 127 917 725Department of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.pssap.gov.auhttp://www.pssap.gov.au/forms-and-publications/publications/ FinanceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (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.Act / RegulationSuperannuation Act 19901/07/19900YesANAO74 172 177 893Department of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.pss.gov.auhttps://www.pss.gov.au/forms-and-publications/publications/ FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer14/01/20090Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/02/20090Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/06/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/09/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/01/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer20/12/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer20/09/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer23/02/20160Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer21/09/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer22/09/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer23/09/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesA wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Shipbuilding Pty Ltd, the company is the contracting entity of ASC Pty Ltd in respect of the Air Warfare Destroyer build programCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership13/12/2004No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO15 112 123 181ASC Pty LtdTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesA 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)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/05/1991No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO45 051 762 639ASC Pty LtdTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesA wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Shipbuilding Pty Ltd. The company is dormant.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership7/06/2000No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO98 093 237 739ASC Pty LtdTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesA wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Pty Ltd, the company is the employer of the majority of the ASC Air Warfare Destroyer staff.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/05/1991No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO15 051 899 864ASC Pty LtdTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/02/20090Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer14/01/20090Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe Albury Wodonga Corporation (AWC) contributed equity to three joint development arrangements with two local government bodies, namely the City of Albury and the City of Wodonga. These projects involve the development and sale of industrial and residential lots in separate precincts situated within the local government boundaries of Albury and Wodonga. Equity contributions by the Corporation involve land, estate development costs, rates and maintenance. Development works have been completed and the finished lots are currently being marketed. The terms of each agreement provide that "the rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of the parties shall be several and not joint nor joint and several". The arrangements are not partnerships and each party is separately responsible for any assets held or liabilities incurred in respect of the arrangement. These joint ventures transferred to the Department of Finance when the AWC was abolished in December 2014.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/06/20150To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer21/12/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer21/12/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer15/02/20120No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/02/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/03/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer17/12/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer7/06/20110No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer14/01/20160Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/10/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesA wholly-owned subsidiary of ASC Pty Ltd and conducts submarine research and development. The company is now dormantCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership3/09/20070No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO13 127 163 722ASC Pty LtdTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20100No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/07/20100No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer21/12/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer18/12/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer20/10/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/11/20100No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/11/20100No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/02/20050No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements21 112 925 130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/02/20050No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements17 112 925 112Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/04/20130No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/10/2014033 606 236 125Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company facilitates Future Fund investments in the USA. The shares in the company are owned by Northern Trust Global Services non-beneficially, on behalf of the Future Fund Board of Guardians.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership26/03/2008No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO81 130 318 188Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company facilitates Future Fund investments in the USA. The shares in the company are owned by Northern Trust Global Services non-beneficially, on behalf of the Future Fund Board of Guardians.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership24/04/2008No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO90 130 788 493Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company facilitates Future Fund investments in the USA. The shares in the company are owned by Northern Trust Global Services non-beneficially, on behalf of the Future Fund Board of Guardians.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership25/11/2008No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO40 134 338 882Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company facilitates Future Fund investments in the USA. The shares in the company are owned by Northern Trust Global Services non-beneficially, on behalf of the Future Fund Board of Guardians.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership25/11/2008No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO47 134 338 908Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company facilitates Future Fund investments in the USA. The shares in the company are owned by Northern Trust Global Services non-beneficially, on behalf of the Future Fund Board of Guardians.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership25/11/2008No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO51 134 338 926Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company facilitates Future Fund investments in the USA. The shares in the company are owned by Northern Trust Global Services non-beneficially, on behalf of the Future Fund Board of Guardians.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership21/11/2012No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO59 161 332 574Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer28/10/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/06/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer20/01/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer25/04/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/06/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/06/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership28/06/20100No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer17/12/20100No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer17/12/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer10/08/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer11/11/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/01/20090Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer6/08/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer18/09/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer6/08/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/01/20090Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/06/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/06/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer25/06/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/04/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/06/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/06/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer28/06/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer13/04/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer13/04/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/11/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer31/07/20080Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/11/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/11/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/02/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/02/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer11/10/20130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/03/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/03/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/12/20080Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/12/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/12/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsFuture Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer21/10/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer3/07/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer3/07/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/10/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer23/11/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer21/02/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer28/11/20080Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership4/11/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer25/03/20130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership26/03/20130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/07/20120Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/11/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/04/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe Parliamentary Retiring Allowances Trust (the Trust) was established by section 5 of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948 (the Act). The Act provides a contributory superannuation scheme for all parliamentarians who entered Parliament before 9 October 2004. The Trust has responsibility for matters where discretion has been given under the Act. The Trust consists of five trustees - the Minister for Finance (or a Minister authorised by the Minister for Finance) who is the presiding trustee, plus two Senators and two Members of the House of Representatives appointed by their respective Houses.Act / RegulationParliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948, section 51/09/1948NoDepartment of FinanceTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer23/09/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer25/09/20130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer25/09/20130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer24/11/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/02/20140Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer19/01/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer24/06/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/05/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer11/05/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer31/03/20160Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/10/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/04/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/04/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/09/20130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/09/20080Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/11/20130Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/12/20150Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/08/20110Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe Albury Wodonga Corporation (AWC) contributed equity to three joint development arrangements with two local government bodies, namely the City of Albury and the City of Wodonga. These projects involve the development and sale of industrial and residential lots in separate precincts situated within the local government boundaries of Albury and Wodonga. Equity contributions by the Corporation involve land, estate development costs, rates and maintenance. Development works have been completed and the finished lots are currently being marketed. The terms of each agreement provide that "the rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of the parties shall be several and not joint nor joint and several". The arrangements are not partnerships and each party is separately responsible for any assets held or liabilities incurred in respect of the arrangement. These joint ventures transferred to the Department of Finance when the AWC was abolished in December 2014.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/06/20150To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia FinanceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity for the Future Fund Management AgencyPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20100Future Fund Management AgencyTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia YesForeign Affairs and TradeA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe department's role is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves working to strengthen Australia's security; enhancing Australia's prosperity; delivering an effective and high quality aid programme; and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the government. We work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders24/07/1987Other Economic Affairs; General Public ServicesYes - Department5,806YesANAO47 065 634 5255,468,5371,472,518R.G. Casey Building, John McEwen CrescentBartonACT221Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.auhttp://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/Pages/dfat-corporate-plan.aspxhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/dept/annual_reports/http://www.dfat.gov.au/dept/budget/ Foreign Affairs and TradeA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is a statutory authority that operates as part of the Australian Aid Program. The Centre encourages Australia's agricultural scientists to use their skills for the benefit of developing countries and Australia. ACIAR funds research projects that are developed within a framework reflecting the priorities of Australia's aid program and national research strengths, together with the agricultural research and development priorities of partner countries. Our mandate directs activities to developing countries in five regions: Papua New Guinea and Pacific island countries; East Asia; Mekong countries and China; South and West Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; and Middle East and North Africa. Research is also allocated across regions through funding to other International Agricultural Research Centres (IARCs). Our functions are to: - commission research into improving sustainable agricultural production in developing countries; - fund project related training; - communicate the results of funded research; - conduct and fund development activities related to research programs; and - administer the Australian Government's contribution to the International Agricultural Research Centres.Act / RegulationAustralian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 19823/06/1982General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency76YesANAO34 864 955 427122,83110,916To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.aciar.gov.auhttp://aciar.gov.au/corporate_governancehttp://aciar.gov.au/corporate_governancehttp://aciar.gov.au/corporate_governance Foreign Affairs and TradeA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallAustralian Secret Intelligence Service's (ASIS) primary goal is to obtain and distribute secret intelligence about the capabilities, intentions and activities of individuals or organisations outside Australia, which may impact on Australia's interests and the well-being of its citizens. ASIS's functions are to: - collect foreign intelligence, not available by other means, which may impact on Australia's interests; - distribute that intelligence to the Government, including key policy departments and agencies; - undertake counter-intelligence activities which protect Australia's interests and initiatives; and - engage other intelligence and security services overseas in Australia's national interests.Act / RegulationIntelligence Services Act 200113/05/1952Public Order and SafetyYes - but not tabledANAO49 667 785 014320,835355,306To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.asis.gov.auhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/dept/budget/ Foreign Affairs and TradeA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) contributes to Australia's economic prosperity by helping Australian businesses, education institutions, tourism operators, governments and citizens as they: - develop international markets and promote international education - win productive foreign direct investment - strengthen Australia's tourism industry - seek consular and passport services.Act / RegulationAustralian Trade Commission Act 19856/01/1986Other Economic Affairs; General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency1,033YesANAO11 764 698 227348,963240,269To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.austrade.gov.auhttp://www.austrade.gov.au/About-Austrade/Corporate-Informationhttp://www.austrade.gov.au/About-Austrade/Corporate-Informationhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/dept/budget/ Foreign Affairs and TradeA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityPFCMaterialExport Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) supports the growth of Australian companies in their international activities by providing tailored financial solutions when the private market faces constraints. As Australia's export credit agency, EFIC assists Australian-based businesses so that they can take advantage of commercial export and overseas investment opportunities. EFIC also support buyers of Australian goods and services in emerging markets and subcontractors to Australian exporters. EFIC works directly with businesses and their banks to provide loans, guarantees, bonds and insurance products.Act / RegulationExport Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 19911/11/1991General Public Services3YesANAO96 874 024 697154,340To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.efic.gov.auhttp://www.efic.gov.au/about-efic/our-organisation/http://www.efic.gov.au/about-efic/our-governance/reporting/overview/http://www.dfat.gov.au/dept/budget/ Foreign Affairs and TradeA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallTourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for the promotion of Australia as a destination for leisure and business tourism, including for business events. Tourism Australia's marketing, trade and consumer research programs are focused on 17 key international markets with the greatest potential to deliver on the Tourism 2020 policy objective to increase overnight visitor expenditure to between $115 billion and $140 billion by 2020.Act / RegulationTourism Australia Act 20041/07/2004Other Economic Affairs207YesANAO99 657 548 712129,308166,935To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.tourism.australia.comhttp://www.tourism.australia.com/about-us/our-performance-and-reporting.aspxhttp://www.tourism.australia.com/about-us/our-performance-and-reporting.aspxhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/dept/budget/ Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe functions of the PAC are to provide advice to the Minister regarding agricultural problems of developing countries. ACIAR also provides advice on programs and policies with respect to agricultural research for: - identifying agricultural problems of developing countries; and - finding solutions to agricultural problems of developing countries. The Council thereby fills a valuable overview role, advising the Minister and the Centre on matters including: - national and regional development constraints; - opportunities for research and development collaboration; - national and regional research priorities, particularly those of ACIAR's partner countries; - the matching of Australian expertise with these priorities - Australia's comparative advantage; - modes of operation for ACIAR; and - sources of national and international expertise.Act / RegulationAustralian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 19823/06/198213YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://aciar.gov.au/pac Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Advisory Group on Australia-Africa Relations provides advice to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on strengthening Australia's relationships with the countries of Africa.Minister1/07/201610NoPortfolio Secretary Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian National Commission for UNESCO is the Australian Government focal point for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The National Commission provides expert analysis and policy advice to the Australian Government on UNESCO matters and acts as a point of liaison between government, the community and UNESCO in Australia. UNESCO was established in 1946 as a specialised agency of the United Nations. UNESCO's mandate includes education, the natural sciences, the social and human sciences, culture and communications/information technology. Australia is a founding member. Further information is available from UNESCO.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderUnited Nations and the Australian Government (who are one of the founding members)27/04/194717YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/intorgs/unesco/index.htmlhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/intorgs/unesco/priorities-and-mission.htmlhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/intorgs/unesco/annual-report.html Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe mission of the Australia-ASEAN Council is to broaden and deepen the relationship between Australia and the countries of South-East Asia and to undertake and support programs that strengthen next-generation links between Australia and the region. This advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport. The objectives of the Council are: - Initiate and support influential persons and groups in Australia and South-East Asian countries, with activities that encourage a greater interest in the development of cooperation and collaboration between the countries, including trade and economic relations and people-to-people links; - Promote cooperation between individuals and institutions in Australia and South-East Asian countries which enhance learning, teaching and research in areas of mutual interest; - Broaden awareness and understanding in Australia and South-East Asian countries of each other's culture, values and traditions through increased people-to-people capabilities, strengths and opportunities; - Promote the Australia-ASEAN region relationship and foster relations through media and alumni activities in order to facilitate long-term bilateral links; and - Wherever possible the AAC seeks to expand people-to-people and institutional links through partnerships with other organisations and seed funding of projects.Minister8/09/20157YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/acc/http://www.dfat.gov.au/acc/http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspx Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council convenes to consider measures to enhance Australia's relationship with China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, culture, education, business, and sport. The Council's core activities are: - providing policy advice to the government, and promoting bilateral relations among its network of stakeholders in the strategic priority areas of Economic Diplomacy, Arts and Culture and Education - supporting and funding sustainable, long-term and high-impact projects that directly contribute to the strengthening of Australia-China relations and which support the Government's foreign and trade policy objectives - supporting a network of over 40 Australian Studies Centres located in leading Chinese metropolitan and regional universities through the Australian Studies in China program and the Foundation for Australian Studies in China - a unique partnership between government, corporate and university sectors to advance Australian studies and education in China.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderExecutive Council Order19/05/19788YesGovernor-General in CouncilNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-china-council/Pages/australia-china-council.aspxhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-china-council/management/Pages/management.aspxhttp://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspx Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australia-India Council works to broaden the relationship between Australia and India by encouraging and supporting contacts and increasing levels of knowledge and understanding between the peoples and institutions of the two countries. The Council initiates or supports a range of activities designed to promote a greater awareness of Australia in India and a greater awareness of India in Australia, including visits and exchanges between the two countries, development of institutional links, and support of studies in each country of the other. The Council offers support, in the form of funding, for projects likely to contribute to the development of the relationship, within the context of AIC objectives and guidelines. Projects are currently focused in the arts, education, science, sport and social and public policy fields. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderExecutive Council Order21/05/199210YesGovernor-General in CouncilNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/aic/http://www.dfat.gov.au/aic/http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspx Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australia-Indonesia Institute aims to develop relations between Australia and Indonesia by promoting greater mutual understanding and by contributing to the enlargement over the longer term of the areas of contact and exchange between the people of Australia and Indonesia. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport. The Institute's core activities are: - the encouragement of the study of the Indonesian language and culture in Australia and the English language and Australian culture in Indonesia; - the enhancement of commercial linkages between Australia and Indonesia; - the identification of possibilities for cooperation in science and technology; - the facilitation of media exchanges; - the sponsorship of cultural and sporting exchanges and training; - the support of Australian studies in Indonesia and of Indonesian studies in Australia; - the strengthening of institutional links between universities, museums, libraries, technical colleges, research institutes, professional organisations and appropriate non- government organisations; - the facilitation of the translation of Australian and Indonesian texts; and - the organisation of visits and exchanges between prominent people and groups;International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderExecutive Council Order27/04/19899YesGovernor-General in CouncilNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/aii/introduction.htmlhttp://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspx Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) was, first established by the Australian Government in 1976 and, re-established in 2006 as an advisory body within the Department. Its purpose, to expand and develop contact and exchange between the peoples of Australia and Japan and to help project positive images of Australia and Japan in each other's country. Projects and programs supported by the Foundation help promote people-to-people engagement across a diverse range of sectors, including the arts, education, science and technology, sport, local government, community services and business. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport. The Foundation's annual work program focuses on activities which are aligned with its strategic objectives, which are to: - increase understanding in Japan of shared interests with Australia; - increase understanding in Australia of the importance of Japan to Australia as an economic and strategic partner; and - increase recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderExecutive Council Order30/11/20067YesGovernor-General in CouncilNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/ajfhttp://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-japan-foundation/governance/Pages/ajf-strategic-plan-2014-17.aspxhttp://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-japan-foundation/governance/Pages/ajf-annual-reports.aspx http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspxhttp://australia.or.jp/ajf/en/ Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) was established to promote bilateral relations between Korea and Australia. The objectives of the Foundation are to increase public awareness of Australia in Korea and of Korea in Australia; develop partnerships in areas of shared interest in the bilateral, regional and global context; and increase Australians' capacity to effectively engage with Korea. The AKF offers annual funding rounds for Grants to organisations and individuals to support projects or activities which advance Australia's engagement with Korea, including cultural and academic pursuits, business and community exchanges, and partnerships and collaborations. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderExecutive Council Order (amended in 2004)7/05/19926YesGovernor-General in CouncilNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/akf/http://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-korea-foundation/Pages/australia-korea-foundation.aspxhttp://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspxhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-korea-foundation/management/Pages/management.aspx#annualreports Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesASNO performs domestic regulatory functions to ensure that Australia is in compliance with international treaty commitments in relation to weapons of mass destruction and non-proliferation. 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.Act / RegulationNuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987; Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994; and, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Act 199812/05/20041YesYesDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://dfat.gov.au/asnohttp://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/asno/Pages/annual-reports.aspx Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesAustralian Standing Committee on Tourism (ASCOT) objectives are to improve cooperation and coordination of Government Policies and activities to implement Tourism 2020 and tourism policy matters.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderTourism Ministers Meeting1/07/195916NoOtherTBANoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Commission provides advice to the Minister in relation to the formulation of agricultural research and development programs, the funding of these programs, and, on the Minister's request, any other matter relating to this Act.Act / RegulationAustralian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 19821/07/20077YesGovernor-General in CouncilNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://aciar.gov.au/commission Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationCouncil for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) promotes between the peoples of Australia and the Arab world mutual interests and a greater understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures, values, beliefs and diversity. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport. Council's strategic objections are: - to support robust professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and the Arab world that will promote mutual understanding and project positive, accurate and contemporary images of each other's societies. - to promote productive partnerships between Australia and the Arab world on contemporary issues of shared interest, particularly in the fields of science, technology, the environment and social development initiatives such as health and sport. - to raise public and corporate awareness of the importance of the Australian-Arab relationship. - to support increased business and trade between Australia and Arab countries.Minister1/01/20039YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/caarhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/caarhttp://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspx Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) was established by the Australian Government in 2001 to enhance Australia's economic, political and social relations with Latin America. The advisory body forms part of the International Relations Grants Program (IRGP). The IRGP supports the Government's foreign and trade policies and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia. IRGP grants support professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and its partners on contemporary issues of shared interest including the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport. The Council's objectives are: - To strengthen links between Australia and Latin America, particularly in the areas of mutual economic support (encompassing two way trade and investment), education and research, sporting culture and tourism, aligned closely with the policy of economic diplomacy. - To leverage COALAR's extensive network of business stakeholders to encourage closer engagement at a corporate level between Australia and Latin America. - To increase engagement with and understanding of Australia in Latin America and of Latin America in Australia. - To provide advice to government about opportunities that will enhance the Australia-Latin America relationship including tourism, education, visa arrangements, financial and taxation agreements and aviation policy.Minister1/03/200111YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.dfat.gov.au/coalarhttp://www.dfat.gov.au/coalar/index.htmlhttp://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/Pages/annual-reports.aspx Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Editorial Advisory Board advises the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Documents on Australian Foreign Policy project to document the evolution of Australia's external relations. The Minister for Foreign Affairs appoints a Chair and members for fixed terms.Cabinet2/04/19717YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttps://www.dfat.gov.au/historical/doafp.html Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Independent Evaluation Committee (IEC) was established in mid-2012 to strengthen the independence and credibility of the work of the Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE). Its key objective is to improve the quality of evaluations of Australia's aid program by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Australian aid. The IEC is an advisory body with a whole of government mandate chaired by Jim Adams, a former Vice President of the World Bank. It provides independent expert evaluation advice to improve ODE's work in planning, commissioning, managing and delivering a high quality evaluation program. The IEC provides advice on ODE's evaluation strategy and work plan, and oversees ODE's preparation of an annual evaluation summary and quality assurance report. The IEC meets three or four times a year. The Independent Evaluation Committee has three external members (including the chair) and one senior Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade representative. The Minister for Foreign Affairs appoints its external members. Given the IEC's Whole-of-Government mandate, a representative from the Department of Finance is invited to attend meetings as an observer. Current IEC external members are Jim Adams (Chair), Mr Stephen Creese, and Dr Wendy Jarvie. They contribute a mix of solid international development and aid effectiveness experience, high-level evaluation expertise and strong public sector experience to the Committee.Minister1/07/20124YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.ode.dfat.gov.au/about/iec.html Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Indigenous Tourism Group (ITG) focuses on ways to increase the quality and quantity of Australia's Indigenous tourism product offering, and the participation of Indigenous Australians in the tourism industry.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAustralian Standing Committee on Tourism (ASCOT)5/02/201315YesOtherTBANoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingAt Minister Bishop's request, an International Reference Group (IRG) has been established to provide advice on the strategic direction of the innovationXchange. The Group will be chaired by Minister Bishop and comprised of 13 additional members representing the private sector in finance, technology and social innovation, as well as philanthropists and civil society. The group will meet twice annually and the composition of the group will be reviewed after 12 months.Minister23/03/201514NoMinisterialNoTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.innovationxchange.dfat.gov.au Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesA National Investment Advisory Board (NIAB), at the General Manager/Division Head level, works under SOTIG's strategic direction to deliver a nationally coordinated approach to investment promotion, attraction and facilitation.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/19920NoNoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe New Colombo Plan Reference Group was established by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on 1 April 2014 for an initial period of three years. The Group provides guidance and advice to Government on issues relating to the New Colombo Plan (NCP). The NCP aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia and strengthen our people-to-people and institutional relationships through study and internships undertaken by Australian undergraduate students in the region. The purpose of the Group is to provide high level strategic advice and guidance to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, regarding the implementation of the NCP, consistent with the range of experience and expertise of the Group relevant to NCP program aims and activities. Reference Group members also raise awareness of the NCP as appropriate.Minister1/04/201416YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/new-colombo-plan/about/Pages/new-colombo-plan-reference-group.aspx. Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesPacific Women Shaping Pacific Development (Pacific Women) is a 10 year $320 million program. Pacific Women supports 14 Pacific countries to meet the commitments made in the 2012 Pacific Island Forum Leaders' Gender Equality Declaration and will work with Pacific governments, civil society organisations, the private sector, and multilateral, regional and United Nations agencies to achieve its intended outcomesMinister1/04/201312NoMinisterialTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.pacificwomen.org/about/pwspd-advisory-board/ Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesA Senior Officials Trade and Investment Group (SOTIG), at the Deputy Secretary / Deputy Director General level, works to further improve coordination and collaboration on ways to grow Australia's trade and investment.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/04/20120NoNoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTourism Access Working Group (TAWG) is a government/industry forum to address tourism access issues. TAWG meetings are co-chaired by the ministers responsible for transport and tourism.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer8/06/201012NoNoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGA Tourism Ministers forum to discuss and monitor the implementation of Tourism 2020 and tourism policy matters relevant to the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Governments.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderTourism Collaboration Intergovernmental Agreement, Trade and Investment Minister (Minister Robb) is the Chair and supported by Austrade Secretariat1/07/20119NoOtherTBANoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTourism Research Australia provides the Secretariat to the Tourism Research Advisory Board. The Advisory Board provides high-level leadership and oversight of research related to the Australian tourism industry and reports to the Minister responsible for Tourism. The Advisory Board identifies key research priorities under the National Tourism Research Agenda, which are endorsed by the Tourism Ministers' Meeting. Research priorities are: - Tourist trends - Performance - evaluation and assessment - Facilitation - Tourism products - Risk/resilience/climate change - Dissemination The Advisory Board provides oversight of the annual Tourism Directions Conference. The State of the Industry is a key deliverable at the conference and provides a detailed analysis of how Australian tourism is currently performing, the challenges it will face, and how the industry needs to respond.Committee, Council, Board, ForumTourism Ministers' Council National Long-Term Tourism Strategy (Tourism 2020)1/12/200911NoMinisterialNoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://tra.gov.au/aboutus/tourism-research-advisory-board.html Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingTourism Research Australia (TRA) provides independent research and insights for the tourism industry. TRA are recognised as the leading authority on tourism research. TRA was formed to assist government through the provision of information for the formulation of evidence based policy, the monitoring of key tourism trends and to undertake critical research programs.OtherTourism White Paper 20031/07/20040NoNo, but noted in parent's annual reportAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.tra.gov.au/ Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGA Commonwealth, State and Territories Ministers forum for cross jurisdictional coordination and dialogue on trade and investment. Participants include: Commonwealth, state and territory trade and investment Ministers.Minister15/02/20140NoNoAustralian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia Foreign Affairs and TradeB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Minister for Trade and Investment established the Trade and Investment Policy Advisory Council (TIPAC) in June 2014 to facilitate ongoing dialogue between the Minister and the business community on the challenges and opportunities inherent in advancing Australia's trade and investment interests. TIPAC will provide informal advice to the Minister on issues or themes it identifies, with an immediate focus on the Government's trade and investment agenda. TIPAC may also provide advice on regulatory reform and policy specific to tourism, services and international education as important elements of the Government's trade and investment agenda. The membership of TIPAC will be limited to 15 members with initial membership terms of two years. TIPAC will be chaired by the Minister for Trade and Investment. The membership of TIPAC comprises business leaders and experts with broad industry and/ or economic policy experience who can contribute specific trade and investment business expertise not otherwise available to Government. Membership arrangements are at the sole discretion of the Minister for Trade and Investment. Members are free to speak in their personal or professional capacity, but may not do so on behalf of TIPAC or the Government. TIPAC will provide informal advice and recommendations to the Minister for Trade and Investment on trade and investment issues. It will not make binding decisions or recommendations on the Government or direct the work of other government-business bodies. TIPAC will meet at least twice a year. It may also conduct out-of-session meetings.Minister30/05/201415NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeTo be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesAdvisory Committee on MedicinesOtherNot specified1/07/20160NoOther. HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Advisory Council on the Medicinal Use of Cannabis looks at all aspects of patient healthcare, cannabis therapies, related research, palliative care and patient advocacy. The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme is the result of extensive consultation between the Federal Government and State and Territory authorities in the development of regulations and security protocols for the cultivation, production and manufacture of medicinal cannabis.OtherNot specified1/07/20160NoOther.Department of Health YesHealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department's role is to deliver the Australian Government's priorities (outcomes) for health. It does this by developing evidence based policies, managing programs, and undertaking research and regulatory activities. The Department also leads and works closely with other agencies to achieve results for the Australian Government and community, and engages in open and constructive consultation with professionals, providers, industry, and community groups.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders18/09/2013Social Security and Welfare; Education; Other Economic Affairs; General Public Services; Housing and Community Amenities; Recreation and Culture; Health; Public Order and SafetyYes - Department4,398YesANAO83 605 426 75965,669,792842,396Sirius Building, Furzer StreetWoden Town CentreACT2606Australiahttps://www.health.gov.au/https://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/corporate-plan-2017-18-tochttps://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Annual+Reports-3https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Budget-1/ HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Aged Care Quality Agency manages the accreditation and on-going compliance monitoring of Australian Government subsidised age care providers through the residential aged care accreditation process, and quality review of Home Care services, Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) services, and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) services;. AACQA also promotes innovation and high quality care to care recipients and through providing information, education and training services to aged care providers.Act / RegulationAustralian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 20131/01/2014Social Security and WelfareYes - Statutory Agency255YesANAO69 605 091 34128,45847,227To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.aacqa.gov.auhttp://www.aacqa.gov.au/about-ushttp://www.aacqa.gov.au/about-us HealthA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Council of Australian Governments established the Commission to lead and coordinate national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. The Commission's role is to provide health ministers with strategic advice on best practices to improve safety and quality in the health system. The Commission develops and supports national safety and clinical standards, formulates and implements national accreditation schemes, and develops national health-related data sets. It is also working on reducing unwarranted variations in practice and outcomes for individuals and populations, and undertaking nationally coordinated action to address health care associated infections and antimicrobial resistance.Act / RegulationNational Health Reform Act 20111/07/2006HealthYes - Statutory Agency86YesANAO97 250 687 37121,647To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.safetyandquality.gov.auhttp://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/about-us/strategic-plan/ http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/about-us/corporate-plan/http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-resources/annual-reports/http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-resources/annual-reports/ HealthA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Digital Health Agency was established in law on 30 January 2016 by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing the Australian Digital Health Agency) Rule 2016 (the Rule), which was made by the Commonwealth Finance Minister under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) on 27 January 2016. It is expected that the Agency will commence full operations by 1 July 2016.Act / RegulationPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing the Australian Digital Health Agency) Rule 20161/07/2016HealthYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers250YesANAO84 425 496 912250,526231,112To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttps://www.digitalhealth.gov.auhttps://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/about-the-agency/corporate-plan HealthA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is an independent statutory authority set up by the Australian Government to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by providing reliable, regular, and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare. The Institute collects and reports information on a wide range of topics and issues, including health and welfare expenditure, hospitals, disease and injury, mental health to ageing, homelessness, disability, and child protection. Governments and the community use these reports and data to inform policy-making and programs relating to health, housing, and community service matters.Act / RegulationAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare Act 19875/06/1987HealthYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers308YesANAO16 515 245 49728,07861,474To be confirmedTo be confirmedACT0Australiahttp://www.aihw.gov.auhttp://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=10737419612http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/aihw-annual-reports/ HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian National Preventive Health Agency (Promoting a Healthy Australia) was established to provide national capacity to drive preventive health policies and programs, and to strengthen Australia?s investment and infrastructure in preventive health. The Agency has provided policy leadership and established partnerships with Commonwealth, state, and territory governments, community health promotion organisations, industry, and primary health care providers. The need for a national preventive health agency to drive the preventive health agenda was identified by the Council of Australian Governments in 2008, and was further developed in the Government?s response to the National Preventative Health Taskforce?s report, and the report of the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission. The funding structure of the Agency was agreed with States and Territories through the National Partnership Agreement on Preventive Health. In keeping with the Australian Government's commitment to reduce the size of government and to ensure that government services are as efficient and well-targeted as possible, the ANPHA ceased operations on 30 June 2014. Its key functions have transferred to the Department of Health. On 25 November 2014, the Australian National Preventive Health Agency (Abolition) Bill 2014 was voted down by the Senate. The Minister is considering introducing ANPHA repeal legislation to Parliament.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/01/2011Health ServicesYes - Statutory AgencyYesNot specifiedNot specifiedACT0Australiahttp://www.quitnow.gov.auhttp://www.quitnow.gov.au/internet/anpha/publishing.nsf/Content/corporate-documentshttp://www.quitnow.gov.au/internet/anpha/publishing.nsf/Content/corporate-documents HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Organ and Tissue Authority works with states and territories, clinicians, and the community sector to deliver the Australian Government's national reform program to improve organ and tissue donation, and transplantation outcomes in Australia. In December 2015 the Government agreed that it would not proceed with the merger of the AOTDTA with the NBA.Act / RegulationAustralian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act 20081/01/2009HealthYes - Statutory Agency28YesANAO56 253 405 31547,8205,858Level 6, 221 London CircuitCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.donatelife.gov.auhttp://www.donatelife.gov.au/corporate-planhttp://www.donatelife.gov.au/annual-reports HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. The ARPANSA regulates Commonwealth entities using radiation with the objective of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. The agency undertakes research, provides services, and promotes national uniformity and the implementation of international best practice across all jurisdictions.Act / RegulationAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 19985/02/1999HealthYes - Statutory Agency130YesANAO61 321 195 15529,50625,12138 - 40 Urunga ParadeMirandaNSW2228Australiahttp://www.arpansa.gov.auhttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/AboutUs/corporate/strategic.cfmhttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/AboutUs/corporate/annualreports.cfm HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is a government statutory authority that aims to protect the health of athletes, as well as the integrity of sport. To achieve this, ASADA conducts World Anti-Doping Code-compliant anti-doping activities with a focus on: - Deterrence, through communication and education initiatives, including building awareness with athletes, support personnel and other stakeholders. - Detection, through the implementation of an integrated programme of intelligence gathering, targeted testing, and investigation of possible ADRVs. - Enforcement, by managing cases of possible Anti-Doping Rule Violations and presenting these cases at hearings and appeals.Act / RegulationAustralian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 200613/03/2006Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency50YesANAO91 592 527 50313,81317,2296/5 Tennant StreetFyshwickACT2609Australiahttp://www.asada.gov.auhttps://www.asada.gov.au/about-asada/corporate-information/corporate-plan-0http://www.asada.gov.au/about/annual_reports.htmlhttps://www.asada.gov.au/about-asada/finance HealthA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is Australia's primary national sports administration and advisory agency. The ASC is focused on getting more Australians participating and excelling in sport by: - delivering key programs in line with the Australian Government's sport policy objectives; - providing financial support and other assistance to national sporting organisations to encourage participation, deliver high performance results, and improve their capability, sustainability and effectiveness; and - building collaboration, alignment, and effectiveness within the Australian sport sector. The ASC is recognised as a world leader in encouraging participation in sport, and the development of high performance sports people. Services are provided in a range of fields including: - high performance coaching - sport sciences - sports information - sports management - facility management - education and resources - participation development - delivery of funding programs to national sporting organisations. The ASC is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the Australian Government. The board determines the ASC's overall direction, decides on the actual allocation of resources, develops policy for delegated decisions, and is accountable to the Minister of Sport and to Parliament.Act / RegulationAustralian Sports Commission Act 19891/06/1985Recreation and Culture570YesANAO67 374 695 240265,664Leverrier StreetBruceACT2617Australiahttp://www.ausport.gov.auhttp://www.ausport.gov.au/about/publicationshttp://www.ausport.gov.au/about/publicationshttp://www.ausport.gov.au/about/publications HealthA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallThe Australian Sports Foundation Limited (ASF) assists non-profit sporting organisations, schools, councils, and community organisations by generating private funds for the development of Australian sport. This includes through the Sport Incentive Programme and Giving4Grassroots.Act / RegulationAustralian Sports Commission Act 198918/02/1986Recreation and Culture11YesANAO27 008 613 85836,845Leverrier StreetBruceACT2617Australiahttp://www.asf.org.auhttps://asf.org.au/about/our-corporate-plan/https://asf.org.au/about/annual-report/http://www.ausport.gov.au/about/publications HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallCancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers. Cancer Australia works to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the wellbeing of those diagnosed by ensuring that evidence informs cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. Cancer Australia works collaboratively with a wide range of groups, including those affected by cancer, key stakeholders, and health care providers with an interest in cancer control. The agency also focuses on populations that experience poorer health outcomes, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people living in rural and remote Australia. As the lead national cancer control agency, Cancer Australia also makes recommendations to the Australian Government about cancer policy and priorities.Act / RegulationCancer Australia Act 20063/05/2006HealthYes - Statutory Agency69YesANAO21 075 951 91829,87011,674Level 14, 300 Elizabeth StreetSurry HillsNSW2010Australiahttp://www.canceraustralia.gov.auhttps://canceraustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reportinghttp://canceraustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/annual-reports HealthA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallFood Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops standards that regulate the use of ingredients, processing aids, colourings, additives, vitamins and minerals. FSANZ is also responsible for some labelling requirements for packaged and unpackaged food (e.g. specific mandatory warnings or advisory labels).Act / RegulationFood Standards Australian New Zealand Act 19911/07/2002HealthYes - Statutory Agency107YesANAO20 537 066 24616,96119,13055 Blackall StreetBARTONACT2600Australiahttp://www.foodstandards.gov.auhttp://www.foodstandards.gov.au/publications/pages/corporateplan/corporateplan20122015/Default.aspxhttp://www.foodstandards.gov.au/publications/Pages/Default.aspx?k=Annual+report HealthA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) was established to oversee significant reforms to improve Australian public hospitals. One of these significant reforms is the implementation of National Activity Based Funding (ABF) for Australian public hospitals. The implementation of ABF provides incentives for efficiency, and increases transparency in the delivery and funding of public hospital services across Australia. The IHPA's primary function is to calculate and deliver an annual National Efficient Price (NEP). The NEP is a major determinant of the level of Australian Government funding for public hospital services, and provides a price signal or benchmark for the efficient cost of providing public hospital services. The Authority undertakes several major areas of work designed to inform the annual determination of the NEP, including ongoing consultation with all Australian health departments, expert advisory committees, and key stakeholders. The IHPA works in partnership with the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care to ensure that pricing, quality, and performance measures for public hospitals are complementary, and facilitate a strong national framework for the delivery of public hospital services. The 2014-15 Budget announced the Government's intention to consult with states and territories with a view to creating a Health Productivity and Performance Commission (HPPC) by merging the following agencies within the Health portfolio: - The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC); - The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW); - The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA); - The National Health Performance Authority (NHPA); - The National Health Funding Body (NHFB); and - The National Health Funding Pool Administrator (The Administrator).Act / RegulationNational Health Reform Act 20111/07/2011HealthYes - Statutory Agency1YesANAO27 598 959 96023,233Level 6, 1 Oxford StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.ihpa.gov.auhttp://www.ihpa.gov.au/internet/ihpa/publishing.nsf/Content/publications-Strategic%20planhttp://www.ihpa.gov.au/internet/ihpa/publishing.nsf/Content/publications-Annual%20report HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe National Blood Authority (NBA) is a statutory agency that manages and coordinates arrangements for the supply of blood and blood products and services on behalf of the Australian Government and state and territory governments. The NBA was to be merged with the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA), however, as announced at the 2015-16 MYEFO, the Australian Government did not proceed with the proposed merger of the two agencies.Act / RegulationNational Blood Authority Act 20031/07/2003HealthYes - Statutory Agency52YesANAO87 361 602 4781,381,3299,973Level 2, 243 Northbourne AvenueLynehamACT2602Australiahttp://www.blood.gov.auhttp://www.blood.gov.au/about-nbahttp://www.blood.gov.au/about-nba HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research, for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals, and governments, and for providing advice on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research. The NHMRC brings together the functions of research funding and the development of advice. One of its strengths is that it draws upon the resources of all components of the health system, including governments, medical practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals, researchers, teaching and research institutions, public and private program managers, service administrators, community health organisations, social health researchers, and consumers. NHMRC also has responsibilities under the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002, and the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002.Act / RegulationNational Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992; and, additional responsibilities under the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 and the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 20021/07/2006HealthYes - Statutory Agency177YesANAO88 601 010 284948,98742,805Level 1, 16 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.nhmrc.gov.auhttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/nh160https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/nh162 HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe primary function of the National Health Funding Body (NHFB) is to assist the Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool in the performance of his/her functions. The role of the Administrator is to calculate and advise the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of the amounts required to be paid by the Commonwealth under the National Health Reform Agreement into each State Pool Account of the National Health Funding Pool, to monitor payments into and out of the state pool account for each state and territory, and to report on various funding and service delivery matters.Act / RegulationNational Health Reform Act 20111/07/2012HealthYes - Statutory Agency21YesANAO15 337 761 2425,8445,897Level 3, 44 Sydney AvenueBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.nhfb.gov.auhttp://www.nhfb.gov.au/publications/http://www.nhfb.gov.au/publications/ HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) contributes to delivering the Australian Government's commitment to the delivery of efficient and effective mental health services and research. The NMHC, through cross-sectoral leadership and collaboration, provides independent, system-wide advice and reports to improve accountability, transparency, and outcomes for people with mental health problems, as well as their families and other supporters.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/01/2012HealthYes - Executive Agency14YesANAO83 537 016 4766,4622,750Level 12, 6 O'Connell StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.auhttp://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/about-us/our-documents.aspxhttp://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/about-us/our-documents.aspx HealthA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Professional Services Review (PSR) protects patients and the community from the risks associated with inappropriate practice, and protects the Commonwealth from having to meet the cost of medical / health services provided as a result of inappropriate practice. The PSR is responsible for reviewing and examining possible inappropriate practice by practitioners when they provide Medicare services, or prescribe Government subsidised medicines under the PBS. PSR examines suspected cases of inappropriate practice that have been referred by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services. PSR cannot initiate its own reviews of practitioners.Act / RegulationHealth Insurance Act 19731/07/1994HealthYes - Statutory Agency18YesANAO45 307 308 2605,6915,248Level 1, 20 Brindabella CircuitBrindabella Business ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.psr.gov.auhttp://www.psr.gov.au/publications-and-resources/governance-and-corporate-documentshttp://www.psr.gov.au/publications-and-resources/annual-reportshttp://www.psr.gov.au/publications-and-resources/governance-and-corporate-documents HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Biologicals (ACB) provides independent medical and scientific advice to the Minister for Health and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in relation to cell and tissue therapy products ("biological").Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 199031/05/201112YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttps://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-biologicals-acb HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling replaces the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee. It was established under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act) to advise and make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health (or delegate) on the level of access required for medicines and chemicals.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Act 1989 & Therapeutic Goods Regulations 19901/07/201015YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttps://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-chemicals-scheduling-accs HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines (ACCM) was established in January 2010 to advise and make recommendations to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on the inclusion, variation, or retention of a complementary medicine in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. It replaces the Complementary Medicines Evaluation Committee (CMEC). 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 the safety, efficacy (including the efficacy claims made for products), and quality of products.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 199025/01/201012YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-complementary-medicines-accm HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Medical Devices (ACMD) provides independent medical and scientific advice to the Minister and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on the safety, quality, and performance of medical devices supplied in Australia, including issues relating to pre-market conformity assessment and post-market monitoring.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 19901/01/201032YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-medical-devices-acmd HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) replaces the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee. It was established under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act) to advise and make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health (or delegate) on the level of access required for medicines and chemicals.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Act 1989 & Therapeutic Goods Regulations 19901/07/201015YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-medicines-scheduling-acms HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Non-prescription Medicines (ACNM) was established in January 2010. The ACNM advise and make recommendations to the TGA regarding the entry of non-prescription medicines on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (the Register). The recommendations could relate to the inclusion of a non-prescription medicine on the Register, changes to an entry of a non-prescription medicine, and/or the removal or retention of a non-prescription medicine. The ACNM may also provide advice to the TGA on other matters concerning a non-prescription medicine, and any other matters referred to it by the TGA. The ACNM supersedes the Medicines Evaluation Committee (MEC).Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 19901/01/201012YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-non-prescription-medicines-acnm HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Prescription Medicines was established in January 2010. The ACPM advises and makes recommendations to the TGA on prescription medicines. The recommendations could relate to the inclusion of a prescription medicine on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (the Register), changes to an entry of a prescription medicine, and/or the removal or retention of a prescription medicine. The ACPM may also provide advice to the Minister or the Secretary, through the TGA, on other matters concerning a prescription medicine, and any other matters referred to it by the Minister or the Secretary. The ACPM is the successor of the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee which was formed in 1963.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 19901/01/201032YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-prescription-medicines-acpm HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on the Safety of Medical Devices was established under Part 6 Division, 1DA of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 (the regulations) to advise and make recommendations to the Minister and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on the safety, risk assessment, risk management, and performance of medical devices supplied in Australia. The ACSMD replaces the Medical Device Incident Review Committee ,which was a sub-committee of the Advisory Committee on Medical Devices.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 19909/12/201125YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-safety-medical-devices-acsmd HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Advisory Committee on Vaccines was established to advise and make recommendations to the Minister for Health and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on the safety, risk assessment, and risk management of vaccines.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 199010/11/201210YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/advisory-committee-safety-vaccines-acsov HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAdvisory Services in Clinical Haematology (Panel) provides advice to the Department of Health on blood and blood policy matters, including Departmental policy considerations, appropriate use of blood and blood products, supply issues, safety issues, horizon scanning, haemophilia treatment, representational roles, and ad hoc clinical advice.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer25/05/20133YesCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Aged Care Complaints Commissioner (Complaints Commissioner) is an independent statutory office holder, responsible for managing complaints about Australian Government funded aged care services. The responsibility for complaints management was transferred from the Department of Health to the Complaints Commissioner on 1 January 2016. This change strengthens previous arrangements by providing an independent focus on aged care complaints handling, and separates complaints management from the funding and regulation role of the Department of Health. The Complaints Commissioner provides a free service for anyone to raise their concerns. All complaints raised with the Complaints Commissioner are taken seriously. Complaints can be made openly, confidentially or anonymously. The Complaints Commissioner's functions are to: - Work with complainants and service providers to resolve complaints quickly and effectively, and to assist aged care providers to improve the quality of their services - Educate people and service providers about best practice in both complaints handling and the matters arising from complaints. - Provide information to the Minister for Aged Care in relation to any of the Commissioner's functions, if required.Act / RegulationAged Care Act 19971/01/20160NoOtherTBAYesANAO83 605 426 759Department of HealthLevel 18, 90 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.agedcarecomplaints.gov.au HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) provides independent advice to the Government on funding and financing issues, informed by consultation with consumers, and the aged care and finance sectors. Members are appointed by the Assistant Minister for Social Services.Act / RegulationCommittee Principles 2014 under the Aged Care Act 1997, section 96-3(1)(a)1/08/201212YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledLevel 6, Sirius Building, Worgan StreetWodenACT2606Australiahttps://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/ageing-and-aged-care/aged-care-reform/aged-care-financing-authority HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is an independent, statutory office holder appointed under the Aged Care Act 1997 and reports to the Assistant Minister for Social Services. The functions of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner include: - the approval of extra service fees; - the approval of proposed accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount determined by the Assistant Minister for Social Services; - any other functions conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by the Assistant Minister for Social Services or under Commonwealth law.Act / RegulationAged Care Act 19971/10/20131YesMinisterialYesLevel 9, 300 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.acpc.gov.au/http://www.acpc.gov.au/publications/ HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Advisory Council's functions are: (a) on its own initiative, to provide advice to the CEO in relation to the CEO's functions; and (b) at the request of the CEO, to provide advice to the CEO in relation to the CEO's functions; and (c) at the request of the Minister, to provide advice to the Minister in relation to the operations of the Quality Agency and matters relating to the performance of the CEO's functions.Act / RegulationAustralian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 201323/03/201511YesMinisterialNoAustralian Aged Care Quality AgencyLevel 9, 111 Phillip StreetParramattaNSW2150Australiahttp://www.aacqa.gov.au HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Aged Care Sector Committee provides advice to the Government on aged care policy development and implementation and helps to guide future changes to the aged care system. The Committee also acts as the mechanism for consultation between the Australian Government and the Aged Care Sector. Membership of the Committee is representative of the sector and Committee members consult broadly within their own memberships and constituencies to ensure that stakeholder views inform the policy development process. The Aged Care Sector Committee is a non statutory committee. The Terms of Reference require the Chair of the Committee to annually report to Ministers. This takes the form of a letter.Cabinet29/01/201419YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthLevel 5, Sirius Building Worgan StreetWodenACT2606Australiahttps://agedcare.health.gov.au/aged-care-reform/aged-care-sector-committee HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Agency Management Committee was appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council in September 2012. The Committee consists of seven (7) people including: a Chair who is not a registered health practitioner and has not been a health practitioner in the last five (5) years, at least two (2) people with expertise in health and/or education and training, and at least two (2) people with business or administrative expertise who are not current or previous registered health practitioners.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory2/09/20127YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Anti Doping Rule Violation Panel is established as a separate body to decide whether a possible anti-doping rule violation has been committed based on evidence presented by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). The agreement of the Panel that a possible violation has occurred is the trigger for referring the case to the responsible national sporting organisation for decision. Maximum 9 members (including Chair).Act / RegulationAustralian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 20061/01/20109YesMinisterialNohttps://www.asada.gov.au/about-asada/affiliate-bodies/anti-doping-rule-violation-panelhttp://www.ausport.gov.au/about/publications HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesAt the request of the ASADA CEO, provide advice and make recommendations on a matter(s) relating to the CEO's functions.Act / RegulationAustralian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 20061/01/20107YesMinisterialNo6/5 Tennant StreetFyshwickACT2609Australia HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe joint food regulation system is overseen by the Australia New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (Forum). The Forum is responsible for developing domestic food regulation policy in the form of policy guidelines. The Forum also promotes a consistent approach to the implementation and enforcement of domestic food standards.COAG1/06/20000NoNoDepartment of Health PO Box 9848 Canberra, ACT, 2601http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/foodsecretariat-system1.htm HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe ABDR Steering Committee has the following roles and responsibilities as part of the governance framework for the ABDR by: - providing independent oversight of the ABDR; - providing a forum for stakeholder views in relation to the ABDR to be canvassed and advised to the NBA; - providing advice to the NBA General Manager in relation to the overall governance framework for the ABDR; and - providing recommendations and advice to the NBA for the implementation and operation of the ABDR, including in the following areas outlined further below: - planning, development, and implementation; - monitoring and management of system performance; - identification and management of risk; - compliance with legislative and other governance obligations, including data privacy and security arrangements; and - other operational parameters relevant to the ABDR. The ABDR Steering Committee comprises representatives from the Australian Haemophilia Centre Directors' Organisation, the Haemophilia Foundation Australia, a state/territory health department, and the NBA.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/07/20095NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoNational Blood Authority243 Northbourne AveLynehamACT2602Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe IJC is a meeting of safety and quality officials of the Commonwealth, States, and Territories supported by the Commission, but created by the AHMC in 2006. It is responsible for providing advice on the process of policy development and facilitating jurisdictional engagement in the work of the Commission.Act / RegulationNational Health Reform Act 20111/07/20119NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoAustralian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareLevel 5, 255 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSW2000Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe PCC is responsible for facilitating the engagement and uptake of Commission programs in the primary health care sector.Act / RegulationNational Health Reform Act 20111/07/201115YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareLevel 5, 255 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSW2000Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe PHSC is responsible for advising the Commission on key safety and quality initiatives from the perspective of the private hospital sector.Act / RegulationNational Health Reform Act 20111/07/20119YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareLevel 5, 255 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSW2000Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Authority considers applications for approval to supply pharmaceutical benefits under the requirements of the Pharmacy Location Rules determined by the Minister for Health. The Authority makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health (delegated officers within the Department of Human Services) as to whether or not the applicant should be approved in relation to of particular premises. The National Health Act specifies the membership of the Authority who are appointed by the Minister for Health, with the exception of the Departmental representative who is appointed by the Secretary.Act / RegulationNational Health Act 195331/03/19956YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Healthhttp://www.health.gov.au/acpa HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationSub-committee for the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency)Act / RegulationPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing the Australian Digital Health Agency) Rule 2016.1/07/201610YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Digital Health Agency HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationSub-committee for the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency)Act / RegulationPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing the Australian Digital Health Agency) Rule 2016.1/07/201610YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Digital Health Agency HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationSub-committee for the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency)Act / RegulationPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing the Australian Digital Health Agency) Rule 2016.1/07/20169NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Digital Health Agency HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationSub-committee for the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency)Act / RegulationPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing the Australian Digital Health Agency) Rule 2016.1/07/201610YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilAustralian Digital Health Agency HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (AHMAC) is the advisory and support body to the COAG Health Council (CHC). It seeks to facilitate improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of health services through a coordinated or joint approach on matters of mutual interest.COAG1/07/19860NoStaff Elected / Discretion of members / ShareholdersNoCHC Secretariat PO Box 344 Rundle Mall SA 5000http://www.coaghealthcouncil.gov.au/# HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) provides advice and recommendations to the Health Ministerial Advisory Council on: - health protection matters to mitigate emerging health threats related to infectious diseases, the environment, natural disasters, and disasters related to human endeavour in a context of prevention; - national health protection priorities and are coordination of resources to address these priorities; - coordination of emergency operational activity in health responses to disasters, and health protection issues of national significance; - enabling the development and adoption by states and territories of national health protection policies, guidelines, and standards; - providing strategic direction to, and supporting the work of the Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN), the Communicable Disease Network Australia (CDNA), Environmental Health sub-committees (enHealth), the National Health Emergency Management Standing Committee (NHEMS), and the Blood Borne Virus and Sexually Transmissible Infections Standing Committee (BBVSS); - consulting and negotiating with other relevant agencies and committees, including the Community Care and Population Health Principal Committee and other Principal Committees, on the development of national public health emergency planning, coordination and control, antimicrobial resistance, communicable disease, environmental health and other health protection priorities and strategies; - promoting the alignment of jurisdictional strategic plans and activities with agreed national priorities; - considering the of the AHPPC in the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes; and - overseeing national activities that strengthen health protection infrastructure and capacity nationally. Secretariat support is provide by the Department of Health (Australian Government).COAG2/07/200625NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) determines the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities. The Minister for Health will take the priorities into account in making decisions in relation to the financial assistance provided from the Medical Research Fund Special Account. The Advisory Board consists of the CEO of the MHMRC and the other person appointed by the Health Minister with suitable experience and knowledge.Act / RegulationMedical Research Future Fund Act 20154/04/20168YesMinisterialNo HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAustralian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drugs (ANACAD) key role will be to provide advice to the Government on a range of national drug and alcohol issues, including advice on emerging issues and new substances, to ensure the Government is well placed to respond.Minister14/12/201414YesMinisterial HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Council has the following functions: ? to identify emerging issues relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety and to advise the CEO on them ? to examine matters of major concern to the community in relation to radiation protection and nuclear safety and to advise the CEO on them ? to advise the CEO on the adoption of recommendations, policies, codes and standards in relation to radiation protection and nuclear safety ? to advise the CEO, at the CEO's request, on other matters relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety ? to advise the CEO on such other matters relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety as the Council considers appropriate ? to report to the CEO on matters relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety.Act / RegulationAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 199815/09/199913YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agencyhttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/aboutus/committees/rhsac.cfm HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesASDMAC is a specialist medical advisory committee authorised to consider and, where appropriate, approve applications by athletes for the therapeutic use of substances that are normally prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency's List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. The issuing of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) allows athletes to obtain legitimate access to appropriate medical treatment when they have an illness or medical condition. With the passage of legislative amendments, ASDMAC's membership has been expanded to include three review members.Act / RegulationAustralian Sports Drug Agency Act 1990 Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 20061/08/199910YesMinisterialNoThe Secretariat for ASDMAC operates out of ASADAhttp://www.asdmac.gov.au HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advises the Minister for health on the National Immunisation Program and related matters, The ATAGI provides advice to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on matters relating to the ongoing strength of evidence pertaining to existing, new, and emerging vaccines in relation to their effectiveness and use in Australian populations, and produces the Australian Immunisation Handbook. 17 members are appointed by the Minister for Health, five of whom are not paid.Minister1/02/199817YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthLevel 5 Scarborough HouseWodenACT2601Australiahttp://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/atagi HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Charter Signatories Committee is the main mechanism for engaging the sector (state and territory governments, non-government organisations, eye and tissue banks, and peak bodies) to promote nationally consistent communications about organ and tissue donation.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/03/200951NoOtherMembership is via agreement to signing up to the DonateLife national communications charterNoAustralian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation AuthorityLevel 6, 221 London CircuitCanberraACT2600Australia HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Clinical Governance Committee is the peak clinical committee for the DonateLife Network; it makes recommendations relating to the clinical aspects of the national reform program for consideration by the Jurisdictional Advisory Group.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/09/201122NoOtherMembership is by invitation from the OTA CEO based on the position occupied by the invitee e.g. State Medical Director, President of the Australasian Biotherapeutics AssociationNoAustralian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation AuthorityLevel 6, 221 London CircuitCanberraACT2600Australia HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Clinical Safety Oversight Committee (CSOC) provides overarching, independent advice to the ACSQHC and the My Health Record System Operator on matters relating to the clinical safety of the My Health Record system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20150No HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe purpose of the working group is to identify and implement actions that will enable a consistent national approach to multi-jurisdictional clinical trials within Australia with the intention of enhancing Australia's ability to attract national and international clinical trials.Committee, Council, Board, ForumHospital Principal Committee / COAG13/05/201410NoOtherHospital Principal CommitteeNo HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Commonwealth, State, and Territory governments have a shared intention to work in partnership to improve health outcomes for all Australians, and to ensure the sustainability of the Australian health system. The COAG Health Council provides a forum for cooperation on health issues, especially primary and secondary care. In addition, the Council will fulfil regulatory/governance obligations that fall within the health portfolio in the areas of national registration and accreditation.COAG13/12/201313NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Nohttp://www.ahmac.gov.au/site/home.aspx HealthB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) will provide national public health coordination and leadership, and support best practice for the prevention and control of communicable disease in Australia.COAG1/07/19890NoNohttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-cdna-cdna.htm HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Panel's functions are to: - receive and consider complaints about advertisements and generic information about therapeutic goods under Subdivision 2 of Division 3 Part 6 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990; and - take action and make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health on the complaints in accordance with that Subdivision.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 1991 42R30/06/199910YesOtherChair is nominated by the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code Council, other members are nominated by their representative bodies, as set out in the legislation (the Chair is also able to select additional members for complaints about specific devices)NoDepartment of HealthLevel 13 Macquarie House, 167 Macquarie StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.tgacrp.com.au HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Director of Human Biosecurity is the person who occupies, or is acting in, the position of Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer. This position ensures that the functions and powers of the Director, which can be intrusive, are vested in an individual with appropriate competencies to make decisions concerning the: ? affording of general protection for children or incapable persons who are subjected to a biosecurity measure; ? the listing of human diseases considered to be communicable and cause significant harm to human health; ? preventing risks to human health by issuing Entry and Exit requirements for: individuals, classes of individuals; and specifying specific and general requirements in relation to listed human diseases; ? determining human health response zones to which entry and exit requirements may also apply; ? managing the risks to human health through the issuance of human biosecurity control orders and compliance directions; and ? allowing and where required specify the requirements for how the human remains are to be brought into Australia.Act / RegulationBiosecurity Act 20154/04/20160No HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesGene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee's (GTECCC) function is to provide advice on request of the Gene Technology Regulator or the Legislative Governance Forum on Gene Technology on ethical issues, community consultation and matters of general concern to the community relating to gene technology and GMOs.Act / RegulationGene Technology Act 20001/01/200812YesMinisterialNoGene Technology RegulatorLevel 1, 15 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/gteccc-2http://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/reports-1 HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Regulator administers Australia's national gene technology regulatory scheme to protect human health and the environment by assessing and managing risks which may be posed by genetically modified organisms. The Regulator licences and monitors work with GMOs, certifies physical containment facilities and accredits organisations. The scheme is comprised of Commonwealth Gene Technology Act 2000 and corresponding state and territory legislation. The Regulator is a statutory office holder with significant independence - similar to the Auditor-General and the Tax Commissioner. The Regulator is appointed by the Governor-General only with the agreement of the majority of all jurisdictions.Act / RegulationGene Technology Act 200021/06/20010NoOtherTBAYesANAO15 862 053 538Department of HealthLevel 1, 15 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.ogtr.gov.auhttp://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/section-abouthttp://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/reports-1 HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationMembership of the Gene Technology Standing Committee (GTSC) reflects the membership of the GT Forum, and consists of a senior official from each jurisdiction (in addition to the Commonwealth Government) who shall provide that jurisdiction's views as a whole on the matters considered by the GTSC. The Gene Technology Regulator is not a member of the GTSC, but attends as a participant. The GTSC provides high-level support to the GT Forum, is responsible for coordinating policy advice to the GT Forum, and for promoting a consultative national approach to gene technology (as defined in the Gene Technology Act 2000) policy development and implementation. It also supports the GT Forum in developing and issuing policy principles, policy guidelines, and codes of practice as defined in the GT Act. The terms of reference of the GTSC are: a. to provide policy advice to Ministers who are members of the GT Forum on matters relating to gene technology that are within the scope of the national cooperative regulatory scheme for gene technology; b. to support the GT Forum in developing and issuing: ?policy principles ?policy guidelines; and ?codes of practice as defined in the Act; c. to provide effective support to the GT Forum and to facilitate implementation of its decisions; d. to support the GT Forum in ensuring coordination between all jurisdictions on matters relating to gene technology that are within the scope of the national cooperative regulatory scheme for gene technology; e. to promote a consultative and cooperative national approach to gene technology policy development and implementation; f. to consider matters referred by the GT Forum, the Regulator/Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR), or the States/Territories; g. to support the GT Forum in fulfilling its functions; h. to provide advice to the GT Forum regarding the development (under the national scheme) by the Regulator of: ?regulations; ?technical or procedural guidelines; and ?codes of practice; and i .to consider matters referred by the Regulator in relation to applications received by the Regulator under the national scheme for licences to deal with GMOs.Committee, Council, Board, ForumTerms of Reference for the Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology1/07/20019NoMinisterialhttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/gene-gtstandingcommittee.htm HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (GTTAC) function is to provide scientific and technical advice at the request of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) or the Legislative Governance Forum on Gene Technology relating to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), gene technology, and biosafety. The Regulator must consult GTTAC on the risk assessment of all licence applications for the environmental release of GMOs.Act / RegulationGene Technology Act 200021/06/200120YesMinisterialNoGene Technology RegulatorLevel 1, 15 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/gttac-2http://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/reports-1 HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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.Act / RegulationHealth Insurance (Vocational Registration of General Practitioners) Regulations 198928/09/19895YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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.Act / RegulationHealth Insurance (Vocational Registration of General Practitioners) Regulations 198928/09/19895YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe GP Training Advisory Committee is a profession-led committee. The committee's purpose is to provide advice to government to maintain and improve standards of training, and ensure the registrar workforce is well distributed in order to deliver primary health care to Australian communities. It provides a forum for the parties to discuss policy issues, formulate advice to government, and oversee improvement and evaluation activities in relation to GP training. Secretariat services are provided by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).Minister29/09/201511YesMinisterial100 Wellington ParadeEAST MELBOURNEVIC3002Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Haemovigilance Advisory Committee (HAC) is an advisory committee for Governments, with advice provided to the Jurisdictional Blood Committee (JBC) and Health Ministers as required through the National Blood Authority (NBA). The HAC comprises experts in transfusion medicine, science, nursing, and epidemiology from both the private and public health care sectors. This group provides advice to governments on adverse event reporting originating from health service organisations and on national transfusion safety priorities. The committee also oversees the national reporting and governance frameworks.Committee, Council, Board, ForumJurisdictional Blood Committee5/06/200815YesCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoJurisdictional Blood Committee243 Northbourne AveLynehamACT2602Australia HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationFormally known as the Front-of-Pack Labelling Oversight and Advisory Committee, the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee (HSRAC) is responsible for overseeing the voluntary implementation of the Health Star Rating system, including the social marketing campaign, and the monitoring and evaluation component of the system. The HSRAC is responsible for providing advice to the Food Regulation Standing Committee about these elements. The HSRAC consists of ten members and brings together stakeholders from industry, government, consumer, and public health organisations.Committee, Council, Board, ForumAustralia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation13/12/201310NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s) HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationDirectors are appointed by Commonwealth, NSW, SA, Tas, WA, ACT and NT governments.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/08/20067YesOtherJurisdictional CommitteeNoDepartment of Health133 Castlereagh StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.healthdirect.gov.au HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe role of the Industry Working Group on Private Health Insurance Prostheses Reform is to examine opportunities for reform of the arrangements governing prostheses and devices access and pricing in the private health insurance sector to ensure: - Better access to prostheses and devices for consumers as part of the private health care offering; -Reduced red tape and administrative burden for private health insurers; and -Opportunities for competition across the supply chain are maximised for the benefit of consumers and taxpayers.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer8/02/201613YesPortfolio SecretaryNohttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phiconsultations2015-16 HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Jurisdictional Advisory Group is the peak governance committee for the DonateLife Network. It considers and makes recommendations with respect to strategic directions, clinical and data governance, and program planning for the DonateLife Network.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/201019NoOtherMembership is by invitation from the OTA CEO based on the position occupied by the invitee e.g. State Medical Director or jurisdictional nominationNoAustralian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation AuthorityLevel 6, 221 London CircuitCanberraACT2600Australia HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Jurisdictional Blood Committee (JBC) is responsible for all jurisdictional issues relating to the national blood supply, including planning, production, supply, and budgeting. It provides national policy leadership on these matters, advising Health Ministers through the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council (formerly the Standing Council on Health (SCoH)), and settling less significant issues as authorised by the Council. Advice and support to the COAG Health Council is provided through the Hospitals Principal Committee and the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council. JBC is also responsible for considering advice from, and providing advice to, the National Blood Authority (NBA) on matters related to the national blood supply, overseeing the NBA's role in relation to contracts, and referring proposed changes to the national blood supply for evidence-based evaluation.Act / RegulationNational Blood Authority Act 20031/07/200310NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNo243 Northbourne AveLynehamACT2602Australia HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology (GT Forum) comprises ministers from each jurisdiction (the Commonwealth and the States and Territories) nominated as the minister responsible for Gene Technology in their jurisdiction by their Head of Government. The GT Forum is established under the intergovernmental Gene Technology Agreement 2001 (the Agreement). The GT Forum's functions are to: a. issue policy principles, policy guidelines, and codes of practice to govern the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator), and the operation of the Scheme (the "Scheme" refers to the national legislative scheme to protect the health and safety of people, to protect the environment by identifying risks posed by, or as a result of, gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with genetically modified organisms); b. approve proposed regulations for the purpose of the Scheme; c. approve by special majority any extension of an emergency dealing determination; d. approve the appointment (and, if necessary, the dismissal) of the Regulator, and of the chairpersons of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (GTTAC), and the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (GTECCC), and advise the responsible Commonwealth Minister on the appointment of the members of those bodies; e. ensure coordination with other forums on matters relating to gene technology and, in particular, harmonisation of regulatory processes relating to GM products; f. oversee generally the implementation of the Scheme; g. consider/agree on proposed changes to the Scheme; h. initiate a review of the Scheme in accordance with the specifications of the Gene Technology Agreement; and i. perform any other function conferred on the GT Forum by the Gene Technology Agreement.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderThe intergovernmental Gene Technology Agreement13/02/20119NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/gene-gtmc.htm HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Committee advises the Minister for Health on whether new medical services should be publicly funded with reference to an evidence-based assessment of their safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. The maximum no. of board / committee members is determined at the discretion of the Minister.Minister6/04/199822YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthFurzer StreetWodenACT2605Australiahttp://www.msac.gov.auhttp://msac.gov.au/internet/msac/publishing.nsf/Content/about-us-lp-1 HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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.Act / RegulationHealth Insurance Act 197326/06/199713YesMinisterialYesDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce will consider how services can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and improve health outcomes for patients. The Taskforce will consider how the more than 5,700 items on the MBS (as of 1 April 2015) can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and practice and improve health outcomes for patients. The Review will be clinician-led and there are no targets for savings attached to the Review.Minister22/04/201513NoMinisterialhttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/MBSReviewTaskforce HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Committee hears 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.Act / RegulationHealth Insurance Act 197322/02/19863YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationMinisterial Advisory Committee on Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections (MACBBVS) is the Australian Government's key advisory body on the national response and management of blood borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). It is responsible for providing independent and expert advice to the Minister for Health on BBVs and STIs. MACBBVS works as an advisory structure and its key role is to provide specialist advice to inform the Australian government's response to BBVs and STIs, identify emerging issues, and ways these may be addressed.Minister23/03/200926YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthLevel 5, Scarborough House, Atlantic StreetWODENACT2606Australiahttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ohp-bbvs-1 HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe My Health Record Independent Advisory Council (IAC) was established to advise on the operations of, and participation in, the My Health Record system, and clinical, privacy and security matters relating to the My Health Record system operations. The IAC meets at least four times per year. The IAC will consider and advise the System Operator on matters relating to the implementation and operation of the My Health Record systemAct / RegulationMy Health Records Act 201229/06/201212YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe My Health Record Jurisdictional Advisory Committee (JAC) was established to advise the System Operator on matters relating to the interests of the Commonwealth, States, and Territories in the My Health Record system. The JAC meets at least four times per year, or more frequently as agreed between the System Operator and the Chair.Act / RegulationMy Health Records Act 201229/06/20129NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe My Health Record Operations Management Committee (OMC) for the My Health Record system provides oversight for the My Health Record programme and the core functions of the System Operator. The Chair of the OMC reports to the Secretary. The OMC is responsible for: providing strategic advice and guidance on new system functionality and enhancements to the System Operator; Overseeing management of the delivery partners; Monitoring My Health Record system performance; Reviewing uptake and benefits tracking; Managing operational risks and approve mitigation strategies; and Liaising with the My Health Record Jurisdictional Advisory Committee and the My Health Record Independent Advisory Council.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer14/09/201213YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of HealthSirius Building, Furzer StreetWodenACT2606Australia HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe NEAT Committee has been established to support the implementation of the National Blood Sector Education and Training Strategy 2013-16. Its key functions are to: - provide advice and oversight of a strategic program of activities to support education and training relating to the implementation of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards and Health Ministers' stewardship expectations, and the implementation of nationally funded guidelines - support improved communication and collaboration between education providers - promote quality and reduce unnecessary duplication in education and information offered by organisations funded by all governments under the National Blood Arrangements - influence the direction and uptake of education and training programs - share information with other NBA committees - support the promotion of programs - investigate other methods of deliveryCommittee, Council, Board, ForumJurisdictional Blood Committee26/05/201414YesCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoJurisdictional Blood Committee243 Northbourne AveLynehamACT2602Australia HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationNational Health and Medical Research Council - Australian Health Ethics Committee (AHEC) is a Principal Committee of the NHMRC providing advice to Council. The functions of AHEC are: - to advise the Council on the ethical issues relating to health; - to develop and give the Council human research guidelines under subsection 10(2) of the NHMRC Act; - any other functions conferred on the Committee in writing by the Minister after consulting the CEO; and - any other functions conferred on the Committee by the NHMRC Act, the regulations, or any other law. The 2015 - 2018 triennium of AHEC was established by the Minister for Health on 17 August 2015Act / RegulationNational Health and Medical Research Council Act 19921/07/199814YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual report88 601 010 284National Health and Medical Research CouncilLevel 1, 16 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/nhmrc-committees/australian-health-ethics-committee-ahec HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe functions of the Commissioner are to investigate complaints concerning action taken by the Chief Executive Officer of the NHMRC (CEO) or the NHMRC Research Committee in relation to an application for funding made on or after 24 June 1993.Act / RegulationNational Health and Medical Research Council Act 19921/07/20151YesMinisterialGPO Box 1421CANBERRAACT2601Australiahttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants-funding/policy/commissioner-complaints HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research; for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments; and for providing advice on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research.Act / RegulationNational Health and Medical Research Council Act 19921/07/201524YesMinisterialGPO Box 1421CANBERRAACT2602Australiahttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/nhmrc-committees HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - Embryo Research Licensing Committee considers applications for licences to conduct certain types of research involving human embryos. It is responsible for monitoring compliance with legislation through the appointment of inspectors and taking necessary enforcement action, such as cancelling or suspending licences.Act / RegulationResearch Involving Human Embryos Act 20021/07/20159YesMinisterialNational Health and Medical Research CouncilGPO Box 1421CANBERRAACT2603Australiahttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/nhmrc-committees HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - Health Innovation Advisory Committee (HIAC) advises the CEO and Council of NHMRC on current and emerging issues related to the development, commercialisation and uptake of innovative technologies and practices arising from health and medical research.Act / RegulationNational Health and Medical Research Council Act 19921/07/201510YesMinisterialNational Health and Medical Research CouncilGPO Box 1421CANBERRAACT2604Australiahttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/nhmrc-committees HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - Health Translation Advisory Committee (HTAC) advises the CEO and Council of NHMRC on opportunities to improve health outcomes in areas including clinical care, public, population and environmental health, communicable diseases and prevention of illness through effective translation of research into health care and clinical practice.Act / RegulationNational Health and Medical Research Council Act 19921/07/201511YesMinisterialNational Health and Medical Research CouncilGPO Box 1421CANBERRAACT2605Australiahttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/nhmrc-committees HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationNational Health and Medical Research Council - Research Committee (RC) is a Principal Committee of NHMRC providing advice to Council. The functions of the RC are: - to advise and make recommendations to the Council on the application and monitoring of the Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA); and - to monitor the use of assistance provided from the MREA; - to advise the Council on matters relating to medical research and public health research, including the quality and scope of such research in Australia; - such other functions as the Minister from time to time determines in writing after consulting the CEO; and - any other functions conferred on the Committee by the NHMRC Act, the regulations, or any other law.. The 2015 - 2018 triennium of RC was established by the Minister for Health on 8 July 2015.Act / RegulationNational Health and Medical Research Council Act 19921/07/199815YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual report88 601 010 284National Health and Medical Research CouncilLevel 1, 16 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/nhmrc-committees/research-committee HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool is an independent statutory office holder, as distinct from Commonwealth and state and territory government departments. The Administrator is not subject to the control or direction of any Commonwealth Minister.Act / RegulationNational Health Reform Act 201127/06/20120NoOtherTBANoNational Health Funding Body HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Immunisation Committee (NIC) provides policy and program advice on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) to the Commonwealth. The NIC leads policy development and evaluation of the NIP, and consults and collaborates with stakeholders and other peak immunisation related committees (including the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation [ATAGI] and the Communicable Diseases Network Australia [CDNA]) on the development of national immunisation priorities, strategies and service delivery.Committee, Council, Board, ForumThe NIC reports to the Australian Health Ministers? Advisory Council (AHMAC) through the Communicable Diseases Network of Australia (CDNA), and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).29/09/201521NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNohttp://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/nic HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe National Immunoglobulin Governance Advisory Committee (NIGAC) is established as the national advisory body to support the Jurisdictional Blood Committee (JBC) and National Blood Authority (NBA) with effective and efficient governance of immunoglobulin (Ig) products supplied and funded under the national blood arrangements. Role: - Provide advice and make recommendations to support the development and implementation of the National Immunoglobulin Governance Program (described below) by the NBA - As the peak committee within the national network of committees, provide advice and make recommendations to support cost-effective and clinically appropriate governance, management and use of Ig products through the ongoing National Ig Governance Program (once established), including advice and recommendations in relation to each of the measures within the Program - Provide advice as requested by governments on other matters concerning the availability, governance, management, or use of immunoglobulin products.Committee, Council, Board, ForumJurisdictional Blood Committee28/03/201415YesOtherJurisdictional Blood CommitteeNoJurisdictional Blood Committee243 Northbourne AveLynehamACT2602Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesNational Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is a statutory scheme that registers introducers of industrial chemicals, assesses industrial chemicals for their risks to human health and the environment and, where relevant, makes recommendations to regulatory authorities regarding risk mitigation. Departmental staff administer the scheme, under the direction of the Director of NICNAS, who is a statutory office-holder.Act / RegulationIndustrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 198917/07/19900NoOtherTBANo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO31 162 998 046Department of Health260 Elizabeth StreetSurry HillsNSW2010Australiahttp://www.nicnas.gov.auhttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/budget/publishing.nsf/Content/2015-2016_Health_PBShttp://www.nicnas.gov.au/communications/publications/annual-reporting HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationNational Medical Training Advisory Network (NMTAN) was established in February 2014 following the agreement of Health Ministers in November 2012 to develop a nationally consistent approach to improve medical training. It provides advice to Health Ministers on issues relating to the planning, distribution and coordination of medical training and medical training plans across the medical training pipeline from university through to vocational training. NMTAN consists of representatives of national medical accreditation and registration agencies, medical associations, medical schools, rural health organisations, medical student bodies, the specialist colleges, states and territories, the private sector and the Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association. The Committee has three subcommittees with a focus on policy development for: - capacity for and distribution of the vocational training in medical specialties; - changing clinical work with projected changing burden of disease to enable workforce modelling; and - employment patterns and intentions of prevocational doctors to better inform career planning for junior doctors. NMTAN is also responsible for producing an annual report on medical education and training, supported by a data subcommittee.Committee, Council, Board, ForumStanding Council on Health (SCOH) under the former Health Workforce Australia (HWA)10/08/201225NoOtherTBAhttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmtan HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council advises the Commonwealth, State, and Territory Health Ministers on matters relating to the accreditation of pathology laboratories. The Council plays a key role in ensuring the quality of Australian pathology services. One if its key responsibilities is the development and maintenance of standards and guidelines for pathology practices in Australia.Act / RegulationConstitution of the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (National Health Act 1953)19/02/197921YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoDepartment of Health23 Furzer StreetWodenACT2604Australiahttp:www.health.gov.au/ npaachttp:www.health.gov.au/ npaachttp:www.health.gov.au/ npaac HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationA working group established under the Community Care and Population Health Principal Committee of the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council. Comprises jurisdictional representatives and has been established to work in partnership with the Commonwealth to develop the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions.Committee, Council, Board, ForumCommunity Care and Population Health Principal Committee8/11/201311NoOtherTBANoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has engaged Alzheimer's Australia as a service provider to establish and operate the NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research (the Institute). The Institute is targeting, coordinating, and translating the national dementia research effort to ensure existing and new research translates into better understanding of dementia, and better treatment and care for dementia patients. The Institute is led by a Director, supported by a small secretariat, an expert advisory panel and a membership network. The Institute is not an independent body. It will report to the NHMRC's CEO and be subject to the existing governance arrangements of the NHMRC.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/06/20150NoOtherTBAhttp://www.nhmrc.gov.au/research/boosting-dementia-research-initiative/specific-elements-boosting-dementia-research-initiati HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe committee is established to advise the Director of NICNAS on strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of NICNAS operations in achieving the objects of the Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Act 1989 (ICNA Act). In accordance with Government policy on smaller and more rational government, the SCC replaces two previous NICNAS consultative committees: the Industry Government Consultative Committee and the Community Engagement Forum. The committee comprises four members nominated by national industry organisations and four members nominated by national community-based organisationsMinister1/08/20159YesOtherDirector, NICNASNoANAO31 162 998 046Department of Health260 Elizabeth StreetSurry HillsNSW2010Australiahttp://www.nicnas.gov.au HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Nuclear Safety Committee has the following functions: ? to advise the CEO and the Council on matters relating to nuclear safety and the safety of controlled facilities; ? to review and assess the effectiveness of standards, codes, practices and procedures in relation to the safety of controlled facilities; ? to develop detailed policies and to prepare draft publications for the promotion of uniform national standards in relation to the safety of controlled facilities; ? to report to the CEO on matters relating to nuclear safety and the safety of controlled facilities. The Committee?s functions are to be performed only on the request of the CEO.Act / RegulationAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 199813/12/199911NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNohttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/aboutus/committees/nsc.cfm HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Pathology Clinical Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce committee on specific evidence based MBS item reviews and rules that underpin Medicare arrangements - as per the MBS Review Taskforce .Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/09/201519YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNohttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/MBSR-committees-pathology HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe purpose of establishing the PBMSC is to provide high-level advice and assistance to the NBA General Manager and other staff to assist in achieving the following goals: Successful strategies are deployed to assist: - health care professionals to practice in accordance with the PBM and other best practice guidelines - hospitals to gain accreditation against the NSQHS Standard for Blood and Blood Products. - PBM and other best practice initiatives lead to genuine changes in clinical practice and improvements in patient outcomes. - Collaboration between governments and organisations leads to better practice and improved patient outcomes. - PBM and other Guidelines are delivered to a high quality, at an efficient price, in accordance with their stated objectives.Committee, Council, Board, ForumJurisdictional Blood Committee1/12/200910YesCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoJurisdictional Blood Committee243 Northbourne AveLynehamACT2602Australia HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe PBAC advises the Minister about which drugs and medicinal preparations should be made available as pharmaceutical benefits, and also advises the Minister about which vaccines should be included on the National Immunisation Program.Act / RegulationNational Health Act 195312/05/195421YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Healthhttp://www.pbs.gov.au/info/industry/listing/elements/pbac-meetings HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe main functions of the Tribunal are to make a determination to give effect to the terms of agreement between the Government and the Pharmacy Guild in relation to the remuneration that is to be paid to pharmacists for dispensing (supplying) pharmaceutical benefits under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS); and to perform other functions required by that agreement (currently the Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement (5CPA)). If there is no agreement in place, however, the Tribunal is responsible for determining the manner in which the Commonwealth price for the payment to pharmacists for the supply of pharmaceutical benefits is set. The Chair is appointed by the Governor-General, and four additional members are appointed by the Minister for Health 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 makes this appointment following consultation with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.Act / RegulationNational Health Act 195312/05/19815YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesProvisions for the Pharmaceutical Services Committee of Inquiry have been included within the National Health Act for some time. The Act allows that the Committee can be established at either a state or federal level. State level committees were last active approximately 20 years ago. A growing number of complaints regarding the conduct of approved pharmacists in relation to the supply and claiming of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines from premises for which the pharmacists were not approved prompted the previous Minister for Health to direct the Department to re-establish the Committee. This will allow the committee to investigate matters, at a federal level, of non-compliance with conditions of approval for approved pharmacists. It is for this reason the Pharmaceutical Services Federal Committee of Inquiry has been established. The National Health Act specifies the membership of the committee to consist of four pharmacists to be appointed by the Minister for Health as well as the Secretary (or their delegate who must be a Departmental officer who is a medical practitioner or pharmacist).Act / RegulationNational Health Act 195320/04/20155YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Jurisdictional Blood Committee (JBC) Platelets and CMV Seronegative Working Group is established as the national advisory body to support the Jurisdictional Blood Committee (JBC) and National Blood Authority (NBA) in relation to the appropriate use and indications of apheresis versus whole blood platelets and CMV seronegative blood components. There is currently significant variability in clinical practice and associated costs between jurisdictions based on issues. The Working Group provides clinical advice in the development of a national statement to determine specific clinical indications for apheresis and whole blood platelets and CMV seronegative blood components. The Working Group consists of eight members comprised of a Chair and individuals who have expertise in the specified clinical areas relating to the platelets and CMV seronegative blood components to provide advice to the NBA and Jurisdictional Blood Committee.Committee, Council, Board, ForumJurisdictional Blood Committee7/02/20148YesOtherJurisdictional Blood CommitteeNoJurisdictional Blood Committee243 Northbourne AveLynehamACT2602Australia HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Government will work hand-in-hand with health professionals and patients to deliver a healthier Medicare to ensure Australians continue receiving the high-quality and appropriate care they need as efficiently as possible.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/06/201516NoMinisterialhttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/PrimaryHealthCareAdvisoryGroup-1#memb HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Private Health Ministerial Advisory Committee was established by the Minister for Health to bring together key industry representatives to provide advice on the development and implementation of possible reforms to private health insurance.Minister7/09/201613YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Health PO Box 9848 Canberra, ACT, 2601http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phmac HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Professional Service Review (PSR) Determining Authority considers agreements between the PSR Director and practitioners referred to PSR by Chief Executive Medicare and, if appropriate, ratifies them. The Determining Authority also determines the sanctions to apply when a PSR Committee has decided that a practitioner has engaged in inappropriate practice, as defined in the Act.Act / RegulationHealth Insurance Act 19731/07/19947YesMinisterialNoProfessional Services ReviewLevel 1, 20 Brindabella CircuitBrindabella Business ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.psr.gov.au/psr-agency-corporate-information/statutory-appointmentshttp://www.psr.gov.au/publications-and-resources/governance-and-corporate-documentshttp://www.psr.gov.au/publications-and-resources/annual-reports HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Professional Services Review Panel provides a body of clinical professionals from which Committees can be drawn to undertake investigations. The Director can also draw on panel members, any consultant or learned professional body that the Director considers appropriate as required to assist in decision making. Committees comprise a selection of panel members to investigate whether a practitioner under review referred by the Director has engaged in inappropriate practice. Committee meetings are held in private and can be undertaken as the Committee sees fit, subject to timeframes and other requirements included in the Act.Act / RegulationHealth Insurance Act 19731/07/199497YesMinisterialNoProfessional Services ReviewLevel 1, 20 Brindabella CircuitBrindabella Business ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.psr.gov.au/psr-agency-corporate-information/statutory-appointmentshttp://www.psr.gov.au/publications-and-resources/governance-and-corporate-documentshttp://www.psr.gov.au/publications-and-resources/annual-reports HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationIts primary role is to advise the Minister about the listing of prostheses and their appropriate benefits in the Prostheses List. The List is made under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007 and the Private Health Insurance (Prostheses) Rules which require private health insurers to pay benefits for those prostheses. The Prostheses List arrangements, the PLAC and its predecessor, the PDC, were established to control inflation in private health insurance benefits paid for prostheses. The Prostheses List plays an important role in ensuring the sustainability of the Australian private health insurance system, and helps to achieve the Government's policy objective of ensuring private health insurance remains affordable and accessible to all Australians. The committee is comprised of an independent Chair, with members having expertise in current clinical practice, health insurance, consumer health, health economics, health policy, private hospitals, and the medical device industry.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/201016YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Healthhttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-privatehealth-PLAC HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe QUPC provides advice to the department in relation to the strategic direction of the Quality Use of Pathology Program, including identification of the priorities for improvement and/ or pathology initiatives.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/03/200012YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNohttp://www.health.gov.au/qupc HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Radiation Health Committee has the following functions: ? to advise the CEO and the Council on matters relating to radiation protection; ? to develop policies and to prepare draft publications for the promotion of uniform national standards of radiation protection; ? to formulate draft national policies, codes and standards in relation to radiation protection for consideration by the Commonwealth, the States and the Territories; ? from time to time, to review national policies, codes and standards in relation to radiation protection to ensure that they continue to substantially reflect world best practice; and ? to consult publicly in the development and review of policies, codes and standards in relation to radiation protection. The Committee?s functions are to be performed only on the request of the CEO.Act / RegulationAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 199823/11/199913YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNohttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/aboutus/committees/rhc.cfm HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe purpose of the Advisory Group is to oversee and guide the implementation of the Working Group's recommendations relating to self regulation including: - implementation of the Working Group's high-level principles, and alignment of the industry's codes of conduct; - establishment of communication mechanisms to support better access to information for health consumers, industry, and health care professionals; - improved training for health care professionals and industry participants in relation to ethical behaviour; - alignment of ethical standards and requirements for health care professionals with the standards required for industry; and - development of shared complaints reporting and handling processes.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Act 19892/12/201217NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Health HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Council's functions are: - to consider requirements for the advertising of therapeutic goods and changes to the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code, to accept submissions for this purpose, and to advise the Minister accordingly; - to make recommendations to the Minister for achieving greater uniformity in approval processes and standards for advertising therapeutic goods in specified media and broadcast media; - to make recommendations to the Minister about requests for review of a decision of the Secretary under Therapeutic Goods Regulation 5G; - to consider matters raised at Council meetings by Council members or observers to the Council and advise the Minister accordingly; - to advise the Minister on any matter referred to the Council by the Minister or Secretary of the Department of Health; and - any other function conferred on the Council by the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 42A30/06/199815YesOtherMembers, including the Chair, are nominated to Council by their representative bodies as set out in the legislation.NoDepartment of HealthLevel 13 Macquarie House, 167 Macquarie StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.tgacc.com.au HealthB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Therapeutic Goods Committee (TGC) was established to provide advice and to make recommendations to the Minister for Health on the adoption of standards for therapeutic goods, matters relating to standards for therapeutic goods, including requirements for labelling and packaging and standards for manufacture of therapeutic goods, and matters relating to medical device standards, conformity assessment standards and standards for biologicals.Act / RegulationTherapeutic Goods Regulations 19901/01/201012YesMinisterialNoDepartment of HealthPO Box 100 (MDP 122)WodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.tga.gov.au/committee/therapeutic-goods-committee-tgc HealthB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Transplant Liaison Reference Group provides advice to the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority's Chief Executive Officer and facilitates engagement with the transplant sector on matters relevant to the implementation of the national reform program.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/12/201215NoOtherMembership is by invitation from the OTA CEO based on the position occupied by the invitee e.g. Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand Chair Advisory Committee and Working GroupsNoAustralian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation AuthorityLevel 6, 221 London CircuitCanberraACT2600Australia HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia were appointed for three years by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia include: - developing standards, codes and guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice ; - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study; - registering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health practitioners and students; and - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory30/06/20120NoOtherTBAhttp://www.atsihealthpracticeboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's (AHPRA) operations are governed by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory (the National Law), which came into effect on 1 July 2010. This law means that for the first time in Australia, 14 health professions are regulated by nationally consistent legislation under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. AHPRA supports the 14 National Boards that are responsible for regulating the health professions. The primary role of the National Boards is to protect the public and they set standards and policies that all registered health practitioners must meet. Each National Board has entered into a health profession agreement with AHPRA which sets out the fees payable by health practitioners, the annual budget of the National Board and the services provided by AHPRA. The Agency Management Committee is appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council in accordance with National Law. The Committee consists of at least 5 people including: A Chair who is not a registered health practitioner and has not been a health practitioner in the last 5 years ; at least 2 people with expertise in health and/or education and training ; at least 2 people with business or administrative expertise who are not current or previous registered health practitioners .Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory1/07/20100https://www.ahpra.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia include: - developing standards, codes and guidelines for the Chinese Medicine profession; - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study; - registering Chinese Medicine practitioners and students; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; and - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory30/06/20120NoOtherTBAhttp://www.chinesemedicineboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Chiropractic Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Chiropractic Board of Australia include: - registering chiropractors and students; - developing standards, codes and guidelines for the chiropractic profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and - approving accreditation standards and accredited programs of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Dental Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Dental Board of Australia include: - registering dentists, students, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, oral health therapists and dental prosthetists; - developing standards, codes and guidelines for the dental profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory2/07/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.dentalboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesHealthdirect Australia is a public company limited by shares. It delivers health services by contracting with service providers, managing ongoing operations, and implementing governance structures so that its health services are provided safely and efficiently. All of the company's services are wholly or jointly funded by federal, state and territory governments. Healthdirect Australia manages the following health care services: - Healthdirect nurse helpline and health information - after hours GP helpline - Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline and website - Mindhealthconnect website - National Health Services Directory - My Aged Care phone and online serviceCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/08/20067YesOtherJurisdictional CommitteeYes28 118 291 044Department of Health133 Castlereagh StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.healthdirect.gov.auhttp://www.healthdirect.gov.au/reports HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Medical Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The role of the Medical Board of Australia is to: - register medical practitioners and medical students; - develop standards, codes and guidelines for the medical profession; - investigate notifications and complaints; - where necessary, conduct panel hearings and refer serious matters to Tribunal hearings; - assess International Medical Graduates who wish to practise in Australia; and - approve accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory30/06/20120NoOtherTBAhttp://www.medicalboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia include: - developing standards, codes and guidelines for the Medical Radiation profession - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study. - registering Medical Radiation practitioners and students - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in AustraliaAct / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory30/06/20120NoOtherTBAhttp://www.medicalradiationpracticeboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesThe National Health Practitioner Ombudsman and Privacy Commissioner is appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman and Privacy Commissioner has two functions. The first is to receive and resolve complaints from people who believe they may have been treated unfairly in administrative processes by an agency within the National Scheme and to review the handling of freedom of information processes and actions undertaken by the agencies. The second key role is to receive and resolve complaints from people who believe their personal information has not been handled appropriately under the National Scheme.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory30/06/20100http://www.nhpopc.gov.au HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia include: - registering nursing and midwifery practitioners and students; - developing standards, codes, and guidelines for the nursing and midwifery profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings; - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia include: - developing standards, codes, and guidelines for the Occupational Therapy profession; - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study; - registering Occupational Therapy practitioners and students; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings; and - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory30/06/20120NoOtherTBAhttp://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Optometry Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Optometry Board of Australia include: - registering optometrists and students; - developing standards, codes, and guidelines for the optometry profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings; - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.optometryboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Osteopathy Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Osteopathy Board of Australia include: - registering osteopaths and students; - developing standards, codes, and guidelines for the osteopathy profession ;handling notifications, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings; - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.osteopathyboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Pharmacy Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Pharmacy Board of Australia include: - registering pharmacists and students; - developing standards, codes, and guidelines for the pharmacy profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings; and - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.pharmacyboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia include: - registering physiotherapists and students; - developing standards, codes and guidelines for the physiotherapy profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; and - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.physiotherapyboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Podiatry Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Podiatry Board of Australia include: - registering podiatrists and students; - developing standards, codes and guidelines for the podiatry profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.podiatryboard.gov.au/ HealthC. OtherK. National Law BodiesMembers of the Psychology Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council. The functions of the Psychology Board of Australia include: - registering psychologists and provisional psychologists; - developing standards, codes and guidelines for the psychology profession; - handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; - assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and - approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.Act / RegulationHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory31/08/20090NoOtherTBAhttp://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/ YesHuman ServicesA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of Human Services (the department) delivers social and health related services, through its Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support programmes. Through close collaboration with the community and partner agencies, the department plays an active role in developing new approaches to social and health related policy and service delivery.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders26/10/2004Social Security and Welfare; HealthYes - Department28,647YesANAO90 794 605 0086,614,4084,987,51418 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australiahttps://www.humanservices.gov.au/https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/about-us/publications-and-resources/corporate-planhttps://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/about-us/annual-reportshttps://www.humanservices.gov.au/corporate/publications-and-resources/budget/ Human ServicesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityPNFCMaterialAustralian Hearing Services (Australian Hearing) is the largest provider of government funded hearing services. Australian Hearing provides hearing services to clients eligible under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Its services include assessing hearing, fitting hearing devices and providing rehabilitative programs to help eligible clients manage their hearing impairment.Act / RegulationAustralian Hearing Services Act 19911/07/1992Other Health ServicesYesANAO80 308 797 003235,109Level 5, 16 University AvenueMacquarie UniversityNSW2109Australiahttp://www.hearing.com.au Human ServicesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997(previously the Commonwealth Services Agency Delivery Act 1997) creates the statutory office of the Chief Executive Centrelink within the Department of Human Services (s 7). The Act determines the Chief Executive Centrelink's functions including service delivery functions, functions conferred by other Acts and functions prescribed by the Human Services (Centrelink) Regulations 2011 (s 8). The service delivery functions are to provide services, benefits, programs or facilities that are provided for by the Commonwealth or a person other than the Commonwealth for a purpose for which the Parliament has the power to make laws (s 8A). The Chief Executive Centrelink can delegate his or her functions to departmental employees (s 12).Act / RegulationHuman Services (Centrelink) Act 19971/07/19970Department of Human Services Human ServicesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 (previously the Medicare Australia Act 1973) creates the statutory office of the Chief Executive Medicare within the Department of Human Services (s 4). The Act determines the Chief Executive Medicare's functions including service delivery functions, functions conferred by other Acts and Medicare functions (s 5). Medicare functions are the functions conferred on the Chief Executive Medicare by or under the Health Insurance Act 1973 (s 6). The Chief Executive Medicare can delegate his or her functions to departmental employees (s 8AC). This Act also sets out investigative powers that may be exercised in connection with an investigation that the Chief Executive Medicare is conducting in the performance of his or her functions (Part IID).Act / RegulationHuman Services (Medicare) Act 19731/07/19970Department of Human Services Human ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Group advises on child support policy and the development of a coordinated approach to service delivery. 29 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 Department of Social Services, Department of Human Services, Attorney-General's Department and the Commonwealth Ombudsman.Minister13/11/200729NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoANAODepartment of Human Services18 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australiahttp://www.humanservices.gov.au/community/family-organisations/ Human ServicesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 establishes the Child Support Registrar who can register liabilities arising under administrative assessments, child support agreements and court orders. Registration allows the Child Support Registrar to collect and transfer payments of child support and take enforcement action where necessary, through administrative means or application to the court. This is ensure compliance with the principal objects of the Act identified as regular and timely financial support of Children. Furthermore, it enables Australia to give effect to its obligations under international agreements and arrangements relating to maintenance obligations arising from a family relationship, parentage or marriage. An Administrative Arrangement Order has allocated the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 to the Department of Social Services. However, s10(2) of the Act specifies: The Child Support Registrar is to be a person who is: (a) an SES employee in the Human Services Department; and (b) specified in a written instrument made by the Human Services Secretary The Department of Social Services is responsible for the policy whilst, the Department of Human Services undertakes the activity as specified under legislation.Act / RegulationChild Support (Registration and Collection) Act 19889/03/19880Department of Human Services Human ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Group advises on compliance activities undertaken by the Department of Human Services to ensure the protection of the integrity of its service delivery and government outlays. The Group provides a channel for health, medical and pharmaceutical peak bodies to engage with the Department of Human Services on identifying compliance risks and developing practical and appropriate mitigation strategies relating to Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) benefits and subsidies under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and health related incentives.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer12/11/200910NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoANAODepartment of Human Services18 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australia Human ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe HPOS Sub-committee provides strategic advice on service delivery matters impacting health professionals and health administrators, as they relate to the department, with a focus on the provisioning of services through HPOS. The HPOS Sub-committee participates in co-design of initiatives impacting health professionals, including advice on ease of use, navigation, functionality and practicality for health professionals and health administrators. It assists in identifying information and educational needs for health professionals, and packaging communication material to health professionals and health administrators through members' respective representational groups.Committee, Council, Board, ForumSub-committee, Stakeholder Consultative Group (SCG)12/05/200813NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoANAODepartment of Human Services18 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australia Human ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Multicultural Advisory Group (NMAG) includes members from peak bodies representing communities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (CALD). The Group provides advice and feedback about the quality and effectiveness of service delivery to customers from CALD backgrounds. Meetings are held face to face annually.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer3/07/199814NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoANAODepartment of Human Services18 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australia Human ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Group offers feedback on the current and potential impacts of service delivery on older Australians. It has representatives of peak organisations and customer groups, and allows the department to showcase service delivery developments.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/200114NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoANAODepartment of Human Services18 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australia Human ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Stakeholder Consultative Group is the department's peak stakeholder consultation forum on health and aged care issues. It includes representatives and professionals from consumer, medical, allied health, pharmaceutical and aged care fields. The group engages with the department on business priorities and programmes at a strategic level.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/11/200620NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoANAODepartment of Human Services18 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australia Human ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Welfare Payment Infrastructure Transformation Programme Expert Advisory Group provides guidance and advice to the Minister for Human Services and the Minister for Finance on the implementation of the Welfare Payment Infrastructure Transformation Programme. The Group draws on its collective experience in large scale business and ICT transformation and seeks input and information as needed from the Secretary and Executive of the Department of Human Services.Minister4/11/20155YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Human Services18 Canberra AvenueForrestACT2603Australia YesImmigration and Border ProtectionA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) is responsible for immigration and customs border policy. DIBP aspire to be Australia's trusted global gateway. DIBP is the conduit through which legitimate travellers, migrants, potential citizens and goods can pass, and is able to close the gate against those who intend to circumvent Australia's border controls. DIBP's mission is to protect Australia's border and manage the movement of people and goods across it. DIBP manage the Migration Programme, the Humanitarian Programme, Australian citizenship, trade and customs, offshore maritime security and revenue collection. DIBP's work supports the Australian Government to achieve: - strong national security - a strong economy - a prosperous and cohesive society. DIBP's work touches every part of Australian life-industry and commerce, trade and travel, our national security, protecting our community and enforcing our laws, the security of our offshore maritime resources and environment, and collecting revenue for the Australian Government.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders18/09/2013Social Security and Welfare; Education; Other Economic Affairs; General Public ServicesYes - Department13,755YesANAO33 380 054 8354,669,6372,815,2236 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.border.gov.auhttp://www.border.gov.au/about/reports-publications/reports/corporate-planhttp://www.border.gov.au/about/reports/annual/2014?15http://www.border.gov.au/about/reports-publications/reports/portfolio-budgets Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Australian Border Force is the operational enforcement arm of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), responsible for investigations, compliance and immigration detention operations, across Australia's air and seaports and land and maritime domains. It brings together the people, capability and systems from across the Department that protect the border and facilitate the lawful passage of people and goods. The ABF is led by the ABF Commissioner, who is Australia's most senior border law enforcement officer.OtherThe Coalition Government1/07/20150No, but noted in parent's annual reportANAO33 380 054 835Department of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.border.gov.auhttp://www.border.gov.au/about/reports-publications/reports/corporate-plan Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Border Force Commissioner is a statutory officer with control of the operations of the Australian Border Force (ABF). The ABF Commissioner is Australia's most senior border law enforcement officer and reports to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. The Australian Border Force Act 2015 and the Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (ABF) Act 2015 confer powers and functions on the ABF Commissioner under the Customs Act 1901, the Migration Act 1958 and other Commonwealth laws. The ABF Commissioner is also designated "Comptroller-General of Customs" and in that capacity has responsibility for enforcement of customs law and collection of border-related revenue.Act / RegulationAustralian Border Force Act 20151/07/20150Department of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.border.gov.au/australian-border-force-abf/who-we-are Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Child Protection Panel has been established to provide independent advice on child protection in immigration detention and regional processing centres (RPCs). The establishment of the Panel is partly in response to the recent Moss Review into allegations at the Nauru Regional Processing Centre. The purpose of this Panel is to ensure that a comprehensive and contemporary framework for the Department relating to the protection of children is in place. This will be done by assessing the adequacy of Departmental and service provider policy and practice around the management of incidents of abuse, neglect or exploitation involving children. Based on this assessment, the Panel will provide recommendations for ongoing improvement.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer9/05/20150NoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protectionhttp://www.border.gov.au/about/reports-publications/reviews-inquiries/child-protection-panel-terms-of-reference Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Education Visa Consultative Committee (EVCC) facilitates consultation between the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and key international education sector stakeholders, including key non-government peak bodies, states and territories, representatives of business and unions, and other Australian Government agencies. The EVCC provides a forum for members to: - provide input and feedback on policy matters involving student visas; - discuss emerging trends and issues in the international education sector that may impact on student visas; and - share information on operational initiatives regarding student visas. The EVCC is chaired by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and meetings are held quarterly.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/10/20110NoMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) is appointed by the Chief Medical Officer/Surgeon General to provide expert independent advice to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as requested in relation to detention health issues, both onshore and offshore and may include advice on systemic issues, individual cases or specific incidents. The IHAP will also provide independent expert advice on non-detention health matters concerning the Department, namely visa and staff health. The IHAP consists a range of health experts to be used by the CMO, if and when required. The CMO can provide advice on the expertise and composition of the panel. The Department will provide secretariat and administrative support to the IHAP.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer15/01/20160YesOtherChief Medical Officer / Surgeon GeneralYes5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Independent Health Advisor (the Advisor) is appointed by the Secretary to provide expert independent advice to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as requested in relation to detention health issues, both onshore and offshore and may include advice on systemic issues, individual cases or specific incidents. The Advisor will be able to draw on the professional and clinical advice of the Department's Chief Medical Officer and contracted detention health service providers. A panel of health experts was established to be used by the Advisor, if and when required. The Advisor was able to provide advice on the expertise and composition of the panel. The Department provides secretariat and administrative support to the Advisor. Following the establishment of the CMO/Surgeon General role within DIBP, and on the advice of the Advisor, a new Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) was established in 2016 to provide advice to the CMO/SG. The Advisor is contracted to the Department until 30 June 2016, after which the role will cease.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer23/05/20141YesPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Joint Advisory Committee for asylum seeker management under the Regional Resettlement Arrangement in Papua New Guinea is a bilateral committee with the Government of Papua New Guinea overseeing the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the Government of Australia relating to the transfer to, and assessment and settlement in, Papua New Guinea of certain persons, and related issues.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the Government of Australia relating to the transfer to, and assessment and settlement in, Papua New Guinea of certain persons, and related issues5/08/20130YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Joint Advisory Committee for Nauru Regional Processing Arrangements is a bilateral governance committee between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia established under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding to oversee the implementation and operation of regional processing arrangements in Nauru.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia, relating to the transfer to and assessment of persons in Nauru, and related issues7/12/20120YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) is a tripartite body comprising industry, union and government representatives which will provide advice to the Minister and Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection on Australia's temporary and permanent skilled migration programmes and associated matters. The MACSM will advise the Ministers on: - programme specific visa and policy settings to optimise the contribution of skilled migration to Australia's productivity and economy. - the size and composition of Australia's temporary and permanent migration programmes, and the impacts of these programmes on Net Overseas Migration levels and population growth. - The composition of the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations Lists, with a view to increasing the productivity contribution of sponsored migration. - Skill shortages in the labour market which cannot be met from the domestic labour force and domestic training and education programmes. - opportunities to reduce regulatory burdens and costs on Australian businesses seeking to access visa programmes to fill genuine skilled vacancies. - policies to ensure that Australian workers are afforded priority in the labour market. - the role of State and Territory governments in skilled and business migration. - the adequateness of regulatory powers of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to ensure integrity and detect and prevent practices which are inconsistent with the intent of the programme. - the role and regulation of the migration advice industry. - the impacts of migration to Australia, including social and settlement matters. - potential changes to visa programmes to enhance productivity in the Australian economy, support economic growth, assist employers address genuine skill shortages, and better align Australia's visa programme with domestic training and education policies. MACSM had its inaugural meeting on 19 June 2015 in Sydney where Assistant Minister Cash was in attendance.Minister1/07/201218YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Minister's Council on Asylum Seekers and Detention (the Council) was established as an advisory council to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (the Minister). Members of the Council were appointed by the Minister for their expertise, demonstrated commitment to immigration and humanitarian issues and community representation. The principal purpose of the Council is to provide independent advice to the Minister on policies, processes, services and programmes necessary to achieve the timely, fair and effective resolution of immigration status for people seeking migration outcomes in Australia. This includes people whose immigration status is unresolved residing either in the community or any form of immigration detention. In particular, the Council provides advice on: - policies, services and programmes designed to assist the management of asylum seeker issues - policies, services and programmes designed to support the timely resolution of immigration status outcomes - the appropriateness and adequacy of services available to assist people whose immigration status is unresolved - immigration detention matters including, but not limited to, the suitability of facilities, accommodation and service arrangements. In addressing these issues, the Council: - develops work programme(s), agreed with by the Minister, identifying priority issues to be addressed - responds to specific issues identified as a priority by the Minister and provide advice accordingly - liaises with relevant non-government and inter-governmental organisations, statutory bodies and immigration detention service providers on a regular basis - regularly visits the range of immigration detention facilities in operation to obtain information on the suitability, environment and operation of each facility - contributes to and provides advice about areas of research, that would aid in the improvement of policies, programmes and services - reports on the activities of the Council to the Minister on a regular basis. The Council is to provide a forum for the Minister to consult on issues relevant to its principal purpose.Minister27/02/20019YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.mcasd.gov.au/ Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe National Border Targeting Centre (NBTC) brings together nine government agencies targeting high-risk individuals and cargo in conjunction with international partners. The Canberra-based centre, which opened on 3 July 2014, collaborates with similar targeting centres in the United States, Canada, Britain and New Zealand.Minister3/07/20140Department of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.border.gov.au Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF) provides a forum for the discussion of strategic issues affecting Australian Industry stakeholders in the international trade environment. The NCTF will discuss opportunities for reform and improvements to the international trade environment. The NCTF will fulfil the obligations required by the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Trade Facilitation, and serve as the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's Ministerial Advisory Committee on Deregulation for trade facilitation issues.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderAs part of Australia?s obligation under Article 13.2 of the World Trade Organization?s Agreement on Trade Facilitation (ATF), which all members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed to adopt on 27 November 201428/05/201520NoPortfolio SecretaryDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.border.gov.au Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThis Committee is established under the Customs Act 1901. The functions of the Committee are: (a) to investigate and report on applications referred to it by the Comptroller-General of Customs under section 183CB; (b) to investigate and report on questions referred to it by the Comptroller-General of Customs under section 183CQ; (c) to advise the Comptroller-General of Customs in relation to the approval of courses of study under section 183CC; and (d) where the Comptroller-General of Customs requests the Committee to advise him or her on the standards that customs brokers should meet in the performance of their duties and obligations as customs brokers?to advise the Comptroller-General of Customs accordingly.Act / RegulationCustoms Act 19016/06/19803YesCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationSince its formation in December 2008, the Passenger Facilitation Taskforce (now the National Passengers Facilitation Committee) develops and delivers initiatives aimed at improving passenger facilitation though Australian international airports, while maintaining and enhancing border protection. A key feature of the Committee's whole-of-airport approach to this work has been the development and strengthening of positive and productive relationships with key aviation and tourism industry representatives.Minister1/12/20080NoPrime MinisterNoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Sea Passenger Facilitation Committee (NSPFC) explores ideas and options, and develops and implements relevant initiatives, with the objective of improving international sea passenger facilitation and other elements of international ocean going cruise vessel visits, while maintaining, or where possible enhancing, Australia's border protection capability, from a border agencies perspective.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/10/20090NoPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Joint Advisory Committee for Nauru Regional Processing Arrangements is a bilateral governance committee between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia established under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding to oversee the implementation and operation of regional processing arrangements in Nauru. The Children and Community Services Sub-Committee sits underneath the Nauru Joint Advisory Committee construct.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia, relating to the transfer to and assessment of persons in Nauru, and related issues11/06/20130YesOtherJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in NauruYes, but not tabledJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in Nauru5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Joint Advisory Committee for Nauru Regional Processing Arrangements is a bilateral governance committee between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia established under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding to oversee the implementation and operation of regional processing arrangements in Nauru. The Health Sub-Committee sits underneath the Nauru Joint Advisory Committee construct.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia, relating to the transfer to and assessment of persons in Nauru, and related issues17/12/20124YesOtherJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in NauruYes, but not tabledJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in Nauru5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Joint Advisory Committee for Nauru Regional Processing Arrangements is a bilateral governance committee between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia established under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding to oversee the implementation and operation of regional processing arrangements in Nauru. The Legal Sub-Committee sits underneath the Nauru Joint Advisory Committee construct.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia, relating to the transfer to and assessment of persons in Nauru, and related issues24/06/20130YesOtherJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in NauruYes, but not tabledJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in Nauru5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Joint Advisory Committee for Nauru Regional Processing Arrangements is a bilateral governance committee between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia established under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding to oversee the implementation and operation of regional processing arrangements in Nauru. The Safety and Security Sub-Committee sits underneath the Nauru Joint Advisory Committee construct.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Nauru and the Commonwealth of Australia, relating to the transfer to and assessment of persons in Nauru, and related issues24/09/20150YesOtherJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in NauruYes, but not tabledJoint Advisory Committee for Regional Processing Arrangements in Nauru5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingOperation Sovereign Borders (OSB) is a military-led, border security operation supported and assisted by a wide range of federal government agencies. The OSB Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) has been established to ensure a whole-of-government effort to combat people smuggling and protect Australia's borders. The JATF is supported by three operational task groups: - Disruption and Deterrence Task Group - led by the Australian Federal Police - Detection, Interception and Transfer Task Group - led by the Australian Border Force (ABF), which includes Maritime Border Command (MBC) - Offshore Detention and Returns Task Group - led by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).Minister18/09/20130NoNo, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.border.gov.au/about/operation-sovereign-borders Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Skilled Migration Officials Group (SMOG) provides a forum for the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments to discuss proposals and new initiatives, share information, consider issues and further develop strategies arising in implementation of policies in relation to skilled migration. The SMOG: - exchanges information between Commonwealth and States/Territories - focuses on skilled and business migration meeting skill shortages and economic needs - considers issues in relation to regional dispersal, as part of a balanced migration program - considers ways to meet any particular needs of individual States/Territories - would, on an as needs basis, be tasked to provide advice to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) on the practical implementation of policy initiatives being considered. The SMOG will enable: - the Commonwealth and States/Territories to discuss proposed changes and issues related to implementation in the skilled and business migration programmes - the States/Territories to raise issues that impact on their respective jurisdictions and develop options to overcome difficulties - the Commonwealth and States/Territories to report on skilled and business migration programmes in the various jurisdictions - the Commonwealth and States/Territories to develop an understanding of each other's priorities and exchange ideas - members to identify a work plan for SMOG's activities over given programme years.Minister8/06/20120NoDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection6 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Tourism Visa Advisory Group (TVAG) was established in 2002 and is a key consultative mechanism for communication between the department and tourism Peak Bodies, held quarterly. The department shares information on visa initiatives, seeks feedback and input on performance and policy developments and discusses emerging issues. As it is not a formal decision making body it operates under a statement of intent, rather than terms of reference. Travel of TVAG participants is the responsibility of their organisation and not funded by the department. Statement of Intent: TVAG aims to provide a forum for participants to discuss: - matters relating to tourist visas and broader immigration and tourism policy - emerging issues and trends in the tourism market - developments in tourism and immigration policy and operational initiativesPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/08/20020NoPortfolio SecretaryNo, but noted in parent's annual reportDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection5 Chan StreetBelconnenACT2617Australia Immigration and Border ProtectionB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. TIS National provides interpreting assistance to enable non-English speakers to access government agencies and services, police and legal services, education, healthcare and community groups, as well as services offered by private businesses. English speakers are increasingly seeking to engage interpreters to communicate with non-English speakers. Services provided by TIS National are to individuals and agencies who recognise the importance of reaching out to non-English speakers to further business opportunities, satisfy community needs and provide accessible and equitable government and other services. In 2014 TIS National provided: - Over 1.3 million phone interpreting services. - Over 80,000 on-site interpreting services. - Almost 2 million hours of interpreting. TIS National has: - more than 40 years experience in the interpreting industry - access to over 2900 contracted interpreters across Australia - access to interpreters speaking more than 160 languages and dialects. TIS National provides the following interpreting services: - Immediate phone interpreting. - ATIS Voice automated voice-prompted immediate phone interpreting. - Pre-booked phone interpreting. - On-site interpreting. - Illegal Maritime Arrival (IMA) interpreting. The TIS National immediate phone interpreting service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for any person or organisation in Australia who needs an interpreter.Minister1/07/19730NoNo, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO33 380 054 835Department of Immigration and Border ProtectionCasselden Place, Level 6, 2 Lonsdale StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.tisnational.gov.au Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (the Board) administers the regulatory and disciplinary regimes for patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand, and trade marks attorneys in Australia. The members of the (previous) Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (PSB) transitioned to the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board. The board meets three times a year. The Board is established under section 227A of the Patents Act 1990. Its role is to determine: ? the academic qualifications required to become patent and trade marks attorneys; ? knowledge requirements for a person to register as a patent or trade marks attorney; ? accreditation of courses that satisfy the subject requirements under the Patents Regulations 1991; ? exemptions from requirements of a topic group or groups based on prior study; ? professional conduct of patent and trade marks attorneys; ? disciplinary matters including complaints procedure; and ? anything incidental to or conducive to the performance of any of the above functions. IP Australia provides secretariat services to the Board. The Board has 7-10 members. The Director General of IP Australia (or his/her nominee) and the New Zealand Commissioner of Patents (or his/her nominee) are members of the Board for as long as they hold these positions. The Board also includes a Chair, at least two members nominated by the New Zealand Minister responsible for patents to represent the New Zealand patent attorney profession, and at least two other members. These other members are usually Australian patent attorneys or trade marks attorneys, but they can also be lawyers, academics or people skilled in public administration. The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science appoints all members except for the Director General and the Commissioner of Patents.Act / RegulationMinister / Patents Act 1990 and Patents Regulations 199124/02/201710YesMinisterial YesIndustry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe department's vision is to enable growth and productivity for globally competitive industries by supporting innovation, science and commercialisation; growing business investment and improving business capability; streamlining regulations; and building a high performance organisation.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders21/09/2015Education; Other Economic Affairs; Fuel and Energy; General Public Services; Housing and Community Amenities; Mining and Mineral Resources (other than fuels) Manufacturing and ConstructionYes - Department2,410YesANAO74 599 608 2951,689,460506,13410 Binara StCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.industry.gov.auhttp://www.industry.gov.au/AboutUs/CorporatePublications/Pages/StrategicPlan.aspxhttp://www.industry.gov.au/AboutUs/CorporatePublications/AnnualReports/Pages/default.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), Australia's tropical marine research agency, is recognised internationally for its leadership in research into tropical marine environments and their living aquatic resources. Its mission is to generate and transfer knowledge to support the protection and sustainable use of the marine environment through innovative, world-class scientific and technological research. AIMS: - conducts strategic and applied research into marine life, from microbes to whole-of-ecosystems, and the processes that sustain them - monitors condition and trends in health of the marine environment - builds models and decision support tools to assist interpretation of the data collected - develops a broad spectrum of enabling technologies, from molecular sciences to ocean technologies. AIMS' research is targeted towards priorities of Commonwealth and State Governments and industry.Act / RegulationAustralian Institute of Marine Science Act 19721/07/1972General Public Services223YesANAO78 961 616 23043,51667,618Cape FergusonTownsvilleQLD4810Australiahttp://www.aims.gov.au/http://www.aims.gov.au/publications.htmlhttp://www.aims.gov.au/docs/publications/annual-reports.html Industry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is Australia's national nuclear research and development organisation, and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise. Its unique expertise is applied to radiopharmaceutical production, research into areas of national priority including health, materials engineering and water resource management and helping Australian industries solve complex problems. It also provides expert advice to Government on all matters relating to nuclear science, technology and engineering. ANSTO operates landmark national scientific facilities, including OPAL, Australia's only nuclear research reactor, and more recently the Australian Synchrotron, for the benefit of industry, the Australian research community and all Australians.Act / RegulationAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 19872/07/1953General Public Services1,303YesANAO47 956 969 590219,156345,660New Illawarra RoadLucas HeightsNSW2234Australiahttp://www.ansto.gov.au/http://www.ansto.gov.au/Resources/Publications/CorporatePlan/index.htmhttp://www.ansto.gov.au/Resources/Publications/AnnualReports/index.htm Industry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialCSIRO is an Australian Government statutory authority constituted and operating under the provisions of the Science and Industry Research Act 1949. CSIRO's primary functions under the Act are to carry out scientific research to benefit Australian industry and the community, and to contribute to the achievement of national objectives.Act / RegulationScience and Industrial Research Act 19492/07/1949General Public Services5,063YesANAO41 687 119 230803,5491,374,172Limestone AvenueCampbellACT2612Australiahttp://www.csiro.auhttp://www.csiro.au/en/About/Strategy-structurehttp://www.csiro.au/en/About/Our-impact/Reporting-our-impact/Annual-reports Industry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallGeoscience Australia is Australia's national geoscience agency and exists to apply geoscience to Australia's most important challenges. Geoscience Australia provides geoscientific advice and information to the Australian Government to support it to deliver its priorities. Geoscientific information is also provided to industry and other stakeholders where it supports achievement of Australian Government objectives.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)2/07/1949Mining and Mineral Resources (other than fuels) Manufacturing and ConstructionYes - Operate with some Independence600YesANAO80 091 799 039155,790206,121Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave and Hindmarsh DriveSymonstonACT2609Australiahttp://www.ga.gov.auhttp://www.ga.gov.au/about/corporate-documentshttp://www.ga.gov.au/about/corporate-documentshttp://www.ga.gov.au/about/corporate-documents Industry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallIP Australia is the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights. IP Australia is a listed entity within the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, but operates independently of the Department on financial matters and with some degree of autonomy on other matters. IP Australia includes office holders as specified under the Designs Act 2003, the Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994, the Patents Act 1990 and the Trade Marks Act 1995.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)13/02/1904Other Economic AffairsYes - Operate with some Independence1,054YesANAO38 113 072 755218,715208,00347 Bowes StreetPhillipACT2606Australiahttp://www.ipaustralia.gov.auhttp://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/strategic-plan/http://www.industry.gov.au/AboutUs/CorporatePublications/AnnualReports/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.industry.gov.au/AboutUs/Budget/Pages/default.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority is a Commonwealth Statutory Agency regulating the health and safety, structural integrity and environmental management of all offshore petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters, and in coastal waters where state and territory powers and functions have been conferred.Act / RegulationOffshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 20061/01/2012Fuel and EnergyYes - Statutory Agency115YesANAO22 385 178 28932,373Level 8, 58 Mounts Bay RoadPerthWA6000Australiahttp://www.nopsema.gov.auhttp://www.nopsema.gov.au/about/annual-report-corporate-plan-and-budget/http://www.nopsema.gov.au/about/annual-report-corporate-plan-and-budget/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) offers up to $5 billion over 5 years in concessional finance to encourage and complement private sector investment in infrastructure that benefits Northern Australia. This may include developments in airports, communications, energy, ports, rail and water.Act / RegulationNorthern Australia Infrastructure Facility Act 20161/07/2016Other Economic Affairs1Yes - but not tabled83 960 779 3928,5048,50446-48 Sheridan StreetCairnsQLD4870Australiahttps://www.directory.gov.au/portfolios/industry-innovation-and-science/northern-australia-infrastructure-facility Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Anti-Dumping Commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidisation of goods exported to Australia, and assessing the level of duties to be imposed to address material injury to Australian industry.Act / RegulationCustoms Act 1901 (Part XVB)1/07/20130NoNoANAODepartment of Industry, Innovation and ScienceLevel 35, 55 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.adcommission.gov.au Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Anti-Dumping Review Panel (ADRP), on application, reviews certain decisions made by the Minister and the Anti-Dumping Commissioner under Part XVB of the Customs Act 1901 relating to the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing measures. The ADRP makes recommendations to the responsible Minister about whether the original decision should be affirmed or revoked/and or a new decision substituted.Act / RegulationCUSTOMS ACT 1901 (Part XVB)1/06/20135YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Sciencehttp://adreviewpanel.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has reconvened the Astronomy Governance Working Group with an expanded membership to provide advice on the possible implementation of options for consolidation of astronomy governance. The Government is working closely with the sector to ensure that it can carefully consider key governance arrangements that enable Australian astronomers to maintain our international standing, continue their excellent research and have access to the necessary tools in infrastructure to achieve this.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer11/11/20150NoNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAustralia-China Science and Research Fund Advisory Panel assesses grant applications and recommends to the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science the final set of projects to be supported under each round of the Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF). This is a part-time body that is appointed annually. Its membership and size varies depending on the priority areas of each ACSRF funding round.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/09/201510YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAustralia-India Strategic Research Fund Advisory Panel assesses grant applications and recommends to the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science the final set of projects to be supported under each round of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). This is a part-time body that is appointed annually. Its membership and size varies depending on the priority areas of each AISRF funding round.Minister7/12/200610YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) Steering Committee (ATSC) is an advisory committee to the CSIRO Board and provides advice to the ATNF Director on the scientific and technical operations of the ATNF.Act / RegulationScience and Industry Research Act 1949, section 249/10/20148NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilYes, but not tabledCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationCnr Vimiera & Pembroke RoadsMarsfieldNSW2122Australiahttp://www.atnf.csiro.au/management/steering/index.htmlhttp://www.atnf.csiro.au/the_atnf/annual_reports/index.html Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australia Telescope Time Assignment Committee (TAC) is advisory to the ATNF Director and is a sub-committee to the Australia Telescope Steering Committee. The TAC assesses proposals submitted for observing time with the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), the Parkes radio telescope, the Mopra radio telescopes and the Long Baseline Array. Service proposals for the Tidbinbilla 70-m antenna are also assessed. Time is allocated on the basis of scientific merit. The TAC members are appointed by the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) Steering Committee.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer9/10/20149NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisationhttp://www.atnf.csiro.au/management/tac/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australia Telescope Users Committee (ATUC) is a sub-committee to the Australia Telescope Steering Committee. ATUC is a group of ten to fifteen scientists (the number varies from year to year) who represent the users of the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF). This committee is appointed by the ATNF Steering Committee and meets twice a year, usually around May and October. ATUC meetings are a forum for the ATNF users to raise any problems they have experienced with the operation of the facilities and to suggest changes to their operation; this discussion provides feedback for the ATNF management. ATUC also discusses and recommends priorities for ATNF future development plans.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer9/10/201415NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNohttp://www.atnf.csiro.au/management/atuc/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingAustralia's animal health laboratory network seeks to sustain and improve the quality of livestock and livestock products, and to assure domestic and international market access through the application of best practice to veterinary laboratory services. The aim of the network is to development and delivery of a national animal health laboratory service capability for the effective control of animal diseases of major importance to Australia.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/198513NoYeshttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/animal-plant-health/animal/system/lab-network Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Astronomical Observatory, a division of the Department of Industry and Science, operates the Anglo-Australian and UK Schmidt telescopes on behalf of the astronomical community of Australia. To this end the Observatory is part of and is funded by the Australian Government. Its function is to provide world-class observing facilities for Australian optical astronomers. Statement of Purpose: The Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO) provides world-class optical and infrared observing facilities enabling Australian astronomers to do excellent science. The AAO is a world leader in astronomical research and in the development of innovative telescope instrumentation. It also takes a leading role in the formulation of long-term plans for astronomy in Australia.Act / RegulationAustralian Astronomical Observatory Act 20101/07/20100NoANAO74 599 608 295Department of Industry, Innovation and Science105 Delhi RdNorth RydeNSW2113Australiahttp://www.aao.gov.au Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe AAO Advisory Committee is mandated by the Australian Astronomical Observatory Act 2010 and advises the Secretary and Director about the performance of the astronomical functions of the AAO. Members are appointed by the Secretary of Industry.Act / RegulationAustralian Astronomical Observatory Act 20101/07/20107YesPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) addresses issues relating to safety, health, amenity and sustainability in the design and performance of buildings through the National Construction Code (NCC), and the development of effective regulatory systems and appropriate non-regulatory solutions, including product certification systems. Chair and Industry Board members are appointed by the Building Ministers' Forum, with the majority agreement of the State and Territory Ministers. The government and Australian Local Government Association Board members are selected by the entities they represent.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderIntergovernmental Agreement as a joint initiative of Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments1/03/199416YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)No74 599 608 295Level 12, SAP HouseCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.abcb.gov.au/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Industry Participation (AIPM) Authority is a full time statutory position established by the Australian Jobs Act 2013 (Cwlth.). The AIPM Authority's role as defined in the Act is to evaluate, approve and publish summaries of AIPM plans from major Australian project proponents, as well as to monitor compliance and report on the implementation of plans. The AIPM Authority also provides advice on AIPM plan requirements for major Government procurements, loans and grants. The AIPM Authority is appointed by the Minister. The current acting AIPM Authority is a senior departmental officer.Act / RegulationAustralian Jobs Act 201327/12/20135NoMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportANAODepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science10 Binara StCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.industry.gov.au/aip Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian and New Zealand SKA Coordination Committee's (ANZSCC) purpose is to support and advise the Australian, West Australian and New Zealand governments' involvement in the development and construction of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), proposed to be the world's largest radio telescope.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/05/20150NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNo10 Binara StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.ska.gov.au/About/Pages/ANZSCC.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Government, through the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, is currently undertaking a process to establish a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility to manage Australia?s low level and intermediate level radioactive waste. The Barndioota Consultative Committee has been established to ensure constructive dialogue and information exchange between the Government and the Barndioota community on all aspects of the project pertaining to Phase Two. The Committee is not a decision-making body and performs an advisory role only.Minister1/07/201619YesMinisterial Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe role of the Biomedical Translation Fund Committee is to assist the Innovation Australia Board administer the Biomedical Translation Fund programme and provide guidance to the department throughout the lifecycle of the programme.Act / RegulationIndustry Research and Development Act 198615/04/20167YesMinisterialhttp://industry.gov.au/innovation/Innovation-Australia/Pages/Committees.aspx# Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Building Ministers' Forum (BMF) is comprised of the group of Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers with responsibility for building and plumbing regulation. The BMF members are the Parties to the Australian Building Codes Board Intergovernmental Agreement (ABCB IGA) which recognises the role of the BMF and establishes the ABCB. The role of the BMF is to meet periodically to review the outcomes and progress of the ABCB. Secretariat support for the BMF is provided by the Department of Industry and Science.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer20/04/20050NoNo Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Business Design Reference Group (BDRG) is a group of technical officials who look at technical issues relating to the Business Online Service (BOS) and provides advice to the BOS Management Committee.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer6/09/20130 Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Business Online Service (BOS) Management Committee is a committee of officials which allows states and territories to have input into the business.gov.au website content and development.COAG6/09/20130No Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationReview critical project stages and provide high level project direction.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/09/20122YesPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science10 Binara StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.industry.gov.au Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAustralia's Chief Scientist provides high-level independent advice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on matters relating to science, technology and innovation. They also hold the position of Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Science Council to identify challenges and opportunities for Australia that can be addressed, in part, through science. The Chief Scientist also holds a number of ex-officio roles at the discretion of the government and include the role of chair in the National Science, Technology and Research Committee, the Research Infrastructure Road mapping panel, and deputy chair of Innovation and Science Australia.Minister2/07/19890Yes10 Binara StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Clinical Trials Advisory Committee (CTAC) provides advice to the Department of Health and the Department of Industry on various measures under the clinical trials reform initiative. Secretariat support is provided by the Department of Industry. Department of Health and Industry co-Chair the committee.OtherTerms of Reference28/03/201420NoPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science10 Binara StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.industry.gov.au/industry/IndustrySectors/PharmaceuticalsandHealthTechnologies/Clinical-Trials-Reform/Pages/Clinical-Trials-Advisory-Committee.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe COAG Industry and Skills Council (CISC) was announced by COAG on 13 December 2013 and replaces the former Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment (SCOTESE). CISC is part of the Council System supporting COAG. Membership of CISC comprises Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for industry and/or skills. CISC is chaired by the member who represents the Commonwealth. The inaugural meeting of CISC was held on 3 April 2014.COAG13/12/201319NoMinisterial Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAustralia's Chief Scientist provides high-level independent advice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on matters relating to science, technology and innovation. They also hold the position of Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Science Council to identify challenges and opportunities for Australia that can be addressed, in part, through science. The Chief Scientist also holds a number of ex-officio roles at the discretion of the government and include the role of chair in the National Science, Technology and Research Committee, the Research Infrastructure Road mapping panel, and deputy chair of Innovation and Science Australia.Prime Minister14/10/201410YesPrime MinisterNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Sciencehttp://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/category/advice-to-government/commonwealth-science-council/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThis is a council of high level officials (which meets twice a year) from the Australian Government, the State and Territory governments, and the New Zealand Government who advise and coordinate comment on their innovation policy, activities and programs. With a targeted and strategic approach to innovation issues, the Council aims to improve the effectiveness, integration and coordination of the national innovation system."Minister2/02/200010NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Sciencehttp://www.science.gov.au/scienceGov/CouncilsCommitteesWorkingGroups/CouncilsAndCommittees/Pages/default.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe CRC Advisory Committee was established under the Innovation Australia Board to implement the recommendations of the CRC Programme review and provide advice to the Minister on the CRC Programme. The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Advisory Committee may consists of up to seven members:- an independent Chair, three other independent members appointed by the Minister of Industry and Science for a period of up to five years and an ex-officio member. Committee Members are drawn from industry, research and Australian Government departments and agencies responsible for innovation and research. Committee members are selected to ensure the CRC Advisory Committee has a broad range of expertise relevant to the needs of the programme in research, education, utilisation, research management, industry and other end users.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20157YesMinisterialInnovation and Science Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/Collaboration/CRC/about-the-program/Pages/crc-committee.aspxhttp://www.industry.gov.auhttp://www.industry.gov.au Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, in partnership with the Department of Defence (Defence), provides administrative and secretariat support to the DFCTC Committee under a Memorandum of Understanding with Defence. The role of the DFCTC Committee is to advise on selection and oversight the operation of the successful Defence Future Capability and Technology Centre.OtherDefence Industry Policy Statement 2007 - 20101/03/20076YesMinisterialDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Growth Centres Advisory Committee provides strategic advice on the Industry Growth Centres initiative and matters relating to sectoral industry policy, business productivity, commercialisation and deregulation.Minister17/02/20150NoMinisterialNo Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesInnovation and Science Australia assists in the administration of the Australian Government's innovation and venture capital programs, which are designed to support industry innovation. 5-15 Board members, appointed by the Governor-General, including a public servant nominated by the Minister for Industry.Act / RegulationIndustry Research and Development Act, 198627/09/200715YesGovernor-General in CouncilYeshttp://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/innovation-rd/InnovationAustralia/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/innovation-rd/InnovationAustralia/Pages/InnovationAustralia-AnnualReports.aspx# Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe committee operates under delegation from Innovation Australia. It is responsible for providing advice to the Innovation Australia Board about the operations of the Entrepreneurs' Programme - Accelerating Commercialisation, in particular helping Australian entrepreneur, inventors, start-ups, commercialisation offices and small and medium businesses address the challenges associated with commercialising novel intellectual property and providing technical merit assessment for grants under this programme.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20157YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportInnovation and Science Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/advice-and-support/EIP/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/innovation-rd/InnovationAustralia/Pages/InnovationAustralia-AnnualReports.aspx# Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe committee operates under delegation from Innovation Australia. It is responsible for providing advice to the Innovation Australia Board about the operations of the RandD Tax Concession Program for income years commencing before 1 July 2011 and the RandD Tax Incentive for income years commencing on or after 1 July 2011. In particular, it is responsible for assessing activities registered across all sectors including providing certificates to the Commissioner for Taxation about the eligibility of activities registered for the Concession and the Incentive. The Committee also provides advice about operational policy aspects of the RandD Tax Concession Program and the RandD Tax Incentive.Act / RegulationIndustry Research and Development Act, 198627/09/20077YesMinisterialNo, but noted in parent's annual reportInnovation and Science Australia2 Phillip Law StActonACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/http://www.business.gov.au/http://www.business.gov.au/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe role of the Innovation Investment Committee is to assist Innovation Australia administer the suite of venture capital programmes, and provide guidance to the Department throughout the lifecycles of the various programmes. For the venture capital tax concession programmes Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (VCLP), Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP) and Pooled Development Funds (PDF), this include decisions on registration, and decisions relating to compliance and interpretation of provisions in the relevant Acts.Act / RegulationIndustry Research and Development Act 198618/03/20167YesMinisterialhttp://industry.gov.au/innovation/Innovation-Australia/Pages/Committees.aspx# Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe International Trade Remedies Forum (ITRF) brings together representatives from Australian manufacturers and producers, importers, unions, and relevant Government agencies. The ITRF provides an opportunity for key users of the anti-dumping system to advise the Government on the operation and improvements to Australia's anti-dumping legislation.Act / RegulationCustoms Act 1901 (Part XVC)10/06/20130Nohttp://adcommission.gov.au/adsystem/referencematerial/Pages/ITRF.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesJoint Accreditation System of Australia/New Zealand (JAS - ANZ) accredits conformity assessment bodies in the fields of certification and inspection. JAS-ANZ operations are overseen by a governing board comprising of ten members, six of whom are appointed by the Australian Government, and three by the New Zealand Government. The Chief Executive of JAS-ANZ is the tenth member. The Treaty 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.Act / RegulationIndustry Research and Development Act, 198630/06/199810YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledPricewaterhouseCoopers52 780 433 757Department of Industry, Innovation and Science4 Phipps CloseDeakinACT2600Australiahttp://www.jas-anz.org/index.phphttp://www.jas-anz.org/governance Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationJoint Accreditation System of Australia/New Zealand (JAS - ANZ) accredits conformity assessment bodies in the fields of certification and inspection. JAS-ANZ operations are overseen by a governing board comprising of ten members, six of whom are appointed by the Australian Government, and three by the New Zealand Government. The Chief Executive of JAS-ANZ is the tenth member. The Treaty 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.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMaralinga Nuclear Test Site Hand Back Deed signed by Commonwealth Government, SA Government and Maralinga Tjarutja1/07/20093NoOtherLegislationNo10 Binara StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) was established as an expert advisory body for the Marine National Facility Steering Committee (MNFSC). The purpose of the Scientific Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the Marine National Facility Steering Committee: "on scientific operations, equipment needs, assessment of proposals and any other research matters as required concerning annual research voyage schedules and proposed research projects to be undertaken on those voyages".Act / RegulationScience and Industry Research Act 1949, section 2424/08/20150YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisationhttp://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/about/scientific-advisory-committee.htm Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Climate Science Advisory Committee will provide strategic direction for Australian climate science research. It will enable a nationally aligned and integrated approach to climate science that addresses national business and policy development needs. The Committee comprises senior representatives from across Australian climate science research, investment and policy agencies and institutions. This broad representation will boost collaboration across agencies and sectors, ensure climate science activities are coordinated and prioritised, and guide investment to maintain and strengthen Australia's researcg capability. The Chair of the Committee will report to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science and the Minister for the Environment and Energy after each meeting to provide the key areas of discussion and advice.Minister1/07/201613YesMinisterial Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Marine Science Committee (NMSC), formally referred to as the 'Oceans Policy Science Advisory Group', is an advisory body promoting co-ordination and information sharing between Australian Government marine science agencies and across the broader Australian marine science community. NMSC is made up of representatives of Australian Government agencies and additional members who assist the group to access stakeholder, industry and research views and state/territory government considerations.OtherChanged from the Ocean Policy Science Advisory Group (OPSAG) to the National Marine Science Committee (NMSC) on 1 July 20141/07/201424NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / Council Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe National Measurement Institute (NMI), is a division of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, and was established in that form through the National Measurement Act 1960. NMI is Australia's peak measurement body, providing Australia's core metrology (measurement science) infrastructure and expertise across biological, chemical, legal, physical and trade measurement. NMI maintains, develops and disseminates measurement standards including reference materials and methods; maintains the legislation and associated regulatory functions and processes that enable measurement to be used and accepted for legal purposes in Australia; and provides a range of measurement services, capabilities and expertise to assist in the good use of measurement throughout the economy and society. Since 2010, NMI's legal metrology work has been extended to include administration of the national trade measurement (NTM) system, which is aimed at assuring that transactions based on measurement are fair and accurate, whether they be business-to-business or business-to-consumer transactions.Act / RegulationNational Measurement Act 1960; section 51 (xv) of the Constitution explicitly makes weights and measures a Commonwealth responsibility1/07/20040NoNoANAO74 599 608 295Department of Industry, Innovation and Science36 Bradfield RoadWest LindfieldNSW2070Australiahttp://www.measurement.gov.auhttp://www.industry.gov.au/AboutUs/CorporatePublications/AnnualReports/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.industry.gov.au/AboutUs/Budget/Pages/default.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesNational Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) has responsibilities to: - provide information, assessments, analysis, reports, advice and recommendations to members of the Joint Authorities and the responsible Commonwealth Minister; - manage titles administration as well as the collection, management and release of data; - ensure effective resource management; and - maintain the registers of petroleum and greenhouse gas storage titles.Act / RegulationOffshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 20061/01/20120NoYesANAO74 599 608 295Department of Industry, Innovation and ScienceLevel 8, 58 Mounts Bay RoadPerthWA6000Australiahttp://www.nopta.gov.au Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe purpose of the Independent Advisory Panel is to provide the Department of Industry and Science with a broader understanding of technical and community issues associated with managing Australia's radioactive waste. Two groups will support the process: a technical subgroup and a socio-economic subgroupPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/201520YesNo Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Science, Technology and Research Committee is an officials level body with responsibility for supporting the work of the Commonwealth Science Council by: - ensuring that a strategic and whole-of-government approach is taken towards all aspects of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation -identifying areas of national strength in science, research and innovation and current and future capability need - identifying opportunities to improve the impact, focus, prioritisation and quality of Australia's investment in science and research - identifying opportunities to improved connections between government, research organisations, universities and business -coordinating responses to other matters referred to it by the Commonwealth Science Council.Committee, Council, Board, ForumCommonwealth Science Council1/11/20140NoOtherTBANo Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Committee will advise the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science on the development of a National University Precincts Strategy and the role of governments in supporting precinct development and growth. In doing so, the Committee will draw on international examples and best practice cluster development and management as well as the operation and performance of emerging precincts.Minister1/07/201616YesMinisterial Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Committee advises the Minister on technical aspects of the plant breeder's rights (PBR) system. Administrative and financial support for the Committee is provided by IP Australia. Established by the Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994, sections 63 to 67. Eight members plus the Registrar of Plant Breeder's Rights as the ex officio Chair.Act / RegulationPlant Breeders Rights Act 199410/11/19948YesMinisterialNoIP Australia47 Bowes StreetPhillipACT2606Australiahttp://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/regulatory-and-advisory-bodies/pbrac/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe National Science and Technology 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 of Industry and Science. Members are appointed by the Minister for Industry and Science. The advisory council comprises a Chair, the Questacon director and 5 other members, there are currently 2 vacant positions.Minister23/11/19886YesMinisterial Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) Advisory Council was established in October 2009 by the CSIRO Board Endowment Committee, at the request of the SIEF Trustee as a result of the gift of monies to SIEF by CSIRO to rejuvenation of the fund. The primary role of the Advisory Council is to assist the Trustee in the determination of application of SIEF monies which aligns with the SIEF's objectives. The Advisory Council must have no fewer than five members, with a majority of members who are not employed by CSIRO. The Trustee is not a member of the Council but has a right to attend any meeting and to be heard at such meetings. Meetings of the Advisory Council are held three times per year, or as required, to provide advice to the Trustee on the application of the SIEF to specific research projects, to develop and consider research initiatives and direction of the SIEF and associated issues.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership15/10/20090NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoScience and Industry Endowment FundIan Wark Laboratory, Bayview AvenueClaytonVIC3168Australiahttp://www.sief.org.au/AboutSIEF/management.htmlhttp://www.sief.org.au/AboutSIEF/Strategy.htmlhttp://www.sief.org.au/AboutSIEF/Reports.html Industry, Innovation and ScienceB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal is established under regulation 20.62 of the Patents Regulations 1991 and replaced the Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal (which was terminated as at the commencement date of the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal). The functions of the Disciplinary Tribunal are to hear and determine disciplinary proceedings commenced by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board against an individual patent attorney in Australia or New Zealand, or an individual trade marks attorney in Australia, or an incorporated patent attorney in Australia or New Zealand, or an incorporated trade marks attorney in Australia. The Disciplinary Tribunal will comprise a President and at least two other Tribunal members. Under regulation 20.63 of the Patents Regulations, the President has to be a legal practitioner who has been enrolled for at least seven years, whilst the Tribunal members are current or former registered patent and/or trade marks attorneys who have been registered in Australia or New Zealand for at least five years. The Disciplinary Tribunal's functions and powers are performed and exercised by a three-person Panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal and may be exercised in Australia or New Zealand. The Panel Chair (usually the President of the Disciplinary Tribunal) determines the other members of the Disciplinary Tribunal who are to constitute the Panel. At least one of the Panel members must be a resident of the same country as the attorney who is the subject of the disciplinary proceedings. The President and all other members are appointed by the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science.Act / RegulationMinister / Patents Act 1990 and Patents Regulations 19911/07/20167YesMinisterial Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesIs engaged in the nuclear science and technology consulting business, however is a largely dormant company. The number of board members is 2 or more.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/10/19992YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoOtherWipfli (who merged with the previous auditors, Galusha Higgins & Galusha PC)Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation850 Energy Drive, Suite 400 Idaho FallsIdaho Falls, IDAHO, 83401United States of America Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesTo operate facilities constructed as part of the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine project, including: - an export scale nuclear medicine manufacturing plant which will secure Australia's ability to produce one of the world's most important nuclear medicines, Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99); and, - a collocated Synroc waste treatment plant which will deliver a permanent, safe and economical way of treating the necessary by-products from past, current and future manufacture of nuclear medicines. The subsidiary will also participate and invest in nuclear medicine and related activities, including applied research and development aligned and complementary to its core facilities and competencies.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership10/09/20135YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoANAO84 165 322 752Australian Nuclear Science and Technology OrganisationNew Illawarra RoadLucas HeightsNSW2234Australiahttp://www.ansto.gov.au Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe company has been formed for the primary purpose of managing the CSIRO Innovation Fund announced by the Prime Minister on 7 December 2015 as an element of the National Innovation and Science Agenda.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer22/12/20150Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesNICTA and DP were the two major ICT research organisations in Australia. On 28 August 2015, it was announced that National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) and CSIRO's Digital Productivity Business Unit (DP) would merge to form a new entity called 'Data61'. Data61 is building the world's leading data-focused research, development and digital powerhouse that will benefit Australian industry as it reaches into new global markets and seizes new opportunities for jobs and growth. Data61 will continue to operate as two legal entities until 30th June 2016. Structurally however Data61 is managed as a single business under the leadership of Mr Adrian Turner. From 1 July 2016, Data61 will comprise a single entity controlled by CSIRO.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer28/08/20150No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO41 687 119 230Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationLevel 5, 13 Garden StreetEveleighNSW2015Australiahttp://www.csiro.au/en/Research/D61 Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe Fundacin was established to promote Australian-Chilean cooperation in applied scientific research including the operation of an International Centre of Excellence in the field of Mining and Mineral Processing.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/06/20136YesYesKPMGCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationSantiago Corporate Office, Avda. Apoquindo 2827, 12th FloorLas Condes, Santiago Metropolitan RegionChilehttp://www.csiro.au/Outcomes/Mineral-Resources/CSIRO-Chile-ES.aspxhttp://www.csiro.au/Portals/About-CSIRO/How-we-work/Budget--Performance/Annual-Report/Annual-Report-2013-14.aspx Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesGene Shears Pty Ltd is a JV company established by the CPI. JV between CSIRO and Limagrain Pacific Pty Ltd. This company was set up in 1989 within the CSIRO as an incorporated joint venture between CSIRO and Groupe Limagrain Pacific Pty Ltd (later joined by Johnson and Johnson). The joint venture related to research in the ribozyme area. The "gene shears" breakthrough stemmed from basic research by two CSIRO scientists in 1983/84 into the molecular structure of a parasite of a plant virus. This led to the discovery of certain ribozymes that could be used to target and cut specific RNA molecules with potential applications in crop, horticulture and pasture plants.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/06/19894YesNoOtherMCS Audit Pty Ltd22 008 651 410Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation1 Barry DriveCanberraACT2600Australia Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesGeoSLAM Ltd is a spin-out company established by CSIRO and 3D Laser Mapping Limited UK (3DLM) to commercialise CSIRO -developed digital laser mapping technology. Geo SLAM Ltd is registered in United Kingdom.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer26/10/20115YesNoCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation1 Moorbridge CourtMoorbridge Road East, Bingham Nottingham, NOTTS NG13 8GGUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsICN Limited was established as an independent company in 1995. ICNL is funded by the Department to: - nationally coordinate state-based Industry Capability Network (ICN) offices including New Zealand; - administer Supplier Access to Major Projects (SAMP) programme for the Australian Government; and - manage the national database of Australian industry capabilities and project opportunities. ICN Limited also develops and markets information on Australian industry capability.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership9/03/19959YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilYes, but not tabledOtherCrowe Horwath85 068 571 51337 Geils CourtDeakinACT2600Australiahttp://www.icn.org.auhttp://www.icn.org.au/publications Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesNational ICT Australia (NICTA) is Australia's Information Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence and the nation's largest organisation dedicated to ICT research. NICTA's primary goal is to pursue high-impact research excellence and, through application of this research, to create national benefit and wealth for Australia. NICTA is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Communications until 30 June 2016 and the Australian Research Council through the ICT Centre of Excellence Program. NICTA is also funded and supported by the Australian Capital Territory, the New South Wales, Queensland and Victorian Governments, the Australian National University, the University of New South Wales, the University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland, the University of Sydney, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Monash University and other university partners.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/09/200211YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilYes, but not tabledErnst & Young62 102 206 173Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationLevel 5, 13 Garden StreetEveleighNSW2015Australiahttps://www.nicta.com.au/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesPETNET Australia Pty Ltd was established to manufacture FDG for use in Australian hospitals, clinics, and research facilities for PET imaging.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership31/05/20071YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoANAO81 125 708 063Australian Nuclear Science and Technology OrganisationNew Illawarra RoadLucas HeightsNSW2234Australiahttp://www.petnetsolutions.com.au/ Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe Science and Industry Endowment Fund was founded by statute in 1926 at the same time as the predecessor organisation to CSIRO - the CSIR. It was seeded with an appropriation by Parliament of 100,000 from consolidated revenue. Until the 2009 rejuvenation of the SIEF, its investment priorities, as reflected in the Act, were to provide assistance to people engaged in scientific research and for the training of students in scientific research. On 20 October 2009 the then Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, announced the rejuvenation of the SIEF through an initial gift to the SIEF by CSIRO. CSIRO has subsequently made an additional two gifts. All three gifts were made from the proceeds of licences granted by CSIRO in 2009 for its wireless local area network (WLAN) technology. The injection of monies into the SIEF, made pursuant to a Deed of Gift dated 15 October 2009, provides the opportunity to extend the reach of the SIEF and diversify its support for a range of research activities which fall outside the mainstream and address present and future major challenges.Act / RegulationScience and Industry Endowment Act 192621/06/19261NoOtherLegislationYesANAO30 996 538 219Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationLimestone AvenueCampbellACT2612Australiahttp://www.sief.org.au/index.htmlhttp://www.sief.org.au/AboutSIEF/Strategy.htmlhttp://www.sief.org.au/AboutSIEF/Reports.html Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesTo efficiently and effectively operate the Australian Synchrotron as a national synchrotron facility that facilitates the performance of scientific, medical and industrial research; and to promote and/or advance scientific knowledge, particularly in relation to synchrotron science, through the facilitation of scientific research and the development of innovation and technology. Registered as a charity under the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission Act 2012.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership14/08/20125NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilYesANAO18 159 468 256Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation800 Blackburn RoadClaytonVIC3168Australiahttp://www.synchrotron.org.au/http://www.synchrotron.org.au/news/publications/annual-report Industry, Innovation and ScienceC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesWLAN Services Pty Ltd was set up as a special purpose vehicle to provide specific services to CSIRO on the Wireless LAN project. CSIRO is a sole shareholder of WLAN Services Pty Ltd.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer7/12/20042NoYesANAO85 112 099 260Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation5 Julius AvenueNorth RydeNSWAustralia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Council aims to drive reforms to improve the performance of the Tasmanian economy.Prime Minister12/12/20130NoMinisterialhttp://www.treasury.gov.au/Policy-Topics/PublicPolicyAndGovt/tas-eco-councilhttp://www.treasury.gov.au/Policy-Topics/PublicPolicyAndGovt/tas-eco-council/Key-documents/TOR YesInfrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department provides policy advice, programmes and regulation across a wide range of areas including: ? infrastructure planning and coordination; ? transport safety, including investigations; ? land transport; ? civil aviation and airports; ? transport security; ? maritime transport including shipping; ? major projects facilitation, including facilitation and implementation of all non-Defence development projects ? administration of the Jervis Bay Territory, the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Territory of Christmas Island, the Coral Sea Islands Territory, the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, and of Commonwealth responsibilities on Norfolk Island; ? constitutional development of the Northern Territory; ? constitutional development of the Australian Capital Territory; ? delivery of regional and territory specific services and programmes; ? planning and land management in the Australian Capital Territory; ? regional development; ? matters relating to local government; ? natural disaster reconstruction programmes, and ? regional policy and coordination.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders18/09/2013Transport and Communication; Other Purposes; Housing and Community AmenitiesYes - Department1,130YesANAO86 267 354 0175,110,475290,765111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.infrastructure.gov.auhttps://infrastructure.gov.au/department/about/corporate-plan.aspxhttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/annual_report/index.aspxhttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/statements/index.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityPNFCMaterialAirservices is a government-owned statutory authority providing safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible services to the aviation industry. Airservices has responsibility for: ? airspace management; ? aeronautical information; ? aviation communications; ? radio navigation aids, and ? aviation rescue fire fighting services.Act / RegulationAir Services Act 1995, section 71/07/1995Transport and CommunicationYesANAO59 698 720 8861,003,07325 Constitution AvenueCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.airservicesaustralia.comhttp://www.airservicesaustralia.com/publications/corporate-publications/strategic-planninghttp://www.airservicesaustralia.com/publications/corporate-publications/annual-reports Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is a statutory authority established under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990. It is a corporate Commonwealth entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. AMSA is the national regulator for domestic commercial vessels and the national safety entity responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment and maritime and aviation search and rescue services. AMSA represents the Australian Government at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other international forums in the development, implementation and enforcement of international standards including those governing ship safety and marine environment protection.Act / RegulationAustralian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990, section 51/01/1991Transport and Communication418YesANAO65 377 938 32069,548223,60782 Northbourne AvenueBraddonACT2612Australiahttp://www.amsa.gov.auhttp://www.amsa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/about-amsa/publications/Corporate-Plans/index.asphttp://www.amsa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/about-amsa/publications/Annual-Reports/index.asp Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyPNFCMaterialThe Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC) was created after the Commonwealth and State Governments agreed in 1997 to the formation of a 'one-stop shop" for all rail operators seeking access to the National interstate rail network. ARTC currently has responsibility for the management of over 8,500 route kilometres of standard gauge interstate track in South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. ARTC also manages the Hunter Valley coal rail network, and a range of regional rail links, in various state jurisdictions . Over these corridors, ARTC is responsible for: ? selling access to train operators; ? the development of new business; ? capital investment in the corridors; ? management of the network, and ? the management of infrastructure maintenance.OtherCommonwealth company under the Corporations Act 200125/02/1998Rail TransportYesANAO75 081 455 754797,133Sir Donald Bradman Drive Passenger Rail Terminal RoadMile EndSA5031Australiahttp://www.artc.com.auhttp://www.artc.com.au/Content.aspx?p=28http://www.artc.com.au/Content.aspx?p=28http://www.artc.com.au/Content.aspx?p=28 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia's national transport safety investigator. The ATSB's function is to improve transport safety by investigating and reporting on aviation, maritime and rail safety matters.Act / RegulationTransport Safety Investigation Act 2003, section 121/07/2009Transport and CommunicationYes - Statutory Agency107YesANAO65 061 156 88723,29924,74362 Northbourne AvenueCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.atsb.gov.auhttps://www.atsb.gov.au/about_atsb/corporateplan2016/https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2016/annual-report-2015-16/https://www.atsb.gov.au/about_atsb/portfolio-budget-statement/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Civil Aviation Safety Authority's primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. It also performs a number of safety-related functions including safety education and training.Act / RegulationCivil Aviation Act 1988, section 86/07/1995Transport and Communication805YesANAO44 808 014 47041,313183,49716 Furzer StreetPhillipACT2606Australiahttp://www.casa.gov.auhttps://www.casa.gov.au/publication/corporate-plan-2017-18https://www.casa.gov.au/publications-and-resources/publication/annual-report-2015-16https://www.casa.gov.au/about-us/standard-page/portfolio-budget-statements Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallOn 1 September 2014, amendments to the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008 came into effect. The amendments re-establish Infrastructure Australia (IA) as a separate entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, and provide for an independent governing entity that is both legally and financially separate from the Commonwealth, including a new Board. The amendments specifically created a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position that reports to a newly created Board, effectively abolishing the existing Infrastructure Coordinator role and the IA Council. In accordance with other Government boards, the CEO position will be responsible for implementing the Board's strategic objectives. It requires IA to: ? develop a 15 year infrastructure plan for Australia based on national, state and local infrastructure priorities and revised every five years; ? undertake new evidence-based audit of Australia's current infrastructure asset base, in collaboration with State and Territory Governments that will be updated every five years and fed into the 15 year plan; ? develop top down priority lists at national and state levels; ? evaluate both economic and social infrastructure proposals and publish the justification for prioritisation, including benefit costs analysis; ? provide a quarterly publication summarising all project proposals evaluated; and ? promote public awareness of matters arising from its functions.Act / RegulationInfrastructure Australia Act 2008, part 21/09/2014Other Transport and CommunicationsYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers29YesANAO49 150 585 13611,59211,667Level 21, 126 Phillip StSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.auhttp://infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/about/accountability-reporting.aspxhttp://infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/about/accountability-reporting.aspxhttp://infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/about/accountability-reporting.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyPNFCMaterialThe Moorebank Intermodal Company Limited (MIC) was established to facilitate the development of an intermodal terminal at Moorebank in Sydney's south-west. MIC is a Government Business Enterprise (GBE), which is incorporated under the Commonwealth Corporations Act 2001, and operates under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). MIC is wholly owned by the Australian Government, which is represented by the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development and the Minister for Finance as MIC's two Shareholder Ministers. MIC will oversee the development of the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal. MIC aims to optimise private sector expertise and investment, through a competitive process, to develop and operate the intermodal terminal and meet the project's objectives. MIC's objectives for the project are to: ? boost national productivity over the long-term through improved freight network capacity and rail utilisation; ? create a flexible and commercially viable common user facility for rail operators and other terminal users; ? attract employment and investment to south-western Sydney; ? achieve sound environmental and social outcomes that are considerate of community views, and ? optimise value for money for MIC having regard to the other stated project objectives.OtherCommonwealth company under the Corporations Act 200113/12/2012Transport and CommunicationYesANAO64 161 635 1055,625Suite 2, Level 9, 1 O'Connell StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.micl.com.auhttp://www.micl.com.au/about-us/statement-of-corporate-intent.aspxhttp://www.micl.com.au/about-us/annual-report.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe National Capital Authority (NCA) operates under the ACT Planning and Land Management Act 1988 (the PALM Act) and performs a range of functions in respect of protecting the Commonwealth's interest in the planning and management of the national capital. It prepares and administers a National Capital Plan. The functions of the NCA provide an enduring framework to secure the planning and development of Canberra as the capital; to accommodate the Seat of Government and associated national and cultural requirements; to provide national public places for all Australians to visit and enjoy; to enhance the unique character and symbolic meaning of the capital, and to develop appreciation of the capital as a reflection of our democracy and national life.Act / RegulationAustralian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988, section 531/01/1989Housing and Community Amenities; Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency57YesANAO75 149 374 42736,22921,738King Edward TerracePARKESACT2600Australiahttp://www.nationalcapital.gov.auhttp://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2729&Itemid=961http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=176:h8s1&catid=56:ql-menu-corporate&Itemid=175 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe NTC performs the role of an expert adviser to the Transport and Infrastructure Council on national regulatory reform development, implementation and evaluation in the Australian land transport sector, principally in respect of the national regulators for heavy vehicles and rail safety. The Council, a ministerial council formed by the Council of Australian Governments, is responsible for the NTC, as an inter-jurisdictional transport body covered by an IGA. The Commonwealth is the host jurisdiction for the NTC.Act / RegulationNational Transport Commission Act 2003, section 5 pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Road, Rail and Intermodal Transport 200315/01/2004Transport and CommunicationYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers39YesANAO67 890 861 5783,40010,158Level 15, 628 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.ntc.gov.auhttp://www.ntc.gov.au/about-ntc/ntc-corporate-strategies-and-reports/http://www.ntc.gov.au/about-ntc/ntc-corporate-strategies-and-reports/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyWSA Co Limited is responsible for the delivery of the Western Sydney Airport.OtherCompany Limited by Shares, prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise7/08/2017Transport and CommunicationNoSydney NSW 2000SydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://wsaco.com.au/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development may appoint a person to act as the Administrator of the Indian Ocean Territories (Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands) during any period, or during all periods, when the Administrator is absent from duty or is unable, for any reason, to exercise and perform the powers and functions of his or her office. The Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative in the Territories and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territories.Act / RegulationAdministration Ordinance 1968 (CI), section 7 and Administration Ordinance 1975 (CKI), subsection 6(1)13/05/19681YesMinisterialDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentChristmas Island Administration BuildingJalan Pantai, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean6798 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative on Norfolk Island and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territory. In 1896 the first Administrator was sworn in.Act / RegulationNorfolk Island Act 19797/08/19791YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoANAODepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentNew Military BarracksNorfolk IslandNSW2899Australiahttp://www.regional.gov.au/territories/norfolk_island/administrator/index.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative in the Territories and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territories. Established by the Christmas Island Act 1958 and Administration Ordinance 1968 (CI); and Cocos (Keeling) Act 1955 and Administration Ordinance 1975 (CKI).Act / RegulationChristmas Island Act 1958 and Administration Ordinance 1968 (CI) and Cocos (Keeling) Act 1955 and Administration Ordinance 1975 (CKI)13/05/19682YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentChristmas Island Administration BuildingJalan Pantai, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean6798 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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).Act / RegulationNorthern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, section 321/07/19780YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoGovernment HouseDarwinNT801Australiahttp://www.govhouse.nt.gov.au/TheAdministrator/Pages/default.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Administrator of Vehicle Standards acts on behalf of the Minister, making decisions under various provisions of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 and the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989.Act / RegulationMotor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, section 22(2)1/08/19891NoNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) conducts independent reviews of Airservices Australia's and Defence's management of aircraft noise-related activities, including: ? the handling of complaints or enquiries made to Airservices Australia or Defence about aircraft noise ? community consultation processes related to aircraft noise ? the presentation and distribution of aircraft noise-related informationAct / RegulationAir Services Act 19951/09/20100Airservices Australiawww.ano.gov.au/reportsstats Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesAssociate Administrators are able to make specified decisions under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 and Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989.Act / RegulationMotor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, section 22(3)20/04/1999NoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe role of the Australian Bicycle Council (ABC) is to: ? oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Australian National Cycling Strategy; ? provide a forum for the sharing of information between stakeholders involved in the implementation of the strategy, and ? maintain a repository of information and resources to promote increased cycling in Australia.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer23/06/1999Yes, but not tabledAustroadsSuite 2, Level 9, 287 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.bicyclecouncil.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board (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.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderCommonwealth, state and territory road transport departments4/11/1969No111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesAustralian Road Research Board Group Limited (ARRB) provides research, consulting and information services to the road transport industry. ARRB undertakes public interest research into roads and road transport on a cost recovery basis and operates Australia's largest transport reference library. It also has a commercial arm which provides consulting and technology transfer services, collects data on roads and builds and sells high technology equipment.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership5/01/1965500 Burwood HwyVermont SouthVIC3133Australiahttp://www.arrb.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesAustroads is the association of Australian and New Zealand road transport and traffic authorities. Austroads promotes improved Australian and New Zealand transport outcomes by providing expert technical input to national policy development on road and road transport issues.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderAustralian and New Zealand road transport and traffic authorities1/07/1989Yes, but not tabled16 245 787 323Suite 2, Level 9, 287 Elizabeth StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.austroads.com.auhttp://www.austroads.com.au/about-austroads/strategic-planningwww.austroads.com.au/about-austroads/annual-reports Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Aviation Access Forum provides advice to the Australian Government on policy, operational and administrative issues associated with disability access to airline and airport services.Minister1/11/20130No111 Alinga StreetCANBERRAACT2601Australiahttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/aaf/index.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Aviation Strategic Leaders Forum (ASLF) is a mechanism to raise high-level strategic issues relevant to the aviation industry and to provide advice to the Minister on these issues.Minister24/11/201611NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Black Spot Consultative Panels are managed by the relevant state road authority who assess nominations for projects and arrange meetings. Each Panel agrees on a list of projects each year to be submitted for the consideration and approval of the Minister, through the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (the Department). The Department then prepares the formal approval documentation and submits it to the Minister on behalf of the Panel.Minister1/07/1996 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Canberra National Memorials Committee (CNMC) approves the location and character of national memorials and nomenclature of divisions of and public places in the ACT.Act / RegulationNational Memorials Ordinance 1928, section 330/08/19288NoGovernor-General in CouncilNoKing Edward TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2111&Itemid=824 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Transport and Infrastructure Council (the Council) under the direction of the Council of Australian Governments, brings together Commonwealth (Chair), state, territory and New Zealand Ministers with portfolio responsibilities for transport, infrastructure, roads, and planning, as well as the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA). The Council plays a key role in delivering national reforms to improve the efficiency and productivity of Australia?s infrastructure and transport systems, and ensure these systems drive economic growth, increase employment opportunities, support social connectivity and enhance quality of life for all Australians. The Council?s national reform priorities are framed around the following key themes: ? Integrating national rail, road, aviation, port and maritime supply chains, and improving integration between land use and infrastructure planning; ? Improving system efficiency and extracting the greatest use from existing infrastructure, while at the same time meeting community expectations of safety, security, access and reliability; ? Developing sustainable, efficient funding and delivery models; ? Improving the capacity of infrastructure and transport systems to respond to new and emerging challenges and pressures?and to lessen the need for high cost new infrastructure; ? Improving the environmental performance of infrastructure and transport systems ?including mitigating adverse environmental effects, such as transport emissions; ? Continuing a focus on transport safety while maintaining awareness of technological developments (positive and disruptive) that may impact safety and security; and ? Removing barriers to innovation, and capitalising on new and emerging technologies. The Council operates under the COAG Council System and Best Practice Secretariat Operations. The Transport and Infrastructure Senior Officials' Committee (TISOC) has primary responsibility for formulating and progressing the Council?s strategic agenda. Membership comprises of Commonwealth (Chair), state and territory transport, infrastructure and ALGA Chief Executive Officers. The Council also has a website that can be accessed at <www.transportinfrastructurecouncil.gov.au> and releases a formal Communique at the completion of each meeting. The Transport and Infrastructure Council (the Council) under the direction of the Council of Australian Governments, brings together Commonwealth (Chair), state, territory and New Zealand Ministers with portfolio responsibilities for transport, infrastructure, roads, and planning, as well as the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA). The Council plays a key role in delivering national reforms to improve the efficiency and productivity of Australia?s infrastructure and transport systems, and ensure these systems drive economic growth, increase employment opportunities, support social connectivity and enhance quality of life for all Australians. The Council?s national reform priorities are framed around the following key themes: ? Integrating national rail, road, aviation, port and maritime supply chains, and improving integration between land use and infrastructure planning; ? Improving system efficiency and extracting the greatest use from existing infrastructure, while at the same time meeting community expectations of safety, security, access and reliability; ? Developing sustainable, efficient funding and delivery models; ? Improving the capacity of infrastructure and transport systems to respond to new and emerging challenges and pressures?and to lessen the need for high cost new infrastructure; ? Improving the environmental performance of infrastructure and transport systems ?including mitigating adverse environmental effects, such as transport emissions; ? Continuing a focus on transport safety while maintaining awareness of technological developments (positive and disruptive) that may impact safety and security; and ? Removing barriers to innovation, and capitalising on new and emerging technologies. The Council operates under the COAG Council System and Best Practice Secretariat Operations.COAG13/12/201316NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)No111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.transportinfrastructurecouncil.gov.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Deputy Administrator has, and may exercise and perform, all the powers and functions of the Administrator of the Indian Ocean Territories. The Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative in the Territories and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territories.Act / RegulationAdministration Ordinance 1968 (CI), subsection 8(1) and Administration Ordinance 1975 (CKI), subsection 7(1)13/05/19681YesMinisterialDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentChristmas Island Administration BuildingJalan Pantai, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean6798 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Government is seeking to improve freight and supply chain efficiency and capacity and to reduce the costs of transporting goods through our major national container ports, airports and intermodal terminals. The Expert Panel will assist in an independent inquiry to analyse how Australia can best lift productivity and efficiency of Australia's freight and supply chain infrastructure.Minister9/03/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Governor-General, may appoint one or more persons to act in the office of the Administrator of the Northern Territory during any vacancy in the office of the Administrator and to administer the government of the Territory during any vacancy in the office of the Administrator or whenever the Administrator is absent from duty or from the Territory or is, for any other reason, unable to exercise and perform the powers and functions of his or her office. 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).Act / RegulationNorthern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, section 401/07/19781NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAdministrator of the Northern TerritoryOffice of the Northern Territory Administrator, Government HouseDarwinNT801Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Forum on Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA) has been established to enable the views of the communities of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to be heard and taken into account in the planning and development of Western Sydney Airport. It will also provide the opportunity for industry, local government and other stakeholder groups to be informed and provide feedback on the opportunities and challenges presented by the introduction of a new major airport in the Sydney basin. A key objective of FOWSA is to promote informed and responsive engagement between community and stakeholder representatives and an Aviation Expert Steering Group on issues relating to airspace management and flight path options, noise abatement and other aircraft operating procedures, and potential noise and amenity impacts from aircraft overflights. This is the statutory role of FOWSA under the Airport Plan Conditions. FOWSA will also provide a mechanism for the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development and airport operator (once appointed), to update residents affected by airport operations, local authorities, airport users and other interested parties on a range of issues relating to the broader planning and development of the airport and their associated impacts. This includes identifying and discussing local employment and business opportunities and seeking ways to ensure the expected benefits are maximised for Western Sydney and surrounding communities.OtherMinister / Airport Act 199610/04/201723NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.westernsydneyairport.gov.au/forum/index.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe purpose of the General Aviation Advisory Group is to operate as a forum where industry representatives can identify opportunities to work collaboratively to respond to the general aviation sector and provide advice to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.Minister20/01/20171NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/general/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) supports the Transport and Infrastructure Council by developing reforms to infrastructure investment, procurement and financing.COAG20/12/2007NoCOAG Transport and Infrastructure Council111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.transportinfrastructurecouncil.gov.au/iwg Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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.Act / RegulationInspector of Transport Security Act 2006, part 423/11/20041YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 4, 179 Turbot StreetBrisbaneQLD4000Australiahttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/oits Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesInternational Air Services Commission's (IASC) role is to determine the outcomes of existing and prospective Australian airlines for capacity and route entitlements available under air services arrangements.Act / RegulationInternational Air Services Commission Act 1992, section 61/07/19923YesGovernor-General in CouncilYes111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.iasc.gov.au/www.iasc.gov.au/other_information/annual_report.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Committee is established under the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015. The Committee consists of representatives of bodies involved in emergency management in the Jervis Bay Territory, including organisations from NSW which provide emergency services to the Jervis Bay Territory. The Committee must prepare an emergency management plan for the Territory which must be approved by the Minister or his or her delegate. The Committee must also give effect to emergency management policy and practice in the JBT, co-ordinate training, and report to the Minister in writing each year about the Committee's activities.Act / RegulationJervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 201521/12/2015NoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentJBT Administration Office, Village RoadJervis Bay VillageNSW2540Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Jervis Bay Territory Fire Management Committee is established under the Jervis Bay Territory Rural Fires Ordinance 2014. The Committee consists of representatives of the organisations involved in fire management and control in the Jervis Bay Territory. The Committee must prepare a draft bush fire management plan, and must report to the Minister each year on the implementation of that plan.Act / RegulationJervis Bay Territory Rural Fires Ordinance 201421/12/2015NoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentJBT Administration Office, Village RoadJervis Bay VillageNSW2540Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Council aims to drive reforms to improve the performance of the Tasmanian economy.Prime Minister12/12/20130NoMinisterialNoJoint Commonwealth and Tasmanian Economic Council Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) Advisory Committee provide expert and independent advice to the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development on: ? best practice techniques to conserve the existing fabric and heritage objects present on the site; ? actions that will protect and present with authenticity the rich and interwoven natural and cultural landscape of KAVHA; ? strategies to achieve effective governance and good management; ? opportunities to improve the financial sustainability of the site; and ? approaches for facilitating enduring community partnerships. The Committee consists of at least two Norfolk Island community members and two expert members with skills and experience in heritage, public land management and/or cultural tourism. The Committee is chaired by the Administrator of Norfolk Island. The Advisory Committee supersedes the former KAVHA Board which was discontinued in September 2015.Minister1/11/20154NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNo Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Motor Vehicle Standards Review Panel (MVSRP) is convened on an as-needs basis to receive and consider any applications for reviews of ministerial decisions to refuse to enter a road vehicle on the Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles. The Panel then makes recommendations to the Minister about the application. A review panel has not been convened for a number of years.Act / RegulationMotor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989, regulation 301/04/20026NoOtherTBANo111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe National Accessible Public Transport Advisory Committee (NAPTAC) provides a mechanism for governments, the public transport industry, the disability sector, and other relevant organisations, to discuss accessible public transport issues affecting people with disability. The committee has a particular focus on the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). The previous Accessible Public Transport Jurisdictional Committee (APTJC) will continue as a sub-group to provide specific legislative functions.Act / RegulationNAPTAC is established by the Department as an associate body under the Transport and Infrastructure Council.23/03/2015Department of Infrastructure and Regional Developmenthttps://infrastructure.gov.au/transport/disabilities/review/2012.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe business stakeholder group was established to assist the Government in preparing a plan for improving aviation and surface transport connections to northern Australia ('the Northern Australia Transport Study'). The business stakeholder group is comprised of representatives from the aviation, maritime and logistics industries, and the broader business community.Minister21/01/20150NoNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector78 439 379 275Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentUnit 6A, 97 Northbourne Ave (F1 Solutions Bldg)TurnerACT2612Australiahttp://www.rdaact.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector49 731 314 890Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development10 Chittaway RoadOurimbahNSW2258Australiahttp://www.rdacc.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector55 418 618 640Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 4, 59 Hill StreetOrangeNSW2800Australiahttp://www.rdacentralwest.org.auhttp://www.rdacentralwest.org.au/our-priorities/regional-plan/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector19 030 783 279Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development81a North StreetNowraNSW2541Australiahttp://www.rdafsc.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector39 391 813 076Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development353 Blende StreetBroken HillNSW2880Australiahttp://www.rdafarwestnsw.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector65 229 482 135Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 3, 251 Wharf RoadNewcastleNSW2300Australiahttp://www.rdahunter.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector46 389 260 571Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development87-89 Market StreetWollongongNSW2500Australiahttp://www.rdaillawarra.com.auhttp://www.rdaillawarra.com.au/home/about-us/regional-plan/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector94 866 952 886Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, Suites 9 & 10, 111 William StreetPort MacquarieNSW2444Australiahttp://www.rdamidnorthcoast.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector14 980 981 822Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development440 Swift StreetAlburyNSW2640Australiahttp://www.rdamurray.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector67 306 109 661Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 6, Level 1, 175 Rusden StreetArmidaleNSW2350Australiahttp://www.rdani.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector19 029 547 565Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 3, Rous Water Building, 218 Molesworth StreetLismoreNSW2480Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector28 264 534 206Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 4, Level 1, 47-59 Wingewarra StreetDubboNSW2830Australiahttp://www.rdaorana.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector11 527 622 696Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 12A-13, Level 1, 130-140 Banna AveGriffithNSW2680Australiahttp://www.rdariverina.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector16 954 683 226Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, 114 Crawford StreetQueanbeyanNSW2620Australiahttp://www.rdasi.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector42 973 708 239Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 102, Level 1 460 Church StreetNorth ParramattaNSW2151Australiahttp://www.rdasydney.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector17 438 221 797Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 8B, Level 1, 25 Parap RoadParapNT820Australiahttp://www.rdant.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector32 789 512 585Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, 681 Fairfield RoadYeerongpillyQLD4105Australiahttp://www.rdabrisbane.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector25 193 934 349Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite D, 162 Hume StreetToowoombaQLD4350Australiahttp://www.rda-ddsw.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200916NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector30 438 376 695Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, Cairns Port Authority Building Corner of Grafton & Hartley StreetsCairnsQLD4870Australiahttp://www.rdafnqts.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector80 872 399 139Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development25 Yeppoon RoadParkhurstQLD4702Australiahttp://www.rdafcw.com.auhttp://www.rdafcw.com.au/regional-plans Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector62 263 636 894Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, AD62, 7 Short StreetSouthportQLD4215Australiahttp://www.rdagoldcoast.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector26 394 882 199Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development17 Lowry StreetNorth IpswichQLD4305Australiahttp://www.rdaiwm.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200911NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector54 726 472 231Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, 6 Ewing RoadWoodridgeQLD4114Australiahttp://www.rdaloganandredlands.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200911NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector74 283 115 224Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 4, Corner Gordon and Peel StreetsMackayQLD4740Australiahttp://www.rdamackaywhitsunday.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector53 725 465 871Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentUnit 1, 77 King StreetCabooltureQLD4510Australiahttp://www.rdamoretonbay.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200911NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector73 171 280 102Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 4, 12 First AvenueMaroochydoreQLD4558Australiahttp://www.rdasunshinecoast.org.auhttp://www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au/2013-16-regional-roadmap-framework/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector44 798 638 628Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, Enterprise House, 6 The StrandTownsvilleQLD4810Australiahttp://www.rdanwq.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector75 530 792 492Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 3, 319 - 325 Kent StreetMaryboroughQLD4655Australiahttp://www.rdawidebayburnett.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector89 816 693 886Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development4 Angas PlaceStrathalbynSA5255Australiahttp://www.rdahc.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200911NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector51 158 580 402Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development2/70 Hindmarsh SquareAdelaideSA5000Australiahttp://www.rdametroadelaide.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200914NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector70 509 677 325Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development28 Murray StreetTanundaSA5352Australiahttp://www.barossa.org.auhttp://www.barossa.org.au/regional-roadmap/2014-regional-roadmap/ Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector94 561 061 743Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development2A Stirling RoadPort AugustaSA5700Australiahttp://www.rdafn.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector83 127 441 747Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentOld Town Hall Commercial StreetEast Mount GambierSA5290Australiahttp://www.rdalimestonecoast.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector32 137 252 384Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development137 Adelaide RoadMurray BridgeSA5253Australiahttp://www.murraylands.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200914NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector97 230 147 358Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development89 Liverpool StreetPort LincolnSA5606Australiahttp://www.eyreregion.com.auwww.eyreregion.com.au/component/content/article/1-regional/611-2013-2014-annual-report Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector68 705 101 048Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development85 Ellen StreetPort PirieSA5540Australiahttp://www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200913NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector58 012 013 049Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development12-16 St John StreetLauncestonTAS7250Australiahttp://www.rdatasmania.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoOtherTBAYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 2, Harrison Place, 237 Ryrie StreetGeelongVIC3220Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/barwon-south-west Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development33 Breed StreetTraralgonVIC3844Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/gippsland Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Armstrong StreetNorth BallaratVIC3350Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/grampians Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentFirst Floor, 62 Ovens StreetWangarattaVIC3677Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/hume Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, 56-60 King StreetBendigoVIC3550Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/loddon-mallee Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development12 Maroondah HighwayRingwoodVIC3134Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/eastern-melbourne Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 16, Level 1, 20 Enterprise DriveBundooraVIC3083Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/committees/northern-melbourne Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development165-169 Thomas StreetDandenongVIC3175Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/southern-melbourne Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200910NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate SectorDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 1, 67 Ashley StreetTottenhamVIC3012Australiahttp://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-development-australia/western-melbourne Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector79 076 244 669Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development171 Piccadilly StreetKalgoorlieWA6430Australiahttp://www.rdage.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200911NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector76 274 049 432Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 6, First Floor, The Coach House, Cnr York Street and Peels PlaceAlbanyWA6331Australiahttp://www.rdagreatsouthern.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/20098NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector96 544 957 591Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentUnit 4, 20 Hamersley StreetBroomeWA6725Australiahttp://www.rdakimberley.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200915NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector22 450 469 916Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentLevel 2, Suite 9, 209 Foreshore DriveGeraldtonWA6530Australiahttp://www.rdamwg.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector33 048 864 681Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development17/38 Mandurah TerraceMandurahWA6210Australiahttp://www.rdapeel.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector85 627 952 016Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentOffice 2, The RISE, 28 Eighth AvenueMaylandsWA6051Australiahttp://www.rdaperth.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/20098NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector83 499 631 861Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentSuite 5, Welcome Lotteries House, 7 Morse CourtKarrathaWA6714Australiahttp://www.rdapilbara.org.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200912NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector84 863 950 712Department of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentPodium Level Bunbury Tower 61 Victoria StreetBunburyWA6230Australiahttp://www.rdasouthwest.com.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOne of 55 Regional Development Australia committees established Australia-wide. Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a nationwide initiative of the Commonwealth Government. RDA aims to work with State and Local Government to boost the economic capability of their region, improving productivity and promoting activities and investments that unlock economic growth. Key functions include: ? maintain a regional plan and advise on priorities for economic development; ? act as a two-way conduit providing advice to and from the Australian Government; ? assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and help shepherd them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources; ? promote Government programs, policies and initiatives; and ? establish links and co-operative alliances by working with regional communities, other regional development organisations including neighbouring RDA committees, businesses, industry and local governments to promote regional development.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderMemorandums of Understanding between the Australian Government and each state and territory government1/07/200911NoMinisterialYes, but not tabledOtherPrivate Sector30 580 026 380Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development3 Constable StreetGinginWA6503Australiahttp://www.rdawheatbelt.com.auhttp://www.rdawheatbelt.com.au/publications/current/item/wheawww.rdawheatbelt.com.au/publications/current/item/rdaw-annual-report-2012-13?category_id=15 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Regional Development Australia (RDA) Chairs Reference Group is a reference group of RDA Chairs comprising of one representative per state and territory who are nominated by the RDAs residing in each of the states or territories. The reference group is an informal consultation group unlike the local RDA Committees established by a MoU, the Minister established the reference group. The group provides information and advice to the Deputy Prime Minister on critical issues in their respective jurisdiction on regional and economic development matters. The Department agrees to these changes.Minister20/08/2015NoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister15/02/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra City2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister24/01/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister29/03/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister26/05/20170NoMinisterialDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra City2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister27/02/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister21/02/20170NoMinisterialDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister30/01/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister18/04/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister10/02/20170NoMinisterialNoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOne of the 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committees established Australia-wide. The Australian Government has committed $220 million to the RJIP to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment. RJIP Local Planning Committees will work with the community and key stakeholders to develop local investment plans.Minister8/02/20170NoMinisterialDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.business.gov.au/rjip Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Registrar of Liner Shipping registers liner cargo shipping conference agreements and variations of agreements, designated shipper bodies and persons as shipping line agents.Act / RegulationCompetition and Consumer Act 2010, Part X1/08/1989NoNo111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttps://infrastructure.gov.au/maritime/business/liner_shipping/index.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Governor-General, may appoint one or more persons to act in the office of the Administrator of the Northern Territory during any vacancy in the office of the Administrator and to administer the government of the Territory during any vacancy in the office of the Administrator or whenever the Administrator is absent from duty or from the Territory or is, for any other reason, unable to exercise and perform the powers and functions of his or her office. 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).Act / RegulationNorthern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, section 401/07/19780NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAdministrator of the Northern TerritoryOffice of the Northern Territory Administrator, Government HouseDarwinNT801Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Slot Compliance Committee develops and administers the slot compliance scheme for Sydney Airport that is consistent with section 49 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.Act / RegulationSydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997 and associated Regulations30/06/1997NoSydney AirportNSWAustraliahttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/airport/planning/apr_slots.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesIn the ACT, Special Magistrates are appointed under the Magistrates Court Act 1930. Although the Jervis Bay Territory (JBT) is not geographically a part of the ACT, the laws of the ACT apply to JBT by virtue of the Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915. Each court of the ACT has jurisdiction in and in relation to JBT as if it formed part of the ACT. The Commanding Officer of HMAS Creswell has traditionally been appointed as a Special Magistrate for the JBT.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderThe Board was established in 1989 under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth and the Norfolk Island Government21/03/19531YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentJBT Courthouse, Village RoadJervis Bay VillageNSW2540Australiahttp://www.courts.act.gov.au/magistrates/courts/jervis_bay_court Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Strategic Vehicle Safety and Environment Group (SVSEG) has two principal roles: to advise the Australian Government on issues relating to the implementation and development of the Australian Design Rules for vehicles, and to consider regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to improving vehicle safety and environmental performance.Act / RegulationMotor Vehicle Standards Act 198923/07/2010 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Norfolk Island Supreme Court is the superior court of record for the Territory of Norfolk Island. It is constituted by a Chief Justice and such other Judges as are appointed by the Governor-General under the Norfolk Island Act 1979 (Cth).Act / RegulationNorfolk Island Act 19791/07/20160NoGovernor-General in Council Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Sydney Airport Community Forum (SACF) provides advice to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport on the Long Term Operating Plan for the Airport.Minister22/07/199624NoMinisterialNohttp://www.sacf.infrastructure.gov.au Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Technical Liaison Group (TLG) has two principal roles: to advise the Strategic Vehicle Safety and Environment Group (SVSEG) on detailed technical issues relating to the implementation and development of the Australian Design Rules for vehicles, and to advise SVSEG on detailed technical issues relating to regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to improving vehicle safety and environmental performance. The state and territory road or transport agency members are in common with the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board members.Act / RegulationMotor Vehicle Standards Act 19897/05/1993No111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe key function of the Transport and Infrastructure Senior Officials' Committee (TISOC) is to develop, coordinate and progress the strategic agenda of the Transport and Infrastructure Council.Committee, Council, Board, ForumTransport and Infrastructure Council23/09/2011NoCOAG Transport and Infrastructure Council111 Alinga StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.transportinfrastructurecouncil.gov.au/officials_committee Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) is a public company established by Australian and state and territory governments providing assurance in the use of telematics and related technologies, to support the current and emerging needs of Australian Governments.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership15/08/2005Yes, but not tabled83 113 379 936Level 12, 535 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.tca.gov.auhttp://www.tca.gov.au/tca/publications-reportswww.tca.gov.au/tca/publications-reports Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsAirport Building Controllers are appointed and authorised by the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development to administer Part 5, Division 5 of the Airports Act 1996 and the Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996 across the 19 leased federal airports.Minister1/07/19960http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/airport/planning/abc_contact.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsAirport Environment Officers (AEOs) are employed by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development to assist with the administration of the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations). AEOs have a number of specific statutory functions under the Airports Act 1996 and the Regulations.Act / RegulationAirports Act 19961/07/20050NoDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Developmenthttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/airport/planning/aeo_contact.aspx Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsAviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) Issuing Bodies are authorised by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.Act / RegulationAviation Transport Security Regulations 20051/03/20050 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsMaritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) issuing Bodies are authorised by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.Act / RegulationMaritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Regulations 20031/09/20050 Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesMoorebank Intermodal Development Investment Nominees Pty Ltd (MIDIT) was established as a 100% owned MIC subsidiary to enter into the Commonwealth Head Lease and in turn sub-lease the Commonwealth land into the precinct's Land Trust vehicle, and receive MIC's share of the distributions from Land Trust generated from the ground rent received. MIDIT was also established to facilitate the Commonwealth's divestment of its financial interest in the precinct.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/05/2015NoANAO55 606 134 347Moorebank Intermodal Company LimitedSuite 2, Level 9, 1 O'Connell StreetSydneyNSWAustralia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesMoorebank Intermodal Development Rail Nominees Pty Ltd (MIDRN) was established as a 100% owned MIC subsidiary to fund and own the rail infrastructure connecting the Moorebank terminal to the Southern Sydney Freight Line. In return, MIDRN will receive a rail access charge for the full term of the 99-year leases, the quantum of which is independent of the demand for freight services using the rail access. MIDRN has, by design, no role in the operation and maintenance of the rail access (those being the responsibility of Precinct Developer Co). MIDRN was also established to facilitate the Commonwealth's divestment of its financial interest in the precinct.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/05/2015NoANAO86 606 134 918Moorebank Intermodal Company LimitedSuite 2, Level 9, 1 O'Connell StreetSydneyNSWAustralia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesPrecinct Land Trust has been formed to hold all the Commonwealth land and the SIMTA land that form the precinct, including land to be used for biodiversity offsets, and required for the delivery and operation of the Moorebank intermodal precinct as a whole. With all the land being contributed to Precinct Land Trust via 99-year leases the structure is designed to remain in place for the duration of the 99 years. The unit holders are Moorebank Intermodal Development Investment Nominees Pty Ltd in its capacity as trustee of the Moorebank Intermodal Development Investment Trust and post financial close, Qube RE Services Pty Limited in its capacity as trustee of the Moorebank Industrial Investment Trust.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/05/2015NoNot Yet Appointed38 606 141 566Suite 2, Level 9, 1 O'Connell StreetSydneyNSWAustralia Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherK. National Law BodiesThe National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia's first national, independent Regulator for all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR currently manages National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme accreditations and Performance-Based Standards Scheme design and vehicle approvals nationally. From 10 February 2014, the NHVR commenced administering a single set of laws for heavy vehicles under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), delivering a comprehensive range of services under a consistent regulatory framework in participating jurisdictions (all states and territories except WA and NT).Act / RegulationNHVR commenced administering a single set of laws for heavy vehicles under the Heavy Vehicle National Law21/01/20130Gassworks Level 3, 76 Skyring TerraceNewsteadQLD4006Australiahttp://www.nhvr.gov.au/http://www.nhvr.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/corporate-planwww.nhvr.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/annual-report Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherK. National Law BodiesThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), is the National Maritime Safety Regulator and is responsible for the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (National System). The National System is designed to provide a single national regulatory framework ensuring the safe operation, design, construction and equipping of domestic commercial vessels in Australian waters. It provides for a national approach allowing operators, seafarers and vessels to move seamlessly between jurisdictions under a reduced regulatory burden and a single national jurisdiction. Under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (National Law), AMSA delegates certain functions to State and Territory maritime safety agencies which undertake day-to-day interaction with the domestic commercial vessel industry.Act / RegulationMarine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (the National Law); and the, Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law (Consequential Amendments) Act 20121/07/20130YesANAO65 377 938 32082 Northbourne AvenueBraddonACT2612Australiahttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/maritime/safety/nmsr.aspxhttps://www.amsa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/about-amsa/publications/Corporate-Plans/index.asphttps://www.amsa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/about-amsa/publications/Annual-Reports/index.asp Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherK. National Law BodiesThe Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is an independent body corporate established under the Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012. The primary objectives of the ONRSR are to encourage and enforce safe operations and to promote and improve national rail safety. The ONRSR was established in July 2012 and commenced operations on 20 January 2013, and now has responsibility for regulatory oversight of rail safety law in the jurisdictions of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory, and Western Australia.Act / RegulationRail Safety National Law 20122/07/2012Level 1, 75 Hindmarsh SquareAdelaideSA5000Australiahttp://www.onrsr.com.au/http://www.onrsr.com.au/about-onrsr/corporate-publications/corporate-planwww.onrsr.com.au/about-onrsr/corporate-publications/annual-reports Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsThe Sydney Airport Slot Manager has responsibility for the administration of slot management at Sydney Airport, including slot allocation, reporting and monitoring, compliance and financial management. Slots are airline rights to terminal gates for departure and arrival times.Act / RegulationSydney Airport Demand Management Act 19971/07/19980NoLevel 3, Suite 1227, International Terminal (T1)Sydney AirportNSWAustraliahttp://www.coordaus.com.au/ YesParliamentary DepartmentsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports the functioning of Parliament and parliamentarians through the provision of professional services, advice and facilities and by maintaining Australian Parliament House as a working and iconic building. DPS services include ICT, the Parliamentary Library, Hansard, parliamentary broadcasting and security. The Department also provides catering and recreation facilities, manages the Parliament House Art Collection, maintains the building and cares for its heritage, and provides services to almost one million people who visit the building each year.Act / RegulationParliamentary Service Act 19991/02/2004General Public Services897YesANAO52 997 141 147269,873161,656Parliament HouseCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_Parliamentary_Serviceshttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_Parliamentary_Services/Publicationshttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_Parliamentary_Services/Publicationshttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_Parliamentary_Services/Publications YesParliamentary DepartmentsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Department of the House of Representatives provides services to support the efficient conduct of the House of Representatives, its committees and certain joint committees as well as a range of services and facilities for Members in Parliament House. The House of Representatives contains a number of Standing Committees, Select Committees and Joint Committees; for further details refer to: http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House_of_Representatives_CommitteesAct / RegulationParliamentary Service Act 19991/01/1901General Public Services166YesANAO18 526 287 74025,12328,282Parliament HouseCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representativeshttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_House_of_Representatives/Corporate_Planhttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_House_of_Representatives/Annual_Report_2015-16http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_House_of_Representatives/PBS2014-15 YesParliamentary DepartmentsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Department of the Senate provides the Senate, its committees, the President of the Senate and Senators with a broad range of advisory and support services related to the exercise of the legislative power of the Commonwealth. Part of the Department of the Senate, the Parliamentary Education Office provides a wealth of information on Parliament by facilitating education programs, including role-plays, for over 90,000 students per year. They also create a range of engaging print and online resources about the work of the federal Parliament. The Senate contains a number of Standing Committees, Select Committees and Joint Committees; for further details refer to: http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/SenateAct / RegulationParliamentary Service Act 19991/01/1901General Public Services157YesANAO23 991 641 52724,30124,226Parliament HouseCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_Senatehttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_Senate/Corporate_Planhttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_Senate/Annual_Reportshttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Department_of_the_Senate/Portfolio_Budget_Statements YesParliamentary DepartmentsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe role of the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is to inform the Parliament by providing independent and non-partisan analysis of the budget cycle, fiscal policy and the financial implications of proposals.Act / RegulationParliamentary Service Act 199923/07/2012General Public Services40YesANAO49 775 240 5327,5418,223Parliament HouseCanberraACT2600Australiahttp://www.pbo.gov.auhttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Budget_Office/reportshttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Budget_Office/reportshttp://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Budget_Office/reports Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesANZLIC is the peak government body in Australia and New Zealand responsible for spatial information. The role of ANZLIC is to develop policies and strategies to promote accessibility and usability of spatial information. ANZLIC is an advocate for the resolution of national level issues and provides a link between government and industry, academia and the general public.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderANZLIC was originally established in January 1986 as the Australian Land Information Council (ALIC) by agreement between the Australian Prime Minister and the heads of the State and Territory governments1/01/198611NoMinisterialNo38 Sydney AvenueForrestACT2603Australiahttp://www.ANZLIC.gov.au YesPrime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's (PMandC) principal function is to provide high-quality 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. The Department briefs the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, and consults extensively across the Australian Public Service (APS) to ensure that the advice provided draws on the most appropriate sources.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders13/04/1912Social Security and Welfare; General Public Services; Recreation and CultureYes - Department2,061YesANAO18 108 001 1914,776,538462,8331 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.pmc.gov.auhttps://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/publication/corporate-plan-2015-19.http://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/accountability-and-reporting/annual-reportshttp://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/accountability-and-reporting/portfolio-budget-statements Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallAboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) contributes to Indigenous Australians' quality of life through the delivery of accommodation and support services across its national network of accommodation facilities, enabling access to a broad range of education, employment, health and other services. The company has maintained its commitment to delivering short-term accommodation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who must live away from their country to access services and economic opportunity.OtherCorporations Act company controlled by the Commonwealth6/06/1973Social Security and WelfareYes - Statutory Agency411YesANAO47 008 504 58736,56358,582Level 1, 2-6 Shea StreetPhillipACT2606Australiahttp://www.ahl.gov.auhttp://www.ahl.gov.au/?q=our-organisationhttp://www.ahl.gov.au/?q=our-organisation Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) represents the Traditional Owners of the Groote archipelago. The ALC officially commenced in 1991; replacing the role previously carried out by the Northern Land Council (NLC). The NLC however, continues to function as the Native Title representative body for the Groote archipelago region. The ALC functions to ascertain and express the wishes and opinions of the Anindilyakwa people as to the management of the land in the Groote archipelago region, to protect interests of Traditional Owners, assist in protection of sacred sites, to consult with Traditional Owners with respect to proposals relating to use of land, to assist Traditional Owners in carrying out commercial activity and to supervise and provide administrative and other assistance for Land Trusts holding Indigenous land in the Groote archipelago region. The ALC is responsible for land visitation to its area of control by non-indigenous people, monitoring illegal entry to lands, issuing of permits for visitation rights, ranger inspections and other daily management issues. The land controlled by the ALC includes Groote Eylandt, Bickerton Island and other islands of the Groote archipelago. It is mandatory for all non-Indigenous people visiting Groote Eylandt to hold a permit to visit non-leasehold Indigenous lands. The ALC administers this system on behalf of the Traditional Owners.Act / RegulationAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 197620/06/1991Assistance for Indigenous Australians nec39YesANAO45 175 406 44530 Bougainvillea DriveAlyangulaNT885Australiahttp://www.anindilyakwa.com.auhttp://www.anindilyakwa.com.au/periodicals-and-annual-reportshttp://www.anindilyakwa.com.au/periodicals-and-annual-reports Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is a specialist public sector practice providing a full range of audit and assurance services to the Parliament and Commonwealth public sector entities.Act / RegulationAuditor-General Act 19972/07/1998General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency331YesPricewaterhouseCoopers33 020 645 63172,24376,95619 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.anao.gov.auhttp://www.anao.gov.au/About-Us/ANAO-Corporate-Planhttp://www.anao.gov.au/About-Us/Annual-Reports Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. The APSC's statutory responsibilities are detailed in the Public Service Act 1999 and include to: -develop, promote, review and evaluate APS employment policies and practices -facilitate continuous improvement in people management throughout the APS -contribute to learning and development and career management -contribute to and foster leadership in the APS -provide advice and assistance on public service matters to entities -promote high standards of integrity and conduct in the APS. The APSC also provides resources to support the Merit Protection Commissioner.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)21/06/2002General Public ServicesYes - Statutory Agency209YesANAO99 470 863 26088,59442,97916 Furzer StreetPhillipACT2606Australiahttp://www.apsc.gov.auhttp://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/apsc-corporate-planhttp://www.apsc.gov.au/about-the-apsc/parliamentary/annual-report Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Central Land Council (CLC) is a Council of 90 Aboriginal people elected from communities in the southern half of the Northern Territory. The Central Land Council is a representative body promoting Aboriginal rights. It is a statutory authority under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and PGPA Act. It also has functions under the Native Title Act 1993 and the Pastoral Land Act 1992. The CLC provides a number of services for the benefit of traditional owners and other Aboriginal residents of the CLC region, including: - providing a strong voice for the Aboriginal people of Central Australia. - helping Aboriginal people get back country. - helping Aboriginal people manage their land - consulting with landowners on mining activity, employment, development and other land use proposals - protecting Aboriginal culture and sacred sites. - assisting with economic projects on Aboriginal land. - promoting and delivering community development and improving service delivery. - fighting for legal recognition of Aboriginal people's rights. - helping resolve land disputes, native title claims and compensation cases. - administering the permit system for visitors to Aboriginal landAct / RegulationAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. Commonwealth corporate entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 201326/01/1977Assistance for Indigenous Australians nec235YesANAO71 979 619 39327 Stuart HwyAlice SpringsNT870Australiahttp://www.clc.org.auhttp://www.clc.org.au/publications/content/clc-corporate-plan-2015-2019/http://www.clc.org.au/publications/cat/annual-reports/ Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is an Executive Agency within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. The DTA exists to make it easy for people to deal with government, by helping government transform services to be simple, clear and fast.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/07/2015Transport and CommunicationYes - Executive Agency200NoANAO96 257 979 15971,431200,13450 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2600Australiahttps://www.dta.gov.auhttps://www.dta.gov.au/who-we-are/corporate/https://www.dta.gov.au/who-we-are/corporate/https://www.pmc.gov.au/resource-centre/pmc/portfolio-budget-statements-2017-2018 Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialIndigenous Business Australia (IBA) is a progressive, commercially focused organisation that promotes and encourages self-management, self-sufficiency and economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We identify and pursue opportunities that enable Indigenous Australians to create wealth, accumulate assets and achieve their financial aspirations. We do this by building mutually respectful and responsible partnerships with Indigenous Australians, government agencies, private sector business and industry to facilitate Home Ownership, Business Ownership and wealth creating Investments.Act / RegulationAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 200517/04/2001Social Security and Welfare; Other Economic Affairs204YesANAO25 192 932 83332,983136,402Level 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.iba.gov.auhttp://www.iba.gov.au/2015/08/iba-corporate-plan-strategy-towards-2019-is-now-available/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/news-publications/annual-report-archive/ Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) is an independent statutory authority of the Australian Government, established in 1995. ILC's purpose is to assist Indigenous people to acquire and manage land to achieve economic, environmental, social and cultural benefits. New projects are developed by applications/ ideas submitted by Indigenous organisations or landholders, or by the ILC in collaboration with other organisations and government agencies. The ILC also operates commercial businesses to deliver training and employment opportunities for Indigenous people in agriculture and tourism.Act / RegulationAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 20051/06/1995Social Security and Welfare265YesANAO59 912 679 2548,92876,618Level 7, 121 King William StAdelaideSA5000Australiahttp://www.ilc.gov.auhttp://www.ilc.gov.au/Home/News/New-ILC-Corporate-Planhttp://www.ilc.gov.au/Publications/Annual-Reportshttp://www.ilc.gov.au/Publications/Corporate-Documents Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency?s (IPFA) principal function is to inform better infrastructure investment decisions and build the Australian Government?s capabilities to understand and manage project and financial risks. The IPFA will work closely with project proponents, including state and territory governments, other Australian Government departments, including Infrastructure Australia, and the private sector to ensure innovative funding and financing opportunities are identified and developed as early as possible. The responsible minister is The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/07/2017Transport and CommunicationYes - Executive AgencyYesTBASydney CBDNSW2000Australiahttp://www.ipfa.gov.au/ Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallThe National Australia Day Council Limited is the coordinating body for Australia Day celebrations across the nation and for the Australian of the Year Awards. The NADC heads a network of eight state and territory Australia Day affiliate organisations and 780 local Australia Day committees. A not-for-profit government owned social enterprise, within the Prime Minister's portfolio responsibilities, NADC has a close working relationship with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and reports to the Commonwealth Parliament under the provisions of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The operations of the company are overseen by a board of Directors appointed by the Prime Minister.OtherCorporations Act company controlled by the Commonwealth25/10/1990Recreation and Culture12YesANAO76 050 300 6266,483King George TerraceParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.australiaday.org.auhttp://www.australiaday.org.au/about-us/national-australia-day-council/http://www.australiaday.org.au/about-us/national-australia-day-council/http://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/publication/portfolio-budget-statements-2015-2016 Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth. It is responsible for assisting Aboriginal peoples in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands and seas. The NLC is also the Native title Representative Body for the northern region - including the Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt. This includes land that does not fall under ALRA, such as crown land or other lands in towns, national parks, and land vested in the Northern Territory Land Corporation, pastoral leases and offshore areas.Act / RegulationAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 197626/01/1977Assistance for Indigenous Australians nec253YesANAO56 327 515 33645 Mitchell StreetDarwinNT801Australiahttp://www.nlc.org.auhttp://www.nlc.org.au/publications/cat/corporate-planhttp://www.nlc.org.au/publications/cat/annual-reports Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Office of National Assessments (ONA) assesses and analyses international political, strategic and economic developments for the Prime Minister and senior ministers in the National Security Committee of Cabinet. ONA bases its assessments on information available to the Australian Government from all sources, both inside and outside the Government. It draws on information provided by other intelligence agencies, as well as diplomatic reporting, information and reporting from other government agencies, and material available from open sources such as news media and publications. ONA also consults broadly within government and with experts in other sectors.Act / RegulationOffice of National Assessments Act 197719/10/1977Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers144Yes - but not tabledANAO87 904 367 99135,92836,8882 National CctBartonACT2601Australiahttp://www.ona.gov.auhttps://www.ona.gov.au/about-ona/governance/portfolio-budget-statements Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Commonwealth Ombudsman safeguards the community in its dealings with Australian Government agencies. The Ombudsman's office handles complaints, conducts investigations, performs audits and inspections, encourages good administration, and carries out specialist oversight tasks. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 confers new roles and responsibilities on the Ombudsman to oversee the operation of the federal government public interest disclosure scheme. The Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the Defence Force, Immigration, Law Enforcement, Postal Industry, Australian Capital Territory, Overseas Students, Private Health Insurance and Norfolk Island Ombudsman.Act / RegulationOmbudsman Act 19761/07/1977Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency200YesANAO53 003 678 14824,28140,171Level 5, Childers Square, 14 Childers StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.ombudsman.gov.auhttp://www.ombudsman.gov.au/about/accountability-and-reporting/corporate-planhttp://www.ombudsman.gov.au/publications/annualhttps://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/accountability-and-reporting/portfolio-budget-statements Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is an independent statutory office holder who reviews the activities of the six intelligence agencies, namely: - Australian Security Intelligence Organisation - ASIO - Australian Secret Intelligence Service - ASIS - Australian Signals Directorate - ASD - Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation - AGO - Defence Intelligence organisation - DIO - Office of National Assessments - ONA The purpose of this review is to ensure that the agencies act legally and with propriety, comply with ministerial guidelines and directives and respect human rights. The Inspector-General can undertake a formal inquiry into the activities of an Australian intelligence agency in response to a complaint or a reference from a minister. The Inspector-General can also act independently to initiate inquiries and conducts regular inspections and monitoring of agency activities. In conducting an inquiry, the Inspector-General has significant powers which include requiring the attendance of witnesses, taking sworn evidence, copying and retention of documents and entry into an Australian intelligence agency's premises.Act / RegulationInspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 19861/02/1987Public Order and SafetyYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers17YesANAO67 332 668 6433,1823,3231 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.igis.gov.auhttp://www.igis.gov.au/publications-reports/corporate-plan-2015-19-0http://www.igis.gov.au/publications-reports/annual-reportshttps://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/accountability-and-reporting/portfolio-budget-statements Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe position of Official Secretary to the Governor-General was established in 1901. The Governor-General Act 1974 was amended in 1984 to establish the position as a statutory office. The Official Secretary and his staff provide the Governor-General with the necessary support to enable him to carry out his constitutional, statutory, ceremonial and public duties.Act / RegulationGovernor-General Act 197424/12/1984General Public Services76YesANAO67 582 329 28416,47111,385Government HouseCanberraACT2600Australiahttps://www.gg.gov.au/official-secretary-governor-generalhttp://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general/corporate-planshttps://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general/annual-reportshttps://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general/office-official-secretary-governor-general-portfolio Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyGGSSmallOutback Stores provides retail services to remote stores on behalf of Indigenous communities with the aim to improve the health, employment and economy of remote Indigenous communities.OtherCorporations Act company controlled by the Commonwealth11/07/2006Social Security and Welfare152YesANAO63 120 661 23423,72967 Pruen RoadBerrimahNT828Australiahttp://www.outbackstores.com.auhttp://outbackstores.com.au/news/publications/ Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Tiwi Land Council operates to ensure and support the good management, protection and development of land pursuant to the express wishes of those who own the land, having regard to the opinions of others who also live on that land. Timeliness, resource allocation and priority protection mandates are stipulated by enabling legislation. The TLC provides a number of services for the benefit of traditional owners and other Aboriginal residents of the Tiwi region, including: - Providing a strong voice for the Tiwi people. - Helping the Tiwi people manage their land and sea resources. - Consulting with landowners on mining activity, employment, development and other land use proposals. - Provide advocacy services in support of cultural and heritage, community development and other representations as appropriate to the Traditional Owners and other clients of the Land Council. - Running the permit system for access/closures to or through Aboriginal land and sea. - Administer the Land Trust and assist in the resolution of disputes with respect to land as appropriate. - Administer and distribute statutory, negotiated and other payments as appropriate to the Traditional Owners and other clients of the Land Council.Act / RegulationAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 197618/08/1978Assistance for Indigenous Australians nec17YesANAO86 106 441 085PMB, PickataramoorMelville IslandNT822Australiahttp://www.tiwilandcouncil.comhttp://www.tiwilandcouncil.com/about/corporate.htmhttp://www.tiwilandcouncil.com/publications/corporate-publications.htm Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has the responsibility to: - Formulate, coordinate and implement programs for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living within the region; - Monitor the effectiveness of these programs, including programs conducted by other bodies; - Advise the Minister for Indigenous Affairs on matters relating to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Affairs in the Torres Strait; - Recognise and maintain the special and unique Ailan Kastom of the Torres Strait Islander people living in the Torres Strait Region; and - Undertake activities necessary to perform its function as defined by the ATSI Act 2005.Act / RegulationAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 20051/07/1994Social Security and Welfare; Other Economic Affairs CultureYes - Statutory Agency154YesANAO57 155 285 80737,05647,886Level 1, Torres Strait Haus, 46 Victoria ParadeThursday IslandQLD4875Australiahttp://www.tsra.gov.auhttp://www.tsra.gov.au/the-tsra/corporate-informationhttp://www.tsra.gov.au/media-and-publications/publications/annual-reports Prime Minister and CabinetA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallUnder the Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986, the Council has a number of functions which fall into the main categories of land holding and management, provision of community services for its members and business enterprises. The Council, subject to and in accordance with the Act, is to hold title to Aboriginal Land and exercise, for the benefit of the members of the Community, the Council's powers as owner of Aboriginal Land and of any other land owned by the Council. The Council can also make representations to the Minister in relation to land that the Council considers should become Aboriginal Land. Community service type functions include and, in consultation with the Minister, to consider and, where practicable, take action for the benefit of the Community in relation to the housing, social welfare, education, training or health needs of the members of the Community; to provide community services to members of the Community. Other functions are to protect and conserve natural and cultural sites on Aboriginal land, to engage in land use planning in relation to Aboriginal land and to manage and maintain Aboriginal land as well as to conduct business enterprises for the economic or social benefit of the Community and any such functions that are conferred on it by a provision of the Act, and any functions relating to the Community conferred on the Council by the regulations.Act / RegulationAboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 198610/05/1987Assistance for Indigenous Australians nec34YesANAO62 564 797 9565 Bunaan Close, Wreck BayJervis BayNSW2540Australia Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationGuides the development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Advisory Group (ATSIMHSPAG). Provides critical advice to Government on the investment of funding to be provided through the Tacking Action to Tackle Suicide package for suicide prevention activity specific to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Minister12/02/201314YesMinisterial Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Aboriginal Benefits Account Advisory Committee (ABAAC) advises the Minister for Indigenous Affairs on Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA) payments for projects that will benefit Aboriginal people living in the Northern Territory. Decisions about what initiatives will be funded are made by the Minister. The committee is made up of a Chair appointed by the Minister and 14 members elected by the four Northern Territory Land Councils.Act / RegulationAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 Subsection 65(1) and is a special account for the purposes of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 201316/12/197615YesMinisterialDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetGPO Box 9932DarwinNT800Australiahttp://www.dpmc.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/grant/aboriginals-benefit-account-aba-grant-fundinghttp://www.otl.gov.au/site/publications.asp Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOn 28 January 2015, the Prime Minister announced that the 2015 COAG agenda will address the problem of violence against women at a national level. The Prime Minister has established an Advisory Panel to support COAG to address the problem of violence against women in Australia. Former Victorian Police Commissioner, Mr Ken Lay APM, will Chair the Advisory Panel. Ms Rosie Batty, Australian of the Year 2015, and Ms Heather Nancarrow, Chief Executive Officer of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS) are joint Deputy Chairs. You can read the Prime Minister's announcement about the full membership of the Advisory Panel here. On 17 April 2015, COAG, in its 39th meeting, addressed the problem of violence against women.Prime Minister28/01/201511YesPrime MinisterNoDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetPO Box 6500CanberraACT2600Australiahttps://www.dpmc.gov.au/office-women/safety-women-0 Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe 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. There are: - 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. Members are approved by Governor-General on the recommendation of the PM (community members) and State/Territory governments.Governor-General2/07/197514NoGovernor-General in Councilhttps://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/medals/bravery.cfm Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has is leading the Review. Strong cyber security is fundamental in a modern global economy. It supports prosperity and confidence and is vital to our economic and national security. PM&C has consulted widely with the private sector and efforts are focussed on developing a new public Cyber Security Strategy. To ensure the Strategy's initiatives are practical and relevant for all stakeholders, an independent panel of experts provides advice to the Review. Their expertise and knowledge from the business and public sector is helping to determine where we should place our efforts to protect Australia's cyber security.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/11/20145Nohttp://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/about-pmc/core-priorities/national-security-and-international-policy/australian-governments-cyber-security-review#The Review Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesFormerly the "National Counter-Terrorism Committee", the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) was established following the agreement to invite New Zealand to move from observers to members of the Committee. The Committee's name was changed to reflect the change in membership. The Committee is a high level body comprised of representatives from the Australian Government, Australian state and territory governments and the New Zealand Government. The objectives of the ANZCTC are to contribute to the security of Australia and New Zealand through: - maintaining the National Counter-Terrorism Plan and associated documentation; - providing expert strategic and policy advice to heads of government and other relevant ministers; - coordinating an effective nation-wide counter-terrorism capability; - maintaining effective arrangements for the sharing of relevant intelligence and information between all relevant agencies and jurisdictions; and - providing advice in relation to the administration of the special fund to maintain and develop the nation-wide capability, administered by the Australian Government on the basis of advice from the ANZCTC.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderIntergovernmental Agreement2/07/20030NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerYes, but not tabledhttp://www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/WhatAustraliaisdoing/Pages/Australia-New-Zealand-Counter-Terrorism-Committee.aspx Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationAdvisory GroupMinister12/04/20170NoMinisterial Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationA 14-member committee has been appointed to co-ordinate civil society engagement with G20 leaders. The Committee will identify key policy positions of non-government sector voices in Australia to feed into the G20 Leaders' Summit agenda.OtherMembership is drawn from NGOs and Private Sector to lobby the G202/07/20130NoPrime MinisterNohttps://www.g20.org/g20_priorities/working_partners/civil_society_20_c20 Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council 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. Council consists of 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. Prime Minister recommends the community members and State and Territory governments recommend their members to the Governor-General for approval.Governor-General2/07/197519NoGovernor-General in CouncilNoOffice of the Official Secretary to the Governor-GeneralGovernment HouseCANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://www.itsanhonour.gov.au Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Council of Australian Governments (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. Members include heads of the Australian Government, State and Territory governments, and the president of the Australian Local Government Association.Minister1/04/199210NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet1 National CircuitBARTONACT2600Australia Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal was created to determine the pay and allowances of members of the Australian Defence Force, considering the special nature of Defence Force service. The tribunal's functions, as set out in section 58H of the Defence Act 1903, are to: - inquire into and determine the salaries and relevant allowances to be paid to members of the Australian Defence Force and - inquire into and make determinations on prescribed matters that have been referred to the tribunal.Act / RegulationDefence Legislation Amendment Act 198425/10/19843YesGovernor-General in CouncilYesAustralian Public Service CommissionGPO Box 2761CanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.dfrt.gov.au/http://www.dfrt.gov.au/annual-reports Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe position of the Executive Director of Township Leasing is established under Section 20B of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The Executive Director is an independent statutory holder who's the primary role is to on behalf of the Australian Government hold long term leases over Aboriginal townships located in the Northern Territory. The Executive Director functions enable it to hold of other types of leases and subleases on land primarily held for the benefit of Aboriginal people, this can include housing and other infrastructure. The Executive Director works with communities to ensure that the township lease is managed effectively and provides a real benefit to the Aboriginal Traditional Owners and the community generally. Under subsection 64 (4A) of the Land Rights Act the activities of The Executive Director of Township Leasing are funded from the Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA). Full financial details of the Aboriginals Benefit Account can be found in the financial statements of the relevant Department.Act / RegulationAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 197628/06/20071YesYesDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetGPO Box 3671DarwinNT801Australiahttp://www.otl.gov.au/site/http://www.otl.gov.au/site/publications.asp Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) is appointed under the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010 (the Act). The INSLM's role is to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of Australia's counter-terrorism and national security legislation on an ongoing basis.Governor-General7/12/20140NoYesDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet1 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australiahttp://www.dpmc.gov.au/inslm Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingMalaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared on 8 March 2014 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board. On 30 March 2014, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, established the Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC) to coordinate the Australian Government's support for the search into missing flight MH370. The JACC is led by Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston (Ret'd). The JACC is the coordination point for whole-of-Australian Government information, messaging and stakeholder engagement, including keeping the families of those onboard and the general public informed of the progress of the search. The JACC continues working closely with the Government of Malaysia, which under international law has overall responsibility for the search. The JACC does not perform any search, recovery or investigation activities. These activities remain the responsibility of the expert agencies.Prime Minister30/03/20140http://www.jacc.gov.au/ Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe National Emergency Medal is administered by the Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat at Government House and provides secretariat support to the National Emergency Medal Committee. The independent Committee is made up of five members, including two ex-officio members appointed by the Minister with responsibility for the Australian honours system (currently the Prime Minister), and three community members appointed on the Minister's advice by the Governor-General. National Emergency Medal is awarded to persons who rendered sustained service during specified dates in specified places in response to nationally-significant emergencies within Australia; or to other persons who rendered significant service in response to such emergencies. Medals have been awarded for service performed during the Victorian bushfires in 2009, the Queensland floods in 2010-11 and during Cyclone Yasi. The Governor-General may approve an award for significant service on recommendation of the Committee.Act / RegulationNational Emergency Medal Regulations 2011, Regulation 91/10/20115NoGovernor-General in CouncilOffice of the Official Secretary to the Governor-Generalhttps://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/medals/national_emergency_medal.cfm Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe National Aborigines' and Islanders' Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) makes key decisions on National NAIDOC activities during NAIDOC week including the focus city, the theme, the National NAIDOC Poster Competition winner and the National NAIDOC Awards winners.OtherEstablished following the disbandment of ATSIC2/07/20059NoOtherTBANoPO Box 6500CANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://www.naidoc.org.au Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Nomination Panel was established to: - conduct a selection process for non-executive Members and Chairpersons to the Boards, based on the principle of merit and having regard to the selection criteria provided by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy; - provide the Minister with a written shortlist of at least three recommended candidates for each vacancy with a comparative assessment of the recommended candidates; and - the panel is assisted in carrying out these functions by a secretariat within the Department of Communications and, as required, a recruitment firm.Act / RegulationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, section 24F(4)1/01/19984YesPortfolio SecretaryNo Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesA new Northern Australia Strategic Partnership comprising the Prime Minister and the Premiers of Queensland and Western Australia and the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory will be established. The Partnership will provide national leadership on the development of northern Australia and inform the development and implementation of the White Paper, recognising the need for a focused effort from all governments. The Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development will support the Prime Minister on the Strategic Partnership, along with relevant State and Territory Ministers from Northern Australia to ensure close engagement with jurisdictions. The Partnership will also be informed by a business, community and Indigenous Advisory Group drawn from northern Australia.OtherUnder the 2015 White Paper on Developing Norther Australia1/06/20150No Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Commissioner is an independent statutory office holder who administers the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976Act / RegulationAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 197627/01/19770YesYesDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet39-41 Woods StreetDarwinNTAustraliahttp://www.dpmc.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/publication/aboriginal-land-commissioner-report-year-ended-30-june-2014http://www.dpmc.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/publication/aboriginal-land-commissioner-report-year-ended-30-june-2014 Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesUnder the Act, the INSLM is appointed on a part-time basis for a period not exceeding three years. The INSLM is eligible for reappointment once only. The INSLM's role is to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of Australia's counter-terrorism and national security legislation on an ongoing basis. This includes considering whether the laws contain appropriate safeguards for protecting the rights of individuals, remain proportionate to any threat of terrorism or threat to national security or both, and remain necessaryAct / RegulationIndependent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 20102/07/20111YesGovernor-General in CouncilYesDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinethttp://www.dpmc.gov.au/pmc/about-pmc/core-priorities/independent-national-security-legislation-monitor Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Lodge and Kirribilli House are two significant national buildings that are the official residences of the Prime Minister. The ORAC will guide the Australian Government on how to conserve and improve these official residences for future generations. The ORAC was established by the Prime Minister, in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.Prime Minister18/08/20177YesPrime MinisterNo1 National CircuitBartonACT2600Australia Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council brings together 12 prominent Australian and global business leaders and experts . It will meet at least three times a year with senior members of the Government. The Council advises the Government on programmes and policies that support a strong and nimble economy to capitalise on Australia's potential and enable small and large businesses to grow.Prime Minister4/12/201312NoPrime MinisterNoDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council (the 'Council') will provide advice to the Government on Indigenous affairs, and will focus on practical changes to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. - The Council will provide ongoing advice to the Government on emerging policy and implementation issues related to Indigenous affairs including, but not limited to: - improving school attendance and educational attainment; - creating lasting employment opportunities in the real economy; - reviewing land ownership and other drivers of economic development; - preserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; - building reconciliation and creating a new partnership between black and white Australians; - empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; - building the capacity of communities, service providers and governments; - promoting better evaluation to inform government decision-making; - supporting greater shared responsibility and reducing dependence on government within indigenous communities; and - achieving constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. - The Council will engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including existing Indigenous advocacy bodies, to ensure that the Government has access to a diversity of views. The Council will also engage with other individuals and organisations, as relevant to the Government's agenda. - The Government may request the Council to provide advice on specific policy and programme effectiveness, to help ensure that Indigenous programmes achieve real, positive change in the lives of Aboriginal people. - The Council will report annually to the Government on its activities, via letter to the Prime Minister. The Council will have up to 12 members, including a Chair and Deputy Chair. Members will be both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Members will have a strong understanding of Indigenous culture and bring a diversity of expertise in economic development and business acumen, employment, education, youth participation, service delivery and health. The membership will include representation from both the private, public and civil society sectors and be drawn from across Australia, with at least one representative from a remote area. The Council will meet three times annually with the Prime Minister and relevant senior ministers. The Council will report annually to the Government on its activities, via letter to the Prime Minister. Secretariat support will be provided by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.Prime Minister25/09/201312YesPrime MinisterNoDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetPO Box 6500CANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://iac.dpmc.gov.au/ Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Referendum Council has been established for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The council will advise the government on progress and next steps towards a referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution. The Referendum Council is an eminent group and will guide an important national discussion about recognition. The engagement process will employ digital and traditional means so that all Australians can have their say on recognition.Prime Minister7/12/201518YesPrime MinisterDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Registrar is an independent statutory office holder who administers the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).Act / RegulationCorporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 20061/07/20070YesDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetLevel 1, 16 Bowes PlaceWodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.oric.gov.au Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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. The President and 2 other members are appointed on a part-time basis by the Governor-General.Act / RegulationRemuneration Tribunal Act 1973, section 419/12/19733YesGovernor-General in CouncilYesAustralian Public Service CommissionPO Box 281Civic SquareACT2608Australiahttp://www.remtribunal.gov.au/http://www.remtribunal.gov.au/document-library-search?query=&collection=remuneration-tribunal&profile=doclib&f.Type+of+document%7CA=Annual+Report Prime Minister and CabinetB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Treaties Council performs an advisory role for COAG and comprises the Prime Minister and all Premiers and Chief Ministers. The Council was established to enhance consultations between the Commonwealth and the States and Territories on treaties and other international instruments of sensitivity and importance to the States and Territories. The Treaties Council agreed to adopt revised Principles and Procedures for Commonwealth-State Consultation on Treaties (originally adopted in 1992) to achieve the best possible outcome for Australia in the negotiations and implementation of international treaties. The Principles and Procedures set out the role and functions of the Treaties Council.COAG14/06/199610NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet1 National CircuitBARTONACT2600Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBACorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/06/20100No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements12 144 928 281Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary vehicle entity for investmentCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/09/2017Indigenous Business AustraliaSubsidiary vehicle entity for investmentMajura Park2609 Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/10/19990No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements96 090 002 056Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/07/19980No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements86 083 431 761Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership31/03/19950No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements65 269 319 387Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership12/07/19940No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements18 065 634 157Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.pomaritime.com Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership29/04/19930No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements65 059 599 512Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (75% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/03/20090No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsDeloitte65 135 904 282Indigenous Business AustraliaSwanbrook Road (PO Box 136)InverellNSW2360Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/11/20090No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsIndigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/11/20090No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens19 624 422 841Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary vehicle entity for investmentCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/12/2009Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 5 Lancaster PlaceMajura Park2609 Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary vehicle entity for investmentConstitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders30/11/2009No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsIndigenous Business AustraliaMajura Park2609 Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership24/09/19990No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements69 160 843 601Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership22/02/20010No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements98 096 002 194Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (70% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership10/05/19990No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens89 259 603 696Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (52% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership10/05/19990No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens47 292 427 570Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/02/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMerit Partners53 129 747 440Indigenous Business Australia334 Flinders StreetTownsvilleQLD4810Australiahttp://www.holidayinn.com/townsville Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/02/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens75 035 213 998Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership7/08/20130No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements35 165 202 657Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership17/06/19930No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements32 060 484 602Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe role of this entity is to provide operational management and support of the assets in the IBA Retail Portfolio to deliver sustainable financial and non-financial benefits to Indigenous Australians through commercial grocery retail business.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/02/20150No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements69 604 304 172Indigenous Business Australiahttp://www.iba.gov.au/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/#Planshttp://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-report-archive/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/governance/portfolio-budget-statements/ Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/02/20150No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements63 274 062 053Indigenous Business Australiahttp://www.iba.gov.au/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/#Planshttp://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-report-archive/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/governance/portfolio-budget-statements/ Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesThe role of this entity is to provide operational management and support of the assets in the IBA Tourism Portfolio and Hospitality Portfolio along with providing Asset management services.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/02/20150No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements77 604 242 211Indigenous Business Australiahttp://www.iba.gov.au/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/#Planshttp://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-report-archive/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/governance/portfolio-budget-statements/ Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (87% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership25/01/20120No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens75 155 337 474Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.wilpenapound.com.au Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (87% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership25/01/20120No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens72 131 496 531Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership7/09/20070No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens14 590 013 090Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesIBA's investment - managed fundOtherConstitution16/10/20150No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements57 175 362 241Indigenous Business Australiahttp://www.iba.gov.au/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/#Planshttp://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-report-archive/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/governance/portfolio-budget-statements/ Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesIBA's investment - managed fundOtherConstitution16/10/20150No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements92 355 897 336Indigenous Business Australiahttp://www.iba.gov.au/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/#Planshttp://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-report-archive/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/governance/portfolio-budget-statements/ Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesIBA's investment - managed fundOtherConstitution16/10/20150No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements91 509 688 057Indigenous Business Australiahttp://www.iba.gov.au/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/#Planshttp://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-report-archive/http://www.iba.gov.au/about-us/governance/portfolio-budget-statements/ Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (80% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership10/10/20130No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens81 151 733 525Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership10/10/20130No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore StephensIndigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (70% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/04/19990No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMerit Partners50 087 366 612Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (52% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/04/19990No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMerit Partners74 087 366 336Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership6/07/20070No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements66 126 419 618Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership9/07/20070No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens35 730 558 104Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (91% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership27/06/20120No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens20 205 625 807Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary vehicle entity for investmentConstitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders1/11/1999Level 2, 5 Lancaster PlaceMajura Park2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (89% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/04/20110No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens56 150 491 526Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.straddiecamping.com.au Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment vehicle entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/07/2011No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsIndigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 5 Lancaster PlaceMajura Park2609 Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership19/09/20030No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements70 106 381 408Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/09/20030No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements91 106 500 556Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership8/10/20030No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements16 840 494 151Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesTrustee for the Mutijulu Foundation Trust, which was established as a charitable trust for the benefit of identified Aboriginal communities. Wholly owned subsidiary of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Pty Ltd, but not a controlled entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership21/05/20114YesNoErnst & Young57 100 482 924Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Pty Ltd179 Elizabeth StreetSYDNEYNSW2000Australiahttps://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/uluru-and-kata-tjuta/mutitjulu-foundation Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesOperates the NCIE facility at Redfern for the achievement of Indigenous benefits. Wholly owned subsidiary of the Indigenous Land Corporation.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership9/10/200810YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNo, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO98 133 644 578Indigenous Land Corporation166-180 George StRedfernNSW2016Australiahttp://www.ncie.org.au Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesConducts operations and employs staff working on agricultural business on ILC owned or leased properties. Wholly owned subsidiary of the Indigenous Land Corporation..Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership5/03/20044YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNo, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO28 108 266 548Indigenous Land CorporationLevel 7, 121 King William StAdelaideSAAustralia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/02/20110No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements96 149 399 539Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (89% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/03/20110No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens67 982 392 324Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBACorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership22/02/1993No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership14/11/20000No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens85 342 991 526Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (75% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership7/10/20090No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens30 313 352 358Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/07/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsIndigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership2/07/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements28 566 518 023Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment vehicle entityCorporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/07/2008No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsLevel 2, 5 Lancaster PlaceMajura Park2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (90% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership15/07/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens26 854 669 395Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (90% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership4/07/20080No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMerit Partners46 132 055 497Indigenous Business AustraliaPO Box 1953BerrimahNT828Australiahttp://www.outbackstores.com.au Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsRegistered strata title scheme that separates a building owned by the Indigenous Land Corporation in NSW into 3 separate strata title lots. One strata title was transferred to an Aboriginal Corporation in 2014/15 - accordingly the ILC owns 61%Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership8/02/20120No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO33 616 401 350Indigenous Land CorporationLevel 7, 121 King William StAdelaideSAAustralia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership31/03/19960No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherHLB Mann Judd37 121 038 415Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.tjapukai.com.au Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/09/19950No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements98 071 123 843Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesOwns and operates Ayers Rock Resort (ARR) and operates other ILC tourism businesses for the achievement of Indigenous benefits. Wholly owned subsidiary of the Indigenous Land Corporation.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership30/09/20109YesBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNo, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsANAO52 146 482 591Indigenous Land Corporation179 Elizabeth StreetSYDNEYNSW2000Australiahttp://www.voyages.com.au Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership16/11/20060No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens48 244 364 507Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australia Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (100% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership11/12/19950No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMerit Partners65 072 129 358Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.wildmanwildernesslodge.com.au Prime Minister and CabinetC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesSubsidiary Investment holding entity of IBA (87% ownership)Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership18/11/20110No, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsOtherMoore Stephens25 154 340 011Indigenous Business AustraliaLevel 2, 15 Lancaster PlaceMajura ParkACT2609Australiahttp://www.airwilpena.com.au YesSocial ServicesA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialDepartment of Social Services (DSS) has policy responsibility for: families and children; child care; housing; community services; seniors; disability and carers; women; ageing and aged care; disability employment services; working age and student payments; settlement and multicultural services; and civil society and volunteering.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders18/09/2013Social Security and Welfare; Education; Health; Public Order and Safety; Housing and CommunityYes - Department1,942YesANAO36 342 015 855117,343,850509,932Soward Way (Cnr Athllon Drive)GreenwayACT2900Australiahttp://www.dss.gov.auhttp://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/publications-articles/corporate-publications/2011-14-fahcsia-strategic-frameworkhttp://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/publications-articles/corporate-publications/annual-reportshttp://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/publications-articles/corporate-publications/budget-and-additional-estimates-statements Social ServicesA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is the Australian Government's key research body in the area of family wellbeing. It was established in 1980 under the Family Law Act 1975. Its role is to increase understanding of factors affecting how Australian families function by: - conducting research; and - disseminating findings. With a history of more than 30 years of researching and analysing influences on Australian families, AIFS holds a wealth of policy- and practice-relevant knowledge - a foundation of knowledge that continues to grow. The Institute's work provides an evidence base for developing policy and practice related to the wellbeing of families in Australia.Act / RegulationFamily Law Act 19751/02/1980Social Security and WelfareYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers82YesANAO64 001 053 0795,78012,725Level 20, South Tower, 485 La Trobe StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.aifs.gov.auhttp://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/aifs/corporateplans/directions/strategic/index.htmlhttp://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/pubs/annualreports/annualreports.htmlhttp://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/aifs/accountability.html Social ServicesA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialIts main statutory functions are: - delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) so as to, amongst other things, support the independence, and social and economic participation, of people with disability and enable people with disability to exercise choice and control in the pursuit of their goals and the planning and delivery of their supports; - managing, and advising and reporting on, the financial sustainability of the NDIS; - developing and enhancing the disability sector; - building community awareness of disabilities and the social contributors to disabilities; - collecting, analysing and exchanging data about disabilities and the supports for people with disability; and - undertaking research relating to disabilities, the supports for people with disability and the social contributors to disabilities.Act / RegulationNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 20131/07/2013Social Security and WelfareYes - Statutory Agency2,460YesANAO25 617 475 1041,026,1179,146,965Level 1, 43-45 Brougham StreetGeelongVIC3220Australiahttp://www.ndis.gov.au/about-ushttp://www.ndis.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate_plan.pdf Social ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationTo provide specialist advice to the Director in relation to: - strategic directions for Institute research; - any significant proposed changes to the research program; - key performance indicators for the Institute's research activities; and - the development of future strategic and research plans.Act / RegulationThe former Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 with an Advisory Council structure1/12/20069YesMinisterialNoAustralian Institute of Family StudiesLevel 20, 485 La Trobe StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/aifs/advisorycouncil.html Social ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Multicultural Council is an advisory body to Government on issues of multicultural policy and programmes. The Terms of Reference of the Council are: - Harnessing the economic and social benefits of Australia's culturally diverse population. - Celebrating diversity, promoting social acceptance and fostering engagement with Australian values, identity and citizenship, within the framework of Australian law. - Building stronger and more cohesive communities and addressing barriers to participation, including racism and discrimination. - Promoting greater intercultural and interfaith understanding and dialogue. - Empowering civil society through partnerships with the business sector and harnessing the experience of established communities in developing the capacity of newer communities.Minister1/08/20116YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Social ServicesLevel 6, Sirius BuildingWodenACT2606Australiahttp://www.dss.gov.au/amc Social ServicesB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Disability Reform Council ('the Council') was established under the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and empowered with functions under the Intergovernmental Agreement on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Launch. The Council is responsible for making decisions and formulating advice on matters arising from the launch of the NDIA and matters relating to the implementation of the full scheme. It is a forum for discussion and decision-making between jurisdictions on issues relating to the NDIS. Specifically, the Council will monitor outcomes and the performance of launch sites based on performance and outcome measures agreed to by all jurisdictions. The Council also has a range of responsibilities under the NDIS Act.COAG7/12/20120NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)Level 1, 43-45 Brougham StreetGeelongVIC3220Australiahttps://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/programmes-services/government-international/disability-reform-council Social ServicesB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesNational Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (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 and interpreters.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership3/10/19846NoMinisterialYesOtherHardwickes Partners Pty Ltd42 008 596 996Department of Social Services17A, 2 King StreetDeakinACT2600Australiahttp://www.naati.com.au/home_page.htmlhttp://www.naati.com.au/annual_reports.html Social ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council will provide advice on issues of strategic importance in relation to the disability and carer sectors, and will focus on driving the implementation of the overarching National Disability Strategy, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, enhanced supports and services for carers, and reforms to disability employment. The Council will be Co-Chaired by the Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, the Hon Jane Prentice MP, and Ms Keran Howe. The membership of the Council includes representatives from industry and services sectors, non-government organisations, disability sector experts, people with disability and carers. The Council incorporates representatives from a range of backgrounds and members are drawn from every state and territory.Prime Minister1/07/201619YesMinisterial Social ServicesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Board of the NDIA (Board) is to nominate a Scheme Actuary under section 180A of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act). The duties of the Scheme Actuary are set out in section 180B of the NDIS Act. The Scheme Actuary is responsible for, among other things, assessing the financial sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). There is no limit to the duration of a person's nomination as the Scheme Actuary.Act / RegulationNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 20131/07/2013Level 1, 43-45 Brougham StreetGeelongVIC3220Australiahttps://ndis.gov.au/about-us/governance/scheme-actuary-and-reviewing-actuary Social ServicesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Independent Advisory Council provides advice to the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency and is made up of people with disabilities, carers, those experienced in service delivery and disability in rural and remote areas. The Independent Advisory Council provides the Board with independent advice on matters relating to the design and delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and how it meets objectives. This advice must have regard to the role of families, carers and other significant persons in the lives of people with disability.Act / RegulationNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 20131/07/201313YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoLevel 1, 43-45 Brougham StreetGeelongVIC3220Australiahttp://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/governance/ndis-independent-advisory-council Social ServicesB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Board of the NDIA is to nominate a Reviewing Actuary under section 180D of the NDIS Act. The duties of the Reviewing Actuary are set out in section 180E of the NDIS Act. The Reviewing Actuary is responsible for, among other things, reviewing and reporting to the Board on actuarial reports and advice received by the Board. The nomination of the Reviewing Actuary has effect for a period specified in the nomination, for a maximum of 3 years.Act / RegulationNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 20131/07/20130Level 1, 43-45 Brougham StreetGeelongVIC3220Australiahttps://ndis.gov.au/about-us/governance/scheme-actuary-and-reviewing-actuary Social ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Settlement Services Advisory Council is a ministerially-appointed expert and independent body that provides advice to the Government on matters relating to the resettlement of refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia.Minister2/04/199710YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Social ServicesSoward Way (Cnr Athllon Drive)GreenwayACT2900Australia Social ServicesB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Partnership brings together leaders from the business and community sectors to promote philanthropic giving and investment in Australia. The Partnership advises the Government on practical strategies to foster a culture of philanthropic giving, volunteering and investment in Australia in order to strengthen communities.Prime Minister13/05/201415NoPrime MinisterYes, but not tabledDepartment of Social ServicesDepartment of Social Serviceshttp://www.communitybusinesspartnership.gov.au/ Social ServicesC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesPreviously, the National Centre of Excellence to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (NCE), it is now called Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS). ANROWS was established in partnership between the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments as a key initiative of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. ANROWS will build the evidence base on reducing violence against women and their children, to inform and improve policy, programmes and service delivery and drive future reform. The members of the Company are comprised of all nine Australian governments. ANROWS is governed by a Board of Directors and operates under a Constitution.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership12/02/201310YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoOtherLBW &: Partners67 162 349 171Department of Social ServicesSuite 2.03, Level 2, 90 Bourke RoadAlexandriaNSW2015Australiahttp://www.anrows.org.au/about/who-we-arehttp://www.anrows.org.au/file/anrows-annual-report-2013-14webpdf Social ServicesC. OtherJ. Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Interests in Other CompaniesThe role of Our Watch is to drive cultural and attitudinal change to prevent violence against women and their children from the ground up through community engagement and advocacy.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership5/06/201310YesOtherTwo Principal Members (The Commonwealth and Victorian Governments) appoint two Directors; and the rest of the Directors are appointed by the boardYesOtherMs Sandra Lawson from Grant Thornton60 164 123 844Department of Social ServicesGPO Box 24229MelbourneVIC3001Australiahttp://www.ourwatch.org.auhttp://www.ourwatch.org.au/Who-We-Are/Annual-reports TreasuryC. OtherL. Bodies Linked to the Australian Government through Statutory Contracts Agreements and DelegationsThe Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is a national not-for-profit independent network organisation that funds, conducts, disseminates and tailors high quality research on housing and homelessness. AHURI's mission is to deliver high quality, policy-relevant evidence for better housing and urban outcomes, and their strategic goals are to strengthen policy relevance; ensure high quality research; improve research accessibility; foster dynamic collaboration and support and strengthen research capability. AHURI funding is received from three sources: grants from the Australian and all state and territory governments (excluding Queensland); contributions from their university partners and third parties.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership5/11/199910YesCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)YesKPMG11 090 448 918Level 1, 114 Flinders StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.ahuri.edu.auhttp://www.ahuri.edu.au/abouthttp://www.ahuri.edu.au/about/annual_reports/current_annual_report YesTreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Treasury's mission is to improve the wellbeing of the Australian people by providing sound and timely advice to the Government, based on objective and thorough analysis of options, and by assisting Treasury ministers in the administration of their responsibilities and the implementation of government decisions. The Treasury is expected to anticipate and analyse policy issues with a whole-of-economy perspective, understand government and stakeholder circumstances, and respond rapidly to changing events and directions. Treasury makes informed decisions on the development and implementation of policies to improve the wellbeing of the Australian people, including by achieving strong, sustainable economic growth, through the provision of advice to government and the efficient administration of federal financial relations.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders1/01/1901Social Security and Welfare; Education; Other Economic Affairs; Fuel and Energy; General Public Services; Transport and Communication; Other Purposes; Housing and Community Amenities; Health; Public Order and Safety; Agriculture, Forestry and FishingYes - Department859YesANAO92 802 414 79399,491,974211,489Langton CrescentParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.treasury.gov.auhttp://www.treasury.gov.au/About-Treasury/OurDepartment/Treasury-Strategic-Frameworkhttp://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/Treasury-Annual-Report-2012-13http://treasury.gov.au/Policy-Topics/BudgetingAndExpenditure TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe ABS is Australia's official national statistical agency. It was established over 100 years ago as the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics, following enactment of the Census and Statistics Act 1905. The agency became the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 1975 with the passing of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. The ABS provides statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population and environmental matters, covering government, business and the community. It also has an important coordination function with respect to the statistical activities of other official bodies, both in Australia and overseasAct / RegulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics Act 197522/02/1977General Public Services2,486YesANAO26 331 428 522372,163430,80345 Benjamin WayBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.abs.gov.auhttp://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1005.0http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/1001.02012-13?OpenDocument TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority whose role is to enforce the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and a range of additional legislation, promoting competition, fair trading and regulating national infrastructure for the benefit of all Australians.Act / RegulationCompetition and Consumer Act 20106/11/1995Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency792YesANAO94 410 483 623192,429198,86323 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.accc.gov.auhttp://www.accc.gov.au/publications/corporate-plan-prioritieshttp://www.accc.gov.au/publications/accc-aer-annual-report TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe AOFM's key responsibilities involve managing the Australian Government's debt portfolio through the issuance of Commonwealth Government Securities (CGS), managing the Australian Government's overall cash balance in the Official Public Account (OPA), and any investment in financial assets arising from these activities or as a result of any specific policy mandate from the Australian Government. This requires close working relations with the Department of the Treasury, Department of Finance and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). It also requires that the AOFM maintain credible professional relationships with the banking sector (which act as intermediaries in the CGS market) and with domestic and international investors in CGS.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/07/1999General Public Services; Other Purposes; Housing and Community Amenities; Agriculture, Forestry and FishingYes - Operate with some Independence40YesANAO13 059 525 039510,193,64211,948Langton CrescentParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.aofm.gov.auhttp://aofm.gov.au/publications/corporate-plans/http://aofm.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/ TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (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 of the superannuation industry. APRA is funded largely by the industries that it supervises. It was established on 1 July 1998. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $4.5 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.Act / RegulationAustralian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 19981/07/1998Other Economic Affairs626YesANAO79 635 582 658709,951141,624Level 26, 400 George StSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.apra.gov.auhttp://www.apra.gov.au/AboutAPRA/Publications/Pages/Corporate-Plan.aspxhttp://www.apra.gov.au/AboutAPRA/Publications/Pages/Annual-Report.aspx TreasuryA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityPFCMaterialThe Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) is a statutory authority established under the Terrorism Insurance Act 2003 (TI Act), being subject also to requirements under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (prior to 1 July 2014, the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997). Following the terrorist events that occurred in the United States of America on 11 September 2001, there was a global withdrawal of terrorism insurance. This was of particular concern to the commercial property sector internationally. The Government was concerned that the lack of comprehensive insurance cover for commercial property or infrastructure would lead to a reduction in financing and investment in the Australian property sector. The role of the ARPC was to establish and subsequently provide ongoing administration of a scheme that would provide (re)insurance cover for eligible terrorism losses involving commercial property, associated business interruption and public liability.Act / RegulationTerrorism Insurance Act 200324/06/2003Other Economic Affairs NecYesANAO74 807 136 872161,6681 Market StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.arpc.gov.auhttp://arpc.gov.au/ips/agency_plan/http://arpc.gov.au/news-and-publications/annual-reports/ TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialASIC is Australia's corporate, markets and financial services regulator. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 requires us to: - maintain, facilitate and improve the performance of the financial system and entities in it - promote confident and informed participation by investors and consumers in the financial system - administer the law effectively and with minimal procedural requirements - enforce and give effect to the law - receive, process and store, efficiently and quickly, information that is given to us - make information about companies and other bodies available to the public as soon as practicable.Act / RegulationAustralian Securities and Investments Commission Act 20011/01/1991Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers1,698Yes - but not tabledANAO86 768 265 615475,330377,740Level 5, 100 Market StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.asic.gov.auhttp://asic.gov.au/about-asic/what-we-do/our-role/http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf/byheadline/Annual+reports?openDocument TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe ATO is the government's principal revenue collection agency. The ATO's role is to effectively manage and shape the tax, excise and superannuation systems that support and fund services for Australians. Its main responsibilities are: - main revenue collection agency of the Australian Government - administrator of the goods and services tax (GST) on behalf of the Australian states and territories - administrator of a range of programs which result in transfers and benefits back to the community - administrator of major aspects of Australia's superannuation system - custodian of the Australian Business Register (ABR).PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)2/01/1910Social Security and Welfare; Education; Fuel and Energy; General Public Services; Housing and Community Amenities; Recreation and Culture; Health; Mining and Mineral Resources (other than fuels) Manufacturing and ConstructionYes - Statutory Agency18,043YesANAO51 824 753 55621,098,6373,499,75126 Narellan StCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.ato.gov.auhttps://www.ato.gov.au/About-ATO/About-us/Our-strategic-direction/ TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Commonwealth Grants Commission recommends how the revenues raised from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) should be distributed to the States and Territories to achieve horizontal fiscal equalisation (HFE). It is an independent statutory body which responds to terms of reference sent to it by the Commonwealth Treasurer. It makes its recommendations in consultation with the States and Territories and based on data provided by them and independent statistical sources.Act / RegulationCommonwealth Grants Commission Act 197330/05/1933Other Economic AffairsYes - Operate with some Independence30YesANAO64 703 642 2106,1886,22386-88 Northbourne AvenueBraddonACT2612Australiahttp://www.cgc.gov.auhttps://www.cgc.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=146https://www.cgc.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=147http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2014/PBS-201415/Report/CGC TreasuryA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) was set up in 1989 to provide a source of independent advice to the Australian Government on issues that arise in corporations and financial markets law and practice. CAMAC members are appointed on the basis of knowledge and experience in business, financial markets, law, economics or accounting, and serve on a part-time basis. CAMAC is assisted by a Legal Committee, whose members have expertise in corporate law. CAMAC's functions, pursuant to s 148(1) of the ASIC Act, are, on its own initiative or when requested by the Minister, to advise the Minister, and to make such recommendations as it thinks fit, about any matter connected with: (a) a proposal to make corporations legislation or to amend that legislation; (b) the operation or administration of that legislation; (c) law reform in relation to that legislation; (d) companies or a segment of the financial products and financial services industry; or (e) a proposal for improving the efficiency of the financial markets.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/07/1989Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing PowersNoANAO41 574 479 010Langton CrescentParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.camac.gov.auhttp://www.camac.gov.au/camac/camac.nsf/0/corporate_plan.htmlhttp://camac.gov.au/camac/camac.nsf/0/4873391d9063ad4eca256b6c007ffd41.html TreasuryA. PrincipalC. Commonwealth CompanyThe Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Ltd (FASEA) will be responsible for governing the conduct of professionals in the financial advice sector, by setting mandatory educational and training requirements, developing and setting an industry exam, and creating a Code of Ethics that all advisers will be required to adhere to.Act / RegulationCorporations Act company controlled by the Commonwealth11/04/2017Other Economic AffairsYes - but not tabled48 618 495 828Level 12 530 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australia TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Inspector-General of Taxation Act 2003 (the Act) established an independent statutory agency to review: - systems established by the Australian Taxation Office to administer the tax laws; and - systems established by tax laws in relation to administrative matters; - for the purpose of reporting and making recommendations to Government on how those systems could be improved. The Act precludes the Inspector-General of Taxation from reviewing the imposition of taxes and tax rates, and the eligibility criteria for, or levels of, any rebates or grants administered by the Commissioner of Taxation. The Inspector-General seeks to improve the administration of the tax laws for the benefit of all taxpayers. Individuals and/or groups of taxpayers, professional associations and businesses are welcome to bring systemic administration issues to the attention of the Inspector-General. The Inspector-General will endeavour to address taxpayer concerns on defective administration while ensuring resources of the agency are directed to those areas of most benefit to taxpayers overall.Act / RegulationInspector-General of Taxation Act 200315/04/2003Financial and Fiscal AffairsYes - Statutory Agency35YesANAO51 248 702 3196,5256,847Level 19, 50 Bridge StreetSydneyNSW2000Australiahttp://www.igt.gov.auhttp://www.igt.gov.au/content/annual_reports.asp?NavID=15 TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe National Competition Council is a research and advisory body which was established in 1995 by agreement of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). The Council's main function is to recommend on the regulation of third party access to services provided by monopoly infrastructure. Section 29B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 sets out the functions and powers of the Council. The Council is an independent entity, which has an arrangement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission with respect to the provision of secretariat services.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)6/11/1995Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency8YesANAO56 552 760 0985,9706,002Level 35, The Tower, 360 Elizabeth StMelbourne CentralVIC3000Australiahttp://www.ncc.gov.auhttp://ncc.gov.au/about/strategic_planhttp://ncc.gov.au/publications/C41 TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) is an independent, statutory agency of the Australian Government, responsible for developing, issuing and maintaining auditing and assurance standards. Sound public interest-oriented auditing and assurance standards are necessary to reinforce the credibility of the auditing and assurance processes for those who use financial and other information. The AUASB standards are legally enforceable for audits or reviews of financial reports required under the Corporations Act 2001. The AUASB's role extends to liaison with other national standards setters and participation in international standard-setting initiatives.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/07/2004Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers7NoANAO80 959 780 6012,1332,153Level 7, 600 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.auasb.gov.auhttp://www.auasb.gov.au/About-the-AUASB/AUASB-Strategic-Plan.aspxhttp://www.auasb.gov.au/About-the-AUASB/Annual-reports.aspx TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe AASB is an Australian Government agency under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001. Under that Act, the statutory functions of the AASB are: - to develop a conceptual framework for the purpose of evaluating proposed standards; - to make accounting standards under section 334 of the Corporations Act 2001; - to formulate accounting standards for other purposes; - to participate in and contribute to the development of a single set of accounting standards for worldwide use; - and to advance and promote the main objects of Part 12 of the ASIC Act, which include reducing the cost of capital, enabling Australian entities to compete effectively overseas and maintaining investor confidence in the Australian economy.PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)1/01/2000Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers22NoANAO92 702 019 5753,6274,347Level 7, 600 Bourke StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.aasb.gov.auhttp://www.aasb.gov.au/AASB-Board/Board-strategic-plan.aspxhttp://www.aasb.gov.au/About-the-AASB/AASB-annual-reports.aspx TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Productivity Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. Its role, expressed simply, is to help governments make better policies in the long term interest of the Australian community. As its name implies, the Commission's focus is on ways of achieving a more productive economy - the key to higher living standards. As an advisory body, its influence depends on the power of its arguments and the efficacy of its public processes.Act / RegulationProductivity Commission Act 199816/04/1998Other Economic AffairsYes - Statutory Agency174YesANAO78 094 372 05035,06035,6054 National CircuitBartonVIC2600Australiahttp://www.pc.gov.auhttps://www.pc.gov.au/about/governance/corporate-planhttp://www.pc.gov.au/annual-reports TreasuryA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityPFCMaterialThe Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank and derives its functions and powers from the Reserve Bank Act 1959. Its duty is to contribute to the stability of the currency, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. It does this by setting the cash rate to meet an agreed medium-term inflation target, working to maintain a strong and stable financial system and efficient payments system, and issuing the nation's banknotes. The RBA provides certain banking services as required to the Australian Government and its agencies, and to a number of overseas central banks and official institutions. Additionally, it manages Australia's gold and foreign exchange reserves. The RBA operates Australia's high-value payments system and sets payments system policy. The RBA has two boards: the Reserve Bank Board and the Payments System Board.Act / RegulationReserve Bank Act 195914/01/1960General Public ServicesYesANAO50 008 559 4862,317,78065 Martin PlaceSydneyNSW2000Australiahttps://www.rba.gov.au/http://www.rba.gov.au/about-rba/corporate-plan.htmlhttp://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/index.html TreasuryA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSSmallThe Royal Australian Mint (RAM) is a government agency operating within the Commonwealth Government portfolio of the Treasury and is the sole supplier of Australia's circulating coinage. RAM also produces a range of high quality collector coins (numismatic coins) which are sold through an extensive mail order operation, e-commerce, a network of domestic and international coin dealers, selected Australia Post outlets and the Mint shop. RAM is a major Canberra tourist attraction with a public gallery and shop that have attracted an average of 150,000 visitors over the last three years. RAM also produces circulating coins for other countries (mainly South Pacific countries).PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)22/02/1965General Public ServicesYes - Operate with some Independence232NoANAO45 852 104 259151,41289,300Denison StreetDeakinACT2600Australiahttp://www.ramint.gov.auhttp://www.ramint.gov.au/about/about-the-mint/strategic_plan.cfmhttp://www.ramint.gov.au/about/compliance/annual_reports.cfm TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe ACCC established the Consumer Consultative Committee in 2001 to provide a forum through which consumer protection issues could be addressed collaboratively between our organisation and consumer representatives.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20010NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe ACCC Performance Consultative Committee was established in 2015 to act as the ACCC's stakeholder consultation body under the Australian Government's Regulator Performance Framework. The framework has established a common set of six outcomes-based key performance indicators that will allow for the comprehensive assessment of Commonwealth regulators' performance and engagement with stakeholders. The committee consists of 15 business, legal and consumer representatives who collectively cover the broad range of stakeholders that the ACCC engages with in undertaking our various functions. The committee is therefore well placed to provide feedback to the ACCC about our performance.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20150NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Agriculture Consultative Committee was established by the ACCC to provide advice and information on issues affecting the agriculture sector that fall within the scope of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act), and to provide a forum where competition and consumer law concerns related to the agriculture sector can be considered and addressed collaboratively.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer28/10/20150NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe advisory group focuses on stewardship of the tax system and discusses high level significant matters and potential improvements impacting the tax practitioner segment that are relevant to the operation of tax system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/201325NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Stewardship-committees/ATO-Tax-Practitioner-Advisory-Group-(ATPAG)/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe ACCC is a member of the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce, which was formed in March 2005 and which comprises 22 government regulatory agencies and departments with responsibility for consumer protection regarding frauds and scams. The ACFT also has a range of community, non-government and private sector organisations as partners in the effort to increase the level of scam awareness in the community. The purpose of the ACFT is to help government members work together to: - enhance the Australian and New Zealand governments' enforcement activity against frauds and scams - run an annual coordinated information campaign for consumers?the National Consumer Fraud Week (timed to coincide with Global Consumer Fraud Prevention Month) - involve the private sector and community groups in the information campaign and encourage them to share information they may have on scams and frauds - generate greater interest in research on consumer frauds and scams.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer16/03/20050NoNohttp://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/725675 TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) is the independent national regulator of charities. The ACNC has been set up to achieve the following objectives: - maintain, protect and enhance public trust and confidence in the sector through increased accountability and transparency - support and sustain a robust, vibrant, independent and innovative not-for-profit sector - promote the reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations on the sector. The ACNC Commissioner's position is established by section 110-5 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012.Act / RegulationAustralian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012, section 105-52/07/201212NoMinisterial54 488 464 865Australian Taxation OfficeGPO Box 5108MelbourneVIC3001Australiahttp://www.acnc.gov.au/http://www.acnc.gov.au/ACNC/About_ACNC/Corporate_info/Strat_Plan/ACNC/Edu/StratPlan_2012.aspxhttp://www.acnc.gov.au/ACNC/About_ACNC/Corporate_info/Annual_Reports/ACNC/Publications/ARlanding.aspx?hkey=e97a86cb-6218-4be1-8951-233f4f8f911b TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) Advisory Board supports and advises the Commissioner. The Board is appointed by the Minister and consists of up to eight 'general members' with expertise in the not-for-profit sector, law, taxation or accounting, and office holders. The Board also currently consists of four 'ex-officio members' who are appointed to the Board because they are the holder of a specified office.Act / RegulationAustralian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012, section 135-53/12/20128YesMinisterialAustralian Taxation Officehttp://www.acnc.gov.au TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Tribunal is an independent statutory tribunal that hears applications for the authorisation of company mergers and acquisitions which would otherwise be prohibited under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The Tribunal also considers appeals on certain decisions of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), 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. The Tribunal includes a President, and as many deputy presidents and other members as appointed by the Governor-General. The Tribunal does not publish or table an annual report but it is noted in the Federal Court of Australia Annual Report. The Federal Court of Australia provides secretariat support.Act / RegulationCompetition and Consumer Act 2010 (The Tribunal was created in 1966 as the Trade Practices Tribunal and was renamed the Australian Competition Tribunal in 1995)2/07/19660YesGovernor-General in CouncilNoANAOLevel 5 Roma Mitchell Commonwealth Law Courts BuildingAdelaideSAAustraliahttp://www.competitiontribunal.gov.au/ TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Energy Regulator regulates the electricity and gas industries, setting prices for using energy networks (electricity poles and wires and gas pipelines) to transport energy, and monitoring the wholesale electricity and gas markets to ensure suppliers comply with the National Electricity Law and Rules and the National Gas Law and Rules. The AER also regulates and monitors retail energy markets and enforces the National Energy Retail Law and the National Energy Retail Rules in SA, NSW, ACT and Tasmania. The AER Board has three members appointed by the Governor-General: one Commonwealth member, who must also be a member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), and two State and/or Territory members (sections 44AM-44AS of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010). The AER has an independent Board, with its staff, resources and facilities provided by the ACCC.Act / RegulationCompetition and Consumer Act 201023/05/20053YesGovernor-General in CouncilYes94 410 483 623Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionLevel 35, The Tower, 360 Elizabeth StMelbourne CentralVIC3000Australiahttp://www.aer.gov.au/http://www.accc.gov.au/publications/corporate-plan-prioritieshttp://www.accc.gov.au/publications/accc-aer-annual-report TreasuryB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingPart of the Department of the Treasury. 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. This is a non-statutory body.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/19240NoNo92 802 414 793Department of the TreasuryLangton CrescentParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.aga.gov.au TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office (AGCNCO) is an autonomous unit within the Productivity Commission whose role is to administer the Commonwealth's competitive neutrality complaints mechanism. Competitive neutrality policy aims to promote efficient competition between public and private businesses. Specifically, it seeks to ensure that government businesses do not enjoy competitive advantages over their private sector competitors simply by virtue of their public ownership.Act / RegulationProductivity Commission Act 199816/04/19980YesGovernor-General in CouncilProductivity CommissionLevel 2, 15 Moore StreetCanberra CityACT2600Australiahttp://www.pc.gov.au/agcnco TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Australian Government Financial Literacy Board is a non-statutory body that provides advice to government and ASIC on financial literacy issues. The Board comprises 13 members appointed by the Assistant Treasurer, usually for a term of 3 years. Members are appointed in their own right, rather than as representatives of particular organisations, and volunteer their services. The Board meets quarterly to discuss financial literacy initiatives as they relate to business, education and the community sector.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20060NoMinisterialNoAustralian Securities and Investments CommissionGPO Box 9827SydneyNSW2001Australiahttp://www.financialliteracy.gov.au/financial-literacy-boardhttp://www.financialliteracy.gov.au/strategy-and-action-plan/strategy-2014 TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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. 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).Act / RegulationFinancial Agreement Act11/04/20000NoOtherTBA TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is a: - Commonwealth advocate for small businesses and family enterprises; - contributor to the development of small business friendly Commonwealth laws and regulations; and - concierge for dispute resolution.Act / RegulationAustralian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Act 201511/03/20160NoOtherTBALevel 2, 15 Moore StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.asbfeo.gov.au TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Australian Statistics Advisory Council (ASAC) 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. Council comprises Chair, Australian Statistician and 10-22 other members, all appointed by the Treasurer.Act / RegulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics Act 197522/02/197722YesMinisterialYesAustralian Bureau of Statistics45 Benjamin WayBelconnenACT2617Australiahttp://www.asac.gov.auhttp://www.asac.gov.au/ASAC/ASACHome.nsf/home/Annual%20Report TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Board of Taxation is a non-statutory advisory body charged with contributing a business and broader community perspective to improving the design of taxation laws and their operation. The Board is tasked with advising the Treasurer on improving the general integrity and functioning of the taxation system and commissioning research and other studies on tax matters approved or referred to it by the Treasurer. The Board currently comprises of 11 members, eight of whom have been appointed from the non-government sector. There are three ex officio members - the Secretary to the Australian Treasury, the Commissioner of Taxation and the First Parliamentary Counsel. The Board will be supported by a secretariat provided by the Treasury, but may engage private sector consultants to assist it with its tasks.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/08/20000YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the TreasuryC/- The Treasury; Langton CrescentParkesACT2600Australiahttp://taxboard.gov.au/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationCCAAC is an expert advisory panel, which provides advice to the Minister for Small Business on consumer policy issues. CCAAC considers reports and papers referred to CCAAC by the Minister and report to the Minister on their likely consumer impacts; identify emerging issues impacting on consumers and draw those to the attention of the Minister; and investigates and reports to the Minister on consumer issues referred to CCAAC by the Minister.Minister21/05/199910NoMinisterialNohttp://ccaac.gov.au/ TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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. The Board is authorised to cancel or suspend, admonish, or reprimand, registered auditors and liquidators, and/or require them to give an undertaking. 14 members comprising a Chair, Deputy Chair, 6 as representatives of the accounting community and 6 as representatives of the business community. Required by the Corporations Act 2001, section 1292; and established by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, sections 203 to 223.Act / RegulationAustralian Securities and Investments Commission Act 200124/05/199114YesMinisterialYes, but not tabledLevel 5, 100 Market StreetSydneyNSW2001Australiahttp://www.caldb.gov.au/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationMembership includes members of tax, legal and accounting professional associations, business groups and Treasury. It meets routinely to oversee the ATO's consultation arrangements, co-ordinate consultation activities in a tripartite manner and progress resolution of the more significant taxation and superannuation system issues.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer29/11/201315NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Consultation-Steering-Group/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe 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.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/19980YesNo TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) is the coordinating body for Australia's main financial regulatory agencies. It is a non-statutory body whose role is to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of financial regulation and to promote stability of the Australian financial system. Its membership comprises the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which chairs the CFR; the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA); the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); and The Treasury. In the CFR, members share information, discuss regulatory issues and, if the need arises, coordinate responses to potential threats to financial stability. The CFR also advises Government on the adequacy of Australia's financial regulatory arrangements.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderRecommendation of the Financial System Inquiry in 1997 (the Wallis Committee), its key documents are MOUs between the four agencies2/05/19984NoOtherTBAhttp://www.cfr.gov.au/ TreasuryB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Council oversees the operation of the Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of COAG. It monitors the implementation of reforms to federal financial relations. It oversees the operation of the Goods and Services Tax . 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 on Federal Financial Relations but was renamed by COAG in 2013 as part of the streamlining of COAG Councils.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderIntergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations1/07/19990NoOtherTBANoLangton CrescentParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/ TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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. The Infrastructure Borrowings Tax Offset Scheme provides a tax rebate for approved infrastructure to the resident infrastructure lenders. 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.Act / RegulationDevelopment Allowance Authority Act 199230/06/19921NoGovernor-General in CouncilNoAustralian Taxation Office26 Narellan StreetCanberraACT2600Australia TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Council oversees the process for setting accounting and auditing standards, as well as providing strategic advice in relation to the quality of audits conducted by Australian auditors, and gives the Minister reports and advice on these matters. It also appoints members (other than the Chairs, who are appointed by the Minister) of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) (refer Section C). It also provides strategic oversight of AASB and AUASB priorities, business plans, budgets and staffing arrangements and determines their broad strategic direction. 19 members appointed by the Minister.Act / RegulationAustralian Securities and Investments Commission Act 20011/01/200019YesMinisterialNoDepartment of the TreasuryLangton CrescentCANBERRAACT2600Australiahttp://www.frc.gov.auhttp://www.frc.gov.au/about_the_frc/strategic-plan-2013-16/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) 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 Board is supported by the Department. The Board comprises of 5 part-time members appointed by the Treasurer, as well as the General Manager of the Foreign Investment and Trade Policy Division of the Department of the Treasury.Minister2/04/19766YesMinisterialYesLangton CrescentParkesACT2600Australiahttp://www.firb.gov.au/content/default.asphttp://firb.gov.au/about/publication TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Fuel Consultative Committee was established in 2010 to provide an opportunity for meaningful dialogue between the ACCC, the fuel industry, and motoring organisations. The information shared increases our understanding of fuel industry issues and assists us in undertaking our role on issues related to competition and consumer protection in the fuel industry.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/04/20100NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesOn 16 November 2014, G20 Leaders agreed to establish a Global Infrastructure Hub in Sydney to help implement the G20 multi-year infrastructure initiative. The Hub will work internationally to leverage greater private sector involvement in infrastructure. It will do this through information development, knowledge sharing, training and the implementation of leading practices. The Government will contribute $30 million to the establishment and operation of the Hub until 2018. Additional financial contributions, and in-kind resourcing, are also expected from other governments, international organisations, development banks and the private sector.Act / RegulationCompany Limited by Guarantee, the Treasurer gave notice pursuant to section 72 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 of the creation the Hub.16/11/20147NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive Officer TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe advisory group focuses on stewardship of the tax system and discusses high level significant matters based on GST product and potential improvements that are relevant to the tax system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/201016NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Stewardship-committees/GST-Advisory-Group/ TreasuryB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGHeads of Treasuries supports the Council on Federal Financial Relations. This forum is comprised of the Secretary to the Treasury, and State and Territory counterparts from each jurisdiction. Heads of Treasuries meets three or four times a year to discuss the general operation of the federal financial relations framework, current economic conditions and the fiscal outlook, tax and financial issues, and other matters referred to it by the Council or COAG.COAG1/01/20090NoNoLangton CrescentParkesACT2600Australia TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationOn 20 April 2016, the Australian Government announced a review of the financial system?s external dispute resolution and complaints framework. An expert panel comprised of Professor Ian Ramsay, Ms Julie Abramson and Mr Alan Kirkland is undertaking the review.Minister5/05/20163YesMinisterialNohttps://consult.treasury.gov.au/financial-system-division/dispute-resolution/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe liaison group focuses on stewardship of the tax system and discusses high level significant matters based on the individuals' market group and potential improvements that are relevant to the tax system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer13/09/201215NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Stewardship-committees/Individual-Taxpayer-Liaison-Group/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Infrastructure Consultative Committee was set up in 2006 to facilitate discussions on the broad issues of infrastructure and infrastructure regulation. The committee was selected to be representative of the diversity of infrastructure interests and includes representatives from energy, telecommunication, water, rail, ports, and airports.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer30/03/20060NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe liaison group focuses on stewardship of the tax system based on the large business market group and discusses high level significant matters and potential improvements that are relevant to the tax system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/201319NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Stewardship-committees/Large-Business-Liaison-Group/ TreasuryB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Legislative and Governance Forum for Corporations (LG Forum), previously known as the Ministerial Council for Corporations (MINCO), was established by the Heads of Agreement of June 1990 between Australian Government, State and Northern Territory Ministers on future corporate regulation in Australia and the subsequent Corporations Agreements. The LG Forum's principal function is to consider amendments to the legislation governing corporations and financial services including consumer credit, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Current priorities include amending the Corporations Agreement 2002 to reflect the Forum's name change and terms of reference, and to make technical amendments.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership29/06/19909NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNo TreasuryB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Legislative and Governance Forum on Consumer Affairs consists of all Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for fair trading and consumer protection laws. Legislative and Governance Forum on Consumer Affairs (CAF) was formerly known as the Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA). CAF's objective is to improve consumer well-being through consumer empowerment and protection, fostering effective competition and enabling the confident participation of consumers in markets in which both consumers and suppliers trade fairly.COAG2/07/199310NoCommonwealth / State / Territory Minister(s)NoDepartment of the Treasuryhttp://www.consumerlaw.gov.au/content/Content.aspx?doc=ministerial_council.htm TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe peak liaison group focuses on stewardship of the superannuation system based on the superannuation product and discusses high level significant matters and potential improvements that are relevant to the Superannuation system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer3/12/201321NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Stewardship-committees/National-Superannuation-Industry-Advisory-Group/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe peak liaison group focuses on stewardship of the tax system and discusses high level significant matters and potential improvements that are relevant to the tax system. Membership is made up of senior members of the ATO, representatives of major tax, law and accounting professional associations as well as representatives from the Treasury.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/198415NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/Tax-professionals/Consultation--Tax-practitioners/National-Tax-Liaison-Group-(NTLG)/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe advisory group focuses on stewardship of the tax system and discusses high level significant matters based on the not-for-profit segment and potential improvements that are relevant to the tax system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/11/201319NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Stewardship-committees/Not-for-profit-Advisory-Group/ TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Payments System Board's responsibilities and powers are set out in separate Acts: Reserve Bank Act 1959; Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998; Payment Systems and Netting Act 1998; and Part 7.3 of the Corporations Act 2001. The Payments System Board governs the payments system policy of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The membership of the Payments System Board is specified in section 25A of the Reserve Bank Act 1959: the Governor of the RBA (Chair of the Payments System Board); one representative of the RBA (who is appointed by the Governor and who must be either a member of the Reserve Bank Board or a member of the RBA service; Deputy Chair of the Payments System Board); one representative of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority - APRA (who is appointed by APRA and who must be either an APRA member or an APRA staff member); and up to five other members (who are appointed by the Treasurer for a term of up to five years).Act / RegulationReserve Bank Act 19592/07/19988YesMinisterialYesReserve Bank of Australia TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe expert panel was established in response to the Review of Treasury's Macroeconomic Forecasting Capabilities conducted in 2015-16. The panel assists Treasury with technical macroeconomic issues, including its development of a wider range of techniques to forecast the Australian economy, a key recommendation of the review. The panel is comprised of eight members, including academics and external macroeconomic experts with specialist knowledge in macroeconomic modelling. It meets once or twice a year, and is consulted by Treasury on an ad hoc basis.Minister24/08/20168NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive Officerhttp://www.treasury.gov.au/ConsultationsandReviews/Reviews/2016/Review-of-the-Treasurys-Macroeconomic-Forecasting-Capabilities/Expert-panel TreasuryB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingThe purpose of Scamwatch is to help you recognise a scam and avoid it where possible. Self-defence is the best defence. The ACCC works with state and territory consumer protection agencies and other government agencies to promote awareness in the community about scams. The Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce (ACFT) coordinates this work. The ACCC's role extends beyond preventing scams and includes other areas of consumer protection, infrastructure regulation, cartels and other forms of anti-competitive conduct. The ACCC does not give legal advice.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20060Australian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://scamwatch.gov.au/ TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Small Business and Franchising Consultative Committee was established by the ACCC to provide a forum where competition and consumer law concerns related to the small business and franchising sectors could be discussed by industry and government.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer19/11/19960NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe liaison group focuses on stewardship of the tax system and discusses high level significant matters based on the small business market group and potential improvements that are relevant to the tax system.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/07/201319NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoAustralian Taxation Officehttps://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/Consultation-groups/Stewardship-committees/Small-Business-Liaison-Group/ TreasuryB. SecondaryG. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAGThe Report on Government Services is produced under the direction of the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision (SCRGSP). The Steering Committee has 22 members from across the federal and State and Territory Governments. Secretariat support is provided by the Productivity Commission. 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.COAG2/07/19930NoLevel 12, 530 Collins StMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.pc.gov.au/gsp/review TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Tribunal reviews complaints about superannuation funds, annuities, deferred annuities, and retirement savings accounts. Tribunal consists of a Chair, Deputy Chair (appointed by the Governor-General) and at least 7 other members appointed by the Treasurer. Secretariat services provided by ASIC.Act / RegulationSuperannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 19931/07/19942NoGovernor-General in CouncilYesANAODepartment of the TreasuryLevel 7, 120 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.sct.gov.au/http://www.sct.gov.au/downloads/annual-reports TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) has established the SCT Advisory Council to strengthen the SCT's governance. It brings together eight industry representatives from across the superannuation industry to provide strategic advice and stakeholder feedback to the SCT chairperson, with regards to accessibility, independence, fairness, accountability, efficiency and the tribunal's effectiveness.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer2/05/20131NoBoard / Committee / Chairperson / CouncilNoANAOSuperannuation Complaints TribunalLevel 7, 120 Collins StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australia TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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 (Department of the Treasury employees). The Panel has the power to make orders to protect the rights of persons (especially target company shareholders) during a takeover bid.Act / RegulationAustralian Securities and Investments Commission Act 1989 and continued in existence by s 261 of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 200127/06/19890YesGovernor-General in CouncilYesANAODepartment of the TreasuryLevel 10, 63 Exhibition StreetMelbourneVIC3000Australiahttp://www.takeovers.gov.au/http://www.takeovers.gov.au/content/resources/reports/annual_reports.aspx TreasuryB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is a national body responsible for the registration and regulation of tax practitioners. The TPB is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA), including the Code of Professional Conduct (Code). The TPB consists of a 7-member Board (part-time) and Chair appointed by the Assistant Treasurer and staff made available by the Commissioner of Taxation (from the ATO).Act / RegulationTax Agent Services Act 2009, Division 6026/03/20097YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive Officerhttp://www.tpb.gov.au TreasuryB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe 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. 12 members, comprising representatives of government and professional organisations related to accounting and auditing standards within Australia and New Zealand.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderA bilateral agreement between Australia and New Zealand2/07/200414NoCommonwealth / State / Territory - Senior Executive OfficerNohttp://ttaasag.treasury.gov.au/default.asp TreasuryB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe role of the Council is to promote a joint approach to trans-Tasman banking supervision that delivers a seamless regulatory environment. Secretaries of the Australian and New Zealand Treasuries and officials representing the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Australian Securities and Investments Commission and Financial Markets Authority (NZ). Established under a bilateral agreement between Australia and New Zealand.International Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderTreasurer and New Zealand Finance Minister who agreed on a Terms of Reference2/02/20057NoOtherTBANohttp://www.cfr.gov.au/about-cfr/financial-distress-planning-management/trans-tasman-council-on-banking-supervision.html TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Utility Regulators Forum was established in 1997 to encourage cooperation between Commonwealth, state and territory based regulators.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/19970NoNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Wholesale Telecommunications Consultative Forum was established in 2012 to provide an opportunity for meaningful dialogue between the ACCC and the telecommunications industry. It also provides information to increase the ACCC's understanding of structural separation and migration issues and so assist the ACCC in undertaking its role under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and Telecommunications Act 1997.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20120NoNoAustralian Competition and Consumer Commissionhttp://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees TreasuryC. OtherI. Subsidiaries of Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth CompaniesNote Printing Australia Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The company manufactures Australia's banknotes. 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. The 5 directors are appointed by the Reserve Bank. The Assistant Governor (Currency) of the RBA is the Chair of the board. One member of the Reserve Bank Board currently serves on the NPA Board.Corporations Act 2001 / Company / Trust Deed / Partnership1/07/199810YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerYes, but not tabledANAO86 082 630 671Reserve Bank of Australia1-9 Potter StreetCraigieburnVIC3064Australiahttp://www.noteprinting.com/index1.shtmlhttp://www.noteprinting.com/about-npa-history-and-management.shtml YesVeterans' AffairsA. PrincipalA. Non Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) is a primary service delivery agency responsible for developing and implementing programs that assist the veteran and defence force communities. DVA also provides administrative support and staff for the Repatriation Commission and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC). The Department also administers other legislation, including the Defence Service Homes Act 1918 and the War Graves Act 1980.Constitution and Administrative Arrangement Orders8/04/1918Social Security and Welfare; Education; Other Economic Affairs; General Public Services; Housing and Community Amenities; Recreation and Culture; HealthYes - Department1,853YesANAO23 964 290 82410,892,506437,559Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCanberraACT2601Australiahttp://www.dva.gov.auhttp://www.dva.gov.au/about-dva/publications-and-forms/corporate/corporate-planhttp://www.dva.gov.au/about-dva/accountability-and-reporting/veterans-affairs-portfolio-annual-reportshttp://www.dva.gov.au /about-dva/accountability-and-reporting/budget Veterans' AffairsA. PrincipalB. Corporate Commonwealth EntityGGSMaterialThe Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.Act / RegulationAustralian War Memorial Act 19801/07/1980Recreation and CultureYes - Statutory Agency283YesANAO64 909 221 25756,39068,947Treloar CrescentCampbellACT2612Australiahttp://www.awm.gov.auhttp://www.awm.gov.au/about/documents/http://www.awm.gov.au/about/documents/ Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Inter-Departmental Task Force consists of representation from a number of Commonwealth Government departments and agencies, as well as most national cultural institutions to provide advice and updates on Anzac Centenary related projects and initiativePrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/201230NoOtherRelevant DepartmentsNoDepartment of Veterans' Affairs21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Board assesses projects and makes recommendations to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs for project funding from the Anzac Centenary Public FundMinister7/03/20145YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Veterans' Affairs21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Anzac Centenary State, Territory and Local Government (STLG) Working Group was created in 2012 as one of six groups to provide subject matter expertise and recommendations to the Anzac Centenary Advisory Board regarding independent and cross-jurisdictional planning and preparation for the Anzac Centenary (2014-2018). As ACAB has disbanded the STLG meet to share and discuss Anzac Centenary arrangements and events. STLG membership consists of senior state and territory government representatives who are responsible for the planning and implementation of Anzac Centenary commemorative activities in there respective jurisdictions.Agreement / Treaty / Council OrderInitially created as a sub-committee of the Anzac Centenary Advisory Board1/01/201215NoOtherRelevant DepartmentsNoDepartment of Veterans' Affairs21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe board considers applications for "Saluting Their Service" Community Commemorative Grants and Major Commemorative Grants against guidelines and advises the Department on recommendations to make to the MinisterPrincipal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer7/07/19976NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Veterans' Affairs21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryF. Non Statutory - Function w Separate BrandingEconomical home insurance, and a range of other insurances, is available to current and former ADF members who are eligible under the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS). Eligible members of both the Permanent Forces and the Reserves are able to access the Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme (DSHIS) as an additional benefit. DSHIS is an Australian Government scheme administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The following are eligible to take out policies with Defence Service Homes Insurance: - An Australian veteran - Current or former ADF members, Reservists or Peacekeepers - Widows or widowers of any of the above - Members of the ex-service community - Those that provide services to the above communities DSHIS reduces the risk of under insurance by estimating the replacement cost of your home for you. We also include an amount to cover those extra expenses you may incur if you have to re-build such as temporary accommodation, demolition costs and extra costs related to re-building.Act / RegulationDefence Service Homes Act 19186/03/19190YesANAO97 191 187 638Department of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Director of the Office of Australian War Graves is a statutory office holder. The Office of Australian War Graves acts as an agent of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) to maintain war cemeteries and memorials and individual war graves (in Australia and the region) for members of the Commonwealth forces, who died during the First and Second World Wars, commemorates eligible veterans who died post-war and whose deaths were caused by their war service and builds and maintains official Australian memorials overseas.Act / RegulationWar Graves Act 19801/07/19751YesNo, but disclosed in parent's financial statementsDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, 121 Marcus Clarke StreetCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.dva.gov.au/commemorations-memorials-and-war-graves/office-australian-war-graves Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe role of the DVA and Defence Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC) is to act in an advisory capacity to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and Defence on rehabilitation matters. Issues are brought to the RAC that require expert opinion and discussion, thereby assisting DVA and Defence in making informed choices regarding their rehabilitation programs, policies and practice. The RAC also provides a forum for identifying new Australian and international research and best practice activities in rehabilitation. The RAC membership consists of professionals with expertise in mental health, rehabilitation medicine, psychiatry, allied health, and medical, psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/07/200415NoPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsCnr of Bunda and Genge StreetsCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.dva.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/rehabilitation/rehabilitation-service-providers#rac Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe DVA Health Consultative Forum will promote and support collaboration and partnership between DVA and peak bodies representing the health sector. The key focus for the Committee will be to address health issues of strategic importance to the ex-service and defence communities, and to assist DVA in setting strategic health directions for the medium to long term. The Committee will be a consultative forum and not a decision making body.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer24/09/201513YesOtherPeak body nominations (external committee members) endorsed by Assistant Secretary, Programme Management Branch (note, sitting fees will only be paid where members are not paid employees of their association)NoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Human Research Ethics Committee's primary role is to protect the welfare and rights of veterans and their eligible dependants in all relevant research proposals. The committee considers research proposals from an ethical, moral and social perspective. It considers all research proposals involving a direct approach to members of the veteran community and their eligible dependants during the collection of veterans' personal information, and/or access to and use of DVA data (including data to be used for mail-outs). The committee comprises mainly veterans and former members of the ADF and is constituted in accordance with National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines for human research ethics committees. Membership includes: a chairperson; a layman and a laywoman; two people with knowledge and current experience in areas of relevant research; a doctor; a minister of religion, and a lawyer. The DVA provides two ex-officio members and secretariat support for the committee.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/197610YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThis forum is intended to enhance the capacity of the Repatriation Commission and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission to address issues of strategic importance to the ex-service and defence communities and assist in setting strategic directions for the medium to long term, including: - acting as the main forum for dialogue between the Military Rehabilitation Compensation Commission (MRCC), Repatriation Commission, Department of Veterans' Affairs and the leadership of the ESO and Defence communities; - providing advice on how government can better facilitate a common approach to veteran and ex-service issues against the current background of ageing members, declining membership and multiple ex-service organisations not necessarily united in their common concerns; - guiding strategic directions for the portfolio; and - serving as the main body for consultation under the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 on the development of legislative instruments impacting members of the ex-service and defence communities under: - the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986; - Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; - Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988; - Defence Service Homes Act 1918. - War Graves Act 1980.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/04/200920NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsCnr of Bunda and Genge StreetsCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/consultation-ex-service-community Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Committee comprises representatives of ex-service organisations which represent the interests of participant groups in the Gulf War Study. The Gulf War Health Study examined the long term effects of service in the Gulf War, particularly physical exposure. Serum samples were taken from participants. These samples are stored under contract with DVA. This committee examines the management of this storage and advises the MRCC on any research proposals to use the remaining serum.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20086NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerYes, but not tabledDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC) administers benefits under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 and Part XI of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRCA). The MRCC functions are: - to make determinations relating to the acceptance of liability for service related conditions, the payment of compensation, and the provision of treatment and rehabilitation; - to minimise the duration and severity of service related conditions and promoting the return to suitable work; - to promote the research into the health of members and former members, the prevention of injury and disease and rehabilitation; - to provide advice to the ministers and departmental secretaries of Veterans' Affairs and Defence, the Chief of the Defence Force and the Service Chiefs, either on request or on its own initiative; and - to undertake other functions that may be conferred on it. There are six part-time members, comprising the President of the Repatriation Commission, the Deputy President of the Repatriation Commission, the Repatriation Commissioner, a person nominated by the Minister for Employment, and two persons nominated by the Minister for Defence. The Commission is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department.Act / RegulationMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 200427/04/20046NoGovernor-General in CouncilNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsCnr of Bunda and Genge StreetsCanberra CityACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe forum will: - be a link between ex-service organisations (ESOs), providers and the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) in the dissemination of information on health, aged and community care issues and mental and social health policy; - provide information on the current and future aged care needs of veterans and war widow/ers and other members of the ex-service and defence community including carers; - be a conduit for developing and proposing better practice residential and community care arrangements for the ex-service community; - influence future policy directions regarding ageing for the ex-service community; - monitor developments in the aged care industry and the aged care needs of the ex-service community, including access to residential care; and - consider how DVA better supports people at home with community support.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20149NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoESO (Ex-Service Organisation) Round TableCnr of Bunda and Genge StreetsCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/consultation-ex-service-community Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Pay for Performance Advisory Committee provides expertise to guide the implementation, ongoing development, review and evaluation of both Commissions' pay for performance framework for private hospitals with a strong clinical focus on the performance measures. The framework provides a financial incentive to private hospitals to improve care for our veterans, in particular those with chronic conditions. Representatives ensure that policy, technical and health industry perspectives are considered throughout the various stages of pay for performance.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer4/12/20080YesPortfolio SecretaryNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe role of the PMAC on Veterans' Mental Health is to advise the Prime Minister, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Government on high level strategic and complex matters relating to the mental health of veterans and their families, particularly those relating to former serving personnel with service after 1975.Minister13/03/201412YesPrime MinisterNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 6, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australiahttp://www.pmac.dva.gov.au/ Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Repatriation Commission is responsible under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) for granting pensions, allowances and other benefits, and to provide treatment for veterans, their dependants and other eligible persons. In addition, the Repatriation Commission will advise the Minister for Veterans' Affairs on the operation of the VEA and generally to administer the VEA subject to the control of the Minister. There are three full-time members of the Repatriation Commission; the President, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Veteran's Affairs and the Chair of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC), the Deputy President and the Repatriation Commissioner. The Commission is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department.Act / RegulationAustralian Soldiers' Repatriation Act 19201/07/19205YesGovernor-General in CouncilYesANAODepartment of Veterans' AffairsCnr of Bunda and Genge StreetsCanberra CityACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe 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 Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 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. 5 part-time members appointed by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs.Act / RegulationVeterans? Entitlements Act 1986 (the VE Act), section 196A30/06/19945YesMinisterialYesANAO23 964 290 824Department of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, 259 Queen StreetBrisbaneQLD4000Australiahttp://www.rma.gov.auhttp://www.rma.gov.au/pubs/main.htm Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Repatriation Pharmaceutical Reference Committee (RPRC) advises the Repatriation Commission and the Minister on the clinical appropriateness of the range of items available under the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The Committee ensures that the listed items and their conditions of supply are the most appropriate to meet the special and individual needs of entitled veterans and war widow(ers). The RPRC membership comprises clinical experts from various medical specialties such as geriatrics, oncology, palliative care, pharmacology and psychiatry and are nominated by various independent representative bodies.OtherRepatriation Commission1/07/198215YesOtherTBANo23 964 290 824Department of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationProvides the rigorous accountability of the DVA strategic research model, which oversights the development, governance and monitoring of all research activities undertaken or commissioned by DVA. The Research Board assists the Repatriation Commission and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission to ensure efficient use of research resources by oversighting the shared research agenda with the Department of Defence, consistent with the Government's election commitment to recognise the unique nature of military service.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/07/20136NoOtherRepatriation Commission and the Military Rehabilitation & Compensation CommissionNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides advice on scientific matters related to the conduct of the study. The SAC reports to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). The SAC also: - assists DVA and the research organisations in aligning research to the study's methodology. - monitors progress of the study from a scientific viewpoint. - provides regular reports to the Consultative Forum through the Independent Scientific Adviser. - reviews the research for accuracy and validity.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer28/01/20143YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides advice on scientific matters related to the conduct of the study. The SAC reports to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). The SAC also: - assists DVA and the research organisations in aligning research to the study's methodology. - monitors progress of the study from a scientific viewpoint. - provides regular reports to the Consultative Forum through the Independent Scientific Adviser. - reviews the research for accuracy and validity.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer15/10/20144YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides advice on scientific matters related to the conduct of the study. The SAC reports to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). The SAC also: - assists DVA and the research organisations in aligning research to the study's methodology. - monitors progress of the study from a scientific viewpoint. - provides regular reports to the Consultative Forum through the Independent Scientific Adviser. - reviews the research for accuracy and validity.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer5/06/20148YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides advice on scientific matters related to the conduct of the study. The SAC reports to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). The SAC also: - assists DVA and the research organisations in aligning research to the study's methodology. - monitors progress of the study from a scientific viewpoint. - provides regular reports to the Consultative Forum through the Independent Scientific Adviser. - reviews the research for accuracy and validity.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20086YesCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Council reviews Statements of Principles and decisions of the Repatriation Medical Authority. 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 registered medical practitioners, or medical scientists, with at least 10 years experience. Section 196ZE of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 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. Part-time members are appointed by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Members numbers vary from time to time as needed for new reviews.Act / RegulationVeterans? Entitlements Act 198630/06/19940YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Veterans' Affairshttp://www.smrc.gov.au Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryH. Inter Jurisdictional and International BodiesThe state forums provide a link for Ex Service Organisations (ESOs) into the Department and are an avenue for Deputy Commissioners to address ESO leaders and to deliver a consistent message to the ex-service community. There is one major forum in each State or Territory. Regional and local level consultation continues to be a part of the consultation arrangements with the ex-service community in each State or Territory. Membership will be drawn from some or all of the following: - Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Women (TPI); - Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association Inc; - Australian Veterans' and Defence Services Council (AVADSC); - Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA); - Legacy; - Partners of Veterans' Association (PVA); - Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL); - Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia (VVAA); - Vietnam Veterans Federation of Australia (VVFA); and - War Widows Guild of Australia. The local Deputy Commissioner chairs the forum and is responsible for appointing members in consultation with the Secretary and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs.Minister1/07/20090NoNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsState Dependant Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe study of Health Outcomes in Aircraft Maintenance Personnel (SHOAMP) Serum Management Committee comprises representatives of ex-service organisations which represent the interests of participant groups in the SHOAMP Study. The SHOAMP Health Study is examining the long term health effects and outcomes in Aircraft maintenance personnel. Serum samples were taken from participants. Samples are stored under contract with DVA. The Committee examines the management of this storage and advices the MRCC on any research proposals to use the remaining serum.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/20086NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerYes, but not tabledDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) National Advisory Committee provides quality, independent, consultation based advice to the Minister on the effectiveness of the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS). The VVCS provides counselling and group programs to Australian veterans, peacekeepers, submariners, reservists and their families. It is a specialised, free and confidential Australia-wide service.Cabinet2/07/19819YesMinisterialNoDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 6, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australiahttp://www.vvcs.gov.au/AboutVVCS/national-advisory-committee.htm Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education Training Scheme (MRCAETS) State Boards are compensatory schemes that provide financial assistance, student support services, guidance and counselling for eligible children to help them achieve their full potential in education and career training. The VCES was established under the provisions of Part VII of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and was prepared in accordance with section 117 of the Act by the Repatriation Commission and approved by the Minister. VCES was formerly known as the Soldier's Children Education Scheme. The MRCAETS is modelled on the VCES. The MRCAETS was established under Division VI of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and was prepared in accordance with section 258 of the Act by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC) and approved by the Minister. Board members are nominated for the positions and may have experience in education and counselling, or may represent educational, counselling and ex-service organisations and serve in an honorary capacity. The VCES and MRCAETS boards in each state are comprised of the same members and perform the same functions.Act / RegulationPart VII of the Veterans? Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) Division VI of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)1/01/199315NoOtherVCES members appointed by Repatriation Commission MRCAETS members appointed by Military Rehabilitation and Compensation CommissionNoDepartment of Veterans' Affairs Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationVeteran Mental Health Clinical Reference Group is to provide expert advice to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and the Department of Defence on mental health matters relating to veterans including current serving and reservists. The members will have strong clinical service expertise, be recognised as experts in their field, and have experience in providing expert advice. It is also a requirement that members of the group have a strong understanding of veteran mental health issues, including the contemporary cohort. Members are appointed to the group as individuals rather than representatives of any organisation. All appointments will be made by the Secretary of DVA, and the Minister will subsequently be advised. Additions or amendments are at the discretion of the Secretary. The group is supported by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer27/05/201317YesPortfolio SecretaryYes, but not tabledDepartment of Veterans' AffairsLevel 8, Gnabra Building, 21 Genge StreetCivicACT2601Australia Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryE. Statutory Office Holder Offices and CommitteesThe Veterans' Review Board (VRB) is part of the Repatriation determining system but is independent of the Repatriation Commission and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The VRB is a tribunal created by Parliament to review decisions about Repatriation pensions (other than service pensions) and attendant allowance. It aims to provide correct, high quality, impartial decisions in a timely and efficient manner. The VRB is made up of staff who manage its affairs and assist members, and panels of members who hear and decide applications for review. A panel consists of up to three persons with a wide range of skills, including service experience and legal qualifications. All panel members are independent persons appointed by the Governor General.Act / RegulationThe Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986, subsection 134(1) formally titled the Veterans' Review originally established under the Repatriation Act 19201/01/198543YesGovernor-General in CouncilYes23 964 290 824Department of Veterans' Affairs280 Elizabeth StreetSurry HillsNSW2010Australiahttp://www.vrb.gov.au Veterans' AffairsB. SecondaryD. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder ConsultationThe Younger Veterans - Contemporary Needs Forum (YVF) is intended to: - assist in identifying priority emerging issues for veterans across the age and conflict spectrum particularly in the areas of mental and social health; - assist in identifying emerging issues for veteran's families and support networks; - identify and analyse trends across veteran cohorts and geography and raise awareness of these increasing and common issues with subject-matter experts from the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and other state or Commonwealth government departments and agencies as appropriate; - assist in identifying opportunities for increased engagement with younger veterans who are geographically dislocated or not affiliated with ex-service organisations, through the appropriate media and internet technology; - enhance ex-service community's understanding of DVA's service delivery performance through information sharing and improved communication between DVA and the ex-service community; and - identify and provide recommendations for improvements in DVA's operational policy to promote quality and accountability in service delivery.Principal Body / Management Board / Senior Executive Officer1/01/201414NoCommissioner / CEO / Senior Executive OfficerNoESO (Ex-Service Organisation) Round TableCnr of Bunda and Genge StreetsCanberra CityACT2601Australiahttp://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/consultation-ex-service-community