Appendix 2

Extract from the Administrative Arrangement Orders, 18 December 2003 (amended by Orders in Council dated 24 June and 21 July 2004), p.28

PART 14 - THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

Matters dealt with by the Department

Co-ordination of Government administration
Assistance to Cabinet and its Committees
Policy advice and administrative support to the Prime Minister
Intergovernmental relations and communications with State and Territory Governments
Australian honours and symbols policy
Government ceremonial and hospitality
Status of women
Co-ordination of Government communications and advertising
Counter terrorism policy co-ordination

Legislation administered by the Minister

Administrative Arrangements Act 1987
Auditor-General Act 1997
Australian Capital Territory Government Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 1994
Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981, Part III
Flags Act 1953
Governor-General Act 1974
House of Representatives (Quorum) Act 1989
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986
Office of National Assessments Act 1977
Ombudsman Act 1976
Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (Repeal) Act 1986
Parliamentary Presiding Officers Act 1965
Public Service Act 1999
Resource Assessment Commission Act 1989
Royal Commissions Act 1902
Royal Powers Act 1953
Royal Style and Titles Act 1973
Senate (Quorum) Act 1991