Appendix 1

Administrative Arrangements Order for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

[Extract from the Administrative Arrangements Order, amended by an Order in Council on 1 May 2008]

PART 16 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
Counter terrorism policy co-ordination
National security policy co-ordination
Work and family policy co-ordination
Privacy
Freedom of information
Management of government records
Old Parliament House

Legislation administered by the Minister

Administrative Arrangements Act 1987
Archives Act 1983
Auditor-General Act 1997
Australian Capital Territory Government Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 1994
Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981, Part III
Defence Act 1903, Part IIIAAA insofar as it relates to the powers or functions of the Prime Minister as an authorising minister
Family Law Act 1975, Part XIVA
Flags Act 1953
Freedom of Information Act 1982, except to the extent administered by the Attorney-General
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
Privacy Act 1988, except to the extent administered by the Attorney-General
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

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