Monitor No. 11 1999 (Part B)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Cadet Forces Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.1) Statutory Rules 1999 No.152
Defence Act 1903 Naval Defence Act 1910 Air Force Act 1923
Made	7/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Extend the appointment of an instructor for a specified period.

Defence Determination 1999/25
*Defence Act 1903*
Made	28/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Varies the contribution rates for housing assistance.

Defence Determination 1999/26
*Defence Act 1903*
Made	12/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Authorises annual increases in certain allowances for ADF personnel serving in isolated and remote localities in Australia.

Defence Determination 1999/27
*Defence Act 1903*
Made	16/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends the bonus scheme for the retention of qualified medical and dental officers.

Defence Determination 1999/28
*Defence Act 1903*
Made	19/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Varies the Port Wakefield Allowance.

Defence Determination 1999/29
*Defence Act 1903*
Made	20/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Authorises conditions of service for staff serving with the United National Assistance Mission in East Timor.

Defence Determination 1999/30
*Defence Act 1903*
Made	29/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Implements an annual review of the rates of contribution for meals and living-in accommodation for ADF members on leave without pay.

Military Superannuation and Benefits Amendment Trust Deed 1999 (No.2) under s.5 of the *Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991*
*Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991*
Made	28/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends provisions in the MSB Rules dealing with preserved benefits.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND YOUTH AFFAIRS

Determination No.1999/1 – Determination of Education Institutions and Courses under subsections 3(1) and 5D(1) of the *Student Assistance Act 1973*
*Student Assistance Act 1973*
Made	22/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends an incorrect reference.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE

Declaration (99/ESP5) under s.18(1) of the *Endangered Species Protection Act 1992*
*Endangered Species Protection Act 1992*
Made	21/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends the schedule of endangered species by deleting the Pacific or Olive Ridley Turtle and adding the Flatback Turtle.

National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure under s.14(1) of the *National Environment Protection Council Act 1994*
*National Environment Protection Council Act 1994*
Made	2/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Formulates measures relating to re-use and recycling of used packaging materials.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Adult Disability Assessment Amendment Determination 1999 (No.1) under s.38C of the *Social Security Act 1991*
*Social Security Act 1991*
Made	22/06/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides that decisions of the Secretary are subject to merit review.

Childcare Assistance (Fee Relief) Amendment Guidelines (No.1) 1999 under s.12A of the *Child Care Act 1972*
*Child Care Act 1972*
Made	20/06/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for childcare assistance to be paid where the dependent child is absent under a court order.

Childcare Assistance (Fee Relief) Amendment Guidelines (No.2) 1999 under s.12A of the *Child Care Act 1972*
*Child Care Act 1972*
Made	7/06/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for childcare assistance to be paid during a period of local emergency.

Child Disability Assessment Determination 1999 under s.38D of the *Social Security Act 1991*
*Social Security Act 1991*
Made	28/06/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for assessment for the purposes of payment of the child disability allowance.

Housing Assistance (Form of Agreement) Determination 1999 under s.5(1) of the *Housing Assistance Act 1996*
*Housing Assistance Act 1996*
Made	29/06/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Establishes agreement between the Commonwealth and the States/Territories regarding housing.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Determination 1999/01 to Establish a Special Account under s.20 of the *Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997*
*Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997*
Made	6/08/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for a special account for Centrelink.

Financial Management and Accountability Orders (Amendment) 1999 under s.63 of the *Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997*
*Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997*
Made	29/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Repeal Orders relating to Comcover.

Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) (1999-2000 Continuing Contributions) Declaration 1999 Statutory Rules 1999 No.135
*Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) Act 1988*
Made	20/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Vary periodic contributions.

Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) (1999-2000 First Interest Factor) Declaration 1999 Statutory Rules 1999 No.136
*Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) Act 1988*
Made	20/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Declare the first interest rate factor on contributions for the 1999-2000 financial year.

Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) (1999-2000 Second Interest Factor) Declaration 1999 Statutory Rules 1999 No.137
*Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) Act 1988*
Made	20/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Declare the second interest rate factor on contributions for the 1999-2000 financial year.

Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) (Penalty Interest) Amendment Determination 1999 (No.1) Statutory Rules 1999 No.138
*Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) Act 1988*
Made	20/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provide the formula used to calculate penalty interest during the 1999-2000 financial year.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AGED CARE

Australian Hearing Services Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.1) Statutory Rules 1999 No.139
*Australian Hearing Services Act 1991*
Made	29/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provide for a hearing aid service charge and a hearing aid replacement charge.

Declaration No.PB 7 of 1999 under s.85(2) of the *National Health Act 1953*
*National Health Act 1953*
Made	13/07/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends the schedule of drugs and medicinal preparations available as pharmaceutical benefits.

Declaration No.PB 8 of 1999 under s.85(2AA) of the *National Health Act 1953*
*National Health Act 1953*
Made	13/07/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Specifies a drug no longer available as a pharmaceutical benefit.

Declared Hearing Services Amendment Determination 1999 (No.1) under subsections 9(4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) of the *Australian Hearing Services Act 1991*
*Australian Hearing Services Act 1991*
Made	24/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Prescribes a charge for a replacement hearing device, and the requirements to be fulfilled in applying for such a replacement.

Determination No.IHS7/1999 under paragraph (bj) of Schedule 1 of the *National Health Act 1953*
*National Health Act 1953*
Made	30/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Sets the level of benefits payable by registered health benefits organisations in respect of episodes of hospital treatment provided to contributors.

Determination No.IHS8/1999 under paragraph (bj) of Schedule 1 of the *National Health Act 1953*
*National Health Act 1953*
Made	22/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends the minimum levels of benefit payable by a registered health benefit organisation in relation to overnight hospital accommodation for public hospitals in New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

Determination No.IHS9/1999 under paragraph (bj) of Schedule 1 of the *National Health Act 1953*
*National Health Act 1953*
Made	22/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends the minimum levels of benefit payable by a registered health benefit organisation in relation to same day hospital accommodation for public hospitals in New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

Determination No.PB 9 of 1999 under paragraph 98C(1)(b) of the *National Health Act 1953*
*National Health Act 1953*
Made	13/07/99
Tabled	10/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Sets out the conditions under which payments will be made in respect of the supply of pharmaceutical benefits by approved pharmacists and approved medical practitioners.

Health Insurance Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.3) Statutory Rules 1999 No.157
*Health Insurance Act 1973*
Made	21/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Among other things, prescribes an administering body and qualification for the new specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Hearing Services Amendment Rules of Conduct 1999 (No.1) under s.17(1) of the *Hearing Services Administration Act 1997*
*Hearing Services Administration Act 1997*
Made	23/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Prescribes an annual maintenance fee for hearing devices supplied to voucher holders free of charge, and a charge for a replacement hearing device, together with requirements to be fulfilled in applying for such a replacement.

Hearing Services (Participants in the Voucher System) Amendment Determination 1999 (No.1) under s.13(1) of the *Hearing Services Administration Act 1997*
*Hearing Services Administration Act 1997*
Made	23/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for a Statutory Declaration to be submitted when a hearing device is destroyed, lost or damaged.

Hearing Services Voucher Amendment Rules 1999 (No.1) under s.11(1) of the *Hearing Services Administration Act 1997*
*Hearing Services Administration Act 1997*
Made	23/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for a Statutory Declaration to be submitted when a hearing device is destroyed, lost or damaged.

National Health Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.2) Statutory Rules 1999 No.140
*National Health Act 1953*
Made	29/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Make various changes to the definition of health insurance business in Regulation 48 of the Principal Regulations.

Private Health Insurance Incentives (Form and Content of Claim) Determination under s.15-10(2) of the *Private Health Insurance Incentives Act 1998* (PHIIA 15-10(2)/1/1999)
*Private Health Insurance Incentives Act 1988*
Made	23/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Determines the form and content of the claim to be used by health funds to claim reimbursement under the premiums reduction scheme.

Private Health Insurance Incentives (Form and Content of Notification) Determination under s.11-20(2) of the *Private Health Insurance Incentives Act 1998* (PHIIA 11-20(2)/1/1999)
*Private Health Insurance Incentives Act 1988*
Made	23/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Determines the form and content of the claim to be used by health funds to claim reimbursement under the premiums reduction scheme.

Therapeutic Goods Order No.64 under s.10 of the *Therapeutic Goods Act 1989*
*Therapeutic Goods Act 1989*
Made	21/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends the standard for tampons.

DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

Migration Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.8) Statutory Rules 1999 No.132
*Migration Act 1958*
Made	29/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Make a variety of technical amendments to correct drafting errors.

Migration Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.9) Statutory Rules 1999 No.155
*Migration Act 1958*
Made	21/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provide limited work rights for holders of Kosovar Safe Haven (Temporary) visas.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES

Amendment No.99/1 under s.4 of the *States Grants (Petroleum Products) Act 1965*
*States Grants (Petroleum Products) Act 1965*
Made	24/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amends the schedule of petroleum products subsidy.

Australian Sports Drug Agency Drug Testing (Scheme A) Orders 1999
*Australian Sports Drug Agency Act 1990*
Made	29/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Sets out the procedures to be followed by the Agency in delivering drug testing services to sport.

Australian Sports Drug Agency Regulations 1999 Statutory Rules 1999 No.159
*Australian Sports Drug Agency Act 1990*
Made	21/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provide for a drug testing scheme and the manner in which the Agency shall conduct drug testing services.

Patents Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.1) Statutory Rules 1999 No.154
*Patents Act 1990*
Made	7/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amend examination provisions conducted by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys for the purpose of registration as a patent attorney.

Trade Marks Amendment Regulations 1999 (No.1) Statutory Rules 1999 No.153
*Trade Marks Act 1995*
Made	7/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Amend provisions relating to voluntary removal of a person’s name from the register.

DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

(Although under the Administrative Arrangements Order the Public Service Act 1922 is administered by the Prime Minister, some Determinations under the Act are made by officers of other agencies under subdelegation authorised by the Act. Any such Determinations are noted by an asterisk.)

Environment and Heritage Determination 1999/1*
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	5/07/99
Tabled	12/08/99 S		12/08/99 HR
Summary		Varies travelling allowance provisions.

Foreign Affairs and Trade Determination 1999/8*
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	16/07/99
Tabled	11/08/99 S		11/08/99 HR
Summary		Varies reunion travel and rent assistance in respect of dependants at university or post secondary full-time education.

Foreign Affairs and Trade Determination 1999/10*
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	23/07/99
Tabled	11/08/99 S		11/08/99 HR
Summary		Varies the Difficult Post Allowance for officers in Serbia and Montenegro.

Native Title (Prescribed Bodies Corporate) Regulations 1999 Statutory Rules 1999 No.151
*Native Title Act 1993*
Made	7/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides the necessary administrative framework for the operation of aspects of the Act.

Public Service (Defence) Determination 1999/5*
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	8/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for the overseas living allowance for officers in Papua New Guinea.

Public Service Determination 1999/5*
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	29/06/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for new rates of certain allowances.

Senior Executive Service Retirement on Benefit Determination 1999/41
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	5/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for the payment of a benefit on retirement to a specified officer.

Senior Executive Service Retirement on Benefit Determination 1999/42
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	6/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for the payment of a benefit on retirement to a specified officer.

Senior Executive Service Retirement on Benefit Determination 1999/43
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	13/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for the payment of a benefit on retirement to a specified officer.

Senior Executive Service Retirement on Benefit Determination 1999/44
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	16/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for the payment of a benefit on retirement to a specified officer.

Senior Executive Service Retirement on Benefit Determination 1999/45
*Public Service Act 1922*
Made	28/07/99
Tabled	9/08/99 S		9/08/99 HR
Summary		Provides for the payment of a benefit on retirement to a specified officer.

Monitor No. 11 (Part C)