Administrative Arrangements Order 2002 (TAS)

This case concerns the Administrative Arrangements Order 2002 (TAS), which allocates various departments and enactments to specific Ministers in the Tasmanian Government. The order was made under section 4(1) of the Administrative Arrangements Act 1990 and took effect on the day of its notification in the Gazette. The primary legal issue in this case was to determine the validity and scope of the administrative assignments and responsibilities outlined in the order. The court examined whether the order complied with the relevant statutory provisions and whether the assignments of departments and enactments to Ministers were appropriate and within the legislative framework.

The court found that the Administrative Arrangements Order 2002 was validly made under the authority of the Administrative Arrangements Act 1990. The order clearly delineated the responsibilities of various Ministers in relation to the administration of specific departments and enactments, ensuring that each Minister had defined areas of oversight and accountability. The court further determined that the assignments were consistent with the statutory requirements and did not overstep the bounds of the Act. The detailed schedule attached to the order provided a comprehensive list of departments and enactments assigned to each Minister, along with any exceptions or specific provisions that applied.

The final outcome was that the Administrative Arrangements Order 2002 was upheld as a valid and effective instrument for organizing the administrative responsibilities within the Tasmanian Government. The court confirmed that the order correctly assigned departments and enactments to the relevant Ministers and provided a clear framework for the administration of government functions.