Tasmanian State Service (Restructuring) Order 2000 (TAS)

The Tasmanian State Service (Restructuring) Order 2000 was made by the Governor of Tasmania under the authority of the Tasmanian State Service Act 1984. This order pertains to the restructuring of the Tasmanian State Service, specifically the amalgamation of Forensic Science Services Tasmania with the Department of Police and Public Safety. The order was made on the recommendation of the Minister and with the advice of the Executive Council, and it came into effect on 1 July 2000.

The primary legal issue for the court to consider was whether the Governor, acting on the advice of the Executive Council and the Minister's recommendation, had the authority to make such an order under section 24 of the Tasmanian State Service Act 1984. The court needed to determine if the order was within the statutory framework and if it complied with any necessary legal or procedural requirements.

In reviewing the order, the court found that the Governor acted within their constitutional and statutory powers. The order was made in accordance with the provisions of the Tasmanian State Service Act 1984, and it was supported by the advice of the Executive Council and the Minister's recommendation. The court confirmed that the amalgamation of Forensic Science Services Tasmania with the Department of Police and Public Safety was a legitimate exercise of the restructuring powers granted by the Act. Consequently, the order was deemed valid and enforceable.