Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio) Revocation Instrument 2026

Overview

The Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio) Revocation Instrument 2026I was enacted in 2026 to address the need for revocation of certain authorisations made by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This notifiable instrument was introduced to rectify any ministerial acting arrangements that were established under subsection 34AAB(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, specifically for the period starting on 4 July 2026 and ending on 19 July 2026. Julie Collins, as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, exercised her authority under subsection 34AAB(4) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 to enact this instrument, which includes the revocation of the Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio) Authorisation (No. 1) 2026 made on 9 April 2026 (F2026N00324). This instrument also revokes itself on the day following its commencement, which occurs on the day the instrument is registered. The overarching policy objective is to ensure the appropriate and timely management of ministerial acting arrangements within the specified portfolio.

Scope and Application

The Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio) Revocation Instrument 2026I applies to Julie Collins, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and specifically addresses authorisations made by her under subsection 34AAB(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. The instrument revokes any authorisations granted by Julie Collins for the period starting on 4 July 2026 and ending on 19 July 2026, including the specific authorisation designated as Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio) Authorisation (No. 1) 2026 made on 9 April 2026. This revocation also includes the revocation of the instrument itself on the day following its commencement. The instrument will commence on the day it is registered, and its jurisdictional reach pertains to the Commonwealth level, directly affecting the acting arrangements within the specified ministerial portfolio.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio) Revocation Instrument 2026I (F2026N00480) are found in (a) and (b). Section (a) revokes any authorisation given by Julie Collins, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, under subsection 34AAB(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, for the period starting on 4 July 2026 and ending on 19 July 2026. This includes the Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio) Authorisation (No. 1) 2026 (F2026N00324) made on 9 April 2026. Section (b) mandates that this revocation instrument itself will be revoked the day after it commences. The instrument comes into effect on the day it is registered. The obligations imposed by this Act on the relevant parties are primarily centred around the revocation of specific authorisations. Julie Collins, as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, is required to revoke any authorisations made under the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 for the specified period. Additionally, the instrument imposes an obligation on the Minister to ensure that the revocation instrument is itself revoked the day after it comes into effect. This ensures that the authorisations are only temporarily suspended and that the revocation instrument does not remain in force beyond its intended purpose. In terms of legal consequences, there are no explicit offences or penalties outlined in this instrument. However, failure to comply with the revocation requirements could potentially lead to legal challenges or administrative consequences. While the Act does not specify monetary penalties or criminal charges, non-compliance could result in the affected authorisations continuing to operate, which might have unintended legal ramifications. The primary consequence is the automatic revocation of the revocation instrument itself, ensuring that the temporary suspension of authorisations does not extend beyond the intended timeframe.