AusCheck (Organising Body—2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations–Australia Special Commemorative Summit) Declaration 2023

Overview

The ADMIN 23/172AusCheck (Organising Body—2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations–Australia Special Commemorative Summit) Declaration 2023 was enacted by Clare O'Neil, the Minister for Home Affairs, under section 21E of the AusCheck Regulations 2017. The primary objective of this notifiable instrument is to designate the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as the organising body for the 2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)–Australia Special Commemorative Summit. This legislative instrument is intended to ensure that the necessary arrangements are made to facilitate the smooth operation of this significant event. The instrument commences immediately after the commencement of the AusCheck (Major National Event—2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Australia Special Commemorative Summit) Declaration 2023. This declaration was issued on 6 December 2023, by Clare O'Neil, Minister for Home Affairs.

Scope and Application

The ADMIN 23/172AusCheck (Organising Body—2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations–Australia Special Commemorative Summit) Declaration 2023 applies to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which is designated as the organising body for the 2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)–Australia Special Commemorative Summit. This appointment pertains to the conduct and administration of the summit, ensuring that the event is organised in accordance with the requirements and standards set out under the AusCheck Regulations 2017. The geographic scope of this declaration is national, as the summit is a significant event intended to foster diplomatic and economic ties between Australia and ASEAN member countries. This declaration does not explicitly outline exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within its text; however, it is underpinned by the broader framework of the AusCheck Regulations 2017, which may include various provisions governing the conduct, security, and logistics of major national events. The application of this declaration can be further extended or specified through subordinate instruments issued under the authority of the AusCheck Regulations 2017. This instrument commences immediately after the commencement of the AusCheck (Major National Event—2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Australia Special Commemorative Summit) Declaration 2023.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of the ADMIN 23/172AusCheck (Organising Body—2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations–Australia Special Commemorative Summit) Declaration 2023, specify the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as the organising body for the 2024 ASEAN–Australia Special Commemorative Summit (section 1). This designation is effective immediately following the commencement of the AusCheck (Major National Event—2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Australia Special Commemorative Summit) Declaration 2023 (section 1). This declaration is made under the authority granted by section 21E of the AusCheck Regulations 2017. The obligations imposed on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as the organising body, encompass a range of responsibilities related to the planning, coordination, and execution of the summit. This includes logistical arrangements, security measures, communication strategies, and ensuring the overall success of the event. The Department must collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, ASEAN member states, and other relevant entities to facilitate the smooth running of the summit. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined in this particular declaration. However, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as the organising body, would be subject to general obligations under the AusCheck Regulations 2017. These may include ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, maintaining proper records, and reporting on the event's outcomes. Failure to meet these obligations could potentially lead to administrative or legal repercussions under broader regulatory frameworks.