Australian Bureau of Statistics (Australian Statistics Advisory Council Member) Appointment (No. 8) 2021

Overview

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (Australian Statistics Advisory Council Member) Appointment (No. 8) 2021 was enacted on 1 September 2021 by the Assistant Treasurer, Michael Sukkar, under subsection 19(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. The objective of this notifiable instrument was to address the need for a part-time member on the Australian Statistics Advisory Council, which provides advice to the Australian Bureau of Statistics on statistical matters. The instrument appointed A. Abigail Payne to this role for a period of three years, beginning the day after the instrument was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. The intent behind this appointment was to ensure that the Australian Statistics Advisory Council has the expertise and perspective necessary to effectively guide the Australian Bureau of Statistics in its mission to deliver high-quality statistical information to the Australian community.

Scope and Application

The F2021N00214 Notifiable Instrument under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 pertains to the appointment of A. Abigail Payne as a part-time member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council for a three-year term. This appointment, made by Michael Sukkar, who holds the positions of Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing, and Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing, is effective from the day following the instrument's registration on the Federal Register of Legislation. The instrument applies to the individual appointment of A. Abigail Payne and does not extend to any broader legislative scope beyond this specific appointment. The appointment is made in accordance with subsection 19(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, and its jurisdiction is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specified within this particular instrument, and its application is direct without the extension or restriction through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Australian Statistics Advisory Council Member) Appointment (No. 8) 2021I (F2021N00214) involve the appointment of A. Abigail Payne as a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council. Section 1 of the notifiable instrument appoints A. Abigail Payne as a part-time member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council, pursuant to subsection 19(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. This appointment is effective from the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, and it will last for a period of three years. This appointment is formalised by Michael Sukkar, who holds the positions of Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, and Minister for Social and Community Housing. The obligations and requirements imposed by this legislation on the parties involved are primarily centred around the role of A. Abigail Payne as a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council. As a member, Payne is expected to contribute to the council's function of providing advice to the Australian Bureau of Statistics on matters relating to the quality, scope, and relevance of the agency's statistical programs and services. This advice is crucial for ensuring that the Australian Bureau of Statistics meets its statutory obligations to provide accurate and timely statistical information to the government and the public. Additionally, Payne’s role would involve participating in council meetings, providing expert input, and contributing to the development of policies and practices within the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The notifiable instrument does not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches of its provisions. However, any failure by A. Abigail Payne to fulfil her duties as a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council could potentially be addressed under the broader framework of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 or other relevant legislation. In such cases, the consequences could include formal reprimands, removal from the position, or other disciplinary actions deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. Furthermore, if Payne's actions were to contravene broader legal standards, such as ethical conduct or conflict of interest provisions, she could face additional legal repercussions, including civil or criminal penalties, depending on the severity and nature of the breach.