Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2024
I, Jim Chalmers, Treasurer, make the following appointments.
Dated 26 November 2024
Dr Jim Chalmers
Treasurer
Contents
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Schedules
Schedule 1—Amendments
Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Appointment 2023
1 Name
This instrument is the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2024.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Provisions | Commencement | Date/Details |
1. The whole of this instrument | The day after this instrument is registered. | |
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975.
4 Schedules
Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.
Schedule 1—Amendments
Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Appointment 2023
1 Paragraph 6(2)(d)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(d) is one of the following persons:
(i) Brenton Goldsworthy;
(ii) Kylie Bryant;
(iii) Phillip Gould.
Overview
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2024 was enacted to amend existing appointments within the Australian Bureau of Statistics, specifically under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. The instrument aims to update the standing acting arrangements by appointing new individuals to key positions within the Bureau. This appointment follows the repeal of certain existing provisions and the substitution of new names to reflect the current authorised appointees. The objective is to ensure that the Bureau continues to operate effectively with appropriately qualified personnel in acting roles, thereby maintaining the integrity and functionality of the Bureau’s operations. The appointment was made by Jim Chalmers, the Treasurer, and it commenced the day after the instrument was registered.
Scope and Application
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2024 amends the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Appointment 2023 by specifying the individuals who can serve as the acting Statistician. This instrument applies to the positions of acting Statistician within the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The commencement date for the provisions of this instrument is the day after it is registered. This legislative instrument is made under the authority of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 and specifies that the named individuals, Brenton Goldsworthy, Kylie Bryant, and Phillip Gould, are eligible to serve as the acting Statistician. The instrument amends the previous appointment by repealing the existing criteria and substituting the new list of eligible individuals. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in this instrument, and it applies nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2024I, made by Jim Chalmers, the Treasurer, amends the existing Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Appointment 2023. This instrument introduces specific changes as outlined in the Schedule (Schedule 1). Notably, paragraph 6(2)(d) of the 2023 appointment is repealed and replaced, updating the list of eligible persons who can act as the Australian Statistician (section 6(2)(d)). The updated list now includes Brenton Goldsworthy, Kylie Bryant, and Phillip Gould.
The Act imposes several obligations on the parties it governs. Firstly, it mandates that the provisions of this instrument commence on the day after it is registered (section 2(1)). Additionally, the instrument is made under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, ensuring that any amendments or repeals made in Schedule 1 are legally binding (section 3). The specific changes to the eligibility criteria for acting as the Australian Statistician also fall under these obligations, ensuring that only the specified individuals can be appointed in an acting capacity (Schedule 1).
Breaching the provisions of this instrument can result in legal consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text provided, it is reasonable to infer that violations could lead to legal actions under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. Generally, such breaches might attract penalties as prescribed by the overarching act or other relevant legislation, which could include fines or other civil remedies. The exact nature and extent of penalties would depend on the specific breach and the relevant legal frameworks in place.