Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2026
I, Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, make the following appointments.
Dated 20 May 2026
Dr Andrew Leigh
Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
Parliamentary Secretary to the 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 2026.
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Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made.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Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.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 Subparagraph 6(2)(d)(ii)
Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:
(ii) Elizabeth Williamson;
Overview
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2026 is a legislative instrument designed to amend the standing acting arrangements for the role of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. This amendment was enacted to address the need for more flexible and responsive arrangements in the leadership of the ABS, particularly in ensuring continuity and stability during transitions in the leadership roles. The instrument was made by Dr Andrew Leigh, who serves as the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer. The policy objective of this instrument is to maintain operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance within the ABS by providing clear and updated guidelines for acting appointments.
Scope and Application
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2026 establishes the appointment of Dr. Andrew Leigh as the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, with specific modifications to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Appointment 2023. This notifiable instrument applies to Dr. Andrew Leigh in his new capacity and modifies the previous appointment arrangements under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. It specifies that each provision of this instrument commences on the day after it is registered, thereby setting a clear commencement date. The instrument is made under the authority granted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 and amends the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Appointment 2023 by repealing a subparagraph and substituting it with a new name, Elizabeth Williamson, thereby updating the list of acting appointments within the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Key Provisions
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2026I is a notifiable instrument that makes specific amendments to the standing acting arrangements for the Australian Bureau of Statistics. According to Section 1, this instrument is named the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Amendment (Measures No. 1) Appointment 2026. Section 2 specifies the commencement date of the instrument, which is the day after it is registered, as stated in the table provided. Any other information in the table has effect according to its terms. Section 3 establishes the authority for making this instrument, citing the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. Section 4 explains that the schedules to this instrument amend or repeal specified instruments as outlined in the applicable items in the schedules.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act on the relevant parties primarily pertain to the appointment of individuals to acting positions within the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Specifically, the instrument repeals and substitutes a subparagraph in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Standing Acting Arrangements) Appointment 2023 to include Elizabeth Williamson as an acting appointment. This amendment ensures that the specified person is recognised as an authorised acting appointment under the Act.
Regarding consequences for breaches, the instrument itself does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences. However, the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, under which this instrument is made, may contain provisions that address such matters. Typically, breaches of statutory provisions can result in penalties, including fines or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach and the specific legislative framework in place. It is essential for parties governed by this Act to comply with its requirements to avoid potential legal repercussions.