Australian Statistics Advisory Council (Member) Appointment (No. 5) 2022

Overview

The Australian Statistics Advisory Council (Member) Appointment (No. 5) 2022 instrument was enacted in 2022 to appoint Tammie Pribanic as a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council on a part-time basis for a period of three years. This instrument was made by Dr Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, under subsection 19(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. The policy objective of this appointment is to ensure that the Australian Statistics Advisory Council has the appropriate expertise and experience to provide advice on statistical matters to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Government more generally. This appointment is intended to address a gap in the Council's membership by providing it with an expert in a particular area of statistics. The Australian Statistics Advisory Council is an independent statutory body that provides advice to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Government on statistical matters. The Council is composed of up to nine members, who are appointed by the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury under section 19 of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975. The Council's role is to provide advice on matters such as the scope, content and methods of the Australian Bureau of Statistics' statistical programs, and to promote the development of official statistics in Australia. The appointment of Tammie Pribanic as a member of the Council is intended to strengthen its capacity to provide expert advice on statistical matters to the Australian Government.

Scope and Application

The Australian Statistics Advisory Council (Member) Appointment (No. 5) 2022 instrument appoints Tammie Pribanic as a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council on a part-time basis, reflecting the legislative intent to enhance the expertise and diversity of the Council. This appointment is made under the authority granted by subsection 19(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, indicating that the Act applies to the appointment of members to the Council, which is a statutory body. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as it pertains to the Commonwealth of Australia and its statutory appointments under the Act. The instrument does not outline any specific exclusions or exemptions, nor does it mention thresholds that would restrict the application of the appointment. The application of the Act may be further detailed or extended through subordinate instruments, which are not specified in this particular notification. The appointment of Tammie Pribanic is effective for a period of three years from the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

Key Provisions

The Australian Statistics Advisory Council (Member) Appointment (No. 5) 2022I, under section 19(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, appoints Tammie Pribanic as a part-time member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council for a term of three years. This appointment is effective from the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, which signifies the formal commencement of her duties. The role involves providing advice and expertise to the Council, contributing to the development and improvement of Australian statistics. The appointment of Tammie Pribanic imposes several obligations on her as a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council. She is required to participate in Council meetings, contribute to discussions on statistical matters, and provide expert advice on issues related to the quality, relevance, and timeliness of statistics. Additionally, she must adhere to the principles of confidentiality and objectivity as stipulated by the Act, ensuring that her contributions are impartial and based on the best available evidence and methodology. Failure to comply with the obligations outlined in the Act may result in various consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in this instrument, breaches of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 can generally lead to civil or criminal penalties. Civil penalties might include fines, whereas criminal penalties could result in imprisonment, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act and any applicable regulations. The overarching aim of these consequences is to ensure that members of the Council uphold the high standards of integrity and professionalism expected in their roles.