Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Regulations 1997
Statutory Rules 1997 No. 132 as amended
made under the
Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997
This compilation was prepared on 4 August 2009
taking into account amendments up to SLI 2009 No. 196
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Attorney‑General’s Department, Canberra
Contents
1 Name of Regulations [see Note 1]
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
3 Definition
4 Protected name
5 Protected symbol
6 Principal officers for Commonwealth authorities
Notes
1 Name of Regulations [see Note 1]
These Regulations are the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Regulations 1997.
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
These Regulations commence on the date of commencement of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997.
3 Definition
In these Regulations:
Act means the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997.
4 Protected name
For paragraph (b) of the definition of protected name in subsection 38 (4) of the Act, the name “Centrelink” is prescribed.
5 Protected symbol
For the definition of protected symbol in subsection 38 (4) of the Act, the design of the Agency’s official symbol is:
6 Principal officers for Commonwealth authorities
For paragraph (b) of the definition of principal officer in section 3 of the Act, a person is the principal officer of a Commonwealth authority:
(a) if:
(i) the person is the Chief Executive of a prescribed Agency, within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the definition of Chief Executive in section 5 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997; and
(ii) the prescribed Agency is a Commonwealth authority; or
(b) if:
(i) the person performs the functions of the chief executive of the Commonwealth authority; and
(ii) the Commonwealth authority is a Commonwealth authority within the meaning of section 7 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.
Note For paragraph (a), Chief Executives of prescribed Agencies are identified in Schedule 1 to the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997.
Notes to the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Regulations 1997
Note 1
The Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Regulations 1997 (in force under the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997) as shown in this compilation comprise Statutory Rules 1997 No. 132 amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Instruments
Year and
Number | Date of notification
in Gazette or FRLI registration | Date of
commencement | Application, saving or
transitional provisions |
1997 No. 132 | 17 June 1997 | 1 July 1997 (see r. 2) | |
2009 No. 196 | 3 Aug 2009 (see F2009L02999) | 4 Aug 2009 | — |
Table of Amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted |
Provision affected | How affected |
R. 1................. | rs. 2009 No. 196 |
R. 6................. | ad. 2009 No. 196 |
Overview
The Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Regulations 1997, made under the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997, aim to provide a framework for the effective management and delivery of government services by Commonwealth authorities. These regulations were introduced to address the need for streamlined service delivery mechanisms across various federal agencies. The regulations were enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament and were designed to ensure that the services provided by these agencies are efficient, coordinated, and of high quality. The overarching policy objective is to facilitate better service delivery to the public by ensuring that agencies operate within a consistent and regulated framework. The regulations came into effect on 1 July 1997, the same date as the commencement of the Act, and have been amended over the years to keep pace with evolving service delivery needs and administrative practices.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Regulations 1997, made under the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997, apply to Commonwealth authorities and their officers, particularly focusing on the protection of the name "Centrelink" and the design of the Agency's official symbol. These Regulations establish the parameters for the use and protection of these elements to ensure their integrity and to prevent misuse. The scope of these Regulations is inherently tied to the entities and officials of Commonwealth authorities, and they commence on the same date as the Act itself, which is 1 July 1997, with subsequent amendments taking effect on 4 August 2009. The protected name and symbol are intended to maintain consistency and recognition in service delivery, safeguarding the public's association with the correct entities and their functions. The Regulations also define who qualifies as a principal officer for these authorities, ensuring clarity in the hierarchy and accountability within the Commonwealth services framework.
Key Provisions
The Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Regulations 1997 (Regulations) provide key operational details to support the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997 (Act). The Regulations define essential terms, such as "protected name" and "protected symbol", and outline the roles of principal officers within Commonwealth authorities (Regulations 4, 5, 6). Specifically, Regulation 4 identifies "Centrelink" as a protected name, while Regulation 5 specifies the official symbol of the Agency. Regulation 6 delineates the criteria for determining who constitutes a principal officer for Commonwealth authorities, linking it to roles such as Chief Executives of prescribed Agencies or those performing chief executive functions within such authorities.
The Regulations impose obligations on Commonwealth authorities to adhere to the specified definitions and roles. They ensure that these entities recognise and protect designated names and symbols, such as "Centrelink", and understand who qualifies as a principal officer. This clarity is vital for maintaining the integrity and functionality of service delivery mechanisms across various Commonwealth agencies (Regulations 4, 5, 6). These provisions help ensure that the agencies operate within a consistent legal framework, thereby facilitating coordinated service delivery and accountability.
Breaches of these Regulations can lead to legal consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within the Regulations themselves, the Act provides a broader framework under which penalties may be imposed. Offences related to the misuse of protected names or symbols, or failure to correctly identify principal officers, could result in civil or criminal penalties. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as other relevant legislation governing administrative and contractual obligations within Commonwealth agencies.