EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Statutory Rules 1990 No. 67
Issued by the authority of the Minister of State for Social Security
Subject - Family Law Act 1975
Family Law (Institute of Family Studies) Regulations (Amendment)
The purpose of the proposed Regulations is to give effect to the transfer of ministerial responsibilities in relation to the Australian Institute of Family Studies from the Attorney-General to the Minister for Social Security as authorised by the Family Law Amendment Act 1989.
The proposed Regulations also will enable the Minister to act a person in the office of Presiding Member of the Board of Management of the Institute during periods when the Presiding Member is absent or, for any reason, is unable to perform the duties of the office.