Housing Australia (Acting Chair) Appointment (No. 2) 2025

Overview

The Housing Australia (Acting Chair) Appointment (No. 2) 2025I, enacted by Clare O’Neil, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, and Minister for Cities, under subsection 21(1) of the Housing Australia Act 2018 and subsection 33A(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, appoints Damien Tangey as the acting Chair of the Housing Australia Board on a part-time basis for the period commencing on 27 February 2026 until 18 July 2026. This appointment is intended to address the need for leadership continuity within the Housing Australia Board during a transitional period. The remuneration and allowances for this acting appointment are set to match those applicable to the Chair of the Housing Australia Board during the same period. This notifiable instrument ensures that the board maintains its operational efficacy and governance during the interim leadership.

Scope and Application

The Notifiable Instrument F2025N01009 pertains to the temporary appointment of Damien Tangey as the acting Chair of the Housing Australia Board on a part-time basis. This appointment, under the authority of Clare O’Neil, who holds the roles of Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, and Minister for Cities, is made pursuant to subsection 21(1) of the Housing Australia Act 2018 and subsection 33A(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. The appointment is effective from 27 February 2026 until 18 July 2026, and Tangey's remuneration and allowances will be those applicable to the Chair during this period. The instrument is subject to the Commonwealth jurisdiction and applies specifically to the role and terms of the acting Chair within the Housing Australia Board, without any specified exclusions or exemptions. Any further application or restrictions on the role would be governed by subordinate instruments as may be issued under the authority of the relevant Acts.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of the legislation, F2025N01009 (Notifiable instrument) (Housing Australia (Acting Chair) Appointment (No. 2) 2025I), include the appointment of Damien Tangey as the acting Chair of the Housing Australia Board on a part-time basis, from 27 February 2026 until 18 July 2026 (section 1). This appointment is made under the authority of Clare O’Neil, the Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, and Minister for Cities, pursuant to subsection 21(1) of the Housing Australia Act 2018 and subsection 33A(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (section 1). The remuneration and allowances for the acting Chair during this period are to be the same as those applicable to the Chair of the Housing Australia Board (section 1). The legislation imposes specific obligations on the acting Chair, Damien Tangey, to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the Chair of the Housing Australia Board during the appointed period. These duties are outlined in the Housing Australia Act 2018, which governs the functions and operations of the Board. Furthermore, the legislation requires the Minister to ensure that the acting Chair's remuneration and allowances are consistent with those applicable to the full-time Chair, as per the provisions of the Act (section 1). There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences outlined in the legislation for breach of the terms of the acting Chair's appointment. However, any failure to comply with the requirements set forth in the Housing Australia Act 2018 or the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 could potentially lead to legal consequences, as the legislation does not provide immunity from general legal obligations. The legislation itself does not specify particular penalties or sanctions for non-compliance with its provisions, but any breach could be subject to the general legal framework governing the administration of public offices in Australia.