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National Gallery Act 1975
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C2016C01078 C15
21 October 2016
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30 April 2021
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Part I—Preliminary
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Interpretation
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Part II—The National Gallery of Australia
4 Establishment of National Gallery of Australia
5 National collection to be housed in Australian Capital Territory
6 Functions of Gallery
7 Powers of Gallery
8 Land and works of art for Gallery
9 Disposal of works of art from national collection
10 Exchange of works of art
11 Disposal of property left with Gallery
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Part III—The Council
12 Council
13 Membership of Council
14 Deputy Chair
15 Deputies of members
16 Remuneration and allowances of members etc.
17 Termination of appointment
18 Resignation
20 Meetings of Council
21 Committees of Council
22 Delegation
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Part IV—The Director
24 Director
26 Terms and conditions of appointment etc.
27 Remuneration and allowances
28 Leave of absence
29 Termination of appointment
30 Resignation
31 Acting Director
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Part V—Staff
33 Staff
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Part VI—Finance
34 Moneys payable to Gallery
36 National Gallery of Australia Fund
37 Application of moneys
38 Power to purchase and dispose of assets
40 Annual report
41 Exemption from taxation
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Part VII—Miscellaneous
45 Supply of liquor on premises of Gallery
46 Regulations
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Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history