Lands Acquisition Delegation 2024
I, Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, make this delegation under section 139 of the Lands Acquisition Act 1989.
SIGNED
Minister for Finance
Dated 20 May 2024
Section 5 Delegation to officers in the Department
Section 7 Interests in overseas land (section 125 of the Act)
Section 8 Directions by Minister (subsection 139 (3) of the Act)
Schedule 1 Delegations to officers in the Department of Finance
Schedule 2 Acquisition and Disposal Delegations
Schedule 3 Overseas Land Delegations
This delegation is the Lands Acquisition Delegation 2024.
This delegation commences on publication in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.
In this delegation:
Act means the Lands Acquisition Act 1989.
Account has the meaning given by section 6 of the Act.
Agency has the meaning given by section 7 of the Public Service Act 1999.
Note: Section 7 of the Public Service Act 1999 defines Agency as being a Department, Executive Agency or Statutory Agency. Department, Executive Agency and Statutory Agency are also defined in section 7 of that Act.
Acquiring authority has the meaning given by section 6 of the Act.
Category A position means any of the following positions in the Department:
(a) Secretary;
(b) Deputy Secretary, Commercial Group;
(c) First Assistant Secretary, Property and Construction Division; and
(d) Assistant Secretaries, Property and Construction Division.
Category B position means the position of Directors, within the Branch administering the Lands Acquisition Act 1989 within the Department.
Department means the Department of Finance.
interest, in relation to land, has the meaning given by section 6 of the Act.
overseas land has the meaning given by section 6 of the Act.
public park has the meaning given by section 6 of the Act.
The power or function of the Minister under a provision of the Act mentioned in Schedule 1 is delegated to the person for the time being holding, occupying, or performing the duties of a Category A or a Category B position in the Department, opposite the relevant provision of the Act.
Notes:
2. A delegate is, in the exercise of a power so delegated, subject to the directions of the Minister (see subsection 139 (3) of the Lands Acquisition Act 1989).
(1) the power of the Minister under subsection 40 (1) of the Act to authorise the acquisition by agreement of an interest in land, other than land in a public park, if the interest to be acquired is available in the market, within the meaning of subsection 40 (5) of the Act;
(3) the power of the Minister under subsection 119 (1) of the Act to dispose of an interest in land, other than to dispose of an interest in land by means of a grant of a leasehold interest that may exceed a period of 30 years in duration; and
(4) the power of the Minister under section 123 of the Act to extinguish an easement.
Note: A delegate is, in the exercise of a power so delegated, subject to the directions of the Minister (see subsection 139 (3) of the Lands Acquisition Act 1989).
The power of the Minister under subsection 125 (3) of the Act to authorise, in writing, the acquisition or disposal of an interest in land where the acquisition or disposal is for residential accommodation, office accommodation, or related purposes and where the interest is:
(1) a leasehold interest in overseas land, is delegated to the person for the time being holding, occupying, or performing the duties of a position mentioned, in Schedule 3; or
(2) any interest in overseas land, including leasehold, is delegated to the person for the time being holding, occupying, or performing the duties of:
(a) Chief Finance Officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT);
(b) Executive Director in the Overseas Property Office and Services in DFAT;
(c) Assistant Secretary in the Strategy and Property Services Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services in DFAT;
(d) Assistant Secretary in the Portfolio Management Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services in DFAT; or
(e) Assistant Secretary in Financial Management Branch, Finance Division in DFAT.
(1) This section applies to a person who, being an officer in an acquiring authority has been delegated the Minister’s power under:
(a) sections 40, 119, 123, or 125 of the Act to authorise the acquisition or disposal of an interest in land, and exercises that power to authorise the acquisition or disposal of an interest in land; or
(b) section 40(6) to give a certificate stating that the acquisition of the interest by the acquiring authority would be a standard commercial transaction, and exercises that power.
(2) A person exercising power conferred by this Instrument of Delegation may exercise power only in relation to the acquisition of, or the disposal of, an interest in land that is within the scope of the administrative responsibilities of the acquiring authority in which the delegate’s position is located.
(3) A person exercising power conferred by this Instrument of Delegation must have prior regard to Resource Management Guide 500 - Commonwealth Property Management Framework (published on the Department’s website), including associated guidance material, interacting legislation and policies (including the Commonwealth Property Disposal Policy), as relevant to a decision to acquire, or to dispose of, an interest in land.
(4) A delegate whose position is within an acquiring authority that is subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 must comply with the Commonwealth Property Management Framework, Lease Endorsement Process for Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities (set out in Resource Management Guide 500), before entering into a property lease with a whole-of-life cost exceeding $30 million, including fit-out costs (or $100 million for the Department of Defence).
(5) Acquiring authorities are required to keep a register detailing the exercise by its officers of those powers that are conferred by this Instrument of Delegation, and produce the register upon request to the Minister or the Department.
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Item | Provision | Summary of power or function (for information only)
| Position |
1 | s 22(1) | Make a written declaration that the delegate is considering the acquisition by an acquiring authority of an interest in land (other than a mortgage interest) for a public purpose.
| Category A position Category B position |
2 | s 22(7) | Give a copy of the declaration to each person whom the Delegate believes, after diligent inquiry, to be a person who is affected by the declaration, together with: (a) a sketch showing the location of the land to which the declaration relates; and (b) a statement setting out the principal rights conferred by this Act on persons whose interests in land are affected by a pre-acquisition declaration.
| Category A position Category B position |
3 | s 26(4) | Agree, in writing, to an extension of the period within which a person may apply for a reconsideration of a pre-acquisition declaration.
| Category A position |
4 | s 35 | Correct clerical errors or obvious mistakes in an authorising document, that is, a pre-acquisition declaration or a certificate under section 24.
| Category A position Category B position |
5 | s 40(1) | Authorise the acquisition by agreement of an interest in land, other than land in a public park, by an acquiring authority for a public purpose.
| Category A position Category B position
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6 | s 40(6) | Give a certificate stating that the acquisition of the interest by the acquiring authority would be a standard commercial transaction.
| Category A position Category B position
|
7 | s 47(1) | Agree to an extension of the period of occupancy under section 47.
| Category A position Category B position |
8 | s 47(4) | Determine, and set out in a notice given to the occupier, the terms and conditions of occupancy under section 47.
| Category A position Category B position |
9 | s48 | Within 14 days after the publication in the Gazette of a declaration under section 41, give a copy to each person who the delegate believes, after diligent inquiry, to be a person affected (within the meaning of subsection 41 (6)) by the declaration, of the following documents: (a) a copy of the declaration; and (b) a notice stating that the person appears to be entitled to compensation in respect of the acquisition, and setting out such other information with respect to the operation of this Act as the delegate considers appropriate; and (c) a compensation claim form.
| Category A position Category B position |
10 | s 50(1) | By notice published in the Gazette, vary a declaration under subsection 41(1) for the purpose of correcting a clerical error, or an obvious mistake, in the declaration
| Category A position Category B position |
11 | s 50(2)(b) | Give a copy of the declaration, clearly showing the variation, to: (a) each person to whom a copy of the original declaration was given in accordance with section 48; and (b) any other person whom the delegate has reason to believe to be a person affected (within the meaning of subsection 41 (6)) by the declaration as varied.
| Category A position Category B position |
12 | s 53(2) | By written notice given to a mortgagee from whom a mortgage interest has, or may have been, acquired by compulsory process, require the mortgagee, at his or her option: (a) to make a claim under Division 4; or (b) to waive the right to compensation.
| Category A position Category B position |
13 | s 53(3) | In writing, extend the period of time within which a mortgagee may make a claim.
| Category A position Category B position |
14 | s 60(d) | Approve, in writing, the carrying out of improvements on land that is the subject of a pre-acquisition declaration.
| Category A position Category B position |
15 | s 66(1)(a) | By written notice require a person from whom an interest in land, other than a mortgage interest, has been acquired by compulsory process, to provide the delegate with information on any mortgages held over an interest in land.
| Category A position Category B position |
16 | s 66(2) | Allow, in writing, the extension of the period within which a person is required to give particulars under section 66 (1) and, if particulars are not given by an owner, to agree with a person claiming to be a mortgagee about the amounts due under the mortgage.
| Category A position |
17 | s 67(2)(a) | Approve the form of a claim for compensation for the purposes of subsection 67 (2).
| Category A position Category B position |
18 | s 70(1) | By written notice given to the claimant: (a) accept a claim for compensation; and (b) offer an amount for compensation; and (c) explain how the amount of compensation offered was arrived at.
| Category A position
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19 | s 71(6)(b) | Give a notice to the claimant under section 70 (1), if the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has accepted a claim for compensation.
| Category A position |
20 | s 72(3)(b) | Give a notice to the claimant under section 70 (1), if the Federal Court declares that the interest specified in the claim was acquired from the claimant by compulsory process.
| Category A position |
21 | s 72(4)(c) | Give a notice to the claimant under section 70 (1), if the Federal Court declares that an interest, other than the interest specified in the claim, was acquired from the claimant by compulsory process.
| Category A position |
22 | s 74(1)(a) | Allow an extension of time within which a claimant must apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under section 71.
| Category A position |
23 | s 76(1)
| Reconsider the amount of compensation to which the person is entitled and by written notice given to the claimant: (a) make a final offer of compensation to which the Minister considers the claimant is entitled in accordance with Division 2 or 3 of Part VII of the Act; and (b) explain to the claimant how the amount of the final offer was arrived at.
| Category A position |
24 | s 78(1) | Agree with an owner of an interest in land (other than a mortgage interest) on the amount of compensation to which the owner will be entitled if the interest is acquired by compulsory process within a time specified in the agreement.
| Category A position Category B position |
25 | s 80(1) | Agree, in writing, with a person who has rejected an offer of compensation to submit the question of the amount of compensation to be settled by arbitration or to be determined by an expert.
| Category A position |
26 | s 85 | Make an advance on account of compensation that may, or has, become payable under Part VII of the Act.
| Category A position Category B position |
27 | s 86(2) | Pay rates or other similar charges in respect of land, or an interest in land, which were due immediately before compulsory acquisition of the interest.
| Category A position Category B position |
28 | s 90(2) | Pay compensation into the Account.
| Category A position |
29 | s 90(3) | Pay rates, taxes or similar charges which are due at the time of acquisition and deduct the amount of the payment from the amount of compensation otherwise payable into the Account.
| Category A position |
30 | s 90(5) | Pay compensation out of the Account to a person who rectifies a default or delay mentioned in sub section 90 (1).
| Category A position |
31 | s 97(2)(a) | Approve the form of a claim for compensation for the purposes of subsection 97 (2).
| Category A position |
32 | s 98(1) | By written notice given to the claimant: (a) inform the claimant that the claim is accepted; and (b) make an offer for an amount for compensation to which the Minister considers the claimant is entitled in accordance with Division 2 or 3 of Part VII of the Act; and (c) explain to the claimant how the amount offered was arrived at.
| Category A position
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33 | s 99(6)(b) | Give a notice under section 98 (1) to a claimant, if the Administrative Appeals Tribunal decides that the claimant is entitled to compensation in respect of the loss to which the claim relates.
| Category A position |
34 | s 100(3)(b) | Give a notice under subsection 98 (1) to a claimant, if the Federal Court declares that the claimant is entitled to compensation in respect of the loss to which the claim relates.
| Category A position |
35 | s 100(4)(c) | Give a notice under subsection 98 (1) to a claimant, if the Federal Court declares that the claimant is entitled to compensation in respect of some other loss suffered by the claimant.
| Category A position |
36 | s 106(1) | Agree, in writing, with a person who has rejected an offer of compensation under Part VIII to have the amount of compensation to which the person is entitled, settled by arbitration or determined by an expert.
| Category A position |
37 | s 110(2) | Make an advance on account of compensation which may be payable under Part VIII of the Act.
| Category A position |
38 | s 114(2) and (4) | Pay compensation money into the Account. Pay compensation out of the Account to a person who rectifies a default or delay mentioned in sub section 114 (1).
| Category A position |
39 | s 118 | Direct that an interest in land vested in the Commonwealth be transferred to a particular Commonwealth authority.
| Category A position Category B position
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40 | s 119(1) | Authorise, in writing, the disposal of an interest in land vested in an acquiring authority. | Category A position Category B position
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41 | s 121(2) | By written notice given to the former owner of an interest in land: (a) make an offer for sale of the interest; and (b) specify the amount that represents the market value of the interest at the time of the offer.
| Category A position Category B position
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42 | s 121(8) | By written notice given to the former owner, extend the period of 2 months mentioned in subsection 121 (7) (b).
| Category A position Category B position
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43 | s121(10)(b) | Decide who is fairly entitled to the benefit of subsection 121 (1).
| Category A position |
44 | s 123(1) | By notice published in the Gazette, extinguish an easement. | Category A position Category B position
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45 | s 125(3) | Give written authority for the acquisition or disposal of an interest in overseas land by an acquiring authority. | Category A position Category B position
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Delegations to officers in acquiring authorities relating to the
acquisition and disposal of interests in land (section 6).
[Note that delegates are subject to directions by the Minister]
Item | Agency | Position |
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio | ||
1 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Secretary |
2 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Deputy Secretaries |
3 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Chief Finance Officer |
4 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | First Assistant Secretary, responsible for property |
5 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Assistant Secretary, responsible for property |
6 | Australian Fisheries Management Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
7 | Australian Fisheries Management Authority | Chief Finance Officer |
8 | Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
9 | Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority | Deputy Chief Executive Officer |
10 | Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority | Chief Operating Officer |
11 | Cotton Research and Development Corporation | Executive Director |
12 | Fisheries Research and Development Corporation | General Manager Finance and Business |
13 | Fisheries Research and Development Corporation | Managing Director |
14 | Grains Research Development Corporation | Managing Director |
15 | Regional Investment Corporation | Chief Executive Officer |
Attorney-General’s Portfolio | ||
16 | Attorney-General’s Department | Chief Financial Officer |
17 | Attorney-General’s Department | Assistant Secretary, Business Operations Branch, Corporate Services Division |
18 | Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Registrar |
19 | Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Chief Operating Officer |
20 | Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Chief Corporate Officer |
21 | Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (Australian Crime Commission) | Chief Executive Officer |
22 | Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (Australian Crime Commission) | Deputy Chief Executive Officer Intelligence |
23 | Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (Australian Crime Commission) | Deputy Chief Executive Officer Corporate |
24 | Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (Australian Crime Commission) | Chief Operating Officer |
25 | Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (Australian Crime Commission) | Chief Financial Officer |
26 | Australian Federal Police | Manager Finance and Budget Management |
27 | Australian Federal Police | Chief Operating Officer |
28 | Australian Federal Police | Chief Financial Officer |
29 | Australian Federal Police | Manager Property |
30 | Australian Federal Police | Coordinator Property Operations |
31 | Australian Financial Security Authority | Chief Executive |
32 | Australian Financial Security Authority | Deputy Chief Executive |
33 | Australian Financial Security Authority | Chief Operating Officer |
34 | Australian Financial Security Authority | General Counsel |
35 | Australian Human Rights Commission | President |
36 | Australian Human Rights Commission | Chief Executive |
37 | Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) | Chief Executive Officer |
38 | Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) | Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Chief Operating Officer) |
39 | Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) | National Manager People and Business Solutions |
40 | Federal Court of Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
41 | Federal Court of Australia | Chief Finance Officer |
42 | Federal Court of Australia | Executive Director, Corporate Services |
43 | National Anti-Corruption Commission | Chief Executive Officer |
44 | National Anti-Corruption Commission | General Manager, Enabling Services |
45 | Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman | Ombudsman |
46 | Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman | Deputy Ombudsman |
47 | Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman | Chief Operating Officer |
48 | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Chief Operating Officer |
49 | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Chief Financial Officer |
50 | Office of the Special Investigator | Chief Operating Officer |
51 | Office of the Special Investigator | Chief Financial Officer |
52 | Office of Parliamentary Counsel | First Parliamentary Counsel |
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Portfolio | ||
53 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Secretary |
54 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Deputy Secretaries |
55 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Chief People Officer |
56 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Chief Finance Officer |
57 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Director(s), Australian Antarctic Division |
58 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Head of Division, responsible for property |
59 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Branch Head, responsible for property |
60 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Director(s), responsible for property |
61 | Australian Institute of Marine Science | Chief Operating Officer |
62 | Australian Renewable Energy Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
63 | Bureau of Meteorology | Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Bureau of Meteorology |
64 | Bureau of Meteorology | Group Executive Enterprise Services Group and Chief Operating Officer |
65 | Bureau of Meteorology | General Manager, Business Management |
66 | Bureau of Meteorology | Chief Financial Officer |
67 | Bureau of Meteorology | Head of Property Services |
68 | Bureau of Meteorology | National Leasing Manager |
69 | Bureau of Meteorology | ROBUST Leasing Manager |
70 | Bureau of Meteorology | Leasing Manager |
71 | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | Chief Financial Officer |
72 | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | Chief Executive Officer |
73 | Clean Energy Regulator | Chair |
74 | Clean Energy Regulator | Chief Operating Officer |
75 | Clean Energy Regulator | Chief Financial Officer |
76 | Director of National Parks | Director of National Parks |
77 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
78 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Chief Operating Officer |
79 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Chief Financial Officer |
80 | Murray-Darling Basin Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
81 | Murray-Darling Basin Authority | Chief Operating Officer |
82 | Murray-Darling Basin Authority | Executive Director, River Management |
83 | Sydney Harbour Federation Trust | Executive Director |
Defence portfolio | ||
84 | Department of Defence | Deputy Secretary Security and Estate Group |
85 | Department of Defence | Chief Finance Officer |
86 | Department of Defence | First Assistant Secretary Infrastructure |
87 | Department of Defence | Assistant Secretary Property Management |
88 | Department of Defence | Director(s) Property Management |
89 | Department of Defence | Assistant Director(s) Property Management |
90 | Department of Defence | Director, Directorate of Attaché and Overseas Management |
Education Portfolio | ||
91 | Department of Education | Secretary |
92 | Department of Education | Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Enabling Services |
93 | Department of Education | Chief Financial Officer |
94 | Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
95 | Australian Research Council | Chief Executive Officer |
96 | Australian Research Council | Chief Financial Officer |
97 | Tertiary Education, Quality and Standards Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
98 | Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency | Director, Corporate/Chief Financial Officer |
Employment and Workplace Relations | ||
99 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | Secretary |
100 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | Chief Financial Officer |
101 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | First Assistant Secretary, Technology Services Division |
102 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | Assistant Secretary, IT Workplace Environment and Customer Support Branch |
103 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | Director Property Operations, IT Workplace Environment and Customer Support Branch |
104 | Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
105 | Australian Skills Quality Authority (National Vocational Education and Training Regulator) | Chief Executive Officer |
106 | Comcare | Chief Executive Officer |
107 | Comcare | Chief Operating Officer |
108 | Comcare | Chief Financial Officer |
109 | Fair Work Commission | General Manager |
110 | Fair Work Commission | Chief Financial Officer |
111 | Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman | Chief Operating Officer |
112 | Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman | Chief Finance Officer |
113 | Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman | Executive Director, Corporate Services |
114 | Safe Work Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
115 | Safe Work Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
Finance Portfolio | ||
116 | Department of Finance | Deputy Secretary, Business Enabling Services |
117 | Department of Finance | Assistant Secretary, Parliamentary Business Resources Framework Branch, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services |
118 | Department of Finance | Director, State Office and Property Support, Parliamentary Business Resources Framework Branch, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services |
119 | Australian Electoral Commission | Electoral Commissioner |
120 | Australian Electoral Commission | Deputy Electoral Commissioner |
121 | Australian Electoral Commission | First Assistant Commissioner(s) |
122 | Australian Electoral Commission | Director(s), responsible for Property |
123 | Australian Electoral Commission | Assistant Commissioner(s), responsible for Property |
124 | Digital Transformation Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
125 | Digital Transformation Agency | SES Band 1 responsible for property |
126 | Future Fund Management Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
127 | Future Fund Management Agency | Chief Operating Officer |
128 | Future Fund Management Agency | General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer |
Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio | ||
129 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Executive Director – Overseas Property Office and Services |
130 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Assistant Secretary – Strategy and Property Services Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services |
131 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Assistant Secretary – Portfolio Management Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services |
132 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Chief Finance Officer |
133 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Assistant Secretary, Financial Management Branch |
134 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Chief Executive Officer |
135 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Chief Operating Officer |
136 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Chief Financial Officer |
137 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Chief Counsel |
138 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Chief Security Officer |
139 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Manager Property Services and Consular |
140 | Export Finance and Insurance Corporation | Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer |
141 | Export Finance and Insurance Corporation | Chief Financial Officer |
Health and Aged Care Portfolio | ||
142 | Department of Health and Aged Care | Chief Operating Officer |
143 | Department of Health and Aged Care | First Assistant Secretary, Financial Management Division |
144 | Department of Health and Aged Care | Chief Financial Officer |
145 | Department of Health and Aged Care | Assistant Secretary responsible for Property |
146 | Department of Health and Aged Care | Director, Property Strategy and Leasing |
147 | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission | Commissioner |
148 | Australian Digital Health Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
149 | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare | Chief Executive Officer |
150 | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare | Senior Executive, Business and Technology Group |
151 | Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
152 | Australian Sports Commission | Executive Director |
153 | Australian Sports Commission | Executive General Manager, AIS Operations |
154 | Australian Sports Commission | Chief Financial Officer |
155 | Food Standards Australia New Zealand | Chief Executive Officer |
156 | Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
157 | National Health and Medical Research Council | Chief Executive Officer |
158 | National Health and Medical Research Council | General Manager |
159 | National Mental Health Commission | Chief Executive Officer |
160 | National Mental Health Commission | Chief Operating Officer |
161 | Professional Services Review | Director |
162 | Sport Integrity Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
Home Affairs Portfolio | ||
163 | Department of Home Affairs | Chief Operating Officer |
164 | Department of Home Affairs | First Assistant Secretary, Procurement Property and Contracts Division |
165 | Department of Home Affairs | First Assistant Secretary, Finance Division |
166 | Department of Home Affairs | Assistant Secretary, Property Branch |
167 | Department of Home Affairs | Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance |
168 | Department of Home Affairs | Assistant Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance |
169 | Australian Security Intelligence Organisation | First Assistant Director-General, Enterprise Services |
170 | Australian Security Intelligence Organisation | Deputy Director-General, Enterprise Service Delivery |
171 | Australian Security Intelligence Organisation | Chief Finance Officer |
172 | Australian Security Intelligence Organisation | Assistant Director-General, Facilities Services |
173 | National Emergency Management Agency | Coordinator-General (Accountable Authority) |
174 | National Emergency Management Agency | Chief Finance Officer |
175 | National Emergency Management Agency | Chief Operating Officer |
Industry, Science and Resources Portfolio | ||
176 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Secretary |
177 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Deputy Secretary |
178 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Chief Operating Officer |
179 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Chief Financial Officer |
180 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | General Manager Property |
181 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Manager, Property Leasing |
182 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Manager, Property Strategy |
183 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Chief Executive Officer |
184 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Group Executive Capital Programs and Chief Engineer |
185 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Chief Operating Officer |
186 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Chief Executive Officer |
187 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Chief Operating Officer |
188 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Director, Business and Infrastructure Services |
189 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Executive Manager – Estate, Business and Infrastructure Services |
190 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Manager – Estate and Leasing Management, Business and Infrastructure Services |
191 | Geoscience Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
192 | Geoscience Australia | Chief Operating Officer |
193 | Geoscience Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
194 | Geoscience Australia | General Manager, Enabling Services |
195 | IP Australia | Director General |
196 | IP Australia | Deputy Director General |
197 | IP Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
198 | National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
199 | National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority | Chief Financial Officer |
200 | National Reconstruction Fund Corporation | Chief Executive Officer |
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Portfolio | ||
201 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Secretary |
202 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Deputy Secretary |
203 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | First Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Property |
204 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Property |
205 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Director, Property |
206 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Chief Financial Officer |
207 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Assistant Secretary responsible for financial management |
208 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Assistant Secretary responsible for budget engagement and strategy |
209 | Australian Communications and Media Authority | Chair and Agency Head |
210 | Australian Communications and Media Authority | Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Corporate and Research Division |
211 | Australian Communications and Media Authority | Chief Financial Officer and Executive Manager, Finance, Reporting and Operations Branch |
212 | Australian Film, Television and Radio School | Chief Executive Officer (Director) |
213 | Australian Film, Television and Radio School | Chief Financial Officer |
214 | Australian National Maritime Museum | Deputy Director, Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer |
215 | Australian National Maritime Museum | Chief Executive Officer/Director |
216 | Australian Transport Safety Bureau | Chief Executive Officer |
217 | Australian Transport Safety Bureau | Chief Operating Officer |
218 | Australian Transport Safety Bureau | Chief Financial Officer |
219 | Civil Aviation Safety Authority | Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aviation Safety |
220 | Civil Aviation Safety Authority | Chief Financial Officer |
221 | Creative Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
222 | Creative Australia | Executive Director Corporate Resources |
223 | Infrastructure Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
224 | National Archives of Australia | Director-General |
225 | National Archives of Australia | Chief Operating Officer |
226 | National Archives of Australia | Director, Property and Security |
227 | National Capital Authority | Chief Executive |
228 | National Capital Authority | Chief Operating Officer |
229 | National Capital Authority | Director, Finance and Business Resources |
230 | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
231 | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia | Head of Programs and Place |
232 | National Gallery of Australia | Director |
233 | National Gallery of Australia | Chief Finance Officer |
234 | National Library of Australia | Chief Operating Officer |
235 | National Library of Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
236 | National Library of Australia | Director-General of the National Library |
237 | National Library of Australia | Assistant Director-General, Property and Sustainability |
238 | National Museum of Australia | Director |
239 | National Museum of Australia | Deputy Director |
240 | National Museum of Australia | Assistant Director, Corporate Operations and Services |
241 | National Transport Commission | Chief Executive Officer |
242 | Old Parliament House | Museum Head |
243 | Old Parliament House | Deputy Museum Head |
244 | Screen Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
245 | Screen Australia | Chief Operating Officer |
246 | Screen Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
Parliamentary Portfolio | ||
247 | Department of Parliamentary Services | Secretary |
248 | Department of Parliamentary Services | Deputy Secretary |
249 | Department of Parliamentary Services | First Assistant Secretary, Finance and Property Services |
Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio | ||
250 | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Chief Operating Officer |
251 | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | First Assistant Secretary, that manages property |
252 | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Assistant Secretary, that manages property |
253 | Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies | Chief Executive Officer |
254 | Australian National Audit Office | Chief Operating Officer |
255 | Australian Public Service Commission | Australian Public Service Commissioner |
256 | Australian Public Service Commission | First Assistant Commissioner |
257 | Australian Public Service Commission | Assistant Commissioner, Enabling Services |
258 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
259 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Deputy Chief Executive Officer |
260 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Chief Operating Officer |
261 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Group Manager Corporate |
262 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Chief Financial Officer |
263 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Deputy Chief Financial Officer |
264 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Branch Manager in charge of Property |
265 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Executive Director of Township Leasing |
266 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | Registrar, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations |
267 | National Indigenous Australians Agency, | Deputy Registrar, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations |
268 | Office of National Intelligence | Director-General |
269 | Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General | Official Secretary to the Governor-General |
270 | Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General | Deputy Official Secretary to the Governor-General |
271 | Torres Strait Regional Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
272 | Torres Strait Regional Authority | Chief Financial Officer |
273 | Torres Strait Regional Authority | Corporate Services Manager |
274 | Torres Strait Regional Authority | Program Manager Economic Development |
275 | Workplace Gender Equality Agency | Chief Operating Officer |
Social Services Portfolio | ||
276 | Department of Social Services | Secretary |
277 | Department of Social Services | Chief Operating Officer |
278 | Department of Social Services | Chief Finance Officer/Group Manager, Finance Group |
279 | Department of Social Services | Group Manager, Corporate Group |
280 | Department of Social Services | Group Manager, Pensions, Housing and Homelessness |
281 | Department of Social Services | Branch Manager, Housing and Homelessness Program Delivery |
282 | Department of Social Services | Branch Manager, Property and Security Branch |
283 | Department of Social Services | Director of Property, Property and Security Branch |
284 | Australian Institute of Family Studies | Director |
285 | Australian Institute of Family Studies | Deputy Director Corporate Services |
286 | Hearing Australia | Managing Director |
287 | Hearing Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
288 | National Disability Insurance Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
289 | National Disability Insurance Agency | Chief Operating Officer |
290 | National Disability Insurance Agency | Chief Financial Officer |
291 | National Disability Insurance Agency | Chief Corporate and Commercial Officer |
292 | National Disability Insurance Agency | Branch Manager, Corporate, Information and Property Services |
293 | National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission | Commissioner |
294 | National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission | Chief Operating Officer |
295 | Services Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
296 | Services Australia | Chief Operating Officer |
297 | Services Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
298 | Services Australia | General Manager, Corporate and Cross Government Services Division |
299 | Services Australia | National Manager, Property and Corporate Support Branch |
300 | Services Australia | Director, National Leasing Management |
301 | Services Australia | Director, Face to Face Leasing Strategy |
302 | Services Australia | National Manager, Face to Face Property Implementation Branch |
Treasury Portfolio | ||
303 | Department of the Treasury | Deputy Secretary, Small Business, Housing, Corporate and Law Group |
304 | Department of the Treasury | Chief Operating Officer |
305 | Department of the Treasury | Chief Finance Officer |
306 | Department of the Treasury | Director Property Services and Logistics |
307 | Australian Bureau of Statistics | Chief Financial Officer |
308 | Australian Bureau of Statistics | Director, National Property |
309 | Australian Bureau of Statistics | General Manager, Corporate Services Division |
310 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission | Chief Executive Officer |
311 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission | Chief Finance Officer |
312 | Australian Office of Financial Management | Chief Executive Officer |
313 | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority | Chair |
314 | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority | Deputy Chair |
315 | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority | Member |
316 | Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation | Chief Executive Officer |
317 | Australian Taxation Office | Commissioner of Taxation |
318 | Australian Taxation Office | Chief Operating Officer |
319 | Australian Taxation Office | Chief Finance Officer |
320 | Australian Taxation Office | Assistant Commissioner, ATO Property Services |
321 | Australian Taxation Office | Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Procurement and Contracts |
322 | Australian Taxation Office | Leasing Procurement Director, Strategic Procurement and Contracts |
323 | Australian Taxation Office | Property Services Director |
324 | Australian Taxation Office | Leasing Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement and Contracts |
325 | Commonwealth Grants Commission | Secretary |
326 | Commonwealth Grants Commission | Chief Finance Officer |
327 | Housing Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
328 | Housing Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
329 | Housing Australia | General Counsel |
330 | Inspector-General of Taxation | Chief Executive Officer |
331 | National Competition Council | Chief Finance Officer |
332 | National Competition Council | Executive Director |
333 | Productivity Commission | Assistant Commissioner, Corporate Services |
334 | Royal Australian Mint | Chief Executive Officer |
Veterans’ Affairs Portfolio | ||
335 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | First Assistant Secretary responsible for property |
336 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Assistant Secretary responsible for property |
337 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Director(s) responsible for property |
338 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Director of War Graves, Office of Australian War Graves |
339 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Directors (Executive Level 2), Office of Australian War Graves |
340 | Australian War Memorial | Director |
341 | Australian War Memorial | Assistant Director, Corporate Services |
Schedule 3 – Overseas Land Delegations
Delegations to officers in acquiring authorities relating to the acquisition and disposal of leasehold interests in overseas land as per section 7(1).
[Note that delegates are subject to directions by the Minister]
Item | Agency | Position |
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Portfolio | ||
1 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Secretary |
2 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Deputy Secretaries |
3 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Chief Finance Officer |
4 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | First Assistant Secretary, responsible for property |
5 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | First Assistant Secretary, Trade, Market Access and International |
6 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Assistant Secretary, responsible for property |
7 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Assistant Secretary, International Strategy and Engagement |
Attorney-General’s Portfolio | ||
8 | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Chief Operating Officer |
9 | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Chief Financial Officer |
10 | Australian Federal Police | Manager Finance and Budget Management |
11 | Australian Federal Police | Chief Operating Officer |
12 | Australian Federal Police | Chief Financial Officer |
13 | Australian Federal Police | Manager Property |
14 | Australian Federal Police | Coordinator Property Operations |
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Portfolio | ||
15 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Secretary |
16 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Deputy Secretaries |
17 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Chief People Officer |
18 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Chief Finance Officer |
19 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Head of Division, Portfolio Strategy Division |
Defence Portfolio | ||
20 | Department of Defence | Deputy Secretary Security and Estate Group |
21 | Department of Defence | Chief Finance Officer |
22 | Department of Defence | First Assistant Secretary Infrastructure |
23 | Department of Defence | Assistant Secretary Property Management |
24 | Department of Defence | Director Estate Disposals and Overseas Leasing |
25 | Department of Defence | Assistant Director(s) Estate Disposals and Overseas Leasing |
Education Portfolio | ||
26 | Department of Education | Secretary |
27 | Department of Education | Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Enabling Services |
28 | Department of Education | Chief Financial Officer |
29 | Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority | Chief Executive Officer |
Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio | ||
30 | Australian Skills Quality Authority (National Vocational Education and Training Regulator) | Chief Executive Officer |
Finance Portfolio | ||
31 | Australian Electoral Commission | Electoral Commissioner |
32 | Australian Electoral Commission | Deputy Electoral Commissioner |
33 | Digital Transformation Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio | ||
34 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Officials occupying the position of Head of Mission or Head of Post or Senior Administrative Officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Missions overseas |
35 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Chief Executive Officer |
36 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Chief Operating Officer |
37 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Chief Financial Officer |
38 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Chief Counsel |
39 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Chief Security Officer |
40 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Manager Property Services and Consular |
Health and Aged Care Portfolio | ||
41 | Sport Integrity Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
42 | Food Standards Australia New Zealand | Chief Executive Officer |
43 | Australian Sports Commission | Executive Director |
44 | Australian Sports Commission | Executive General Manager, AIS Operations |
45 | Australian Sports Commission | Chief Financial Officer |
Home Affairs Portfolio | ||
46 | Department of Home Affairs | Chief Operating Officer |
47 | Department of Home Affairs | Assistant Secretary, Property Branch |
48 | Department of Home Affairs | First Assistant Secretary, Procurement Property and Contracts Division |
49 | Department of Home Affairs | First Assistant Secretary, Finance Division |
50 | Department of Home Affairs | Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance |
51 | Department of Home Affairs | Superintendent, Airline Liaison (Offshore) Program |
52 | Department of Home Affairs | Assistant Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance |
Industry, Science and Resources Portfolio | ||
53 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Secretary |
54 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Deputy Secretary |
55 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Chief Operating Officer |
56 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Chief Financial Officer |
57 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | General Manager, Property |
58 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Manager, Property Leasing |
59 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | Manager, Property Strategy |
60 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Chief Executive Officer |
61 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Group Executive Capital Programs and Chief Engineer |
62 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Chief Operating Officer |
63 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Chief Executive Officer |
64 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Chief Operating Officer |
65 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Director, Business and Infrastructure Services |
66 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Executive Manager – Estate, Business and Infrastructure Services |
67 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Manager – Estate and Leasing Management, Business and Infrastructure Services |
68 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | Director, Strategic Partnerships (for US Office real property interests only) |
69 | IP Australia | Director General |
70 | IP Australia | Deputy Director General |
71 | IP Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Portfolio | ||
72 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Secretary |
73 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Deputy Secretary |
74 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | First Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Property |
75 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Assistant Secretary with responsibility for property |
76 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Director Property |
77 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Chief Financial Officer |
78 | Creative Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
79 | Creative Australia | Executive Director Corporate Resources |
80 | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia | Chief Executive Officer |
81 | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia | Head of Programs and Place |
82 | Old Parliament House | Museum Head
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Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio | ||
83 | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | First Assistant Secretary, that manages property |
84 | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Assistant Secretary, that manages property |
85 | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Chief Financial Officer |
86 | Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General | Official Secretary to the Governor-General |
87 | Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General | Deputy Official Secretary to the Governor-General |
88 | Office of National Intelligence | Director-General |
Social Services Portfolio | ||
89 | Hearing Australia | Managing Director |
90 | Hearing Australia | Chief Financial Officer |
Treasury Portfolio | ||
91 | Department of the Treasury | Deputy Secretary, Small Business, Housing, Corporate and Law Group |
92 | Department of the Treasury | Chief Operating Officer |
93 | Department of the Treasury | Chief Finance Officer |
94 | Department of the Treasury | Director Property Services and Logistics |
95 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission | Chief Executive Officer |
96 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission | Chief Finance Officer |
97 | Royal Australian Mint | Chief Executive Officer |
Veterans’ Affairs Portfolio | ||
98 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | First Assistant Secretary responsible for property |
99 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Assistant Secretary responsible for property |
100 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Director(s) responsible for property |
101 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Director of War Graves, Office of Australian War Graves |
102 | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | Director, War Grave Operations, Office of Australian War Graves |