Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia

Lands Acquisition Delegation 2024 (No. 2)

 

I, Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, make this delegation under section 139 of the
Lands Acquisition Act 1989.

SIGNED

Minister for Finance

Dated    27 October 2024

 

Contents

 

Section 1 Name of delegation

Section 2 Commencement

Section 3 Revocation

Section 4 Definitions

Section 5 Delegation to officers in the Department

Section 6 Delegations to officers in acquiring authorities relating to the
acquisition and disposal of interests in land (sections 40, 119
123 and 124 of the Act)

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


Section 1 Name of delegation

This delegation is the Lands Acquisition Delegation 2024 (No. 2).

Section 2 Commencement

This delegation commences on publication in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.

Section 3 Revocation

The Lands Acquisition Delegation 2024 is revoked on commencement of the Lands Acquisition Delegation 2024 (No. 2).

Section 4 Definitions

 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:

  1.                 Secretary;
  2.                Deputy Secretary, Commercial Group;
  3.                 First Assistant Secretary, Property and Construction Division; and
  4.                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.

Section 5 Delegation to officers in the Department

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:

  1.                         Delegations are also given to other positions in the Department - see Schedule 2.

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).

Section 6 Delegations to officers in acquiring authorities relating to the acquisition and disposal of interests in land (sections 40, 119, and 123 of the Act)

The following powers of the Minister are delegated to the person for the time being holding, occupying, or performing the duties of a position mentioned, in Schedule 2:

(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;

(2) the power of the Minister under subsection 40 (6) of the Act to give a certificate in connection with the acquisition of an interest in land, other than for acquisitions of freehold interests in land, or leasehold interests in land that exceed a period of 30 years in duration (including lease extension options), stating that the acquisition of the interest by the acquiring authority would be a standard commercial transaction;

(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).

Section 7 Interests in overseas land (section 125 of the Act)

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:

  1.      Chief Finance Officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT);
  2.      Executive Director in the Overseas Property Office and Services in DFAT;
  3.      Assistant Secretary in the Strategy and Property Services Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services in DFAT;
  4.      Assistant Secretary in the Portfolio Management Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services in DFAT; or
  5.      Assistant Secretary in Financial Management Branch, Finance Division in DFAT.


Section 8 Directions by Minister (subsection 139 (3) of the Act)

(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.

  1.                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.
  2.                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.
  3.                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).
  4.                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.

 

 


Schedule 1Delegations to officers in the Department of Finance

 

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:

  1.      a sketch showing the location of the land to which the declaration relates; and
  2.      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

 

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:

  1.      a copy of the declaration; and
  2.      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
  3.      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:

  1.      each person to whom a copy of the original declaration was given in accordance with section 48; and
  2.      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

 

19

s 71(6)(b)

Give a notice to the claimant under section 70 (1), if the Administrative Review 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 Review 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

 

33

s 99(6)(b)

Give a notice under section 98 (1) to a claimant, if the Administrative Review 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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 


Schedule 2 – Acquisition and Disposal Delegations

 

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 Review Tribunal

Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar

19         

Administrative Review Tribunal

Chief Operating Officer

20         

Administrative Review 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 Security Intelligence Organisation

First Assistant Director-General, Enterprise Services

38         

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Deputy Director-General, Enterprise Service Delivery

39         

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Chief Finance Officer

40         

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Assistant Director-General, Facilities Services

41         

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)

Chief Executive Officer

42         

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Chief Operating Officer)

43         

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)

National Manager People and Business Solutions

44         

Federal Court of Australia

Chief Executive Officer

45         

Federal Court of Australia

Chief Finance Officer

46         

Federal Court of Australia

Executive Director, Corporate Services

47         

National Anti-Corruption Commission

Chief Executive Officer

48         

National Anti-Corruption Commission

General Manager, Enabling Services

49         

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Australian Information Commissioner

50         

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

General Manager, Enabling Services

51         

Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman

Ombudsman

52         

Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman

Deputy Ombudsman

53         

Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman

Chief Operating Officer

54         

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Chief Operating Officer

55         

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Chief Financial Officer

56         

Office of the Special Investigator

Chief Operating Officer

57         

Office of the Special Investigator

Chief Financial Officer

58         

Office of Parliamentary Counsel

First Parliamentary Counsel

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Portfolio

59         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Secretary

60         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Deputy Secretaries

61         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Chief People Officer

62         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Chief Finance Officer

63         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Director(s), Australian Antarctic Division

64         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Head of Division, responsible for property

65         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Branch Head, responsible for property

66         

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Director(s), responsible for property

67         

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Chief Operating Officer

68         

Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Chief Executive Officer

69         

Bureau of Meteorology

Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Bureau of Meteorology

70         

Bureau of Meteorology

Group Executive Enterprise Services Group and Chief Operating Officer

71         

Bureau of Meteorology

General Manager, Business Management

72         

Bureau of Meteorology

Chief Financial Officer

73         

Bureau of Meteorology

Head of Property Services

74         

Bureau of Meteorology

National Leasing Manager

75         

Bureau of Meteorology

Senior Leasing Manager

76         

Bureau of Meteorology

Leasing Manager

77         

Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Chief Financial Officer

78         

Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

79         

Clean Energy Regulator

Chair

80         

Clean Energy Regulator

Chief Operating Officer

81         

Clean Energy Regulator

Chief Financial Officer

82         

Climate Change Authority

Chief Executive Officer

83         

Climate Change Authority

Chief Finance Officer

84         

Director of National Parks

Director of National Parks

85         

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Chief Executive Officer

86         

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Chief Operating Officer

87         

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Chief Financial Officer

88         

Murray-Darling Basin Authority

Chief Executive Officer

89         

Murray-Darling Basin Authority

Chief Operating Officer

90         

Murray-Darling Basin Authority

Executive Director, River Management

91         

Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

Executive Director

Defence portfolio

92         

Department of Defence

Deputy Secretary Security and Estate Group

93         

Department of Defence

Chief Finance Officer

94         

Department of Defence

First Assistant Secretary Infrastructure

95         

Department of Defence

First Assistant Secretary Estate Transformation

96         

Department of Defence

Assistant Secretary Property Management

97         

Department of Defence

Assistant Secretary Estate Commercial Planning

98         

Department of Defence

Director(s) Property Management

99         

Department of Defence

Director(s) Estate Commercial Planning

Education Portfolio

100       

Department of Education

Secretary

101       

Department of Education

Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Enabling Services

102       

Department of Education

Chief Financial Officer

103       

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority

Chief Executive Officer

104       

Australian Research Council

Chief Executive Officer

105       

Australian Research Council

Chief Financial Officer

106       

Tertiary Education, Quality and Standards Agency

Chief Executive Officer

107       

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

Director, Corporate/Chief Financial Officer

Employment and Workplace Relations

108       

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Secretary

109       

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Chief Financial Officer

110       

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

First Assistant Secretary, Technology Services Division

111       

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Assistant Secretary, IT Workplace Environment and Customer Support Branch

112       

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Director Property Operations, IT Workplace Environment and Customer Support Branch

113       

Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency

Chief Executive Officer

114       

Australian Skills Quality Authority (National Vocational Education and Training Regulator)

Chief Executive Officer

115       

Comcare

Chief Executive Officer

116       

Comcare

Chief Operating Officer

117       

Comcare

Chief Financial Officer

118       

Fair Work Commission

General Manager

119       

Fair Work Commission

Chief Financial Officer

120       

Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman

Chief Operating Officer

121       

Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman

Chief Finance Officer

122       

Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman

Executive Director, Corporate Services

123       

Safe Work Australia

Chief Executive Officer

124       

Safe Work Australia

Chief Financial Officer

Finance Portfolio

125       

Department of Finance

Deputy Secretary, Business Enabling Services

126       

Department of Finance

First Assistant Secretary, Corporate Division

127       

Department of Finance

First Assistant Secretary, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services

128       

Department of Finance

Assistant Secretary, Parliamentary Business Resources Framework Branch, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services

129       

Department of Finance

Director, State Office and Property Support, Parliamentary Business Resources Framework Branch, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services

130       

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Commissioner

131       

Australian Electoral Commission

Deputy Electoral Commissioner

132       

Australian Electoral Commission

First Assistant Commissioner(s)

133       

Australian Electoral Commission

Director(s), responsible for Property

134       

Australian Electoral Commission

Assistant Commissioner(s), responsible for Property

135       

Digital Transformation Agency

Chief Executive Officer

136       

Digital Transformation Agency

SES Band 1 responsible for property

137       

Future Fund Management Agency

Chief Executive Officer

138       

Future Fund Management Agency

Chief Operating Officer

139       

Future Fund Management Agency

General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer

Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio

140       

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Executive Director – Overseas Property Office and Services

141       

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Assistant Secretary – Strategy and Property Services Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services

142       

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Assistant Secretary – Portfolio Management Branch, Overseas Property Office and Services

143       

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Chief Finance Officer

144       

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Assistant Secretary, Financial Management Branch

145       

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Chief Executive Officer

146       

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Chief Operating Officer

147       

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Chief Financial Officer

148       

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Chief Counsel

149       

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Chief Security Officer

150       

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Manager Property Services and Consular

151       

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

152       

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation

Chief Financial Officer

Health and Aged Care Portfolio

153       

Department of Health and Aged Care

Chief Operating Officer

154       

Department of Health and Aged Care

First Assistant Secretary, Financial Management Division

155       

Department of Health and Aged Care

Chief Financial Officer

156       

Department of Health and Aged Care

Assistant Secretary responsible for Property

157       

Department of Health and Aged Care

Director, Property Strategy and Leasing

158       

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

Commissioner

159       

Australian Digital Health Agency

Chief Executive Officer

160       

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Chief Executive Officer

161       

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Senior Executive, Business and Technology Group

162       

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

Chief Executive Officer

163       

Australian Sports Commission

Executive Director

164       

Australian Sports Commission

Executive General Manager, AIS Operations

165       

Australian Sports Commission

Chief Financial Officer

166       

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Chief Executive Officer

167       

Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority

Chief Executive Officer

168       

National Health and Medical Research Council

Chief Executive Officer

169       

National Health and Medical Research Council

General Manager

170       

Professional Services Review

Director

171       

Sport Integrity Australia

Chief Executive Officer

Home Affairs Portfolio

172       

Department of Home Affairs

Chief Operating Officer

173       

Department of Home Affairs

First Assistant Secretary, Procurement Property and Contracts Division

174       

Department of Home Affairs

First Assistant Secretary, Finance Division 

175       

Department of Home Affairs

Assistant Secretary, Property Branch 

176       

Department of Home Affairs

Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance

177       

Department of Home Affairs

Assistant Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance

178       

National Emergency Management Agency

Coordinator-General (Accountable Authority)

179       

National Emergency Management Agency

Chief Finance Officer

180       

National Emergency Management Agency

Chief Operating Officer

Industry, Science and Resources Portfolio

181       

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Secretary

182       

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Deputy Secretary

183       

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Chief Operating Officer

184       

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Chief Financial Officer

185       

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

General Manager Property

186       

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Manager, Property Leasing

187       

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Manager, Property Strategy

188       

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Chief Executive Officer

189       

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Group Executive Capital Programs and Chief Engineer

190       

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Chief Operating Officer

191       

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Chief Executive Officer

192       

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Chief Operating Officer

193       

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Director, Business and Infrastructure Services

194       

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Executive Manager – Estate,

Business and Infrastructure Services

195       

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Manager – Estate and Leasing Management, Business and Infrastructure Services

196       

Geoscience Australia

Chief Executive Officer

197       

Geoscience Australia

Chief Operating Officer

198       

Geoscience Australia

Chief Financial Officer

199       

Geoscience Australia

General Manager, Enabling Services

200       

IP Australia

Director General

201       

IP Australia

Deputy Director General

202       

IP Australia

Chief Financial Officer

203       

National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority

Chief Executive Officer

204       

National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority

Chief Financial Officer

205       

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Portfolio

206       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Secretary

207       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Deputy Secretary

208       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

First Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Property

209       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Property

210       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Director, Property

211       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Chief Financial Officer

212       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Assistant Secretary responsible for financial management

213       

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Assistant Secretary responsible for budget engagement and strategy

214       

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Chair and Agency Head

215       

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Corporate and Research Division

216       

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Manager, Finance, Reporting and Operations Branch

217       

Australian Film, Television and Radio School

Chief Executive Officer (Director)

218       

Australian Film, Television and Radio School

Chief Financial Officer

219       

Australian National Maritime Museum

Deputy Director, Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer

220       

Australian National Maritime Museum

Chief Executive Officer/Director

221       

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Chief Executive Officer

222       

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Chief Operating Officer

223       

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Chief Financial Officer

224       

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aviation Safety

225       

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Chief Financial Officer

226       

Creative Australia

Chief Executive Officer

227       

Creative Australia

Executive Director Corporate Resources

228       

High Speed Rail Authority

Chief Executive Officer

229       

Infrastructure Australia

Chief Executive Officer

230       

National Archives of Australia

Director-General

231       

National Archives of Australia

Chief Operating Officer

232       

National Archives of Australia

Director, Property and Security

233       

National Capital Authority

Chief Executive

234       

National Capital Authority

Chief Operating Officer

235       

National Capital Authority

Director, Finance and Business Resources

236       

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Chief Executive Officer

237       

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Head of Programs and Place

238       

National Gallery of Australia

Director

239       

National Gallery of Australia

Chief Finance Officer

240       

National Library of Australia

Chief Operating Officer

241       

National Library of Australia

Chief Financial Officer

242       

National Library of Australia

Director-General of the National Library

243       

National Library of Australia

Assistant Director-General, Property and Sustainability

244       

National Museum of Australia

Director

245       

National Museum of Australia

Deputy Director

246       

National Museum of Australia

Assistant Director, Corporate Operations and Services

247       

National Transport Commission

Chief Executive Officer

248       

Old Parliament House

Museum Head

249       

Old Parliament House

Deputy Museum Head

250       

Screen Australia

Chief Executive Officer

251       

Screen Australia

Chief Operating Officer

252       

Screen Australia

Chief Financial Officer

Parliamentary Portfolio

253       

Department of Parliamentary Services

Secretary

254       

Department of Parliamentary Services

Deputy Secretary

255       

Department of Parliamentary Services

First Assistant Secretary, Finance and Property Services

Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio

256       

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Chief Operating Officer

257       

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

First Assistant Secretary, that manages property

258       

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Assistant Secretary, that manages property

259       

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

Chief Executive Officer

260       

Australian National Audit Office

Chief Operating Officer

261       

Australian Public Service Commission

Australian Public Service Commissioner

262       

Australian Public Service Commission

First Assistant Commissioner

263       

Australian Public Service Commission

Assistant Commissioner, Enabling Services

264       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Chief Executive Officer

265       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

266       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Chief Operating Officer

267       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Group Manager Corporate

268       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Chief Financial Officer

269       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

270       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Branch Manager in charge of Property

271       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Executive Director of Township Leasing

272       

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Registrar, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

273       

National Indigenous Australians Agency,

Deputy Registrar, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

274       

Office of National Intelligence

Director-General

275       

Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Official Secretary to the Governor-General

276       

Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Deputy Official Secretary to the Governor-General

277       

Torres Strait Regional Authority

Chief Executive Officer

278       

Torres Strait Regional Authority

Chief Financial Officer

279       

Torres Strait Regional Authority

Corporate Services Manager

280       

Torres Strait Regional Authority

Program Manager Economic Development

281       

Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Chief Operating Officer

Social Services Portfolio

282       

Department of Social Services

Secretary

283       

Department of Social Services

Chief Operating Officer

284       

Department of Social Services

Chief Finance Officer/Group Manager, Finance Group

285       

Department of Social Services

Group Manager, Corporate Group

286       

Department of Social Services

Group Manager, Pensions, Housing and Homelessness

287       

Department of Social Services

Branch Manager, Housing and Homelessness Program Delivery

288       

Department of Social Services

Branch Manager, Property and Security Branch

289       

Department of Social Services

Director of Property, Property and Security Branch

290       

Australian Institute of Family Studies

Director

291       

Australian Institute of Family Studies

Deputy Director Corporate Services

292       

Hearing Australia

Managing Director

293       

Hearing Australia

Chief Financial Officer

294       

National Disability Insurance Agency

Chief Executive Officer

295       

National Disability Insurance Agency

Chief Operating Officer

296       

National Disability Insurance Agency

Chief Financial Officer

297       

National Disability Insurance Agency

Chief Corporate and Commercial Officer

298       

National Disability Insurance Agency

Branch Manager, Corporate, Information and Property Services

299       

National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission

Commissioner

300       

National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission

Chief Operating Officer

301       

Services Australia

Chief Executive Officer

302       

Services Australia

Chief Operating Officer

303       

Services Australia

Chief Financial Officer

304       

Services Australia

General Manager, Corporate and Cross Government Services Division

305       

Services Australia

General Manager, Service Design and Face to Face Transformation

306       

Services Australia

National Manager, Property and Corporate Support Branch

307       

Services Australia

Director, National Leasing Management

308       

Services Australia

Director, Leasing Strategy, Face to Face  Property Transformation

309       

Services Australia

National Manager, Face to Face Property Transformation

Treasury Portfolio

310       

Department of the Treasury

Deputy Secretary, Small Business, Housing, Corporate and Law Group

311       

Department of the Treasury

Chief Operating Officer

312       

Department of the Treasury

Chief Finance Officer

313       

Department of the Treasury

Director Property Services and Logistics

314       

Australian Bureau of Statistics

Chief Financial Officer

315       

Australian Bureau of Statistics

Director, National Property

316       

Australian Bureau of Statistics

General Manager, Corporate Services Division

317       

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Chief Executive Officer

318       

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Chief Finance Officer

319       

Australian Office of Financial Management

Chief Executive Officer

320       

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Chair

321       

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Deputy Chair

322       

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Member

323       

Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

324       

Australian Taxation Office

Commissioner of Taxation

325       

Australian Taxation Office

Chief Operating Officer

326       

Australian Taxation Office

Chief Finance Officer

327       

Australian Taxation Office

Assistant Commissioner, ATO Property Services

328       

Australian Taxation Office

Assistant Commissioner, Sourcing, Commercial Services and Leasing

329       

Australian Taxation Office

Leasing Procurement Director, Sourcing, Commercial Services and Leasing

330       

Australian Taxation Office

Property Services Director

331       

Australian Taxation Office

Leasing Procurement Manager, Sourcing, Commercial Services and Leasing

332       

Commonwealth Grants Commission

Secretary

333       

Commonwealth Grants Commission

Chief Finance Officer

334       

Housing Australia

Chief Executive Officer

335       

Housing Australia

Chief Financial Officer

336       

Housing Australia

General Counsel

337       

Inspector-General of Taxation

Chief Executive Officer

338       

National Competition Council

Chief Finance Officer

339       

National Competition Council

Executive Director

340       

Productivity Commission

Assistant Commissioner, Corporate Services

341       

Royal Australian Mint

Chief Executive Officer

Veterans’ Affairs Portfolio

342       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

First Assistant Secretary responsible for property

343       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Assistant Secretary responsible for property

344       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Director(s) responsible for property

345       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Director of War Graves, Office of Australian War Graves

346       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Directors (Executive Level 2), Office of Australian War Graves

347       

Australian War Memorial

Director

348       

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

First Assistant Secretary Estate Transformation

24         

Department of Defence

Assistant Secretary Property Management

25         

Department of Defence

Assistant Secretary Estate Commercial Planning

26         

Department of Defence

Director Estate Disposals and Overseas Leasing

27         

Department of Defence

Director(s) Property Management

28         

Department of Defence

Director, Directorate of Attaché and Overseas Management

Education Portfolio

29         

Department of Education

Secretary

30         

Department of Education

Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Enabling Services

31         

Department of Education

Chief Financial Officer

32         

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority

Chief Executive Officer

Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio

33         

Australian Skills Quality Authority (National Vocational Education and Training Regulator)

Chief Executive Officer

Finance Portfolio

34         

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Commissioner

35         

Australian Electoral Commission

Deputy Electoral Commissioner

36         

Digital Transformation Agency

Chief Executive Officer

Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio

37         

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

38         

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Chief Executive Officer

39         

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Chief Operating Officer

40         

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Chief Financial Officer

41         

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Chief Counsel

42         

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Chief Security Officer

43         

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Manager Property Services and Consular

Health and Aged Care Portfolio

44         

Sport Integrity Australia

Chief Executive Officer

45         

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Chief Executive Officer

46         

Australian Sports Commission

Executive Director

47         

Australian Sports Commission

Executive General Manager, AIS Operations

48         

Australian Sports Commission

Chief Financial Officer

Home Affairs Portfolio

49         

Department of Home Affairs

Chief Operating Officer

50         

Department of Home Affairs

Assistant Secretary, Property Branch 

51         

Department of Home Affairs

First Assistant Secretary, Procurement Property and Contracts Division

52         

Department of Home Affairs

First Assistant Secretary, Finance Division 

53         

Department of Home Affairs

Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance

54         

Department of Home Affairs

Superintendent, Airline Liaison (Offshore) Program

55         

Department of Home Affairs

Assistant Director, Strategy, Leasing and Governance

Industry, Science and Resources Portfolio

56         

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Secretary

57         

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Deputy Secretary

58         

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Chief Operating Officer

59         

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Chief Financial Officer

60         

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

General Manager, Property

61         

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Manager, Property Leasing

62         

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Manager, Property Strategy

63         

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Chief Executive Officer

64         

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Group Executive Capital Programs and Chief Engineer

65         

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Chief Operating Officer

66         

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Chief Executive Officer

67         

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Chief Operating Officer

68         

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Director, Business and Infrastructure Services

69         

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Executive Manager – Estate,

Business and Infrastructure Services

70         

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Manager – Estate and Leasing Management, Business and Infrastructure Services

71         

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Director, Strategic Partnerships (for US Office real property interests only)

72         

IP Australia

Director General

73         

IP Australia

Deputy Director General

74         

IP Australia

Chief Financial Officer

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Portfolio

75         

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Secretary

76         

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Deputy Secretary

77         

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

First Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Property

78         

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Assistant Secretary with responsibility for property

79         

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Director Property

80         

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Chief Financial Officer

81         

Creative Australia

Chief Executive Officer

82         

Creative Australia

Executive Director Corporate Resources

83         

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Chief Executive Officer

84         

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Head of Programs and Place

85         

Old Parliament House

Museum Head

 

Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio

86         

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

First Assistant Secretary, that manages property

87         

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Assistant Secretary, that manages property

88         

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Chief Financial Officer

89         

Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Official Secretary to the Governor-General

90         

Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Deputy Official Secretary to the Governor-General

91         

Office of National Intelligence

Director-General

Social Services Portfolio

92         

Hearing Australia

Managing Director

93         

Hearing Australia

Chief Financial Officer

Treasury Portfolio

94         

Department of the Treasury

Deputy Secretary, Small Business, Housing, Corporate and Law Group

95         

Department of the Treasury

Chief Operating Officer

96         

Department of the Treasury

Chief Finance Officer

97         

Department of the Treasury

Director Property Services and Logistics

98         

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Chief Executive Officer

99         

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Chief Finance Officer

100       

Royal Australian Mint

Chief Executive Officer

Veterans’ Affairs Portfolio

101       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

First Assistant Secretary responsible for property

102       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Assistant Secretary responsible for property

103       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Director(s) responsible for property

104       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Director of War Graves, Office of Australian War Graves

105       

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Director, War Grave Operations, Office of Australian War Graves