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C2016C01080 (C12)
21 October 2016
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30 April 2021
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Part I—Preliminary
1 Short title
2 Commencement
4 Interpretation
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Part II—Establishment of the National Library of Australia
5 Establishment of National Library
6 Functions of Library
7 Powers of the Library
7A Power to purchase and dispose of assets
8 Transfer of library material etc. to Library
9 Land and buildings
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Part III—Management of the Library
10 Constitution of Council
11 Acting members
12 Chair and Deputy Chair
13 Remuneration and allowances
14 Termination of office
15 Vacation of office
15A Resignation
16 Meetings of Council
17 Director General
17A Terms and conditions of appointment
17B Leave of absence
17C Dismissal
17D Resignation
17E Vacation of office
17H Application of Superannuation Act
17J Acting Director General
18 Officers
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Part IV—Finance
20 Moneys payable to Library
22 Application of moneys of Library
26 Exemption from taxation
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Part V—Miscellaneous
27A Supply of liquor on premises of Library
27B Control of Library land and buildings
28 Regulations
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Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
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