Name,Notes
Army and Air Force Canteen Service,"Previously known as Frontline Defence Services. AAFCANS provides retail services to Australian Defence Force personnel and their families."
Australian Accounting Standards Board,"The AASB makes accounting standards for the private, public and not-for-profit sectors and participates in the formulation of international accounting standards."
Administrative Appeals Tribunal,The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) provides independent review of a wide range of administrative decisions made by the Australian Government and some non-government bodies.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation,"Australian Broadcasting Corporation functions are to provide public broadcasting services within Australia and overseas and to encourage and promote Australia's musical, dramatic and other performing arts."
Aboriginal Benefit Account Advisory Committee,"The Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA) is a Special Account (for the purposes of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997) established for the receipt of statutory royalty equivalent monies generated from mining on Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory (NT), and the distribution of these monies.The ABA is administered by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) in accordance with the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (the ALRA).Under section 64(4) of the ALRA, the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs can approve payments to or for the benefit of Aboriginals living in the Northern Territory. The Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee provides advice to the Minister on these payments"
Australian Bureau of Statistics,Australian Bureau of Statistics is the central statistical authority for the Australian Government including the conducting of the national census.
Australia Council,The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
"Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority","Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is responsible for a national curriculum from kindergarten to Year 12, a national assessment program that measures students' progress and a national data collection and reporting program that supports analysis, evaluation, research and resource allocation, and accountability and reporting."
Australian Crime Commission,The role of the ACC is to: undertake criminal intelligence collection and analysis; set clear national criminal intelligence priorities; and conduct intelligence led investigations of criminal activity of national significance including the conduct and/or coordination of investigative and intelligence taskforces approved by the ACC Board. The ACC has access to coercive powers which are exercised by its Examiners.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission,"A statutory authority responsible for ensuring compliance with the Trade Practices Act."
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research,"Australian Centre for International Agricultural was established to encourage research for the purpose of identifying, and finding solutions to, agricultural problems of developing countries. ACIAR's mission is to achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems, for the benefit of Developing Countries and Australia, through international agricultural research partnerships."
Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity,"ACLEI's function is to detect, investigate and prevent corruption in the Australian Crime Commission, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the former National Crime Authority."
Australian Communications and Media Authority,"The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications. ACMA's responsibilities include promoting self-regulation and competition in the telecommunications industry, while protecting consumers and other users; fostering an environment in which electronic media respect community standards and responds to audience and user needs; managing access to the radio frequency spectrum, including the broadcasting services bands; representing Australia's communications and broadcasting interests internationally."
Copyright Tribunal of Australia,"The Copyright Tribunal was established under the Copyright Act 1968. It has the power to:- inquire into the amount of royalty payable in respect of the recording of musical works, fix royalties or equitable remuneration in respect of compulsory licences, arbitrate disputes in relation to the terms of existing and proposed licensing schemes, and deal with applications for the granting of licences."
Australian Community Pharmacy Authority,"Makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Ageing on applications made under section 90 of the National Health Act 1953 for approval to supply pharmaceutical benefits from particular premises. This involves consideration of applications to establish new approvals or relocate existing approvals."
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care,"The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care leads and coordinates improvements in safety and quality in health care in Australia by identifying issues and policy directions, and recommends priorities for action."
Australian Competition Tribunal,"The Australian Competition Tribunal (formerly known as the Trade Practices Tribunal) is a quasi-judicial review body constituted under the Trade Practices Act 1974. The Tribunal's principal functions are to review determinations of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in relation to applications for, and revocations of, authorisations of conduct and arrangements that would otherwise contravene provisions of the Act, and in relation to notices given by the Commission regarding exclusive dealing, and to review decisions of the Minister or the Commission in relation to third party access to significant infrastructure facilities."
Administration of Norfolk Island,
Administrative Review Council,"Established under the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 as an integral part of the administrative review system at the Commonwealth level of government. Advises the Attorney-General on the scope and operation of the administrative review system. The Council's advice is on issues ranging from the procedures for the exercise of administrative discretions to all aspects of external review of administrative action."
Admiralty Rules Committee,
Advisory Committee on Biologicals,
Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling,
Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines,
Advisory Committee on Medical Devices,
Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling,
Advisory Committee on Non-prescription Medicines,
Advisory Committee on Prescription Medicines,
Advisory Committee on the Safety of Medical Devices,
Advisory Committee on the Safety of Medicines,
Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula,
Australian Electoral Commission,The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is responsible for providing the Australian people with an independent electoral service which meets their needs and encourages them to understand and participate in the electoral process.
Australian Fisheries Management Authority,"AFMA is the Commonwealth agency that looks after Australia's offshore commercial fish resources and strives for the sustainable use of our fisheries on behalf of all Australians. AFMA generally manages commercial fisheries from 3 nautical miles out to the extent of the Australian Fishing Zone (200 nautical miles). The States and Northern Territory are responsible for the majority of recreational and commercial coastal and inland fishing, and inland and coastal aquaculture operations. Established in February 1992, AFMA's operations are governed by the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Fisheries Administration Act 1991. AFMA consults extensively with stakeholders. In a regulatory environment, the Authority employs a partnership approach, which includes establishing and operating Management Advisory Committees for each major Commonwealth fishery. A commission is responsible for AFMA's domestic fisheries management functions. The CEO is a commissioner, assists the commission perform its functions and is responsible for AFMA's foreign compliance functions. Commissioners are appointed for their expertise in areas such as fishing, fisheries management, natural resource management, business or financial management, economics, science/research, law and public sector administration or governance."
Australian Federal Police,"The AFP polices counter terrorism, human trafficking and sexual servitude, cyber-crime and other transnational crimes. It also delivers peace operations in cooperation with local police forces internationally and protection of government facilties including the embassies of foreign countries in Canberra."
"Australian Film, Television and Radio School",Contributes to the sustainability of the Australian screen and broadcast industries through the provision of advanced education and training to highly talented and creative students and meeting the training needs of industry.
Attorney-General's Department,"The Attorney-General's Department was one of the original departments established at Federation in 1901. It serves the Attorney-General and the Minister for Home Affairs and provides policy advice and services to the Commonwealth in the following main areas: administrative, constitutional, civil, family and international law, international crime cooperation, Indigenous legal justice, law reform, bankruptcy estate administration and regulation, Commonwealth courts and tribunals, legal aid, native title, national and international human rights issues, censorship, criminal law and law enforcement, national security, emergency management, some aspects of customs and border control."
Aged Care Commissioner,
Aged Care Funding Instrument Reference Group,
Ageing Consultative Committee,
Australian Government Solicitor,"AGS provides legal and related services in support of the full range of activities of Australian Government departments and agencies. These services include the conduct of litigation and dispute resolution, the provision of legal advice, and through its broad commercial practice, advice and assistance in commercial and corporate law, particularly within a government context. "
Australian Hearing,"Australian Hearing, a Federal Government Agency of the Department of Human Services, is the sole government provider of hearing assessment and rehabilitation services to Australians under 21 years-of-age, adults with complex needs, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders including those 50 years of age and over, participants of Community Development Projects (CDEP), and eligible clients living in remote areas."
Aboriginal Hostels Limited,Aboriginal Hostels Limited provides temporary accommodation (of up to 3 months) for Indigenous Australians to allow them to easily visit government services and family members outside of their home community
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies,"Conducts, facilitates and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, especially through research, collections and publications."
Australian Institute of Criminology,"The Institute conducts policy relevant research in the field of criminal justice, publishes research findings, and conducts conferences, seminars and roundtables."
Australian Institute of Family Studies,"The role of the Australian Institute of Family Studies is to conduct research and communicate findings that affect family wellbeing to policy makers, service providers and the broader community."
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,"The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) provides statistical information that governments and the community can use to promote discussion and make decisions on health, housing and community services in Australia. It also contributes to international statistical standards through work with the WHO and the OECD."
Australian Institute of Marine Science,"Undertakes research and development to generate new knowledge in marine science and technology, promotes its application in industry, government and ecosystem management; and undertakes complementary activities to disseminate knowledge, collaborate effectively, assist in the development of national marine science policy and enhance the institute's standing as a centre of excellence."
Airservices Australia,"Airservices is a government-owned corporation providing safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible services to the aviation industry. We manage air traffic operations for around 75 million passengers on more than three million flights every year."
Australian Law Reform Commission,"The Australian Law Reform Commission conducts inquiries into, and reviews of, specific areas of the law and makes recommendations for reform to the Federal Parliament through the Attorney-General."
Australian Maritime Safety Authority,"AMSA's functions include promulgating national and international maritime safety and environment protection standards, providing a national network of aids to navigation for commercial shipping operating around the Australian coast, coordinating search and rescue services for the civil maritime and aviation industries, and maintaining a maritime distress and safety communication network throughout Australia"
Australian National Maritime Museum,"To bring maritime heritage to life and preserve it for future generations through exhibitions, programs and events; the National Maritime Collection; research, acquisition, conservation, interpretation, scholarship, publication, outreach and education; national leadership and support; national and international collaboration; and fostering traditional practices."
Australian National Preventive Health Agency,The Australian National Preventive Health Agency has been established to advise on and manage national preventive health programs.
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation,"ANSTO conducts research and development in relation to a broad range of nuclear science and technology activities, and the production and use of radioisotopes. It has a strong commercial focus and ensures that its research, technology transfer, commercial and training activities in nuclear science and associated technologies advance Australia's innovation, international competitiveness and environmental and health management."
Australian National University,"The Australian National University is unique among its contemporaries as the only Australian university established by an Act of Federal Parliament, in 1946. It is also one of Australia's most research-intensive universities, with a high ratio of academic staff to students."
Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority,"The Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority creates a nationally consistent and coordinated approach to organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Their role is to work with states and territories, clinicians, consumers and the community sector to build a world leading organ and tissue donation and transplantation system for Australia."
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority,"APRA is responsible for prudential regulation of banks, life insurance companies, general insurance companies, superannuation funds, credit unions, building and friendly societies."
Australian Public Service Commission,"The Commission is a central agency within the Australian Public Service with a critical leadership role in contributing to the future capability and sustainability of the Service. We promote good practice in managing people, support leadership and learning and development in the APS, foster ethical behaviour and workplaces that value diversity. We promote Indigenous employment in the APS. We also have an important evaluation role in working with agencies to ensure that the APS is performing effectively and consistently with the APS Values."
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority,"The APVMA regulates the safety and effectiveness of agricultural and veterinary chemical products in the Australian marketplace. It does this by assessing applications for product registration based on human safety, animal or crop safety, environmental and worker safety, effectiveness, and risk to overseas trade, by specifying conditions of use, and through post-registration quality assurance and compliance programs."
Australian Research Council,"The ARC's mission is to deliver policy and programs that advance Australian research and innovation globally and benefit the community. The ARC provides advice to the Government on research matters, manages the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), and administers the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative."
Australian Renewable Energy Agency,
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency,"The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), a Federal Government agency charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the harmful effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation."
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation,"The ARPC is a statutory Government body dealing with terrorism-related insurance claims and protection, in response to the withdrawal of terrorism insurance cover by insurance companies following terrorist attacks around the world."
Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited,"ARTC is one of Australia's largest rail network owners operating and managing over 8,500 kilometres of standard gauge track in South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Core competencies include access management, network control, rail infrastructure planning and management, signalling and communications, as well as offering expert advice in developing rail transport solutions to customers."
Australian Statistics Advisory Council,"The Australian Statistics Advisory Council (ASAC), established by the Australian Bureau of Statistics ACT 1975, is the key advisory body to the Minister and the Australian Statistician on statistical services. It provides valuable input to the directions and priorities of the Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) work program and reports annually to Parliament (the annual report can be found at www.abs.gov.au). ASAC meets twice yearly.The mission of ASAC is -To ensure that, in keeping with Council's statutory charter, the advice furnished to the Minister and the Statistician in relation to the collection and dissemination of statistics has due regard to relative priorities, is objective, relevant, timely, constructive and practical, and that it is sensitive to the needs of both suppliers and users of statistical data.All state and territory government are represented on ASAC. The other members are chosen to represent a broad cross-section of perspectives, covering government, business, academic and community interests.Secretariat support for ASAC is provided by the ABS."
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority,"To protect Australia's sporting integrity through the elimination of doping."
Australian Sports Commission,"Australian Sports Commission provides financial support and other assistance to national sporting organisations to deliver participation and high performance results and improve their capability, sustainability and effectiveness"
ASC Pty Ltd,ASC Pty Ltd is a government owned business that  supplys and maintains Australia's submarines and naval air warfare destroyers.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission,"The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia's corporate, markets and financial services regulator. We contribute to Australia's economic reputation and well being by ensuring that Australia's financial markets are fair and transparent, supported by confident and informed investors and consumers."

Assistant Treasurer,
Australian Taxation Office,"The Australian Taxation Office is the Federal Government's main revenue collection agency. The Tax Office is headed by the Commissioner of Taxation, a statutory official appointed under the provisions of the Taxation Administration Act 1953. Our aim is to manage and shape the revenue systems that sustain social and economic policy, and fund services for Australians. Our main role is to administer legislation for taxes, superannuation and excise (but not customs duty). We also address broader issues affecting Australia's revenue systems, such as aggressive tax planning, persistent tax debtors, globalisation and the cash economy. The Tax Office also supports the delivery of community benefits, with roles in other areas such as private health insurance, family assistance and cross agency support."
Australian Transport Safety Bureau,"Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is responsible for conducting independent 'no-blame' investigations into accidents and other transport safety matters involving civil aviation, marine and rail operations that fall within Commonwealth jurisdiction."
Attorney-General,
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board,"To develop, in the public interest, high quality auditing and assurance standards and related guidance as a means to enhance the relevance, reliability and timeliness of information provided to users of audit and assurance services."
Australian Agency for International Development,"The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is the Australian Government agency responsible for managing Australia's overseas aid program. The objective of the Australian aid program is to assist developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest."
Australian Heritage Council,"The Australian Heritage Council is an independent body of heritage experts established under the Australian Heritage Council Act 2003, that advises the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on heritage matters. The Council's major role is to assess the heritage values of places nominated for the National Heritage List and the Commonwealth Heritage List, and to advise the Minister on promotion, research, education, policies, grants, conservation and other matters."
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre,The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulator and specialist financial intelligence unit.
Australian Trade Commission,"The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)is the Australian Government's trade and investment development agency. Austrade assists Australian companies to succeed in international business, attracts productive foreign direct investment into Australia and promotes Australia's education and training sector internationally. Austrade also has consular management responsibilities in a number of international locations and provides consular and passport services, travel advice, contingency planning and crisis response in those areas."
Australasian Procurement and Construction Council Inc,
Australian Postal Corporation,"The Corporation's principal function is to supply postal services within Australia, and between Australia and overseas under the Australia Post brand."
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare Board,
Australian Defence Force Academy Consultative Council,
Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee,"ADHREC is the Human Research Ethics Committee for Defence. ADHREC approval must therefore be sought when human research is conducted: A. on ADF or other Defence personnel, and/orB. by Defence personnel, and/orC. on/in a Defence establishment."
Australian Energy Regulator,
Australian Human Rights Commission,"The Australian Human Rights Commission's goals are to foster greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia and to address the human rights concerns of a broad range of individuals and groups. The Commission's responsibilities include education and public awareness; discrimination and human rights complaints; human rights compliance; policy and legislative development. The Commission investigates alleged infringements of human rights under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 and breaches of anti-discrimination law under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and Sex Discrimination Act 1984."
Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund,"The Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund provides loans to members of the Australian Regular Army or Army Reserve who require financial assistance and are in necessitous circumstances."
Australian National Council on Drugs,
Australian Political Exchange Council,"Established in 1981, the Australian Political Exchange Council aims to develop young Australian political leaders by providing opportunities to gain insights into the political systems and cultures of countries with which the Council has established an exchange program. It also offers delegates visiting from overseas a chance to learn about Australia's political system. Through the Council's exchange programs, long-lasting ties and friendships can be formed between future generations of political leaders in Australia and other countries."
Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee,
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC),
Albury-Wodonga Corporation,"The Corporation, established under the Albury-Wodonga Development Act 1973, currently operates as a major property-owner and manager in the Albury-Wodonga region. The Corporation was previously a major land developer and concluded its residential land development activities in October 2006. Some industrial land development will continue until mid-2007. The Corporation is now concentrating on the disposal of its property assets in an orderly manner until around 2015."
Australian War Memorial,"The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war, by developing and maintaining the National Memorial and the national collection of historical material; and through commemorative ceremonies, exhibitions, research, interpretation and dissemination."
Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency,Previously known as Skills Australia
Bureau of Meteorology,
Cancer Australia,"Cancer Australia was established to coordinate and liaise between the wide range of organisations, groups and service providers with an interest in cancer care and support. It's goals are to guide improvements to cancer prevention and care and ensure treatments are based on the best available evidence."
Cabinet Secretary,
Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board,"An independent body which conducts hearings to determine whether registered auditors and liquidators have contravened provisions of the Corporations Law, have failed to carry out their duties and functions adequately and properly, are otherwise not a fit and proper person to remain registered, or are subject to disqualification or an ineligibility to remain registered. All applications to the board are made by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The board may cancel or suspend a person's registration and in some circumstances may admonish or reprimand a registered person and/or require the person to give an undertaking."
Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee,"Advises the Minister, at the request of the Minister or on the committee's initiative, on corporate law reform."
Civil Aviation Safety Authority,The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is responsible for the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australia registered aircraft overseas.
Classification Board,"Members of the Classification Board and the Classification Review Board are appointed as statutory officers on a fixed term basis. They are selected to reflect the diversity of community life and a range of public opinion. Members are required to take account of a range of views and appropriate legislation in classifying publications, film and computer games for the Australian Government and all States and Territories. The Classification Board receives administrative support from the Office of Film and Literature Classification."
Clean Energy Regulator,The Clean Energy Regulator is the Government body responsible for administering legislation that will reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy.
Commonwealth Grants Commission,"An independent statutory authority that operates under the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1973. The Commission recommends to the Australian Government how general revenue assistance should be allocated between the States and Territories. The Commission's recommendations are based on the principle of horizontal fiscal equalisation, which is defined as:A distribution of Goods and Services Tax revenue to State and Territory Governments such that, after allowing for material factors affecting revenues and expenditures, each would have the fiscal capacity to provide services and their associated infrastructure at the same standard, if each made the same effort to raise revenue from its own sources, operated at the same level of efficiency and maintained the average per capita net financial worth."
Climate Change Authority,
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation,"Administers the Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave Fund, which raises levies and reimburses employers for long service leave payments to coal industry employees in NSW, Queensland, WA and Tasmania."

Comcare,"Comcare is the agency responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation in the jurisdiction of the Australian Commonwealth (i.e. Federal) Government."

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder,
Complaints Resolution Panel (Therapeutic good advertising),
ComSuper,"ComSuper is an Australian Government agency responsible for administering the major superannuation schemes available to Australian Defence Force members and the majority of Australian Government employees.ComSuper provides superannuation administration services under authority from the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation who is responsible for the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), Public Sector Superannuation (PSS) scheme, Public Sector Superannuation accumulation plan (PSSap), Military Superannuation and Benefits (MilitarySuper) scheme and the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) scheme."
Classification Review Board,"Members of the Classification Review Board are appointed as statutory officers on a fixed term basis. They are selected to reflect the diversity of community life and a range of public opinion. Review Board decisions are taken by majority vote in accordance with the National Classification Code and classification guidelines endorsed by censorship ministers. The Classification Review Board receives administrative support from the Office of Film and Literature Classification."
Criminology Research Council,"Established by the Criminology Research Act 1971 as a CAC agency, the Council is co-funded by the Australian, State and Territory Governments, and meets three times a year. It controls and administers the Criminology Research Fund, which is used to fund criminological research."
Cotton Research and Development Corporation,The Corporation investigates and evaluates the research and development (R&D) requirements of the cotton industry
CrimTrac,
CRS Australia,CRS Australia assists people with injuries and disabilities to get and keep jobs.
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation,"CSC provides superannuation services and products to Australian Government employees and employers through three schemes - the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) and the Public Sector Superannuation accumulation plan (PSSap)."
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation,"CSIRO carries out scientific research for the purpose of assisting Australian industry, furthering the interests of the Australian community, and contributing to the achievement of national objectives."
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service,Customs and Border Protection manages the security and integrity of Australia's borders. It works to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border
"Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry","Agricultural, pastoral, fishing, food and forest industries; water, soils, and other natural resources; rural adjustment and drought issues; rural industries inspection and quarantine; primary industries research including economic research; commodity marketing, including export promotion and agribusiness; administration of international commodity agreements; administration of export controls on agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries products; food policy, processing and exports."
"Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy","The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy aims to develop a vibrant, sustainable and internationally competitive broadband, broadcasting and communications sector through policy development and program delivery, which promotes the digital economy for all Australians."
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency,"Development and coordination of domestic and international climate change policy; International climate negotiations; Design and implementation of emissions trading; Mandatory renewable energy target policy, regulation and coordination; Greenhouse emissions and energy consumption reporting; Climate change adaptation strategy and coordination; Coordination of climate change science activities."
"Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations","The department implements government policies and programs to provide education and training opportunities for all Australians, to increase employment participation and to ensure fair and productive workplaces. Education, training and workforce participation are central to our goal of building a productive and socially inclusive nation, one which values diversity and provides opportunities for all Australians to build rewarding social and economic lives."
Department of Defence,"The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests. It is accountable to the Commonwealth Parliament, on behalf of the Australian people, for the efficiency and effectiveness with which it carries out the Government's defence policy."
Defence Families of Australia,"Defence Families of Australia is the recognised group within Defence that provides the views and interests of ADF families. Members are volunteers, and are either family members or spouses of full-time serving personnel."
Defence Reserves Support Council,"The council enhances availability of the Reserves component of the ADF by promoting the benefits of Reserve service to, and establishing a flexible partnership with, the community in general and employers in particular."

Department of Parliamentary Services,"The Department of Parliamentary Services supports the parliamentary process by providing a multitude of services to the Senators and Members, their staff, parliamentary committees and the parliamentary departments. Quality library collections, information services, analysis, advice and services are provided by its information and research staff. The Department is the central communications agency for the Parliament, providing transcription, information technology, and communications and broadcasting services in Parliament House. The Department produces print and electronic transcripts and radio and television coverage of proceedings of both chambers and parliamentary committees, and installs and maintains the Parliament's networked computer and telecommunications services. Many other common services are provided to the Australian Parliament and Public, chiefly in respect of: engineering; building and maintenance; security; public access and guides; retail (Parliament Shop, bank, hairdresser, coffee shop and post office); cleaning; waste disposal; goods distribution and dispatch; recreation; emergency first aid; catering; and landscaping."
"Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport","The Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport is responsible for regional Australia policy and co-ordination; the delivery of regional and rural specific services; regional development; matters relating to local government; and the administration of Australian territories. In December 2011, the Office for Sport and Office for the Arts were brought into the department."
Department of Resources Energy and Tourism,
Department of the House of Representatives,"The Department was established on 1 May 1901. It supports the House of Representatives and the Parliament by providing advice and services of the highest standard."
Department of the Senate,"The Department of the Senate is one of three parliamentary departments dedicated to providing the Senate, its committees, the President of the Senate and Senators with a broad range of advisory and support services, to enable the fulfilment of the constitutional role of the Senate."
Designs Office,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,"External Affairs, including: relations and communications with overseas governments; treaties, including trade agreements; bilateral, regional and multilateral trade policy; international trade and commodity negotiations; trade promotion; international development co-operation; diplomatic and consular missions; international security issues, including disarmament, arms control and nuclear non-proliferation; public diplomacy, including information and cultural programs; international expositions; provision of secure travel identification to Australian citizens ; provision of consular services to Australian citizens abroad; overseas property management, including acquisition, ownership and disposal of real property."
Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal,"Pursuant to the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955 (Cwlth) (""Act""), the Tribunal can hear appeals as against conviction, prescribed acquittal and punishment in respect of prosecutions before the Australian Military Court. Further, pursuant to recent amendments to the Act, the Tribunal can also hear questions of law referred by the Director of Military Prosecutions."
Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal,"Inquires into and determines pay and pay related allowances for the Regular and Reserve members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)."
Defence Housing Australia,The primary role of Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is to supply housing and related services to Defence members and their families
Department of Human Services,"The Department of Human Services is an Australian Government agency which is responsible for delivering a range of welfare, social services, health services and other services for the Australian Government."
Department of Immigration and Citizenship,Building Australia's future through the well-managed movement and settlement of people.
Director of National Parks and Parks Australia,"The Director of National Parks is a corporation solely established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, with the principal function of managing the Commonwealth reserves that are established under the Act. The Director is assisted in performing this function by the staff of Parks Australia (a division of the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities). The Director of National Parks has also delegated management of marine reserves to the Marine Division and the Austrarlian Antarctic Division within the Department."
Department of Infrastructure and Transport,"The Department of Infrastructure and Transport, in partnership with portfolio agencies, delivers infrastructure and transport policy, regulation and programmes to assist the portfolio ministers to achieve the Government's desired outcomes for the benefit of the Australian community. The Department contributes to the wellbeing of Australians by assisting the Government to promote, evaluate, plan and invest in infrastructure; and foster an efficient, sustainable, competitive, safe and secure transport system. "
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,The central role of the department is to support the Prime Minister and assist in achieving a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of Australian government policies.
Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions,"The principal functions and responsibilities of the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions are a) to institute and conduct, on behalf of the Crown, prosecutions for indictable offences (under NSW laws) in the Supreme Court and the District Court b) to institute and conduct, on behalf of the Crown, appeals in any court in respect of any such prosecution and c) to conduct on behalf of the Crown as respondent, any appeal in any court in respect of any such prosecution."
Department of Veterans' Affairs,"Serving members of Australia's veteran and defence force communities, war widows and widowers, widows and dependants, through programs of care, rehabilitation, compensation, income support, commemoration and defence support services."
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation,Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides tailored finance solutions to help Australian businesses overcome the financial barriers they face when expanding their export activities.
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency,"Administers the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999. Through education, assists organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women. EOWA works with employers to improve equal opportunity outcomes for women in the workplace by:- delivering practical solutions - building strategic partnerships - leading public debate to increase the rate of change."
"Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs","The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) is the Australian Government's principal source of advice on social policy."
Family Court of Australia,"The Family Court of Australia, through its specialised judges and staff, helps Australians resolve their most complex family disputes. The Court was established under the Family Law Act 1975 and has original jurisdiction in all states and territories except Western Australia. The Court determines cases with complex law and facts including cases with jurisdictional issues, multiple parties and financial cases. The Court also determines cases with specialised areas (Hague, special medical procedures, serious cases of entrenched conflict, violence and abuse, international relocation), and; provides national coverage as the appellate court in family law matters."
Film Certification Advisory Board,"The Film Certification Advisory Board provides advice to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on: certificates of eligibility for the Refundable Film Tax Offset and the Location and PDV Offsets. The Board also provides policy advice relevant to the offsets."
Federal Court of Australia,"The Federal Court of Australia is a national court which deals with over 120 Federal Acts of Parliament. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia when necessary. The Court has jurisdiction in relation to almost all civil matters and some summary and indictable criminal matters arising under Australian federal law. The Court is able to hear cases in relation to admiralty, bankruptcy, competition, consumer protection, corporations, fair work, human rights, intellectual property and native title. It also has the power to review some Federal Government decisions in areas such as social security, immigration and taxation."
Department of Finance and Deregulation,"Budget policy advice and process, and review of governmental programmes; Government financial accountability, governance and financial management frameworks; shareholder advice on Government Business Enterprises (GBEs); general policy guidelines for Australian Government statutory authorities; superannuation for Commonwealth employees; asset sales; strategic property management in Australia, including acquisition, ownership and disposal of real property; procurement policy; electoral matters, administration of the Commonwealth's self-managed general insurance fund (Comcover); and fostering the efficient and effective use of Information and Communications Technologies by the Australian Government."
Financial Reporting Panel,
Family Law Council,"A statutory authority established by section 115 of the Family Law Act 1975. Advises and makes recommendations to the Attorney-General concerning the working of the Family Law Act and other legislation relating to family law, the working of legal aid in relation to family law, and any other matters relating to family law. Advice and recommendations to the Attorney-General may be either at Council's own instigation or in response to a referral by the Attorney-General."
Federal Magistrates Court,"The Federal Magistrates Court is a federal court of record established by the Federal Magistrates Act 1999. The court is constituted by federal magistrates. The court exercises federal jurisdiction in family law and child support, bankruptcy, federal administrative law, consumer protection trade practices, migration, workplace relations, discrimination, copyright, privacy and admiralty matters. The court cannot deal with family law or child support matters in Western Australia, where there is a state family court. Staff of the Federal Magistrates Court can provide advice on the procedures of the court, but cannot give legal advice or assist in the conduct of proceedings."
Financial Reporting Council,"The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is the peak body responsible for overseeing the effectiveness of the financial reporting framework in Australia. Its key functions include the oversight of the accounting and auditing standards setting processes for the public and private sectors, providing strategic advice in relation to the quality of audits conducted by Australian auditors, and advising the Minister on these matters. The FRC monitors the development of international accounting and auditing standards, works to further the development of a single set of accounting and auditing standards for world-wide use and promotes the adoption of these standards. It is a statutory body under Part 12 of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001."
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation,"The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation is a statutory authority jointly funded by the Australian Government and the fishing and aquaculture industry. It is responsible to its stakeholders to plan, invest in and manage fisheries R&D throughout Australia and facilitate the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of R&D results."
Food Standards Australia New Zealand,Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)'s role is to protect the health and safety of people in Australia and New Zealand through the maintenance of a safe food supply.
Future Fund Management Agency,"The Future Fund will make provision for unfunded superannuation liabilities that will become payable during a period when an ageing population is likely to place significant pressure on the Commonwealth's Finances."
Fair Work Australia,Fair Work Australia is the national workplace relations tribunal. It is an independent body with power to carry out a range of functions relating to: the safety net of minimum wages and employment conditions; enterprise bargaining; industrial action; dispute resolution; termination of employment; and other workplace matters


Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority,"The principal adviser to the Commonwealth Government on the care and development of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The outcome of the Authority is to provide for the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australian communities through the care and development of the Marine Park."
Gene Technology Regulator,
General Practice Recognition Appeal Committee,
General Practice Recognition Eligibility Committee,
Geoscience Australia,"Geoscience Australia is the national agency for geoscience research and geospatial information. The Agency's research and information contributes to enhanced economic, social and environmental benefits to the community by providing input for decisions that impact upon resource use, management of the environment, and the safety and well-being of Australians."
Grains Research and Development Corporation,"The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is a statutory authority established to plan and invest in R&D for the Australian grains industry. Its primary objective is to support effective competition by Australian grain growers in global grain markets, through enhanced profitability and sustainability. Its primary business activity is the allocation and management of investment in grains R&D."
Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee,"The function of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee is to provide advice, on the request of the Regulator or the Ministerial Council, on the following:(a) ethical issues relating to gene technology; (b) the need for, and content of, codes of practice in relation to ethics in respect of conducting dealings with GMOs; (c) the need for, and content of, policy principles in relation to dealings with GMOs that should not be conducted for ethical reasons; (d) the need for policy principles, policy guidelines, codes of practice and technical and procedural guidelines in relation to  GMOs and GM products and the content of such principles, guidelines and codes; (e) community consultation in respect of the process for applications for licences covering dealings that involve the intentional release of a GMO into the environment; (f) risk communication matters in relation to dealings that involve the intentional release of a GMO into the environment; (g) matters of general concern identified by the Regulator in relation to applications made under this Act; (h) matters of general concern in relation to GMOs. "
Gene Technology Ministerial Council,"The Gene Technology Ministerial Council is established by the intergovernmental Gene Technology Agreement 2001. The main function of the Gene Technology Ministerial Council is to issue policy principles, policy, guidelines and codes of practice to govern the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator and the operation of the national regulator scheme for gene technology and to oversee generally the operation of the scheme."
Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee,"The Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee provides scientific and technical advice, on at the request of the Gene Technology Regulator or the Gene Technology Ministerial Council, on: a) gene technology, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified (GM) products; b) applications made under the Gene Technology Act 200; c) the biosafety aspects of gene technology; d) the need for policy principles, policy guidelines, codes of practice and technical and procedural guidelines in relation to GMOs and GM products, and the content of such principles, guidelines and codes. "
Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation,The Corporation investigates and evaluates the research and development (R&D) requirements of the grape and wine industry.
Department of Health and Ageing,"Services for the aged, including carers; Public health and medical research; Health promotion and disease prevention; Primary health care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Pharmaceutical benefits; Health benefits schemes; Specific health services, including human quarantine; National drug abuse strategy; Regulation of therapeutic goods; Notification and assessment of industrial chemicals; Gene technology regulation."
Health and Hospitals Fund Advisory Board,
Hearing Services Consultative Committee,
High Court of Australia,"In 1901 the High Court of Australia was established by section 71 of the Constitution and, to the extent that legislative provision was necessary, was given the power to administer its own affairs by the High Court of Australia Act 1979, which was proclaimed on 21 April 1980. The Constitution confers both an appellate and an original jurisdiction upon the High Court. Appeals from the Supreme Courts of the States and Territories, from the Federal Court of Australia and from the Family Court of Australia are heard pursuant to special leave to appeal. The High Court is also the final arbiter upon constitutional questions."
Health Workforce Australia,"HWA advises the health and higher education sectors on health workforce planning, policy and program initiatives, reform, international recruitment and training."
International Air Services Commission,"The International Air Services Commission is an independent statutory authority established under the International Air Services Commission Act 1992 (the IASC Act). The object of the IASC Act is to enhance the welfare of Australians by promoting economic efficiency through competition in the provision of international air services, resulting in:  - increased responsiveness by airlines to the needs of consumers, including an increased range of choices and benefits - growth in Australian tourism and trade - the maintenance of Australian carriers capable of competing effectively with the airlines of foreign countries.  The commission's principal function is to make determinations allocating available capacity on a route to one or more carriers, including setting conditions for the use of this capacity. The commission also conducts reviews of those determinations, as well as providing advice to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government about any matter referred to it by the Minister concerning international air operations."
Indigenous Business Australia,"Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is a progressive, commercially focused organisation that promotes and encourages self-management, self-sufficiency and economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."
Inspector-General of Taxation,"The Inspector-General of Taxation is an independent statutory office created to review systemic tax administration issues and to report to the Government with recommendations for improving tax administration for the benefit of all taxpayers."
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority,
Indigenous Land Corporation,"Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to acquire and manage land to provide cultural, social, environmental and economic benefits."
Independent Review PBS Cost Recovery Committee,
Infrastructure Australia,"Infrastructure Australia is a statutory body, established under the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008 which came into effect on 9 April 2008.  Infrastructure Australia advises governments, investors and infrastructure owners on a wide range of issues. These include Australia's current and future infrastructure needs, mechanisms for financing infrastructure investments, and policy, pricing and regulation and their impacts on investment and on the efficiency of the delivery, operation and use of national infrastructure networks.  Infrastructure Australia's focus is on assisting Australian governments to develop a strategic blueprint for unlocking infrastructure bottlenecks and to modernise the nation's economic infrastructure. Infrastructure Australia reports regularly to the Council of Australian Governments through the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport."
Intergovernmental Committee on Drugs,
Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia,"The Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia is the government agency responsible for the administration and regulation of the personal insolvency system in Australia. ITSA operates the bankruptcy registry, where debtors petitions are lodged, debt agreement proposals are processed and public records on insolvency are maintained."
Legislative and Governance Forum on Food Regulation,
Marine Council,"This authority is included in the <a href=""http://www.righttoknow.org.au/body/doit"">Infrastructure and Transport portfolio</a> according to their 2012 annual report, Appendix H [<a href=""http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/annual_report/2011_2012/files/7_INFRASTRUCTURE_TRANSPORT_AR_1112_APPENDICES.pdf"">PDF</a>]. However the department <a href=""http://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/re_marine_reserves_not_enough_re#incoming-35"">has said</a> that the council ""<em>has not operated in some years</em>""."
Medibank Private Limited,"Medibank Private's main business is private health insurance which it offers along with small scale health management programs, and travel and life insurance products."
Medical Services Advisory Committee,
Medical Training Review Panel,
Medicare Participation Review Committee,"MPRCs are independent statutory committees established on a case by case basis to make independent determinations of whether a practitioner, or where relevant a person, should maintain the right to participate in Medicare, in the following circumstances: where a practitioner has been convicted of relevant criminal offences; where a practitioner has been found to have engaged in inappropriate practice on two separate occasions under the Professional Services Review (PSR) Scheme; where a practitioner or pathology company is reasonably believed to have breached a pathology undertaking; or where a practitioner or person is reasonably believed to have engaged in prohibited diagnostic imaging practices. "
Merit Protection Commissioner,
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission,























































"Ministerial Advisory Committee on AIDS, Sexual Health and Hepatitis",
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy,MCDS was discontinued on 30 June 2011
Museum of Australian Democracy,"Housed in one of Australia's most prominent national heritage listed buildings, The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is the first and only Museum in Australia dedicated to telling the story of the journey of our democracy. It seeks to provide a range of innovative exhibitions, tours, interpretation, education programs and public activities that will inspire and challenge visitors to explore democracy from its ancient roots to the present day and possible futures.   The museum links the past, present and future of Australian democracy with the history and heritage of the building providing visitors with a holistic and integrated experience. The museum aims to encourage visitors to discover what it means to be Australian in one of Australia's most loved buildings and to be inspired by Australia's greatest achievements-our democracy-and the role they can play in it. The experience at the museum is unique and cannot be found anywhere else in Australia. It is the rare combination of place and content-the museum shows what happened in the very place most democratic decisions that shaped our nation were made-creating a sense of admiration and appreciation for the visitor. The aim is for visitors to come away feeling empowered, proud and motivated to play their role in Australia's democracy. The Museum also oversees the provision of catering and conference facilities."
Migration Review Tribunal,"A statutory body which provides a final independent merits review of visa and visa-related decisions."
Murray-Darling Basin Authority,"The Authority is responsible for planning the integrated management of water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin."
National Archives of Australia,The Archives plays the leading role in the management of Commonwealth records; makes available to the public non-exempt Commonwealth records over 30 years old; encourages and facilitates the use of the archival resources of the Australian Government; and provides leadership in developing and coordinating the preservation and use of the archival resources of Australia.
National Environment Protection Council Service Corporation,
National Health Performance Authority,
National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council,
National Blood Authority,"The National Blood Authority is a Commonwealth agency established under the National Blood Authority Act to improve and enhance the management of the Australian blood and plasma product sector at a national level. The National Blood Authority came into effect from 1 July 2003, and is a key part of new reforms to the blood sector, which have been agreed to by all States and Territories. "
NBN Co Limited,NBN Co Limited is a wholly-owned Government Business Enterprise formed to build and operate a wholesale-only national broadband network across Australia
National Capital Authority,"The NCA is responsible for administering and reviewing the National Capital Plan, the object of which is to ensure that Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory are planned and developed in accordance with their national significance."
National Competition Council,The National Competition Council's main function is to recommend on the regulation of third party access to services provided by monopoly infrastructure such as gas pipelines and railways.
National Environment Protection Council,"The Council has responsibility for making environment protection measures with the objectives of ensuring that the people of Australia enjoy the benefit of equivalent protection from air, water and soil pollution and from noise, wherever they live, and decisions by businesses are not distorted and markets are not fragmented by variations between jurisdictions in relation to the adoption or implementation of major environment protection measures. "
National Film and Sound Archive,"The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is the national audiovisual archive, playing a key role in documenting and interpreting the Australian experience and actively contributing to the development of Australia's audiovisual industry. The NFSA develops, preserves and presents Australia's national collection and other related collections and makes them available to all Australians."
National Gallery of Australia,"To meet the cultural needs of the people of Australia as their National Gallery through the quality of the collection, the excellence of the exhibitions and programs, and the professionalism of our staff."
National Health and Medical Research Council,"The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research; for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments; and for providing advice on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research."
National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme,"NICNAS, located within the Health portfolio, is the Australian Government regulator for industrial chemicals. It provides a national notification and assessment scheme to protect the health of the public, workers and the environment from the harmful effect of industrial chemicals, which includes solvents, adhesives, plastics, inks, laboratory chemicals, paints, coatings, cleaning products and cosmetics. NICNAS assesses all chemicals new to Australia as well as those chemicals already used (existing chemicals) on a priority basis, in response to concerns about their safety on health and environmental grounds. NICNAS regulates industrial chemicals under the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 and Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990.  NICNAS has three standing committees/forums: the Community Engagement Forum, the Industry Government Consultative Committee and the States and Territories Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Group."
National Library of Australia,"Serves the Australian people and their libraries, delivering information that records our past and will shape our future."
National Museum of Australia,"Collects, preserves and displays aspects of the cultural heritage of all Australians."

National Native Title Tribunal,"The National Native Title Tribunal works with people to develop an understanding of native title and reach enduring native title and related outcomes that recognise everyone's rights and interests in land and waters. On request, the Tribunal assists people in negotiations about proposed developments (future acts), such as mining. The Tribunal acts as an arbitrator in some situations where the people involved cannot reach agreement about proposed developments. The Tribunal also assists people who want to negotiate other sorts of agreements, such as indigenous land use agreements."
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority,"National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is a Statutory Authority regulating Commonwealth, State and Territory coastal waters with accountability to the relevant Ministers. The role of NOPSEMA is to administer offshore petroleum safety legislation. NOPSEMA's primary objectives are to: Improve health and safety outcomes across the offshore petroleum industry; Ensure health and safety regulation of the offshore petroleum industry is provided to standards that are equal to the best in the world; and Reduce the regulatory burden on the offshore petroleum industry, which operates across multiple jurisdictions, by delivering a consistent and comprehensive national health and safety regime."
National Rural Advisory Council,"The National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC) is a skills-based independent advisory council to the Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.NRAC was established in December 1999 as a statutory consultative body following legislative changes to the Rural Adjustment Act 1992. It replaced the Rural Adjustment Scheme Advisory Council and expanded the range of roles and functions of the original council. NRAC advises the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on rural issues including EC applications and extensions to EC declarations. "
National Transport Commission,"The National Transport Commission is an independent statutory authority established to overcome barriers to efficient land transport by introducing nationally consistent transport policies and legislation. "
National Water Commission,The National Water Commission is responsible for driving progress towards the sustainable management and use of Australia's water resources under our blueprint for water reform - the National Water Initiative.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner,"The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has three sets of functions. They are: freedom of information functions, in particular, oversight of the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under that Act. - privacy functions, conferred by the Privacy Act 1988 and other laws - government information policy functions, conferred on the Australian Information Commissioner under theAustralian Information Commissioner Act 2010."
Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate,
Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General,"The position of Official Secretary to the Governor-General was established in 1901. The Governor-General Act 1974 was amended by Parliament in 1984 to establish the position as a statutory office. The Official Secretary and his staff provide the Governor-General with the necessary support to enable Ms Bryce to carry out her constitutional, statutory, ceremonial and public duties. "
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations,
Offshore Minerals Joint Authority,
Office of Parliamentary Counsel,"The objective of OPC is to enable the Government to carry out its legislative program and (subject to Government priorities) to assist Private Members with their legislative requirements, by drafting Bills and amendments of Bills and supplying them to the Parliament."
"Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry","Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education and Skills,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for School Education and Workplace Relations,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the parliamentary secretary's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>. Also, it might be easier and more direct to go to the parliamentary secretary's agency instead."
Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal,
Patent Office,
Pathology Consultative Committee,
Pathology Services Table Committee,"The PSTC advises the Government on the composition of the Pathology Services Table (PST). The key responsibility of PSTC is to review the PST to ensure that the services, fees and conditions for use are current and appropriate. PSTC is primarily an advisory committee as they recommend to the Minister changes to the Pathology Services Table of the Medical Benefits Schedule. It is NOT Ministerially appointed and the membership is not contained in legislation. PSTC Meetings are held 4 times a year to coincide with the cut-off times for changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule in May and November of each year. The meetings are held in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra."
Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee,"Advises on which products should be available as pharmaceutical benefits and any restriction which should apply."
Plant Breeder's Rights Advisory Committee,"The Plant Breeder's Rights Advisory Committee (PBRAC) is an independent statutory committee established under Part 7 of the Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994 (PBR Act). PBRAC advises the Minister and PBR Registrar on technical and administrative matters relating to PBR and acts as an industry advisory forum. As part of IP Australia's advisory framework, the PBRAC consults with and refers significant policy issues to the Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) for considering, and Ministerial advice, within the broader IP context."
Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal,"Under Division 3 of the National Health Act 1953, determines the Commonwealth price paid to pharmacists for supplying pharmaceutical benefits under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme."
Productivity Commission,"The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians."
Pharmaceutical Benefits Pricing Authority,
Private Health Insurance Administration Council,PHIAC is the financial regulator for the private health insurance industry. It's roles are to monitor the financial performance of private health insurers to ensure that the statutory reserve requirements are being met; to administer the Risk Equalisation Trust Fund; and to collect and disseminate financial and statistical data.
Private Health Insurance Ombudsman,An independent service for health insurance problems and enquiries
Public Lending Right Committee,"The Public Lending Right (PLR) Committee represents Australian authors, publishers and libraries. It is appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. It has responsibility under the PLR Act for determining the eligibility of claimants, the amount of payment to a claimant, approving payments under the scheme, and providing recommendations and advice to the Minister about the operation of the scheme and the Act."
Parliamentary Retiring Allowances Trust,"Established by section 5 of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948, which came into operation on 1 December 1948. The Act provides a contributory superannuation scheme for members of Parliament and the scheme is administered under the direction of the Trust."
Prime Minister,"Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the prime minister's capacity as a local member of parliament are likely to be refused. See the <a href=""http://www.oaic.gov.au/publications/guidelines/Part2_Scope_of_application_of_FOI_Act.html#_Toc280686923"">Information Commissioner guidelines for more details</a>."
Prostheses List Advisory Committee,
Prostheses Services Review,
Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys,"Accredits courses of study provided by tertiary institutions as meeting the requirements for registration as a patent and trade marks attorney and assesses tertiary qualifications of persons seeking registration. Reviews whether patent and trade marks attorneys have a case to answer before the Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal on complaints of unprofessional practice."
Professional Services Review,Professional Services Review (PSR) examines suspected cases of inappropriate medical practice referred by Medicare Australia.
Quality Use of Pathology Committee,
Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund,"The fund is administered by a Board of Trustees who assist and alleviate need amongst serving RAAF members and their families through grants and loans, and also assist distressed ex-members and their dependants."
Radiation Oncology Reform Implementation Committee,
Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund,"The fund provides financial assistance to members of the Permanent Navy who have completed 12 months continuous service and Reservists on continuous full-time service."
Reserve Bank of Australia,"Central bank (established under the Reserve Bank Act 1959), whose role is focused on the objectives of monetary policy, overall financial system stability and regulation of the payments system. Within the Reserve Bank there are two boards---the Reserve Bank Board and the Payments System Board; the Governor is Chairman of each. The Reserve Bank Board is responsible for the Bank's monetary and banking policy, and the Bank's policy on all other matters, except for its payments system policy. The Payments System Board is responsible for the Bank's payments system policy, and has regulatory powers to ensure safety, greater competition and efficiency in the payments system, consistent with overall financial system stability. The Reserve Bank is banker to the Australian Government and provides a range of transactional banking services. It prints and manages the Note Issue. The notes are manufactured by a separately incorporated, wholly owned subsidiary---Note Printing Australia Limited. As agent for the Australian Government, the Reserve Bank conducts a registry of Commonwealth Government securities. The Bank oversees Australia's foreign exchange market and holds and manages Australia's official reserves of gold and foreign exchange."
Remuneration Tribunal,
Repatriation Commission,
Repatriation Medical Authority,
"Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism","The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism is the key advisor to Government on policy options for Australia's resources, energy and tourism industries."
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation,The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation is about managing and funding priority research and translating results into practical outcomes for industry development.
Royal Australian Air Force Veterans Residences Trust Fund,"The Trust provides residences for eligible persons who are in necessitous circumstances and, if the Trust approves, the dependants of such eligible persons. An eligible person is defined in the Act - Royal Australian Air Force Veterans' Residences Trust Act 1953 (as amended).Also known as the RAAF Veterans' Residences Trust."
Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund,
Refugee Review Tribunal,"A final merits review tribunal which provides an independent review of decisions to refuse to grant or to cancel protection visas."
Screen Australia,"Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government screen agency providing support to Australian film, television, documentary and digital media makers."
Safe Work Australia,"Leads and coordinates national efforts to improve OHS and workers compensation arrangements."
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation,"The principal function of the SBS is to provide multilingual and multicultural radio and television services which inform, educate and entertain all Australians and, in doing so, reflect Australia's multicultural society."
Superannuation Complaints Tribunal,"An independent tribunal set up by the Commonwealth Government to resolve most complaints that members, former members (or beneficiaries in relation to death benefits) have with their superannuation funds. The tribunal is also able to deal with complaints in relation to some other superannuation-related products, such as Approved Deposit Funds (ADFs), Annuities provided by Life Companies, Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs), specified Surcharge Tax Contributions decisions and small APRA funds (SAFs). Before the tribunal is able to deal with a complaint, members must first try to resolve their complaint with their fund or annuity provider. The tribunal was established under the Superannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993 and is required to be fair, economical, informal and quick."
"Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority","Oversees the operation of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 and the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993."
Second Review Dental Benefits Act 2008 Committee,

"Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities","Environment protection and conservation of biodiversity; Air quality; National fuel quality standards; Land contamination; Meteorology; Administration of the Australian Antarctic Territory, and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands; Natural, built and cultural heritage; Environmental research; Water policy and resources; Ionospheric prediction; Co-ordination of sustainable communities policy; Population policy; Urban environment."
Snowy Hydro Limited,
Solicitor-General,"The Solicitor-General is the second Law Officer of the Commonwealth. He provides written and oral advice on matters of significance to the Australian Government and appears as counsel in cases of constitutional significance, international cases and other cases of special government interest."

Specialist Medical Review Council,
"Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission","Responsible for developing and issuing licences under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988; ensuring that obligations imposed on a Commonwealth Department or Authority under the Occupational, Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 are complied with; setting guidelines for determining premiums and regulatory contributions; and considering legislative policy issues arising under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and the Occupational, Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991. The Commission is an eleven-member tripartite regulatory body."
Sugar Research and Development Corporation,The corporation investigates and evaluates the research and development (R&D) requirements of the sugar industry.
Sport and Recreation Ministers' Council,"Coordinates the development of recreation and sport and provides a forum for liaison and cooperation between the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments on matters relating to the development of sport and recreation in Australia and more recently in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The Chair and Secretariat are shared on rotation between states. NT is chair for 2006 with Western Australia as Secretariat."
Social Security Appeals Tribunal,"The Social Security Appeals Tribunal is the first level of external review of decisions made by Centrelink about social security, family assistance, education or training and parental leave payments.The SSAT is also the first level of external review of most decisions made by the Child Support Agency.The SSAT's statutory objective is to provide a mechanism of review that is fair, just, economical, informal and quick.The SSAT has a registry (office) in each capital city in Australia except Darwin. The National Office is based in Melbourne. Your nearest registry can be contacted by calling the SSAT on Freecall 1800 011 140."
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust,The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is responsible for protecting and improving public access to former defence and Commonwealth sites around Sydney Harbour.
Tourism Australia,Tourism Australia is Australia's tourism marketing authority responsible for marketing Australia overseas.
Takeovers Panel,
Tax Practitioners Board,

Therapeutic Goods Administration,"The Therapeutic Goods Administration is responsible for regulating therapeutic goods including medicines, medical devices, blood and blood products."
Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code Council,"The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code Council advises the Minister on matters concerning the regulation of advertising of therapeutic goods, including the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code."
The Contributions Review Panel,
The Education Investment Fund Advisory Board,
Therapeutic Goods Committee,
Trade Marks Office,
Treasurer,
Department of the Treasury,"The Treasury provides advice to the Government on a range of matters including: Economic, fiscal and monetary policy; Taxation; Public borrowing; International finance; Foreign exchange; Financial sector policy; Currency and legal tender; Foreign investment in Australia; National and occupational superannuation; Business law and practice; Corporate and securities law; Corporate insolvency; Competition policy; Prices surveillance; Excise; Census and statistics; Valuation services; Consumer affairs; Commonwealth-State financial relations."
Torres Strait Regional Authority,"TSRA develops policies and manages programs to overcome disadvantage and to improve the economic status and social well-being of Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait Region."


Wheat Exports Australia,Established to regulate the export of bulk wheat from Australia through the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme.
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Regulator,"The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme is a cooperative Commonwealth/state and territory regulatory system established as a cost effective mechanism to help encourage and improve efficiency in domestic water use. WELS has its own Act, The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 and is underpinned by its own Australian Standard, the AS/NZS 6400. Under the scheme, product suppliers are required to label clothes washers, dishwashers, showers, taps, toilets, urinals and (currently optional) flow controllers with water efficiency information and star-ratings to enable consumers to choose the most water efficient product for their needs. Suppliers must register these products before offering them for supply with the WELS Regulator (the First Assistant Secretary of the Environment Quality Division in Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities)."
Wine Australia Corporation,"Also known as the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation or the Australian Wine Export Corporation"