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Army and Air Force Canteen Service,"Previously known as Frontline Defence Services. AAFCANS provides retail services to Australian Defence Force personnel and their families." |
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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." |
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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. |
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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." |
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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" |
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Australian Bureau of Statistics,Australian Bureau of Statistics is the central statistical authority for the Australian Government including the conducting of the national census. |
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Australia Council,The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. |
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"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." |
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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. |
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission,"A statutory authority responsible for ensuring compliance with the Trade Practices Act." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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Administration of Norfolk Island, |
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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." |
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Admiralty Rules Committee, |
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Advisory Committee on Biologicals, |
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Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling, |
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Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines, |
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Advisory Committee on Medical Devices, |
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Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling, |
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Advisory Committee on Non-prescription Medicines, |
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Advisory Committee on Prescription Medicines, |
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Advisory Committee on the Safety of Medical Devices, |
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Advisory Committee on the Safety of Medicines, |
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Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula, |
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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. |
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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." |
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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." |
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"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. |
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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." |
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Aged Care Commissioner, |
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Aged Care Funding Instrument Reference Group, |
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Ageing Consultative Committee, |
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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. " |
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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." |
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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 |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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" |
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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." |
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Australian National Preventive Health Agency,The Australian National Preventive Health Agency has been established to advise on and manage national preventive health programs. |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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Australian Renewable Energy Agency, |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority,"To protect Australia's sporting integrity through the elimination of doping." |
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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" |
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ASC Pty Ltd,ASC Pty Ltd is a government owned business that supplys and maintains Australia's submarines and naval air warfare destroyers. |
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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." |
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Assistant Treasurer, |
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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." |
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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." |
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Attorney-General, |
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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." |
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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." |