ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR TASMANIAN ENACTMENTS

Marked up to, but not necessarily including amendment by, Act No. 27 of 2008, Statutory Rule 2008, No. 100, Gazette of 20 August 2008 and date of 20 August 2008

[Note: The legislation for the assignment of the administration of an Act to a Minister and department may be viewed at www.thelaw.tas.gov.au/advSearch by searching for the current Administrative Arrangements Order (S.R. 2008, No. 29) or, in the case of a Principal Act made since the making of that Order, the administration provision of that new Act.]

The Minister responsible for a portfolio is indicated at the Tasmanian Parliament - Cabinet web address.

The provisions of Acts may be viewed in full at www.thelaw.tas.gov.au/advSearch {for Acts yet to be commenced the provisions may be viewed by toggling on the sessional button}.

Further information resources in relation to Tasmanian enactments

Act
Department of .. / The ..
Minister for .. / The..

Abandoned Lands Act 1973

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Aboriginal Land Council Elections Act 2004

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Aboriginal Lands Act 1995

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Aboriginal Relics Act 1975

Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

Abt Railway Development Act 1999

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992

Justice

A-G / Justice

Acts Enumeration Act 1947

Justice

A-G / Justice

Acts Interpretation Act 1931

Justice

A-G / Justice

Administration and Probate Act 1935

Justice

A-G / Justice

Administrative Arrangements (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1990

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Administrative Arrangements Act 1990

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Admission to Courts Act 1916

Justice

A-G / Justice

Adoption Act 1988

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Aerodrome Fees Act 2002

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Age of Majority Act 1973

Justice

A-G / Justice

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1995

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Tasmania) Act 1994

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Air Navigation Act 1937

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act 1968

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Aliens Act 1913

Justice

A-G / Justice

Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts Agreement Act 1966

Education

Education and Skills

Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Ambulance Service Act 1982

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Anatomical Examinations Act 2006 Health and Human Services Health and Human Services

Anglican Church of Australia (All Saints Church) Act 1989

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Anglican Church of Australia (Stanley Parsonage) Act 1984

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Anglican Church of Australia Constitution Act 1973

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Animal (Brands and Movement) Act 1984

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Animal Farming (Registration) Act 1994

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Animal Health Act 1995

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Animal Welfare Act 1993

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Annulled Convictions Act 2003

Justice

A-G / Justice

Anti-Discrimination Act 1998

Justice

A-G / Justice

Anzac Day Observance Act 1929

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Anzac Memorial Hostel Act 1924

Justice

A-G / Justice

Appeal Costs Fund Act 1968

Justice

A-G / Justice

Apple and Pear Industry (Crop Insurance) Amendment and Repeal Act 1999

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Appointments Act 1876

Justice

A-G / Justice

Apportionment Act 1871

Justice

A-G / Justice

Approvals (Deadlines) Act 1993

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Architects Act 1929

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Archives Act 1983

Education

Education and Skills

Associations Incorporation Act 1964

Justice

A-G / Justice

Australia Acts (Request) Act 1985

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Australia Acts (Request) Act 1999

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Australian Crime Commission (Tasmania) Act 2004 Police and Emergency Management Police and Emergency Management

Bail Act 1994

Justice

A-G / Justice

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Act
Department of .. / The ..
Minister for .. / The..

Baptist Union Incorporation Act 1902

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Beauty Point Landslip Act 1970

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Ben Lomond Skifield Management Authority (Repeal) Act 2007

Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

Bills of Sale Act 1900

Justice

A-G / Justice

Biological Control Act 1986

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1999

Justice

A-G / Justice

Blood Transfusion (Limitation of Liability) Act 1986

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Boundary Fences Act 1908

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Boy Scouts Association Act 1954

Justice

A-G / Justice

Building Act 2000

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990

Education

Education and Skills

Burial and Cremation Act 2002

Premier and Cabinet

Local Government

Burnie to Waratah Railway Act 1939

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Business Names Act 1962

Justice

A-G / Justice

Business Undertakings Assistance Act 1984

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Cascade Brewery Co. Ltd (Shareholders Trust) Act 1980

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Charter of Budget Responsibility Act 2007

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Child Care Act 2001

Education

Education and Skills

Child Protection (International Measures) Act 2003

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Children, Young Persons and Their Families (Transitional and Savings Provisions) Act 1998

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Chiropractors and Osteopaths Registration Act 1997

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Christ College Act 1926

Education

Education and Skills

Church of England (Rectory of St. James the Apostle) Act 1980

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Churches of Christ Tasmania Act 1978

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Churches of Christ, Scientist, Incorporation Act 1980

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1963

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Civil Liability Act 2002

Justice

A-G / Justice

Civil Process Acts 1839, 1870 and 1985

Justice

A-G / Justice

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995

Justice

A-G / Justice

Closer Settlement Act 1957

Economic Development and Tourism

Economic Development and Tourism

Co-operative Schemes (Administrative Actions) Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Coastal and Other Waters (Application of State Laws) Act 1982

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Collections for Charities Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Commercial Arbitration Act 1986

Justice

A-G / Justice

Commissioner for Corporate Affairs Act 1980

Justice

A-G / Justice

Commissions of Inquiry Act 1995

Justice

A-G / Justice

Common Carriers Act 1874

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Commonwealth and State Statistical Agreement Act 1924

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Commonwealth Bank (Interpretation) Act 1954

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Commonwealth Places (Mirror Taxes Administration) Act 1999

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Commonwealth Powers (Air Transport) Act 1952

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Act 2006

Justice

A-G / Justice

Commonwealth Powers (Family Law) Act 1987

Justice

A-G / Justice

Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2005 Police and Emergency Management Police and Emergency Management
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Act
Department of .. / The ..
Minister for .. / The..

Companies (Acquisition of Shares) (Application of Laws) Act 1981

Justice

A-G / Justice

Companies (Acquisition of Shares) (Tasmania) Code

Justice

A-G / Justice

Companies (Application of Laws) Act 1982

Justice

A-G / Justice

Companies (Tasmania) Code

Justice

A-G / Justice

Companies and Securities (Interpretation and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Application of Laws) Act 1981

Justice

A-G / Justice

Companies and Securities (Interpretation and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Tasmania) Code

Justice

A-G / Justice

Companies and Securities Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1982

Justice

A-G / Justice

Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board Act 1982

Justice

A-G / Justice

Competition Policy Reform (Tasmania) Act 1996

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2000-2001) Act 2001

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2001-2002) Act 2002

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2003-2004) Act 2004

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2004-2005) Act 2005

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2006-2007) Act 2007

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2007-2008) Act 2007

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2007-2008) Act 2008

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Appropriation Acts (Annual)

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Consolidated Fund Supply Act (when applicable)

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Constitution (Legislative Council) Special Provisions Act 1997

Justice

A-G / Justice

Constitution (State Employees) Act 1944

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Constitution (Validation of Taxing Acts) Act 1991

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Constitution Act 1934

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Constitutional Powers (Coastal Waters) Act 1979

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Construction Industry (Long Service) Act 1997

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Consumer Affairs Act 1988

Justice

A-G / Justice

Consumer Credit (Tasmania) Act 1996

Justice

A-G / Justice

Contractors' Debts Act 1939

Justice

A-G / Justice

Conveyancing Act 2004

Justice

A-G / Justice

Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1884

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Cooperatives Act 1999

Justice

A-G / Justice

Copper Mines of Tasmania Pty. Ltd. (Agreement) Act 1999

Economic Development and Tourism

Economic Development and Tourism

Coroners Act 1995

Justice

A-G / Justice

Corporations (Administrative Actions) Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Corporations (Ancillary Provisions) Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Corporations (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Corporations (Tasmania) Act 1990 except in so far as it relates to the superannuation entitlements of transferred members of the Australian Securities Commission

Justice

A-G / Justice

Corporations (Tasmania) Act 1990 in so far as it relates to the superannuation entitlements of transferred members of the Australian Securities Commission

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Corrections Act 1997

Justice

A-G / Justice

Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1976

Justice

A-G / Justice

Council of Law Reporting Act 1990

Justice

A-G / Justice

Cressy-Longford Irrigation Act 1969

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Cressy-Longford Irrigation Water Act 1972

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Crime (Confiscation of Profits) Act 1993

Justice

A-G / Justice

Crimes at Sea Act 1999

Justice

A-G / Justice

Criminal Code Act 1924

Justice

A-G / Justice

Criminal Code Amendment (Life Prisoners and Dangerous Criminals) Act 1994

Justice

A-G / Justice

Criminal Investigation (Extra-Territorial Offences) Act 1987

Justice

A-G / Justice

Criminal Justice (Mental Impairment) Act 1999

Justice

A-G / Justice

Criminal Law (Detention and Interrogation) Act 1995

Justice

A-G / Justice

Criminal Law (Territorial Application) Act 1995

Justice

A-G / Justice

Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1996

Justice

A-G / Justice

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Act
Department of .. / The ..
Minister for .. / The..

Crown Lands (Extinguishment of Public Rights) Act 2001

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Crown Lands (Extinguishment of Public Rights) Act 2003

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Crown Lands (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Crown Lands (Shack Sites) Act 1997

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Crown Lands Act 1976

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Crown Proceedings Act 1993

Justice

A-G / Justice

Crown Remedies Act 1891

Justice

A-G / Justice

Crown Servants' Reinstatement Act 1970

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Dairy Industry Act 1994

Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority

Primary Industries and Water

Damage by Aircraft Act 1963

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

Dangerous Goods Act 1998

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Daylight Saving Act 2007

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Debtors Acts 1870 and 1888

Justice

A-G / Justice

Decimal Currency Act 1965

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Defamation Act 2005

Justice

A-G / Justice

Dental Practitioners Registration Act 2001

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Dental Prosthetists Registration Act 1996

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1973 except in so far as it relates to the pension or other superannuation of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Justice

A-G / Justice

Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1973 in so far as it relates to the pension or other superannuation of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Disability Services Act 1992

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1968

Justice

A-G / Justice

Dog Control Act 2000

Premier and Cabinet

Local Government

Domicile Act 1980

Justice

A-G / Justice

Door to Door Trading Act 1986

Justice

A-G / Justice

Duties Act 2001

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Education Act 1994

Education

Education and Skills

Egg Industry Act 2002

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Electoral Act 2004

Justice

A-G / Justice

Electricity - National Scheme (Tasmania) Act 1999

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Electricity Companies Act 1997

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Electricity Industry Safety and Administration (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 1997

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Electricity Industry Safety and Administration Act 1997

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Electricity Supply Industry Act 1995 except Part 2 and Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 8A and 10 of Part 3

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Electricity Supply Industry Act 1995 Part 2 and Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 8A and 10 of Part 3

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Electricity Supply Industry Restructuring (Savings and Transitional Provisions) Act 1995

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Electricity Wayleaves and Easements Act 2000

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Electronic Transactions Act 2000

Justice

A-G / Justice

Emergency Management Act 2006

Police and Emergency Management

Police and Emergency Management

Employment Incentive Assistance Act 1984

Economic Development and Tourism

Economic Development and Tourism

Emu Bay Railway Acts 1965 and 1976

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Infrastructure

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Act
Department of .. / The ..
Minister for .. / The..

Energy Co-ordination and Planning Act 1995

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Energy Ombudsman Act 1998

Justice

A-G / Justice

Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994

Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

Estates Tail Act 1853

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Evidence (Audio and Audio Visual Links) Act 1999

Justice

A-G / Justice

Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Evidence Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Evidence on Commission Act 2001

Justice

A-G / Justice

Ex-Servicemen's Badges Act 1967

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Factors Act 1891

Justice

A-G / Justice

Fair Trading Act 1990

Justice

A-G / Justice

Family Violence Act 2004

Justice

A-G / Justice

Farm Water Development Act 1985

Economic Development and Tourism

Economic Development and Tourism

Fatal Accidents Act 1934

Justice

A-G / Justice

Federal Courts (State Jurisdiction) Act 1999

Justice

A-G / Justice

Fee Units Act 1997

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Fertilizers Act 1993

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Financial Agreement Act 1994

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Financial Management and Audit Act 1990 except in so far as it relates to the office of Auditor-General and audit but including the appointment of an auditor to perform an audit of the financial statements relating to the Tasmanian Audit Office

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Financial Management and Audit Act 1990 in so far as it relates to audit, except for the office of Auditor-General and the appointment of an auditor to perform an audit of the financial statements relating to the Tasmanian Audit Office

Tasmanian Audit Office

Treasurer

Financial Management and Audit Act 1990 in so far as it relates to the office of Auditor-General

Premier and Cabinet

Premier

Financial Sector Reform (Tasmania) Act 1999

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Financial Transaction Reports Act 1993

Justice

A-G / Justice

Fire Damage Relief Act 1967 except in so far as it relates to the erection of dwellings for renting to eligible persons under the Homes Act 1935

Economic Development and Tourism

Economic Development and Tourism

Fire Damage Relief Act 1967 in so far as it relates to the erection of dwellings for renting to eligible persons under the Homes Act 1935

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Fire Service Act 1979

Tasmania Fire Service

Police and Emergency Management

Firearms Act 1996

Police and Emergency Management

Police and Emergency Management

First Home Owner Grant Act 2000

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Fisheries Rules (Validation) Act 1997

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Fishing (Licence Ownership and Interest) Registration Act 2001

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Flammable Clothing Act 1973

Justice

A-G / Justice

Florentine Valley Paper Industry Act 1935

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Fluoridation Act 1968

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Food Act 2003

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Forensic Procedures Act 2000

Justice

A-G / Justice

Forest Practices (Private Timber Reserves Validation) Act 1999

Forest Practices Authority

Energy and Resources

Forest Practices Act 1985

Forest Practices Authority

Energy and Resources

Forestry (Fair Contract Codes) Act 2001

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Forestry Act 1920

Forestry Corporation

Energy and Resources

Forestry Rights Registration Act 1990

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Freedom of Information Act 1991

Justice

A-G / Justice

Futures Industry (Application of Laws) Act 1987

Justice

A-G / Justice

Futures Industry (Tasmania) Code

Justice

A-G / Justice

Gaming Control Act 1993

Treasury and Finance

Treasurer

Gas Act 2000 except in so far as it relates to provisions relating to the appointment, functions, powers and duties of the Director of Gas Safety

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Gas Act 2000 in so far as it relates to provisions relating to the appointment, functions, powers and duties of the Director of Gas Safety

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Gas Pipelines Act 2000 except in so far as it relates to provisions relating to the functions, powers and duties of the Director of Gas Safety

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

Energy and Resources

Gas Pipelines Act 2000 in so far as it relates to provisions relating to the functions, powers and duties of the Director of Gas Safety

Justice

Planning and Workplace Relations

Gene Technology Act 2001

Primary Industries and Water

Primary Industries and Water

Genetically Modified Organisms Contro