THE election of a new Coalition Government signifies a host of administrative tasks due for undertaking before policy amendments can go ahead. AREEA policy manager Julie Copley provides an overview of the interim policy landscape following the election.
THE federal election held on 7 September 2013 resulted in the election of a Liberal/National Coalition Government.
It is anticipated that the Governor-General will swear in the new Ministry next week. Following this ceremony, the machinery of government (MOG) and machinery of department (MOD) changes necessary will occur.
A new Parliamentary calendar will be announced in due course, but the incoming Prime Minister has indicated Parliament will not sit until late October at the earliest.
The administrative and legal implications of an election, and a change of Government are outlined in a legal briefing published by the Australian Government Solicitor (28 August 2013): After the election – what happens?
In relation to specific Acts of Parliament which have been passed, but not yet proclaimed, see the Report of Unproclaimed Legislation published by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (August 2013).
AREEA members may be interested in information in the Report about the following unproclaimed Acts or parts of Acts:
- Australian Jobs Act 2013.
- Maritime Powers Act 2013.
- Migration Amendment (Offshore Resources Activity) Act 2013.
- Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Act 2013.
