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F2016L00739
7 Responsible Minister
Part 5—Staff and consultants
I, Mathias Cormann, Minister for Finance, make the following rule.
7............ Responsible Minister..................................................................................................... 2
Part 2—Old Parliament House 3
8............ Establishment of Old Parliament House........................................................................ 3
9............ OPH’s functions........................................................................................................... 3
10.......... OPH’s powers.............................................................................................................. 3
11.......... Arts Minister may give directions to OPH.................................................................... 4
12.......... OPH does not have privileges and immunities of the Crown........................................ 4
Part 3—The Board 5
Division 1—Establishment, functions and powers etc. 5
13.......... Establishment of the Board............................................................................................ 5
14.......... Functions of the Board.................................................................................................. 5
15.......... Minister may give the Board a statement setting out strategic guidance for OPH.......... 5
16.......... Powers of the Board...................................................................................................... 5
17.......... Delegation by the Board................................................................................................ 5
Division 2—Board members 6
18.......... Membership.................................................................................................................. 6
19.......... Appointment of Board members................................................................................... 6
20.......... Term of appointment..................................................................................................... 6
21.......... Acting Board Chair....................................................................................................... 6
22.......... Acting Board members.................................................................................................. 7
23.......... Remuneration of Board members.................................................................................. 7
24.......... Leave for Board members............................................................................................. 7
25.......... Restrictions on outside employment.............................................................................. 8
26.......... Resignation of Board members..................................................................................... 8
27.......... Termination of appointments of Board members........................................................... 8
28.......... Other terms and conditions of Board members............................................................. 9
Division 3—Procedures of the Board 10
29.......... Convening of meetings................................................................................................ 10
30.......... Quorum....................................................................................................................... 10
31.......... Presiding at meetings................................................................................................... 10
32.......... Voting at meetings....................................................................................................... 10
33.......... Minutes....................................................................................................................... 11
34.......... Conduct of meetings.................................................................................................... 11
35.......... Decisions without meetings......................................................................................... 11
Part 4—The Director 12
36.......... Director....................................................................................................................... 12
37.......... Role............................................................................................................................. 12
38.......... Director to act in accordance with Board policies and directions................................. 12
39.......... Appointment of the Director........................................................................................ 12
40.......... Acting Director............................................................................................................ 12
41.......... Outside employment.................................................................................................... 13
42.......... Disclosure of interests................................................................................................. 13
43.......... Remuneration.............................................................................................................. 13
44.......... Leave........................................................................................................................... 14
45.......... Resignation.................................................................................................................. 14
46.......... Termination of appointment of the Director................................................................. 14
47.......... Other terms and conditions of the Director.................................................................. 15
Part 5—Staff and consultants 16
48.......... Staff of OPH etc.......................................................................................................... 16
49.......... Consultants.................................................................................................................. 16
Part 6—Finance 17
50.......... Taxation....................................................................................................................... 17
Part 7—Transitional 18
51.......... Definitions................................................................................................................... 18
Division 2—Transfer of assets and liabilities of Old Parliament House 19
52.......... Old Parliament House assets and liabilities................................................................. 19
53.......... Transfer of custody of records or documents of Old Parliament House...................... 19
54.......... Certificates relating to vesting of land.......................................................................... 19
55.......... Certificates for vesting of assets other than land.......................................................... 19
Division 3—Transfer of other matters relating to Old Parliament House 21
56.......... Acts of Old Parliament House to be attributed to OPH............................................... 21
57.......... Legal proceedings of Old Parliament House............................................................... 21
58.......... References in instruments to Old Parliament House.................................................... 21
Division 4—Staffing matters 22
59.......... Director of Old Parliament House............................................................................... 22
60.......... Advisory Council members of Old Parliament House................................................ 22
61.......... Staff of Old Parliament House.................................................................................... 22
Division 5—Other matters 23
62.......... Exemption from stamp duty and other State or Territory taxes.................................... 23
63.......... Certificates taken to be authentic.................................................................................. 23
64.......... Compensation for acquisition of property................................................................... 23
Schedule 1—Amendments 24
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 24
This is the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing Old Parliament House) Rule 2016.
This instrument prescribes matters relating to Old Parliament House particularly for section 87 of the Act.
Arts Minister means the Minister administering the National Portrait Gallery of Australia Act 2012.
Board member means a member of the Board (and includes the Board Chair and the Director).
Department means the Department administered by the Arts Minister.
Deputy Board Chair means the Deputy Chair of the Board.
Director means the Director appointed under section 39.
OPH (short for Old Parliament House) means Old Parliament House established by section 8.
For paragraph 87(n) of the Act, the Arts Minister is responsible for OPH.
8 Establishment of Old Parliament House
(1) Old Parliament House (OPH) is established by this section.
(2) OPH may also be known by a name specified in a written instrument made by the Arts Minister.
(3) OPH:
(4) OPH’s seal is to be kept in such custody as the Board directs and must not be used except as authorised by the Board.
9 OPH’s functions
OPH has the following functions:
(a) to conserve, develop and present the Old Parliament House building and collections;
10 OPH’s powers
(1) OPH has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.
(2) OPH’s powers include the following powers:
(b) the power to purchase or take on hire, to commission or produce, or to accept (as a gift or on deposit or loan) objects or related material;
(c) the power to make available (whether by hire, loan or otherwise) objects or related material;
(d) the power to provide financial assistance to persons (whether by way of loan, grant, award or otherwise and whether on commercial terms or otherwise);
(f) the power to act as trustee of money or other property vested in OPH on trust;
11 Arts Minister may give directions to OPH
(1) The Arts Minister may give written directions to OPH:
(a) relating to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers; or
(b) requiring the provision of a report or advice on a matter that relates to any of OPH’s functions or powers.
(3) OPH must comply with a direction given under subsection (1).
(4) This section does not affect the application of section 22 of the Act (which deals with the application of government policy to corporate Commonwealth entities) in relation to OPH.
12 OPH does not have privileges and immunities of the Crown
OPH does not have the privileges and immunities of the Crown in right of the Commonwealth.
Division 1—Establishment, functions and powers etc.
The Board of OPH is established by this section.
Note: The Board is the accountable authority of OPH; see subsection 12(2) of the Act.
(a) to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by OPH; and
(b) to ensure the proper and efficient performance of OPH’s functions.
15 Minister may give the Board a statement setting out strategic guidance for OPH
(1) The Minister may give the Board a written statement setting out strategic guidance for OPH.
(3) In performing its functions or exercising its powers, the Board must have regard to a statement given under subsection (1).
(2) Anything done in the name of, or on behalf of, OPH by the Board, or with the authority of the Board, is taken to have been done by OPH.
(1) The Board may, in writing, delegate any or all of its powers or functions under this instrument to a member of the Board.
Note: The Director is a member of the Board.
(b) the Deputy Board Chair;
(d) not more than 4 other members.
(1) The Arts Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person as a Board member (other than the Director) on a part‑time basis.
Note: For the appointment of the Director, see section 39.
(2) However, a person must not be appointed as a Board member unless the Arts Minister is satisfied that the person has knowledge or experience relevant to OPH’s affairs.
(3) A person must not be appointed as a Board member for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 9 years:
(4) The Arts Minister must appoint one of the Board members to be the Board Chair and another Board member to be the Deputy Board Chair.
Note: For reappointment, see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as that section applies because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003).
(1) The Arts Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a Board member to act as the Board Chair:
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as those sections apply because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003).
(2) A person must not be appointed to act as the Board Chair for more than 6 months.
(1) The Arts Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a Board member other than the Board Chair:
(2) A person must not be appointed to act as a Board member other than the Board Chair for more than 6 months.
(3) A person is not eligible for appointment to act as a Board member unless the person is eligible for appointment as a Board member under subsection 19(2).
(1) A Board member (other than the Director) is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the member is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed under subsection (4).
Note: For the Director’s remuneration, see section 43.
(2) A Board member (other than the Director) is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed under subsection (4).
Note: For allowances payable to the Director, see section 43.
(4) The Arts Minister may, by legislative instrument, prescribe:
(1) The Arts Minister may grant leave of absence to the Board Chair on the terms and conditions that the Arts Minister determines.
(2) The Board Chair may grant leave of absence to another Board member (other than the Director) on the terms and conditions that the Board Chair determines.
(3) The Board Chair must notify the Arts Minister if the Board Chair grants another Board member leave of absence for a period that exceeds 3 months.
(1) The Board Chair must not engage in any paid employment that, in the Arts Minister’s opinion, conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.
(2) A Board member (other than the Board Chair and the Director) must not engage in any paid employment that, in the Board Chair’s opinion, conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.
(1) A Board member (other than the Director) may resign his or her appointment by giving the Arts Minister a written resignation.
Note: For the resignation of the Director, see section 45.
(2) The Board Chair may resign his or her appointment as the Board Chair without resigning his or her appointment as a Board member.
(3) The Deputy Board Chair may resign his or her appointment as the Deputy Board Chair without resigning his or her appointment as a Board member.
(4) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Arts Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.
(1) The Arts Minister may terminate the appointment of a Board member (other than the Director):
(d) if, in the case of the Board Chair, he or she engages in paid employment that, in the Arts Minister’s opinion, conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office (see subsection 25(1)); or
(e) if, in the case of a Board member other than the Board Chair, he or she engages in paid employment that, in the Board Chair’s opinion, conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office (see subsection 25(2)); or
(f) if the Arts Minister is satisfied that the performance of the member has been unsatisfactory for a significant period.
Note: For termination of the Director’s appointment, see section 46.
(2) The Arts Minister must terminate the appointment of a Board member (other than the Director) if:
(b) he or she is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board.
A Board member holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this instrument that are determined by the Arts Minister.
(2) The Board Chair must convene at least 2 meetings of the Board each calendar year.
(3) The Board Chair must convene a meeting of the Board if directed to do so by the Arts Minister.
Subject to the Act, the Board may regulate the conduct of its meetings as it thinks fit.
Note: Section 33B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as that section applies because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003) contains further provisions about the ways in which Board members may participate in meetings.
There is to be a Director of OPH.
(1) The Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day administration of OPH.
38 Director to act in accordance with Board policies and directions
(1) The Board may give written directions to the Director about the performance of the Director’s role.
(2) The Director is to act in accordance with any policies determined, and any directions given, by the Board.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to the extent that a direction relates to the Director’s performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Public Service Act 1999.
39 Appointment of the Director
(a) in the case of the first appointment of the Director—by the Arts Minister; or
(2) However, the Board must not appoint a person as the Director unless the Arts Minister agrees in writing to the appointment.
(4) The Director may be appointed on a full‑time basis or part‑time basis.
40 Acting Director
The Board may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Director:
Full‑time Director
(1) If the Director is appointed on a full‑time basis, the Director must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Director’s office without the Board Chair’s approval.
(2) The Board Chair must notify the Arts Minister of any approval given under subsection (1).
Part‑time Director
(3) If the Director is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Director must not engage in any paid employment that, in the Board Chair’s opinion, conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.
42 Disclosure of interests
(1) A disclosure by the Director under section 29 of the Act (which deals with the duty to disclose interests) must be made to the Arts Minister and the Board.
(3) For the purposes of the Act, the Director is taken not to have complied with section 29 of the Act if the Director does not comply with subsection (1) of this section.
43 Remuneration
(1) The Director is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Director is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed under subsection (4).
(2) The Director is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed under subsection (4).
(2) The Board Chair may grant the Director leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Board Chair determines.
(1) The Director may resign his or her appointment by giving the Board Chair a written resignation.
(2) If the Director resigns:
(a) he or she is also taken to resign his or her position as a Board member; and
(b) the Board Chair must notify the Arts Minister of the resignation.
(3) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Board Chair or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.
46 Termination of appointment of the Director
(c) if the Director fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 29 of the Act or section 16 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (which both deal with disclosure of material personal interests); or
(d) if the Director is appointed on a full‑time basis—if the Director engages, except with the Board Chair’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office (see subsection 41(1)); or
(e) if the Director is appointed on a part‑time basis—if the Director engages in paid employment that, in the Board Chair’s opinion, conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office (see subsection 41(3)); or
(f) if the Board is satisfied that the performance of the Director has been unsatisfactory for a significant period.
(2) The Board must terminate the appointment of the Director if:
(b) if the Director is appointed on a full‑time basis—the Director is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
(c) the Director is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board.
(3) However, the Board must not terminate the appointment of the Director under this section unless the Arts Minister agrees in writing to the termination.
47 Other terms and conditions of the Director
The Director holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this instrument that are determined by the Board.
48 Staff of OPH etc.
Staff of OPH
(1) The staff of OPH must be persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999.
(a) the Director and the staff of OPH constitute a Statutory Agency; and
(1) OPH may engage consultants to assist in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.
(2) A consultant is to be engaged on the terms and conditions that the Director determines in writing.
OPH is not subject to taxation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.
Note: However, OPH may be subject to taxation under certain laws (see, for example, section 177‑5 of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and section 66 of the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986).
Note: For other relevant definitions, see section 6.
exempt matter: see section 62.
Old Parliament House means the entity referred to in clause 19 of Schedule 1 to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014, immediately before the transfer day.
Note: Before the transfer day, Old Parliament House was a listed non‑corporate Commonwealth entity under that clause.
transfer day means 1 July 2016.
Division 2—Transfer of assets and liabilities of Old Parliament House
52 Old Parliament House assets and liabilities
(1) On the transfer day, the assets and liabilities of Old Parliament House cease to be assets and liabilities of Old Parliament House and become assets and liabilities of OPH, without any conveyance, transfer or assignment. OPH becomes the successor in law in relation to those assets and liabilities.
Note: Any liability, such as any actual, contingent or prospective liability to pay a Commonwealth tax, that arises contemporaneously with the transfer of assets and liabilities on the transfer day would (in addition to liabilities that have already arisen before transfer day) be transferred to OPH under this section.
(2) On the transfer day, the assets and liabilities that Old Parliament House held on behalf of the Commonwealth cease to be assets and liabilities of the Commonwealth and become assets and liabilities of OPH, without any conveyance, transfer or assignment. OPH becomes the successor in law in relation to those assets and liabilities.
53 Transfer of custody of records or documents of Old Parliament House
(1) This section applies to a record or document that, immediately before the transfer day, was in the custody of Old Parliament House.
(2) If the record or document relates to an asset or liability that, because of section 52, becomes an asset or liability of OPH, then the record or document is to be transferred into the custody of OPH on or after the transfer day.
54 Certificates relating to vesting of land
(a) any land vests in OPH under this Part; and
(i) is signed by the Arts Minister; and
(iii) states that the land has become vested in OPH under this Part.
55 Certificates for vesting of assets other than land
(a) an asset other than land vests in OPH under this Part; and
(iii) states that the asset has become vested in OPH under this Part.
Division 3—Transfer of other matters relating to Old Parliament House
56 Acts of Old Parliament House to be attributed to OPH
Anything done by, or in relation to, Old Parliament House before the transfer day has effect, on and after that day, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, OPH.
57 Legal proceedings of Old Parliament House
(b) to which Old Parliament House was a party.
(2) On and after the transfer day, OPH is substituted for Old Parliament House as a party to the proceedings.
(3) Without limiting subsections (1) and (2) and despite regulation 5.15 of the Patents Regulations 1991, OPH is substituted for Old Parliament House as an opponent in opposition proceedings before the Commissioner of Patents.
58 References in instruments to Old Parliament House
(b) contains a reference to Old Parliament House.
(2) If the instrument relates to an asset or liability that, because of section 52, becomes an asset or liability of OPH, then the reference to Old Parliament House has effect, at and after the transfer day, as if it were a reference to OPH.
Division 4—Staffing matters
59 Director of Old Parliament House
The Director of Old Parliament House immediately before the transfer day is taken to have been appointed as the Director of OPH under section 39 for the period:
(a) beginning on 1 July 2016; and
(i) the day that a person is appointed as the Director under section 39 in accordance with an appointment process carried out after the transfer day; or
(ii) 1 April 2018.
60 Advisory Council members of Old Parliament House
(1) A person who was appointed as an Advisory Council member of Old Parliament House immediately before the transfer day is taken to have been appointed as a Board member of OPH under section 19 for the period:
(b) ending on the earliest of the following:
(i) the day that the person is appointed as a Board member under section 19 after the transfer day;
(ii) the day that another person is appointed as a Board member under section 19 in replacement of the person after the transfer day;
(iii) 31 December 2016.
(2) The person who held the position of Chair of the Advisory Council immediately before the transfer day is taken to have been appointed as the Board Chair for the period that applies in respect of the person under subsection (1).
(3) The person who held the position of Deputy Chair of the Advisory Council immediately before the transfer day is taken to have been appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Board for the period that applies in respect of the person under subsection (1).
61 Staff of Old Parliament House
A person who was engaged by Old Parliament House as an APS employee immediately before the transfer day, continues to be an APS employee engaged by OPH on and after the transfer day.
Note: See also section 48.
62 Exemption from stamp duty and other State or Territory taxes
(3) The Arts Minister may certify in writing:
63 Certificates taken to be authentic
A document that appears to be a certificate made or issued under section 54, 55 or 62:
64 Compensation for acquisition of property