Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00235:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00235
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 6180–7554

6  Meaning of official business
       (1) For the purposes of section 16(2)(a) of the Act, official business means business undertaken in the capacity of former Prime Minister and may include, but is not limited to,:
            (a) preparing for, participating in, or attending to matters arising from an official government, parliamentary or vice‑regal meeting, event or function to which the former Prime Minister has been invited in their official capacity;
            (b) preparing for, participating in, or attending to matters arising from a meeting, event or function to which the former Prime Minister has been invited in their official capacity;
            (c) representing the Government or Australia, with the approval of the Prime Minister;
            (d) undertaking research, communication or administration connected with their role as former Prime Minister;
            (e) correspondence or other communications to, with and on behalf of members of the Australian public;
            (f) other activities directly related to, and engaged in for the purposes of, performing the role of former Prime Minister.
       (2) Official business does not include activities related to:
            (a) a commercial purpose; or
            (b) a private purpose, such as for personal benefit for the former Prime Minister or personal benefit of another person.