Scrutiny of Regulations 2002

Index of instruments 2023

The 'Scrutiny of Regulations' lists those instruments that appear to breach the Committee's principles of scrutiny.  After each meeting the Committee will write to the relevant Ministers about its concerns with the instruments listed for that week seeking an explanation or amendment of the legislation.

Meeting held on 12 December 2002

Health Insurance (Accredited Pathology Laboratories - Approval) Principles 2002 HS/11/2002 made under subsection 23DNA(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Horticulture Marketing and Research Development Services (Export Efficiency) Regulations 2002, Statutory Rules 2002 No.284
Petroleum (Submerged Lands)(Diving Safety) Regulations 2002, Statutory Rules 2002 No.300
Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.5), Statutory Rules 2002 No.289
Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.9), Statutory Rules 2002 No.290
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.6), Statutory Rules 2002 No.291
Primary Industries Levies and Charges (National Residue Survey Levies) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.292

Meeting held on 5 December 2002

Air Force Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.276
ATSIC (Regional Councils - Election of Officeholders) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.275
Bankruptcy Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.255
Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.268
Criminal Code Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2002 No.269
Criminal Code Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.5), Statutory Rules 2002 No.270
Criminal Code Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.6), Statutory Rules 2002 No.271
Criminal Code Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.7), Statutory Rules 2002 No.272
Defence (Personnel) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.279
Marine Traffic and Harbour Facilities (Cargo Storage) Determination No.2 of 2002 made under s.4 of the Utilities and Services Ordinance 1996 of the Territory of Christmas Island

Meeting held on 14 November 2002

Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry (Beef Export to the United States of America - Quota Year 2003) Order 2002 made under section 17 of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997
Defence Determination 2002/20 made under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903
Determination of Fees for Electricity Supply (No.1 of 2002) made under section 3B of the Administration Ordinance 1990 of the Jervis Bay Territory
Fuel Standard (Diesel) Amendment Determination 2002 (No.1) made under section 21 of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000
Fuel Standard (Petrol) Amendment Determination 2002 (No.1) made under section 21 of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000
Health Insurance Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.246
Health Insurance Commission Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.253
Health Insurance (Photodynamic Therapy) Determination HS/09/2002 made under subsection 3C(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973

Meeting held on 24 October 2002

There were no instruments of concern arising from the meeting.

Meeting held on 17 October 2002

Australia Meat and Live-stock Industry (Export of Cattle) Amendment Orders 2002 (No.1) made under section 17 of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.6), Statutory Rules 2002 No.224
Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.231
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.232
Therapeutic Goods Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2002 No.234
Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002, Statutory Rules 2002 No.236

Meeting held on 26 September 2002

There were no instruments of concern arising from the meeting.

Meeting held on 19 September 2002

Air Passenger Tickey Levy (Collection) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.220
Civil Aviation Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2002 No.221
Customs Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2002 No.195
Customs (Prohibited Exports) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2002 No.205
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.3), Statutory Rules 2002 No.206
Federal Court Amendment Rules 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.222
Migration (Afghanistan - United Nations Security Council Resolution No.1390) Regulations 2002, Statutory Rules 2002 No.212
Navigation (Marine Casualty) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.199
Public Service Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.214
Suspension and Removal from Office of a Regional Councillor made under subsection 122A(3) of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989
Taipei Economic and Cultural Officer (Privileges and Immunities) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.197

Meeting held on 29 August 2002

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (Regional Council Election) Amendment Rules 2002 (No.4) made under subsection 113(1) of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (Regional Council Election) Amendment Rules 2002 (No.5) made under subsection 113(1) of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989
Commonwealth Authorities and Companies (Report of Operations) Order 2002 made under section 48 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997
Defence Determination 2002 (Employer Support Payments) made under subsection 58B(1) of the Defence Act 1903
Determination of Fees for Water and Sewerage Services No.1 of 2002 made under section 13 of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955
Determination of Fees for Water and Sewerage Services No.2 of 2002 made under section 13 of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955

Meeting held on 22 August 2002

Australia New Zealand Food Authority Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.119
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.124
CEO Instrument of Approval No.21 of 2002 made under subsection 243XA(1) of the Customs Act 1901
Civil Aviation Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.167
Corporations (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.146
Determination of Reporting Standards made under paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Financial Section (Collection of Data) Act 2001 made on 19 June 2002
Determination of Reporting Standards made under paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Financial Section (Collection of Data) Act 2001 made on 28 June 2002
Disability Services (Administration of Part II of the Act) Guidelines 2002 made under subsection 5(1) of the Disability Services Act 1986
Disability Services (Disability Employment and Rehabilitation Program) Standards 2002 made under paragraphs 5A(1)(b) and (c) and subsection 5A(2) of the Disability Services Act 1986
Family Law (Superannuation) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.176
Income Tax Assessment Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2002 No.172
Insurance Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.127
Marine Orders - Part 44 - Safe Containers, Issue 5, Order No. 4 of 2002
Marine Orders - Part 54 - Coastal Pilotage, Issue 3 (Amendment), Order No. 11 of 2002
Marine Traffic and Habour Facilities Determination No.1 of 2002 made under section 10 of the Christmas Island Act 1958
Telecommunications (Emergency Call Service) Determination 2002 made under subsection 147(1) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999
Therapeutic Goods (Manufacturing Principles) Determination No.1 of 2002 made under section 36 of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
Therapeutic Goods Order No.70 made under section 10 of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Regualtions 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.144

Meeting held on 27 June 2002

Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.110
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (Regional Council Election) Amendment Rules 2002 No.3) made under subsection 113(1) of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989
Determination No. HSR 11/2002 made under Schedule 1, paragraph (bj) of the National Health Act 1953
Dairy Structural Adjustment Program Scheme Amendment 2000 (No.9) made under clauses 10 and 35 of Schedule 2 of the Dairy Produce Act 1986
Supplementary Dairy Assistance Scheme 2001 Variation (No.3) made under clauses 37B and 37Y of Schedule 2 of the Dairy Produce Act 1986
Bridging for Overseas-Trained Professionals Loan Scheme (BOTPLS) Guidelines made under subsection 98U(4) of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988
Research and Research Training Management Report Guidelines for Higher Education Institutions 2002 made under section 23 of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988

Meeting held on 20 June 2002

Actuarial Standard (Friendly Society) 1.02 - Valuation of Policy Liabilities made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Actuarial Standard 1.03 - Valuation of Policy Liabilities made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Actuarial Standard 3.03 - Capital Adwquacy Standard made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Actuarial Standard 4.02 - Minimum Surrender Values and Paid-Up Values made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Actuarial Standard 5.02 - Cost of Investment Performance Guarantees made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Actuarial Standard 6.02 - Management Capital Standard made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Actuarial Standard 7.01 - General Standard made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Variation of Actuarial Standards made under section 101 of the Life Insurance Act 1995
Health Insurance Determination HS/02/2002 made under section 3C of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Therapeutic Goods Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.84
Public Employment (Consequential and Transitional) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.87
Explosives Transport Regulations 2002, Statutory Rules 2002 No.92
Indian Ocean Territories Redundant Regulations (Repeal) Regulations 2002, Statutory Rules 2002 No.93
Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002, Territory of Christmas Island Ordinance No.1 of 2002
Ordinances Revision Ordinance 2002, Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Ordinance No.1 of 2002
Telecommunications Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.99
GST-free Supply (In-home Care) Amendment Determination 2002 (No.1) made under paragraph 38-150(e) of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999
GST-free Supply (Long Day Care) Amendment Determination 2002 (No.1) made under paragraph 38-150(e) of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999
Inclusion of species in the list of threatened species under section 178 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery Management Plan 2002 made under section 17 of the Fisheries Management Act 1991
Determination of Listed Professional Occupations and Relevant Assessing Bodies made under subsection 98S(1) of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988

Meeting held on 16 May 2002

Motor Vehicle Standards Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2001 No.350
Motor Vehicle Standards (Approval to Place Used Import Plates) Determination 2002
Motor Vehicle Standards (Placement of Used Import Plates) Determination 2002
Motor Vehicle Standards (Procedures for Inspecting and Testing Used Imported Vehicle) Determination 2002
Motor Vehicle Standards (Used Imported Vehicle Report) Determination 2002
Motor Vehicle Standards (Registered Automotive Workshops - Fit and Proper Persons) Determination 2002
Banking (Foreign Exchange) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.40
Direction No.NPFD 57 - Prohibition on Daylight Trawling made under subsection 17(5A) of the Fisheries Management Act 1991
Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2002 (No.SBT 04) made under subsection 20(1) of the Fisheries Management Act 1991
Determination No.T32-2001 made under section 15 of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988
Determination No.12-2002 made under section 15 of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens made under subsection 303DC(1) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens made under subsection 303DC(1) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens made under subsection 303DC(1) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Naval Forces Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.52
Telecommunications Disability Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for use with the Standard Telephone Service - Features for the special needs of persons with disabilities - AS/ACIF S040) 2002
Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment with hierarchical digital interfaces - AS/ACIF S106) 2002
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.72
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.73
Health Insurance (Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.75
Federal Magistrates Court Amendment Rules 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.80

Meeting held on 14 March 2002

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (Regional Council Election) Amendment Rules 2002 (No.1) made under section 113 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989
Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve and Cartier Island Marine Reserve Management Plans made under section 370 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Civil Aviation Amendment Order (No.03) 2002 made under subregulation 99AA(5) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998
Corporations Amendment Regulations 2002 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2002 No.16
Determination of Prudential Standards made under paragraph 32(1)(a) of the Insurance Act 1973, Transitional Prudential Standard GPS 900
Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Regulations 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.8
Family Law Amendment Rules 2002 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2002 No.23
Health Insurance Determination HS/6/01 made under section 3C of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Health Insurance Determination HS/07/01 made under section 3C of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Ningaloo Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters) Management Plan made under section 380 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Radiocommunications (27 MHz Handphone Stations) Class Licence 2002 made under subsection 132(1) and section 135 of the Radiocommunications Act 1992
Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2002 made under subsection 132(1) and section 135 of the Radiocommunications Act 1992
Social Security (Means Test Treatment of Private Companies - Excluded Companies) Declaration 2001 made under subsection 1207N(5) of the Social Security Act 1991
Tasmanian Seamounts Marine Reserve Management Plan made under section 370 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Application Charge) Determination 2002 made under section 9 of the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997
Telecommunications (Charges) Determination 2002 made under section 53 of the Australian Communications Authority Act 1997

Meeting held on 11 March 2002

Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.3), Statutory Rules 2001 No.287
Airworthiness Directive Part 39-105 AD/F28/87 made under subregulation 39.1.(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998
Amendments to Statements of Principles made under subsection 196B(2) and (3) of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986, Instruments Nos 5 to 33 of 2002
Atomic Energy (A.A.E.C. Stock) Repeal Regulations 2001, Statutory Rules 2001 No.313
Australian National Botanical Gardens Management Plan 2002-2008 made under section 366 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan made under sections 30 and 34 of the Radiocommunications Act 1992
Broadcasting Services (Datacasting Charge) Regulations 2001, Statutory Rules 2001 No.336
Carrier Licence Conditions (Telstra Corporation Limited) Declaration 1997 (Amendment No.1 of 2001) made under subsection 63(5) of the Telecommunications Act 1997
Christmas Island Space Centre (APSC Proposal) Ordinance 2001 made under the Christmas Island Act 1958
Civil Aviation Amendment Order (No.18) 2001 made under regulations 5.22 and 5.23 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988
Civil Aviation Amendment Order (No.2) 2002 made under subsection 28BA(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 1988
Civil Aviation Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2001 No.349
Consular Privileges and Immunities (Indirect Tax Concession Scheme) Amendment Determination 2001 (No.1) made under the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1972
Corporations Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2001 No.319
Crimes Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2001 No.334
Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No.2) made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965
Customs (Interception of Vessels) Regulations 2001, Statutory Rules 2001 No.267
Defence (Public Areas) Amendment By-laws 2001 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2001 No.331
Determination No.1 of 2002 made under section 52 of the Defence Act 1903
Determination No. PHI 25/2001 made under Schedule 1, paragraph (bj) of the National Health Act 1953
Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (Indirect Tax Concession Scheme) Amendment Determination 2001 (No.1) made under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1972
Direction No. NPFD 56 made under subsection 17(5A) of the Fisheries Management Act 1991
Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001, Statutory Rules 2001 No.303
Fuel Quality Standards Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2001 No.255
Guidelines for electronic communication with students made under subsections 56C(6), 56D(6) and 56E(4) of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988
Guidelines on definition of supervision for work experience in industry made under subsection 36(3) of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988
Guidelines - Remission of HECS/OLDPS debt in special circumstances made under subsection 3106L(3A) of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988
Health Insurance Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2001 No.272
Health Insurance Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2001 No.273
Health Insurance Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.3), Statutory Rules 2001 No.274
Health Insurance Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2001 No.275
Health Insurance Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.6), Statutory Rules 2001 No.342
Health Insurance Determination HS/5/01 made under section 3C of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Health Insurance (Eligible Collection Centres - Approvals) Principles 2000 made under subsection 23DNBA(4) of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Health Insurance (Eligible Collection Centres - Approvals) Principles (Amendment number 2) 2001 made under subsection 23DNBA(4) of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Marine Orders - Part 60 - Floating Offshore Facilities, Issue 2, Marine Order No.11 of 2001
Marine Orders - Part 43 - Cargo and Cargo Handling-Livestock, Issue 5
Marine Order No.12 of 2001
Marine Orders - Part 10 - Medical First Aid on Ships, Issue 4
Marine Order No.13 of 2001
Migration Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.9), Statutory Rules 2001 No.283
Migration Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.10), Statutory Rules 2001 No.284
Migration Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.11), Statutory Rules 2001 No.285
Migration Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.12), Statutory Rules 2001 No.291
National Health Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2001 No.282
Northern Prawn Fishery Management Amendment Plan 2001 (No. NPF03) made under subsection 20(1) of the Fisheries Management Act 1991
Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.3), Statutory Rules 2001 No.270
Patents Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.3), Statutory Rules 2001 No.345
Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling - Electromagnetic Radiation) Notice 2001 made under the Radiocommunications Act 1992
Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling - Incidental Emissions) Notice 2001 made under the Radiocommunications Act 1992
Section 19AB Guidelines made under section 73F of the Health Insurance Act 1973
Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2001 No.352
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Regulations 2001, Statutory Rules 2001 No.296
Taxation Administration Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2001 No.354
Taxation Laws Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.1), Statutory Rules 2001 No.289
Telecommunications (Customs Service Guarantee) Amendment Standard 2001 (No.1) made under paragraph 125(3)(a) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999
Therapeutic Goods Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.4), Statutory Rules 2001 No.343
Workplace Relations Amendment Regulations 2001 (No.2), Statutory Rules 2001 No.323

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