Public authorities
Found 601 public authorities in the category ‘All Federal authorities’
To promote between the peoples of Australia and the Arab world mutual interests and a greater understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures, va...
1 request.
The Council on Australia Latin America Relations (Coalar) was established by the Australian Government in 2001 to enhance Australia’s economic, politic...
0 requests.
The CRC for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health will address the key challenge of closing the health gap.
This challenge will involve: researc...
0 requests.
The CRC for Advanced Composite Structures (CRC-ACS) is addressing the major challenge of embedding Australian composites industry small and medium ente...
0 requests.
The CRC for Alertness, Safety and Productivity is dedicated to reducing the avoidable burden of poor alertness on the safety, productivity and health o...
0 requests.
The overall aim of the CRC for Biomarker Translation is to develop antibodies directed against therapeutic and diagnostic targets (biomarkers) present...
0 requests.
The major challenge for the CRC for Cancer Therapeutics (CTx) is to address the leading single cause of death in Australia – cancer. CTx discovers, pro...
0 requests.
The CRC for Cell Therapy Manufacturing will bring together materials scientists, cell biologists, bioprocess engineers, clinicians and industry to incr...
0 requests.
The CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment’s (CRC CARE) key challenge is to achieve a paradigm shift in the Australian rem...
0 requests.
The CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) undertakes the following research programs:
Understanding storage resources
Making CCS costeffective
F...
0 requests.
The CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork undertakes the following research programs:
Confinement-free sow and piglet management
Herd health managemen...
0 requests.
The CRC for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders will undertake highly innovative research to directly improve the lifetime prospects of Australian in...
0 requests.
The aim of the CRC for Low Carbon Living is to provide government and industry with technological and policy tools to overcome identified market barrie...
0 requests.
The CRC for Mental Health undertakes research to identify and validate biomarkers for the early detection and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders...
0 requests.
The CRC for Optimising Resource Extraction (CRC ORE) is facilitating a transformation of the methods used by Australia’s mining and minerals industry t...
0 requests.
The major challenge addressed by the CRC for Polymers is to establish Australian manufacturing as a leading provider and exporter of products that meet...
0 requests.
The CRC for Rail Innovation is leading the way in research and development for the future of Australia’s railways. The CRC has managed over 100 researc...
0 requests.
The CRC for Remote Economic Participation (CRC-REP) is a public good research centre which delivers solutions that address social and economic disadvan...
0 requests.
The CRC for Sheep Industry Innovation was established to deliver transformational change in the sheep industry. The main challenge was to improve produ...
0 requests.
The CRC for Spatial Information aims to spatially enable Australian and New Zealand industries and communities by:
Supporting the creation of a coordin...
0 requests.
The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities brings together the inter-disciplinary research expertise and thought-leadership to undertake research that will rev...
0 requests.
CRCMining’s challenge is to reduce energy consumption at all stages of mining. Mining is a significant consumer of energy, accounting for 4.7% of Austr...
0 requests.
Creative Partnerships Australia was established to offer a resource hub for the facilitation of business partnerships, social investment and philanthro...
0 requests.
Also called CRC.
Established by the Criminology Research Act 1971 as a CAC agency, the Council is co-funded by the Australian, State and Territory Governments, and meet...
1 request.
CrimTrac is the national information-sharing service for Australia’s police, law enforcement and national security agencies.
10 requests.
Also called CRS.
CRS Australia assists people with injuries and disabilities to get and keep jobs. Formerly known as the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service.
0 requests.
The Dairy Futures CRC will directly address the major dairy industry challenge
– a return to 2% total factor productivity gains that drove the expansi...
1 request.
Please note: This authority is not technically subject to FOI, but you can still make requests to it
The Deep Exploration Technologies CRC (DET CRC)...
0 requests.
Defence Families of Australia is the recognised group within Defence that provides the views and interests of ADF families. Members are volunteers, and...
0 requests.
Also called DFDAT.
Pursuant to the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955 (Cwlth) ("Act"), the Tribunal can hear appeals as against conviction, prescribed acquittal an...
1 request.
Also called DFRT.
Inquires into and determines pay and pay related allowances for the Regular and Reserve members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
1 request.
Also called DHA.
The primary role of Defence Australia (DHA) is to supply and related services to Defence members and their families
7 requests.
Also called DIGO.
DIGO is the lead geospatial and imagery intelligence organisation in the Department of Defence.
Its functions, as prescribed in the Intelligence Ser...
5 requests.
Defence Industry Innovation Board provides high level advice on Defence industry programs to the Federal Government.
3 requests.
The Defence Industry Innovation Centre Advisory Committee provides advice to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Depart...
2 requests.
Also called DIO.
The Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) was established in 1990 as the Australian Government's source of expertise for matters relating to global s...
4 requests.
The council enhances availability of the Reserves component of the ADF by promoting the benefits of Reserve service to, and establishing a flexible par...
0 requests.
The Defence Reserves Support Council promotes the benefits of Reserve Service and encourages employers and the community to support Reservists.
0 requests.
DSTO is the Australian Government’s lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and defend Australia and its national interests
4 requests.
The Defence Strategic Reform Advisory Board is part of the Defence portfolio, and functions in an advisory capacity.
0 requests.
This department no longer exists. Please make your request to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Develops and implements pol...
Defunct.
Defunct.
46 requests.
Also called DAFF.
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry works to enhance our agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries. They create new and maintain...
6 requests.
Also called AWE.
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will work to protect and strengthen our agriculture, water resources, the environment and our...
Defunct.
Defunct.
14 requests.
Also called DCCEE.
This department has merged with the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
Defunct.
Defunct.
0 requests.
The department delivers programs in and advises the Australian Government about the communications and arts sectors.
Defunct.
Defunct.
59 requests.
Also called Defence.
The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests. It is accountable to the Commonwealth Parliament, on behalf of the Australian pe...
205 requests.
The Australian Government Department of Education is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians access quality and affordab...
104 requests.
Also called DESE.
The Australian Government Department of Employment is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians find and keep employment a...
49 requests.
Also called Finance.
Budget policy advice and process, and review of governmental programmes; Government financial accountability, governance and financial management frame...
128 requests.
Also called DFAT.
External Affairs, including: relations and communications with overseas governments; treaties, including trade agreements; bilateral, regional and mult...
171 requests.
Also called Health.
Services for the aged, including carers; Public health and medical research; Health promotion and disease prevention; Primary health care of Aboriginal...
301 requests.
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responsible for immigration and customs border policy, as well as:
National security an...
1290 requests.
The Department of Industry Portfolio was established on 18 September 2013.
The new department consolidates the Australian Government’s efforts to dr...
138 requests.
The department is responsible for the design and implementation of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport and regional development polic...
81 requests.
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports the parliamentary process by providing a multitude of services to the Senators and Members, the...
38 requests.
The Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport has been abolished. Regional development and local government has moved to the D...
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
Also called RET.
The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism is the key advisor to Government on policy options for Australia's resources, energy and tourism indust...
Defunct.
Defunct.
3 requests.
The Department’s name has changed from the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to the Department of Social Servi...
87 requests.
This department no longer exists. Please make your request to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Environment protection and...
Defunct.
Defunct.
74 requests.
The Department was established on 1 May 1901. It supports the House of Representatives and the Parliament by providing advice and services of the highe...
24 requests.
Also called DPMC.
The central role of the department is to support the Prime Minister and assist in achieving a coordinated approach to the development and implementatio...
281 requests.
The Department of the Senate is one of three parliamentary departments dedicated to providing the Senate, its committees, the President of the Senate a...
13 requests.
Also called Treasury.
The Treasury provides advice to the Government on a range of matters including: Economic, fiscal and monetary policy; Taxation; Public borrowing; Inter...
109 requests.
Also called DVA.
Serving members of Australia's veteran and defence force communities, war widows and widowers, widows and dependants, through programs of care, rehabil...
226 requests.
Requests for personal documents, documents of a party political nature, or documents held in the prime minister's capacity as a local member of parliam...
3 requests.
Also called DTA.
Formerly known as the Digital Transformation Office (DTO), the Digital Transformation Agency was established as an executive agency in July 2015 and is...
36 requests.
The Director of National Parks is a corporation solely established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, with the pr...
5 requests.
The Disability Employment Services Reference Group provides the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations with timely access to balan...
3 requests.
The Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee assesses methodology proposals for use under the Carbon Farming Initiative and advises the Minister for Climat...
1 request.
The Editorial Advisory Board advises the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the documents on Australian Foreign Policy project to document the evolution o...
1 request.
Education Services Australia (ESA) is a national, not-for-profit company owned by all Australian ministers.
The company was established to support deli...
2 requests.
The Expert Advisory Committee provides advice to the Government on activities that may be eligible under the Jobs and Competitiveness Program. The Mini...
0 requests.
The Government has established an Expert Reference Group to provide high level advice on the design of the Emissions Reduction Fund. The Expert Referen...
0 requests.
The major challenge to be tackled by the Energy Pipelines CRC is to provide the Australian energy pipeline industry with the technology necessary to ex...
0 requests.
The Energy Security Council is no longer operating. The Council was abolished on 22 October 2013, as its role is no longer required given the Governmen...
Defunct.
Defunct.
0 requests.
Also called EOWA.
Administers the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999. Through education, assists organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women....
0 requests.
The Expert Panel for Major Coal Seam Gas Projects will provide advice on the adequacy of water management plans which the companies must submit under t...
0 requests.
The Expert Panel will assess the Declared Commercial Fishing Activity, particularly the potential for the activity to result in adverse environmental i...
0 requests.
Expert Panel to review Elective Surgery and Emergency Access Targets under the National Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospital Services pro...
2 requests.
Also called EFIC.
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides tailored finance solutions to help Australian businesses overcome the financial barriers they...
3 requests.
Also called FWC.
The Fair Work Commission is Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal. They are responsible for maintaining a safety net of minimum wages and e...
11 requests.
Also called FWO.
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s functions include promoting harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations and ensuring compliance with Commonwea...
28 requests.
The Family Court of Australia, through its specialised judges and staff, helps Australians resolve their most complex family disputes. The Court was es...
9 requests.
Also called FLC.
A statutory authority established by section 115 of the Family Law Act 1975. Advises and makes recommendations to the attorney_general concerning the w...
0 requests.
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia was established to provide a simple and accessible alternative to litigation in the Federal Court of Australia (...
17 requests.
The Federal Court of Australia is a national court which deals with over 120 Federal Acts of Parliament. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in...
38 requests.
Also called FCAB.
The Film Certification Advisory Board provides advice to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on: certificates of eligibility for th...
0 requests.
Also called FRC.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is the peak body responsible for overseeing the effectiveness of the financial reporting framework in Australia....
1 request.
On 27 September 2012, Quentin Bryce, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia signed the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Reporti...
Defunct.
Defunct.
0 requests.
The Financial Sector Advisory Council (FSAC) has an ongoing role in providing advice to the Government on proposed initiatives to position Australia as...
0 requests.
The First Peoples Education Advisory Group was a cross-sectoral expert advisory group that provided policy advice to the Australian Government on Closi...
Defunct.
Defunct.
0 requests.
Also called FRDC.
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation is a statutory authority jointly funded by the Australian Government and the fishing and aquaculture...
4 requests.
Also called FSANZ.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)'s role is to protect the health and safety of people in Australia and New Zealand through the maintenance...
2 requests.
The Forced Adoptions Implementation Working Group will perform a key advisory role to the Government on services and projects related to the implementa...
0 requests.
The Foreign Investment Review Board examines proposals by foreign interests to undertake direct investment in Australia and makes recommendations to th...
2 requests.
The role of the Foundation to Prevent Violence against Women and their Children is to drive cultural and attitudinal change to prevent violence against...
2 requests.
The Committee is established as a formal consultation mechanism under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (the Act). Under section 24A of the Act, the...
0 requests.
The research and focus of Future Farm Industries CRC Ltd (FFI CRC) is the development of innovative farming systems and new perennial plant species and...
0 requests.
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