Australian Governments' Interactive Functions Thesaurus – Search (AGIFT)

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Developing policy to support the provision of housing to those in need. Establishing eligibility criteria for services. Developing strategies to assist specific community groups at risk of homelessness. Includes liaison with areas responsible for public housing construction, to determine short-term and long-term community housing needs.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Public housing: for the design, construction and maintenance of public housing.

See also IMMIGRATION - Migrant services - Migrant accommodation services: for assisting new immigrants to locate housing.

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Developing processes to support applications to an independent authority to have a determination or judgement reviewed. Includes activities associated with receiving and managing appeals.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Administrative law - Administrative decision review: for the process of reconsidering a determination and handing down a new decision.

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Examining and reconsidering a determination or judgement made by a public authority. Responding to the advice of an independent body which may reverse or uphold an earlier decision.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Administrative law - Administrative decision appeal: for applications to have a determination reconsidered.

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Administering the body of law that relates to the executive functions of government. Establishing the relationship between the government and the citizens of its jurisdiction. Regulating the powers, duties and organisation of public administration authorities.

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Assisting parents seeking to legally take responsibility for a child, or birth parents wishing to have their child adopted. Includes advice on the legal aspects of adoption and monitoring the adoption of overseas children.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Childcare services: for emergency and foster care.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Family reunion programs: for helping birth parents and adopted children make contact.

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Administering training designed to meet the needs of specific groups of adult learners. Includes life skills, literacy programs and bridging courses to assist adults moving into school, tertiary or vocational education.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Child and youth support: for parental education programs.

See also HEALTH CARE - Community health services - Health promotion: for basic information to support good health.

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Administering training designed to assist adults from various ethnic backgrounds to live and work in Australia. Includes English language programs, courses on Australian society and laws, learning to deal with government or health facilities.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - School education - Special needs programs: for educational assistance to migrant children.

See also IMMIGRATION - Migrant services: for other programs to assist citizens from various ethnic backgrounds.

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Delivering television, printed and electronic marketing, public relations and information programs to promote Australia or a particular region as a travel and tourism destination. Includes advertising campaigns to promote tourist events and local products.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Government media: for managing media releases and dealing with journalists.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Publishing: for producing information resources in print.

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Regulating the content and presentation of marketing material disseminated via any medium. Developing guidelines to guard against misleading or offensive advertising. Providing advice on the implementation of standards and monitoring compliance.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Business sponsorship: for restricting the advertisement of certain products at events.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Consumer protection: for handling complaints about advertising.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Broadcasting - Broadcasting standards: for regulating the content of other material disseminated via mass media.

See also GOVERNANCE - Electoral matters - Election campaigning: for regulating the media activities of election candidates and political parties.

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Managing social support and services for elderly persons and their families. Providing advice on rights to financial or other assistance such as residential care or medical services. Includes funding and support for community-based or volunteer programs providing aged care services.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Veterans' entitlements: for services to returned defence services personnel.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance: for monetary support to aged persons.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services: for aged care health programs.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services - Independent living services: for in-home care.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services - Residential services: for live-in aged care facilities.

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Negotiating agreements to regulate the conduct of employer and employees across an organisation, or between an employer and an individual employee. Includes consultation between parties, drafting of agreements and liaison with bargaining agents or advisors.

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Hearing disagreements between parties to a workplace agreement. Promoting conciliation and offering independent arbitration. Providing access to advice or representation. Managing resolution processes.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Workplace equity and justice programs: for resolving disputes with respect to harassment or discrimination.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Industrial awards and conditions: for disputes between parties operating under an award.

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Regulating crop and livestock farming industries. Administering quotas and issuing licenses for controlled activities. Certifying products and production methods. Conducting assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and policy. Applying penalties for breaches of regulations.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Horticultural industry: for programs to support and develop crop farming industries.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Pastoral industry: for programs to support and develop livestock industries.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Viticultural industry: for programs to support and develop grape growing and wine making industries.

See also SCIENCE - Agricultural sciences: for research into farming practices.

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Conducting research into forestry, food, fibre and other crops or plants grown for commercial purposes. Providing input into quality control for the processing of agricultural products. Includes scientific advice on soil, weed and pest management, and information on new plant species.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Conservation programs - Soil preservation programs: for activities to improve or restore the quality of agricultural land.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Chemical and pesticide regulation: for the registration and use of agricultural chemicals.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Horticultural industry: for programs to support the commercial production of fruit and vegetables.

See also SCIENCE - Animal and veterinary sciences: for research into livestock health and management.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Biotechnology development: for research into the development of new plant species.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Botany: for research into non-commercial plants.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Genetic engineering: for research into the development of new plant species.

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Raising, equipping and maintaining the air capacity of Australia's defence forces. Administering Air Force activities, implementing defence policy and coordinating joint defence force operations. Includes on-the-job and basic training of new Air Force recruits.

See also DEFENCE - Australian Defence Forces - Reserves: for activities involving Air Force Reserves.

See also DEFENCE - Australian Defence Forces - Roulettes: for maintaining a formation aerobatic team.

See also TRANSPORT - Air transport: for regulating the airline industry.

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Regulating the airline industry and developing policy relating to all aspects of private or commercial aviation. Administering air transport standards, security and services and maintaining air transport infrastructure. Includes liaison with other governments and international bodies to negotiate air lanes and airspace jurisdiction.

See also DEFENCE - Australian Defence Forces - Air Force: for the air capability of Australia's defence forces.

See also TRANSPORT - Freight movement regulation: for managing the transportation of goods by air.

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Regulating private and commercial aviation activities to improve security and reduce the risk of accidents or emergencies. Investigating accidents and incidents. Monitoring compliance with in-flight safety standards and regulations for security screening procedures. Includes training and advice, consultation and inspection services and cooperation on aviation safety issues across jurisdictions.

See also TRANSPORT - Air transport - Aircraft standards: for regulating the safe design, maintenance and operation of aircraft.

See also TRANSPORT - Air transport - Airport services: for air navigation support.

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Regulating the design, construction, maintenance and operation of any machine supported for flight - such as airplanes, helicopters, gliders or hot air balloons. Registering aircraft to ensure they meet agreed specifications and are fit to fly. Monitoring conformance through inspections, testing and licensing. Includes certification of personnel such as flight crews, pilots, aviation engineers and others engaged in the maintenance of aircraft and equipment.

See also SCIENCE - Applied sciences - Engineering and technology sciences: for research into the design and construction of aircraft.

See also SCIENCE - Earth sciences - Atmospheric sciences: for research into aerodynamics.

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Managing facilities for aircraft take-off, landing and storage. Regulating air traffic and providing air navigation support. Monitoring air lanes and registering flight paths for private or commercial aircraft. Includes maintenance of airports and air transport infrastructure.

See also TRANSPORT - Air transport - Air transport safety: for regulation of security and screening procedures.

See also TRANSPORT - Passenger services: for managing the transportation of people by air.

See also TRANSPORT - Transport infrastructure development: for designing and installing transport systems.

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Providing specially equipped vehicles and trained personnel to attend and transport sick or injured persons. Includes managing ambulance stations and attendance at special events.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters: for emergencies caused by the elements such as floods, earthquakes, and cyclones.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management: for cross-jurisdictional operations to deal with large-scale emergencies.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Community education: for first aid training.

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Conducting research into the health care and management of wild and domestic animals. Providing scientific advice on nutrition, breeding, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Includes livestock, pets and other domestic animals, fish, birds and native animals - in the wild or in captivity.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Chemical and pesticide regulation: for the registration and use of chemicals such as those used on livestock.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Entomology: for research into insects.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Physiology: for research into specific biological functions of animals.

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Administering standards for radio communications equipment. Monitoring compliance with government regulations. Processing licence applications for radio communications or transmission equipment. Ensuring that any emissions from apparatus, identified by qualified health authorities as being potentially harmful, are properly controlled.

See also SCIENCE - Medical and health sciences: for research into any health effects resulting from electromagnetic energy emissions from radio communications equipment.

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Conducting research into the active use of scientific knowledge and principles from a range of fields and disciplines. Providing advice and practical solutions to problems in various sectors, such as industry, security, communications and health care.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Biotechnology development: for the application of scientific knowledge in a particular field.

See also SCIENCE - Earth sciences - Mineral exploration: for the application of scientific knowledge in a particular field.

See also SCIENCE - Medical and health sciences: for the application of scientific knowledge in a particular field.

See also SCIENCE - Spatial information research: for the application of scientific knowledge in a particular field.

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Administering programs of industry-based training for trade and technical vocations. Monitoring compliance with standards and guidelines. Managing accreditation processes. Implementing schemes to assist employers to take on apprentices.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Vocational education - Trainee programs: for industry-based training in other vocational areas.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Industrial awards and conditions: for the employment conditions of apprentices.

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Administering programs to support marine and freshwater fish or crop farming. Assisting industry growth and development. Encouraging businesses to adopt innovative practices, processes and products. Providing advice on production methods and business management to improve competitiveness.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Oceans governance: for management of ocean-based resources.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural regulation - Fisheries industry: for monitoring and regulating fishing industries.

See also SCIENCE - Animal and veterinary science: for fish and shellfish research.

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Providing professional advice and supervising the design and construction of public buildings. Approving plans and conducting inspections to ensure building is completed in accordance with approved plans. Includes heritage value assessments.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Building regulations and standards: for ensuring structures meet legal requirements.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Engineering services: for professional advice on the design and construction of public works.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Built environment - Building preservation: for programs to conserve buildings of heritage value.

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Raising, equipping and maintaining the land capability of Australia's defence forces. Administering Army activities, implementing defence policy and coordinating joint defence forces operations. Includes on-the-job and basic training of new Army recruits.

See also DEFENCE - Australian Defence Forces - Reserves: for activities involving Army Reserves.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Military education and training - Army reserve training: for educational programs for Army Reservists.

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Administering educational programs for part-time voluntary defence units in the Army. Providing ongoing training through coursework and residential schools. Includes liaison with employers when sustained absence from work is required.

See also DEFENCE - Australian Defence Forces - Reserves: for management of part-time voluntary defence units in the Army, Navy or Air Force.

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Negotiating the international movement of cultural material. Liaising with government and private sector bodies for the temporary import or export of artefacts for exhibition purposes. Obtaining valuations to confirm the worth of items. Assisting the return of illegally imported cultural property. Seeking export prevention orders for protected artefacts.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous cultural heritage - Cultural artefact repatriation: for returning Indigenous cultural materials to their traditional owners.

See also TRADE - Export regulation - Prohibited export control: for policy governing the international movement of cultural material.

See also TRADE - Import regulation - Prohibited import control: for policy governing the international movement of cultural material.

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Providing support for the production of skilled performance or craft. Administering programs to develop funding and promotional strategies for the arts, and to encourage participation from across the community. Assisting the growth of artistic companies through business advice and planning. Includes support for work spaces and liaison with education and exhibition facilities.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Arts education: for programs to further artistic talent at individual or community level.

See also TRADE - Export regulation - Export promotion: for advertising Australian cultural industries in the global marketplace.

See also TRADE - Trade development programs: for cultural industry assistance programs.

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Administering programs that offer training and facilities to support the production of skilled performance or craft. Managing specialised institutions or schemes to foster artistic talent at individual or community level. Includes the provision of scholarships and study grants.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Arts development: for supporting cultural industries.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Overseas aid programs - Overseas student scholarship programs: for access to higher education for students from developing countries or the Pacific region.

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Providing financial support for the production of skilled performance or craft. Assessing applications for funding. Allocating grants and subsidies to projects that meet selection criteria. Advising artists about funding programs and application procedures.

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Developing strategies to encourage investment in artistic activities or moveable cultural materials. Negotiating tax deductions for approved activities and setting guidelines for donor benefits. Certifying valuers to assess the worth of artistic works. Maintaining a register of cultural organisations qualified to offer incentives.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Cultural gifts programs: for managing the donation of artistic materials under arts incentive schemes.

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Managing programs to encourage participation in artistic pursuits and support for performances or exhibitions. Developing strategies for marketing and information dissemination to raise community awareness of the arts.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection promotion: for strategies to raise the profiles of cultural institutions and their holdings.

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Estimating the value of resources owned by a retired individual in order to identify applicable taxes or benefits. Determining whether an asset meets criteria for exemption or inclusion for assessment purposes.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance: for monetary support to individuals.

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Recording the details of incorporated associations. Assessing applications and issuing registration numbers. Maintaining records of registered details. Processing registration updates and renewals.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Business registration and licensing: for recording details of companies.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Associations and corporate law: for regulating the formation and governance of companies and associations.

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Administering the body of law that relates to companies or other organisations that have a distinct legal identity from that of their members. Regulating the formation, governance and dissolution of such organisations and establishing the limits of their powers or liability.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Association registration: for recording and issuing registrations.

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Conducting research into celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, solar systems and galaxies. Measuring motions, positions, distances, magnitudes and structures to understand the states of matter and physical processes in space. Includes radio astronomy and the management of telescopes, observatories and other specialist equipment.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Satellite communication: for management of equipment in space.

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Administering schemes to encourage excellence in sport across local and national levels. Providing financial assistance to highly skilled athletes to attend advanced training programs. Enabling access to elite facilities, performance coaching, sports science services, career planning and education services. Sponsoring travel, accommodation and living expenses to support attendance at competitions.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Sport and fitness development - Sporting grants administration: for allocation of funding to athletes in target groups.

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Conducting research into weather, climate and air pollution. Providing scientific advice on severe weather and climatic variation, such as acid deposition and ozone depletion. Includes middle atmosphere climate and space weather analysis, studies of the thermosphere and observatory experiments.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters: for emergency response to severe weather conditions.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Climate information services: for providing climatic advice and weather forecasts.

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Conducting research into the structure and nature of the smallest particles of matter. Analysing the interaction of atoms with electromagnetic radiation, and changes to their chemical identity, weight or behaviour. Observing atomic reactions to identify or develop products or processes for use in medical, industrial or defence applications, or to support other fields of scientific research.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Biochemistry: for molecular biology.

See also SCIENCE - Physical sciences - Nuclear sciences: for research into subatomic particles.

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Maintaining and administering the combined Australian Defence Forces to ensure Australia's ability to resist foreign aggression or attack. Includes policies and programs for the development of the defence forces as a whole, arrangements for force generation, mobilisation and support.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Military education and training: for training and development programs for defence personnel.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Defence liaison: for cooperating with other countries in defence matters.

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Coordinating activities across the entire air, sea and land areas where Australia is likely to be directly involved in warfare or military action. Planning and conducting campaigns for the defence of Australia and its interests.

See also DEFENCE - Military operations - Special operations: for unconventional warfare or the deployment of highly trained military personnel.

See also DEFENCE - Military operations - Warfare: for entering into armed combat with opposing defence forces.

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Managing infrastructure to support the validation of electronic transactions to ensure commerce can be conducted free from abuse or fraud. Includes accreditation of certification authorities, management of public key certificates, related agreements and audits.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Electronic commerce - Online transaction standards: for standards governing electronic commerce.

See also SECURITY - Information security: for data security standards.

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Implementing the provisions of industrial awards with regard to employment conditions and rates of pay. Providing advice on hours of work, working conditions, leave and other entitlements. Administering the payment of wages, allowances, overtime and penalties.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Occupational health and safety: for programs to prevent death, injury or disease in the workplace.


See also EMPLOYMENT - Workplace agreement processes - Certified employment conditions: for implementing the provisions of certified agreements.

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Managing military badges, insignia, crests, medals and awards. Registering designs and regulating their use. Includes ceremonies for conferring military awards.

See also GOVERNANCE - Honours and award programs: for civilian tributes and decorations.

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Administering insolvent parties' assets for the benefit of creditors. Includes providing bankruptcy notices, winding up of companies and the appointment of trustees.

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Administering programs to provide financial assistance to individuals, based on criteria other than income. Providing advice on entitlements. Assessing eligibility and processing payments. Includes ongoing benefits, one-off payments following a specific event, rebates for costs already incurred or subsidies for upcoming expenses.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Veteran's entitlements: for social support to returned service personnel.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance - Income support schemes: for financial assistance to those with low earnings.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Taxation - Taxation compliance: for payments made by individuals through withholding schemes.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous welfare programs: for social support to Aboriginal and Islander communities.

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Conducting research into the chemical processes and molecular makeup of plants, animals and micro-organisms. Investigating the biological functions of plants and animals at a cellular level. Includes DNA and serum analysis.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Genetic engineering: for analysis and manipulation of reproductive cells.

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Conducting research into the variety of plant and animal life in a region, and the actions necessary to conserve and sustain it. Identifying biota of environmental or economic significance. Includes studies of the origin, evolution and relationships between native plant and animal species, and programs to reintroduce locally extinct organisms in certain habitats.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Conservation programs: for activities to protect and sustain plant or animal life in a region.

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Conducting research into the lives of plants, animals and micro-organisms. Investigating their origin, distribution, behaviour and physical makeup. Includes studies of evolution, ecosystem dynamics, identification and manipulation of biological processes.

See also SCIENCE - Medical and health sciences: for research into human health and disease.

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Conducting research into the use of living things to make or alter organic material. Involves the use of micro-organisms or fungi, or strategies such as selective breeding to develop products for medical, agricultural and other commercial purposes. Includes health and environmental impact assessment of biotechnology products.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic support - Defence science and technology: for the application of specialist knowledge to military activities.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural regulation - Food quality assurance: for regulating the use of biotechnology in food production.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Genetic engineering: for artificial modification of cellular material.

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Conducting research into the structure, classification and distribution of plants. Developing taxonomic and geographic representations of botanical collections. Investigating potential uses for plant products in medicine or industry. Providing plant identification and botanical information services.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Silvicultural industry: for programs that support the commercial cultivation of forests.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Physiology: for research into specific biological functions of plants.

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Developing policy to support and regulate industries that transmit content simultaneously to many recipients. Providing advice on the introduction of new technology and the effects of government communications policy on the broadcasting industry. Encouraging the use of mass marketing and content distribution strategies. Supporting the editorial and programming independence of national broadcasters. Includes liaison with arts and cultural sectors.

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Establishing principles and criteria for the operation of industries that transmit content simultaneously to many recipients. Monitoring industry compliance with government standards and guidelines for all broadcasting media. Includes local content quotas, children's programming, codes of practice and the protection of special events.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Advertising standards: for the regulation of marketing material in any media.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Administrative law - Censorship standards: for criteria to regulate the accessibility of broadcast content.

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Administering programs to assess the integrity of built structures. Conducting inspections to evaluate the safety of old buildings, transport infrastructure, dams and other elements of the built environment. Monitoring compliance with maintenance standards.

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Assessing applications for the building of new structures and the alteration or demolition of existing structures. Approving applications that meet town planning and building regulations. Providing advice on applications that cannot be supported. Includes liaison across jurisdictions where joint approval is required.

See also NATURAL RESOURCES - Land use planning - Land use zoning: for assessing land development applications.

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Administering programs to maintain and protect built structures of particular historic, scientific or social significance. Issuing orders to prevent demolition, alteration or damage. Monitoring compliance with building preservation standards. Conducting inspections to ensure building modifications do not diminish heritage value.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Architectural services: for heritage value assessments.

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Setting rules and guidelines for building new structures and altering or demolishing existing structures. Conducting assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Providing information and advice on building regulations and standards.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Architectural services: for professional advice on the design and construction of public buildings.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Engineering services: for professional advice on the design and construction of public works.

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Developing policy and programs to protect structures of particular historic, scientific or social significance. Establishing standards for maintaining and preserving elements of the built environment. Providing funding for joint projects with business or the community.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Historic relic protection: for programs to conserve significant artefacts.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Natural heritage protection: for programs to conserve the biological environment.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous heritage conservation: for protecting areas directly associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

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Administering areas of land set aside for depositing the bodies or ashes of the dead. Managing site layout. Ensuring facilities are kept clean and maintained. Monitoring rights of access and opening hours. Liaising with funeral directors, church and community groups. Includes war graves and overseas burial grounds managed by the Australian Government.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Public land management - Memorial maintenance: for managing commemorative structures.

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Administering programs to examine the accounts and records of government or private sector bodies. Reviewing the performance or financial management of an organisation. Verifying statements or claims made in official reports. Providing recommendations for improvement.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Administrative law - Recordkeeping standards: for capturing evidence of business activities.

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Recording the details of companies and corporations. Assessing applications and issuing registration numbers. Maintaining records of registered details. Processing registration updates and renewals. Issuing licenses and permits, such as those required for fundraising, the sale of alcohol or signage and displays.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Association registration: for recording details of incorporated associations.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Associations and corporate law: for regulating the formation and governance of companies and associations.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Gaming industry regulation: for issuing poker machine licenses.

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Regulating corporate funding of organisations and events. Restricting the advertising of some types of products or services at events. Providing information about sponsorship applications and how to meet obligations in relation to marketing and merchandising.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Fair trading compliance - Trade practices compliance: for regulating the conduct of business transactions.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Advertising standards: for regulating the content and presentation of marketing material.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Sport and fitness development - Fundraising and donation schemes: for programs to encourage investment in sporting events.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management: for protecting the ownership of corporate designs and logos.

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Formulating policy to regulate and support the private sector, including small business and non-profit organisations. Developing strategies to assist business growth and management. Implementing advocacy programs, providing funding and administering regulatory bodies.

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Managing the Australian Defence Force Cadets and similar programs to recruit and develop young service personnel. Developing, sponsoring and promoting Cadet activity programs and recruitment procedures. Includes Officers and Instructors of Cadets, Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets and Australian Air Force Cadets.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Military education and training - Defence college training: for educational programs provided exclusively to defence personnel.

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Managing facilities where trained staff are available to answer questions or provide advice via the telephone. Promoting the use of call centres to facilitate public access to government information.

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Administering projects to purchase or build the physical resources to support Australia's defence forces and military operations. Cataloguing major equipment and scheduling refurbishment or disposal. Includes, but is not limited to, the management of weaponry, vehicles, aircraft, seagoing vessels, communications and surveillance equipment.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic support - Defence industry: for administering trade in military equipment.

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Regulating the provision of sites where caravans, tents and other temporary dwellings may be erected. Certifying the safety of campsite facilities and the hygiene of amenities. Providing advice to operators on administration, emergency procedures and insurance. Includes public information services, such as the production of maps and promotional literature.

See also TOURISM - Tourism industry development: for programs to support campsite businesses.

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Developing policy for the transportation of goods by sea. Monitoring compliance with regulations and international standards for carriage of hazardous materials, dangerous goods and oversize containers. Includes advice on best practice cargo handling, loading and management.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Occupational health and safety: for working environment conditions.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Port regulation: for managing sea-based entry and exit points.

See also TRADE - Export regulation: for trade controls.

See also TRADE - Import regulation: for trade controls.

See also TRANSPORT - Freight movement regulation: for transporting goods by air, rail or road.

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Monitoring the activities of suppliers of telecommunications services. Regulating the construction of facilities, installation and maintenance of equipment such as cables and optical fibre. Ensuring compliance with pricing guidelines and standards of service.

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Processing applications and issuing licenses to suppliers of telecommunications services. Drafting licence conditions. Monitoring compliance with legislative obligations and reporting requirements.

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Regulating the accessibility of various kinds of content for television, literature, film, radio or theatre. Establishing criteria to classify content and determine its availability to the public.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Advertising standards: for implementing censorship standards in advertising.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Broadcasting - Broadcasting standards: for implementing censorship standards in radio and television broadcasting.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Publishing - Publishing standards: for implementing censorship standards in the print media.

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Organising the attendance of high-level government officials at formal public occasions, either in Australia or overseas. Providing advice on conduct during ritual or traditional proceedings. Making arrangements to support official protocol such as determining guest lists, producing formal invitations, providing acceptances or apologies.

See also GOVERNANCE - Official protocol - Head of Government protocol: for the conduct of leaders in carrying out official or ceremonial duties.

See also GOVERNANCE - Official protocol - Official visits: for organising travel and itineraries for business, cultural or social visits by high-level government officials.

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Implementing the provisions of workplace agreements with regard to working conditions, rates of pay and performance management. Providing advice on hours of work, employment conditions, leave and other entitlements. Administering the payment of wages, allowances, overtime and penalties.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Occupational health and safety: for programs to prevent death, injury or disease in the workplace.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Industrial awards and conditions - Award conditions: for implementing the provisions of industrial awards.

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Administering programs to map the location of shipping channels and established routes for watercraft. Developing graphic representations to record special conditions or geographical features.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Port regulation: for supervising the maintenance of shipping channels.

See also SCIENCE - Spatial information research: for investigating practical applications for geographical data.

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Monitoring the use of substances to control weeds, insects and other pests that affect primary production. Maintaining a register of approved agricultural or veterinary chemicals and pesticides. Assessing product applications, specifying conditions of use and maximum residue limits. Conducting routine inspections to ensure compliance.

See also DEFENCE - Military operations - Warfare: for chemical warfare.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Conservation programs - Soil preservation programs: for counteracting the effects of chemical contamination.

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Providing and monitoring services for young people. Assisting those who are disadvantaged or at risk of abuse or domestic violence. Running parent education programs and managing youth centres. Includes funding and support for community-based or volunteer programs providing child and youth support.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Taxation - Taxation compliance: for the provision of child support payments.

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Providing services for the supervision of children when their parents are not available. Monitoring private sector staff and facilities for compliance with industry standards. Includes temporary arrangements for emergency or foster care.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Child and youth support: for programs to assist young people and their parents.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance: for child-care subsidies.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Early childhood education: for fostering learning and development in young children.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Taxation - Taxation compliance: for the provision of child support payments.

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Developing policy for Australian nationality, including the rights and obligations of citizens. Defining the legal status of Australian citizens, and the management of citizenship when people migrate. Establishing criteria for the naturalisation of immigrants. Promoting the value of Australian citizenship.

See also IMMIGRATION - Travel authorisation: for permanent entry policy.

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Organising community events and ceremonies to mark significant occasions. Coordinating security, publicity and entertainment. Arranging adequate public facilities, car parking and seating. Includes liaison with local businesses, volunteers and community groups.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Cultural festivals: for events that highlight artistic, literary or heritage-related activities.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Multicultural heritage promotion - Multicultural festivals: for events that highlight Australia's cultural diversity.

See also GOVERNANCE - Official protocol - Ceremonial events and representation: for attendance of high-ranking government officers at celebrations and events.

See also IMMIGRATION - Citizenship - Presentation arrangements: for citizenship ceremonies.

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Developing policy to support the growth of towns and cities. Implementing programs to manage urban development and maintain essential services. Installing buildings and services to meet the administrative, social and recreational needs of local residents.

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Managing the allocation of defence resources to protect the civilian population from the effects of hostilities or emergencies. Providing support to civil emergency services in times of natural disaster. Includes identifying lines of communication, chain of command, and establishing criteria for situations warranting defence forces assistance.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management - Disaster support: for emergency defence force assistance to other countries.

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Administering the body of law that relates to social behaviour and the ordinary private matters of individuals. Establishing property rights, determining legal relationships and responsibilities.

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Administering the registration of major life events, such as births, marriages and deaths. Issuing certificates and keeping records to support other civil law processes.

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Providing climatic advice, information on prevailing conditions and weather forecasts. Issuing alerts for severe weather. Includes drought monitoring and updates on seasonal climate variability.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters: for emergency response to severe weather conditions.

See also SCIENCE - Earth sciences - Atmospheric sciences: for meteorology and climate research.

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Administering health programs that operate out of medical centres. Providing consultation services to allow diagnosis and treatment based on direct observation of the patient. Developing treatment care plans for medication or rehabilitation, and issuing referrals to support services.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for the provision of group therapy or psychological advice.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services: for programs to support individuals with medical conditions.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services - Mental health services: for programs to treat or manage mental illness.

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Coordinating operations to monitor Australian shores for unauthorised sea or air arrivals. Developing and implementing response procedures to prevent illegal entry. Includes liaison with law enforcement, immigration or defence services personnel to apprehend individuals who breach coastal borders.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management - Civil community assistance: for defence forces aid in the event of an emergency.

See also IMMIGRATION - Detention programs: for the custody and treatment of illegal immigrants.

See also TRADE - Import regulation - Prohibited import control: for customs surveillance.

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Developing policy to assist the location and use of items held by cultural institutions. Establishing access procedures to meet legislative requirements. Providing advice about opening hours and membership or registration requirements. Includes development of online information to support remote access.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection access - Reference services: for personal or online assistance to clients.

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Applying intellectual and physical control over items held by cultural institutions. Recording the essential details of materials as they are acquired. Includes accessioning (and de-accessioning) items for touring exhibitions and those on loan from other collections.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection access - Finding aids development: for creating tools to locate items in cultural collections.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection management - Collection acquisition: for seeking and obtaining new materials.

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Seeking and receiving new materials for cultural institutions. Building a collection in accordance with policy and guidelines. Negotiating temporary use of items from other collections. Developing mechanisms to support a range of acquisition methods, such as purchases, donations, loans and joint investments.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection management - Collection accessioning for recording newly acquired materials.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Cultural gifts programs: for managing donations made under arts incentive schemes.

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Developing policy for the acquisition, storage and preservation of cultural material and artefacts. Producing standards and guidelines for collection management procedures to ensure the safety of fragile or highly valuable items. Includes liaison with other institutions about the management of cultural materials.

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Developing strategies to raise the profiles of cultural institutions and their holdings. Coordinating programs of events and publications. Establishing policy and guidelines to support exhibitions and marketing campaigns.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Publishing: for producing information resources in print.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Arts development - Arts promotion: for strategies to encourage participation in artistic pursuits.

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Designing and managing facilities to house materials held by cultural institutions. Ensuring environmental conditions meet appropriate industry standards. Arranging facilities to support access and preservation guidelines.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Public land management - Cultural centre management: for the administration of buildings that house cultural collections.

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Establishing a body to investigate a special matter or designated subject. Conducting inquiries, hearing evidence, receiving submissions and reporting findings. Includes Royal Commissions and other bodies charged with similar duties.

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Administering the allocation of Commonwealth financial support to State governments. Conducting analysis to determine the appropriate distribution across jurisdictions. Includes general grants and specific-purpose payments as negotiated at Heads of Governments meetings.

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Supporting the growth and management of industries that facilitate the transmission of information. Regulating the provision of postal and telecommunication services to all citizens. Encouraging the development of standards for information management, information dissemination and information technology.

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Administering programs that facilitate the reintegration of offenders into society. Aiding the development of independent living skills through a combination of sentenced probation, supervision, pre-parole reporting and pre-sentence reporting, unpaid community work and personal development opportunities.

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Developing training programs designed to assist target groups of citizens. Initiating joint ventures with not-for-profit groups and local businesses. Community education is usually offered outside formal institutional structures. Includes first aid and fire safety training.

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Developing policy to provide for the physical and mental wellbeing of citizens in a particular district. Establishing programs that offer direct assistance to individuals or groups, and address the needs of the local community. Monitoring community health services to ensure adequate levels of care.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for the provision of group therapy or psychological advice.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services: for programs to support individuals with medical conditions.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services - Mental health services: for programs to treat or manage mental illness.

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Administering programs that address local problems and crime reduction amongst target groups. Developing cooperative strategies involving police, local business and communities. Conducting safety audits of priority public sites, undertaking public safety patrols, identifying crime prone areas and advocating safe street and building design features.

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Administering schemes to provide organised activities to members of the public. Holding events for exercise, relaxation and enjoyment. Developing programs for specific groups, such as school children or senior citizens. Includes activities provided across public facilities such as swimming pools, libraries, community halls, sports centres, arts and cultural centres.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support: for services and programs to develop self-reliance.

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Developing policy to assist citizens in a particular district or those with common interests and needs. Providing welfare services and financial support. Administering disaster and emergency assistance programs.

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Managing programs to assist family units. Developing targeted services and programs to foster relationships and develop community self-reliance. Includes cooperation with other jurisdictions and non-government organisations.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Rural community development: for supporting country areas.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Social justice and equity: for ensuring equal services to all communities.

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Maintaining land-based areas of the natural environment that are culturally or scientifically significant in their native state. Developing schemes to conserve plant or animal life in a region to protect and sustain ecosystems. Promoting community awareness and participation in conservation activities.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Built environment - Building preservation: for conserving significant built structures.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Marine life protection programs: for maintaining sea-based environments.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Natural heritage protection: for managing areas of cultural or scientific significance.

See also NATURAL RESOURCES - Water resources - Waterway management: for strategies for salinity management and river care programs.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Biodiversity preservation: for investigating the variety of plant and animal life in a region.

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Organising forums for discussing and voting on change to the governance model embodied in a constitution. Selecting or appointing delegates. Providing advice on the rules of debate, order of proceedings and movement of motions and amendments. Producing, distributing and tabling of documents, notices and resolutions.

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Managing the system of fundamental principles that provide the governance framework for a nation, state or municipality. Administering policy and procedures for constitutional review and amendment. Providing advice on the implications of intervention in constitutional litigation. Includes the activities of committees involved in constitutional matters.

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Implementing the processes by which the governance model can be amended. Drafting and tabling a Bill proposing alteration to the constitution. Preparing and lodging the 'yes' and 'no' cases with the appropriate electoral commission.

See also GOVERNANCE - Electoral matters: for conducting public voting activities.

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Establishing and maintaining Australian government representation overseas, such as high commissions, embassies or consulates. Protecting the interests of Australian citizens travelling or living overseas. Providing country-specific trade or travel advice, and direct assistance where necessary. Includes services to Australians who are hospitalised or imprisoned in other countries, advising the families of Australians who are missing and coordinating evacuations from high-risk areas.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Diplomatic missions: for representation in Australia by foreign governments or international organisations.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - International affairs: for Australian government representatives providing diplomatic advice overseas.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Passport services: for issuing travel documents to Australians who are overseas.

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Administering programs to safeguard the purchasers of goods and services. Providing information to consumers and business about their rights and obligations. Handling complaints and managing dispute resolution procedures.

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Developing procedures to administer agreements for the provision of goods and services, in accordance with government policy. Monitoring contracts to ensure the agreed terms are met and requirements fulfilled.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Government procurement regulation: for tendering and awarding government contracts.

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Administering the transfer of property rights between parties. Managing legal instruments that regulate the sale or purchase of domestic or commercial property.

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Conferring exclusive legal rights to the production or sale of literary, musical or simple artistic works (eg a painting or a sculpture). Includes processing and approving applications for copyright, liaising with copyright owners and licensing the use of copyrighted material.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Administrative law - Copyright regulation: for legal processes and disputes over copyright ownership.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Design registration: for the intellectual property in structures, machinery, industrial plans or complex artworks.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Patent registration: for the intellectual property in inventions and industrial or scientific processes.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Trademark registration: for the intellectual property in designs or symbols associated with a business entity or product.

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Administering the legislation that governs the rights of ownership or control of literary, musical, dramatic or artistic works. Includes legal processes to resolve disputes over copyright ownership.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Copyright registration: for licensing the intellectual property in literary, musical, dramatic or artistic works.

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Administering the body of law that supports inquests into any death clearly not due to natural causes. Undertaking investigations on behalf of the coroner into the manner and cause of examinable deaths, or fires and explosions which damage property.

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Developing policy and programs for the punishment of individuals who have been convicted of an offence. Establishing standards and guidelines for correctional facilities and staff. Managing probation and parole activities. Includes support programs for inmates' families.

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Providing group therapy or psychological advice to individuals, families and community groups. Managing programs to treat drug addiction, emotional or behavioural problems. Includes assistance to people who have been ordered through the courts to undertake counselling.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services: for programs to support individuals with medical conditions.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services - Mental health services: for programs to treat or manage mental illness.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Community recreational programs - Gambling support services: for programs to assist compulsive gamblers in daily life.

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Setting penalties for making or distributing forged currency. Includes procedures for reporting suspected counterfeit currency and related activities.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Currency: for security techniques to prevent counterfeiting.

See also SECURITY - Law enforcement: for apprehending counterfeiters.

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Administering special services to collect and deliver letters, parcels and other mail with guaranteed speed or security. Includes managing contracts with private courier companies and monitoring standards of service.

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Capturing and making accessible a record of what is said in a court or other judicial decision-making body. Includes recording and publishing a statement of facts, arguments and judgements of a proceeding in the form of a transcript.

See also GOVERNANCE - Parliamentary chamber support - Hansard services: for records of parliamentary proceedings.

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Administering the body of law that governs actions punishable by the state. Establishing rules of statute and common law to define criminal behaviour, specific penalties and the conduct of legal proceedings.

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Conducting research into crime and criminal justice in Australia. Analysing the causes of illegal behaviour and evaluating the operation of law enforcement agencies, the courts and correctional systems. Providing advice for the development of policy on crime control.

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Implementing the terms and conditions of formal agreements made between Australian government jurisdictions. Monitoring compliance with provisions and obligations. Assessing the ongoing benefits of interstate agreements.

See also GOVERNANCE - Intergovernmental relations: for negotiating agreements on matters other than trade.

See also TRADE - Interstate trade agreements: for negotiating commercial relationships between Australian government jurisdictions.

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Managing tenure of government property. Administering the sale, purchase, resumption, lease, license or transfer of Crown land. Providing property services to government agencies, such as those associated with national parks and government housing.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE: for government buildings and construction projects on Crown land.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Public land management: for maintaining areas set aside for community use.

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Developing policy to support the arts and cultural organisations such as museums, libraries and galleries. Establishing programs to develop and manage cultural collections and artefacts, and to stimulate growth in cultural industries. Sponsoring activities and events to celebrate the diversity of Australian culture.

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Developing policy to safeguard custodial rights over indigenous cultural heritage property. Implementing programs to return indigenous relics, artworks, human remains and other items of cultural significance to their traditional owners or custodians.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection management - Artefact export regulation: for negotiating the international movement of cultural materials.

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Developing schemes to confer prizes for achievement in artistic, literary or heritage-related activities. Providing grants to cultural-sector students of high merit. Includes promotional activities, assessing applications and managing payments.

See also GOVERNANCE - Honours and awards programs: for national merit lists.

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Administering buildings that house cultural collections or are set aside for community use. Ensuring facilities are kept clean and maintained. Monitoring rights of access and opening hours. Taking bookings and liaising with event organisers.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS: for functions carried out by cultural institutions.

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Promoting and funding events that highlight artistic, literary or heritage related activities. Organising festivals, performances and joint ventures with community groups where events focus on a particular genre or collection. Includes participation in international cultural festivals.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Multicultural heritage promotion - Multicultural festivals: for events that highlight Australia's cultural diversity.

See also GOVERNANCE - Civic celebrations: for marking significant community occasions.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Overseas promotion: for negotiating opportunities to participate in or host international tourist events.

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Managing donations of cultural materials, made under arts incentive schemes. Examining materials to ensure they conform to collection development policies. Setting guidelines for the acceptance of gifts. Determining access restrictions, intellectual property rights and legal title over materials. Organising independent valuations and making submissions to the relevant taxation incentives body.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Arts development - Arts incentive schemes: for strategies to encourage investment in cultural materials.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection management - Collection acquisition: for managing the receipt of other donations.

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Developing policy for the minting and distribution of monetary notes and coins. Designing security techniques such as watermarks to prevent counterfeiting. Includes procedures for issuing new or commemorative coins.

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Researching and drafting outline study programs for any education sector. Outlining the courses and units to be completed. Includes liaison across jurisdictions to support consistency across education authorities.

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Developing standards for the exchange or transfer of information between government agencies or systems. Providing guidelines for cross-matching data. Promoting the use of metadata to support resource discovery or interoperability.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Electronic commerce - Online transaction standards: for guidelines to support electronic commerce.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Information management standards - Information technology standards: for data transfer protocols.

See also SECURITY - Information security: for data security standards.

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Managing the disclosure of election campaign funding details. Facilitating the lodgement of returns by candidates and political parties. Includes notifications from broadcasters regarding electoral advertisements run during an election period.

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Ensuring the safety of Australia by building, maintaining and deploying military resources. Developing policy and programs for defence of the nation, region and allies. Includes high-level administration of the Australian Defence Forces (ADF).

See also SECURITY: for protection using civilian resources.

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Providing diplomatic representation of Australia's military interests. Liaising with governments and international bodies to build strategic alliances and defence partnerships.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic policy: for plans to direct the development of Australia's military capability.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Consular services: for other ambassadorial activities.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Defence liaison - Military advisors: for providing defence counsel to senior government representatives.

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Providing career counselling, career planning, professional development and training advice to regular and reserve members of the Australian Defence Forces. Includes career transition assistance, redeployment, discharge and retirement services.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Defence community programs: for other services to support service personnel and their families.

See also DEFENCE - Defence force careers - Military employment services: for workplace services and advice.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Military education and training: for courses that may improve career prospects.

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Administering educational programs through institutions that cater specifically to military personnel, officers and cadets. Determining entry requirements. Providing scholarships and study grants.

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Providing services to support military personnel and their families. Establishing social networks and activities. Facilitating communication between family members separated by service requirements. Arranging access to support groups or counselling in times of tragedy.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Accommodation services - Defence housing: for providing accommodation for military personnel.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Veterans' entitlements: for social support services to returned defence service personnel and their families.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for the provision of group therapy or psychological advice.

See also DEFENCE - Defence force careers - Defence career development: for career counselling and advice.

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Promoting international defence relations through a series of high-level dialogue, official visits and collaboration with regional and allied defence organisations. Developing a coordinated international response to a potential or imminent threat.

See also SECURITY - External security - Peacekeeping forces: for cooperative efforts to stabilise international unrest.

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Investigating current defence operations to assess performance against the use of resources. Reviewing processes and consulting stakeholders. Developing strategies for efficient expenditure of funds, to maximise defence capability.

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Administering buildings, infrastructure, property and other corporate assets of the Defence portfolio. Developing acquisition and disposal policy. Managing repair and maintenance programs. Reviewing facilities and capital works.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Accommodation services - Defence housing: for programs to provide housing for defence personnel.

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Developing human resources policy for defence force personnel. Conducting research into recruitment, retention and demographics. Administering recruitment programs and activities to promote defence force careers.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Military education and training: for courses that may improve career prospects.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development: for civilian personnel support.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Defence liaison - Defence personnel exchanges: for developing temporary reassignment programs.

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Managing and operating command centres of the Army, Navy or Air Force, which exercise authority over a specific geographical area, a discrete function or specialised programs.

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Administering schemes to provide accommodation for defence forces personnel. Includes criteria for eligibility, subsidy entitlements, leasing arrangements, relocation and maintenance programs. Planning for housing construction and the movement of defence personnel. Liaising with local authorities and acquiring land.

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Administering programs to build relationships with Australian industry to support defence activities. Providing funding, investment opportunities and incentives for research and development. Establishing advisory forums and other communication strategies. Operating endorsement schemes to certify products that meet Australian defence specifications. Encouraging participation in the international defence market and managing materiel cooperation activities.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic support - Capital equipment programs: for projects to acquire or build military equipment.

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Cooperating with other countries to ensure Australia's ability to resist foreign aggression or attack. Providing defence and strategic advice, negotiating agreements for the deployment of defence resources. Includes participation in joint exercises and development programs.

See also SECURITY - External security: for cooperation with other countries to protect the safety of Australian citizens and interests.

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Designing and implementing programs for temporary reassignment of defence personnel, to support professional development and promote relationships between defence forces. Providing services and training to staff on exchange, to help realise the full benefits of the program.

See also DEFENCE - Defence force careers - Defence career development: for access to exchange programs.

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Implementing improvements in defence operations, to support long-term capability development. Evaluating the effects of reforms, to determine their impact on performance, efficiency and personnel.

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Conducting research into the application of specialist knowledge and equipment to support military operations. Providing technical advice on the purchase of defence equipment. Includes designing, testing and overseeing the manufacture of new products.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic support - Defence industry: for providing incentive for commercial research and development.

See also SCIENCE: for pure research in specific disciplines.

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Identifying issues for the effective growth and advancement of defence operations. Assessing current infrastructure and facilities, and forecasting future needs. Conducting long-term planning for capability development, science and technology, acquisition, training and logistics.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic support: for programs to ensure military operations are fully equipped and assisted.

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Formulating high-level policy to direct the development and deployment of Australia's defence capability. Directing the management of international defence activities and setting guidelines and priorities for military planning and decision making.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Defence liaison - Defence attachés: for international diplomatic representation of Australia's military interests.

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Developing programs to ensure military operations are fully equipped and assisted. Building a coordinated network of infrastructure, facilities and knowledge. Formulating policy for contracting, acquisitions and defence export activities.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic development: for planning the growth of defence operations.

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Determining the consequences of population growth and movement. Evaluating the occurrence and location of particular groups. Reviewing statistical analyses of population and migration data. Forecasting the likely impacts on existing services and making policy recommendations.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Statistical analysis: for interpreting numerical data to identify trends.

See also GOVERNANCE - Population census: for collating and disseminating the aggregated results of surveys.

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Administering programs that provide treatments for oral hygiene and problems with teeth. Managing school dental services and schemes to provide access to low-income earners or disadvantaged groups. Monitoring the activities of private dental health providers.

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Administering the removal of foreign nationals whose presence in Australia is unlawful or poses an unacceptable level of threat to the community. Arranging the deportation of non-citizens who have committed serious crimes and those whose visas have expired. Includes the exclusion of unauthorised arrivals who are not refugees.

See also IMMIGRATION - Detention programs: for the custody and treatment of illegal immigrants.

See also IMMIGRATION - Refugee services: for assistance to asylum seekers and victims of human rights violations.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Administrative law: for appeals and reviews of deportation decisions.

See also SECURITY - National security: for border protection policy.

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Developing and implementing agreed models to explain the content, extent and format of items in cultural collections. Includes cooperative efforts to promote common descriptive standards across a range of cultural institutions.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection access - Finding aids development: for creating tools to locate items in cultural collections.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection management - Collection accessioning: for listing newly acquired items.

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Conferring legal ownership over applied intellectual property such as structures, machinery, industrial plans or complex artworks (eg those with intricate configuration or moving parts). Includes processing and approving applications for design registration, liaising with designers and licensing the use of designs.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Copyright registration: for the intellectual property in literary, musical or simple artistic works.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Patent registration: for the intellectual property in inventions and industrial or scientific processes.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Trademark registration: for the intellectual property in designs or symbols associated with a business entity or product.

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Administering humane and appropriately secure facilities where convicted offenders are incarcerated. Providing food and amenities, recreation, medical care, mail services and education. Monitoring standards where detention centre management activities are outsourced.

See also DEFENCE - Military law: for detention of defence personnel or prisoners of war.

See also IMMIGRATION - Detention programs: for the custody and treatment of illegal immigrants.

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Administering custodial schemes for people who have entered Australia illegally, those refused entry at international airports and seaports, and those whose visas are cancelled or expired. Managing facilities for the detention of illegal immigrants. Providing food and amenities, medical care, recreation, social support and education.

See also DEFENCE - Military law: for detention of defence personnel or prisoners of war.

See also IMMIGRATION - Deportation: for the removal of foreign nationals who are unlawfully in Australia.

See also IMMIGRATION - Refugee services: for assistance to asylum seekers and victims of human rights violations.

See also SECURITY - Corrective services - Detention centre management: for detention of Australian citizens.

See also SECURITY - National security: for border protection policy.

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Administering schemes to support growth and improvement in overseas communities. Providing advice and training and delivering projects in sectors such as governance, health, education, rural and infrastructure development. Includes emergency, humanitarian and reconstruction assistance in times of crisis.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management - Disaster support: for defence forces assistance in times of crisis.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Overseas aid programs - Overseas student scholarship programs: for supporting access to higher education for students from developing countries.

See also SECURITY - External security - Peacekeeping forces: for defence units deployed to stabilise unrest and restore order.

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Providing services to representatives of foreign governments or international organisations. Assisting representatives to establish and maintain diplomatic missions, such as high commissions, embassies or consulates. Includes developing protocol guidelines and consular responsibilities for countries without diplomatic representation in Australia.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Consular services: for Australian government representation and services to Australian citizens overseas.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - International affairs: for Australian government representatives providing diplomatic advice overseas.

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Implementing the terms and conditions of formal agreements to reduce or limit levels of military resources. Administering regulatory mechanisms to enable Australia to fulfil its obligations under international treaties. Includes disseminating information to stakeholders, inspecting significant facilities and declaring notable activities.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - International treaties: for negotiating arms control agreements.

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Coordinating programs to repair the damage caused by natural disasters - such as floods, earthquakes, cyclones, storms or major bushfires. Developing strategies for timely restoration of essential services and clearing debris. Initiating plans for demolition and rebuilding of damaged facilities.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural Disasters - Disaster relief: for financial assistance to those affected by natural disasters.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management - Civil community assistance: for defence forces support after natural disasters.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management - Disaster support: for emergency defence forces support in overseas communities.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Overseas aid programs - Development assistance programs: for disaster recovery services in overseas communities.

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Providing financial assistance to communities, individuals and businesses affected by natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, cyclones, storms or major bushfires. Includes negotiating terms for compensation payments or low interest loans, processing claims and liaising with community services for other forms of support.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Accommodation services - Emergency accommodation: for providing housing after a disaster.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Emergency services - Emergency funding: for resources to support emergency services.

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Managing the allocation of Australian Defence Force resources to assist overseas communities in times of crisis. Providing support to humanitarian and reconstruction efforts after natural disaster or other emergency. Includes identifying lines of communication, chain of command, and establishing criteria for situations warranting defence forces assistance.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters - Disaster recovery: for civil disaster support services.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management - Civil community assistance: for emergency defence force assistance to Australian communities.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Overseas aid programs - Development assistance programs: for civil disaster support services in overseas communities.

See also SECURITY - External security - Peacekeeping forces: for units deployed to stabilise unrest and restore order.

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Developing and implementing programs to reduce or prevent behavioural problems in schools. Assisting those experiencing behavioural problems, and victims of unacceptable behaviour. Providing guidance to teachers about appropriate forms of discipline. Includes liaison with community groups, police and families to deal with behavioural problems.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Child and youth support: for programs to assist young people at risk.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for providing psychological advice or therapy.

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Establishing procedures to settle legal debates or reconcile competing interests. Acting as an intermediary between opposing parties to bring about agreement. Includes facilitating access to these programs.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for the provision of psychological therapy.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Workplace equity and justice programs: for mediating employment disputes.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Workplace agreement processes - Agreement dispute mediation: for resolving workplace agreement negotiations.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Administrative law - Administrative decision appeal: for applications to have a determination reconsidered.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Native title claims - Native title mediation programs: for reconciling Indigenous land claims.

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Developing tests to reveal the presence of performance-enhancing drugs or masking agents. Conducting research to identify new drugs and their effects as they come into use.

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Revising and modifying proposed legal instruments, during their passage through parliament. Incorporating changes in government policy and other developments.

See also GOVERNANCE - Legislative drafting - Legislation review: for amending existing legislation.

See also GOVERNANCE - Parliamentary chamber support - Parliamentary papers: for printing and gazetting of legislation passed through parliament

See also GOVERNANCE - Parliamentary chamber support - Tabling of official documents: for presentation of amended legislation to parliament.

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Managing the system to approve applications to operate various types of motor vehicles. Testing drivers, issuing or renewing permits and licenses. Includes variation, suspension and cancellation of licenses, administering demerit points and liaison to promote consistency across jurisdictions.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Community education - Road safety awareness: for driver training programs.

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Monitoring substances used for medicinal purposes, which may have toxic or lethal effects if administered incorrectly or in large doses. Maintaining a register of approved substances. Assessing product applications and manufacturing quality. Restricting the availability of drugs or poisons, and specifying conditions of use.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Chemical and pesticide regulation: for the registration of chemicals used in agriculture.

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Administering learning programs and related services designed to foster the development of young children, usually under the age of five years. Implementing standards and guidelines to support teachers. Includes determining enrolment criteria.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Child and youth support: for parental education programs.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Child-care services: for supervising children when their parents are not available.

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Conducting research into geological, water and atmospheric processes. Providing scientific advice on the sustainable management of land and water resources, exploitation of mineral resources, hazard and disaster assessment.

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Formulating policy to support programs that provide skills and knowledge to citizens. Developing strategies to make education available to the broadest possible cross-section of the community. Providing funding to schools, universities, colleges, academies or community groups that provide education and training. Establishing programs to develop and manage educational institutions.

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Regulating the presentation of policies and platforms by election candidates and political parties. Providing advice on the content of television and newspaper advertisements, media reporting, distribution of pamphlets, shopping centre tours and door-to-door canvassing. Establishing eligibility criteria for parliamentary and non-parliamentary parties, and the nomination and registration of political parties.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Government media: for advertising campaigns for government programs.

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Assessing and reviewing the margins of electoral divisions to maintain equal representation. Assessing population projection figures, conducting quota calculations and public consultation. Publicising final boundary determinations.

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Administering voting to elect representatives for public office. Conducting referenda to amend the constitution. Maintaining electoral rolls and enrolment procedures. Providing polling booths, ballot papers and scrutiny of electoral processes. Distributing the results of elections via any medium. Includes electoral information and education programs.

See also GOVERNANCE - Constitutional matters - Constitutional referenda: for legislative processes to amend the constitution.

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Developing policy to support and regulate Australian participation in the global information economy. Administering programs to promote the implementation of information and communications technology for conducting business. Providing funding to foster initiatives in electronic commerce.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Information management standards - Information technology standards: for hardware and software regulation.

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Administering special services through the postal communications network. Providing electronic transactions such as banking, bill payments and business lodgements. Managing electronic mail processing activities, such as barcoding and postcode scanning mechanisms.

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Compiling, editing and disseminating government information in electronic form. Developing website content and multi-media programs.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Government media: for managing advertising and communications activities.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Information management standards - Information dissemination: for developing broad-ranging communication strategies.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Publishing - Website development: for designing and maintaining online information and services.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management - Copyright registration: for conferring legal ownership over publications.

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Managing services to provide housing for the community in the event of crisis or disaster. Assisting individuals and families following a house fire, natural disaster, or other emergency. Includes accommodation placements in government and non-government housing.

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Managing financial resources allocated for the provision of emergency services. Includes receiving revenue, investing funds and making payments to eligible organisations.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Accommodation services - Emergency accommodation: for providing housing after a crisis.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters - Disaster relief: for financial assistance to those affected by natural disasters.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management: for cross-jurisdictional operations to deal with large-scale crises.

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Managing cross-jurisdictional operations to deal with large-scale crises. Developing policy and strategies for emergency prevention, response and recovery. Coordinating services and resources to provide a comprehensive and integrated emergency management framework.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Accommodation services - Emergency accommodation: for providing temporary housing in times of disaster.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Emergency services: for regional programs offering urgent crisis assistance.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disaster: for emergencies caused by the elements such as floods, earthquakes or cyclones.

See also HEALTH CARE - Public health services - Health disaster preparedness: for strategies to handle a large-scale medical emergency.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Search and rescue: for coordinating maritime emergency services.

See also SECURITY - Law enforcement: for police services.

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Managing programs to provide urgent assistance in times of crisis or unforeseen circumstances. Monitoring compliance with equipment standards and regulating the use of volunteers. Coordinating government and community-based services within a region, in times of emergency. Includes land-based search and rescue operations outside urban areas.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Accommodation services - Emergency accommodation: for providing temporary housing in times of disaster.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Emergency services - Firefighting services: for urban search and rescue operations.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters: for emergencies caused by the elements such as floods, earthquakes, and cyclones.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management: for cross-jurisdictional operations to deal with large-scale emergencies.

See also HEALTH CARE - Public health services - Health disaster preparedness: for strategies to handle a large-scale medical emergency.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Search and rescue - Rescue coordination: for coordinating maritime emergency services.

See also SECURITY - Law enforcement: for police services.

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Formulating policy to support employment growth and regulate public or private sector working environments. Developing strategies to improve workplace relations, productivity and performance. Implementing labour market programs and providing funding. Administering regulatory bodies and arbitration services.

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Providing workplace relations information to employers and employees. Offering advice on rights and obligations, union membership or the implications of industrial action. Developing guidance for the negotiation and implementation of workplace agreements.

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Administering programs that encourage and assist businesses to employ more staff. Liaising with employers to evaluate their needs for support. Providing information and resources to help locate suitable staff. Managing wage assistance and subsidy schemes. Includes promotional strategies and advertising campaigns to advocate employment in particular industries.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Vocational education: for on-the-job training in particular disciplines.

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Identifying groups of plants or animals that are under threat or at risk of extinction. Evaluating the source of the danger, whether direct harm to individual organisms or the indirect impacts of environmental change. Administering programs to protect and repopulate specific areas. Includes liaison with national parks, scientific research bodies and community groups.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Natural heritage protection - Wilderness area management: for the removal of feral animals and plants.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Natural heritage protection - Wildlife sanctuary management: for facilities to house members of endangered species.

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Developing policy and administering legislation relating to fossil fuels, renewable and other energy industries. Providing advice on energy market reform, research and development, and environmental assessments.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Energy supply: for regulating the delivery and pricing of energy resources.

See also SCIENCE: for conducting research into the use and development of energy resources.

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Regulating the provision of energy resources and other utilities. Installing infrastructure to facilitate energy supply. Monitoring providers to ensure all citizens receive an adequate level of service to meet basic requirements. Encouraging consumers to conserve energy, and to support renewable energy development.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Fair trading compliance - Prices surveillance: for regulating the charges for energy supply.

See also NATURAL RESOURCES - Energy resources: for developing energy-producing industries.

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Conducting research into the practical application of scientific knowledge for systematic design, construction and management activities. Developing products and processes to support industry, communications, defence and civic infrastructure. Includes component analysis, design and manipulation of systems to solve complex problems.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Engineering services: for practical input into civic infrastructure projects.

See also DEFENCE - Defence strategic support - Defence science and technology: for applying scientific knowledge to military activities.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Genetic engineering: for the design and manipulation of biological organisms.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management: for registering new products or processes.

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Providing professional advice and supervising the design and construction of public works, such as roads, bridges, dams or harbours. Approving plans and conducting inspections to ensure building is completed in accordance with approved plans.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Architectural services: for professional advice on the design and construction of public buildings.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Civic management - Building regulations and standards: for ensuring works meet legal requirements.

See also SCIENCE - Applied sciences - Engineering and technology sciences: for engineering research and development activities.

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Conducting research into insects and their management by understanding the role of insects and other invertebrates in the natural, urban and rural environments. Developing safe, sustainable methods of pest management.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Chemical and pesticide regulation: for the registration and use of pesticides.

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Developing policy to support the management of the surrounding natural and built environments. Balancing competing requirements to generate long term sustainable benefits for industry, tourism and the community. Protecting elements of the natural and built environment that are of special significance. Includes conservation of the national estate and world heritage concerns.

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Evaluating the effects of industry, tourism or community use on the natural and built environments. Conducting inspections of premises, equipment or operations. Providing advice on proposed infrastructure projects, commercial or residential developments. Includes emergency assessments following industrial accidents or natural disasters.

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Administering programs to identify and prevent the large-scale outbreak of disease. Conducting research into the presence of communicable diseases and their distribution within the population. Developing strategies to monitor the incidence of infection and predict a possible epidemic.

See also HEALTH CARE - Medical research - Population-based research: for clinical investigation of health in particular groups.

See also HEALTH CARE - Public health services - Notifiable disease management: for collecting epidemiological data.

See also SCIENCE - Medical and health sciences: for experimental research into human health and disease.

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Processing applications and issuing licenses for telecommunications equipment, such as transmitters, wireless rooftop links or cable capacity. Drafting licence conditions. Establishing standards for connecting or labelling telecommunications equipment.

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Administering programs to ensure medical research is carried out in an acceptable manner. Assessing research methods against accepted moral principles and standards of conduct. Monitoring activities, performing inspections and handling complaints.

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Monitoring the value of the Australian dollar currency against the value of other currencies. Forecasting the consequences and economic impact of fluctuations in exchange rates. Developing strategies to minimise those effects.

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Planning and implementing displays of material from cultural collections. Conducting research and selecting items for inclusion in displays. Identifying relevant material in other collections. Ensuring installations meet preservation requirements.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection promotion - Publicity programs: for promoting and marketing exhibitions.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection management - Collection acquisition: for negotiating the temporary use of items from other institutions.

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Promoting Australian businesses in the global marketplace. Developing long term sustainable exports and diversifying markets through grants schemes. Providing export advice and statistics. Includes conducting promotional programs overseas to enhance the awareness and image of Australian products.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Overseas promotion: for identifying opportunities to promote Australian business overseas.

See also TRADE - Trade expositions: for events to maximise marketing opportunities.

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Controlling the international sale and movement of goods from Australia. Ensuring compliance with domestic and international protocols and guidelines. Issuing export permits and licences, directing price regulation at port terminals and exit points. Includes monitoring international trade and consulting with primary producers, industry organisations and other stakeholders.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Cargo control: for the handling and storage of exports on marine vessels.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Port regulation: for managing sea-based exit points.

See also TRANSPORT - Freight movement regulation: for the transportation of goods by air, road or rail.

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Developing policy and procedures to protect Australia's international security interests Implementing strategies to maintain peace in external territories and the region. Evaluating risks to Australian citizens, territories and property overseas. Includes liaison with international security and law enforcement bodies.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management: for cross-jurisdictional operations to deal with large-scale crises.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Defence liaison: for cooperating with other countries in defence matters.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - International affairs: for representing Australia's interests overseas.

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Developing policy to ensure the ethical conduct of business, and protect consumers from excessive prices or faulty products. Promoting trading practices that support market competition.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Consumer protection: for educating customers on their rights and obligations.

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Administering the body of law relating to the rights of parents and their children, especially during break-up of the family unit. Hearing matters of divorce, custody and child support.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance - Income support schemes: for managing child support payments.

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Assisting groups and individuals to locate and contact relatives from whom they have become separated. Helping reunite birth parents and adopted children. Providing referral and research services to Indigenous and other families separated by foster programs or migration schemes.

See also IMMIGRATION - Migrant services - Migrant settlement programs: for immigration advice about bringing family members to Australia.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous welfare programs: for assisting Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Developing policy for the administration of public funds and other resources. Determining appropriate strategies for raising revenue and regulating expenditure. Monitoring economic indicators and forecasting trends to enable financial planning.

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Developing procedures to control the income and expenditure of government organisations. Making payments to employees and suppliers. Managing revenue generated by sales of goods or services. Includes financial planning activities.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Resource management - Financial budgeting: for documenting public revenues and expenditure.

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Developing policy and programs to provide monetary support to individuals. Setting eligibility criteria and determining appropriate delivery mechanisms for providing financial assistance.
Making payments and setting policy on entitlements for those in the community in need. Includes ongoing and one-off payments following a specific event.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters - Disaster relief: for financial assistance to those affected by natural disasters.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Transport access schemes: for developing eligibility criteria for travel concessions and subsidies.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Taxation - Taxation compliance: for payments made by individuals through withholding schemes.

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Providing estimates and documentation for the annual budgeting cycle. Preparing financial statements to justify the allocation of resources. Accounting for expenditure and forecasting revenues.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Fiscal policy: for strategies to manage public spending and borrowing.

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Developing policy to control banks, credit unions, building societies and friendly societies. Establishing rules for capital adequacy. Monitoring the activities of financial institutions. Investigating suspected breaches of prudential regulations and applying penalties when appropriate.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Insurance regulation: for monitoring the insurance industry.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Financial investment: for regulating investment schemes.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Retirement income - Superannuation regulation: for monitoring retirement funds.

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Developing policy to encourage safe and legitimate investment practices. Maintaining prudential oversight of financial instruments and participants in financial markets. Setting penalties for breaches of prudential regulations relating to investment.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Financial institutions regulation: for monitoring banks and credit unions.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Insurance regulation: for monitoring the insurance industry.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Retirement income - Superannuation regulation: for monitoring retirement funds.

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Developing policy to maintain stability in the financial system. Includes managing arrangements that allow consumers, business, other organisations, and financial institutions to transfer funds from one to another.

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Developing policy to maintain stability in the financial system. Developing strategies to counteract the effects of instability.

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Creating tools to promote and enable access to items in cultural collections. Researching and developing content for guides, information sheets or websites. Preparing entries for catalogues, indexes and databases.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS - Collection management - Collection accessioning: for listing newly acquired items.

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Providing specially equipped vehicles and trained personnel to prevent, control or extinguish fires. Conducting urban search and rescue operations and managing hazardous materials incidents. Includes managing fire stations, attendance at special events and support for community-based or volunteer fire fighting services.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Emergency services: for search and rescue operations outside urban areas.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Natural disasters: for coordinated responses to major bushfires.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management: for cross-jurisdictional operations to deal with large-scale crises.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Community education: for fire safety training.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Search and rescue - Rescue coordination: for maritime search and rescue operations.

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Developing policy for the strategic management and distribution of public money. Determining overall levels of public spending required to maintain economic stability. Regulating public borrowing and levels of public debt.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Resource management - Financial budgeting: for documenting public revenues and expenditure.

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Regulating recreational fishing practices and commercial fishing industries. Administering quotas and issuing licenses for controlled activities. Certifying products and methods of catching or harvesting. Conducting assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and policy. Applying penalties for breaches of regulations.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Oceans governance: for management of ocean-based resources.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Aquacultural industry: for programs to support and develop fishing industries.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Pastoral industry: for programs to support and develop livestock industries.

See also SCIENCE - Animal and veterinary science: for fish and shellfish research.

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Administering programs to ensure food is produced and handled without risk of contamination. Evaluating performance against established standards and codes of practice. Investigating complaints and initiating disciplinary proceedings or applying penalties when appropriate. Includes product recall or closure of premises found in breach of regulations.

See also HEALTH CARE - Community health services - Health promotion: for providing basic hygiene information to consumers.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural regulation - Food quality assurance: for programs to support food production.

See also SCIENCE - Medical and health sciences: for research into human health and disease.

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Regulating food and beverage production industries. Administering labelling and packaging requirements. Certifying products and methods of production or processing. Conducting assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and policy. Applying penalties for breaches of regulations.

See also HEALTH CARE - Health protocol administration - Food hygiene regulation: for ensuring food is produced and handled without risk of contamination.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Chemical and pesticide regulation: for setting maximum chemical residue limits for foodstuffs.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Biotechnology development: for research into the use of organic processes in food production.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Genetic engineering: for artificial modification of cellular material.

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Regulating the participation of overseas parties in Australian commercial or financial ventures. Restricting the ownership of Australian assets by foreigners. Includes advice to Australian governments entering into partnerships with foreign investors.

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Applying investigative strategies and technologies to gather intelligence or evidence that may be used in a court of law. Analysing available information to reach a conclusion and identifying data that will substantiate the results.

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Regulating timber cultivation industries. Administering quotas and issuing licenses for controlled activities. Certifying products and methods of growing or harvesting. Conducting assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and policy. Applying penalties for breaches of regulations.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Silvicultural industry: for programs to support and develop forestry industries.

See also SCIENCE - Agricultural sciences: for conducting research into timber growing and forestry products.

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Regulating the exploitation of coal, oil and natural gas resources. Licensing infrastructure and operational activities. Conducting exploration and mapping deposits of fossil fuels. Granting acreage release for vacant onshore, offshore and coastal areas.

See also NATURAL RESOURCES - Mineral resources - Mining regulations: for granting mining titles and leases.

See also SCIENCE - Earth sciences - Mineral exploration: for conducting research into fossil fuel deposits and their environmental settings.

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Developing policy for the transportation of goods by air, rail or road. Monitoring compliance with regulations for carriage of hazardous materials, dangerous goods and oversize containers. Includes advice on best practice logistics and standardised freight movement across jurisdictions.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Cargo control: for movement of sea freight.

See also TRADE - Export regulation: for trade controls.

See also TRADE - Import regulation: for trade controls.

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Administering programs to encourage investment in sporting events. Visiting individuals and corporations to request gifts, contributions or sponsorship. Providing advice on advertising opportunities, donation of prizes, tax incentives and bequests.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Association registration: for registering fundraising organisations.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Business registration and licensing: for issuing permits for fundraising events.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Business sponsorship: for regulating corporate funding of events.

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Administering programs to assist people with compulsive betting problems or gambling addictions. Providing services such as group support and positive reinforcement activities. Arranging access to counselling for gamblers and their families. Includes community information services and advice to the gaming industry.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for the provision of group therapy or psychological advice.

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Organising and managing major sporting events. Strategic planning and coordination of activities. Liaising with sporting bodies, sponsors, volunteers and organising committees. Arranging access to venues or facilities and overseeing tenders and infrastructure development.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Community recreational programs - Volunteer support programs: for organising groups to assist at major sporting events.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Sport and fitness development - Fundraising and donation schemes: for encouraging investment in sporting events.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Sport and fitness development - Games promotion: for marketing major sporting events.

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Developing advertising campaigns for major sporting events. Organising strategic marketing activities to reach target audiences. Liaising with sponsors, journalists and the media, locally and internationally.

See also INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Overseas promotion: for negotiating opportunities to host or participate in international sporting events.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Sport and fitness development - Fundraising and donation schemes: for encouraging sponsorship of sporting events.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Sport and fitness development - Games administration: for organising and managing major sporting events.

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Monitoring gambling and betting activities to ensure compliance with legislation. Conducting audits of accounts, procedures and machines in organisations with gaming facilities. Issuing licences and providing training to licence holders. Promoting responsible gambling practices and allocating revenue from gaming activities to community projects.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Community recreational programs - Gambling support services: for programs to assist compulsive gamblers.

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Administering public land where ornamental or useful plants are cultivated. Managing site layout, planting and landscaping. Ensuring facilities are kept clean and maintained. Monitoring rights of access and opening hours. Organising seasonal public events.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Public land management - Recreational park management: for administering public leisure areas and playgrounds.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Natural heritage protection - Nature reserve management: for the maintenance of native flora and fauna reserves.

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Monitoring the activities of general insurance providers to ensure compliance with government policy and standards. Investigating suspected breaches of prudential regulations and applying penalties when appropriate.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Insurance regulation - Life insurance: for regulating the activities of life insurance providers.

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Conducting research into the chromosome structure of reproductive cells. Copying, modifying and transferring genetic material to produce or reduce biological products, traits and characteristics in animals or plants. Includes health and environmental impact studies for genetically modified organisms (GMO).

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural regulation - Food quality assurance: for regulating the use of genetically modified organisms in food production.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Biochemistry: for broader research into molecular biology.

See also SCIENCE - Biological sciences - Biotechnology development: for selective breeding programs.

See also TRADE - Intellectual property management: for registering new products or processes.

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Executing legislative processes in Houses of Parliament, assemblies or councils, where officers are elected to represent citizens. Administering committees that report to legislative bodies. Managing elections of government representatives and sponsoring major community celebrations. Includes official duties carried out by the titular head of the government or municipality. Includes managing the machinery of government processes at all levels of government.

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Reviewing the financial or performance management of a government organisation or entity and reporting findings to the legislative body.

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Managing government advertising and communications activities. Developing advertisements and advertising campaign material. Includes production of media releases, public notices, commercial and employment opportunities.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Government procurement regulation: for managing tendering processes.

See also COMMUNICATIONS - Information management standards - Information dissemination: for developing broad-ranging communication strategies.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Recruitment programs: for managing staff selection exercises.

See also GOVERNANCE - Electoral matters - Election campaigning: for regulating the media activities of election candidates and political parties.

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Administering the processes of tendering and awarding government contracts for the provision of goods and services. Developing policy and guidelines to direct procurement activities. Managing preferred supplier arrangements.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Resource management - Contract management: for administering agreements for the provision of goods and services.

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Producing the official record of the proceedings of Parliament. Documenting the debates and speeches of Members, public and private hearings and parliamentary committees. Transcribing and publishing proceedings in paper and electronic format. Managing databases of Hansard reports. Includes all chambers in all levels of government.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Court reporting: for records of court proceedings.

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Building and maintaining infrastructure to provide protection for ships from wind, waves and currents. Developing policy for commercial and recreational use of harbour facilities, and monitoring the environmental impact of activities. Includes liaison to promote coordination and consistency among harbour authorities from different jurisdictions.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Oceans governance: for management and protection of marine environments.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Marina management: for dockage facilities for small craft.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Port regulation: for managing sea-based entry and exit points.

See also NATURAL RESOURCES - Water resources - Waterway management: for regulating the use of rivers and catchment areas.

See also SCIENCE - Earth sciences - Oceanography: for conducting research into marine environments.

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Organising the activities of Heads of Government in carrying out their constitutional, statutory, ceremonial and public duties. Making arrangements to support official protocol such as dress code, official decoration, customs and procedures.

See also GOVERNANCE - Official protocol - Ceremonial events and representation: for official conduct during ritual or traditional proceedings.

See also GOVERNANCE - Official protocol - Official establishment management: for administering the buildings and grounds of official residences.

See also GOVERNANCE - Official protocol - Official hospitality: for planning the reception and entertainment of high-level government representatives.

See also GOVERNANCE - Official protocol - Official visits: for organising travel and itineraries for business, cultural or social visits by high-level government officials.

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Providing and coordinating programs for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury. Developing policy to support the provision of health care services and medical research. Administering regulatory schemes for health care products and pharmaceuticals.

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Developing strategies to handle a large-scale medical emergency. Planning a coordinated counter-disaster response to and recovery from health disasters. Ensuring adequate supplies of drugs and blood, and the availability of medical equipment and trained personnel.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Emergency services: for regional programs offering urgent crisis assistance.

See also DEFENCE - Emergency management: for cross-jurisdictional operations to deal with large-scale emergencies.

See also HEALTH CARE - Public health services - Medical quarantine services: for isolating infectious individuals.

See also HEALTH CARE - Public health services - Notifiable disease management: for alerting authorities of a possible health disaster.

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Managing programs to reduce public exposure to health risks. Developing campaigns to raise community awareness of dangerous substances or potential sources of injury. Establishing standards and guidelines to protect individuals who come into contact with hazardous substances or environments.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Occupational health and safety: for implementing health hazard guidelines in the workplace.

See also HEALTH CARE - Community health services - Health promotion: for providing basic information to support good health.

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Administering programs that provide financial guarantees against risk of disease or injury. Developing policy to support the operation of universal health insurance schemes, allowing subsidised medical treatment within the public health system.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Insurance regulation - General insurance: for regulating private health insurers.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance - Benefits: for medical insurance gap cover.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance - Benefits: for private health insurance rebates.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Workers compensation schemes: for workplace insurance.

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Administering information programs to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals in the community. Developing campaigns to encourage activities that result in good health. Providing advice on basic aspects of health care, and disease or injury prevention.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Child and youth support: for parental education programs.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Community education - Adult education programs: for community-based health education programs.

See also EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Community education - School education: for health education of school-aged children.

See also HEALTH CARE - Public health services - Health hazard prevention: for activities to reduce public exposure to health risks.

See also SPORT AND RECREATION - Community recreational programs - Public fitness promotion: for raising awareness of the health benefits of physical activity.

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Developing policy to regulate activities that are fundamental to the promotion of health and prevention of disease. Establishing standards and guidelines to support consistent procedures across jurisdictions.

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Developing policy and programs to protect built artefacts of particular heritage, scientific or social significance. Establishing standards for maintaining and preserving historic relics. Providing funding for joint projects with business or the community.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Built environment: for programs to conserve the built environment.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Natural heritage protection: for programs to conserve the biological environment.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous heritage conservation: for protecting areas directly associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

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Coordinating and promoting ceremonies to pay tribute to notable achievements. Establishing selection criteria and the framework of levels of honour. Designing and producing medals. Researching and evaluating nominations. Maintaining a register of awards. Preparing congratulatory messages.

See also DEFENCE - Australian Defence Forces - Badges and insignia: for military honours and awards.

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Administering programs to support the commercial production of fruit, vegetables and flowers. Assisting industry growth and development. Encouraging businesses to adopt innovative practices, processes and products. Providing advice on cultivation methods and business management to improve competitiveness.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural regulation - Agricultural industry: for monitoring and regulating crop farming industries.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Silvicultural industry: for programs to support and develop forestry industries.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support - Viticultural industry: for programs to support and develop grape growing and wine making industries.

See also SCIENCE - Agricultural sciences: for horticultural research.

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Providing trained personnel to assist citizens who are injured or ill and require medical treatment. Managing staff and facilities at hospitals. Administering internal security, investigation and disciplinary procedures. Monitoring standards where hospital management activities are outsourced.

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Developing policy for the provision of health care through institutions offering a wide range of treatments and services. Establishing programs to support the provision of hospital services. Includes liaison across jurisdictions to coordinate services and operations.

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Administering programs of on-the-job training for professionals within the hospital system. Managing joint ventures with tertiary institutions. Monitoring compliance with standards and guidelines. Includes nursing courses, internships and work experience for medical students.

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Conducting comprehensive surveys of domestic establishments, to collect data about their makeup, such as numbers and relationship of residents, age, sex, occupation, pursuits and hobbies. Developing questionnaires and research strategies. Training and organising field consultants to carry out the census.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Statistical analysis: for interpreting numerical data to identify trends.

See also GOVERNANCE - Population census: for collating and disseminating the aggregated results of a census.

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Developing policy and programs for staff support and management. Providing career planning advice, professional development and training. Conducting research into recruitment, retention and organisational demographics, to support long-term planning for human resources development.

See also DEFENCE - Defence force careers: for human resources development in the defence forces.

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Administering programs to ensure the freedoms to which all people are entitled, are upheld. Monitoring compliance with principles which may be constitutionally entrenched and guaranteed, recognised at common law, or declared by an international legal instrument. Includes investigations into breaches and promotion of human rights obligations and principles.

See also IMMIGRATION - Refugee services: for assistance to asylum seekers and victims of human rights violations.

See also JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - Privacy guideline monitoring: for ensuring individual rights to confidentiality of personal information.

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Conducting research into water systems, on land and underground. Providing scientific advice on water cycles and flood warning information. Environmental and commercial assessment of projects such as dams and hydropower stations. Determining the impact of changes in land use, stream flow and climate on sediment and nutrient levels, and local ecology. Includes rivers, glaciers, catchment areas and geysers.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Oceans governance: for the management and protection of marine environments.

See also NATURAL RESOURCES - Water resources: for management and economic development of water systems.

See also SCIENCE - Earth sciences - Oceanography: for research into marine environments.

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Assisting people wishing to enter Australia on a permanent or temporary basis. Developing policy to establish entry or deportation requirements for migrants and visitors. Includes strategies for the management of illegal immigrants.

See also CULTURAL AFFAIRS: for activities to celebrate multiculturalism.

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Controlling the international purchase and movement of goods into Australia. Ensuring compliance with domestic and international protocols and guidelines. Setting quotas, import licensing arrangements and customs regulations. Includes inspections and cargo clearance.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Cargo control: for the handling and storage of imports on marine vessels.

See also MARITIME SERVICES - Port regulation: for managing sea-based entry points.

See also TRANSPORT - Freight movement regulation: for the transportation of goods by air, road or rail.

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Evaluating earnings to determine the amount of taxation payable by an individual or organisation. Developing lodgement procedures for tax returns and issuing guidelines for tax agents. Processing notices of assessment and refunds. Issuing tax file numbers to individuals.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Business registration and licensing: for issuing numbers to companies and other organisations.

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Administering programs to provide financial assistance to individuals with low earnings. Providing advice on entitlements. Assessing eligibility and processing payments.

See also CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE - Public housing: for allocating community accommodation to those in need.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Veterans' entitlements: for social support to returned service personnel.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance - Benefits: for financial assistance which is not means tested.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Retirement income - Asset assessment: for evaluating the resources of retired individuals.

See also FINANCE MANAGEMENT - Taxation - Taxation compliance: for payments made by individuals through withholding schemes.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous welfare programs: for social support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Managing programs to provide in-home support for aged or disabled persons, those recovering from injury, suffering disease or mental illness. Providing trained staff, carers and assistance to enable patients to remain at home. Includes 'halfway' or group houses where residents live independently under supervision.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for the provision of group therapy or psychological advice.

See also HEALTH CARE - Special needs services - Residential services: for managing live-in facilities.

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Developing policy to support the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Establishing programs to develop, manage and deliver services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Includes protecting areas directly associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

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Managing programs to protect and promote the material, intellectual and spiritual traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Encouraging research into Indigenous culture. Establishing and maintaining cultural resource collections. Negotiating special custodial arrangements with Indigenous peoples. Initiating projects to compile and record indigenous oral histories, genealogies and languages.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous heritage conservation: for protecting sacred sites and other areas of cultural significance.

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Administering programs to support the growth of businesses owned or operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or individuals. Providing advice and services to assist the establishment of new ventures.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous cultural heritage: for programs to protect the traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous heritage conservation: for managing sacred sites.

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Developing policy and programs to support the physical and mental wellbeing of citizens in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities. Conducting planning and evaluation in consultation with local authorities. Encouraging participation to ensure community needs are adequately addressed.

See also HEALTH CARE - Community health services - Primary health care: for the provision of essential health services.

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Developing policy and programs to protect areas directly associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Establishing standards for maintaining and preserving Indigenous heritage areas, such as control of public access. Providing funding for joint projects with business or the community. Developing land use agreements and site management plans.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Built environment: for programs to protect the built environment.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Historic relic protection: for programs to conserve significant artefacts.

See also ENVIRONMENT - Natural heritage protection: for programs to conserve the biological environment.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous cultural heritage: for protecting the material, intellectual and spiritual traditions of Indigenous Australians.

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Administering programs and services to promote understanding and agreement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Ensuring government policy encompasses respect for the aspirations and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Supporting activities to increase tolerance and cross-cultural awareness.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous cultural heritage: for programs to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions.

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Providing social support services specific to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities. Includes programs to expand Indigenous access to education and employment services, improve living conditions and assist families in crisis.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Community support - Family reunion programs: for assistance bringing together relatives who have become separated.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Counselling services: for the provision of group therapy or psychological advice.

See also COMMUNITY SERVICES - Financial assistance: for monetary support to individuals.

See also INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Indigenous health services: for community health programs.

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Regulating the conduct of employers and employees across a particular industry or occupation. Issuing awards with regard to rates of pay and working conditions. Developing policy to support the establishment and use of industrial awards. Hearing disputes and offering independent arbitration services.

See also DEFENCE - Defence force careers - Military employment services: for employment conditions in the defence forces.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Occupational health and safety: for programs to prevent death, injury or disease in the workplace.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Workplace agreement processes: for regulating the conduct of employer and employees within an organisation.

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Developing policy to support the growth and management of secondary and tertiary industries. Identifying markets or investment opportunities. Encouraging businesses to adopt innovative practices, processes and products. Providing advice on production methods and business management to improve competitiveness.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Small business services - Small business advocacy: for assistance to enterprises of limited size.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural support: for assistance to primary industries.

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Monitoring the management of secondary and tertiary industries. Developing quality assurance programs, operating standards and other regulatory mechanisms. Issuing licenses for controlled activities. Certifying products and production methods. Conducting assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and policy. Applying penalties for breaches of regulations.

See also BUSINESS SUPPORT AND REGULATION - Small business services - Small business development: for monitoring enterprises of limited size.

See also PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - Marine and rural regulation: for monitoring primary industries.