GOC legislation
In addition to the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 and associated Government Owned Corporations Regulation 2004, GOCs are also subject to other specific legislation. A summary of other legislation, including public sector legislation, and whether it applies to GOCs, is set out below.
| Legislation | Company GOC |
|---|---|
| Corporations Act 2001 | Applies |
| Public Service Act 2008 | A GOC is a relevant EEO agency for Public Service Act 2008, chapter 2. Otherwise does not apply. |
| Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 | Does not apply |
| Right to Information Act 2009 | Applies to all GOCs, except where otherwise specified in the Act or in the Infrastructure Investment (Asset Restructure and Disposal) Act 2009. |
| Judicial Review Act 1991 | Does not apply to "excluded" commercial activities and "prescribed" CSOs |
| Crime and Misconduct Act 2001 |
Crime and Misconduct Act 2001: Applies to the extent prescribed in section 156 of the GOC Act. Does not apply to GOCs that are declared entities under the Infrastructure Investment (Asset Restructuring and Disposal) Act 2009) |
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Applies to extent prescribed in the GOC Act and GOC Regulations. |
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| Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 (subordinate legislation to Financial Accountability Act 2009) |
Does not apply |
| Ombudsman Act 2001 | Does not apply |
| Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 | Applies |
| Public Records Act 2002 | Applies |
Last reviewed 15 November 2011
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