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 | Does not apply |
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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 |
| Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994 | Does not apply |
| Public Records Act 2002 | Applies |
Last reviewed 18 November 2009
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