Administrative Requirements

The 2006-2007 Federal Budget reduced the rate of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) from 48.5% to 46.5%, effective from 1 April 2006.

To assist in the forward planning of the Government's Legislative Program, it is necessary that details be provided of those legislative matters which Ministers intend to bring to Parliament in the 2006 Spring Sittings.

Ministers are reminded that announcements or comments about new policy initiatives are not to be made without prior Cabinet approval.

The Public Service Medal is a prestigious medal within the Australian Honours System designed to recognise Public Sector Officers who have made a contribution to the community through the outstanding performance of their duties.

C2006-13 Review of Cabinet Document Exemption Claims under the Freedom of Information Act The Administrative Decisions Tribunal and the Ombudsman both have a role in reviewing agencies' decisions under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (the Act).

Premier's Department Circular 2006 -07 issued on 8 March 2006 advised of the decision of the Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Commission in the Secure Employment Test Case.

The purpose of this circular is to highlight the Government's commitment to accommodate the culturally diverse nature of the public sector workforce.

On 13 March 2006 Her Majesty the Queen invested Her Excellency the Governor of New South Wales with the insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.The full title of the Governor for use in respect of Commissions, Proclamations, etc is now:“Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Companion of the Order of Australia, Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Governor of the State of New South Wales in the Commonwealth of Australia”In those instances where the use of a shorter title would be appropriate, for example in the case of certain Proclamations etc the title “Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, Governor of the State of New South Wales” may be used.

The main purpose of this Circular is to advise agencies that: the restriction limiting salary packaging to 50% of an employees' superable or award salary has been removed for graded officers and SES officers.

Guidelines for the formation and operation of subsidiary companies by departments and statutory authorities were previously issued in 1991 (Premier's Memorandum No. 91-02).