Appendix 5: Changes to jurisdiction

This appendix lists the laws - the Acts and legislative instruments (collectively referred to as ‘enactments’) — that altered the Tribunal’s jurisdiction in the period 1 July 2006 to30 June 2007.

The appendix includes enactments that were assented to or made prior to 1 July 2006 but which commenced during the reporting period. It does not include enactments that were assented to or made in the reporting period but had not commenced as at 30 June 2007.

The appendix is divided into three different sections: new jurisdiction conferred; existing jurisdiction that has been altered; and jurisdiction removed.

New jurisdiction conferred

The enactments listed in the left column conferred new jurisdiction on the Tribunal to review decisions made under that enactment or under the enactment listed in the right column.

Conferring enactment / Affected enactment
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Amendment Act 2007 / Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Act 2006
Australian Meat and Live-stock (Beef Export to the USA — Quota Year 2007) Order 2006
Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Act 2006
Copyright Amendment Regulations 2006 / Copyright Regulations 1969
Fuel Tax (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2006 / Fuel Tax Act 2006
Marine Orders Part 17 — Issue 6 (Order No 3 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 21 — Issue 5 (Order No 5 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 25 — Issue 5 (Order No 1 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 27 —Issue 3 (Order No 4 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 31 — Issue 6 (Order No 6 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 34 — Issue 6 (Order No 1 of 2007)
Marine Orders Part 35 — Issue 3 (Order No 2 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 41 — Issue 8 (Order No 16 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 43 — Issue 6 (Order No 13 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 50 — Issue 4 (Order No 2 of 2007)
Marine Orders Part 54 — Issue 4 (Order No 10 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 91 — Issue 5 (Order No 15 of 2006)
Marine Orders Part 93 — Issue 5 (Order No 14 of 2006)
Medibank Private Sale Act 2006
Premium Support (Medical Indemnity Provider) Scheme 2006
Private Health Insurance Act 2007
Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (One-Off Payments and Other 2007 Budget Measures) Act 2007
Telecommunications Integrated Public Number Database Scheme 2007

Existing jurisdiction amended

The enactments listed in the left column amended the Tribunal’s existing jurisdiction to review decisions under the enactment or enactments listed in the right column. The enactments have either extended the Tribunal’s jurisdiction or reduced the number of decisions subject to review.

Amending enactment / Affected enactment
ACIS Administration Amendment (Unearned Credit Liability) Act 2007 / ACIS Administration Act 1999
Aviation Transport Security Amendment Act 2006 / Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
Bankruptcy Amendment Regulations 2006 (No 2) / Bankruptcy Regulations 1996
Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Debt Agreements) Act 2007 / Bankruptcy Act 1966
Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Radio) Act 2007 / Broadcasting Services Act 1992
Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Television) Act 2006 / Broadcasting Services Act 1992
Broadcasting Services Amendment (Media Ownership) Act 2006 / Broadcasting Services Act 1992
Building and Construction Industry Improvement (Accreditation Scheme) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No 2) / Building and Construction Industry Improvement (Accreditation Scheme) Regulations 2005
Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme — New Formula and Other Measures) Act 2006 / Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989
Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988
Civil Aviation Safety Amendment Regulations 2007 (No 1) / Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1988
Copyright Amendment Act 2006 / Copyright Act 1968
Customs Amendment (2007 Harmonised System Changes) Act 2006 / Customs Act 1901
Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment (2006 Measures No 1) Act 2006 / Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000
Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Act (No 1) 2006 / Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment (Antarctic Seals and Other Measures) Act 2006 / Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980
Excise Laws Amendment (Fuel Tax and Other Measures) Act 2006 / Excise Act 1901
Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Management System and Other Measures) Act 2007 / A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
Family Law Amendment Regulations 2007 (No 1) / Family Law Regulations 1984
Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Restructures) Act 2007 / Financial Sector (Business Transfer and Group Restructure) Act 1999
Fuel Tax (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2006 / Products Grants and Benefits Administration Act 2000
Taxation Administration Act 1953
Health Legislation Amendment (Private Health Insurance) Act 2006 / National Health Act 1953
Maritime Legislation Amendment Act 2006 / Navigation Act 1912
Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment (Security Plans and Other Measures) Act 2006 / Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment Regulations 2006 (No 1) / Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Amendment Regulations 2003
Non-Proliferation Legislation Amendment Act 2007 / Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987
Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) (National Standards) Amendment Regulations 2007 (No 1) / Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994
Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Assessment Amendment Act 2006 / Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Assessment Act 1987
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Regulations 2006 (No 2) / Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Regulations 1991
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Regulations 2006 (No 3) / Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Regulations 1991
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Regulations 2006 (No 4) / Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Regulations 1991
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Regulations 2006 (No 5) / Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Regulations 1991
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Regulations 2007 (No 3) / Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Regulations 1991
Privacy Legislation Amendment Act 2006 / Privacy Act 1988
Private Health Insurance (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2007 / Health Insurance Act 1973
National Health Act 1953
Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006 / Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Act 2006 / Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000
Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Simplification) Act 2007 / Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992
Superannuation Safety Amendment Act 2004 / Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993
Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No 2) Act 2007 / Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
Tax Laws Amendment (Repeal of Inoperative Provisions) Act 2006 / Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 Venture Capital Act 2002
Tax Laws Amendment (Simplified Superannuation) Act 2007 / Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
Telecommunications Numbering Plan Variation 2007 (No 1) / Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997

Jurisdiction removed

The enactments listed in the left column repealed an enactment that provided for merits review by the Tribunal or removed the Tribunal’s jurisdiction under an enactment which continues to exist. The affected enactment is noted in the right column.

Repealing enactment / Affected enactment
Antarctic Seals Conservation Repeal Regulations 2007 / Antarctic Seals Conservation Regulations 1986
Excise Laws Amendment (Fuel Tax and Other Measures) Act 2006 / Coal Excise Act 1949
Distillation Act 1901
Spirits Act 1906
Law Enforcement (AFP Professional Standards and Related Measures) Act2006 / Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981
Marine Orders Part 17 — Issue 6 (Order No 3 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 17 — Issue 5
Marine Orders Part 21 — Issue 5 (Order No 5 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 21 — Issue 4
Marine Orders Part 25 — Issue 5 (Order No 1 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 25 — Issue 4
Marine Orders Part 27 —Issue 3 (Order No 4 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 27 — Issue 2
Marine Orders Part 31 — Issue 6 (Order No 6 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 31 — Issue 5
Marine Orders Part 34 — Issue 6 (Order No 1 of 2007) / Marine Orders Part 34 — Issue 5
Marine Orders Part 35 — Issue 3 (Order No 2 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 35 — Issue 2
Marine Orders Part 41 — Issue 8 (Order No 16 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 41 — Issue 7
Marine Orders Part 43 — Issue 6 (Order No 13 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 43 — Issue 5
Marine Orders Part 50 — Issue 4 (Order No 2 of 2007) / Marine Orders Part 50 — Issue 3
Marine Orders Part 54 — Issue 4 (Order No 10 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 54 — Issue 3
Marine Orders Part 91 — Issue 5 (Order No 15 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 91 — Issue 4
Marine Orders Part 93 — Issue 5 (Order No 14 of 2006) / Marine Orders Part 93 — Issue 4
National Health Amendment Regulations 2007 (No 2) / National Health Regulations 1954
Social Security and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Act 2006 / Home Deposit Assistance Act 1982
Homes Savings Grant Act 1964
Statute Law Revision Act 2007 / Australian Capital Territory Taxation (Administration) Act 1969
Bounty (Ships) Act 1989
Pay-roll Tax (Territories) Assessment Act 1971
Tax Laws Amendment (Repeal of Inoperative Provisions) Act 2006 / Debits Tax Administration Act 1982
Pay-roll Tax Assessment Act 1941
Sales Tax Assessment Act 1992
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 1) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 2) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 3) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 4) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 5) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 6) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 7) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 8) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 9) 1930
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 10) 1985
Sales Tax Assessment Act (No 11) 1985
Wool Tax Administration Act 1964