The Administrative Arrangements Order is an instrument made by the Governor-General. It establishes Departments of State under the Constitution and spells out the matters and the Acts dealt with by each Department and its Minister(s). It is also useful for historical researchers, to work out where to look for what records.

Evidence about performance that is collected and used systematically which may relate to appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency and the extent to which an outcome can be attributed to an intervention. Performance information may be quantitative (numerical) or qualitative (descriptive), but it should be verifiable. Evaluations may also be per [..]

Dealing with all types of emergencies or disasters and civil defence using the same set of management arrangements.

Alternative dispute resolution is a term that is used to describe a variety of different processes that can help people to resolve conflicts and disputes. The word 'alternative' is usually understood to mean that these processes are an alternative to going to court and having a decision made by a judge.

Commonwealth Government Disaster Response Plan - a contingency plan for the provision of Australian Government assistance to Australian States and Territories in an emergency or disaster.

Law derived from custom and judicial precedent (case law) rather than from legislation.

A decision by an Australian court (or a recognised State or Territory body) that native title does or does not exist in a particular area of land or waters after the parties have reached an agreement as to the terms of the determination.

A contract that typically defines the nature, purpose and duration of the task to be performed but not (in any detail) the manner in which the task is to be performed by a consultant. The consultant is usually paid on completion of milestones or in a lump sum.

A particular type of service delivered under a contract for services, distinguished from other contracts by the nature of the work performed. Consultancy services involve the application of expert professional skills to: investigate or diagnose a defined issue or problem, carry out defined research, reviews or evaluations; or provide independent ad [..]

An entity (whether an individual, a partnership or a corporation) engaged to provide professional independent and expert advice or services. Consultants are not employees of the department and are not paid wages or other employee entitlements.