What This Notice Covers
This is a federal government notice titled Ministerial Powers (Acting Arrangements in the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Home Affairs Portfolios) (No. 3) Authorisation 2026. It sets up acting arrangements for ministers in the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio and the Home Affairs portfolio.
Administration
This is an internal machinery-of-government document administered by the Attorney-General's Department. It confirms who holds ministerial powers temporarily, for example when a minister is overseas or on leave.
Effective Date
The notice is already in force as of 19 October 2026.
Relevance to Small Business
This document does not contain any information relevant to small business obligations, compliance, or operations.
Key Actions
- No action needed - this is an internal government administrative notice about which minister is acting in a portfolio, not a business compliance matter.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.