Overview
The Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio) Authorisation (No. 1) 2026 is a notifiable instrument that authorised temporary acting arrangements for ministers in the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. The instrument was made under the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 and was administered by the Attorney-General's Department.
Period of Operation
The instrument was in force from 6 July 2026 to 19 July 2026. It has since been repealed and is no longer in force.
Scope and Detail
The instrument covered acting ministerial arrangements within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio for that 13-day period. The source does not specify which ministers were covered or the details of the acting arrangements involved.
Status
This instrument is repealed. It applied only during the period stated above and has no ongoing effect.
Source Document
The full instrument is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00618.
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