Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

TERRITORY RECORDS ACT 2002 - SECT 24

    (1)     Something is taken to have been done in accordance with an agency's "normal administrative practice" if—

        (a)     it is done in accordance with the normal practices and procedures for the exercise of functions in the agency; and

        (b)     the practices and procedures are consistent with the agency's approved records management program.

    (2)     However, something is taken not to have been done in accordance with an agency's normal administrative practice if—

        (a)     it is done corruptly or fraudulently, for the purpose of concealing evidence of wrongdoing, or for any other improper purpose; or

        (b)     it is conduct declared under the regulations to be unacceptable conduct; or

        (c)     it is done in accordance with a practice or procedure declared under the regulations to be unacceptable; or

        (d)     it is done in accordance with a practice or procedure that the Minister has told the agency in writing is unacceptable.