Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

LEGISLATIVE INSTRUMENTS ACT 2003 - SECT 18

             (1)  Despite section 17, the nature of an instrument may be such that consultation may be unnecessary or inappropriate.

             (2)  The following are examples of instruments having a nature such that the rule‑maker may be satisfied that consultation is unnecessary or inappropriate:

                     (a)  an instrument that is of a minor or machinery nature and that does not substantially alter existing arrangements; or

                     (b)  an instrument that is required as a matter of urgency; or

                     (c)  an instrument that gives effect, in terms announced in the Budget, to a decision:

                              (i)  to repeal, impose or adjust a tax, fee or charge; or

                             (ii)  to confer, revoke or alter an entitlement; or

                            (iii)  to impose, revoke or alter an obligation; or

                     (d)  an instrument that is required because of an issue of national security; or

                     (e)  an instrument in relation to which appropriate consultation has already been undertaken by someone other than the rule‑maker; or

                      (f)  an instrument that relates to employment; or

                     (g)  an instrument that relates to the management of, or to the service of members of, the Australian Defence Force.