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Different approaches – what the jurisdictional guidances say
Table of Contents
Australian Capital Territory
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Caretaker Period
3. Operations of the Government
4. Operations of Departments and Agencies
5. Further Information
New South Wales
‘Caretaker’ Government Conventions and Other Pre-Election Practices
Appointments
Major Contracts and Agreements
Operation of Agencies
Consultation by Non-Government MPs with Agency Officers
Cabinet Documents
Legislation
Northern Territory
Index of Contents
1. Introduction
2. What is the Caretaker Period?
3. Notification of Caretaker Period and Conventions
4. Operations of Government
5. Operation of Government Agencies
6. Important Agency Responsibilities during the Caretaker Period
7. Guidelines for Consultation by the Opposition with Agency Officers
8. Political Participation by NTPS Officers
Appendix A - Guidelines for Advertising during the Caretaker Period
Queensland
9.1 Basic Conventions and Practices
9.2 The Caretaker Period
9.3 Notification of the Convention(s)
9.4 Appointments
9.5 Major New Policy Implementation, Contracts or Undertakings
9.6 Operations of Departments
9.7 Guidelines for Consultation by The Opposition with Departmental Officers
9.8 Cabinet Documents
9.9 Legislation
9.10 Executive Council during the Caretaker Period
9.11 Other Matters
South Australia
Timing of Next Election
Basic Conventions and Practices
The Caretaker Period
Notification of the Conventions
Executive Government
Significant Appointments
Boards and Committees
Major New Policy Implementation, Contracts or Undertakings
Departmental Operations
Cabinet Documents and Agency Files
Legislation
Ministerial Councils
Advertising Campaigns
Telephone Answering Messages
Agency and Ministerial Websites
Credit Cards
Relationship Between Agencies and Ministerial Offices
Use of Government Premises
Public Servants in Ministers’ Offices
Access to Public Servants by Members of Parliament
Protocol
Public Servants Contesting an Election
Tasmania
Caretaker Conventions Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Major Policy Commitments
3 Significant Appointments
4 Major Legal or Intergovernmental Commitments
5 Ongoing Work of The State Service
6 Avoiding Inappropriate Involvement in Election Activities
7 Other Matters
Victoria
1. Introduction
2. Major Policy Decisions
3. Significant Appointments
4. Major Contracts or Undertakings
5. Negotiations and Visits
6. Avoiding VPS Involvement in Election Activities
7. Related Matters
8. Forms of Address
9. Conclusion
Western Australia
Policy
Background
Guidelines Applying in Western Australia during the State General Election Period
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Significant Appointments and Contracts of Employment
3. Major Contracts, Undertakings and Policy Decisions
4. Advertising, Publications and Information Campaigns
5. Internet and Electronic Communications
6. Travel
7. Operations of Public Sector Agencies and Relationships with Ministers
8. Legislation
9. Executive Council
10. Cabinet
11. Consultation by Members of Parliament and Political Candidates with Public Sector Officers
12. Visits by Members of Parliament and Political Candidates to Government Facilities
13. Political Participation by Public Sector Officers
14. Hospitality
15. Public Records
16. Coat of Arms and Common Badge
17. Inquiries
ATTACHMENT
New Zealand
Transitions Between Administrations Elections
Mid-Term Transitions
Mid-term Change of Prime Minister with no Change of Government
Mid-term Change of Government
The Pre-Election Period
Caretaker Convention
Main Principles of the Caretaker Convention
Where it is not Clear who will form the Next Government
Decision Making Process during Periods of Caretaker Government
Decisions Within Departments, Crown Entities and Other Crown Agencies
Ministerial Decisions
Coordination and the Prime Minister's Role
Guidance on Decisions Concerning Expenditure and the Official Information Act
Planning Ahead
Government Formation