War Graves Act 1980 (Cth)

War Graves Act 1980

Act No. 100 of 1980 as amended

This compilation was prepared on 28 March 2012 taking into account amendments up to Act No. 46 of 2011

The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the Notes section

The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be affected by application provisions that are set out in the Notes section

Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney‑General's Department, Canberra

Contents 1 Short title [see Note 1] 2 Interpretation 3 Director of War Graves 4 Functions of Director 5 Appointment of Director 6 Remuneration and allowances of Director 7 Leave of absence of Director 8 Resignation of Director 9 Termination of office of Director 10 Acting Director 12 Staff 13 Annual Report 14 Regulations

Notes An Act relating to war graves

1 Short title [see Note 1]

This Act may be cited as the War Graves Act 1980.

2 Interpretation

(1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

Director means the Director of War Graves.

Secretary means the Secretary of the Department.

(2) A reference in this Act to war graves shall be read as including a reference to all graves, cemeteries and memorials in respect of which the Department has responsibilities.

3 Director of War Graves

There shall be a Director of War Graves.

4 Functions of Director

The Director shall, under the Secretary, administer, on behalf of the Department, both in and outside Australia, matters relating to the responsibilities of the Department in respect of war graves.

5 Appointment of Director

(1) The Director shall be appointed by the Governor‑General.

(2) Subject to this Act, the Director holds office for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of his or her appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.