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BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMYPORTFOLIO
CATEGORY / NUMBER OF BODIESA. Departmental Bodies / 2
A1. Department of State / 1
A2. Functions with Distinct Branding / 0
A3. Ministerial Councils / 1
A4. Joint Commonwealth-State Bodies / 0
A5. International Bodies / 0
A6. Advisory Bodies / 0
B. Departmental Bodies Recognised in Legislation / 0
B1. Statutory Authorities, Statutory Committees and Royal Commissions / 0
B2. Statutory Office Holders / 0
B3. Business Operations / 0
C. Prescribed Agencies under the FMA Act / 1
D. Commonwealth Authorities under the CAC Act / 3
E. Statutory Corporations
(that are neither Commonwealth Authorities nor encompassed in an FMA Act Agency) / 0
F. Commonwealth Companies under the CAC Act / 1
F1. Limited by Guarantee / 0
F2. Limited by Shares / 1
G. Other Companies / 39
G1. Limited by Guarantee / 3
G2. Limited by Shares / 36
H. Other Entities / 1
H1. Partnerships and Joint Ventures / 1
H2. Incorporated Associations / 0
H3. Trusts / 0
TOTAL / 47
List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships as at 1 October 2009
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A. / A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIESA1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (the Department)
Creation Date: / 3 December 2007
Established By /Under: / Australian Constitution, also Administrative Arrangements Order
Annual Report Tabled: / Yes, section 63 of the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act)
GFS Classification: / GGS
Materiality: / Material
ABN: / 51 491 646 726
Web Site: / www.dbcde.gov.au
The Department develops policy relating to the provision of broadband internet services, postal and telecommunications services, broadcasting, the digital economy and the information economy.
Departments of State are recognised under section 64 of the Constitution, the Administrative Arrangements Order, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the PS Act.
A. DEPARTMENTAL BODIES
A3. MINISTERIAL COUNCILS
Online and Communications Council
Creation Date: / 1997
Constituted By: / Chaired by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, the Council comprises a minister from each State and Territory representing the communications portfolio, the President of the Australian Local Government Association and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation.
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Web Site: / www.occ.gov.au
The Council is the peak ministerial forum facilitating cross jurisdictional consultation and coordination concerning matters relevant to communications and the digital economy.
List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships as at 1 October 2009
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C. / C. PRESCRIBED AGENCIES UNDER THE FMA ACTAustralian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Creation Date: / 1 July 2005
Established By/Under: / Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005, section 6
Constituted By: / Chair, Deputy Chair and 1 to 7 other members
Appointed By: / Governor-General
Annual Report Tabled: / Yes, section 57 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
PS Act Body: / Yes
GFS Classification: / GGS
Materiality: / Material
ABN: / 55 386 169 386
Web Site: / www.acma.gov.au
ACMA regulates broadcasting, the Internet, radio communications and telecommunications.
The Australian Broadcasting Authority and the Australian Communications Authority were merged to form ACMA on 1 July 2005.
D. / D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Creation Date: / 1 July 1983
Established By/Under: / The body created by the Broadcasting and Television Act 1942 continues in existence under section 5 of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Constituted By: / Body corporate which is managed by a board, comprising a Managing Director and 3 to 5 other directors. The Act also provides for the establishment of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Council.
Appointed By: / Governor-General
Annual Report Tabled: / Yes
PS Act Body: / No
GFS Classification: / GGS
Materiality: / Material
ABN: / 52 429 278 345
Web Site: /
The ABC provides broadcasting services within Australia and overseas and encourages and promotes Australia’s musical, dramatic and other performing arts.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Council advises the Board on matters relating to the Corporation’s broadcasting programs.
D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post)
Creation Date: / 1 July 1989
Established By/Under: / The body created by the Postal Services Act 1975 continues in existence under section 12 of the Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989 as the Australian Postal Corporation
Constituted By: / Chair, Deputy Chair, Managing Director and not more than 6 other directors
Appointed By: / Governor-General (except for the Managing Director who is appointed by the board)
Annual Report Tabled: / Yes
PS Act Body: / No
GFS Classification: / PNFC
Materiality: / Material
ABN: / 28 864 970 579
Web Site: /
Australia Post provides postal services within Australia and between Australia and places outside Australia.
Australia Post is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.
D. COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS)
Creation Date: / 23 December 1991
Established By/Under: / The body created under the Broadcasting Act 1942 continues in existence under section 5 of the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991 as the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation.
Constituted By: / Chair, Deputy Chair, Managing Director and 2 to 6 other directors
Appointed By: / Governor-General
Annual Report Tabled: / Yes
PS Act Body: / No
GFS Classification: / GGS
Materiality: / Material
ABN: / 91 314 398 574
Web Site: /
SBS provides broadcasting of multilingual and multicultural radio and television services.
SBS was established in 1977 as a statutory authority under the Broadcasting Act 1942 and established as a corporation with its own charter in 1991 under the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991.
F. / F. COMMONWEALTH COMPANIES UNDER THE CAC ACT
F2. COMPANIES LIMITED BY SHARES
NBN Co Limited
Creation Date: / 9 April 2009
Governed By: / 3 to 7 directors
Appointed By: / Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation
Annual Report Tabled: / Yes
GFS Classification: / PNFC
Materiality: / Material
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 86 136 533 741
ACN: / 136 533 741
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company has been created to roll-out, operate and maintain a national broadband network.
The company is prescribed as a Government Business Enterprise under regulation 4 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Regulations 1997.
G. / G. OTHER COMPANIES
G1. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd
Creation Date: / 2 February 1984
Governed By: / 5 to 10 directors
Appointed By: / National Committee of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Auditor: / T J Ryan and Company
ABN: / 49 008 590 403
ACN: / 008 590 403
Web Site: /
The company solicits and distributes funds for the maintenance and development of community broadcasting in Australia, including specialist services for indigenous persons, people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and for print-handicapped audiences.
Originally created as the Public Broadcasting Foundation on 3 February 1984, the company was renamed as the Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd on 4 October 1993.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA)
Creation Date: / 16 September 2002
Governed By: / 3 to 11 directors (including two Australian Government nominees)
Appointed By: / 1 director is nominated by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, 1 director is nominated by the Australian Research Council (see Innovation Portfolio, Section C). Other directors are nominated by NICTA’s Electoral College.
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Auditor: / Ernst and Young
ABN: / 62 102 206 173
ACN: / 102 206 173
Web Site: /
NICTA conducts research into information and communications technologies.
NICTA’s members are the Australian National University, the University of New South Wales, and the governments of NSW and the ACT.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Limited (TIO)
Creation Date: / 11 June 1993
Governed By: / 8 directors
Appointed By: / Members of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman scheme (the Scheme) who have subscribed to the jurisdiction of the TIO.
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Auditor: / RSM Bird Cameron Partners
ABN: / 46 057 634 787
ACN: / 057 634 787
Web Site: /
The TIO investigates complaints about the provision or supply of telephone or internet services.
The TIO is appointed under subsection 128(3) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999.
The Scheme requires that certain carriers and carriage service providers enter into the Scheme, that membership of the Scheme is open to all carriers and that carriage service providers must comply with the Scheme.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
G2. COMPANIES LIMITED BY SHARES
AP International Holdings Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 23 July 2004
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 63 110 171 723
ACN: / 110 171 723
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, has not had any recent trading activity.
Australia Post Transactions Services Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 9 September 2005
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 87 116 164 286
ACN: / 116 164 286
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, has not had any recent trading activity.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Australian Air Express Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 1 August 1992
Governed By: / 6 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post appoints 3 directors, Qantas appoints 3 directors
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
ABN: / 74 054 307 336
ACN: / 054 307 336
The company, in which Australia Post has a 50% share, provides express air freight services. It is a joint venture with Qantas.
Chainlink Computer Systems Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 30 March 2004
Governed By: / 4 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post appoints 2 directors and the other shareholder appoints 2 directors
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
ABN: / 36 108 567 979
ACN: / 108 567 979
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company develops proprietary warehouse management software for Post Logistics Australasia Pty Ltd (see separate entry in this Section). It is a joint venture in which Australia Post owns a 60% share.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
corProcure Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 15 August 2000
Governed By: / 3 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 99 093 438 192
ACN: / 093 438 192
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides online technology to Australia Post.
Decipha Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 5 April 2002
Governed By: / 4 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 31 100 126 396
ACN: / 100 126 396
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides mailroom and electronic document imaging solutions.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Geospend Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 26 January 1993
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 48 058 776 033
ACN: / 058 776 033
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides list rental and customer profiling services.
iPrint Corporate Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 5 October 2001
Governed By: / 6 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post appoints 3 directors and Wellcom Pty Ltd appoints the other 3 directors
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
ABN: / 90 098 352 875
ACN: / 098 352 875
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company provides printing services. It is a joint venture with Wellcom Pty Ltd in which Australia Post has a 50% share.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Lakewood Logistics Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 27 June 1991
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post appoints both directors
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 28 052 490 758
ACN: / 052 490 758
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company provides third party logistics, warehousing and distribution services. It is a joint venture in which Australia Post owns a 75% share.
Multilingual Subscriber Television Limited (MSTL)
Creation Date: / 17 September 1993
Governed By: / 4 directors comprising the SBS Chair, the SBS Managing Director, the SBS Director of Strategy and Communications and the SBS Chief Financial Officer.
Appointed By: / MSTL in consultation with SBS
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 70 061 014 480
ACN: / 061 014 480
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of SBS, was created to maintain a 40% shareholding in PAN TV Limited, which manages a pay television service called World Movies.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Multi Media Logistics Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 13 November 2001
Governed By: / 4 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post appoints 2 directors and the other shareholder appoints 2 directors
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
ABN: / 35 098 730 477
ACN: / 098 730 477
Web Site: /
The company provides logistics services to the home entertainment market by distributing DVDs from Sony Pictures and MGM along with other art-house and lifestyle product suppliers. It is a joint venture in which Australia Post owns a 50% share.
Music Choice Australia Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 18 June 1985
Governed By: / Head of Legal Services, ABC
Appointed By: / Managing Director, ABC
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 68 002 956 112
ACN: / 002 956 112
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ABC, has not had any recent trading activity.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
NBN Tasmania Limited
Creation Date: / 13 August 2009
Governed By: / Up to 7 directors
Appointed By: / Members of the company
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 49 138 338 271
ACN: / 138 338 271
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NBN Co Limited (see Section F2), established for the purpose of installing and operating the National Broadband Network in Tasmania.
Postcorp Developments Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 28 October 1994
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 53 066 773 180
ACN: / 066 773 180
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Post Fulfilment Online Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 22 January 1997
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 39 077 184 420
ACN: / 077 184 420
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, no longer operates and is in the process of being wound-up.
Post Logistics Australasia Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 14 March 1983
Governed By: / 3 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 75 002 579 115
ACN: / 002 579 115
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides third party logistics.
Post Logistics Hong Kong Pty Ltd
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of AP International Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section), provides freight forwarding services in Hong Kong.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
PrintSoft Americas Inc (USA)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Developments Pty Ltd (see also in this Section), provides software solutions for letter and document production in the United States of America.
PrintSoft Brazil (Brazil)
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Web Site: /
The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in Brazil. It is a joint venture in which PrintSoft Americas Inc (USA) (see also in this Section) owns a 30% share.
PrintSoft Ceska Republic S.R.O. (Czech Republic)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in the Czech Republic. It is joint venture in which PrintSoft Systems Gmbh (Germany) (see also in this Section) owns a 72% share.
PrintSoft Development Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 25 September 2005
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 88 007 308 321
ACN: / 007 308 321
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides software solutions for letter and document production in Australia and overseas.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 20 May 2005
Governed By: / 3 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 49 114 379 270
ACN: / 114 379 270
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post, provides software solutions for letter and document production in Australia and overseas.
PrintSoft Italia SRL (Italy)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Systems GmbH (Germany), provides software solutions for letter and document production in Italy.
PrintSoft Products Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 21 April 1994
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor-General
ABN: / 65 064 416 986
ACN: / 064 416 986
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post (see also in Section D), provides software solutions for letter and document production in Australia and overseas.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
PrintSoft Services Limited (UK)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Systems Limited (see also in this Section), has not had any recent trading activity.
PrintSoft Slovenska Republic S.R.O. (Slovakia)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in Slovakia. It is a joint venture in which PrintSoft Systems GmbH (Germany) (see also in this Section) has a 68% share.
PrintSoft Solutions Ltd (UK)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company provides software solutions for letter and document production in the United Kingdom. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section).
PrintSoft Systems GmbH (Germany)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section), provides software solutions for letter and document production in Germany.
PrintSoft Systems Limited (UK)
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Holdings Pty Ltd (see also in this Section) provides software solutions for letter and document production in the United Kingdom.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Program Products SA (France)
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Program Products Services Ltd (UK) (see also in this Section), provides software solutions for letter and document production in France.
Program Solutions Limited (UK)
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Web Site: /
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrintSoft Systems Limited (UK) (see also in this Section), has not had any recent trading activity.
Sai Cheng Logistics International (China)
Creation Date: / February 2005
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Web Site: /
The company provides a single entry service for the transportation of goods. It is a joint venture between China Post and Australia Post (see also in Section D), which has a 49% share in the company.
SnapX Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 3 May 1983
Governed By: / 2 directors
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 67 002 599 340
ACN: / 002 599 340
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post (see also in Section D), provides courier services.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
Sprintpak Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 27 February 1987
Governed By: / 1 director
Appointed By: / Australia Post
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 79 006 712 563
ACN: / 006 712 563
Web Site: / No current web site available
Wholly owned subsidiary of Australia Post (see also in Section D).
Star Track Express Holdings Pty Ltd
Creation Date: / 15 October 2003
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
Auditor: / None
ABN: / 11 106 690 153
ACN: / 106 690 153
Web Site: /
The company provides express freight services. It is a joint venture with Qantas, in which Australia Post (see also in Section D) owns a 50% share.
G. OTHER COMPANIES
The News Channel Pty Limited
Creation Date: / 7 April 1995
Governed By: / Head of Legal Services, ABC
Appointed By: / Managing Director, ABC
Annual Report Tabled: / No
Auditor: / Auditor General
ABN: / 57 068 378 245
ACN: / 068 378 245
Web Site: / No current web site available
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ABC, has not had any recent trading activity.
H. / H. OTHER ENTITIES
H1. PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES
Wetherill Park Partnership
Creation Date: / 1 July 2001
Governed By: / Partners
Appointed By: / Partnership agreement
Annual Report Tabled: / No, but the investment is disclosed in Australia Post’s annual report.
ABN: / 22 576 658 779
Web Site: / No current web site available
The partnership owns warehouse facilities at Wetherill Park which are leased to Australia Post. Australia Post acquired its 50% interest in the partnership on 31 May 2004.
List of Australian Government Bodies and Governance Relationships as at 1 October 2009