Commonwealth Functions (Statutes Review) Act 1981

by omitting subsection (1) and substituting the following subsection:

The relevant authority in relation to a component of the Service may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, engage persons as temporary employees to perform services in relation to that component.;

by inserting in subsection (2) “by a relevant authority” after “employee”;

by omitting from subsection (2) “the Commissioner” (wherever occurring) and substituting “the relevant authority”;

by omitting from subsection (3) “The Commissioner” and substituting “The relevant authority”;

by omitting subsections (4) and (5) and substituting the following subsections:

Persons engaged as temporary employees shall be employed on such terms and conditions as the Public Service Board determines.

A determination under subsection (4) may make provision for or in relation to a matter by applying, adopting or incorporating, with or without modification, a determination made under section 82D of the Public Service Act 1922.

Subsections 82D(8) to (12), inclusive, and sections 82E and 82F of the Public Service Act 1922 apply in relation to determinations made under subsection (4) of this section in like manner as they apply in relation to determinations made under section 82D of the Public Service Act 1922.

Persons engaged as temporary employees by a relevant authority shall perform duties as directed by that relevant authority.