{"id":"F2008L00804","name":"National Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Determination 2008","slug":"national-health-security-responsible-bodies-determination-2008","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72892,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L00804-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"National Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Determination 2008","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.png)\n\nNational Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Determination 2008\n\nmade under subsection 3(2) of the\n\nNational Health Security Act 2007\n\nCompilation No. 2\n\nCompilation date: 1 January 2026\n\nIncludes amendments: F2025L01558\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis is a compilation of the National Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Determination 2008 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 January 2026 (the compilation date).\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au).\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions\n\nIf the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nFor more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.\n\nPresentational changes\n\nThe Legislation Act 2003 provides for First Parliamentary Counsel to make presentational changes to a compilation. Presentational changes are applied to give a more consistent look and feel to legislation published on the Register, and enable the user to more easily navigate those documents.\n\nModifications\n\nIf the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. Any modifications affecting the law are accessible on the Register.\n\nSelf‑repealing provisions\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the National Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Determination 2008.\n\n3 Definition\n\nIn this Determination:\n\n> Act means the National Health Security Act 2007.\n\n4 Determination of responsible bodies\n\nFor subsection 3(2) of the Act, each body mentioned in Schedule 1 is a responsible Commonwealth, State or Territory body.\n\nSchedule 1 Responsible bodies\n\nPart 1 Commonwealth\n\n| Item | Body                                                                                              |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 101  | Attorney‑General’s Department                                                                     |\n| 102  | Australian Border Force                                                                           |\n| 103  | Australian Centre for Disease Control                                                             |\n| 104  | Australian Federal Police                                                                         |\n| 105  | Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency                                         |\n| 106  | Australian Security Intelligence Organisation                                                     |\n| 107  | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry                                                 |\n| 108  | Department of Defence                                                                             |\n| 109  | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade                                                           |\n| 110  | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing                                                       |\n| 111  | Department of Home Affairs                                                                        |\n| 112  | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts |\n| 113  | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet                                                      |\n| 114  | Food Standards Australia New Zealand                                                              |\n| 115  | National Blood Authority                                                                          |\n| 116  | National Emergency Management Agency                                                              |\n| 117  | Services Australia                                                                                |\n| 118  | Therapeutic Goods Administration                                                                  |\n\nPart 2 New South Wales\n\n| Item | Body               |\n| ---- | ------------------ |\n| 201  | Ministry of Health |\n\nPart 3 Victoria\n\n| Item | Body                 |\n| ---- | -------------------- |\n| 301  | Department of Health |\n\nPart 4 Queensland\n\n| Item | Body                                                     |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 401  | The State of Queensland represented by Queensland Health |\n\nPart 5 Western Australia\n\n| Item   | Body                                                    |\n| ------ | ------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 501502 | Child and Adolescent Health ServiceDepartment of Health |\n| 503    | East Metropolitan Health Service                        |\n| 504    | Health Support Services                                 |\n| 505    | North Metropolitan Health Service                       |\n| 506    | PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA                         |\n| 507    | Quadriplegic Centre                                     |\n| 508    | South Metropolitan Health Service                       |\n| 509    | WA Country Health Service                               |\n\nPart 6 South Australia\n\n| Item | Body                                |\n| ---- | ----------------------------------- |\n| 601  | Department for Health and Wellbeing |\n\nPart 7 Tasmania\n\n| Item | Body                 |\n| ---- | -------------------- |\n| 701  | Department of Health |\n\nPart 8 Australian Capital Territory\n\n| Item | Body                                      |\n| ---- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 801  | Health and Community Services Directorate |\n| 802  | Canberra Health Services                  |\n\nPart 9 Northern Territory\n\n| Item | Body                 |\n| ---- | -------------------- |\n| 901  | Department of Health |\n\n> Note: Endnotes\n\n> Note: Endnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nThe following endnotes are included in every compilation:\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\nThe legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\nThe amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nThe Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.\n\nIf the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.\n\nMisdescribed amendments\n\nA misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.\n\nIf a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.\n\n> Note: Endnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n| ad = added or inserted                         | orig = original                          |\n| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |\n| am = amended                                   | p = page(s)                              |\n| amdt = amendment                               | para = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)      |\n| C[x] = Compilation No. x                       | /sub‑subparagraph(s)                     |\n| ch = Chapter(s)                                | pres = present                           |\n| cl = clause(s)                                 | prev = previous                          |\n| cont. = continued                              | (prev…) = previously                     |\n| def = definition(s)                            | pt = Part(s)                             |\n| Dict = Dictionary                              | r = regulation(s)/Court rule(s)          |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament          | reloc = relocated                        |\n| div = Division(s)                              | renum = renumbered                       |\n| ed = editorial change                          | rep = repealed                           |\n| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | rs = repealed and substituted            |\n| effect                                         | s = section(s)/subsection(s)             |\n| gaz = gazette                                  | /rule(s)/subrule(s)/order(s)/suborder(s) |\n| LA = Legislation Act 2003                      | sch = Schedule(s)                        |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003         | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument      |\n| (md) = misdescribed amendment can be given     | SR = Statutory Rules                     |\n| effect                                         | sub ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)                  |\n| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment       | sub div = Subdivision(s)                 |\n| cannot be given effect                         | sub pt = Subpart(s)                      |\n| mod = modified/modification                    | underlining = whole or part not          |\n| No. = Number(s)                                | commenced or to be commenced             |\n| Ord = Ordinance                                |                                          |\n\n> Note: Endnote 3—Legislation history\n\n| Name                                                                       | Registration              | Commencement               | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |\n| National Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Determination 2008           | 27 Mar 2008 (F2008L00804) | 28 Mar 2008 (s 2)          |                                                 |\n| National Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Amendment Determination 2020 | 31 Mar 2020 (F2020L00372) | 1 Apr 2020 (s 2(1) item 1) | —                                               |\n| National Health Security (Responsible Bodies) Amendment Determination 2025 | 17 Dec 2025 (F2025L01558) | 1 Jan 2026 (s 2(1) item 1) | —                                               |\n\n> Note: Endnote 4—Amendment history\n\n| Provision affected         | How affected                |\n| -------------------------- | --------------------------- |\n| s 2.....................   | rep LA s 48D                |\n| Schedule 1                 |                             |\n| Schedule 1................ | rs F2020L00372              |\n| Part 1                     |                             |\n| Part 1...................  | rs F2020L00372; F2025L01558 |\n| Part 2                     |                             |\n| Part 2...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n| Part 3                     |                             |\n| Part 3...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n|                            | am F2025L01558              |\n| Part 4                     |                             |\n| Part 4...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n| Part 5                     |                             |\n| Part 5...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n| Part 6                     |                             |\n| Part 6...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n| Part 7                     |                             |\n| Part 7...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n| Part 8                     |                             |\n| Part 8...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n|                            | am F2025L01558              |\n| Part 9                     |                             |\n| Part 9...................  | rs F2020L00372              |\n| Part 10..................  | rep F2020L00372             |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains true to its original purpose as a simple naming instrument. While the list of bodies has expanded over time (particularly the addition of the Australian Centre for Disease Control in 2025 and various WA health services), this reflects administrative evolution and government restructuring rather than scope creep. The fundamental function — designating responsible bodies under section 3(2) of the parent Act — has not changed since 2008."},"complexity_factors":["Only 4 operative provisions (sections 1, 2 [repealed], 3, and 4)","Single defined term ('Act')","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Act","Structure is purely tabular/list format with no substantive legal tests","Content is essentially a directory or lookup table of agency names","No penalty provisions, enforcement mechanisms, or procedural requirements within the instrument itself"],"plain_english_summary":"The Determination creates a formal register of “responsible bodies” under the National Health Security Act 2007 — naming which Commonwealth agencies, state and territory health departments, and specified WA and ACT health services must act in national health emergencies. It clarifies who has legal authority to respond, share information and coordinate during outbreaks, biosecurity events or other public‑health crises, reducing confusion and reflecting periodic government restructures."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Determination’s scope has been changed by later amending determinations: Schedule 1 and multiple Parts were revised (amendments registered in 2020 and 2025; see Endnotes 3–4). Those amendments alter which agencies carry the Act’s duties by adding, removing or renaming bodies in the schedule (s 4), shifting who must meet statutory obligations and bear compliance and administrative costs."},"complexity_factors":["List-based designation: legal effect depends entirely on the names listed in Schedule 1 (s 4; Schedule 1).","Cross-jurisdictional coverage: includes Commonwealth, plus all States and Territories, requiring intergovernmental coordination and multiple administrative actors.","Amendment history: Schedule 1 and multiple Parts were amended in 2020 and 2025, so understanding current scope requires tracking amending determinations (Endnotes 3–4).","Formatting and entry anomalies in the schedule (e.g. merged item numbering '501502' and concatenated text in item 501502) increase interpretation and implementation effort.","Delegated-content dependence: the Determination only names bodies; the substantive duties and obligations sit in the National Health Security Act, so users must read both instruments to determine compliance burden (s 4; definition of Act).","Potential overlap and duplication risk where multiple named agencies have related functions (e.g. emergency, border, health, defence), raising coordination and role-allocation work for agencies."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination lists which Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies are designated as “responsible bodies” under the National Health Security Act. Mechanically, it declares each entity named in Schedule 1 to be a responsible body (see section 4), so those organisations assume the statutory duties, reporting and coordination tasks the Act gives to responsible bodies. It therefore directly affects the named health, emergency, border, defence and support agencies by assigning compliance and administrative responsibilities to them."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/national-health-security-responsible-bodies-determination-2008","history":"/api/acts/national-health-security-responsible-bodies-determination-2008/history","analysis":"/api/acts/national-health-security-responsible-bodies-determination-2008/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/national-health-security-responsible-bodies-determination-2008/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/national-health-security-responsible-bodies-determination-2008/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/national-health-security-responsible-bodies-determination-2008/documents"}}