State Service (Agencies and Heads of Agencies) Order 2006

State Service (Agencies and Heads of Agencies) Order 2006 (Tasmania)

This is a Tasmanian government administrative order that formally sets out which organisations count as official State Service agencies (i.e., government departments and bodies) and who their heads (top bosses) are.

Why does this exist? Under Tasmania's State Service Act 2000, the government needs to officially list which bodies are part of the public service and who leads them. This Order does exactly that — it's essentially the official organisational chart for the Tasmanian public service.

Who does it affect?

• Public servants working in Tasmanian government agencies — it determines which legal framework governs their employment
• Agency heads (Secretaries, CEOs, etc.) — it formally establishes their authority and responsibilities
• Members of the public dealing with government — it clarifies which body is responsible for what

Why does it matter? If you're a Tasmanian public servant, this Order determines things like who your ultimate employer is, who has authority over your agency, and what rules apply to your workplace. It has been in force since 21 February 2006 and has been updated multiple times since.