The index below shows compliance with information requirements contained in the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 and in particular Commonwealth Authorities (Annual Reporting) Orders 2011.
| Requirement | Reference | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Audited financial statements |
CAC Act, Schedule 1 | Audited financial statements |
| Approval by directors | Clause 6 | Chair’s letter of transmittal |
| Enabling legislation12% | Clause 10 | and |
| Responsible minister | Clause 11 | Chair’s letter of transmittal |
| Ministerial directions and other statutory requirements | Clause 12 | Governance, Internal and external scrutiny, Formal decisions/notifications/ministerial directions |
| Directors | Clause 13 | Governance, Legislation and Council and committees and |
| Organisational structure | Clause 14 | Governance, National Museum of Australia organisation chart as at 30 June 2013 |
| Statement on governance | Clause 14 | and |
| Key activities and changes affecting the authority | Clause 16 | and |
| Judicial decisions and reviews by outside bodies | Clause 17 | |
| Indemnities and insurance premiums for officers | Clause 19 | Sustainability, Taking care of people, Indemnities and insurance |
| Index of annual report requirements | Clause 21 | Compliance index |
While not required of statutory authorities, this report also selectively complies with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Requirements for Annual Reports.
| Requirement | Reference | Page |
| Advertising and market research expenditure | Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 Section 311A | Communicating with the community, Advertising and market research |
| Environmental performance and environmentally sustainable development | Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Section 516A | Sustainability, Taking care of our environment |
| Freedom of information | Freedom of Information Act 1982 | Freedom of information |
| Significant events | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 | Governance, Internal and external scrutiny, Significant events, judicial decisions and particulars of reports |