Royal commissions
The Royal Commissions Act 1902 provides for the commissioning of an inquiries from time to time into matters of public importance identified by the Australian Government and specified in letters patent issued by the Governor-General. The letters patent are in effect the terms of reference which guide the conduct of the inquiry. The Royal Commissions Act is administered by the Prime Minister and his department.
The Attorney-General's Department has responsibility for the provision of administrative support to royal commissions under the administrative arrangements order.
- Oil-for-Food Inquiry
- The HIH Royal Commission
- Inquiry into the Centenary House Lease
- Royal Commission into the Building and Construction Industry