Who may decide

The delegation register, enforced in code

Every decision kind across the platform, who holds it, any monetary limit, and every attempt at the point of decision, allowed or refused. The register is the source of truth: the services call one check (GL-AL-03).

Decision kinds

83

Delegations held

109

Attempts logged

6

Refused in code

3

Register

ServiceDecision kindRoleLimitNote
MG-01complaint conduct responseDELEGATED_OFFICERMay also respond where the team leader is the subject.
MG-01complaint conduct responseTEAM_LEADERResponses to complaints about a named officer's conduct.
MG-01formal reviewDELEGATED_OFFICEROpening an internal review under the complaints policy.
MG-01info access decisionDELEGATED_OFFICERDecisions on information-access requests.
MG-02closeoutDELEGATEClose an agreement on a reconciled acquittal.
MG-02conflict resolutionPANEL_CHAIRRecuse, manage or clear a declared or detected conflict.
MG-02grant awardDELEGATEAward or decline under a delegate-decided round, within the round budget.
MG-02grant award ministerialMINISTERAward or decline under a ministerially decided round; contrary decisions reported.
MG-02variationDELEGATEApprove or decline a variation to an agreement.
MG-03payment releaseTREASURY_OFFICERRelease a payment batch of matched invoices.
MG-03payment runFINANCE_OFFICERRelease a payment run.
MG-04enforcementDELEGATERefer to an agency, commence legal action, register a charge on land, sell for unpaid rates.
MG-04objectionREVIEWING_OFFICERAllow, part-allow or disallow an objection.
MG-04plan adoptionCOUNCILAdopt the strategic and delivery plans by resolution.
MG-04plan adoptionEXECUTIVEAdopt the operational plan.
MG-04plan outside policyDELEGATEApprove a payment plan longer or lower than policy allows.
MG-04revenue hardshipHARDSHIP_OFFICERDecide hardship applications above the threshold or with vulnerability indicators.
MG-04write offDELEGATEWaive or write off a debt, in full or in part.
MG-05licence adverseDELEGATED_OFFICERSuspend or revoke a licence after show cause.
MG-05licence conditionDELEGATED_OFFICERImpose a condition outside the published standard set.
MG-05licence refusalDELEGATED_OFFICERRefuse an application after show cause.
MG-05licence renewal heldDELEGATED_OFFICERRenew, renew with conditions or refuse where the agent could not verify every condition.
MG-06deregistrationREGISTRARDeregister, suspend or reinstate after show cause.
MG-06identity disputeREGISTRARResolve an identity the scheme could not confirm or that conflicts with the register.
MG-06record entitlementDEPUTY_REGISTRARDecide a disputed entitlement to a record beyond the public view.
MG-06record entitlementREGISTRARDecide a disputed entitlement to a record beyond the public view.
MG-06register mergeREGISTRARConfirm two identities are one person or business and merge their records.
MG-06registrationDEPUTY_REGISTRARRegister or refuse where the Act requires the registrar or delegate.
MG-06registrationREGISTRARRegister or refuse where the Act requires the registrar or delegate.
MG-06suppressionREGISTRARSuppress or unsuppress a subject's details on a public register.
MG-08certificationBUILDING_CERTIFIERIssue or refuse a certificate the agent held.
MG-08da determinationDELEGATED_PLANNERDetermine an application not captured by the panel thresholds.
MG-08da determinationPLANNING_PANELDetermine any application.
MG-08da enforcementDELEGATED_OFFICEROrder, stop work or refer for prosecution after notice.
MG-08da panel determinationPLANNING_PANELDetermine an application above the panel thresholds.
MG-09case determinationDELEGATED_OFFICERno limit (DI-2026-01 sch 1)Determine a case with legal effect.
MG-09internal reviewDELEGATED_OFFICERDecide an internal review; never of one's own decision.
MG-09internal reviewREVIEW_OFFICERAffirm, vary or set aside a decision on internal review.
MG-09internal reviewREVIEW_OFFICERDecide an internal review; never of one's own decision.
MG-09rules feedbackRULES_OWNERAccept or decline what an overturned review teaches the rules.
MG-09vulnerability supportSUPPORT_OFFICERDecide the support plan and whether the case proceeds.
MG-10evacuation orderINCIDENT_CONTROLLERDirect evacuation of an area.
MG-10public warningAUTHORISED_OFFICERIssue, update or cancel a public warning.
MG-10public warningINCIDENT_CONTROLLERIssue a public warning where no authorised officer is available.
MG-10recovery paymentDELEGATED_OFFICER$25,000 (DI-2026-01 sch 1)Approve, vary or decline recovery assistance.
MG-10recovery paymentEXECUTIVE$250,000 (DI-2026-01 sch 1)Recovery assistance above the delegated officer's limit.
MG-10sitrep approvalINCIDENT_CONTROLLERApprove a situation report.
MG-10state of emergencyMINISTERDeclare a state of emergency.
MG-11consultation releaseEXECUTIVERelease a position for public or targeted consultation.
MG-11policy adoptionCOUNCILAdopt a council policy by resolution.
MG-11policy adoptionEXECUTIVEAdopt a policy the executive owns.
MG-11policy adoptionMINISTERAdopt a ministerial policy.
MG-11rule applicationRULES_OWNERApply an adopted rule to the service.
MG-12delegation limitEXECUTIVESet or change a delegation limit under the instrument of delegation.
MG-12legal referralLEGALResolve a conflict or ambiguity between provisions.
MG-12re decisionDELEGATED_OFFICERRe-decide a matter already communicated, after an amendment changes its outcome.
platformadverse variationDELEGATED_OFFICERReduce or cancel an entitlement.
platformappetite settingAUDIT_RISK_COMMITTEESet the risk appetite by category.
platformbudget approvalCFOEndorse the budget before the executive approves it.
platformbudget approvalEXECUTIVEApprove the budget after CFO endorsement.
platformbudget reallocationCFO$500,000 (DI-2026-01)Re-allocate between appropriations to $500,000.
platformbudget reallocationEXECUTIVERe-allocate above $500,000.
platformcampaign approvalEXECUTIVEApprove a campaign; over $250,000 the chief executive's certification is recorded first.
platformconsultation publicationACCOUNTABLE_OFFICERDecide what is published from a consultation.
platformcontent publicationCOMMUNICATIONS_OFFICERPublish checked pages, news and social content.
platformcontent publicationCONTENT_OWNERPublish a checked page the owner is responsible for.
platformcontinuity closureACCOUNTABLE_EXECUTIVEClose a continuity incident with lessons.
platformcouncil signoffGENERAL_MANAGERSign council correspondence under delegation.
platformcouncil signoffMAYORSign council correspondence.
platformfinancial certificationCFOCertify the financial figures in a report.
platformfinding acceptanceAUDIT_RISK_COMMITTEEAccept audit findings with management responses.
platformfraud clearancePROBITY_ADVISERClear or escalate fraud indicators before assessment proceeds.
platformfund releaseDELEGATEApprove a milestone and release its payment.
platformfund releaseFINANCE_OFFICERRelease payment against an approved milestone.
platformhardshipSUPPORT_OFFICERGrant, part-grant or refuse an advance, urgent payment or recovery pause.
platformhiringDELEGATED_MANAGERAppoint the recommended candidate.
platformineligibility noticeDELEGATENotify an applicant that the application is ineligible, citing the clause.
platforminvoice exceptionAP_OFFICER$25,000 (DI-2026-01)Resolve invoice exceptions to $25,000.
platforminvoice exceptionCFO_DELEGATEResolve invoice exceptions of any size.
platformjournal approvalCFOApprove manual journals of any size.
platformjournal approvalCFO_DELEGATE$250,000 (DI-2026-01)Approve manual journals to $250,000.
platformleave approvalDELEGATED_MANAGERApprove leave within entitlement.
platformleave approvalLINE_MANAGERApprove leave within entitlement.
platformlegal positionGENERAL_COUNSELDecide the department's position on a matter.
platformmedia statementCOMMUNICATIONS_DIRECTORApprove a media statement on the department's behalf.
platformmedia statementMINISTERApprove a media statement in the minister's name.
platformministerial signoffCHIEF_OF_STAFFSign a ministerial reply under the minister's delegation.
platformministerial signoffMINISTERSign a ministerial reply or a question on notice answer.
platformminutes confirmationMAYORConfirm the minutes of a meeting.
platformmisconduct outcomeDELEGATED_MANAGERDecide a conduct outcome after procedural fairness.
platformmisconduct outcomeHR_DIRECTORConcur on the manager's conduct outcome.
platformpayroll releasePAYROLL_MANAGERRelease a pay run with every exception resolved.
platformprogram rebaselineEXECUTIVEApprove a change of scope, funding or schedule.
platformrecoveryDELEGATED_OFFICERDecide recovery of an overpayment: full, instalments, waiver or write-off.
platformrefusalDELEGATED_OFFICERRefuse a claim, with reasons and the provision.
platformreport publicationACCOUNTABLE_OFFICERPublish a performance report or the annual report after certification.
platformresolutionCABINET_SECRETARYRecord a cabinet decision.
platformresolutionMAYORRecord a resolution of the council as chair.
platformresolutionMINISTERRecord a ministerial decision.
platformrisk acceptanceAUDIT_RISK_COMMITTEEAccept a risk beyond appetite for a period, or direct a treatment.
platformsettlementEXECUTIVE$2,000,000 (DI-2026-01)Settle a matter above general counsel's limit.
platformsettlementGENERAL_COUNSEL$250,000 (DI-2026-01)Settle a matter within the monetary limit.
platformstatement signoffACCOUNTABLE_OFFICERSign the financial statements after the CFO certifies them.
platformterminationDELEGATETerminate an agreement.
platformterminationDELEGATED_MANAGERTerminate employment with notice per the NES.
platformthird party disclosurePRIVACY_OFFICERReleasing one person's information to another.
platformtransparency publicationACCOUNTABLE_OFFICERPublish the AI transparency statement.
platformvacancy approvalDELEGATED_MANAGERApprove a vacancy to be advertised.
platformwhs responseWHS_OFFICERRespond to a notifiable incident as the officer under the Act.

Set a monetary limit

The executive's, under the instrument of delegation

Enforcement log

Every attempt, allowed or refused (GL-AL-03)

WhenServiceRoleDecisionAmountOutcomeReason
10/09/2026, 7:15:06 amMG-09REVIEW_OFFICERinternal reviewALLOWEDDelegation held
05/09/2026, 7:15:06 amMG-08PLANNING_OFFICERda determinationREFUSEDNo delegation for PLANNING_OFFICER to DA_DETERMINATION
30/08/2026, 7:15:06 amMG-10EXECUTIVErecovery payment$38,000ALLOWEDWithin the limit of $250,000 (DI-2026-01 sch 1)
30/08/2026, 7:15:06 amMG-10DELEGATED_OFFICERrecovery payment$38,000REFUSEDBeyond the delegation limit of $25,000 (DI-2026-01 sch 1); re-route to the next delegate
26/08/2026, 7:15:06 amMG-10DUTY_OFFICERrecovery payment$1,000REFUSEDNo delegation for DUTY_OFFICER to RECOVERY_PAYMENT
25/08/2026, 7:15:06 amMG-10DELEGATED_OFFICERrecovery payment$22,000ALLOWEDWithin the limit of $25,000 (DI-2026-01 sch 1)