Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2004 - SECT 40A

    (1)     In deciding whether a function of an entity is a function of a public nature , the following matters may be considered:

        (a)     whether the function is conferred on the entity under a territory law;

        (b)     whether the function is connected to or generally identified with functions of government;

        (c)     whether the function is of a regulatory nature;

        (d)     whether the entity is publicly funded to perform the function;

        (e)     whether the entity performing the function is a company (within the meaning of the Corporations Act) the majority of the shares in which are held by or for the Territory.

    (2)     Subsection (1) does not limit the matters that may be considered in deciding whether a function is of a public nature.

    (3)     Without limiting subsection (1) or (2), the following functions are taken to be of a public nature:

        (a)     the operation of detention places and correctional centres;

        (b)     the provision of any of the following services:

              (i)     gas, electricity and water supply;

              (ii)     emergency services;

              (iii)     public health services;

              (iv)     public education;

              (v)     public transport;

              (vi)     public housing.