5 Arrangements with States
(1) The Governor‑General may enter into an arrangement with the Governor of a State with respect to Aboriginal affairs.
(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), an arrangement under that subsection may provide for:
(a) the transfer of State employees to the Australian Public Service;
(b) the appointment of officers of the Australian Public Service to offices under the laws of the State concerned relating to Aboriginal affairs;
(c) the performance of functions under the laws of the State concerned relating to Aboriginal affairs by officers of, and employees in, the Australian Public Service; and
(d) the assumption by the Australian Government of responsibilities of the State concerned and its authorities relating to Aboriginal affairs.
(3) Notwithstanding section 91 of the Public Service Act, an officer of the Australian Public Service may, in pursuance of an arrangement under this section, accept or continue to hold a position as a State employee.