Australia Law Aboriginal Affairs Act 1973 Section 5

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

Australia Law Aboriginal Affairs Act 1973 Section 3

3 Interpretation (1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears: Australian Public Service means the Service constituted under the Public Service Act. Board means the Public Service Board constituted under the Public Service Act. employed, in relation to the Australian Public Service, means employed under Division 10 of Part III of the Public Service