EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL ACT (Fees and allowances) Determination 2002 (No 1)

Disallowable instrument DI2002—34

Legislative Context

The Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995 (the Act) established the Remuneration Tribunal.  The Tribunal may be constituted by the appointment of one member and may consist of not more than three members.  Where more than one member is appointed, a member is appointed to be the chairperson.

The Chief Minister in accordance with section 20 of the Act may determine the fees and allowances payable to a member of the Remuneration Tribunal.

Background

The Chief Minister last determined the rate of fees and allowances for members of the Remuneration Tribunal by instrument dated 31 May 2000.  

That determination brought the travelling allowances payable to members in line with the entitlements of other ACT Public Officer Holders. 

The Tribunal’s remuneration was last increased by instrument dated 1 May 1999. 

Decision

This instrument increases the level of remuneration payable to Members.  No other changes to entitlements have been made.  Some changes have been made to wording and formatting to make the document clearer.

Financial Implications

The increase in remuneration determined falls within the amount set aside for this purpose.

Authorised by Jon Stanhope
Chief Minister