EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Remuneration Tribunal (Fees and Allowances) Determination 2006 (No 1)

Disallowable instrument DI2006—195

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 members 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 27 July 2005.  The rates were effective from 1 October 2005.  

It was agreed at this time that there should be annual reviews for remuneration creating an administrative parallel to the legislative requirement for annul reviews of other offices prescribed in the Act.

The proposed remuneration increase will maintain appropriate consistency with equivalent boards and committees in the ACT public sector and with equivalent tribunals elsewhere in Australia.

Decision

This instrument increases the level of remuneration payable to members.  No other changes to entitlements have been made.  

Financial Implications

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

Authorised by Jon Stanhope
Chief Minister