AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Witness Fees and Allowances : Amendments
to Australian Capital Territory Ordinances

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Agents Ordinance 1970

No. 8 of 1970

	Fees and allowances payable to witnesses called to give evidence before statutory bodies established by Australian Capital Territory Ordinances have been in accordance with those prescribed by the Public Works Committee Regulations made under the Public Works Committee Act 1913-1966.  Authority for the adoption of these fees and allowances is provided in the respective Ordinances.

	The Public Works Committee Act 1969, and new Regulations made thereunder, provided for the payment of increased fees and allowances.  The undermentioned amending Ordinances will make the new rates applicable in the Australian Capital Territory.

	Amending Legislation:

		Architects Ordinance 1970
		Building Ordinance 1970
		Buildings (Design and Siting) Ordinance 1970
		Enquiry Ordinance 1970
		Land Valuation Ordinance 1970.

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