Australian Capital Territory
Scaffolding and Lifts (Fees) (Bushfire Emergency) Determination 2003

Disallowable Instrument DI2003-57

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Scaffolding and Lifts legislation is designed to minimise the risks associated with setting up, or any other use of scaffolding, lifts, cranes, building, excavation or compressed air work. The Act also gives the power to the Minister to determine fees under s.21 of the Act.

Following recent bushfires in the ACT, the Government announced that it will assist those victims whose properties were destroyed or affected by fire.  To meet the Government policy WorkCover proposed to waive a fee for a notification of intention to commence building, excavation or compressed air work due to destruction or damage by fire, or in the course of fighting fire, associated with the bushfire emergency that began on 18 January 2003 and ended on 28 January 2003.

	Financial Implications

There are no direct financial implications associated with the Instrument.

	Retrospectivity

No persons’ rights have been prejudicially affected, nor any liabilities imposed on any person.

If monies have been collected during the period between 18 January 2003 and the date in which this instrument came into effect these monies will be refunded.