Australian Capital Territory
Remuneration Tribunal (Fees and Allowances of Members) Determination 2015
Disallowable instrument DI2015–303
made under the  
Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995, section 20 (Determination of fees and allowances of members)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Legislative Context

The Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995 (the Act) established the Remuneration Tribunal (the 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.

Under section 20 of the Act the Chief Minister may determine the fees and allowances payable to members of the Tribunal.

Background

The remuneration increase would maintain appropriate relativity with public officials in the ACT public sector.

This year the remuneration of officials was increased by 2% and the remuneration of the Tribunal Chair and Members will increase by the same percentage.

Decision

This instrument increases the level of remuneration payable to the Chair and Members only. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.