Australian Capital Territory

Occupational Health and Safety Council Appointment 2003 (No 4)

Disallowable instrument DI2003 – 303

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This Instrument made under section 13(1)(b) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 appoints Alexandra Allars as a member of the Occupational Health and Safety Council.  The Minister has consulted with such persons and bodies as she considers represents the interests of employers.

Ms Allars is a member of the ACT and Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry and an employer representative.  The appointee is not a Public Servant and this instrument makes an appointment to which the Legislation Act 2001, Division 19.3.3 applies.  Accordingly, under section 229 of the Legislation Act 2001, the instrument is a disallowable instrument.

The appointment has been approved by the Minister. The Standing Committee on Legal Affairs has been consulted in accordance with section 228 (consultation with the appropriate Assembly committee) of the Legislation Act 2001 and no recommendation was made.  The appointment is until 25 April 2004.