Electoral Regulations (Amendment) (ACT)

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Executive, represented by Rosemary Follett and Terry Connolly, made the Electoral Regulations (Amendment) Subordinate Law No. 16 of 1994. The amendment related to the remuneration and allowances of the Electoral Commission's members. The matter was brought before the court by a party challenging the legality of these regulations under the Electoral Act 1992.

The central legal issue before the court was whether the amendment to the Electoral Regulations was valid under the Electoral Act 1992. Specifically, the court had to determine if the ACT Executive had the authority to set remuneration and allowances for the Electoral Commission's members, and if the process followed was in accordance with the Act.

The court examined the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 1992 and found that the ACT Executive had the power to make subordinate legislation to amend the Electoral Regulations. The court further concluded that the amendment process followed the correct procedures as outlined in the Act. The court held that the amendment was valid and did not exceed the authority granted by the Electoral Act 1992.

As a result, the Electoral Regulations (Amendment) Subordinate Law No. 16 of 1994 was deemed valid and in accordance with the Electoral Act 1992. The court upheld the amendment, allowing the new remuneration and allowances for the Electoral Commission's members to take effect.