Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001

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Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001

Statutory Rules 2001 No. 140 as amended

made under the

Workplace Relations Act 1996

This compilation was prepared on 29 May 2003
taking into account amendments up to SR 2003 No. 102

Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra

Contents

 1 Name of Regulations [see Note 1] 

 2 Commencement [see Note 1] 

 3 Industrial Relations (Allowances) Regulations — repeal 

 4 Definitions 

 5 Allowances — President 

 6 Allowances — Vice Presidents 

 7 Allowances — Senior Deputy Presidents 

 8 Allowances — Deputy Presidents 

 9 Allowances — Commissioners 

 10 Rate of motor vehicle allowance 

Notes  

 

 

 

 

1 Name of Regulations [see Note 1]

  These Regulations are the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001.

2 Commencement [see Note 1]

  These Regulations commence on gazettal.

3 Industrial Relations (Allowances) Regulations — repeal

  Statutory Rules 1996 No. 33 is repealed.

4 Definitions

  In these Regulations:

Act means the Workplace Relations Act 1996.

Determination means Determination 2000/06 of the Remuneration Tribunal as in force when these Regulations commenced.

Remuneration Tribunal means the tribunal established by section 4 of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.

5 Allowances — President

  For paragraph 21 (1) (c) of the Act, the President is entitled to motor vehicle allowance for use of a private motor vehicle for travel undertaken because of the President’s duties.

Note   Travelling allowances for the President are determined from time to time by the Remuneration Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.

6 Allowances — Vice Presidents

  For paragraph 21 (2) (c) of the Act, a Vice President is entitled to motor vehicle allowance for use of a private motor vehicle for travel undertaken because of the Vice President’s duties.

Note   Travelling allowances for Vice Presidents are determined from time to time by the Remuneration Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.

7 Allowances — Senior Deputy Presidents

  For paragraph 21 (2A) (c) of the Act, a Senior Deputy President is entitled to motor vehicle allowance for use of a private motor vehicle for travel undertaken because of the Senior Deputy President’s duties.

Note   Travelling allowances for Senior Deputy Presidents are determined from time to time by the Remuneration Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.

8 Allowances — Deputy Presidents

  For paragraph 21 (2B) (c) of the Act, a Deputy President is entitled to motor vehicle allowance for use of a private motor vehicle for travel undertaken because of the Deputy President’s duties.

Note   Travelling allowances for Deputy Presidents are determined from time to time by the Remuneration Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.

9 Allowances — Commissioners

  For paragraph 23 (1) (c) of the Act, a Commissioner is entitled to motor vehicle allowance for use of a private motor vehicle for travel undertaken because of the Commissioner’s duties.

Note   Travelling allowances for Commissioners are determined from time to time by the Remuneration Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.

10 Rate of motor vehicle allowance

  Motor vehicle allowance is payable at the rates specified in Part 3 of the Determination.

 

Notes to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001

Note 1

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001 (in force under the Workplace Relations Act 1996) as shown in this compilation comprise Statutory Rules 2001 No. 140 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Statutory Rules

Year and
number

Date of notification
in Gazette

Date of
commencement

Application, saving or
transitional provisions

2001 No. 140

20 June 2001

20 June 2001

 

2003 No. 102

29 May 2003

29 May 2003 (see r. 2 and Gazette 2003 No. S174)

R. 4 [see Table A]

Table of Amendments

ad. = added or inserted      am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

R. 4.................

am. 2003 No. 102

R. 5.................

rs. 2003 No. 102

R. 6.................

rs. 2003 No. 102

R. 7.................

rs. 2003 No. 102

R. 8.................

rs. 2003 No. 102

R. 9.................

rs. 2003 No. 102

R. 10................

rs. 2003 No. 102

Table A Application, saving or transitional provisions

Statutory Rules 2003 No. 102

4 Transitional

  Regulations 5 to 10 of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001, as in force immediately before commencement of these Regulations, continue to apply in relation to travel allowance for a member of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission until the Remuneration Tribunal makes a determination dealing with travelling allowance that applies to that member.

 

Overview

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001, Statutory Rules 2001 No. 140, were enacted under the Workplace Relations Act 1996 to establish a formal framework for the allowances provided to members of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. These regulations address the need for a structured approach to allowances, ensuring that members are compensated fairly for their duties. They were enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament and aim to provide clarity and consistency in the allowances system for the Commission's members. The regulations were designed to replace the earlier Industrial Relations (Allowances) Regulations, providing updated and more comprehensive guidelines.

Scope and Application

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001, as amended, are statutory rules made under the Workplace Relations Act 1996. These regulations primarily govern the allowances, including motor vehicle allowances, for various positions within the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC). Specifically, the regulations apply to the President, Vice Presidents, Senior Deputy Presidents, Deputy Presidents, and Commissioners of the AIRC, who are entitled to motor vehicle allowances for travel undertaken due to their duties. The rates of these allowances are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973. The regulations came into force on the date of their gazette and have been subject to amendments, with the most recent amendment made in 2003. The application of these regulations is governed by the transitional provisions that allow certain provisions to remain in effect until the Remuneration Tribunal issues a new determination concerning travel allowances.

Key Provisions

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Allowances) Regulations 2001, which are made under the Workplace Relations Act 1996, set out specific allowances for various positions within the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. The regulations cover motor vehicle allowances for the President (section 5), Vice Presidents (section 6), Senior Deputy Presidents (section 7), Deputy Presidents (section 8), and Commissioners (section 9). The rates for these allowances are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973 and are payable at the rates specified in Part 3 of the Determination (section 10). These regulations impose specific obligations on the Australian Industrial Relations Commission to provide motor vehicle allowances to its members based on the duties they undertake. The President, Vice Presidents, Senior Deputy Presidents, Deputy Presidents, and Commissioners are entitled to these allowances, which are intended to cover the costs associated with the use of a private motor vehicle for travel related to their duties. The Remuneration Tribunal is responsible for determining the specific rates of these allowances, which must be adhered to by the Commission. Breaches of these regulations could potentially lead to civil or administrative consequences, though the specific penalties are not detailed within the regulations themselves. It is likely that non-compliance with the allowances determined by the Remuneration Tribunal could result in disputes or legal challenges, as the regulations are designed to ensure fair and consistent application of allowances. However, the primary enforcement mechanism appears to be the oversight and determination process conducted by the Remuneration Tribunal, rather than direct penalties outlined in the regulations.

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