Statutory Rules
1973 No. 211
REGULATIONS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION ACT 1959-1971.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971.
Dated this twenty-fifth day of October, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
KIM E. BEAZLEY
Minister of State for Education.
Amendments of the Australian Universities Commission Regulations †
Definition.
1. Regulation 2 of the Australian Universities Commission Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following definition:—
“the Executive Member” means the Executive Member of the Committee appointed by the Minister under section 17 of the Act and known as the Committee on Open University.”.
Sitting fees.
2. Regulation 5 of the Australian Universities Commission Regulations is amended by inserting after paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2) the following paragraph:—
“(ba) the Executive Member;”.
3. After regulation 5 of the Australian Universities Commission Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—
Fees of Executive Member.
“5a. (1) In respect of any period of office before 31st May, 1973, fees are payable to the Executive Member at the rate of Nine thousand six hundred dollars per year.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 1 November 1973.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 167.
“(2) In respect of any period of office from and including 31st May, 1973, fees are payable to the Executive Member at the rate of Nine thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars per year.”.
Application.
4. These Regulations apply in respect of any period of office of the Executive Member from and including 14th March, 1973.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 211, made under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971, was introduced to amend existing regulations concerning the remuneration of the Executive Member of the Committee on Open University. Enacted by the Parliament of Australia and brought into effect by the Governor-General, these regulations aim to update the fees payable to the Executive Member in alignment with changes in office dates and periods. This legislative instrument ensures that the financial arrangements for the Executive Member's role are clearly defined and updated, reflecting the evolving responsibilities and compensation structures within the Australian Universities Commission. The regulations underscore a commitment to maintaining transparent and equitable remuneration practices within the commission, directly addressing the need to adjust compensation rates in accordance with specified periods of office.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 211 made under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971 are specifically designed to amend the Australian Universities Commission Regulations. These regulations apply to the Executive Member of the Committee on Open University, appointed by the Minister under section 17 of the Act. The changes introduced by these regulations pertain to the fees payable to the Executive Member, adjusting the annual fee from $9,600 to $9,860 for periods of office starting from May 31, 1973, while maintaining the previous rate for periods before this date. The regulations further clarify that these fee structures apply to any period of office from and including March 14, 1973. These amendments ensure that the remuneration for the Executive Member is updated in accordance with the specified dates, thereby maintaining consistency and transparency in the compensation framework for the designated role within the Australian Universities Commission.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 211 under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971 introduce specific amendments and additions to the Australian Universities Commission Regulations, particularly concerning the Executive Member of the Committee on Open University. Regulation 2 is amended to define "the Executive Member" as the individual appointed by the Minister under section 17 of the Act and known as the Committee on Open University (Regulation 1). Regulation 5 is also amended to include the Executive Member in the list of those to whom sitting fees are payable (Regulation 2). A new regulation, 5A, is introduced, specifying the fees payable to the Executive Member depending on the period of office (Regulation 3). This regulation sets a rate of Nine thousand six hundred dollars per year for any period before 31 May 1973, and Nine thousand eight hundred and sixty dollars per year for any period from and including 31 May 1973 (Regulation 3(1) and (2)). These Regulations apply from 14 March 1973 onwards for any period of office of the Executive Member (Regulation 4).
The obligations imposed by these Regulations primarily concern the financial compensation for the Executive Member's role. They ensure that the Executive Member is compensated according to the specified rates for the periods outlined. This includes being added to the list of individuals eligible for sitting fees and having their specific fee rates determined for different periods of office. The Regulations also require adherence to the dates specified for the application of these fees, ensuring that the correct rates are applied based on the timeframe of the Executive Member's service.
Violations of these Regulations, though not explicitly detailed in the text, could lead to legal consequences under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971. This may include penalties for non-compliance with the stipulated fees or other administrative actions if the Regulations are not followed correctly. While the exact penalties are not specified in the Statutory Rules 1973 No. 211, breaches could result in civil or administrative penalties as outlined in the overarching Act. The potential for penalties underscores the importance of adhering to the specified rates and application periods set forth by these Regulations.