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1972 No.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION ACT 1959-1971.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice or the Federal Executive Council, here by make the following Regulations under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971.

Dated this twenty-first day of September, 1972.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Education and Science.

AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION REGULATIONS

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Australian Universities Commission Regulations.

Definitions.

2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“the Act” means the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971;

“the Chairman of the Commission” includes a full-time Acting Chairman within the meaning of section 7 of the Act;

“a Committee” means a Committee to assist the Commission appointed by the Minister under section 17 of the Act;

“the Deputy Chairman of the Commission” includes a full-time Acting Deputy Chairman within the meaning of section 7 of the Act.

Travelling allowance—Australia.

3.—(1.) Subject to regulation 4 of these Regulations, where—

(a) a member of the Commission; or

(b) a person, not being a member of the Commission, who is a member of a Committee,

is, in the course of the performance of his duties as a. member of the Commission or the Committed, as the case may be, necessarily absent from the city or town in which he ordinarily resides, travelling allowance is payable to him in respect of the period of his absence.

(2.) Travelling allowance is payable to the Chairman of the Commission under sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation—

(a) in respect of travel during the period from and including the ninth day of December, 1971, to and including the sixteenth day of May, 1972—at the rate of Twenty-eight dollars per day; and

(b) in respect of travel after the sixteenth day of May, 1972—at a rate of Thirty-four dollars per day.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.

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(3.) Travelling allowance is payable to—

(a) a member of the Commission, other than the Chairman of the Commission; and

(b) a person, other than a member of the Commission, who is a member of a Committee,

in respect of travel on the twenty-fourth day of January, 1972, or any subsequent day, at the rate of twenty-five dollars a day.

(4.) Travelling allowance payable under this regulation is in addition to, and does not include, the cost of conveyance.

(5.) Sub-regulations (1.) and (3.) of this regulation apply in relation to a member of the Commission who is also a member of a Committee as if duties performed by him as a member of the Committee were performed by him as a member of the Commission.

Travelling allowance—Overseas.

4.—(1.) Where—

(a) a member of the Commission is engaged outside Australia, with the approval of the Commission, on business of the Commission; or

(b) a member of a Committee is engaged outside Australia, with the approval of the Committee, on business of the Committee,

he is entitled to be paid such allowances as he would be entitled to be paid—

(c) in the case of the Chairman of the Commission—if he were the Permanent Head of the Department of Education and Science; or

(d) in any other case—if he were an officer of the Public Service of the Commonwealth and were included in the Second Division.

(2.) A member of the Commission or a member of a Committee who is entitled to be paid travelling allowance in respect of a period under sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation is not entitled to be paid travelling allowance in respect of that period under regulation 3 of these Regulations.

(3.) Travelling allowance payable under this regulation is in addition to, and does not include, the cost of conveyance.

Sitting fees.

5.—(1.) Subject to the next succeeding sub regulation, a member of a Committee is entitled to be paid, for each day on which he attends a meeting of the Committee, an allowance of—

(a) in the case of the Chairman of the Committee—

(i) if the duration of the meeting is not less than three hours—Forty dollars; or

(ii) if the duration of the meeting is less than three hours—Twenty-five dollars; or

(b) in any other case—

(i) if the duration of the meeting is not less than three hours—Thirty-five dollars; or

(ii) if the duration of the meeting is less than three hours—Twenty dollars,

(2.) An allowance is not payable under the last preceding sub-regulation to a member of a Committee who is—

(a) the Chairman of the Commission;

(b) the Deputy Chairman of the Commission;

(d) an officer of, or temporarily employed by, an authority of the Commonwealth who is required by the terms of his employment to give the whole of his time to the duties of his employment.

Other allowances.

6. The Chairman of the Commission and the Deputy Chairman of the Commission are entitled to be paid the allowances that would be payable to them under regulations 90 and 97 of the Public Service Regulations, as in force from time to time, if—

(a) they were officers of the Public Service;

(b) a reference in those regulations to the Chief Officer were read as a reference to the Chairman of the Commission or the Deputy Chairman of the Commission; and

Application.

7. These Regulations apply in respect of any period of office as a member of the Commission or a Committee on or after the ninth day of December, 1971.

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Overview

The Australian Universities Commission Regulations, enacted in 1972, provide the legal framework to administer allowances for members of the Australian Universities Commission and its committees. This legislative instrument addresses the need for structured remuneration and allowances for those engaged in the oversight and administration of Australian universities. Enacted under the authority of the Australian Parliament, these regulations aim to ensure that members of the Commission and its committees are appropriately compensated for their duties, thereby facilitating effective governance and administration of the university system. The regulations outline specific allowances for travel and sitting fees, ensuring that these individuals are compensated for their time and expenses incurred while performing their official duties. These regulations serve to formalise the financial support structure for the Australian Universities Commission, aligning it with the broader public service standards. By detailing the rates and conditions under which allowances are payable, the regulations provide clarity and consistency in the compensation of Commission members and committee participants, thus supporting the effective functioning of the Commission. The policy objective is to maintain a well-functioning and independent Commission capable of overseeing and advising on university-related matters, thereby contributing to the overall quality and integrity of higher education in Australia.

Scope and Application

The Australian Universities Commission Regulations, made under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971, pertain to the members of the Australian Universities Commission and the individuals who serve on various committees established to assist the Commission. These regulations establish the allowances and fees applicable to these individuals in relation to their duties. The scope of the Regulations is limited to the members of the Commission and committee members who are necessarily absent from their place of residence while performing their duties or attending committee meetings, both within Australia and overseas. The Regulations specify rates for travel allowances, sitting fees, and other allowances that may apply, ensuring that these individuals are compensated for their time and expenses incurred in the course of their official duties. The Regulations apply to any period of office starting on or after the ninth of December, 1971, and they extend to include allowances that would be applicable to officers of the Public Service if they were members of the Commission or its committees.

Key Provisions

The Australian Universities Commission Regulations (C1972L00167) under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959-1971, primarily concern allowances and payments for the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and members of the Commission and its Committees. Regulation 3 outlines the travelling allowance for members of the Commission or Committees who are necessarily absent from their ordinary residence due to their duties. This allowance varies depending on the member's role and the date of travel. For example, the Chairman of the Commission is entitled to a higher rate of twenty-eight dollars per day for travel between December 9, 1971, and May 16, 1972, and thirty-four dollars per day thereafter, while other members receive twenty-five dollars per day from January 24, 1972, onwards. Regulation 4 extends these provisions to overseas travel, where members are entitled to allowances similar to those of high-ranking public service officers. Additionally, Regulation 5 provides sitting fees for Committee members attending meetings, varying based on the meeting's duration and the member's role. These Regulations impose obligations on the Australian Universities Commission and its members to ensure that they are appropriately compensated for their travel and duties. Members of the Commission and its Committees must adhere to the specified rates for travelling and sitting allowances. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Commission are also entitled to allowances as if they were Public Service officers, as stipulated in Regulation 6. Furthermore, Regulation 7 specifies that these provisions apply to any period of office from December 9, 1971, onwards. The Regulations do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, any breaches of the stipulated allowances and payments could potentially result in legal scrutiny or financial repercussions. Given the context of statutory regulations, non-compliance could lead to the Commission being held accountable for any discrepancies in the payments made to its members.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Commencement Provisions; Travelling Allowance

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