Australian Wool Commission Regulations

Overview

The Australian Wool Commission Regulations 1971 were enacted to provide specific provisions concerning the remuneration of members and deputies of the Australian Wool Commission, as well as the travelling allowance for members and deputies attending meetings. These regulations were made under the authority of the Australian Wool Commission Act 1970 and were designed to ensure that the members and their deputies are appropriately compensated for their duties and any necessary travel. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council and came into effect on 26 March 1971. The objective was to establish a clear and consistent framework for the financial compensation and allowances associated with the roles within the Australian Wool Commission, facilitating effective governance and operation of the commission.

Scope and Application

The Australian Wool Commission Regulations 1971, enacted under the Australian Wool Commission Act 1970, apply to members and deputies of the Australian Wool Commission, excluding the Chairman and the member representing the Commonwealth. These regulations govern the remuneration and allowances for members and their deputies, setting specific rates for both compensation and travelling allowances. Remuneration is applicable to members, excluding the Chairman and Commonwealth member, from the fifth day of November, 1970, while travelling allowances are applicable from the same date for members and deputies attending Commission meetings. Notably, these allowances are supplementary to the cost of conveyance and do not include it. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, and their scope is limited to the specified remuneration and allowances for Commission members and deputies.

Key Provisions

The Australian Wool Commission Regulations, which are made under the Australian Wool Commission Act 1970, provide a set of rules concerning the remuneration, allowances, and application of certain financial benefits for members and deputies of the Australian Wool Commission. Section 2 of the Regulations specifies that remuneration for Commission members, excluding the Chairman and the member representing the Commonwealth, is set at Two thousand six hundred dollars per year for any period of office before January 1, 1972. Section 3 outlines the compensation for deputies of members, with a rate of Thirty-five dollars for meetings lasting at least three hours and Twenty dollars for shorter meetings, both for attendance at Commission meetings on or after November 5, 1970. Section 4 addresses the travelling allowance, stating that members, excluding the Chairman, and deputies who are necessarily absent overnight from their ordinary residence while performing duties or attending meetings are entitled to a travelling allowance of Twenty-one dollars per day. This allowance is additional to, and does not include, the cost of conveyance. The Regulations impose certain obligations on the parties involved. Members of the Commission and their deputies must ensure they are eligible for the outlined remuneration and allowances and must comply with the specified conditions for receiving them. These conditions include performing duties or attending meetings as required by the Regulations. Additionally, any member or deputy claiming these benefits must provide evidence of their absence from their ordinary residence and the necessity of such absence for the purposes stated in the Regulations. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Australian Wool Commission Regulations can lead to civil or administrative consequences. Although the specific consequences are not detailed within the text, the general principle is that non-compliance may result in the withholding of remuneration or allowances. For example, if a member or deputy does not meet the eligibility criteria or fails to provide adequate evidence of their absence, they may not be entitled to the benefits outlined in the Regulations. The Regulations do not explicitly state criminal or civil penalties, but breaches of the terms may lead to financial repercussions or other administrative actions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.