COMMONWEALTH GRANTS COMMISSION.
No. 76 of 1951.
An Act to amend the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1933–1950.
[Assented to 11th December, 1951.]
BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title and citation.
1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1951.
(2.) The Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1933–1950 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1933–1951.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-one.
Remuneration and expenses of members.
3. Section five of the Principal Act is amended by omitting subsections (1.) and (2.) and inserting in their stead the following subsections:—
“(1.) The Chairman of the Commission shall be paid a salary at the rate of Six hundred pounds per annum and each of the other members of the Commission shall be paid a salary at the rate of Four hundred pounds per annum.
“(2.) For each day on which he attends a meeting of the Commission—
(a) the Chairman shall, in addition to his salary, be paid a fee of Six pounds six shillings;
(b) each of the other members shall, in addition to his salary, be paid a fee of Five pounds five shillings; and
(c) each deputy of a member shall be paid a fee of Five pounds five shillings.”.
Overview
The Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1951 was enacted to amend the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1933–1950, addressing the need to adjust the remuneration and expenses of the members of the Commonwealth Grants Commission. This Act was assented to on 11th December 1951 by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia. The primary objective of the Act was to update the compensation structure for the Chairman and other members of the Commission, reflecting changes in economic conditions and ensuring appropriate remuneration for their services. The Act came into operation on 1st July 1951, and it specifically modifies the remuneration and expenses provisions outlined in the Principal Act, establishing new rates for salaries and meeting fees for Commission members and their deputies.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1951 amends the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1933–1950 to adjust the remuneration and expenses of the members of the Commission. This legislation applies to the members of the Commonwealth Grants Commission, who are appointed under the Act. The amendments specify the salary and additional fees for attending meetings, thereby affecting their financial entitlements. Geographically, the Act applies at the Commonwealth level, impacting the federal administration of grants across Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the provided text, and the Act itself does not specify any thresholds for its application. The scope of the Act is limited to the financial provisions for the Commission members, without extending or restricting broader applications through subordinate instruments as per the excerpt provided.
Key Provisions
The Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1951 amends the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1933–1950, which is now referred to as the Principal Act. The Act itself comes into operation on 1 July 1951. A significant change introduced by this Act is the amendment to the remuneration of the Commission members. Under section 3, the Chairman of the Commission is now paid a salary of £600 per annum, whereas each other member of the Commission is paid a salary of £400 per annum. Additionally, the Chairman and other members are entitled to additional fees for each day they attend a meeting of the Commission, with the Chairman receiving £6 6s per day, other members receiving £5 5s per day, and each deputy of a member receiving £5 5s per day.
The Act imposes several obligations on the parties it governs. Most notably, it mandates specific payment rates for the Chairman and other members of the Commission, along with additional fees for meeting attendance. These financial obligations must be met by the relevant authorities in accordance with the provisions of section 3. The Act also requires the Commission to operate within the parameters set by the amended remuneration provisions, ensuring that the payments are made as specified.
There are no explicit offences or penalties mentioned in the text of this Act. However, the obligations imposed are strict, and failure to adhere to the specified payment rates and conditions could result in legal ramifications. While the Act does not specify penalties, non-compliance could potentially lead to legal disputes or actions to enforce the stipulated financial obligations. The maximum penalties or specific consequences for breaches are not detailed within the text of the Act.