Conciliation and Arbitration
No. 38 of 1968
An Act providing for Increases in the Salaries of certain Persons holding office under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1967.
[Assented to 18 June 1968]
BE it enacted by the Queen’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 Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1968.
(2.) The Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1967 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1968.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
Salary and allowances of Commissioners.
3. Section 16 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from sub-section (1.) the words “Ten thousand four hundred” and “Nine thousand four hundred” and inserting in their stead the words “Twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty” and “Eleven thousand eight hundred and fifty”, respectively.
Salary and allowances of Conciliators.
4. Section 21 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from sub-section (1.) the words “Eight thousand four hundred” and inserting in their stead the words “Nine thousand six hundred and fifty”.
Salary increases prior to date of commencement of this Act.
5.—(1.) In respect of the period from and including the twenty-third day of December, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-six, to and including the day before the day on which this Act comes into operation, the Principal Act shall be deemed to have had effect as if—
(a) for the words “Ten thousand four hundred,” and “Nine thousand four hundred” in sub-section (1.) of section 16 there were substituted the words “Eleven thousand two hundred and fifty” and “Ten thousand two hundred and fifty”, respectively; and
(b) for the words “Eight thousand four hundred” in sub-section (1.) of section 21 there were substituted the words “Nine thousand and fifty”.
(2.) The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated to the extent necessary to pay to the Senior Commissioner and the Commissioners of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission and to the Conciliators appointed under the Principal Act the increases in salary provided for by the last preceding sub-section.
Overview
The Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1968 was enacted to address the need for salary adjustments for certain officials under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1967. This Act was introduced by the Commonwealth Parliament and received Royal Assent on 18 June 1968. The primary objective of this legislation was to increase the salaries and allowances for Commissioners and Conciliators appointed under the Principal Act. Specifically, it amended the Principal Act to reflect the new salary figures, ensuring that these officials received appropriate remuneration for their roles. Additionally, the Act provided for the retrospective application of these salary increases from 23 December 1966 until the date of the Act's commencement, with necessary appropriations made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover the increased costs.
Scope and Application
The Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1968 amends the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1967 by adjusting the salary and allowances for specific personnel within the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. The legislation applies to Commissioners and Conciliators appointed under the Principal Act, with the amendments taking effect retroactively from 23 December 1966 to the day before the Act's commencement. The increased remuneration is effective from the date of Royal Assent, establishing new rates of twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty for certain Commissioners, eleven thousand eight hundred and fifty for others, and nine thousand six hundred and fifty for Conciliators. The Act is applicable nationally across the Commonwealth of Australia, and the adjustments are subject to appropriation from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover the specified increases in salary. The Act does not explicitly outline any exclusions or exemptions, suggesting that the salary increases apply broadly to the designated roles within the scope of the legislation.
Key Provisions
The Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1968 (C1968A00038) amends the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1967 to adjust the salaries of certain officials. Specifically, Section 3 amends the salary of Commissioners, with the new rates set at twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty and eleven thousand eight hundred and fifty, replacing the previous figures of ten thousand four hundred and nine thousand four hundred, respectively. Similarly, Section 4 updates the salary of Conciliators to nine thousand six hundred and fifty, superseding the former amount of eight thousand four hundred. Furthermore, Section 5 retrospectively adjusts salaries for the period starting from December 23, 1966, to the day before this Act comes into operation, setting the new amounts at eleven thousand two hundred and fifty and ten thousand two hundred and fifty for Commissioners, and nine thousand and fifty for Conciliators. The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated to cover these increased payments.
The Act imposes specific financial obligations on the parties involved, primarily the Commonwealth. It mandates the payment of the revised salaries to the Senior Commissioner, Commissioners, and Conciliators of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. This obligation is to ensure that these officials receive their updated remuneration as specified in the amended sections of the Act.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for breaches of its provisions. However, failure to adhere to the mandated salary adjustments could potentially lead to legal challenges or disputes regarding the rightful compensation for services rendered under the Principal Act. The Act primarily focuses on the financial restructuring and does not delineate specific legal repercussions for non-compliance beyond the financial obligations stated.