STATUTORY RULES.
1948. No. 143.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION ACT 1904-1947.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1947.
Dated this fifth day of November, 1948.
W. J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for and on behalf of the Attorney-General.
Amendment of the Conciliation and Arbitration Regulations.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of September, 1948.
Travelling expenses of Judges and Conciliation Commissioners.
2. Regulation 157 of the Conciliation and Arbitration Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1.) the words “Four pounds and four shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Five pounds and fourteen shillings”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-regulation the words “Three pounds and three shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Four pounds and four shillings”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1948.
† Statutory Rules 1947, No. 142.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
4757.—Price 3d. 8/24.8.1948.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1948, No. 143, are Regulations made under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1947. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these Regulations were introduced to amend the Conciliation and Arbitration Regulations, specifically addressing the travelling expenses of Judges and Conciliation Commissioners. The Regulations came into effect on 1 September 1948, updating the allowances for travel expenses as part of a broader effort to ensure the fair and efficient administration of industrial disputes within Australia. This legislative instrument reflects the ongoing commitment of the Commonwealth to adapt and refine its industrial relations framework to meet the evolving needs of the nation.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1948, No. 143, issued under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1947, pertain to the amendment of the Conciliation and Arbitration Regulations, specifically modifying the travelling expenses of Judges and Conciliation Commissioners. These Regulations, which came into effect on 1 September 1948, are applicable to individuals and entities involved in conciliation and arbitration processes within the Commonwealth. The adjustments made to Regulation 157 revise the financial allowances for travel expenses, reflecting changes in economic conditions and the need to ensure fair compensation for the services rendered by Judges and Conciliation Commissioners in their duties. This legislative instrument underscores the Commonwealth's commitment to maintaining equitable practices within its industrial relations framework.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1948 No. 143, made under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1947, amend the Conciliation and Arbitration Regulations. These Regulations, which came into effect on 1 September 1948, specifically address the travelling expenses of Judges and Conciliation Commissioners. Regulation 157 is amended to adjust the amounts allocated for these expenses. The changes are twofold: first, the amount for certain expenses is increased from four pounds and four shillings to five pounds and fourteen shillings; second, another set of expenses is increased from three pounds and three shillings to four pounds and four shillings.
These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the parties involved, namely the Judges and Conciliation Commissioners. They are entitled to the revised amounts for their travel-related expenses as stipulated in the amended Regulation 157. This ensures that they receive appropriate compensation for their duties under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act.
Failure to comply with these Regulations or to adhere to the specified amounts for travelling expenses could potentially lead to legal repercussions. However, the text does not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance in these particular Regulations. The maximum penalties or specific civil or criminal consequences for breaches are not detailed within the provided excerpt of the document. The focus here is on ensuring the financial provisions are clear and updated to reflect the current economic conditions of the time.