Determination 01 of 2025 Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Parliamentary Librarian, Department of Parliamentary Services)

Overview

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Parliamentary Librarian, Department of Parliamentary Services) Determination 01 of 2025 was enacted by the President of the Senate, Senator the Hon Sue Lines, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP, under the authority provided by section 38E of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999. This amendment determination was made in response to advice from the Remuneration Tribunal and aims to update the remuneration of the Parliamentary Librarian within the Department of Parliamentary Services, effective from 1 July 2025. The objective of this determination is to ensure the remuneration package for the Parliamentary Librarian is aligned with current market standards and the responsibilities of the role. This legislative amendment repeals and replaces Clause 2.1 of Determination 26 of 2023, setting the Librarian's base salary at $286,600 per annum and total remuneration at $340,480 per annum.

Scope and Application

The Amendment Determination, made under section 38E of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, pertains to the remuneration of the Parliamentary Librarian within the Department of Parliamentary Services. This determination applies specifically to the individual holding the position of Parliamentary Librarian, which is a role within the Australian federal parliamentary system. The Amendment Determination revises the remuneration package for this particular position, effective from 1 July 2025, superseding the previous remuneration outlined in Determination 26 of 2023. The revised base salary is set at $286,600 per annum, with the total remuneration amounting to $340,480 per annum, inclusive of any applicable allowances or benefits. This legislative change is confined to the federal level and is not applicable to any other entities or positions outside the scope of the Parliamentary Librarian's role within the Department of Parliamentary Services.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this determination, as stated in Clause 2.1, involve a revision to the remuneration for the Parliamentary Librarian, Department of Parliamentary Services, as previously outlined in Determination 26 of 2023. The new clause specifies that the Librarian will now be eligible for a base salary of $286,600 per annum and a total remuneration package of $340,480 per annum. This change is effective from 1 July 2025, as indicated in the commencement clause. These figures represent a significant update to the remuneration structure for the position, reflecting adjustments made based on advice from the Remuneration Tribunal. This amendment determination imposes specific obligations and requirements on the parties involved, particularly the Department of Parliamentary Services and the Parliamentary Librarian. The Department must ensure that the revised remuneration package is accurately reflected in the Librarian's employment terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with the new rates. The Librarian, in turn, is required to accept and be paid the updated base salary and total remuneration as specified. Both parties must adhere to the timelines set out in the commencement clause, with the changes taking effect from 1 July 2025. Should there be any non-compliance with the provisions of this determination, it may lead to various civil or criminal consequences. While the specific consequences are not detailed in the text, breaches of remuneration regulations can typically result in legal actions, including fines or other penalties as prescribed by the relevant laws. The maximum penalties for such breaches, however, are not explicitly stated in this determination but would be in accordance with the broader legislative framework governing the Parliamentary Service Act 1999.