Housing Australia (Acting Member) Appointment (No. 1) 2024

Overview

The Housing Australia (Acting Member) Appointment (No. 1) 2024I, dated 4 July 2024, was issued under the authority of the Housing Australia Act 2018 and the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. Julie Collins, the Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Small Business, appointed Jane Hewitt as an acting member of the Housing Australia Board on a part-time basis, effective from 26 July 2024 until the earlier of 31 August 2024 or the next substantive appointment under section 18 of the Act. This appointment aims to ensure continuity of the Board's operations and address any interim staffing needs, thereby maintaining the stability and effectiveness of the Board's functions. The remuneration and allowances for this acting appointment are set according to the rates applicable to regular Board members.

Scope and Application

The F2024N00616 (Notifiable Instrument) pertains to the temporary appointment of an acting member to the Housing Australia Board, as authorised under subsection 21(2) of the Housing Australia Act 2018 and subsection 33A(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. This legislation applies to the appointment of Jane Hewitt as an acting member, on a part-time basis, effective from 26 July 2024 until either 31 August 2024 or the appointment of a substantive member under section 18 of the Act, whichever occurs first. The legislation specifies that the remuneration and allowances for this acting member will be equivalent to those of a regular board member during the same period. This appointment is made by Julie Collins, the Minister for Housing, Homelessness, and Small Business, and is intended to maintain the operations of the Housing Australia Board during a temporary vacancy. The jurisdictional reach of this notifiable instrument is primarily within the Commonwealth, as it involves the administration and governance of a federal entity, the Housing Australia Board. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this specific appointment, and the application of the Act is not extended or restricted by subordinate instruments in this context.

Key Provisions

This notifiable instrument (F2024N00616) appoints Jane Hewitt as an acting member of the Housing Australia Board, effective from 26 July 2024, until either 31 August 2024 or the next substantive appointment under section 18 of the Housing Australia Act 2018, whichever comes first. The instrument specifies that Jane Hewitt's role will be on a part-time basis and that her remuneration and allowances will be equivalent to those of a regular Board member during her period of appointment. These provisions are enacted under the authority provided by subsection 21(2) of the Housing Australia Act 2018 and subsection 33A(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. The obligations imposed on Jane Hewitt as an acting member of the Housing Australia Board include fulfilling the duties and responsibilities associated with the role as defined in the Housing Australia Act 2018. This includes participating in meetings, contributing to decision-making processes, and ensuring compliance with the objectives and policies of the Board. Given her part-time capacity, Hewitt must manage her commitments to align with her role's requirements while ensuring that the Board's functions are effectively carried out during her tenure. Failure to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in this notifiable instrument could result in legal consequences. Although the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of legislative appointments or non-compliance with remuneration and allowances could potentially lead to administrative or legal action. In general, such breaches could be subject to the penalties outlined in the relevant Acts, which might include fines, legal reprimands, or other corrective measures deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the Housing Australia Act 2018 and other applicable legislation.