Maritime College (Allowances for Expenses of Members of Interim Council) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1977 No. 181, made under the Maritime College Act 1976, was enacted to provide regulatory detail for the operations and allowances of the Maritime College. This legislative instrument addresses the need for specific administrative regulations to govern the allowances for expenses of members of the Interim Council, thereby ensuring the smooth functioning of the Maritime College. Enacted by the Governor-General with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, the regulation aims to align the allowances with the determinations of the Remuneration Tribunal, specifically referencing Determination Number 1977/10. The policy objective is to maintain consistency and fairness in the remuneration of the council members, ensuring that the allowances are appropriately benchmarked against prevailing standards.

Scope and Application

These regulations apply to the members of the Interim Council of the Maritime College, as established under the Maritime College Act 1976, and their allowances for expenses are governed by the provisions of these regulations. The regulations specifically address the allowances related to travel expenses for members of the Interim Council, ensuring that they are reimbursed in accordance with the Remuneration Tribunal's Determination Number 1977/10. These regulations are issued under the authority of the Maritime College Act 1976 and apply on a national level within the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically affecting the operations and administrative functions of the Maritime College. Any exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly mentioned in these regulations, and the application is directly tied to the allowances for expenses as per the Tribunal's determination.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations are the amendments to the Maritime College (Allowances for Expenses of Members of Interim Council) Regulations (section 2). Specifically, regulation 3 is amended to change the reference to the relevant determination of the Remuneration Tribunal from an unspecified determination to Determination Number 1977/10 (section 2). This change is effective as of 1 June 1977, although the Regulations themselves are dated 13 October 1977 (section 1). The Regulations impose specific obligations on the parties they govern, particularly those relating to the allowances for expenses of members of the Interim Council of the Maritime College. They require these members to adhere to the newly specified determination by the Remuneration Tribunal, which is now explicitly stated as Determination Number 1977/10. This amendment ensures that any expense claims made by members of the Interim Council are based on the correct and updated determination by the Remuneration Tribunal, thereby ensuring consistency and fairness in the allowances provided. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach detailed within these Regulations. However, it can be inferred that failure to comply with the stipulated allowances and the specific determination by the Remuneration Tribunal could lead to issues regarding the legitimacy of expense claims. Although not stated, such non-compliance could potentially result in disputes or financial discrepancies that might need to be resolved through administrative or legal processes. Given the nature of the amendments, the primary consequence would likely involve the correction of any misapplied allowances rather than punitive measures.