Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees, Allowances and Expenses) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1964 No. 126, enacted by the Governor-General in Council, amends the Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees, Allowances and Expenses) Regulations under the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1962. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updating the financial allowances for members of the Northern Territory Legislative Council. Specifically, the amendments adjust the annual fees for elected and non-official members from five hundred pounds to nine hundred pounds, effective from the year commencing on the first of January, 1964, and continuing into all subsequent years. The policy objective underpinning these amendments is to ensure that the compensation for members of the Legislative Council remains fair and commensurate with their responsibilities and the economic conditions of the time.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1964 No. 126 amends the Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees, Allowances and Expenses) Regulations under the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1962. The amendment specifically affects the annual fees paid to elected and non-official members of the Northern Territory Legislative Council, increasing the annual fee from five hundred pounds to nine hundred pounds, effective from 1 January 1964 onwards. This legislation applies to the Northern Territory, thereby impacting the remuneration and allowances of individuals serving in the Legislative Council within this jurisdiction. The application of this amendment extends to all subsequent financial years following the specified commencement date. The regulation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, implying that the increased fees apply universally to all members unless otherwise specified by additional legislative instruments.

Key Provisions

The statutory rules presented here pertain to amendments under the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1962. Regulation 5 of the Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees, Allowances and Expenses) Regulations, as amended by these rules, modifies the fees for elected and non-official members of the council. Specifically, the amendment replaces the previously established fee of five hundred pounds with a new rate of nine hundred pounds (Section 1). This amendment is set to apply from the beginning of the year 1964, and all subsequent years (Section 2). These regulations impose specific financial obligations on the elected and non-official members of the Northern Territory Legislative Council. As per the amendment, the annual fee for these members has been increased from five hundred pounds to nine hundred pounds. This increase in fees reflects a policy decision to adjust the financial compensation for these positions to better reflect the responsibilities and workload associated with these roles. Breaching the provisions of these regulations could lead to various legal consequences. While the specific details of such penalties are not outlined in the provided text, under the general purview of the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1962, non-compliance with statutory regulations could potentially lead to fines or other penalties as determined by the relevant authorities. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the discretion of the court or administrative body handling the case.