STATUTORY RULES.
1953. No. 63.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NORTHERN TERRITORY (ADMINISTRATION) ACT 1910-1952.*
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 Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1952.
Dated this twenty-fifth day of June, 1953.
W. J. Slim
Governor-General.
By Has Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Territories.
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Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees and Expenses) Regulations.
Citation.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees and Expenses) Regulations.
Commencement.
2. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1953.
Repeal.
3. The Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees and Expenses) Regulations (comprising Statutory Rules 1948, No. 24; Statutory Rules 1949, No. 77; Statutory Rules 1950, No. 34; and Statutory Rules 1951, No. 98) are repealed.
Definition.
4. In these Regulations, “meeting” means a meeting of the Council or of a Select Committee appointed by the Council.
Fees of elected member of Council.
5.—(1.) An elected member of the Council shall be paid—
(a) a fee of One hundred and twenty five pounds per annum; and
(b) a fee of Five pounds five shillings for each day on which he attends a meeting or is deemed, in pursuance of the next succeeding sub-regulation, to have attended a meeting.
(2.) An elected member of the Council shall be deemed to have attended a meeting on a day upon which he is necessarily absent from his home for the purpose of attending, or as the result of having attended, a meeting except a day upon which he leaves home after midday or returns home before midday.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1953.
2494.—Price 3d.
Travelling allowance of elected member of Council.
6.—(1.) An elected member of the Council, while absent from his home overnight for the purpose of his attendance at a meeting, shall be paid—
(a) where his sustenance is provided free of charge—a travelling allowance of Fifteen shillings per day; and
(b) in any other case—a travelling allowance of Three pounds per day.
(2.) Where the Administrator so approves, an elected member of the Council shall, in addition to a travelling allowance under the last preceding sub-regulation, be paid the amount of his transport expenses to and from a place at which a meeting is held.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 1953 were enacted to provide for the payment of fees and allowances to elected members of the Northern Territory Legislative Council, thereby ensuring adequate compensation for their service. These regulations were made under the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1952 by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting a policy objective to support the effective functioning of the Northern Territory’s legislative body by ensuring that members are appropriately remunerated. The regulations replaced previous versions to streamline the compensation framework for council members, addressing any gaps in their financial support.
Scope and Application
The Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees and Expenses) Regulations, made under the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1952, govern the financial remuneration and allowances for elected members of the Northern Territory Legislative Council. These Regulations apply specifically to the members of the Council, providing them with an annual fee and daily attendance fees for their participation in Council meetings. Additionally, the Regulations specify a travelling allowance for members who are required to stay away from their homes overnight due to their attendance at Council meetings. This includes the option for an additional payment of transport expenses if approved by the Administrator. The scope of the Regulations is confined to the Northern Territory, affecting only the members of the Legislative Council within this jurisdiction. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and the application of these Regulations is direct and straightforward, without extension through subordinate instruments. The Regulations came into effect on January 1, 1953, superseding previous related regulations.
Key Provisions
The Northern Territory Legislative Council (Fees and Expenses) Regulations, established under the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910-1952, set out the financial provisions for elected members of the Council. Section 5 details the fees to be paid to elected members, with a yearly fee of One hundred and twenty-five pounds, and an additional Five pounds five shillings for each day of attendance at a meeting or deemed attendance. Section 6 outlines the travelling allowance for elected members, which is Fifteen shillings per day if sustenance is provided free of charge, or Three pounds per day if it is not. Furthermore, the Administrator can approve an additional payment for transport expenses if deemed necessary.
These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the Northern Territory Legislative Council, requiring them to provide the specified fees and allowances to elected members for their services. They also establish a framework for additional payments related to travel expenses, contingent upon the approval of the Administrator. These obligations are designed to ensure that elected members are fairly compensated for their time and travel related to Council business.
Failure to comply with these Regulations could result in legal consequences, although specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text. It is likely, however, that breaches of these financial provisions could be subject to administrative or legal scrutiny, potentially leading to civil or criminal penalties as outlined by other relevant legislation. The maximum penalties for such breaches would depend on the specific nature of the offence and the applicable laws at the time of the breach.