Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Clerk of the House of Representatives) Determination 2013

Overview

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Clerk of the House of Representatives) Determination 2013 was enacted to address the remuneration for the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This amendment, issued by Anna Burke MP, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and made under subsection 63(1) of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, aimed to update the total remuneration for the Clerk, setting it at $409,600 per annum, subject to periodic adjustments based on advice from the Remuneration Tribunal. The primary objective of this determination was to ensure the remuneration for the Clerk remains competitive and reflective of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. This amendment was made to provide clarity and update the conditions of appointment for the Clerk, ensuring alignment with the broader framework established by the Parliamentary Service Act 1999.

Scope and Application

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Clerk of the House of Representatives) Determination 2013 applies to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, a specific role within the Australian Parliament, and pertains to their remuneration and conditions of appointment. This determination is made under the authority of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in this instance Anna Burke MP, following advice from the Remuneration Tribunal. The Determination amends the previous Parliamentary Service Determination Number 3 of 2012 to set the total annual remuneration for the Clerk of the House of Representatives at $409,600, with adjustments expected to be made periodically based on further advice from the Remuneration Tribunal. The amendment determination is applicable from 1 July 2013 and is constrained to the remuneration and appointment conditions of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, without extending to other roles or entities within the parliamentary service.

Key Provisions

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Clerk of the House of Representatives) Determination 2013 amends the remuneration and other conditions of appointment for the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The amendment, specifically clause 2.1 (section 2), replaces the previous remuneration conditions set out in Determination Number 3 of 2012, establishing that the Clerk will be eligible for total remuneration of $409,600 per annum. This remuneration is expected to be periodically adjusted in line with advice from the Remuneration Tribunal regarding general remuneration adjustments. This adjustment mechanism ensures that the Clerk's remuneration remains in line with broader public sector adjustments and inflation rates as recommended by the Tribunal. The Determination imposes obligations on the Clerk of the House of Representatives to ensure that they comply with the stipulated remuneration conditions set forth in the amendment. The Clerk must adhere to the annual remuneration amount of $409,600 and be prepared to accept any adjustments as recommended by the Remuneration Tribunal. Additionally, the Clerk must maintain records of their remuneration and any adjustments, ensuring transparency and accountability in line with the provisions of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches of this Determination specified within the text. However, non-compliance with the remuneration provisions as set out in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 could potentially lead to legal or administrative consequences, including but not limited to, disputes over the Clerk's entitlements, or implications for the overall governance and administration of the House of Representatives. The lack of specified penalties in the Determination suggests that any breach would likely be addressed through the general legal and administrative frameworks governing public service remuneration and employment conditions in Australia.