Overview

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services) Determination 2016 was made under section 63 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 by Senator the Hon Stephen Parry, President of the Senate, and the Hon Tony Smith MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The determination was introduced to amend the remuneration for the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services, updating their base salary and total remuneration as advised by the Remuneration Tribunal. This amendment was intended to reflect the updated salary and conditions for the position, ensuring it aligns with current market standards and responsibilities. The determination came into effect from 1 January 2016, and it repeals the previous clause to substitute it with new remuneration rates for the Secretary.

Scope and Application

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services) Determination 2016 applies specifically to the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services, a key administrative entity within the Australian federal parliamentary framework. The determination, made under section 63 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, adjusts the remuneration and conditions of appointment for the Secretary, effective from 1 January 2016. It sets the Secretary's base salary at $292,460 per annum and total remuneration at $417,800 per annum, reflecting changes recommended by the Remuneration Tribunal. This amendment determination is confined to the remuneration of the Secretary within the Department of Parliamentary Services and does not extend to other parliamentary staff or departments. The determination operates under the federal jurisdiction, governing the remuneration of a specific high-ranking public servant within the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this determination, which is directly applicable to the individual named position within the specified department.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services) Determination 2016 involve the amendment of the remuneration for the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services. Section 2 of the Determination amends the previous determination by repealing clause 2.1 and substituting it with new remuneration details. Under this amendment, the Secretary is now eligible for a base salary of $292,460 per annum and a total remuneration package of $417,800 per annum (section 2). This determination, which is made under section 63 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, seeks to update the remuneration and conditions of appointment for the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services. The Determination imposes specific obligations and requirements on the parties it governs. Primarily, it mandates that the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services receive a base salary of $292,460 per annum and a total remuneration package of $417,800 per annum, as specified in clause 2.1 of the amendment. This remuneration is reflective of the advice taken from the Remuneration Tribunal and is meant to ensure that the Secretary's compensation aligns with the roles and responsibilities associated with the position. The determination ensures transparency and consistency in the remuneration process, and it outlines the financial obligations of the government towards the Secretary. The Determination does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach within its text. However, the nature of the document suggests that any failure to comply with the stipulated remuneration terms could potentially lead to legal consequences, particularly if such non-compliance were to arise from an oversight or misinterpretation of the Determination itself. The Act under which this determination is made, the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, may include provisions for penalties or consequences for non-compliance, although these are not detailed within the text of the Determination. It is important for the parties involved to adhere strictly to the terms set out to avoid any potential repercussions.