Overview

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services) Determination 2019, issued under section 63 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, was enacted to address the remuneration and conditions of appointment for the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services. This amendment determination was made by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate following advice from the Remuneration Tribunal. The determination sets out the base salary and total remuneration for the Secretary, effective from 1 July 2019, thereby ensuring that the remuneration aligns with the responsibilities and requirements of the position. The objective of this amendment is to accurately reflect the value and importance of the Secretary’s role within the parliamentary services framework.

Scope and Application

The Parliamentary Service (Remuneration) Amendment (Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services) Determination 2019 applies to the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services, a key administrative entity supporting the operations of the Australian Parliament. This amendment determination, made under section 63 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, adjusts the remuneration and conditions of appointment for the Secretary. Specifically, it sets the Secretary's base salary at $310,370 per annum and total remuneration at $443,370 per annum, effective from 1 July 2019. This legislative instrument impacts the individual in the role of Secretary at the Department of Parliamentary Services, thereby affecting the remuneration package offered to this position within the Commonwealth jurisdiction. The amendment does not extend to other roles or entities, nor does it impose any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the specified remuneration figures.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of this Determination establish the remuneration for the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services. Specifically, Clause 2.1 sets the base salary at $310,370 per annum and the total remuneration at $443,370 per annum (Clause 2.1). This clause repeals and replaces previous clauses to ensure the remuneration is accurately reflected. This determination is effective from 1 July 2019, as stated in the Commencement clause (Clause 1). The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act are primarily concerned with the financial compensation of the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services. By specifying the base salary and total remuneration, the Act ensures that the Secretary is compensated in accordance with the stipulated amounts, as outlined in Clause 2.1. This determination is made under subsection 63(1) of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, which mandates that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate must consider the advice of the Remuneration Tribunal before making such amendments. In terms of potential offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, the Determination does not explicitly outline any penalties for non-compliance with the remuneration stipulations. However, any failure to adhere to the set remuneration amounts could potentially lead to legal challenges or administrative consequences. Given that this Determination is made under the authority of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, non-compliance might be subject to the general penalties or remedies available under that Act. Nevertheless, the Determination itself does not specify particular penalties for breaches.