STATUTORY RULES
1972 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PIG INDUSTRY RESEARCH ACT 1971.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Pig Industry Research Act 1971.
Dated this fourteenth day of July, 1972.
Rohan Delacombe
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(SGD.) IAN SINCLAIR.
Minister of State for Primary Industry.
Amendments of the Pig Industry Research Regulations†
Remuneration.
1. Regulation 3 of the Pig Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulations:—
“(2.) Subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, there is payable to a member, a deputy of a member or an adviser for each day on which he is engaged, with the approval of the Committee, on business of the Committee—
(a) if the duration of the period during which he is so engaged on that day is less than three hours—a fee of Twenty dollars; or
(b) in any other case—a fee of Thirty-five dollars.
“(3.) Where a member, a deputy of a member or an adviser—
(a) attends, on a day, a meeting of the Committee: and
(b) is also, on the same day, engaged, with the approval of the Committee, for a period on other business of the Committee,
a fee is not payable to him in accordance with the last preceding sub-regulation in respect of the period referred to in paragraph (b) of this sub-regulation but the fee payable to him in respect of that day in accordance with sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation is the fee that would he payable to him in respect of that day, if on that day, he had in addition to the meeting referred to in paragraph (a) of this sub-regulation, also attended a meeting of the Committee during the period referred to in paragraph (b) of this sub-regulation.”.
Travelling and other allowances.
2. Regulation 4 of the Pig Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Twenty-one dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Twenty-five dollars”.
Repeal of regulation 5.
3. Regulation 5 of the Pig Industry Research Regulations is repealed.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 64.
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Application.
4. The rate specified in regulation 4 of the Pig Industry Research Regulations as amended by these Regulations applies in relation to travelling allowance paid or payable to a member, a deputy of a member or an adviser in respect of the twenty-fourth day of January, 1972, or any subsequent day.
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Overview
The Pig Industry Research Regulations 1972, issued under the Pig Industry Research Act 1971, were enacted to regulate the payment of fees and allowances to members, deputies of members, and advisers engaged in the business of the Pig Industry Research Committee. The Regulations were created to ensure that the financial compensation for their work is clearly defined and updated as necessary. This legislation was developed by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The intent behind these regulations is to provide a clear framework for remuneration and allowances, ensuring that those involved in the research activities receive fair compensation for their time and efforts. The policy objective is to support the effective functioning of the Pig Industry Research Committee by providing necessary financial incentives and clarity to its members and their deputies.
Scope and Application
The Pig Industry Research Regulations 1972, made under the Pig Industry Research Act 1971, pertain specifically to members, deputies of members, and advisers of the Pig Industry Research Committee. These regulations outline the remuneration and allowances payable to these individuals for their engagement in committee business, including daily fees and travel allowances. The amendments to the regulations, such as the adjustment in fees and the increase in travel allowance rates, are effective from the twenty-fourth day of January 1972 onwards. Notably, the regulations do not specify a particular geographic scope beyond the national level, implying their applicability across Australia. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, suggesting a broad application within the stipulated framework. The authority to extend or restrict the application of these regulations may be further defined through subordinate instruments, although this specific legislative instrument does not elaborate on such provisions.
Key Provisions
The Pig Industry Research Regulations, as amended, primarily modify the remuneration and allowances for members, deputies, and advisers involved in the business of the Committee under the Pig Industry Research Act 1971. Regulation 3 revises the fee structure for those engaged in Committee business, setting a daily fee of twenty dollars if the engagement lasts less than three hours and thirty-five dollars otherwise (subsection 3(2)). If a member, deputy, or adviser attends a Committee meeting and is also engaged in other Committee business on the same day, no additional fee is charged for the other business, but the fee for the day is calculated as if they had attended a second meeting (subsection 3(3)). Regulation 4 updates the travelling allowance from twenty-one dollars to twenty-five dollars (subsection 4(1)). Regulation 5 is repealed, removing any previous provisions it may have contained.
These amendments impose specific obligations on the parties involved. Members, deputies, and advisers must now adhere to the updated fee structure for their engagement in Committee business. This includes ensuring that any engagement lasting less than three hours is appropriately compensated at the reduced rate, and that if they are involved in both a meeting and other business on the same day, they only receive the higher fee as if they had attended two meetings. Additionally, the allowance for travel expenses has been increased, and the new rate applies from the twenty-fourth day of January, 1972, onwards.
Breach of the amended regulations could result in non-compliance with the updated remuneration and allowance provisions. While the specific penalties or consequences for such breaches are not detailed in the regulations themselves, non-compliance could potentially lead to disputes or claims regarding the correct remuneration or allowances owed, which might be pursued through civil or administrative processes under relevant laws. The precise legal outcomes would depend on the context and interpretation of the regulations within the broader legislative framework.