Pig Industry Research Regulations

Overview

The Pig Industry Research Regulations 1972 were enacted under the authority of the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council to provide a legislative framework for the Pig Industry Research Act 1971. The Act itself was introduced to address a need for structured research and development in the pig industry, aiming to enhance productivity and sustainability within the sector. The regulations detail the financial arrangements for members, deputies, and advisers of the Pig Industry Research Committee, including daily attendance fees, travelling allowances, and other allowances, thereby ensuring that the committee can operate effectively without undue financial burden on its members. These regulations were designed to support the policy objective of fostering a research-oriented approach to improving the pig industry, by providing clear guidelines on the compensation and allowances for those involved in the research activities. The Pig Industry Research Regulations 1972 thus play a crucial role in facilitating the operations of the committee established under the Pig Industry Research Act 1971, ensuring that research activities can be conducted efficiently and effectively.

Scope and Application

The Pig Industry Research Regulations 1972, made under the Pig Industry Research Act 1971, apply to members, deputies of members, and advisers appointed to the Committee, provided they are not members of the Parliament of the Commonwealth or a state, officers of the Public Service of the Commonwealth, or officers of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization. These Regulations cover the remuneration and allowances for individuals who attend Committee meetings or perform approved business, both domestically and internationally, on or after August 1, 1971. Members, deputies, and advisers are entitled to daily fees for their attendance at meetings or engagement in Committee business, with additional allowances for travel and other expenses when required to be absent overnight from their residence for such duties. These Regulations extend the application of the Act by detailing the financial arrangements for those involved in the Pig Industry Research Committee's activities.

Key Provisions

The Pig Industry Research Regulations (Regulations) were made under the Pig Industry Research Act 1971 and provide detailed provisions regarding the remuneration and allowances payable to members, deputies, and advisers of the Committee. According to Regulation 3, members, deputies, and advisers are entitled to a fee for attending meetings of the Committee. If a meeting lasts less than three hours, they receive a fee of $20, and for meetings longer than three hours, they receive $35. Similarly, Regulation 4 specifies that if members, deputies, or advisers are engaged in Committee business and must be absent from their place of residence overnight, they are entitled to a travelling allowance of $21 per day. If they are engaged in business outside Australia and the Territories, they are entitled to allowances equivalent to those of a Second Division officer of the Public Service of the Commonwealth. The Regulations impose obligations on the parties involved, primarily focusing on the payment of fees and allowances as outlined. Members, deputies, and advisers must ensure they attend meetings of the Committee or engage in business activities with its approval to be eligible for these payments. The Committee, on the other hand, is responsible for approving the engagement of these individuals in business activities and ensuring timely payment of the stipulated fees and allowances. Additionally, Regulation 5 clarifies that these provisions apply to activities occurring on or after August 1, 1971, establishing a clear timeline for the implementation of these financial obligations. Breaches of the obligations and requirements set forth in the Regulations may result in civil or administrative consequences, although the specific penalties are not explicitly stated in the text. Typically, failure to adhere to the payment of fees and allowances as outlined could lead to disputes or claims from the affected parties. However, the Regulations do not explicitly mention criminal or civil penalties for non-compliance. Nonetheless, it is reasonable to infer that legal action could be taken in cases of non-compliance, potentially leading to court-ordered payments or other remedies to rectify the breach of these financial obligations.