Statutory Rules
1973 No. 287
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PIPELINE AUTHORITY ACT 1973.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Pipeline Authority Act 1973.
Dated this eighteenth day of December, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
R. F. X. CONNOR
Minister of State for Minerals and Energy.
PIPELINE AUTHORITY (REMUNERATION AND ALLOWANCES) REGULATIONS
Citation.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Pipeline Authority (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations.
Remuneration and annual allowance of Executive Member.
2. In respect of any period of office before 1 January 1974, the rate of remuneration payable to the Executive Member is $26,700 per year and the rate of annual allowance payable to the Executive Member is $1,200.
Remuneration of part-time members.
3. In respect of any period of office before 1 January 1974, the rate of remuneration payable to a member of the Authority other than the Executive member—
(a) in the case of the Chairman—$6,450 per year; and
(b) in the case of a part-time member other than the Chairman who is not an officer of the Australian Public Service—$2,600 per year.
Travelling allowance of members.
4. (1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), where a member of the Authority (other than the Executive Member) is, in the course of performing his duties, necessarily absent overnight from the city in which he normally resides, travelling allowance is payable to him at the rate of $28 per day.
(2) Travelling allowance payable under this regulation is in addition to, and does not include, the cost of conveyance.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 19 December 1973.
Overview
The Pipeline Authority (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations 1973 were enacted under the Pipeline Authority Act 1973. These regulations were introduced to provide specific details about the remuneration and allowances for members of the Pipeline Authority, particularly focusing on the Executive Member and other part-time members. The objective was to ensure that the members of the Authority, which is responsible for the administration and regulation of pipeline activities, were adequately compensated for their services. Enacted by the Governor-General on advice from the Executive Council, these regulations set out the financial entitlements for members of the Authority, including annual allowances and travel allowances, to ensure that they could perform their duties effectively without financial disincentives.
Scope and Application
The Pipeline Authority (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations pertain to the remuneration and allowances for members of the Pipeline Authority, including the Executive Member and part-time members, specifically for periods before 1 January 1974. These Regulations set forth the financial compensation for the Executive Member at $26,700 per year, with an additional annual allowance of $1,200, while part-time members, including the Chairman, are compensated at $6,450 and $2,600 per year respectively. Furthermore, the Regulations provide for a travelling allowance of $28 per day for part-time members who are necessarily absent overnight from their usual place of residence while performing their duties, with this allowance not including the cost of conveyance. These provisions are made under the authority of the Pipeline Authority Act 1973 and apply within the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Key Provisions
The Pipeline Authority (Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations set out the financial provisions for the members of the Pipeline Authority. According to Regulation 2, the Executive Member was entitled to an annual remuneration of $26,700 and an annual allowance of $1,200 for any period of office prior to 1 January 1974. Regulation 3 specifies that the Chairman received $6,450 per year, while other part-time members who were not officers of the Australian Public Service received $2,600 per year. Regulation 4 outlines the travel allowance, stating that members (excluding the Executive Member) who were away from their normal city of residence overnight while performing their duties were entitled to a travelling allowance of $28 per day. This allowance was to be paid in addition to the cost of conveyance.
The Regulations impose financial obligations on the Pipeline Authority to pay specific remuneration and allowances to its members based on their roles and the dates of their service. These obligations include the payment of the annual remuneration and allowances as specified in Regulations 2 and 3, and the payment of the travelling allowance as per Regulation 4. The Regulations ensure that the members of the Authority are adequately compensated for their services and any necessary travel incurred in the course of their duties.
Failure to comply with the financial obligations set out in the Regulations could lead to breaches that might be subject to civil or administrative consequences, although the specific provisions for such breaches are not detailed within the text provided. The Regulations do not explicitly list offences or penalties for non-compliance, but it is implied that failure to adhere to the specified remuneration and allowance structures could result in legal repercussions or the need for rectification by the Pipeline Authority.