REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL
Explanatory Statement: Determination 2010/13
Specified Statutory Officers – Remuneration and Allowances
- The Remuneration Tribunal has inquired into and determined the remuneration and significantly related matters for certain holders of public office, as it is empowered to do by the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.
- In making this determination the Tribunal has informed itself through consultation in accordance with established practice.
PART 1 – GENERAL
3. Part 1 specifies the authority for and the date of effect of the determination and revokes and supersedes the previous principal Determination 2009/15 (as amended) applying to the Offices covered by this Determination. The Part also contains definitions of certain words used in the Determination.
PART 2 – REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS
4. Table 1 of Clause 2.1 provides increased Base Salary and Total Remuneration effective on and from 1 August 2010 for the Specified Statutory Offices listed in the Table. The rates in the superseded Determination 2009/15 have been increased by 4.1% per cent (rounded) following a review of remuneration.
5. Clauses 2.5 and 2.6 have been updated by increasing the amount for business related vehicle usage from $3,500 to $3,750 per annum. The rates are based on the kilometre allowance for business use of a motor vehicle.
6. Other provisions in Part 2 remain substantively unchanged from those contained in Determination 2009/15.
PART 3 – OFFICIAL TRAVEL
7. Part 3 sets out the official travel provisions. The provisions of this Part remain substantively unchanged from those contained in Determination 2009/15.
PART 4 – COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF OFFICE
8. Part 4 sets out the compensation for early loss of office provisions. The provisions of this Part remain substantively unchanged from those contained in Determination 2009/15.
PART 5 – RECREATION LEAVE
9. Part 5 sets out the recreation leave provisions. The provisions of this Part remain substantively unchanged from those contained in Determination 2009/15.
Authority: Sub-sections 7(3) and 7(4) of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973
Overview
The Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2010/13, enacted under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973, addresses the remuneration and allowances for specified statutory officers in Australia. The determination was introduced to provide updated remuneration rates and allowances for certain public office holders. The Remuneration Tribunal, established under the Act, conducted the necessary consultations and reviews to determine the updated rates. This determination aims to ensure that the remuneration of these public officers is reflective of current economic conditions and practices. The 2010 determination revises the previous principal determination, 2009/15, by increasing the base salary and total remuneration by 4.1 percent, among other minor adjustments to allowances. The determination also maintains consistency with previous provisions in areas such as official travel, compensation for early loss of office, and recreation leave.
Scope and Application
The Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2010/13 Specified Statutory Officers – Remuneration and Allowances applies to holders of public office, as authorised by the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973. This determination outlines the remuneration, allowances, and other related matters for these public office holders, reflecting an increase in base salary and total remuneration effective from 1 August 2010. The rates for business-related vehicle usage have also been updated, and other provisions concerning official travel, compensation for loss of office, and recreation leave remain unchanged from the previous determination. The Act applies nationally across Australia, and its provisions are enforced through subordinate instruments as necessary. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this particular determination, though specific offices and their remuneration are detailed in the attached table.
Key Provisions
The Determination 2010/13 by the Remuneration Tribunal (sections 3-9) outlines the remuneration and related allowances for specified statutory officers, effective from 1 August 2010. This determination, under the authority of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973, supersedes the previous Determination 2009/15, and includes updated rates and allowances. Specifically, the Base Salary and Total Remuneration for the offices listed in Table 1 of Clause 2.1 have been increased by 4.1 percent, reflecting a thorough review of remuneration. The business-related vehicle usage allowance has also been adjusted from $3,500 to $3,750 per annum, based on the kilometre allowance for business use of a motor vehicle.
The obligations imposed by this Act require specified statutory officers to adhere to the updated remuneration and allowance rates as outlined. This includes accepting the increased Base Salary and Total Remuneration rates, as well as the new business-related vehicle usage allowance. The officers must ensure their remuneration packages reflect these changes, and any discrepancies must be rectified in accordance with the stipulated rates. Additionally, the officers must comply with the unchanged provisions related to official travel, compensation for loss of office, and recreation leave, which remain as per the previous determination.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this determination can result in legal consequences. While the determination does not explicitly list specific offences or penalties, breaches of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973 may attract penalties under that Act. For instance, non-compliance could be viewed as an administrative breach, leading to corrective actions or further legal proceedings. It is important for the officers to ensure full adherence to the updated rates to avoid any potential repercussions.