REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL
Explanatory Statement: Determination 2011/02
Remuneration and Allowances for Holders of Public Office and Members of Parliament
1. The Remuneration Tribunal has inquired into and determined the remuneration and significantly related matters for members of parliament and public office holders, as it is empowered to do by the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.
2. In making this determination the Tribunal has informed itself through consultation in accordance with established practice.
3. Any retrospective application of this determination is in accordance with subsection 12(2) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 as it does not affect the rights of a person (other than the Commonwealth or an authority of the Commonwealth) to that person’s disadvantage, nor does it impose any liability on such a person.
PART 1 – FULL-TIME OFFICES
4. Clause 1.1 specifies the Principal Determination (Number 10 of 2010 as amended) for the purposes of Part 1 of the Determination.
5. Clauses 1.2 and 1.3 delete all reference to remuneration for The Hon John Hannaford, Examiner, Australian Crime Commission.
PART 2 – MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT – TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE
6. Clause 2.1 specifies the Principal Determination (Number 9 of 2010) for the purposes of Part 2 of the Determination.
7. Clauses 2.2 to 2.3 increase the maximum number of overnight stays per year that travelling allowance is payable to those members representing the largest electorates (in terms of area), with immediate effect – that is, the full 90 nights is available in the 2010/11 financial year.
Authority: Sub-sections 7(1), 7(3) and 7(4) of
the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.