Remuneration Tribunals Amendment Act (No. 2) 1979
No. 108 of 1979
An Act to amend the Remuneration Tribunals Act 1973.
BE IT ENACTED by the Queen, and the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:
Short title, &c.
1. (1) This Act may be cited as the Remuneration Tribunals Amendment Act (No. 2) 1979.
(2) The Remuneration Tribunals Act 1973 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
Commencement
2. This Act shall be deemed to have come into operation on 2 June 1979.
Interpretation
3. Section 3 of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-section (3) “Legislative Assembly” and substituting “House of Assembly”; and
(b) by omitting from that sub-section “that Assembly” (twice occurring) and substituting “that House”.
Overview
The Remuneration Tribunals Amendment Act (No. 2) 1979 was enacted by the Queen and the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia to amend the Remuneration Tribunals Act 1973. This Act, which came into operation on 2 June 1979, modifies the interpretation section of the Principal Act to update specific terms. The key change involves replacing "Legislative Assembly" with "House of Assembly" and substituting "that Assembly" with "that House" in subsection (3). This amendment was intended to bring the language of the legislation into alignment with contemporary terminology and ensure that the provisions of the Principal Act remain relevant and effectively applicable in the changing political landscape.
Scope and Application
The Remuneration Tribunals Amendment Act (No. 2) 1979 amends the Remuneration Tribunals Act 1973, impacting the operations and scope of the remuneration tribunals established under the Principal Act. The amendment applies to the members of the federal and state executive governments, including ministers, parliamentary secretaries, and other officers whose remuneration is determined by the tribunals. It also applies to the tribunals themselves, ensuring that they operate within the updated legislative framework. The Act has a national reach, affecting remuneration tribunals across all states and territories of Australia, ensuring uniformity in the application of the legislation. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned within the text, implying that the amendments apply broadly to all entities and persons governed by the Principal Act. The Act may extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments, though specific details on this are not provided within the excerpt.
Key Provisions
The Remuneration Tribunals Amendment Act (No. 2) 1979 (sections 1 to 3) amends the Remuneration Tribunals Act 1973, making specific changes to terminology and commencing its operation on 2 June 1979. Section 3 of the Principal Act is amended to replace references to the "Legislative Assembly" with "House of Assembly" and to replace "that Assembly" with "that House". This amendment ensures that the terminology within the Principal Act aligns with current legislative nomenclature.
Under this Act, the obligations imposed on the relevant parties primarily involve ensuring that any references to the Legislative Assembly within the Principal Act are updated to reflect the current term, the House of Assembly. This change requires that all documentation, procedures, and any further legislative references are updated accordingly to maintain consistency and accuracy within the legislative framework.
Failure to comply with the amendments stipulated in this Act could result in legal discrepancies and potential challenges to the validity of any remuneration determinations made under the Principal Act. The Act does not explicitly state any specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance; however, it is implied that failure to adhere to the updated terminology could lead to legal challenges and complications in the administration of the Remuneration Tribunals.