SALARIES (STATUTORY OFFICES) ADJUSTMENT (No. 2).
No. 115 of 1964.
An Act to increase the Salaries payable to the Holders of certain Statutory Offices.
[Assented to 23rd November, 1964.]
BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title.
1. This Act may be cited as the Salaries (Statutory Offices) Adjustment Act (No. 2) 1964.
Commencement.
2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent but the amendments made by this Act shall be deemed to have taken effect on the first day of November, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-four.
Amendment of certain Acts.
3.—(1.) The Acts specified in the first column of the First Schedule to this Act (being Acts fixing the salaries payable to the holders of the offices respectively specified in the second column of that Schedule) are amended as respectively specified in the third column of that Schedule.
(2.) Section one hundred and eighty-two of the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1963, as amended by the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1964, the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act (No. 2) 1964 and the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act (No. 3) 1964, is amended by omitting the words “Fifty thousand” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifty-seven thousand”.
Citation of Acts.
4.—(1.) An Act specified in the first column of the Second Schedule to this Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited in the manner specified in the second column of that Schedule opposite to the reference to that Act in the first column.
(2.) Section one of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1964 is amended by omitting sub-section (3.).
(3.) Section one of the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act (No. 3) 1964 is amended by omitting sub-section (4.).
THE SCHEDULES.
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FIRST SCHEDULE. Section 3.
First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
Acts amended. | Offices. | Amendments. |
Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1961, as amended by the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1964 | Senior Commissioner..... | Section 16— Omit from sub-section (1.) “Four thousand four hundred “, insert “Five thousand two hundred” |
| Commissioner.......... | Section 16— Omit from sub-section (1.) “Three thousand eight hundred and seventy-five “, insert “Four thousand seven hundred” |
| Conciliator............ | Section 21— Omit from sub-section (1.) “Three thousand four hundred and sixty-five”, insert “Four thousand two hundred” |
Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1960 | Public Service Arbitrator | Section 7— Omit from sub-section (1.) “Five thousand nine hundred”, insert “Seven thousand five hundred” |
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SECOND SCHEDULE. Section 4
First Column. | Second Column. |
Acts amended. | Citations. |
Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1961, as amended by the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1964 | Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1964 |
Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1963, as amended by the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1964, the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act (No. 2) 1964 and the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act (No. 3) 1964 | Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1964 |
Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1960......... | Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1964 |
Overview
The Salaries (Statutory Offices) Adjustment Act (No. 2) 1964 was enacted to address the need for increasing the salaries of holders of certain statutory offices. The Act was assented to on 23rd November 1964 and came into operation on the same date, with the amendments deemed to have taken effect from the first day of November 1964. This legislation was passed by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia. The primary objective of this Act was to amend the salaries payable to the holders of specified offices as outlined in the schedules attached to the Act, ensuring that the remuneration reflects the current economic conditions and the responsibilities associated with these positions.
The Act amends various legislative instruments, including the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1961, the Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1960, and the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1963, to adjust the salaries of senior commissioners, commissioners, conciliators, and public service arbitrators. Additionally, it provides for the citation of the amended Acts and removes certain subsections that are no longer necessary. The adjustments were aimed at ensuring that the remuneration for these statutory roles is adequate and commensurate with their duties.
Scope and Application
The Salaries (Statutory Offices) Adjustment (No. 2) Act 1964 is a Commonwealth Act that amends the salaries of certain statutory office holders by increasing their remuneration. The Act applies to the holders of specific statutory offices listed in the First Schedule, including the Senior Commissioner, Commissioner, Conciliator under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1961, as amended by the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1964, and the Public Service Arbitrator under the Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1960. The amendments specify the new salary amounts for these positions. Additionally, the Act makes adjustments to the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act 1936–1963, as amended by several other Acts, by altering specific income figures. The Act extends its application to the entire Commonwealth of Australia and is effective from the day it receives Royal Assent, with the amendments deemed to have taken effect from 1 November 1964. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in the primary Act, although subordinate instruments may further extend or restrict the application of the amendments.
Key Provisions
The Salaries (Statutory Offices) Adjustment Act (No. 2) 1964 is a piece of legislation that seeks to adjust the salaries payable to the holders of certain statutory offices. Section 1 provides that this Act may be cited as the Salaries (Statutory Offices) Adjustment Act (No. 2) 1964, and Section 2 specifies that the Act shall come into operation on the day it receives Royal Assent, with amendments deemed to take effect from 1 November 1964. The primary purpose of this Act, as outlined in Section 3, is to amend certain existing Acts to adjust the salaries of various statutory office holders.
Section 3 of the Act specifies which Acts are amended and details the new salary figures for the office holders. For instance, the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904–1961 is amended to increase the salary of the Senior Commissioner from £4,400 to £5,200 and the salary of the Commissioner from £3,875 to £4,700. Similarly, the Public Service Arbitration Act 1920–1960 is amended to increase the salary of the Public Service Arbitrator from £5,900 to £7,500. These amendments are detailed in the First Schedule of the Act.
The obligations imposed by this Act primarily concern the adjustment of salaries as specified in the First Schedule. The relevant government departments and entities must ensure that the new salary rates are reflected in the payments made to the office holders. Additionally, Section 4 of the Act addresses the citation of certain amended Acts, ensuring that they are correctly referenced in legal and administrative contexts.
Regarding consequences for non-compliance, the Act itself does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. However, the failure to implement the salary adjustments as specified could potentially lead to legal challenges or disputes regarding the rightful remuneration of the office holders. It is worth noting that while the Act does not detail penalties, any non-compliance with statutory requirements could be subject to general legal repercussions under relevant employment or administrative laws.