Statutory Rules
1977 No. 224
REGULATIONS UNDER THE SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH ACT 1949*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Science and Industry Research Act 1949.
Dated this eighteenth day of November 1977.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. J. WEBSTER
Minister of State for Science
AMENDMENTS OF THE SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH REGULATIONS†
Travelling allowance payable to members of a State Committee
1. Regulation 5 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-regulation (2) and substituting the following paragraphs:
“ (a) he were a member, being a member appointed by the Governor-General, of the Council of the National Library of Australia; and
(b) that absence were an absence of such a member of the Council of the National Library of Australia from his home.”; and
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 24 November 1977.
† Statutory Rules 1949, No, 105 as amended by Statutory Rules 1951, No. 121; 1953, No. 66; 1954, No. 41; 1955, No. 35; 1956. No. 46; 1957, No. 51; 1960, No. 54; 1961, No. 50; 1963, No. 125; 1965, No. 24; 1967, No. 138; 1972, No. 171; 1973, No. 225; 1974, No. 33; 1976, Nos. 72 and 244; and 1977, Nos. 85 and 120.
(b) by omitting sub-regulation (3) and substituting the following sub-regulation:
“ (3) For the purposes of sub-regulation (2), the relevant determination of the Remuneration Tribunal is Determination Number 1977/10.”.
Appointment &c, of officers
2. Regulation 6 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting “ $27,863 ” and substituting “ $28,420 ”.
Commencement
3. The amendments effected by regulation 1 shall be deemed to have come into operation on 1 June 1977.
Overview
The Science and Industry Research Regulations 1977, enacted by the Governor-General, address issues related to the administration and financial allowances of state committees under the Science and Industry Research Act 1949. These regulations were designed to ensure that the allowances and appointments within the state committees are updated in accordance with current remuneration standards set by the Remuneration Tribunal. The policy objective is to provide a structured and fair remuneration framework for members of the state committees, ensuring they are adequately compensated for their service. The amendments specifically target the adjustment of allowances for members of the Council of the National Library of Australia and update the appointment terms to reflect the latest remuneration determination.
Scope and Application
The Science and Industry Research Regulations 1977, made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1949, apply to members of state committees involved in scientific research and industry initiatives within Australia. These regulations specifically amend the allowance payable to members of a State Committee, updating the conditions under which a travelling allowance is granted. The amendment adjusts the criteria for eligibility and the relevant remuneration determination, which now references Determination Number 1977/10 by the Remuneration Tribunal. Additionally, the regulations address the remuneration of officers involved in these committees, increasing the specified amount from $27,863 to $28,420. These regulations have a nationwide scope, impacting all states and territories within the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendments are effective as of 1 June 1977, and further details or modifications to the application of these regulations may be specified through subordinate instruments issued under the authority of the Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations, as amended, relate to the allowance payable to members of a State Committee (regulation 5) and the remuneration of officers (regulation 6). Specifically, regulation 5 modifies the conditions under which a travelling allowance is payable to members of a State Committee, clarifying the eligibility criteria and referencing a specific determination of the Remuneration Tribunal (regulation 5(2) and (3)). Regulation 6 updates the remuneration figure for officers involved in the administration of these Regulations.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on parties involved with the Science and Industry Research Act 1949. For example, they require that any travelling allowance paid to a member of a State Committee must be in accordance with the updated criteria set out in regulation 5(2). Additionally, any officers appointed under these Regulations must now be remunerated at the updated rate specified in regulation 6. These obligations ensure that the allowances and remunerations are correctly administered in line with current determinations and rates.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations could result in legal consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Science and Industry Research Act 1949 or related Regulations could potentially lead to civil or criminal liability under the principal Act. Given that the principal Act carries potential penalties for non-compliance, it is prudent for parties governed by these Regulations to adhere strictly to their provisions to avoid any adverse consequences.