STATUTORY RULES
1972 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH ACT 1949-1968.*
I, THE 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 1949-1968.
Dated this twelfth day of October, 1972.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Education and 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 by omitting the words “Twenty-one dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Twenty-five dollars”.
Appointment &c., of officers.
2. Regulation 6 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Nine thousand three hundred and ten dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Sixteen thousand three hundred and seventeen dollars”.
Application.
3. The rate specified in regulation 5 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations as amended by these Regulations applies in relation to travelling allowance paid or payable to the Chairman or another member of a State Committee in respect of the twenty-fourth day of January, 1972, or any subsequent day.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† 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; and 1967, No. 138.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1972 No. 171, made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1949-1968, was enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia to amend existing regulations pertaining to allowances and appointments within the framework of scientific research and industry. The regulations were introduced to address gaps in the financial provisions for members of State Committees involved in scientific research, ensuring that allowances were appropriately updated to reflect current economic conditions. The objective of these amendments, as stated within the text, is to adjust the monetary compensation for the services rendered by members of State Committees, thereby maintaining their incentive and capability to contribute effectively to scientific and industrial research endeavours. This legislative instrument was enacted by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council.
Scope and Application
The Science and Industry Research Regulations 1972, made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1949-1968, apply to the administration and operation of State Committees established to support scientific research and industrial development within Australia. These regulations specifically address the financial allowances and appointments related to the State Committees, thereby affecting individuals who serve as members of these committees, including the Chairman. The scope of these regulations is national, applying across all states and territories within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations amend previous allowances, such as increasing the travelling allowance for committee members and adjusting the salary for appointed officers. These changes are effective from the 24th of January 1972, and apply to any subsequent payments made to the affected members and officers. The regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the adjustments mentioned, and the application of these regulations is further clarified by subordinate instruments, as evidenced by the numerous amendments listed.
Key Provisions
The Science and Industry Research Regulations 1972 (C1972L00171) primarily serve to amend the existing Science and Industry Research Regulations, specifically concerning financial allowances and appointments. Regulation 1 amends Regulation 5 of the original Regulations by increasing the travelling allowance payable to members of a State Committee from twenty-one dollars to twenty-five dollars. Regulation 2 modifies Regulation 6 to increase the salary of appointed officers from nine thousand three hundred and ten dollars to sixteen thousand three hundred and seventeen dollars. Regulation 3 specifies that the amended rate of the travelling allowance applies from the twenty-fourth day of January 1972 onwards.
These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the entities governed by the Science and Industry Research Act 1949-1968. The amended travelling allowance of twenty-five dollars per day must be paid to members of State Committees for their travel expenses, while the new salary of sixteen thousand three hundred and seventeen dollars must be provided to appointed officers. These financial stipulations ensure that the individuals involved in scientific research and industry activities are compensated appropriately for their contributions and duties.
Failure to comply with the financial provisions set out in these Regulations could potentially lead to legal consequences. Although the Regulations do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Science and Industry Research Act 1949-1968, under which these Regulations are made, may result in fines or other civil or criminal penalties as prescribed by the Act. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, and could be pursued under the broader legal framework established by the Act.