Therapeutic Goods Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1973 No. 76, enacted under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1966, address the need for updated remuneration for members of Committees involved in the oversight of therapeutic goods. The regulations, made by the Governor-General in accordance with advice from the Federal Executive Council, specifically modify the remuneration and allowances for committee members. The policy objective appears to be ensuring that committee members receive appropriate compensation for their roles, thereby maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the regulatory process. These regulations aim to apply from 24 January 1972 onwards, reflecting an adjustment to the financial compensation for the roles involved in therapeutic goods regulation.

Scope and Application

The Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1973, made under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1966, pertain to the remuneration and allowances of members of committees established to oversee the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia. These regulations apply to individuals who are appointed as members of such committees, specifically concerning the allowances they receive for their services. The amendments adjust the travelling allowance for the Chairman and members of these committees, effective from 24 January 1972 onwards. These regulations have a national reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and are intended to ensure that committee members are appropriately compensated for their time and efforts in the regulation of therapeutic goods, thereby maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the regulatory process. The amendments are confined to the specific alteration of financial allowances and do not extend to other aspects of the committees' functions or the broader scope of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1966.

Key Provisions

The primary operative section of these Regulations (section 1) amends the existing Therapeutic Goods Regulations by modifying the remuneration and allowances for members of Committees. Specifically, it updates the amount of the allowance from twenty-one dollars to twenty-five dollars. This change pertains to the allowance outlined in paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (4) of regulation 25 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations, which deals with the allowances provided to the Chairman or a member of a Committee. These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the parties or entities they govern. For example, they establish a new rate of twenty-five dollars as the travelling allowance for the Chairman or a member of a Committee, effective from the twenty-fourth day of January 1972, or any subsequent date. This amendment ensures that the allowances are updated to reflect any changes in the economic conditions or cost of living adjustments that may have occurred since the previous rate was set. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences outlined in these Regulations for breach of the amended allowances. However, any failure to comply with the updated allowances as stipulated in the Regulations could potentially lead to disputes or claims for underpayment if the allowances are not correctly applied. The Regulations do not specify any maximum penalties for non-compliance, but any breaches may be subject to review and potential legal action under the broader provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1966.