Waterside Workers Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1935, No. 9, issued under the Transport Workers Act 1928-1929, address the need to amend the Waterside Workers Regulations to ensure fair compensation for members of Waterside Employment Committees. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, the regulation seeks to rectify the issue of inadequate remuneration for committee members' attendance at meetings, which was previously inadequate and in need of adjustment. The policy objective is to provide appropriate financial recognition for the time and effort expended by committee members in their regulatory duties, thereby ensuring the effective functioning of these committees in managing waterside workers' affairs. This legislative instrument reflects the commitment to maintaining equitable and functional labour practices within the transport sector.

Scope and Application

The Transport Workers Act 1928-1929, as amended by the Statutory Rules of 1935 No. 9, applies to members of Waterside Employment Committees, excluding the Chairman, who are entitled to receive a specified fee for attending meetings held after the 12th of April 1934. The regulation modifies the previous fees structure, setting the payment at one pound one shilling for each day of attendance. The scope of this Act is jurisdictional, operating within the Commonwealth of Australia and affecting the conduct and compensation of members involved in waterside employment committees. The regulation directly affects the financial arrangements for these committee members, providing a clear monetary incentive for their participation in committee meetings. No exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are stated within the text, and the application of the Act is limited to the specified payment structure for committee members’ attendance.

Key Provisions

The principal operative section of this regulation (Regulation 9a) mandates that fees be paid to each member of a Waterside Employment Committee, excluding the Chairman, for their attendance at committee meetings held after 12 April 1934. Specifically, each attending member is to receive a sum of One pound one shilling for each day they attend a meeting (section 9a). This amendment replaces the previous Regulation 9a of the Waterside Workers Regulations. The Act imposes an obligation on employers to ensure that the specified fees are paid to the relevant committee members for each meeting they attend, as per the new regulation. Employers must adhere to this financial requirement to comply with the legislative mandate, ensuring that committee members are appropriately compensated for their time and participation in committee affairs. Failure to comply with the financial obligations set out in this regulation could result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within this statutory rule, under the overarching Transport Workers Act 1928-1929, breaches of regulations can lead to fines or other penalties as determined by the relevant authorities. The exact nature and extent of the penalties would depend on the severity and circumstances of the breach, but they could include civil or criminal repercussions as per the broader legislative framework.