STATUTORY RULES.
1939. No. 16.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE WHEAT INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE ACT 1938.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Wheat Industry Assistance Act 1938.
Dated this second day of March, 1939.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce.
Wheat Industry Assistance (Fees and Expenses) Regulations.
Citation.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Wheat Industry Assistance (Fees and Expenses) Regulations.
Commencement.
2. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the second day of December, 1938.
Application.
3. These Regulations shall not apply to any member who is an officer of the Public Service of the Commonwealth.
Definitions.
4. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“member” means a member of the Wheat Stabilization advisory Committee constituted under the Wheat Industry Assistance Act 1938, and includes a deputy of a member whilst acting as such.
Fee payable to members of Committee.
5. Each member shall be paid a fee of Three pounds three shillings in respect of each day upon which he attends, a meeting of the Committee.
Travelling expenses payable to members of Committee.
6.—(1.) Where any member is obliged to be absent from his home overnight, in connexion with attendance at any meeting of the Committee, he shall be paid travelling expenses at the rate of One pound ten shillings per day for the period during which he is so absent from home.
(2.) In addition to the allowance specified in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, each member shall be reimbursed the cost of conveyance actually and necessarily incurred in travelling in order to attend the meeting.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1939.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
397.—8/27.1.1939.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Wheat Industry Assistance (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 1939 were introduced to provide specific guidance on the payment of fees and expenses to members of the Wheat Stabilization Advisory Committee under the Wheat Industry Assistance Act 1938. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations were designed to ensure that members of the Wheat Stabilization Advisory Committee were appropriately compensated for their time and travel expenses incurred in attending committee meetings. This was a critical measure to support the committee's functioning and effectiveness in advising on matters related to the wheat industry. The regulations establish clear criteria for the fees payable to committee members for their attendance at meetings and for travel expenses when members need to stay away from home, ensuring that they are adequately remunerated for their service.
Scope and Application
The Wheat Industry Assistance (Fees and Expenses) Regulations were made under the Wheat Industry Assistance Act 1938 and apply to members of the Wheat Stabilization advisory Committee, including their deputies while acting in such a capacity. Notably, these Regulations do not extend to officers of the Public Service of the Commonwealth. The Regulations determine that each member is entitled to a fee of Three pounds three shillings for each day they attend a meeting of the Committee and travelling expenses of One pound ten shillings per day if they are required to be away from home overnight due to the meeting. Furthermore, members are entitled to reimbursement for the actual and necessary cost of conveyance to attend the meeting. The Regulations came into effect on the second day of December, 1938, and while they provide a clear framework for the compensation of Committee members, there are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text of the Regulations themselves. However, the scope and application of these Regulations may be further defined or modified through subordinate instruments or other legislative provisions.
Key Provisions
The Wheat Industry Assistance (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 1939, made under the Wheat Industry Assistance Act 1938, outline the financial provisions for members of the Wheat Stabilization Advisory Committee. These Regulations are particularly pertinent to members of the Committee who are not officers of the Public Service of the Commonwealth (section 3). The Regulations specify that each member is entitled to a fee of three pounds and three shillings for each day they attend a Committee meeting (section 5). This fee is a direct recognition of the time and effort members dedicate to the activities of the Committee.
In addition to the daily attendance fee, members are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the course of attending Committee meetings. If a member must be absent from home overnight to attend a meeting, they are to be reimbursed at a rate of one pound and ten shillings per day for the duration of their absence (section 6(1)). This reimbursement is intended to cover basic travel expenses. Furthermore, members can claim the actual and necessary cost of their conveyance to the meeting (section 6(2)). These provisions ensure that members are adequately compensated for their participation in the Committee’s work, thereby encouraging active and effective engagement.
Failure to comply with these Regulations, or any manipulation of the reimbursement process, may result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the Regulations, breaches of financial regulations in a governmental context can typically lead to civil or criminal penalties, including fines or other sanctions. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the applicable laws governing public administration and financial misconduct in Australia. Members and officials must therefore adhere strictly to these provisions to avoid any potential repercussions.