Wool Publicity and Research (Fees and Expenses) Regulations

Overview

The Wool Publicity and Research (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 1937 were enacted under the authority of the Wool Publicity and Research Act 1936. These regulations were introduced to provide a framework for the remuneration of the Chairman and members of the Wool Publicity and Research Board, as well as their deputies, for their attendance at meetings and engagement in related business. The objective was to ensure that those involved in the administration of the wool industry's publicity and research efforts were appropriately compensated for their time and expenses incurred in the course of their duties. The regulations specify the fees and allowances for attendance at meetings and travelling expenses, excluding Members of Parliament from the entitlement to these fees. These regulations were issued by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council.

Scope and Application

The Wool Publicity and Research (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 1937 apply to the Chairman of the Board and members or deputies of the Board or any Committee of the Board under the Wool Publicity and Research Act 1936, excepting those who are members of the Parliament of the Commonwealth or any State. These regulations establish the fees and expenses payable to the Chairman and members for their attendance at meetings and for performing business of the Board, with specific provisions for additional allowances for travel over a certain distance and actual transport costs. The regulations specify that fees are not payable for days when travel expenses are claimed. These regulations have a Commonwealth jurisdictional reach, applying across the nation as subordinate instruments of the primary Act.

Key Provisions

The Wool Publicity and Research (Fees and Expenses) Regulations, made under the Wool Publicity and Research Act 1936, provide the framework for the remuneration and expenses of the Chairman and members of the Board. Section 2 of the Regulations specifies that they do not apply to the Chairman of the Board, or to any member of the Board or of any Committee of the Board, or to the deputy of any such member, if they are a member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth or of any State. Section 3(1) establishes that the Chairman of the Board is entitled to a fee of Three pounds three shillings per day, and each member, or deputy of a member, of the Board, while acting as such, shall receive a fee of Two pounds two shillings per day, for attendance at meetings of the Board or of any Committee of the Board. If a member attends both a Board meeting and a Committee meeting on the same day, they shall receive only one fee for those attendances. Section 3(2) provides that the Chairman of the Board and each member or deputy of a member shall receive a fee of Three pounds three shillings and Two pounds two shillings respectively for each day they are engaged in business of the Board, provided no fee is paid for days they attend meetings or committees. These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Board and its members, including the entitlement to fees for attending meetings and engaging in business of the Board. The provisions ensure that members are fairly compensated for their time and attendance at Board meetings and for engaging in Board business. The Regulations also require the Board to determine which business constitutes engagement in Board activities, and to ensure that fees are not double-counted when members attend both Board and Committee meetings on the same day. Section 4 outlines the travelling expenses for members of the Board. Members who travel a distance of not less than fifteen miles from their residence to the place where a meeting of the Board or a Committee of the Board is held, or where the business of the Board is transacted, are entitled to an allowance of One pound ten shillings per day for each day they are required to be absent from their residence, in addition to any fee paid under Section 3. Members are also entitled to receive the actual and necessary transport costs incurred in travelling from their place of residence to the meeting or business location and returning to their place of residence. These provisions ensure that members are compensated for their travel expenses when required to undertake official duties for the Board. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned in the Regulations for breach of the provisions. However, any failure to comply with the Regulations could potentially lead to disputes or legal challenges regarding the proper payment of fees and expenses, which may be resolved in accordance with the general legal principles and any applicable common law or statute. The maximum penalties for any such breaches would depend on the specific nature of the dispute and the applicable laws.