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2002
THE PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF
AUSTRALIA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/SENATE
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
(Circulated
by the authority of the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Eric
Abetz)
OUTLINE
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Ministers of State Act 1952
to increase the limit on the sum appropriated from the Commonwealth Consolidated
Fund in 2001/2002 and beyond in respect of the salaries of Ministers. The
increase is necessary following a determination of the Remuneration Tribunal
with effect from 1 July 2001 that increased the base salaries of all Senators
and Members. The additional salaries of Ministers are set as a percentage of
the base salary of Senators and Members, so when the base reference point
increased for Senators and Members, so too did Ministers’
salaries.
The effect of the change is to increase the total sum available to be
appropriated in ministerial salaries by $500,000 in financial year 2001/2002 and
beyond.
Clause 1: Short title etc
This clause cites the Act as the
Ministers of State Amendment Act 2002 and cites the Ministers of State
Act 1952 as the Principal Act.
Clause 2: Commencement
The
commencement of the Act shall be the date of Royal Assent
Clause
3: Salaries of Ministers
Section 5 of the Principal Act is amended to
increase from $2.3m to $2.8m for financial year 2001/2002 and beyond on the
limit on the annual amount payable by way of Ministerial salaries.