{"id":"C1930L00084","name":"Committee of Public Accounts Regulations","slug":"committee-of-public-accounts-regulations","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":"84 of 1930","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":21528,"registerId":"commonwealth-C1930L00084-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Committee of Public Accounts Regulations","content":"STATUTORY RULES.\n\n1930 No. 84.\n\nREGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS ACT 1913-1920.\n\nI, 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 Committee of Public Accounts Act 1913-1920, to come into operation forthwith.\n\nDated this twelfth day of July, 1930.\n\nSTONEHAVEN\n\nGovernor-General.\n\nBy His Excellency’s Command,\n\nJOHN A. BEASLEY\n\nfor Prime Minister.\n\nCommittee of Public Accounts Regulations.\n\nShort title.\n\n1. These Regulations may be cited as the Committee of Public Accounts Regulations.\n\nWitnesses’ expenses\n\n2. For the purposes of section 6b of the Committee of Public Accounts Act 1913-1920 the scale of witness fees and travelling expenses shall be set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.\n\n——\n\nTHE SCHEDULE.\n\nWitnesses’ Expenses.\n\nWitness fees—\n\nNot exceeding £3 3s. per diem.\n\nTravelling expenses—\n\nSuch expenses as are reasonably incurred in travelling to and from, and whilst attending, the places at which the witnesses are required to attend.\n\nBy Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1878},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations remain tightly focused on their original purpose of setting witness remuneration. No expansion beyond the specific administrative matter authorized by section 6b of the parent Act."},"complexity_factors":["Only two operative provisions (short title and witness expenses)","No defined terms or interpretation section","Single cross-reference to parent Act (section 6b)","Flat fee structure with no conditions, exceptions, or administrative requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this does:** These regulations set the pay rates for witnesses who appear before the Committee of Public Accounts — the parliamentary body that scrutinizes government spending and financial management.\n\n**Key provisions:**\n- **Daily allowance**: Witnesses can claim up to £3 3s. (three pounds and three shillings) per day for their time\n- **Travel expenses**: Witnesses are reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred travelling to and from the hearing, as well as any travel needed while attending\n\n**Who it affects:** Anyone required to give evidence or produce documents to the Committee of Public Accounts regarding public accounts and expenditure.\n\n**Why it matters:** This ensures ordinary citizens and officials aren't financially disadvantaged when compelled to assist Parliament's financial oversight work."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/committee-of-public-accounts-regulations","history":"/api/acts/committee-of-public-accounts-regulations/history","analysis":"/api/acts/committee-of-public-accounts-regulations/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/committee-of-public-accounts-regulations/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/committee-of-public-accounts-regulations/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/committee-of-public-accounts-regulations/documents"}}