The Remuneration Tribunal has commenced its biennial review of Determination 6 of 2024 – Allowances for Members of the Parole Board of South Australia.

The Tribunal invites written submissions from any person affected by the proposed Determination by 5.00 pm on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Submissions may be sent by email to RemunerationTribunal@sa.gov.au.

17 September  2026

2026 REVIEW OF DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY, COURT OFFICERS AND STATUTORY OFFICERS

The Remuneration Tribunal (Tribunal) has commenced its annual review of the determinations applicable to Members of the Judiciary, Court Officers and Statutory Officers.

The following determination which provides for the annual salaries is only applicable to the Judiciary and Court Officers:

• Determination 8 of 2025 – Remuneration of Members of the Judiciary, Presidential Members of the SAET, Presidential Members of the SACAT, the State Coroner, and Commissioners of the Environment, Resources and Development Court.

The following determinations which provide for allowances are applicable to the Judiciary, Court Officers and Statutory Officers:

• Determination 14 of 2024 – Salary Sacrifice Arrangements for Judges, Court Officers and Statutory Officers;
• Determination 2 of 2025 – Conveyance Allowances for Judges, Court Officers and Statutory Officers; and
• Determination 9 of 2025 – Accommodation and Meal Allowances for Judges, Court Officers and Statutory Officers.

In accordance with past practice, a review of the determinations governing the annual salaries of the Statutory Officers will occur separately from this review.

As part of the review, the Tribunal intends to examine the following issues and invites submissions on them:

1. Determination 2 of 2025:
   1. The arrangements that should apply in the event that a Judge, Court Officer, or Statutory Officer covered by the Determination is unable to access a vehicle in accordance with the Determination due to factors including disability and / or medical condition/s that may affect their ability to drive a motor vehicle;
   2. The arrangements that should apply if those covered by the Determination do not wish to access a vehicle in accordance with the Determination;
   3. Whether clause 2.4 of the Determination should be expanded to allow the use of Uber or similar platforms as an alternative to taxis in the limited circumstances prescribed by the Determination; and
   4. The prohibition on reimbursement for electric vehicle charging costs at home.
2. Determination 8 of 2025:
   1. Whether the note regarding section 6A of the Magistrates Act 1983 (SA) in the Determination remains necessary; and
3. Determination 9 of 2025:
   1. Whether the range of accommodation available to those covered by the Determination should be expanded to include sharing economy accommodation such as Airbnb or similar platforms. A change of this nature would create consistency with the range of accommodation available for Ministers of the Crown and the Leader of the Opposition (Determination 7 of 2023) and Country Members of Parliament (Determination 9 of 2023); and
   2. Clause 3.6 of Determination 9 of 2025 reflects the terms of previous determinations, however, its practical application may cause uncertainty and potential inequity. For example, questions arise about when the half-day allowance should apply and why it excludes South Australian travel. Because of these ambiguities, the Tribunal invites submissions on its operation and fairness, including whether the exclusion of South Australian travel remains appropriate.

The Tribunal notes that the Commonwealth Remuneration Tribunal has reserved its right to undertake a further review of Judicial Remuneration at the conclusion of its other reviews. The Tribunal recognises that a further review by the Commonwealth Remuneration Tribunal may have significant impacts on the national remuneration framework and may undertake a further review if necessary.

The Tribunal invites written submissions from any person affected by the proposed determinations by 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Submissions may be sent by email to RemunerationTribunal@sa.gov.au.

17 September  2026

2026 REVIEW OF REMUNERATION FOR OFFICIAL VISITORS OF CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

The Remuneration Tribunal (Tribunal) has commenced its annual review of Determination 7 of 2025 – Remuneration for Official Visitors of Correctional Institutions.

As part of the review, the Tribunal intends to examine the following issues and invites submissions on them:

1. Whether the 100 km limitation on the Official Visitors’ eligibility for a lunch allowance for same day travel remains appropriate; and
2. Whether any changes have been made to the workers compensation and superannuation arrangements for the Official Visitors since Determination 2 of 2024.

The Tribunal invites written submissions from any person affected by the proposed determination by 5.00 pm on Thursday, 8 October 2026. Submissions may be sent by email to RemunerationTribunal@sa.gov.au.

17 September 2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAJOR EMERGENCY AND DISASTER ALLOWANCE

The Remuneration Tribunal is considering establishing a Major Emergency and Disaster Allowance which is payable to the Mayor of a Council directly impacted by a Major Emergency or a Disaster declaration pursuant to the Emergency Management Act 2004 (SA) (Emergency Management Act).

Before determining a position on this issue, the Tribunal is inviting submissions and information on the following:

• The impact and effect on Councils and Mayors of different forms of declarations made under the Emergency Management Act;
• The impact of different types of major emergencies in terms of their impact on Councils and Mayors; and
• The impact and effect of additional demands on Mayors if the major disaster or emergency extends over a significant time.

The Tribunal invites submissions on the overall principle of whether there should be such an additional payment, together with the considerations listed above.

The Tribunal invites written submissions from any person affected by the proposed determination by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 29 October 2026. Submissions may be sent by email to RemunerationTribunal@sa.gov.au.