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.

9 October 2026

The Remuneration Tribunal (Tribunal) has commenced its annual review of the determinations applicable to the Members of the Parliament of South Australia, being:

• 12 of 2025 - Determination - Common Allowance for MPs;
• 13 of 2025 - Determination - Accommodation and Meals for Ministers etc;
• 14 of 2025 - Determination - Country MP Accommodation; and
• 15 of 2025 - Determination - Mawson KI Ferry and Air Travel.

The Tribunal invites written submissions from any person affected by the proposed determinations by 5.00 pm on Friday, 30 October 2026. Submissions may be sent by email to RemunerationTribunal@sa.gov.au.