Civil List Act 1979
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The Civil List Act 1979 is a statute of the Parliament of New Zealand
which defines the allowances, salaries and annuities of the Governor-General
, Prime Minister
, Cabinet Ministers
and Members of Parliament
.
Section 7 of the Act grants the Governor-General an exemption from taxation.
This part was repealed and replaced by the Governor-General Act 2010
.
Section 20 of the Act allows for deductions to be made from members' salaries and allowances, and defines travel, accommodation, attendance, and communications services for members.
began a review of the Act. In a press release, Law Commission President Sir Geoffrey Palmer said "The Act has not been comprehensively reviewed for many years. Some of its provisions are outdated. Some of the language is archaic. There is some unnecessary overlap between this Act and other legislation which creates complexity."
The review was completed in December 2009. The Law Commission recommended that part 1 of the Civil List Act be repealed, and replaced with a new statute to reflect the nature of the modern office of Governor-General. The most significant change would be that the Governor-General is no longer exempt from paying income tax on their salary. The changes proposed in the report would take effect for the appointment and term of the next Governor-General. The Governor-General Bill was introduced into Parliament on 28 June 2010. It was passed as the Governor-General Act 2010
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Parliament of New Zealand
The Parliament of New Zealand consists of the Queen of New Zealand and the New Zealand House of Representatives and, until 1951, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The House of Representatives is often referred to as "Parliament".The House of Representatives usually consists of 120 Members of...
which defines the allowances, salaries and annuities of the Governor-General
Governor-General of New Zealand
The Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand . The Governor-General acts as the Queen's vice-regal representative in New Zealand and is often viewed as the de facto head of state....
, Prime Minister
Prime Minister of New Zealand
The Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealand's head of government consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the Parliament of New Zealand...
, Cabinet Ministers
New Zealand Cabinet
The Cabinet of New Zealand functions as the policy and decision-making body of the executive branch within the New Zealand government system...
and Members of Parliament
Parliament of New Zealand
The Parliament of New Zealand consists of the Queen of New Zealand and the New Zealand House of Representatives and, until 1951, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The House of Representatives is often referred to as "Parliament".The House of Representatives usually consists of 120 Members of...
.
Part One: Governor-General
This part defines the salary and allowance of Governor-General. It also includes provision for an annuity for former Governors-General and spouses or partners of former Governors-General, compensation for lost or adversely affected superannuation rights, and travelling expenses.Section 7 of the Act grants the Governor-General an exemption from taxation.
This part was repealed and replaced by the Governor-General Act 2010
Governor-General Act 2010
The Governor-General Act 2010 is an Act of the New Zealand Parliament. It reformed the Governor-General of New Zealand's financial programme.- Background :...
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Part Two: Ministers and Parliamentary Under-Secretaries
Part two of the Act defines payments to Ministers of the Crown and Parliamentary Under-Secretaries.Part Three: Remuneration
Part three of the Act determines the remuneration of Ministers of the Crown, Parliamentary Under-Secretaries, and members of Parliament. It establishes the Remuneration Authority to fix salaries and allowances for MPs, and includes provisions for the7 Speaker of House of Representatives and Chairpersons of Committees.Section 20 of the Act allows for deductions to be made from members' salaries and allowances, and defines travel, accommodation, attendance, and communications services for members.
Part Four: Miscellaneous provisions
Part four of the Act grants annuity for former Prime Ministers and spouses or partners of former Prime Ministers. The Act also defines payments to spouse or partner, or dependent children of member of Parliament dying in office.Review
In 2008, the New Zealand Law CommissionNew Zealand Law Commission
New Zealand's Law Commission was established in 1986 by the Law Commission Act 1985. The Commission is a Crown Entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004....
began a review of the Act. In a press release, Law Commission President Sir Geoffrey Palmer said "The Act has not been comprehensively reviewed for many years. Some of its provisions are outdated. Some of the language is archaic. There is some unnecessary overlap between this Act and other legislation which creates complexity."
The review was completed in December 2009. The Law Commission recommended that part 1 of the Civil List Act be repealed, and replaced with a new statute to reflect the nature of the modern office of Governor-General. The most significant change would be that the Governor-General is no longer exempt from paying income tax on their salary. The changes proposed in the report would take effect for the appointment and term of the next Governor-General. The Governor-General Bill was introduced into Parliament on 28 June 2010. It was passed as the Governor-General Act 2010
Governor-General Act 2010
The Governor-General Act 2010 is an Act of the New Zealand Parliament. It reformed the Governor-General of New Zealand's financial programme.- Background :...
.