What this instrument covers
The Remuneration Tribunal has issued Amendment Determination (No. 5) 2026, registered on 27 August 2026. The instrument amends the Remuneration Tribunal (Departmental Secretaries - Classification Structure and Terms and Conditions) Determination 2026.
What is amended
The determination covers two areas:
- Pay classification structures - amendments to the classification structure and terms and conditions applying to federal government departmental secretaries.
- Official travel rules - changes relating to official travel arrangements for departmental secretaries.
Scope of this instrument
This is a federal public sector instrument. It applies to federal departmental secretaries and their employment conditions. The source summary states it has no direct impact on private sector small businesses.
Where to find the full determination
The complete text of the determination is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01120.
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