Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) In addition to remuneration and allowances under section 16, an ordinary member is to be provided with such other benefits (if any) as are determined by resolution of the Ministerial Council, carried in accordance with the Agreement.
(2) A determination under subsection (1) must be made in writing.
(3) The benefits in respect of which the Ministerial Council may make a determination under subsection (1) are such benefits as the Ministerial Council considers are necessary or desirable:
(a) to assist an ordinary member in; or
(b) place the ordinary member in a position that may facilitate;
the performance of his or her functions.
(4) Benefits provided to an ordinary member under this section are to be provided, or paid for, out of the money of the Commission.