(1) Subject to this section, the Tribunal may, from time to time, make determinations in respect of the matters referred to in subsection 7(3AA).
(2) Where:
(a) a public office becomes a relevant office within the meaning of subsection 7(3AA) and is held by a person on a full - time basis; or
(b) a public office, being such a relevant office, comes into existence and is held by a person on a full - time basis; or
(c) a substantial change in the functions or duties to be performed by the holder of a public office has occurred since the Tribunal last determined the recreation leave entitlement of a full - time holder of that office;
the Tribunal must, as soon as practicable but without prejudice to its obligations under subsection ( 1), inquire into and determine the recreation leave entitlements of a full - time holder of that office.
(3) Subsection ( 2) does not apply in relation to the holder of a public office who is a member of, or a candidate for election to, either House of the Parliament.
(4) Where the Tribunal inquires into, and determines, the recreation leave entitlements of a full - time holder of a public office in accordance with subsection ( 2), the Tribunal may also inquire into, and either determine or report on, any matter that is, or is considered by it to be, significantly related to those entitlements.