Crime Statistics (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015

Authorised Version Crime Statistics (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015 S.R. No. 48/2015 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Regulation Page 1 Objective 1 2 Authorising provision 1 3 Fees for customised data consultancies and other services 1 4 Waiver or reduction 2 Schedule 1—Fees and charges for customised data consultancies and other services 3 ═══════════════ Endnotes 4 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel i -- 1 of 5 -- Authorised Version STATUTORY RULES 2015 S.R. No. 48/2015 Crime Statistics Act 2014 Crime Statistics (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015 The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations: Dated: 9 June 2015 Responsible Minister: WADE NOONAN Minister for Police YVETTE CARISBROOKE Clerk of the Executive Council 1 Objective The objective of these Regulations is to prescribe the fees and charges that may be imposed for the provision of services by the Chief Statistician. 2 Authorising provision These Regulations are made under section 10 of the Crime Statistics Act 2014. 3 Fees for customised data consultancies and other services (1) The Chief Statistician may impose fees and charges for the following services— (a) preparation and supply of customised data consultancy and associated explanatory material (searches of databases, extraction of data, packaging of data and provision of explanatory material to fulfil customised Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 1 -- 2 of 5 -- Crime Statistics (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015 S.R. No. 48/2015 requests and liaison with Victoria Police or other relevant agencies where required); (b) statistical analysis, research or provision of other forms of statistical advice to fulfil customised requests. (2) The fees and charges for services under subregulation (1) are set out in Schedule 1 and are to be calculated at the following rates— (a) for the first 2 hours or part of 2 hours, at the applicable rate set out in column 2 of Schedule 1; (b) for each subsequent hour or part of an hour, at the applicable rate set out in column 3 of Schedule 1. Note Fees and charges under this regulation are inclusive of GST. 4 Waiver or reduction The Chief Statistician may waive or reduce any fees payable under these Regulations if satisfied that it is appropriate in the circumstances. 2 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel -- 3 of 5 -- Schedule 1—Fees and charges for customised data consultancies and other services Crime Statistics (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015 S.R. No. 48/2015 Schedule 1—Fees and charges for customised data consultancies and other services Regulation 3(1) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Service First 2 hours or part Subsequent hour or part Preparation and supply of customised data consultancy and associated explanatory material as specified in regulation 3(1)(a) 11·5 fee units 5·7 fee units Provision of statistical analysis, research or other forms of statistical advice to fulfil customised requests as specified in regulation 3(1)(b) 15·9 fee units 7·9 fee units ═══════════════ 3 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel -- 4 of 5 -- Endnotes Crime Statistics (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015 S.R. No. 48/2015 Endnotes Fee Units These Regulations provide for fees by reference to fee units within the meaning of the Monetary Units Act 2004. The amount of the fee is to be calculated, in accordance with section 7 of that Act, by multiplying the number of fee units applicable by the value of a fee unit. The value of a fee unit for the financial year commencing 1 July 2014 is $13.24. The amount of the calculated fee may be rounded to the nearest 10 cents. The value of a fee unit for future financial years is to be fixed by the Treasurer under section 5 of the Monetary Units Act 2004. The value of a fee unit for a financial year must be published in the Government Gazette and a Victorian newspaper before 1 June in the preceding financial year. 4 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel -- 5 of 5 --