This determination, which is deemed to have come into force on 1 April 2017, increases the rate of the annuity payable to a former Governor-General.

The yearly rate of the annuity is increased from $15,000 to $15,270 from 1 April 2017.

This determination reflects movements in pay for other senior positions where the Remuneration Authority sets the remuneration.

The yearly rate of the annuity is the same regardless of how long the former Governor-General held office. The annuity payable is determined by multiplying the yearly rate by each complete year of the period that the Governor-General held office, but not exceeding 5 years.

Section 9 of the Governor-General Act 2010 (the Act) provides that if a former Governor-General dies, the surviving spouse or partner is to be paid an annuity at half of the yearly rate that would have been payable if the person had not died.

Section 8(4) of the Act provides that the annuity is payable from the date that is 6 months after the date on which the person ceased to hold office as Governor-General.

This determination is for a year from 1 April 2017. The determination could not be finalised earlier because of the preparatory work that the Authority was required to undertake before making the determination.

This determination expires on 31 March 2018.