On that point, the advisory commission process is an attractive one. There is different input. The Department of Justice develops a compensation policy for everyone involved in the administration of justice, be they public servants working for the department or other officials. But there is input. In the final analysis, however, I believe it is Parliament's responsibility to make the decision and be accountable for it to the electorate.
In my opinion, the notion of rationality must be tied to respect for constitutional independence. Is this legislation recommending 7.5%, rather than 10 or 17% unconstitutional in and of itself? You would tear your hair out trying to prove it. The government's decision with respect to a 7.5% increase has to be clearly articulated. The document could be more precise. In fact, it is rather oddly drafted. Starting on page 7, there is a very interesting explanation.