Australian Wool Board Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1950. No. .

REGULATIONS UNDER THE WOOL USE PROMOTION ACT 1945.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Wool Use Promotion Act 1945.

Dated this twenty-third day of February , 1950.

W.J. McKELL

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.

Amendment of the Australian Wool Board Regulations.†

Commencement

1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have taken effect from the seventh day of October, 1948.

The Schedule

2. The Schedule to the Australian Wool Board Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead:—

" THE SCHEDULE.

Table A.

Office.	Annual salary.					Increment Per Annum.
	Minimum.	Maximum.
	£	£				£
Secretary..................................	500	625			25
Publicity Director............................	1,250	1,500			50
Assistant Publicity Officer......................	468	593		25
Press Officer...............................	750	1,000	50
Extension Officer............................	750	1,000	50
Assistant Extension Officer......................	468	593	25
Cinematograph Operator........................	416	506	18
Clerk (Male)—
Under 17 years of age.........................	..	114	..
At 17 years of age............................	..	138	..
At 18 years of age............................	..	162	..
At 19 years of age............................	..	192	..

*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1950.

†Statutory Rules 1945, No. 150, as amended by Statutory Rules 1984, No. 103; and 1950, No.

5599.—PRICE 3D. 9/10.1.1950

The Schedule—continued

Table A.—continued

Office .	Annual salary.		Increment Per Annum.
Office .	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increment Per Annum.
Clerk (Male) — continued.	£	£	£
At 20 years of age......................	..	228	..
Adult...............................	234	318	1 of 12 4 of 18
			1 of 12 4 of 18
Clerk (Female)—
Under 17 years of age....................	..	114	..
At 17 years of age......................	..	126	..
At 18 years of age......................	..	138	..
At 19 years of age......................	..	150	..
At 20 years of age......................	..	168	..
Adult...............................	172	256	1 of 12 4 of 18
			1 of 12 4 of 18
Assistant (Female), Grade 1—
Under 17 years of age ...................	..	108	..
At 17 years of age ......................	..	120	..
At 18 years of age......................	..	132	..
At 19 years of age ......................	..	144	..
At 20 years of age ......................	..	162	..
Adult ..............................	192	204	12
Accounting Machinist (Female), Grade 1—
Under 17 years of age ...................	..	116	..
At 17 years of age ......................	..	128	..
At 18 years of age ......................	..	140	..
At 19 years of age ......................	..	152	..
At 20 years of age ......................	..	170	..
Adult ..............................	210	270	12
(i) An allowance at the rate of Twenty-four pounds per annum shall be paid to an officer under 21 years of age subject to the passing of such tests as the Minister approves




(ii) Advancement beyond Two hundred and forty-six pounds per annum shall be subject to the passing of such tests as the Minister approves



(iii) A minimum adult salary of Two hundred and thirty-four pounds per annum shall be paid subject to the passing of the tests referred to in paragraph (ii) above with advancement to Two hundred and fifty-eight pounds per annum twelve months thereafter






Telephonist (Female)—
Under 17 years of age....................	..	116	..
At 17 years of age......................	..	128	..
At 18 years of age......................	..	140	..
At 19 years of age ......................	..	152	..
At 20 years of age......................	..	170	..
Adult...............................	210	234	12
Typist (Female), Grade 1—
Under 17 years of age ...................	..	116	..
At 17 years of age ......................	..	128	..
At 18 years of age ......................	..	140	..
At 19 years of age ......................	..	152	..
At 20 years of age ......................	..	170	..
Adult ..............................
Without shorthand ability ...............	210	246	12
With shorthand ability to write 100 words per minute
With shorthand ability to write 100 words per minute	222	270	12

The Schedule—continued

Table A.—continued

Office.	Annual salary.		Increment Per Annum.
Office.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increment Per Annum.
Typist (Female), Grade 1—continued.
Adult—continued.	£	£	£
With shorthand ability to write 120 words per minute and ability to transcribe or type letters and the like, with due regard to punctuation and form	234	270	1of 24 1 of 12
(i) Typists under the age of 21 years shall be paid an allowance at the rate of Twelve pounds per annum if able to write shorthand at the rate of 100 words per minute
(ii) Typists under the age of 21 years shall be paid an allowance at the rate of Twenty-four pounds per annum if able to write shorthand at the rate of 120 words per minute and transcribe or type letters and the like, with due regard to punctuation and form






Typist (Female), Grade 3....................	306	318	12
Junior Assistant (Male)—
Under 17 years of age ...................	..	108	..
At 17 years of age ......................	..	126	..
At 18 years of age ......................	..	150	..
At 19 years of age ......................	..	180	..
At 20 years of age ......................	..	216	..

Table B

Office.	Annual Salary.		Increment Per Annum.
Office.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increment Per Annum.
	£	£	£
Clerk (Male), Adult...................	291	381	1 of 23 1 of 22
			1 of 23 1 of 22
	229	319	1 of 23 1 of 22
			1 of 23 1 of 22

By Authority : L. F. JOHNSTON, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1950, No. 18, made under the Wool Use Promotion Act 1945, were introduced to amend the Australian Wool Board Regulations. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these regulations sought to update the salary structures for various positions within the Australian Wool Board, reflecting the evolving needs and economic conditions of the time. The primary objective of these regulations was to ensure that remuneration for staff was competitive and aligned with the roles and responsibilities they undertook, thereby facilitating the effective promotion of wool use within Australia. These regulations came into effect from the seventh day of October 1948, aiming to provide a stable and structured approach to managing the financial aspects of the wool industry's promotion efforts.

Scope and Application

The Regulations Under the Wool Use Promotion Act 1945, established by Statutory Rules 1950, No. 150, apply to the Australian Wool Board and its employees, setting out the salaries, increments, and allowances for various positions within the Board. These regulations were designed to ensure that remuneration and advancement are based on performance and skill, as indicated by passing the relevant tests approved by the Minister. The regulations specify different salary scales for different positions and age brackets, with additional allowances for certain skills such as shorthand ability. The regulations are a Commonwealth instrument and apply nationally across Australia. The regulations are implemented through subordinate legislation under the Wool Use Promotion Act 1945, with potential for further amendments or updates through additional statutory rules or regulations as necessary.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these regulations (Statutory Rules 1950, No. 1) under the Wool Use Promotion Act 1945, involve the amendment of the Australian Wool Board Regulations. Specifically, the Schedule, which lists the salaries and increments for various positions within the Australian Wool Board, is repealed and replaced with a new Schedule. This new Schedule details the annual salaries, minimum and maximum increments, and additional allowances for different roles within the Board, such as the Secretary, Publicity Director, and various clerical and technical positions. Each position's salary and potential for advancement are tied to age and, in some cases, specific skill sets like shorthand writing speed and transcription ability. The obligations imposed by these regulations on the Australian Wool Board and its employees are primarily financial and performance-based. Employees are entitled to annual increments based on age and performance tests, as approved by the Minister. For instance, an allowance of Twenty-four pounds per annum is granted to officers under 21 years of age who pass certain tests, and advancement beyond £246 per annum requires passing further tests. Employees must also meet specific skill criteria to qualify for additional increments, such as shorthand writing speeds and transcription abilities. The Board is responsible for ensuring that these criteria are met and that salaries and allowances are paid in accordance with the specified conditions. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in various consequences. While specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of employment terms and conditions, particularly those related to salary and allowances, could lead to disciplinary actions or legal disputes. Employees who do not meet the required skill criteria or pass the necessary tests may face limitations in their career advancement and salary increments. The Board, in turn, must ensure adherence to these terms to avoid potential legal ramifications and maintain fair employment practices.

Area of Law: Commercial Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Regulatory Standards; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations

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