STATUTORY RULES.
1937. No. 79.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1934.*
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 Defence Act 1903-1934.
Dated this Twenty eighth day of July, 1937.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Amendments of Civilian Staff Regulations.†
1. Regulation 117a of the Civilian Staff Regulations is amended by omitting from Table “A” the following offices and particulars:—
Office. | Salary. | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. | Increment. |
| | | | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
“ Caretaker—Grade 1.... | 276 | 324 | .. | |
Storeman (Small Arms School) | 260 | 292 | 8” | |
| | | | |
and inserting in their stead the following:—
Office | Salary. | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. | Increment. |
| £ | £ | £ | |
“Caretaker-Grade 1...... | 306 | 342 | 12 | Advancement to next grade is not of right |
Storeman (Small Arms School) | 268 | 300 | 8” |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1937.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 209, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 19, 36, 58 and 86 ; 1929, Nos. 38, 79 and 102 ; 1930, Nos. 29, 50, 75. 100 and 139 : 1931, Nos. 15, 48, 49 and 60; 1932, Nos. 11, 37. 113 and 126: 1933, Nos. 9, 51, 59 and 86; 1934. Nos. 5, 105 and 144: 1935, No. 106; 1936, Nos. 28, 43, 117, 130 and 152 ; 1937, No. 15.
3552.—6/8.7.1937.—Price 3d.
2. Regulation 119c of the Civilian Staff Regulations is amended by omitting sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1). and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—
(a) The limits of salary of members of the Civil Teaching Staff shall be as follows:—
Designation | Salary. | Remarks |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| £ | £ | |
Professor....... | 685 | 810 | Four biennial increments of £25 One long service increment of £25 after twelve years’ service as Professor |
Lecturer........ | 485 | 610 | Four biennial increments of £25 One long service increment of £25 after twelve years’ service as Lecturer ’’ |
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1937 No. 79, Regulations Under the Defence Act 1903-1934, was enacted to amend the Civilian Staff Regulations, addressing specific gaps in the salary structures and increments for certain civilian roles within the Defence Act 1903-1934. The Regulations were introduced by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary objective of these amendments was to update and formalise the salary scales and progression criteria for civilian staff, ensuring that remuneration and career advancement pathways were clearly defined and appropriately adjusted to reflect the roles' importance and responsibilities.
Scope and Application
These regulations, made under the Defence Act 1903-1934, specifically amend the Civilian Staff Regulations to alter the salary scales for certain positions within the civilian staff of the Defence force. The amendments affect the salary brackets for Caretaker Grade 1 and Storeman (Small Arms School) positions, adjusting both the minimum and maximum salaries and the increments for these roles. Additionally, the regulations modify the salary limits for members of the Civil Teaching Staff, setting out new minimum and maximum salaries for Professors and Lecturers, including details on increments and long service bonuses. These changes are applicable to individuals holding these specific positions within the civilian Defence staff, and the regulations have a national reach across Australia as they are enacted under the Commonwealth authority. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in these amendments, which directly alter the remuneration conditions for the specified roles.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this legislative instrument are Regulation 117a and Regulation 119c under the Civilian Staff Regulations. Regulation 117a amends the salary and increment details for the Caretaker—Grade 1 and Storeman (Small Arms School) positions by omitting and inserting new details into Table “A” (1). Regulation 119c modifies the salary limits for members of the Civil Teaching Staff by removing and replacing sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) (2).
These regulations impose specific obligations on the relevant parties. For Regulation 117a, the amendment directly affects the salaries and increments for the specified positions, ensuring that these positions now have updated financial parameters. For Regulation 119c, the changes mandate new salary structures for Professors and Lecturers, including specified increments and long service increments (2).
The legislative instrument does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, as statutory regulations, any non-compliance with these amended salary structures could potentially lead to legal ramifications under the Defence Act 1903-1934. This may include administrative or disciplinary actions for those responsible for implementing or enforcing these regulations. The precise penalties or consequences would depend on the context and severity of the breach, as well as other relevant legislation or administrative guidelines.