STATUTORY RULES.
1935. No. 94.
REGULATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922–1934.†
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, on the recommendation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, hereby make the following Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1934.
Dated this twenty fifth day of September, 1935.
(SGD.) ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations.‡
Regulation 69 of the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in Table D, after the office of “Reporter”, the following offices and particulars:—
Office. | Salary. |
| Minimum. | Maximum. | Increments Annual. |
Junior Reporter................. | 462 | 552 | 18 |
Clerk and Typist................ | 264 | 324 | 12 |
Cadet....................... | 96 | 306 | * |
* Under 17 years, £96; at 17 years, £108; at 18 years, £120; at 19 years, £144; at 20 years, £168; at 21 years, £222; and thereafter increments of £12 annually.
(b) by omitting from Table D the office of “Clerk and Accountant” and the particulars shown opposite such office.
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† Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1935.
‡ Statutory Rules 1931, No. 153, as amended by Statutory Rules 1932, Nos. 31 and 64; 1933, No. 93; 1934, Nos. 85 and 107; and 1935, No. 54.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3017.—6/12.9.1935.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1935 No. 94, enacted in 1935, amends the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1934. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updating the salary scales and positions within the Commonwealth Public Service, specifically for parliamentary officers. The regulation was made by the Governor-General in Council, on the advice of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, ensuring it aligns with parliamentary requirements and public service standards. The policy objective is to adjust the remuneration and roles within the parliamentary officers’ framework, ensuring appropriate recognition and compensation for the various positions listed in Table D of the Regulations.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, Statutory Rules 1935 No. 94, amends the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1934. The regulation specifically modifies Table D to include new office positions and their corresponding salary details, such as the Junior Reporter and Clerk and Typist, while omitting the office of Clerk and Accountant. This amendment applies to the personnel within the Commonwealth Public Service who hold these specific offices, impacting their remuneration and career progression. The regulation’s scope is confined to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, affecting public service officers employed by the federal government. No exclusions or thresholds are explicitly stated within the provided text, and its application is limited to the specified changes in the regulation without indication of broader extension or restriction via subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this statutory rule (Section 69) focus on the amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations. Specifically, this regulation introduces new positions and salary details while removing an existing position from the list. The newly introduced positions are Junior Reporter, Clerk and Typist, and Cadet, each with defined minimum and maximum salaries and specified increments. For instance, the Junior Reporter's salary ranges from £462 to £5218, with annual increments. Similarly, the Clerk and Typist's salary range is from £264 to £32412, with annual increments. The Cadet's salary starts at £96 under the age of 17, increasing to £222 at age 21, with additional annual increments thereafter.
These provisions impose certain obligations and requirements on the entities governed by the regulation. Firstly, the introduction of these new positions means that the relevant authorities must now account for these roles in their staffing and remuneration frameworks. This includes updating internal records, adjusting budget allocations, and ensuring that appropriate positions are filled and compensated according to the newly established parameters. For example, the authorities must ensure that the Cadet position is filled and that the salary is adjusted according to the specified increments as the individual ages. Secondly, the removal of the Clerk and Accountant position necessitates a review of current staffing needs and potentially the reallocation of duties to existing roles or the hiring of new staff to cover the gap.
Breach of these provisions could lead to various civil or administrative consequences. If the authorities fail to adhere to the new salary scales or the introduction and management of the new positions, it could result in non-compliance with the regulation. This non-compliance might lead to investigations by relevant oversight bodies, and if found in violation, corrective measures might be mandated. Additionally, failure to manage the salary increments for the Cadet position accurately could result in legal challenges from employees regarding underpayment or misclassification. While the regulation does not explicitly outline penalties, the potential repercussions include financial penalties, adjustments to staffing levels, or even disciplinary actions against responsible officials.