STATUTORY RULES.
1934. No. 107.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1933.
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 Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933.
Dated this twenty-seventh day of August, 1934.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. J. McLACHLAN
for the Prime Minister.
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Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1931, No. 153 as amended to this date.)
1. Regulation 69 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—
“(5) An allowance at a rate not exceeding £6 per annum may be paid on the approval of the Parliamentary Head to any officer or temporary employee whose salary under these Regulations or under any determination made under the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920-1929 does not exceed £264 per annum. Any allowance granted under this sub-regulation shall cease to be paid on and after the first day of July, 1935.”
2. Regulation 70 is amended by inserting after sub-regulation (2) the following sub-regulation:—
“(3) An allowance at a rate not exceeding £6 per annum may be paid on the approval of the Parliamentary Head to any officer or temporary employee whose salary under these Regulations or under any determination made under the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920-1929 does not exceed £264 per annum. Any allowance granted under this sub-regulation shall cease to be paid on and after the first day of July, 1935.”
3. The preceding regulations shall commence on the first day of July, 1934.
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Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 30th August, 1934.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3366.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations 1934, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933, were enacted to address administrative gaps in the remuneration of certain officers and temporary employees within the parliamentary framework. This legislative instrument was issued by the Governor-General, Isaac Isaacs, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council and the recommendation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The primary policy objective of these regulations was to provide a temporary allowance to officers and temporary employees whose salaries did not exceed a specified amount, ensuring that they received a supplementary income during a period of financial constraint. The allowance was capped at £6 per annum and was subject to approval by the Parliamentary Head, with the provision that it would cease to be paid after June 1935.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1934, No. 107, enacted under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933, establish specific amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations. These regulations apply to officers and temporary employees within the Commonwealth Public Service whose salaries do not exceed £264 per annum. This group includes individuals employed by parliamentary entities and who are governed by the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920-1929. The regulations provide for an allowance, not exceeding £6 per annum, which must be approved by the Parliamentary Head and will cease on and after the first day of July, 1935. These amendments commence on the first day of July, 1934, and extend across the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all relevant officers and employees within the specified salary bracket. This legislation does not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds beyond the salary limit but implicitly excludes those earning over £264 per annum from the allowance provision.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these Regulations (Regulations 69 and 70) introduce amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations (Statutory Rules 1931, No. 153 as amended). Specifically, Regulation 69(5) and Regulation 70(3) allow for the payment of an allowance not exceeding £6 per annum to any officer or temporary employee whose salary does not exceed £264 per annum. This allowance requires the approval of the Parliamentary Head and is set to cease on 1 July 1935. The regulations themselves take effect from 1 July 1934.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations include the requirement for the Parliamentary Head to approve any allowance payments made under the amended provisions of Regulation 69(5) and Regulation 70(3). Additionally, any officer or temporary employee who meets the criteria for receiving the allowance must have their salary capped at £264 per annum as per the determinations under the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920-1929. These obligations ensure that the allowances are properly authorised and distributed according to the specified conditions.
Failure to comply with the terms set forth in these Regulations could potentially lead to civil or administrative consequences. While the Regulations do not explicitly state specific penalties, any breach of the conditions governing the allowance payments could result in disciplinary action, including the possibility of financial recovery or other corrective measures. It is also possible that non-compliance could lead to broader scrutiny or review by relevant authorities within the public service.
In summary, these Regulations amend the existing allowances for certain officers and temporary employees, stipulating that an allowance not exceeding £6 per annum may be paid if approved by the Parliamentary Head and if the individual’s salary does not exceed £264 per annum. The regulations are designed to ensure that these allowances are appropriately managed and cease after a specified date, thereby maintaining transparency and adherence to the stipulated financial limits.