STATUTORY RULES.
1947. No. .
REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1947.*
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 1922-1947.
Dated this fifth day of November, 1947.
W.J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.) John J. Dedman
Prime Minister.
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Amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations †
Basis of calculation of allowances.
1. Regulation 56 of the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended by adding at the end of sub-regulation (1.) the words “or by marginal increases granted by a determination of the Public Service Arbitrator.”.
Rates of travelling allowances.
2. Regulation 57 of the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the table contained therein and inserting in its stead the following table:—
| Allowance Capital Cities. | Allowance Other than Capital Cities. |
“Where Maximum Salary of Position is— | First Twenty-one Days’ Residence. | After Twenty-one Days’ Residence. | First Twenty-one Days’ Residence. | After Twenty-one Days’ Residence, |
| Married Officer. | Unmarried Officer. | Married Officer. | Unmarried Officer, |
| Per | day. | Per | week. | Per. | week | Per | day. | Per | week. | Per | week |
| s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
£396 and under.......... | 18 | 6 | 70 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
£397 to £720........... | 21 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
£721 to £1,012.......... | 25 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
Over £1,012............ | 30 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 60 | 0” |
; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the figures and letters “14s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “21s.”.
* Notified m the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1947.
† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1941, No. 309; 1942, No. 249; and 1947, Nos. 13 and 62.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
6335.—Price 3d. 10/8.10.1947.
Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1947 was enacted to establish a framework for the administration of the public service of the Commonwealth. This Act aimed to address the need for a structured and efficient public service system to support the operations of the federal government. The legislation was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, reflecting a policy objective to ensure the proper functioning and management of public service roles within the Commonwealth. The 1947 Statutory Rules, which include amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, further refine the allowances and conditions applicable to parliamentary officers, reflecting ongoing adjustments to meet the evolving needs of the public service.
Scope and Application
The Regulations made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1947 apply to the public service officers within the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically focusing on the allowances and rates of travelling allowances for Parliamentary Officers. The scope of these regulations extends to modifying the basis of calculation for allowances and adjusting the rates of travelling allowances to ensure they are commensurate with the maximum salary of the position held by the officer, whether married or unmarried, and whether residing in capital cities or other locations. The adjustments are structured to reflect different salary brackets, ensuring that the allowances are both fair and reflective of the officer's financial needs and the location of their duties. These regulations are a statutory instrument that provides the detailed operational framework for the administration of allowances under the Commonwealth Public Service Act.
Key Provisions
The Regulations made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1947 primarily concern amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, particularly those related to allowances. Regulation 56 (1) is amended to include allowances that can be granted by the Public Service Arbitrator in addition to those specified by the Act (Reg. 1). Regulation 57 is amended to provide new rates for travelling allowances for both married and unmarried officers, based on their maximum salary and the duration of their residence, whether in capital cities or elsewhere (Reg. 2(a)). Furthermore, the weekly allowance figure is updated from "14s. 6d." to "21s." (Reg. 2(b)). These regulations ensure that the allowances are calculated accurately and updated to reflect current conditions.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations require parliamentary officers to adhere to the new allowances as stipulated. For instance, officers must now consider any marginal increases granted by the Public Service Arbitrator when calculating their allowances (Reg. 1). Additionally, the specific rates outlined for different salary brackets and durations of residence must be followed strictly (Reg. 2(a)). Furthermore, the updated weekly allowance rate must be applied accordingly (Reg. 2(b)). Compliance with these regulations is necessary to ensure that the allowances are distributed fairly and accurately.
Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in various consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of public service regulations generally can lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other corrective measures. The exact nature and severity of the penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the relevant authorities. It is crucial for parliamentary officers to ensure adherence to these Regulations to avoid any potential repercussions.