STATUTORY RULES.
1916. No. 21.
REGULATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1902-1915.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915 to come into operation forthwith.
This Regulation shall supersede Provisional Regulation (Statutory Rules 1915, No. 199) under the said Act made on the sixth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
Dated this twenty-third day of February, One thousand nine hundred and sixteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. J. RUSSELL.
For the Acting Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No, 341, as amended by Statutory Rules 1914, No. 113, and 1915, Nos. 52, 59, and 110.)
Table A of Regulation 104 is amended by the insertion, opposite “Grade VII.,” and under the heading “Minimum Salary of Grade.” of “216.”
Table B of Regulation 104 is amended so far as it relates to the offices of Mail Officer and Overseer of Postmen, which are hereby graded as follows:—
Grade | Minimum Salary of Position. | Maximum Salary of Position. | Increments (annual.) | Remarks. |
| £ | £ | £ | |
VII. | 216 | 228 | 0 | To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum |
VIII. | ... | 240 | ... | „ „ „ |
IX. | ... | 252 | | |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1916, No. 21, were enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council to supersede the Provisional Regulation made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915. This legislative instrument was designed to address the need for updated regulations in the public service, particularly in terms of salary adjustments and the grading of specific positions within the public service. The objective of this regulation was to amend the existing salary structures for certain grades, reflecting the changes in the roles and responsibilities within the public sector. This amendment aimed to ensure that the public service remains efficient and that public servants are adequately compensated for their work.
The enactment of this regulation by the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council highlights the importance of maintaining a well-structured and equitable public service framework. By adjusting the minimum and maximum salaries for certain grades and introducing new increments, the regulation sought to provide a fair and competitive compensation system. This legislative action was crucial in addressing the gaps and issues in the existing public service regulations, thereby ensuring that the public service could continue to operate effectively and efficiently.
Scope and Application
This statutory regulation, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915, pertains to the amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations and comes into operation immediately. The regulation is made by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. It supersedes the Provisional Regulation made in 1915 and amends the existing regulations concerning the salary grades and increments for certain positions within the public service. The regulation specifically amends Table A and Table B of Regulation 104, adjusting the minimum salary of Grade VII and reclassifying the positions of Mail Officer and Overseer of Postmen under new salary grades and increments. This adjustment aims to reflect changes in the public service remuneration structure. The changes apply to all officers within the Commonwealth public service who are affected by the amended salary grades and increments. The regulation extends across the Commonwealth, affecting all jurisdictions within Australia, and applies to both federal and state public service roles as they are governed by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules of 1916, No. 21, under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915, establish regulations that amend the existing Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, particularly focusing on salary structures and grading of positions. The main operative sections of these rules (Regulation 104) adjust the minimum and maximum salaries for certain grades and positions within the public service. Specifically, it introduces a new minimum salary of £216 for Grade VII and sets a new maximum salary of £228 for the same grade, with increments of £6 annually (Regulation 104, Table A). Additionally, it modifies the grading for the offices of Mail Officer and Overseer of Postmen, placing them in Grade VII with a minimum salary of £216 and a maximum of £228. These offices are also eligible for advancement to the next grade after one year of service at the maximum salary of Grade VII (Regulation 104, Table B).
These regulations impose clear obligations on the Commonwealth Public Service to adhere to the newly established salary structures and grade classifications. The public service must ensure that all employees in the specified grades and positions receive their salaries in accordance with the amended provisions. Furthermore, the grading and salary structures must be accurately reflected in all official documents and records pertaining to employee remuneration and classification. The public service is also required to facilitate the advancement of eligible employees to higher grades as stipulated in the regulation.
The Statutory Rules of 1916, No. 21, do not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for non-compliance with the regulations. However, breaches of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915, under which these regulations are made, may result in disciplinary actions against public servants. Such actions could include fines, demotion, suspension, or termination of employment, depending on the severity of the breach. The Act provides a framework within which the public service operates, and failure to comply with the prescribed regulations could lead to legal consequences for both the employees and the public service administration.