STATUTORY RULES.
1918. No. 267.
COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS (FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT 1918).
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 1902-1917 to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this second day of October, 1918.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. POYNTON,
for Acting Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 341, as amended by Statutory Rules, 1914, No. 113; 1915, Nos. 52, 110, and 121; 1916, Nos. 21, 147, 297, and 309; 1917, Nos. 20, 143, 160, and 244; and 1918, Nos. 15, and 194.)
Regulation 104 of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by the insertion in Table C of the following:—
| | Salary. |
| Grade. | Minimum. | Maximum. |
| | £ | £ |
Cabinet-Maker .. | IV .. | — .. | 174 |
Cabinet-Maker (Foreman) | IV. .. | — .. | 192 |
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Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Fifteenth Amendment 1918) was enacted to amend the existing Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, specifically addressing the need to establish salary grades and minimum and maximum salaries for certain positions within the public service. This legislative instrument was made under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1917 by the Governor-General in Council, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The intent behind this amendment was to provide clarity and structure to the public service remuneration system, ensuring that specific roles such as Cabinet-Makers and Cabinet-Makers (Foreman) had defined salary scales to maintain fair and consistent compensation practices within the public sector. This amendment aimed to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the public service by formally establishing salary benchmarks for these positions.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Fifteenth Amendment 1918) applies to individuals and entities within the Commonwealth Public Service, particularly those employed in the roles of Cabinet-Maker and Cabinet-Maker (Foreman). This legislation amends the existing regulations to adjust the salary scales for these positions. The amendment is part of a broader series of statutory rules that have been introduced to fine-tune the remuneration structures within the public service. The application of this amendment is confined to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, affecting only those within the federal public service. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in the text provided, but it is implied that the changes pertain specifically to the roles mentioned and do not extend to other public service positions unless similarly amended by future regulations. The amendment reflects the Commonwealth's approach to adjusting public service remuneration through subordinate instruments, which allows for periodic updates and refinements to the salary structures without necessitating new primary legislation.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Fifteenth Amendment 1918) focus on amending Regulation 104 by inserting a new entry into Table C (regulation 104(1)). Specifically, this amendment introduces new salary scales for the roles of Cabinet-Maker and Cabinet-Maker (Foreman) within the Commonwealth Public Service. For a Cabinet-Maker, the minimum salary is set at Grade IV, with no specified maximum, while a Cabinet-Maker (Foreman) is also set at Grade IV, with a maximum salary of £192.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act on the relevant parties primarily concern the administration and enforcement of the updated salary scales. The Commonwealth Public Service, as governed by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1917, must now adhere to these new salary provisions for the specified roles. This involves updating internal records, payroll systems, and possibly revising employment contracts to reflect the new pay scales. Furthermore, the Commonwealth Public Service must ensure that these new rates are consistently applied to all employees in these positions across the various departments and agencies.
The legislation does not explicitly detail any offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with these new salary provisions. However, under the overarching framework of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1917, any failure to comply with the stipulated salary scales could potentially result in administrative or disciplinary action against the responsible officers or departments. Given the regulatory nature of these amendments, non-compliance might also lead to legal challenges or claims from affected employees regarding underpayment. While the exact penalties are not stated in this specific statutory rule, they could be pursued under the general provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act.