STATUTORY RULES.
1919. No. 25.
COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS (SECOND AMENDMENT 1919).
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 as from 1st July, 1918.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of January, 1919.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command.
WILLIAM WEBSTER,
for Acting Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
The Public Service Regulations are amended by the deletion from Table B of regulation 104 of the following:—
Office. | Grade. | Salary. | Increments (Annual). | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| | £ | £ | £ | |
Stables Manager.. | IX. | 252 | 276 | | Salary within the limits of the Grades will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner. |
„ „ ... | X. | .. | 288 | .. |
Transport Officer (formerly Transport Foreman) | IX. | 252 | 276 | .. | Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner |
and the insertion of the following:–
Office. | Grade. | Salary. | Increments (Annual). | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| | £ | £ | £ | |
Transport Officer. „ „ .. | IX. X. | 252 .. | 276 288 | .. .. | Salary within the limits of the Grades will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner |
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Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Second Amendment 1919) is a statutory rule enacted in 1919, serving to amend the existing Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. This legislative instrument was established under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1917, reflecting the Commonwealth's need to efficiently manage and adjust its public service structure in response to evolving demands and circumstances. The enactment was executed by the Governor-General in Council, with the intent to bring these amendments into effect from 1 July 1918, demonstrating a commitment to timely administrative updates. The specific policy objective of these amendments was to refine the salary structures and grading for certain positions within the public service, thereby ensuring clarity and consistency in remuneration.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Second Amendment 1919) amends the existing regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902–1917, primarily affecting the salaries of specific roles within the public service. The amendment pertains to the positions of Stables Manager and Transport Officer, altering their salary scales and grade classifications. The amendment specifies new salary ranges and increments for these roles, with the exact amount to be determined by the Commissioner. The amendment applies to all individuals holding these positions within the Commonwealth Public Service, impacting their remuneration and employment terms. The amendment's jurisdictional reach is limited to the Commonwealth, affecting public servants employed by the federal government. The regulation comes into effect from 1st July 1918, and subordinate instruments may further define or specify the application of these amendments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Second Amendment 1919) concern the adjustment of salary scales and positions within the public service. Specifically, Regulation 104 of Table B is amended by removing the previous entry for the Stables Manager and replacing it with a revised entry for the Transport Officer (formerly known as the Transport Foreman). The new Transport Officer entry includes the same salary range and increment provisions as the previous Stables Manager role, but with the position title updated to reflect current nomenclature ((1)(2)).
This amendment imposes obligations on the Commonwealth Public Service by ensuring that the salary and grade of the Transport Officer are determined by the Commissioner, maintaining consistency with the previous arrangement for the Stables Manager. The regulations also necessitate the updating of official records and documentation to reflect the change in title and to ensure that all public service employees are aware of the current roles and associated salary scales ((1)(2)).
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches mentioned in the regulations. However, any failure to adhere to the specified salary scales and increments for the Transport Officer, as determined by the Commissioner, could potentially lead to administrative issues or disputes within the public service. It is also implied that the Commissioner’s determinations must be in line with broader public service policies and legal requirements to avoid any adverse outcomes ((1)(2)).