STATUTORY RULES.
1919. No. 161.
COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS (ELEVENTH 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 1902–1918, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this nineteenth day of June,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 omitting paragraph (c) of regulation 149, and inserting the following paragraph in its stead:—
(c) That in the case of officers transferred temporarily from their head-quarters to take up duty at another station for a period of two weeks or over, a reduced allowance shall be paid after the first week of residence, provided that no allowance shall be reduced below the rates in the following scale:—
Salary. | Allowance per week |
| £ | s. | d. |
£500 and over................................ | 2 | 12 | 6 |
£310 and under £500........................... | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Over £156 and under £310........................ | 1 | 10 | 0 |
From £110 to £156............................. | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Under £110................................. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Eleventh Amendment) 1919 was enacted to amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902–1918. The regulation was introduced to address the issue of allowances for officers who are temporarily transferred from their headquarters to another station. This amendment sought to adjust the allowance rates for such officers after the first week of residence, ensuring that no officer's allowance would be reduced below a specified scale. The regulation was made by the Governor-General in Council under the authority granted by the Commonwealth Public Service Act, with the policy objective of providing a fair and structured allowance system for officers on temporary duty assignments. This legislative instrument was intended to ensure that officers are adequately compensated for their temporary relocation while maintaining fiscal responsibility in the public service.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Eleventh Amendment, 1919) amends the Public Service Regulations to adjust the allowances for officers who are temporarily transferred from their headquarters to another duty station for a period of two weeks or longer. This amendment applies to officers within the Commonwealth public service who are relocated temporarily. The amendment modifies the allowance structure, ensuring that after the first week of residence, a reduced allowance is paid, though it cannot be less than the specified rates. The regulation ensures that officers receive a fair allowance based on their salary, with different rates set for various salary brackets. This legislative instrument operates within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia and is applicable to all officers within the public service who meet the criteria of temporary transfer and the specified duration of stay. The amendment does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond those outlined in the regulation itself. The regulation is brought into effect immediately upon its publication, reflecting the intention to swiftly implement changes to the allowance structure for temporary relocations within the public service.
Key Provisions
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Eleventh Amendment, 1919) primarily amend regulation 149 (1) by revising the allowances for officers who are temporarily transferred from their headquarters to another station. Specifically, the regulation now provides for a reduced allowance after the first week of residence, subject to a minimum allowance scale (1). The amendment introduces a tiered allowance system based on the officer's salary, ensuring that no allowance is reduced below certain specified rates (1).
Under this amendment, the obligations on the relevant parties include ensuring that officers who are temporarily transferred are paid an allowance that is calculated according to their salary and the duration of their stay at the new station (1). The new allowance rates must be adhered to, and any payments made must not fall below the prescribed minimum rates (1). This involves careful calculation and record-keeping to ensure compliance with the regulation.
Breaches of this regulation, if any, could potentially lead to administrative or financial discrepancies, though the specific legislative instrument does not detail any explicit penalties or consequences for non-compliance. However, given the nature of public service regulations, any failure to comply with these provisions might result in corrective actions or financial audits to ensure adherence to the prescribed allowance rates (1).
In conclusion, the amendment to regulation 149 outlines specific allowance rates for temporarily transferred officers, imposing clear financial obligations on the relevant authorities to ensure proper compensation (1). While the regulation does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, the importance of adhering to these provisions is underscored by the need for accurate financial administration within the public service.