STATUTORY RULES.
1915. No. 199.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1902-1915.
I, SIR ARTHUR STANLEY, Governor of the State of Victoria and its Dependencies, in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting as the Deputy of the Governor-General in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this sixth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
A. L. STANLEY,
Deputy for the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
ANDREW FISHER.
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.)
Tabla 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 | 6 | To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum |
VIII. | ... | 240 | ... | ” ” ” |
IX. | ... | 252 | | |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1915, No. 199, enacted under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915, was introduced to address the need for urgent amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. This provisional regulation was made effective immediately by Sir Arthur Stanley, the Governor of the State of Victoria and its Dependencies, acting as the Deputy of the Governor-General. The urgency was such that the regulation was certified to come into operation forthwith, reflecting a significant administrative need to adjust salaries and positions within the public service. The primary objective of this legislative instrument was to facilitate the necessary adjustments to the public service structure without delay, thereby ensuring that the government could efficiently manage its operations.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915, as amended, applies to the Commonwealth Public Service, specifically to the roles of Mail Officer and Overseer of Postmen within this service. The geographic reach of this regulation is nationwide, impacting the entire Commonwealth Public Service across Australia. The regulation is focused on the amendment of salary scales, with specific adjustments to minimum and maximum salaries and annual increments for these positions. The regulation is effective immediately, as certified by the Governor of the State of Victoria and its Dependencies acting as the Deputy of the Governor-General, and comes into operation without delay. The regulation does not specify exclusions or exemptions, and it operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1915. The regulation extends its application through the amendment of existing statutory rules and regulations, thus ensuring that the salary adjustments are implemented across the specified roles within the public service.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Statutory Rules 1915, No. 199, amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations by adjusting salary scales for certain grades within the public service. Specifically, Table A of Regulation 104 is updated to reflect a new minimum salary of £216 for Grade VII (paragraph 1). Furthermore, Table B of Regulation 104 is modified to reclassify the positions of Mail Officer and Overseer of Postmen, assigning them to Grade VII with a minimum salary of £216 and a maximum salary of £228, with increments leading to Grade VIII after one year of service at the maximum salary of the current grade (paragraph 2).
The obligations imposed by this regulation include the adherence to the updated salary scales for the specified positions. Public service entities governed by these regulations must ensure that the salaries of Mail Officers and Overseers of Postmen are adjusted in accordance with the new grading and salary structure. This includes maintaining records that reflect these changes and ensuring employees are appropriately compensated as per the amended regulations.
Failure to comply with these provisions may result in legal repercussions. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not explicitly stated within the regulation, breaches of public service regulations can generally lead to administrative, civil, or criminal consequences depending on the severity and intent of the violation. Employees affected by non-compliance may also have grounds for legal action to seek redress for incorrect salary payments.
The regulation aims to streamline the public service salary structure by providing clear guidelines on salary increments and job grading, ensuring transparency and fairness in remuneration. By specifying the exact figures and conditions for salary progression, the regulation seeks to maintain an efficient and motivated public service workforce.