STATUTORY RULES.
1916. No. 115.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1902-1916.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, 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 1902-1916 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this fourteenth day of June, 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).
Paragraph (e) of Sub-Regulation (7) of Regulation 61 is repealed, and the following is inserted in its stead:—
(e) In the case of officers performing telephonists’ duties the provisions of paragraphs (a) (b) and (d) of the foregoing shall apply whether the officers are employed on day or night work.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1916 No. 115, enacted as a Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1916, addresses a specific issue within the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations by amending the conditions for officers performing telephonists’ duties. This regulation was introduced by the Governor-General in Council to respond to an urgent need, ensuring that the provisions concerning officers performing telephonists' duties apply irrespective of whether they are on day or night work. The enactment was aimed at providing clarity and consistency in the treatment of these officers, ensuring they are not disadvantaged based on the shift they work. The regulation was issued under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act, and the urgency of its implementation highlights the need for timely adjustments to public service regulations to meet evolving operational requirements.
Scope and Application
This Provisional Regulation, issued under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1916, applies specifically to officers within the Commonwealth Public Service who perform telephonist duties. This amendment extends the scope of existing regulations to ensure that the provisions relating to the terms and conditions of employment for these officers are uniformly applied, irrespective of whether they are employed on day or night shifts. The Regulation is intended to address a specific issue within the public service sector, ensuring consistent application of relevant provisions across different shifts. The jurisdictional reach of this Provisional Regulation is limited to the Commonwealth level, impacting only those officers employed within the federal public service. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text, and the regulation itself does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments. It is designed as a direct amendment to the existing Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, effective immediately due to the urgency certified by the Governor-General.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1916 primarily focuses on amending the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, specifically altering Sub-Regulation (7) of Regulation 61 (Section 1). This amendment changes the conditions under which telephonists are employed, applying the same provisions to both day and night shifts (Section 1(e)). This adjustment ensures uniformity in the rules governing the employment and duties of telephonists, irrespective of the shift they work.
The regulation imposes specific obligations on the Commonwealth Public Service to ensure that the amended provisions are adhered to for all telephonists. It mandates that the same standards, qualifications, and conditions apply to telephonists working both day and night shifts. This includes ensuring that the roles, responsibilities, and any associated entitlements or requirements are consistent across all working hours (Section 1(e)).
Breach of the provisions outlined in the Provisional Regulation could lead to disciplinary actions as per the existing Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1916. While the regulation itself does not explicitly state penalties, non-compliance with the Act's provisions could result in administrative penalties, including fines or other disciplinary measures imposed by the Public Service Commission. The severity of these penalties would be commensurate with the nature and extent of the breach.