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STATUTORY RULES.

1928. No. 56.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922–1924.

THE Board of Commissioners appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the said Act, and subject to the approval of the Governor-General, hereby makes the following amendment of the Regulations, such amendments to come into operation as from the first day of January, 1928.

Dated this eighth day of June, 1928.

W. J. SKEWES

Board of Commissioners.

J. P. McGLINN

Approved in Executive Council this twentieth day of June, 1928.

STONEHAVEN

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

NEVILLE HOWSE

for Prime Minister.

 

Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)

Regulation 97b is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—

Allowances to officers stationed at Canberra.

“97b. (1) Subject to the approval of the Board, an officer who, by reason of the removal or anticipated removal of his Department, is compulsorily transferred to Canberra, or who was, prior to the first day of January, 1928, transferred or promoted to fill, at Canberra, a vacancy which existed in a Department at the time of its removal to Canberra, may be paid, until otherwise determined by the Board, a special allowance in accordance with the following scales:—

Scales of Allowance.

Salary of Officer.

a.

B.

C.

d.

Married Officer who Purchases or Builds a House at Canberra. Rate per annum.

Married Officer who Rents a House at Canberra.

Married Officer other than as Specified in a and b.

Unmarried Officer.

Rate per annum.

Rate per annum.

Rate per annum.

 

£

 

£

£

£400 and under......

54

£39 plus an amount, excluding fractions of a pound, equal to 20 per cent. of the annual rent paid

 

 

£401 to £600........

63

 

 

£601 to £1,000......

69

39

26

£1,001 and upwards...

75

 

 

1474.—Price 3d.


(2) Subject to the approval of the Board, an officer, other than an officer receiving allowance under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, appointed, transferred or promoted to an office involving residence in Canberra, may be paid, until otherwise determined by the Board, a special allowance in accordance with the following scales:—

Scales of Allowance.

Salary of Officer.

A.

B.

Married Officer who Purchases or Builds a House at Canberra.

Married Officer who Rents a House at Canberra.

Rate per annum.

Rate per annum.

 

£

 

£400 and under 

15

An amount equal to 20 per cent., excluding fractions of a pound, of the annual rent paid

£401 to £600 

24

£601 to £1,000 

30

£1,001 and upwards 

36

(3) For the purpose of this regulation a married officer shall include a widower with dependent children and any officer maintaining dependents whose circumstances in the opinion of the Board justify inclusion.

(4.) In the preceding parts of this regulation “rent.” means the amount paid to the Federal Capital Commission as the house and ground rent for the residence occupied exclusive of rates or other charges, such rent being fixed upon the basis determined by the Federal Capital Commission for general application.

(5) In any case where an officer stationed at Canberra is paying rent other than as defined in the next preceding sub-regulation, the Board may determine the amount of allowance, if any, to be paid, provided that such amount shall not exceed 20 per cent. of the annual rent so paid, exclusive of rates or other charges.

(6) Until otherwise determined by the Board, an officer appointed, transferred, or promoted to Canberra who resides at one of the Federal Capital Commission hotels or boarding houses may be paid an allowance equal to 25 per cent. of the amount charged the officer for his board and lodging, but not exceeding £39 per annum. Such allowance shall not be paid in addition to allowance payable under sub-regulation. (1) of this regulation or under regulation 96 of these Regulations, but shall, if greater, be paid in lieu of that allowance.

 

By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1928, No. 56, issued under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, amends the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations to address the financial needs of public servants who are required to relocate to Canberra due to the removal or anticipated removal of their department. This legislative instrument was introduced to ensure that officers stationed in Canberra receive appropriate financial support, considering the specific circumstances of their residence, whether they own, rent, or stay in government-provided accommodation. The Board of Commissioners, authorised by the Commonwealth Public Service Act, enacted these regulations with the approval of the Governor-General and the Executive Council, establishing specific allowances designed to alleviate the financial burden on officers and their families due to the relocation.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1928, No. 56, under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1924, pertain to amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. Specifically, this legislative instrument focuses on the allowances provided to officers who are compulsorily transferred to Canberra due to the relocation or anticipated relocation of their department, or those who were previously transferred or promoted to fill a vacancy in a department that has since moved to Canberra. The amendments outline specific scales for allowances based on the salary of the officer, their marital status, and whether they own, rent, or reside in a Federal Capital Commission boarding house or hotel. These allowances are subject to the approval of the Board and may be altered at any future date by the Board's decision. Notably, the regulations apply only to officers who have been transferred or promoted due to the relocation of their department to Canberra, excluding those who are not in this specific category. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but allowances are contingent on the Board's approval and may be adjusted based on the officer's specific circumstances.

Key Provisions

The legislative instrument amends the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, introducing new allowances for officers stationed in Canberra. Specifically, Regulation 97b is repealed and replaced with new provisions for allowances for officers who are transferred to or promoted within Canberra. The new regulation provides for different scales of allowances based on the officer's marital status and housing situation, such as whether they own, rent, or reside in government-provided accommodation (Regulation 97b(1)-(6)). The amended regulation imposes obligations on officers and the Board of Commissioners. Officers must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the allowances, such as being compulsorily transferred to Canberra due to departmental relocation or being appointed to a role involving residence in Canberra. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for approving the allowances and determining the exact amount to be paid based on the prescribed scales and circumstances (Regulation 97b(1)-(6)). Failure to comply with the regulations may result in the Board not approving the allowance, or in the case of officers, not being eligible for the allowance. There are no explicit criminal or civil penalties stated in the regulation for non-compliance, but the regulation implies that adherence to the Board's decisions is necessary to receive the allowance (Regulation 97b(1)-(6)).

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