STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 117.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924 [(THIRTY-FIRST AMENDMENT, 1925)].
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 amendment to come into operation as from the 1st July, 1924.
Dated this sixth day of July, 1925.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, | |
W. J. Skewes, |
J. P. McGlinn, |
Approved in Executive Council this eighth day of July, 1925.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellence's Command,
C. W. C. MARR,
for Prime Minister.
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Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 93, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 106 in amended by inserting after Table 1. in sub-regulation (4) the following additional table:—
Table 1.
Section:—Meteorological Branch Department of Home and Territories.
Office. | Salary. | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. | Increments (Annual). |
| £ | £ | £ | |
Caretaker......................... | 216 | 234 | 6 | |
Machinist (Female), Grade 1— | | | | |
Under 18 years ................. | .. | 90 | .. | |
At 18 years.................... | .. | 162 | .. | |
At 19 years.................... | .. | 120 | .. | |
At 20 years .................... | .. | 144 | .. | |
Adult ........................ | 162 | 204 | 3of 8 | |
| | | 3of 6 | |
Machinist (Female), Grade 2— | 216 | 234 | 6 | |
Recorder (Female)— | | | | |
Under 18 years ................. | .. | 90 | .. | |
At 18 years .................... | .. | 102 | .. | |
At 19 years.................... | .. | 120 | .. | |
At 20 years .................... | .. | 144 | .. | |
Adult........................ | 162 | 180 | 6 | |
Recorder and Typist (Female)— | | | | |
Under 18 years.................. | .. | 90 | .. | |
At 18 years.................... | .. | 102 | .. | |
At 19 years.................... | .. | 126 | .. | |
At 20 years..................... | .. | 144 | .. | |
Adult ........................ | 162 | 204 | 3of 8 | |
| | | 3of 6 | |
Senior Assistant Grade 1............... | 234 | 246 | 6 | |
Senior Assistant Grade 2............... | 252 | 276 | 6 | |
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Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1925, being Statutory Rules 1925 No. 117, were enacted to amend the existing regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. The purpose of this legislative instrument was to update and refine the existing regulations governing the public service by introducing new salary structures and increments for specific roles within the Meteorological Branch Department of Home and Territories. This was done under the authority of the Board of Commissioners, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, to ensure that the changes were formally recognised and implemented from 1 July 1924. The policy objective, as articulated in the text, was to provide a structured framework for remuneration within the public service, addressing any identified gaps in the existing regulatory landscape.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1925, No. 117, represent amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, with the purpose of updating the salary structures and increments for certain positions within the Meteorological Branch of the Department of Home and Territories. These regulations apply to all public servants, particularly those employed within the specified branch and department, impacting both existing employees and prospective recruits. The amendments outlined in these rules are effective from 1 July 1924, as authorised by the Board of Commissioners and subsequently approved by the Governor-General. This legislative instrument aims to provide clarity and consistency in remuneration for specific roles, thereby ensuring fair compensation practices within the Commonwealth public service.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1925, No. 117, which are the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, pertain to the amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, specifically Regulation 106. Regulation 106 has been modified to include a new table that details salary scales and increments for various positions within the Meteorological Branch Department of Home and Territories, particularly for female employees in grades such as Machinist and Recorder, as well as Senior Assistants. These new provisions provide a structured scale of minimum and maximum salaries along with annual increments based on age and grade (Regulation 106(4)).
The obligations imposed by these regulations require adherence to the specified salary scales and increments for the listed positions within the Meteorological Branch. The Board of Commissioners must ensure that these new salary structures are implemented and followed for all applicable positions, maintaining consistency and fairness within the public service (Regulation 106(4)). This includes documenting the salaries and ensuring that any increments are accurately applied as per the employee's age and grade.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in significant consequences. The legislation does not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or specific civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance, but non-adherence to these mandated salary scales and increments could potentially lead to legal challenges or disciplinary actions against the relevant authorities. The penalties could range from financial restitution to employees if they are underpaid, to administrative penalties for the Board of Commissioners or relevant public service entities that fail to implement the regulations as required.