STATUTORY RULES.
1933. No. 73.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1932.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, 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 Regulation.
Dated this fifteenth day of June, 1933.
W. J. CLEMENS
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this twenty-first day of June, 1933.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. W. C. MARR
for Prime Minister.
Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
1. Regulation 97b is amended—
(a) by omitting the word “twenty-six” appearing in sub regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the word “thirteen”.
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words—
“, or thirteen pounds per annum if unmarried”.
(c) by adding to sub-regulation (1.) the words—
“Provided further that this sub-regulation shall cease to have effect on and from the first day of July, 1934.”
(d) by omitting sub-regulation (3.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(3.) Unless otherwise determined by the Board, an officer appointed, transferred, or promoted to an office in Canberra, whether before or after the commencement of this regulation, who resides at one of the Commonwealth hotels or boarding-houses, may be paid an allowance at the rate of thirteen pounds 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. It shall, however, if greater, be paid in lieu of the allowance payable under regulation 96 of these Regulations.”
2. This regulation shall commence on 1st July, 1933.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1933 No. 73, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, were introduced to amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, specifically addressing the allowances for officers residing in Canberra. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners with the approval of the Governor-General, these regulations aimed to adjust the financial provisions for public service officers. The policy objective was to streamline and standardise the allowances provided to officers based on their residency and employment circumstances, ensuring clarity and fairness within the public service remuneration framework. These regulations reflect the legislative intent to provide practical updates to the public service structure, adapting to the evolving needs and conditions of the service during the early 1930s.
Scope and Application
The Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, established by the Board of Commissioners, apply to public servants within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, specifically targeting officers whose roles may be affected by the changes in allowances and conditions of service. These regulations pertain to the financial allowances provided to officers, particularly those residing in Canberra, and dictate the specific rates and conditions under which these allowances are paid. The regulations modify the existing Commonwealth Public Service Regulations to adjust allowances, for instance, by reducing the age threshold for certain allowances and stipulating that allowances paid to officers residing in Commonwealth hotels or boarding-houses in Canberra shall not be paid in addition to other allowances but may replace them if greater. The regulations are designed to come into effect on 1 July 1933, with certain provisions ceasing to have effect from 1 July 1934. The Board’s authority to make these regulations is contingent upon the approval of the Governor-General.
Key Provisions
The regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, dated June 15, 1933, introduce significant amendments to Regulation 97b. Firstly, the age requirement for officers has been reduced from twenty-six to thirteen years, and the specific mention of an unmarried officer's allowance of thirteen pounds per annum has been omitted. Furthermore, the regulation now includes a provision that the amended sub-regulation will cease to have effect from July 1, 1934. In addition, sub-regulation (3) has been replaced with a new provision allowing an allowance of thirteen pounds per annum to officers residing in Commonwealth hotels or boarding-houses in Canberra, either before or after the regulation's commencement. This allowance is not to be paid in addition to any other allowances but rather in substitution where it is greater.
These regulations impose specific obligations on public service officers appointed, transferred, or promoted to positions in Canberra. Notably, those residing in Commonwealth hotels or boarding-houses may qualify for an additional allowance of thirteen pounds per annum, provided it is not paid concurrently with other allowances. The Board of Commissioners holds the authority to determine the applicability of these allowances, ensuring that officers are appropriately compensated based on their residency situation. Furthermore, these regulations require that any allowances paid under this regulation must not exceed those provided under other relevant regulations, such as Regulation 96.
Breach of these regulations could lead to financial discrepancies or misallocation of allowances, which may be subject to audit and corrective action by the Board of Commissioners. While the regulations do not explicitly outline criminal or civil penalties for non-compliance, any misconduct or mismanagement of allowances could potentially lead to disciplinary actions against the officers involved. The regulations ensure that public service officers are compensated fairly and that allowances are distributed according to the specified criteria, maintaining transparency and accountability within the public service framework.