STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 33.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1902.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, to come into operation forthwith
Dated this first day of February, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
KING O’MALLEY,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Regulations Nos. 114, 115, 116, and 116a, made under the provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, are repealed, and new Regulations in the following terms are made in lieu thereof :—
114. Officers shall be classified as under—
Class. | Annual Salary of Subdivision of Class. |
First
Sub-division. | Second Sub-division. | Third
Sub-division. | Fourth
Sub-division. | Fifth
Sub-division. | Sixth
Sub-division. | Seventh Sub-division. | Eighth Sub-division. |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
A...... | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 | 900 | 1,000 | .. | .. |
B...... | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 | .. | .. | .. |
C...... | 420 | 440 | 460 | 480 | 500 | .. | .. | .. |
D...... | 310 | 335 | 360 | 380 | 400 | .. | .. | .. |
E...... | 210 | 235 | 260 | 280 | 300 | .. | .. | .. |
F...... | 72 | 84 | 102 | 120 | 138 | 156 | 168 | 180 |
115. Except in the cases of persons appointed under Section 31 of the Act, all new appointments to the Professional Division shall be made to the first subdivision of Class F, and the rate of salary at which a person is first appointed to such subdivision shall be £72 per annum. Provided that any officer in Class F of 21 years of age or over may be paid salary at the rate of £110 per annum, but the payment of such salary shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of seniority or future advancement.
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116. Subject to favorable report by the Chief Officer, every officer of the Professional Division in Class F who has been twelve months in the service shall be eligible, on the recommendation of the Commissioner, to receive an annual increase of salary in accordance with the prescribed classification, and may be granted further increases of salary at intervals of not less than one year at the rate of £10 per annum until salary reaches £200 per annum. Provided that in the opinion of the Commissioner such further increases are justified by the efficiency of the officer and the value of the work performed.
116a. The classification of an officer in the First subdivision of Class E prior to this Regulation shall not confer any right to advancement to the salary of the First subdivision of Class E as prescribed in the foregoing, and an officer at present classified in any other subdivision of Class E shall be deemed to be classified in the subdivision most nearly corresponding with his present salary.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1912 No. 33, Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, was enacted in 1912 to provide structured salary classifications for officers in the Commonwealth Public Service. The problem this legislation addressed was the need for a more organised and equitable system of remuneration within the federal public service, aiming to standardise the pay structure and provide a basis for salary advancement based on performance and experience. This legislative instrument was created by the Governor-General in Council under the authority granted by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, with the policy objective of establishing a transparent and merit-based system for salary classification and progression in the public service.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, as outlined in the Statutory Rules 1912 No. 33, apply to officers within the Commonwealth Public Service, specifically those classified under the Professional Division. These Regulations govern the classification of officers, determining their annual salary and the structure of salary subdivisions within each class. The regulations also detail the criteria for initial appointment and subsequent salary increases for officers in Class F, contingent on satisfactory performance and recommendations from the Commissioner and the Chief Officer. The application of these regulations extends across the Commonwealth of Australia, as mandated by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. Notably, the regulations specify certain exclusions, such as the classification of officers in the First subdivision of Class E, which do not confer rights to advancements as prescribed. Additionally, the application of these regulations may be further defined or restricted through subordinate instruments, ensuring flexibility in the administration of the public service.
Key Provisions
The statutory rules, numbered 1912. No. 33, provide regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, which come into effect immediately. These regulations primarily deal with the classification and remuneration of officers in the public service. Section 114 outlines the classification system for officers, detailing the annual salary ranges for various classes and subdivisions. For instance, Class A officers have annual salaries ranging from £650 to £1,000, depending on their subdivision, while Class F officers range from £72 to £180. Section 115 stipulates that new appointments to the Professional Division must initially be made to the first subdivision of Class F, with an annual salary of £72, unless the officer is over 21 years old, in which case they may be paid £110 per annum, though this does not affect seniority or future advancement.
The regulations impose specific obligations on the public service officers and the entities governing them. Section 116 requires that officers in Class F of the Professional Division, who have served for at least twelve months, be eligible for annual salary increases, subject to a favorable report from the Chief Officer and a recommendation from the Commissioner. These increases are to be granted at intervals of at least one year, up to a maximum of £200 per annum, provided the officer’s efficiency and the value of their work justify such increases. Section 116a clarifies that prior classifications in the First subdivision of Class E do not entitle officers to advancement to the salary of that subdivision, and officers currently in other subdivisions of Class E are to be reclassified according to their present salary.
The regulations also outline potential consequences for non-compliance. Although specific offences and penalties are not explicitly mentioned in the text, breaches of these provisions could potentially lead to disciplinary actions or other administrative consequences within the public service framework. Non-compliance with the stipulated salary increases or classification rules might be reviewed and addressed by the relevant authorities, including the Commissioner and Chief Officer, who have the discretion to withhold increases or take other appropriate measures to ensure adherence to the regulations.