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STATUTORY RULES.

1949. No. 1.

 

REGULATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1948.*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service, Act 1922-1948, 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 twenty-second day of December, 1948.

W. E. DUNK

Chairman.

 

I, the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulation.

Dated this eleventh day of January, 1949.

W. J. McKELL

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

J. B. CHIFLEY

Prime Minister.

 

Amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. †

Regulation 98aa of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead :—

Partial reimbursement of fares of certain officers.

“ 98aa.—(1.) Where an unmarried adult officer who is stationed in Canberra and whose rate of salary does not exceed £400 per annum travels, while on recreation leave, from Canberra to the home of his

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 20th January, 1949.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 44, 72, 78 and 119; 1936. Nos. 5, 55, 76, 88, 106, 116, 143 and 154; 1937, Nos. 11, 25, 54, 60, 74, 78, 87, 100, 103 and 118; 1938, Nos. 35, 41, 79, 105, 110 and 113; 1939, Nos. 4, 36, 52, 62, 65, 105, 154, 167 and 168; 1940, Nos. 23, 74, 110, 143 and 247; 1941, Nos. 36, 42, 127, 148, 158, 168, 191, 224, 284 and 310; 1942, Nos. 45, 167, 174, 182, 225, 320, 465, 466 and 552; 1943, Nos. 271, 272 and 301; 1944, Nos. 6, 132, 138 and 143; 1945, Nos. 15, 35, 115, 118 and 124; 1946, Nos. 22, 68, 120, 124 and 153; 1947, Nos. 1, 2, 122, 123, 146, 147, 158 and 163; and 1948, Nos. 32, 49, 68, 71, 97, 149, 157 and 158.

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parent or guardian, the Chief Officer may, subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, authorize reimbursement to the officer of the amount (if any) by which the officer’s fare to and from the locality in which the home of his parent or guardian is situated exceeds £7 10s.

“ (2.) Partial reimbursement of an officer’s fare under the last preceding sub-regulation shall not be authorized more than once in any two consecutive calendar years.

“ (3.) Where an officer who is under twenty-one years of age and is stationed in Canberra travels, while on recreation leave, from Canberra to the home of his parent or guardian, the Chief Officer may, subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, authorize reimbursement to the officer of the amount (if any) by which the officer’s fare to and from the locality in which the home of his parent or guardian is situated exceeds £5.

“ (4.) Partial reimbursement of an officer’s fare under the last preceding sub-regulation shall not be authorized more than once in any one calendar year.

“ (5.) For the purposes of this regulation—

(a) the reference in sub-regulation (1.) to an officer’s rate of salary shall be read as a reference to the rate of salary actually payable to the officer (including any adjustment of that rate on account of variation in the cost of living) under the Act and these Regulations or under any determination in force under the Arbitration Public Service Act 1920-1947 ; and

(b) ‘ calendar year ’ means any period beginning on the first day of January and ending on the next succeeding thirty-first day of December.”.

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1949 were enacted to amend the existing regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1948, aiming to provide a more equitable framework for public service employees. This statutory instrument, approved by the Governor-General and made by the Public Service Board, introduces specific provisions regarding the partial reimbursement of travel fares for certain officers during their recreation leave. The policy objective is to offer financial relief to unmarried adult officers with a salary of £400 per annum or less, and to young officers under 21 years of age, by reimbursing the excess fare over a specified amount when they travel from Canberra to their home locality. The regulations also include limitations on the frequency of reimbursements to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Scope and Application

This statutory rule amends the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1948, focusing on the reimbursement of travel fares for officers while on recreation leave. Specifically, it allows for the partial reimbursement of fares for unmarried adult officers stationed in Canberra whose annual salary does not exceed £400, as well as for officers under the age of twenty-one, provided their travel is to visit their parents or guardians. The reimbursement amount is the difference between the officer’s fare and a specified threshold of £7 10s for adults and £5 for those under twenty-one, with strict limitations on the frequency of such reimbursements within a given period. The regulation applies to all Commonwealth public service officers meeting the specified criteria, operating within the national jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia. The rule does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions but implicitly excludes officers not meeting the specified criteria or exceeding the reimbursement limits. The application of this regulation is further governed by subordinate instruments as outlined in the relevant statutes and amendments listed.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, as amended, focus on the partial reimbursement of travel fares for certain officers under specific conditions. Under section 98aa(1), unmarried adult officers stationed in Canberra with an annual salary not exceeding £400 may receive reimbursement for the excess of their fare over £7 10s, provided they travel to the home of their parent or guardian while on recreation leave. This reimbursement can occur only once every two years. Additionally, section 98aa(3) provides that officers under 21 years old can be reimbursed for the excess over £5 under similar conditions, but this is limited to once per calendar year. The obligations imposed by these sections are primarily administrative. The Chief Officer must assess the eligibility of officers under the specified conditions and determine whether they qualify for reimbursement. This includes verifying the officer’s salary, travel details, and the frequency of such reimbursements within the stipulated time frames. The Chief Officer must also ensure compliance with the regulations’ stipulations to avoid overstepping the allowed reimbursement frequency. Failure to comply with the conditions outlined in the regulations can lead to penalties. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within the provided text, breaches of public service regulations can generally lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other consequences as determined by the Public Service Board. The maximum penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and could include fines or other sanctions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.

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