STATUTORY RULES.
1908. No. 65.
REGULATION 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 Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twenty-third day of May, One thousand nine hundred and eight.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. H. KEATING,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Regulation 104 of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 is amended as follows:—
(a) By omitting in the corresponding columns, and under the corresponding heads, the particulars hereunder set out relating to the office of Assistant, Senior:—
Department and Office. | | Scale of Additions. | |
Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Postmaster-General— | £ | £ | | | £ |
Assistant, Senior......... | 114 | 6 | One year... | 2 | 126 |
(b) By inserting in lieu thereof in the corresponding columns, and under the corresponding heads, the particulars hereunder set out relating to the office of Assistant, Senior:—
Department and Office. | | Scale of Additions. | |
Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Postmaster-General— | £ | £ | | | £ |
Assistant, Senior, Grade I...... | 114 | 6 | One Year.. | 2 | 126 |
Assistant, Senior, Grade II...... | 132 | 6 | One year... | 1 | 138 |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1908, No. 65, are Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, enacted by the Governor-General in Council on 23 May 1908. These regulations were introduced to address the need for structured amendments to the salary scales and classifications of public service roles, specifically the office of Assistant, Senior within the Postmaster-General's Department. The enacting body for these regulations is the Governor-General in Council, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective, as implied, is to ensure that the remuneration and classification of public service roles are clearly defined and periodically adjusted to reflect changes in responsibilities and the economic environment.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument amends Regulation 104 of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, which applies to the Commonwealth public service, specifically altering the pay scales for Senior Assistants in the Postmaster-General's Department. This regulation impacts the individuals who hold the position of Senior Assistant within the specified department and modifies their remuneration based on their grade. The changes are immediate upon the publication of the regulation and affect the public servants in the Commonwealth public service. The regulation outlines specific adjustments to the pay scales and intervals for Senior Assistants, Grade I and Grade II, indicating a structured approach to remuneration within the public service hierarchy. The regulation does not explicitly mention exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond those defined within the existing structure of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902.
Key Provisions
The Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, specifically Regulation 104, undergoes amendments concerning the office of Assistant, Senior within the Postmaster-General's Department. The original provisions (paragraph a) are removed, and new specifications (paragraph b) are introduced. The amendments detail the scale of additions, minimum and maximum yearly rates of pay, and the intervals at which these rates are payable for the Assistant, Senior roles, now differentiated into Grade I and Grade II (Regulation 104(a), (b)).
The obligations imposed by this Act primarily concern the accurate classification and remuneration of Assistant, Senior roles within the Postmaster-General's Department. The new grades, Senior Assistant Grade I and Senior Assistant Grade II, must be recognised and applied according to the specified pay scales and intervals. This requires the relevant authorities to ensure that these roles are compensated in line with the new regulations, and that appropriate records and documentation are maintained to reflect these changes.
Failure to adhere to the provisions of this Regulation can lead to significant consequences. While the specific legal consequences are not outlined in the provided text, breaches of public service regulations generally entail administrative, civil, or criminal penalties depending on the severity and intent of the breach. The maximum penalties, if applicable, could include fines, compensation orders, or even criminal charges for wilful or negligent non-compliance.
Furthermore, the Act may impose additional obligations on the entities governed by it, such as the requirement to report any changes in employment status or remuneration to the appropriate government bodies. This ensures transparency and compliance with the stipulated financial provisions. Any failure to meet these obligations could result in legal action against the responsible parties, highlighting the importance of strict adherence to the Act’s provisions.