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STATUTORY RULES.

1936. No. 5.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922–1934.*

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1934, 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 Regulations.

Dated this tenth day of January, 1936.

W.J. CLEMENS,

Chairman.

Approved in Executive Council this fifteenth day of January, 1936.

(SGD.) ISAAC A. ISAACS.

Governor‑General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

For Prime Minister.

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Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.†

Salaries of Officers of Second Division.

1. Regulation 104 is amended—

(a) by omitting from the table the office of “Assistant Commissioner, Office of Public Service Board” and the particulars shown opposite such office;

(b) by omitting from the table the office of “Assistant Secretary, Department of External Affairs” and the particulars shown opposite such office;

(c) by omitting from the table the figures “828” and “900” shown opposite the office of “Government Printer” and inserting in their stead the figures “876” and “1,000”.

Salaries of Female Officers.

2. Regulation 105b is amended—

(a) by inserting, after the office of “Librarian, Department of Trade and Customs”, the following office and particulars:—

Office.

Branch.

Department.

Salary.

—

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Librarian

Central Staff

Commerce....

232

304

(1 position)

(b) by omitting the office of “Clerk, Accounts Branch (Cashier), Victoria” and the particulars shown opposite such office;

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on

† Statutory Rules, 1935, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules, 1935, Nos. 44, 72, 78 and 119.

6101.––9/20.12.1935.––Price 3d.


(c) by omitting the figure and word “1 position” shown opposite the office of “Clerk, £96‑£256, Engineering Branch, Queensland” and inserting in their stead the figure and word “2 positions”.

Salaries of Officers of the Fourth Division.

3. Regulation 106 is amended—

(a) by omitting from the table the office of “Assistant (Counter)” and the particulars shown opposite such office;

(b) by omitting from the column of the table headed “Office” the words “Assistant (Meteorological Branch, Sydney and Perth)” and inserting in their stead the words “Assistant (Meteorological Branch)”;

(c) by omitting from the column of the table headed “Branch” the words “New South Wales and Western Australia” shown opposite the office of “Assistant (Meteorological Branch)”;

(d) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Foreman (Engineering Plant)” the following office and particulars :—

Office.

Department.

Branch.

Salary

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments. (Annual.).

Foreman (Lighthouse)

Commerce

Marine..

372

408

12

 

(e) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Foreman (Pole Depot)”, the following office and particulars:—

Office.

 

Branch.

 

Salary.

 

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments. (Annual).

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Foreman Searcher and Watchman and Inquiry Officer

Trade and Customs, Victoria

Miscellaneous

294

330

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

(f) by omitting from the table the office of “Inspector of Seamen and Licences” and the particulars shown opposite such office;


(g) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Inspector of Seamen”, the following offices and particulars:—

Office.

Department.

Branch.

Salary.

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments. (Annual.).

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Inspector of Seamen and Licences

Commerce

Marine, Melbourne

294

330

12

 

Inspector of Seamen and Licences

Commerce

Marine, Newcastle

260

300

8

 

(h) by omitting from the table the figures “306” and “342” shown opposite the office of “Overseer (Cleaners, &c.), Works and Services Branch, Canberra” and inserting in their stead the figures “318” and “354”;

(i) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Postal Investigation Officer, Senior, Postmaster‑General’s Department, New South Wales and Victoria”, the following office and particulars:—

 

 

 

Salary.

 

Office.

Department.

Branch.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments. (Annual).

Remarks.

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Postal Investigation Officer, Senior

Postmaster‑General’s, Queensland

Investigation (Postal)

426

474

12

 

(j) by omitting from the column of the table headed “Department” the words “Queensland and” shown opposite the office of “Postal Investigation Officer, Senior, Postmaster‑General’s Department, Queensland and South Australia”;

(k) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Radio Inspector, Assistant”, the following office and particulars:—

 

 

 

Salary.

 

Office.

Department.

Branch.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments. (Annual).

Remarks.

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Radio Telephonist

Postmaster‑General’s, New South Wales

Telephone

212

244

8

 


(l) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Traffic Inspector”, the following office and particulars:—

Office.

Department.

Branch.

Salary.

Remarks.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments, (Annual).

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Transport Officer

Postmaster‑General’s, Queensland

Stores....

306

342

12

 

(m) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Assistant (Female) (Typing, &c.)”, the following offices and particulars:—

 

 

 

Salary.

 

Office.

Department.

Branch.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments. (Annual).

Remarks.

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Assistant (Female) (Typing, Records, &c.)

Prime Minister’s

Public Service Board, (Queensland

226

262

3 of 8

 

 

 

1 of 12

 

Assistant, Senior (Female), Grade 3

Treasury

Taxation, Victoria

234

250

8

 

(n) by inserting in the table, after the office of “Postal Assistant (Female), Grade 2”, the following office and particulars:—

 

 

 

Salary.

 

Office.

Department.

Branch.

Minimum.

Maximum.

Increments. (Annual).

Remarks.

 

 

 

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

ÂŁ

 

Machinist, Senior (Female), Grade 3

Postmaster General’s, New South Wales and Victoria

Engineering

274

286

12

 

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1936, No. 5, is a legislative instrument under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1934, enacted to amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. This regulation, dated January 10, 1936, and approved by the Governor-General on January 15, 1936, was issued by the Board of Commissioners under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act. It addresses specific amendments to the salaries and positions within the public service, such as adjustments to the salary brackets for various offices, the addition of new positions, and the removal of outdated or redundant positions. The enactment aims to ensure that the remuneration and structure of public service roles remain appropriate and reflective of current organisational needs and conditions.

Scope and Application

The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1936, as amended, apply to the officers and employees of the Commonwealth Public Service, governing their salaries, conditions of employment, and related matters. These regulations, established under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1934, cover various positions across different departments and branches within the public service, detailing minimum and maximum salaries, increments, and other employment conditions. The amendments outlined in the regulations specifically address the salaries of officers in the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions, and include the addition and modification of various office positions, such as Librarians, Inspectors of Seamen, and various Foreman roles. The regulations have a nationwide application, affecting Commonwealth public servants across all states and territories in Australia. Subordinate instruments may further extend or specify the application of these regulations, subject to the overarching authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act and the approval of the Governor-General.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1934, which were made by the Board of Commissioners and approved by the Governor-General, include several amendments to the existing salary structures for various offices within the public service. Regulation 104 has been amended to adjust the salary figures for certain positions such as the Government Printer, removing and replacing specific salary figures. Regulation 105b has been updated to reflect changes in the positions of Librarian and Clerk within various departments, including the addition and removal of specific roles and salary details. Regulation 106 also saw amendments, with several offices being added or removed and updated salary details for positions such as the Foreman and Inspector roles across different branches and departments. These Regulations impose specific obligations on the public service entities and officers affected by the amendments. They must adhere to the new salary structures as outlined in the Regulations, which include specific minimum and maximum salary amounts and annual increments. These changes may necessitate updates to payroll systems, employment contracts, and other administrative records to ensure compliance with the new salary scales. Breaches of these Regulations, which detail specific requirements for public service salaries, could potentially result in legal consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of public service regulations generally could lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other legal repercussions depending on the severity and nature of the breach. It is essential for public service entities to ensure that they are fully compliant with these amended salary structures to avoid any potential legal issues.

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