STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 183.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924.
(FORTY-FOURTH AMENDMENT, 1925.)
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, 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 amendment of the Regulations, such amendment to come into operation from the 1st July, 1924.
Dated this sixteenth day of October, 1925.
W. J. Skewes, Acting Chairman, Board of
W. J. McGlinn, Commissioners.
W. J. Clemens, Deputy Commissioner,
Approved in Executive Council this twenty-eighth day of October, 1925.
STONEHAVEN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
THOS. W. CRAWFORD,
for Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulation.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 93, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 104 is amended by inserting in the table of sub-regulation (1) thereof, before the office “Commonwealth Statistician and Actuary”, the following:—
Department. | Office. | Salary. |
Minimum. | Maximum |
| | £ | £ |
Prime Minister.... | Secretary and Chief Inspector Public Service Board | 900 | 1,100 |
| Public Service Inspectors— | 800 | 1,000 |
Two Positions, each................ |
| Two Positions, each................ | 800 | 900 |
| One position..................... | 750 | 850 |
| Three positions, each................ | 700 | 800 |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1925, No. 183, titled "Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924," was enacted to amend the existing regulations and bring them up to date with the administrative requirements of the Commonwealth. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updating the salary structures within the public service, ensuring they align with the changing economic conditions and the roles' responsibilities. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 and approved by the Governor-General, the regulation was designed to provide clarity and consistency in public service remuneration. The policy objective behind these amendments was to ensure that the public service's salary structures reflect the roles' importance and the necessary qualifications, thereby attracting and retaining competent personnel.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 provides a framework for the administration of the public service in Australia and includes specific regulations governing the roles, responsibilities, and remuneration of various positions within the public service. The legislative instrument, Statutory Rules 1925, No. 183, amends the existing regulations under this Act, specifically targeting Regulation 104 to introduce new salary scales for certain positions within the Public Service Board. This amendment applies to individuals holding positions such as the Secretary and Chief Inspector, Public Service Inspectors, and others within the Prime Minister's department, thus impacting the remuneration and employment terms for these roles. The amendment is effective from 1 July 1924, and while the scope of the amendment is confined to the specified salary changes, it underscores the Commonwealth's regulatory reach over public service remuneration. This legislative instrument does not explicitly outline exclusions or exemptions beyond the scope of the amendment itself, which is limited to the outlined positions and their corresponding salary brackets.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this legislation involve amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulation, specifically altering Regulation 104. Regulation 104 (1) is amended by adding new entries related to the Prime Minister’s Department, including positions for the Secretary and Chief Inspector of the Public Service Board, and various Public Service Inspectors. These changes establish the new roles within the department and set salary scales for these positions (Regulation 104). The new positions include the Secretary and Chief Inspector, who will earn between £900 and £1,100, and Public Service Inspectors, whose salaries range from £700 to £1,000 depending on their specific roles and responsibilities.
The Act imposes certain obligations on the Board of Commissioners and the entities it governs. The Board is responsible for implementing these amendments to the Regulations, ensuring that the newly established positions and salary scales are adhered to within the Public Service. Furthermore, the Act mandates that these changes come into effect from the 1st July 1924, thereby requiring entities governed by these Regulations to adjust their operations accordingly. The Board must also ensure that the salaries and positions are properly documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders within the Public Service.
Breaches of these Regulations may lead to various consequences. While the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for non-compliance, it is reasonable to infer that failing to adhere to the prescribed salary scales and position requirements could result in administrative or disciplinary actions. Such actions might include the review of salaries, potential sanctions against officials who do not comply with the stipulated terms, and other measures deemed appropriate by the Public Service Board. Although the Act does not detail maximum penalties, it is clear that compliance is mandatory, and deviations may lead to corrective measures to uphold the integrity of the Public Service.