STATUTORY RULES.
1932. No. 72.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1931.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, 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, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this thirtieth day of June, 1932.
W. J. CLEMENS,
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this thirteenth day of July, 1932.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. A. PERKINS
for Prime Minister.
Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
1. Regulation 86 is amended by inserting at the end of sub-regulation (1.) the following:—
“Provided further that no payment shall be made under this sub-regulation in respect of any period prior to the date upon which an officer makes written application to the Chief Officer for payment of allowance, unless such application is made within two months of the date upon which the officer becomes eligible for the allowance.”
2. Regulation 87b is amended by inserting after the words “payable under” in the fourth line, the words and figures “regulation 106 of”.
3: Regulation 109 is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following new sub-regulation:—
Notification of provisional promotions.
“109.—(1.) Notification of all provisional promotions shall, from time to time, be published by the Permanent Head in the Gazette, and any officer who desires to appeal to the Board in pursuance of Section 50 of the Act shall lodge his appeal, either by letter or telegram, with the Inspector in the State in which the promotion is to be made or, if the promotion is to be made in the Federal Capital Territory, with the Inspector at Canberra, within fourteen days of the date of publication of the notification of the provisional promotion. The appellant shall at the same time forward a copy of the appeal to the Chief Officer of the Department in which the vacancy exists.”
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4. Regulation 112a is amended by inserting after sub-regulation (3.) the following new sub-regulations—
“(4.) The transfer or promotion of an officer to a position of Clerk (Audit), Grade 2 shall be dependent upon evidence to the satisfaction of the Permanent Head or the Board as the case may be, that the officer has passed the Intermediate examination of an Institute of Accountants recognized by the Board or has successfully completed a University course in Commerce or Economics, including Auditing and Accountancy, Parts I. and II.
(5.) The transfer or promotion of an officer to a position of Inspector, Grade 1, Auditor General’s Office, shall be dependent upon evidence to the satisfaction of the Permanent Head or the Board, as the case may be, that the officer has passed the Final examination of an Institute of Accountants recognized by the Board or has successfully completed a University course in Commerce or Economics, including Auditing and Accountancy, Parts I. II. and. III.”
5. Regulation 106c is amended, as from 1st, July, 1932, by omitting the figures “182” wherever occurring and inserting in their stead the figures “174”.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1932, No. 72, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, introduce amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations to address issues and gaps within the public service administration and operations. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners and approved by the Governor-General, these regulations were designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service by introducing specific conditions for allowance payments, modifying pay provisions, and establishing criteria for provisional promotions and officer transfers or promotions. The policy objective is to ensure that public service operations are carried out with due diligence and adherence to established qualifications and procedural requirements.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1932 No. 72, Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, apply to the Commonwealth public service and its officers, governing various aspects of employment, allowances, and promotions within the service. These regulations cover individuals who are employed in public service roles across the Commonwealth, which includes federal government departments and agencies. The geographic reach of these regulations is nationwide, as they pertain to the federal public service, thereby affecting officers and positions across all states and territories of Australia. The regulations include amendments to existing provisions concerning allowances, qualifications for promotions, and the process for appealing provisional promotions. Notably, these regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, implying that they apply broadly to all relevant officers within the Commonwealth public service. The application of these regulations can be further detailed or modified through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Board of Commissioners.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931 include amendments to existing regulations concerning the payment of allowances, provisional promotions, and educational qualifications for certain positions. Firstly, Regulation 86 now requires officers to submit a written application to the Chief Officer within two months of becoming eligible for an allowance to receive payment for any prior periods (Reg. 86). Secondly, Regulation 87b now specifies that certain payments should be made in accordance with Regulation 106 (Reg. 87b). Thirdly, Regulation 109 now mandates the publication of all provisional promotions in the Gazette and specifies the procedure for appealing such promotions (Reg. 109). Fourthly, Regulation 112a introduces new sub-regulations that require officers to pass certain examinations or complete specific university courses to be eligible for transfer or promotion to certain positions, such as Clerk (Audit), Grade 2 and Inspector, Grade 1, Auditor General’s Office (Reg. 112a(4), (5)). Lastly, Regulation 106c reduces the numerical figure from 182 to 174 as from 1st July, 1932 (Reg. 106c).
The Regulations impose several obligations and requirements on officers within the Commonwealth Public Service. Officers must submit written applications for allowances within two months of becoming eligible, as specified in Regulation 86. They must also follow the procedure outlined in Regulation 109 for appealing provisional promotions. Additionally, officers seeking transfer or promotion to certain positions, such as Clerk (Audit), Grade 2 and Inspector, Grade 1, Auditor General’s Office, must provide evidence of passing specific examinations or completing specific university courses, as outlined in Regulation 112a(4) and (5).
The Regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, it can be inferred that failure to comply with the requirements, such as not submitting a written application within the specified timeframe, may result in the denial of payment for allowances or the ineligibility for transfer or promotion to certain positions. The specific consequences for non-compliance are not detailed in the Regulations.