STATUTORY RULES.
1934. No. 11.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1933.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933, 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 twenty-ninth day of December, 1933.
W. J. CLEMENS
Chairman.
Approved in Executive Council this thirty-first day of January, 1934.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. W. C. MARR.
for Prime Minister.
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Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
1. Regulation 105 is amended by inserting after paragraph (d) of sub-regulation (3.) the following additional paragraph:—
“(e) The minimum rates of pay to officers appointed under Section 36a of the Act shall be as follow:—
| £ |
Under 21 years of age............................... | 168 |
At 21 years of age................................. | 222 |
At 22 years of age................................. | 234 |
At 23 years of age................................. | 246 |
At 24 years of age................................. | 258” |
2. Regulation 146 is amended by inserting after “£2” in the fifth line the words “or if the punishment is a fine not exceeding £2 and the officer has been deprived during suspension of an amount of salary which, together with the fine, exceeds £2,”.
3. Regulation 147 is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “against punishment imposed or recommended” in the first and second lines, and the words “other than a fine not exceeding £2” in the third line.
4. After regulation 164 the following regulation is inserted:—
“165.—(1.) Applications for appointment to the Third Division under Section 36a of the Act shall be invited by notification in the Gazette and shall be forwarded to reach the Secretary to the Board not later than six weeks from the date of the notification.
5088—Price 3d.
(2.) Subject to the provisions of Section 36a of the Act, the names of applicants recorded for appointment will be notified in the Gazette and such applicants will be eligible for appointment during the period commencing on the date of the Gazette in which their names are published and ending on the date of expiration of the eligibility for appointment of successful candidates at the examination referred to in sub-section (1.) of Section 36a of the Act.”
5. These Regulations shall be deemed to have commenced on 9th December, 1983.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1934 No. 11, titled Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933, was enacted in 1934 to make amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. These regulations were introduced to address issues in the public service remuneration and disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933. The enacting body for these regulations was the Board of Commissioners, which was granted authority under the Act to make such amendments. The policy objective, as implied by the changes, was to refine the salary scales and disciplinary measures for public service officers, ensuring more structured and fair treatment in terms of compensation and penalties. These regulations were made in pursuance of the Act and were subject to the approval of the Governor-General, Isaac Isaacs, as evidenced by the document.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1934, which amend the existing regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933, apply to officers appointed under Section 36a of the Act, specifically addressing their pay scales and eligibility for appointment. These regulations set out the minimum rates of pay for officers under 21 years of age, as well as those aged 21 to 24 years, thereby establishing a structured remuneration framework. Additionally, the regulations modify the conditions under which an officer may be fined or suspended, and detail the procedures for appointing officers to the Third Division, including timelines for application submission and the publication of eligible candidates. These regulations extend throughout the Commonwealth and are applicable to all officers within the public service, as governed by the overarching Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933. Notably, these regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, thereby applying uniformly across all applicable officers within the scope of the Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1933 primarily involve amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, as detailed in Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212. Regulation 105 is amended to include a new paragraph specifying the minimum rates of pay for officers appointed under Section 36a of the Act, based on age (Regulation 1). Regulation 146 is amended to allow for deductions from an officer’s salary if the fine imposed does not exceed £2 but the combined fine and salary deduction exceeds £2 (Regulation 2). Regulation 147 is also amended to remove certain conditions related to fines not exceeding £2 (Regulation 3). Additionally, Regulation 165 introduces a new process for applications for appointment to the Third Division, including the timing and notification process for such appointments (Regulation 4).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on officers and applicants under the Commonwealth Public Service Act. They establish the minimum rates of pay for officers appointed under Section 36a of the Act, with incremental increases based on age (Regulation 1). They also clarify the process for handling fines and salary deductions when an officer is punished (Regulation 2). Furthermore, Regulation 147 removes specific exclusions related to fines, ensuring consistency in the application of penalties. Regulation 165 outlines a structured process for applications to the Third Division, requiring applicants to submit their applications within a specified timeframe and detailing the notification and eligibility process for appointments (Regulation 4).
The Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, they do set forth conditions under which fines and salary deductions apply, and the processes for handling such cases (Regulations 2 and 3). While the Regulations do not detail maximum penalties, they do establish clear procedures for managing fines and their impact on officers’ salaries. Additionally, the omission of specific exclusions related to fines in Regulation 147 aims to ensure uniformity in the enforcement of disciplinary measures. The inclusion of a new regulation governing the application process for the Third Division (Regulation 4) ensures that appointments are made in a transparent and orderly manner.