Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Amendment)

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F.R.L.I.

1997B01081

STATUTORY RULES.

1944. No. 132

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1943.*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1943, 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 eleventh day of August , 1944.

F.G. THORPE,

Commissioner.

 

I, The Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.

Dated this twenty ninth day of  August ,1944

(SGD.) GOWRIE.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

for Prime Minister.

 

Amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.†

Recording and payment of overtime.

1. Regulation 67 of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting in sub-regulation (14.), after the word “Commerce” (first occurring), the words “and Agriculture”.

Travelling time.

2. Regulation 69 of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting, after the word “officer” (first occurring), the words “who is in receipt of salary at a rate not exceeding £462 per annum”.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1944.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 44, 72, 78 and 119; 1936, Nos. 5, 55, 76, 88, 106, 116, 143 and 154; 1937, Nos. 11, 25, 54, 60, 74, 78, 87, 100, 103 and 118; 1938, Nos. 35, 41, 79, 105, 110 and 113; 1939, Nos. 4, 36, 52, 62, 65, 105, 154, 167 and 168; 1940, Nos. 23, 74, 110, 143 and 247; 1941, Nos. 36, 42, 127, 148, 158, 168, 191, 224, 284 and 310; and 1942. Nos. 45, 167, 174, 182, 225, 320 and 465, 466 and 552; 1943, Nos. 271, 272 and 301; and 1944, No. 6.

4686.—Price 5d. 9/4.8.1944


Sunday duty.

3. Regulation 70 of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting in sub-regulation (6a.), after the word “Commerce” (first occurring), the words “and Agriculture”.

Allowances in addition to salary.

4. Regulation 105c of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words ‘‘Marree and Powell’s Creek” and inserting in their stead the words “and Marree”.

Test of qualifications for certain offices

5. Regulation 112a of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1.), after the words “Quantity Surveyor, Cadet.”, the words “Radio inspector.”; and

(b) by inserting in sub-regulation (4.), after the word “Board, (second occurring), the words “has successfully completed a University course in Accountancy which is regarded by the Board as of at least like value,”.

The First Schedule.

6. The First Schedule to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting in the designations of offices and the particulars relating thereto of the Department of Social Services, before the designation of the office of Commissioner of Pensions and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“ Assistant Director-General.....................

792

864

(b) by omitting from the column headed “Department” the words “Supply and Development” and inserting in their stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;

(c) by inserting in the designations of offices and the particulars relating thereto of the Department of Supply and Shipping, after the designation of the office of Assistant Secretary (Supply and Planning) and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures :—

“Director of Navigation........................

962

1,112

Assistant Secretary (Marine).....................

Deputy Director of Lighthouses and Navigation—

840

912

New South Wales.........................

888

1,012

Queensland.............................

840

912

South Australia...........................

744

816

Western Australia.........................

744

816

Tasmania...............................

648

720”;

(d) by inserting in the designations of offices and the particulars relating thereto of the Postmaster-General’s Department, before the designation of the office of Chief Engineer and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

‘‘Assistant Director-General of Posts and Telegraph.....

1,512

1,762”;


(e) by omitting from the designations of offices and the particulars relating thereto of the Department of Health the designations of the several offices of Senior Medical Officer, Grade 2, and the particulars relating thereto and inserting in their stead the following words and figures:—

“Senior Commonwealth Medical Officer—

 

 

New South Wales............................

962

1,112

Victoria...................................

962

1,112

Queensland.................................

962

1,112

South Australia..............................

962

1,112

Western Australia............................

962

1,112

Northern Territory............................

962

1,112”;

(f) by inserting, in the column headed “Department”, after the word “Commerce”, the words “and Agriculture”; and

(g) by omitting from the designations of offices and the particulars relating thereto of the Department of Commerce and Agriculture the following designations of offices:––

“Director of Navigation

Assistant Secretary (Marine)

Deputy Director of Lighthouses and Navigation—

New South Wales

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Tasmania”

and all the particulars relating thereto.

The Third Schedule

7. The Third Schedule to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting the words and figure “Examiner, Grade 2” and all the words and figures occurring opposite thereto;

(b) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Clerk, Taxation Branch (Correspondence and Accounts), Queensland, Department of the Treasury, and the particulars relating thereto the following words and figures:—

“Librarian.......

Secretariat

Social Services

238

304

(One position”;)

(c) by omitting the following words and figures:—

“Clerk.........

Meteorological (Central Staff)

Interior…

292

370

(One position)”;

(d) by inserting, in the column headed “Department”, after the word “Commerce”, the words “and Agriculture”; and

(e) by omitting the figures “280” and “352” occurring opposite the designation of the office of Clerk, Accounts Branch (General Accounts), Queensland, Postmaster-General’s Department, and inserting in their stead the figures “352” and “424”, respectively.

The Fourth Schedule.

8. The Fourth Schedule to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from the column headed ‘‘Department” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words “Assistant (Dairy Export)” and inserting in their stead the words “Commerce and Agriculture”;


(b) by omitting the designation of the office of Assistant (Fault Recording), Senior, and all the particulars occurring opposite that designation;

(c) by omitting from the column headed “Department” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words “Assistant (Navigation and Lighthouses)” and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;

(d) by inserting, after the designation of the office of “Assistant (Photography)” and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

Assistant Plant Attendant

Health...

Serum Laboratories (Melbourne)

272

280

8

”;

 

 

 

 

(e) by omitting the designation of the office of Biograph Operator, Department of Trade and Customs, Central Staff, and all the particulars occurring opposite that designation;

(f) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Bookbinder and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Cabinet and Ministerial Officer

Prime Minister

..

432

528

12

”;

 

 

 

 

 

(g) by omitting from the column, headed “Office” the words “Film Cutter” and inserting in their stead the words “Film Cutter and Biograph Operator”;

(h) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Inquiry Officer, Department of Trade and Customs, New South Wales and Queensland, and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Inquiry Officer, Senior

Social Services

Secretariat

450

522

18

”;

 

 

 

 

 

(i) by omitting from the column headed “Department” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words “Inspector of Seamen and Licences” and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;

(j) by omitting from the column headed “Department” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words and figure “Labourer, Grade 1 “ and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;

(k) by omitting from the; column headed “Department.” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the word “Light-keeper” and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;

(l) by omitting from the column headed “Department” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words “Light-keeper, Head” and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;


(m) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Mail Officer, Senior, Grade 2, and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Maintenance Attendant

Interior

Canberra Fire Brigade

240

296

8

”;

 

 

 

 

(n) by omitting from the column headed “Department.” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words “Mechanic (Lighthouse), Junior” and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;

(o) by omitting the designation of the office of Ministerial Messenger and Cabinet Attendant and all the particulars occurring opposite that designation;

(p) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Motor Driver and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Motor Driver

Trade and Customs, New South Wales

Miscellaneous

264

280

8

”;

(q) by omitting the designation of the office of Overseer (Cleaners, &c.) and all the particulars occurring opposite that designation;

(r) by omitting from the column headed “Department.” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words “ Shipwright Surveyor” and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping” ;

(s) by omitting from the column headed “Department” the word “Commerce” occurring opposite the words “Storeman, Senior” and inserting in its stead the words “Supply and Shipping”;

(t) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Storeman, Senior, and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Storeman, Senior, Grade 1

Civil Aviation

Outstations

..

296

..

”;

 

 

 

 

 

 

(u) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Supervisor and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Supervisor (Cleaners, &c.)

Interior

Canberra Services

384

420

12

”;

 

 

 

 

(v) by inserting, after the designation of the office of “Supervisor (Escort and Loans)” and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Supervisor (Technical)

Information

Cinema and Photographic

408

444

12

”;

 

 

 

 


(w) by inserting, after the designation of the office of Assistant (Female) (Records), Department of the Treasury, and the particulars relating thereto, the following words and figures:—

“Assistant (Female) (Records)

Attorney-General

Court Reporting Staff

226

242

8

”;

and

(x) by omitting the designation of the office of Assistant (Female) (Typing), Postmaster-General’s Department, Western Australia, and all the particulars occurring opposite that designation.

 

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

Overview

The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1944 were enacted to address the need for amendments to existing regulations governing the Commonwealth Public Service, specifically to update and refine provisions related to overtime, allowances, qualifications, and departmental restructuring. These regulations were made by the Public Service Board under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1943 and were approved by the Governor-General. The policy objective behind these amendments was to ensure that the regulations reflected the evolving needs of the public service, particularly in light of the changing economic and operational environments during and after World War II. The regulations focus on updating definitions and classifications of positions, including the addition of new roles and the modification of existing ones to better align with current departmental functions and responsibilities.

Scope and Application

The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, as amended by the legislative instrument, apply to the public service of the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting the terms and conditions of employment for public servants across various departments and roles. These regulations specifically address the recording and payment of overtime for public servants in the Commerce and Agriculture departments, as well as the payment of allowances for public servants in receipt of a salary up to a specified amount per annum. They also detail amendments to the qualifications necessary for certain offices, such as the addition of the role of Radio Inspector, and adjustments to allowances for Sunday duty and travelling time. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying to public servants across all states and territories of Australia. The regulations also make changes to various schedules that list different offices and their particulars, including the addition of new positions and the reclassification of some departments. Exclusions and specific thresholds are outlined within the amended regulations, and further details or extensions of application may be provided through subordinate instruments or additional legislative instruments.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of these Regulations amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, primarily focusing on the recording and payment of overtime, travelling time allowances, Sunday duty allowances, and salary supplements for specific offices. They also revise the qualifications for certain positions and update the First and Fourth Schedules to include new office designations and their particulars. For instance, Regulation 67(14) now includes the Department of Agriculture for overtime recording (para. 1), Regulation 69 specifies conditions for travelling time allowances for officers earning up to £462 per annum (para. 2), and Regulation 70(6a) adds Agriculture to the list of departments eligible for Sunday duty allowances (para. 3). Allowances in addition to salary are also updated to include new offices (para. 4). The qualifications for certain positions are modified to include new roles such as Radio Inspector and to require specific educational qualifications (para. 5). Additionally, the First and Fourth Schedules have been amended to reflect new office designations, changes in department names, and the introduction of new positions (paras. 6, 8). These Regulations impose specific obligations on various departments and officers within the Commonwealth Public Service. For instance, departments are required to ensure that overtime for officers in the Commerce and Agriculture sectors is recorded and compensated as per the updated regulations (para. 1). Officers earning up to £462 per annum are entitled to specified travelling time allowances, and departments must process these claims accordingly (para. 2). Officers working on Sundays in the eligible departments must be provided with appropriate Sunday duty allowances (para. 3). Additionally, departments must ensure that officers in newly designated positions receive the specified salary supplements (para. 4). Certain positions now require candidates to have completed specific university courses or meet other educational criteria (para. 5). These obligations extend to updating departmental records and ensuring compliance with the new regulations as reflected in the First and Fourth Schedules (paras. 6, 8). Breaches of these Regulations may result in various consequences, although specific penalties are not outlined in the text. Generally, failure to comply with public service regulations can lead to administrative penalties, including fines, reprimands, or other disciplinary actions. For instance, departments failing to record and compensate overtime correctly could face financial penalties or corrective orders. Officers not receiving their entitled allowances due to non-compliance by their departments may have grounds for grievances or claims. Additionally, individuals not meeting the new qualification criteria for certain positions may be ineligible for appointment or promotion. The specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text but would typically be determined by the Public Service Board or relevant authorities under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1943.

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