STATUTORY RULES.
1924. No. 84.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922 (THIRD AMENDMENT, 1924).
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922, in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the said Act, and subject to the approval of the Governor-General, hereby make the following amendment of the Regulations, such amendment to come into operation as from the 5th September, 1923.
Dated this eighth day of May, 1924.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, W. J. Skewes, J. P. McGlinn, | Board of Commissioners. |
Approved in Executive Council this fifth day of June, 1924.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Ll. ATKINSON,
for Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 93, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 79 is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
79. (1) Officers employed on the permanent relieving staff shall, where employed at a temporary station for less than one week, be paid the scale of allowances provided by regulation 75, but otherwise shall be granted an allowance on the following scale:—
Salary. | Allowance per week. |
| s. | d. |
Over £372............................ | 45 | 0 |
£372 and under........................ | 35 | 0 |
(2) An officer temporarily transferred to perform duty at another station involving absence from home for a period not less than six weeks shall, subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (4) of regulation 75, be paid an allowance as prescribed in the last preceding sub-regulation, provided that the officer is informed before leaving his head-quarters of the allowance to be paid.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1924, No. 84, known as the Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922 (Third Amendment, 1924), was enacted to make amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. This legislative instrument was introduced to address specific issues in the allowances provided to officers on the permanent relieving staff and those temporarily transferred to other stations. The Board of Commissioners, exercising their authority under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922, made these amendments, which were subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The primary objective of these regulations is to ensure that officers are appropriately compensated for their duties, including allowances for temporary assignments and relocations, thereby maintaining fairness and efficiency within the public service.
Scope and Application
The Legislative instrument, C1924L00084, pertains to the Third Amendment of 1924 to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922. This amendment applies to officers employed on the permanent relieving staff who are stationed temporarily for varying periods, adjusting their allowances based on the duration of their assignment. Specifically, officers stationed at a temporary location for less than one week receive allowances as per regulation 75, while those stationed for a longer period are granted a different allowance based on their salary. The amendment also outlines the allowances for officers temporarily transferred to another station, provided they are informed of their allowance before departing. This legislation operates on a national level, impacting all Commonwealth public service officers across Australia. The regulations are subject to the approval of the Governor-General and are binding under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922. The amendment is effective from 5th September 1923, following the statutory rules and the approval process outlined in the document.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922, as amended by Statutory Rules 1924, No. 84, primarily modify the allowance structure for officers on the permanent relieving staff. Regulation 79 (section 1) now specifies that officers temporarily stationed for less than one week will receive the allowance outlined in regulation 75. However, for assignments lasting a week or longer, officers will receive a different allowance based on their salary. Specifically, officers earning over £372 per year will receive 45 shillings per week, while those earning £372 or less will receive 35 shillings per week (section 1(1)). Furthermore, officers temporarily transferred for a period of six weeks or more must be informed of the applicable allowance prior to departure (section 1(2)).
The obligations imposed by these regulations require officers on the permanent relieving staff to adhere to the new allowance structures outlined in the amended regulations. Employers must ensure that officers are informed of their allowances before they undertake temporary assignments of six weeks or longer, as stipulated in section 1(2). This obligation extends to accurately calculating and disbursing the appropriate weekly allowance to officers based on their salary and the duration of their temporary assignment.
Breach of these regulations could result in significant consequences for both the officers and the employing authorities. If officers are not informed of their allowances as required, or if the incorrect allowance is paid, this could lead to disputes and potential legal challenges. The regulations do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, but failure to adhere to the allowances could result in financial discrepancies and legal action. Employers must ensure strict compliance to avoid any adverse outcomes.