STATUTORY RULES.
1296. No. 129
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924 (THIRTY-FIFTH AMENDMENT, 1926).
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 forthwith.
Dated this thirteenth day of September, 1926.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, W. J. Skewes, J. P. McGlinn, | Board of Commissioners. |
Approved in Executive Council this fifteenth day of September, 1926.
SOMERS,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G.F. PEARCE,
for Acting Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules, 1923, No. 93, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 104 is amended by inserting in the table of sub-regulation (1) thereof, after the office “Collector, Tasmania”, the following:—
Department. | Office. | Salary from 1st July, 1924. | Salary from 1st July, 1926. |
Minimum | Maximum. | Minimum. | Maximum. |
| | £ | £ | £ | £ |
Defence... | Assistant Secretary........... | 850 | 1,000 | 852 | 1,000 |
| Finance Secretary............ | 900 | 1,100 | 900 | 1,100 |
Assistant Secretary (Navy)...... | 800 | 900 | 804 | 900 |
Director of Navy Accounts...... | 850 | 950 | 852 | 950 |
Director of Naval Stores and Victualling | 850 | 950 | 852 | 950 |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1926 No. 129, enacted as Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 (Thirty-Fifth Amendment, 1926), addresses the need to amend the existing Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. This amendment was introduced by the Board of Commissioners, who were appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act, with the approval of the Governor-General. The policy objective of these amendments is to adjust the salary scales for various positions within the Defence and Finance departments, effective from 1st July 1926. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that the remuneration for public service roles is reviewed and updated to reflect changes in economic conditions and the relative importance of the positions within the government.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1926 No. 1296 pertains to an amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. This legislation applies to officers within the public service, specifically affecting those within the Defence and Finance departments. The amendment adjusts salary scales for various positions, including Assistant Secretary, Finance Secretary, Assistant Secretary (Navy), Director of Navy Accounts, and Director of Naval Stores and Victualling, effective from July 1, 1926. The changes are confined to the Commonwealth level, impacting federal public service employees. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but the amendments are specific to the outlined positions and departments. The application of these regulations is subject to subordinate instruments that may further define or extend their scope.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of these Regulations, specifically Regulation 104, amend the salaries of certain offices within the Commonwealth Public Service. Regulation 104, as amended, introduces updated salary scales for various positions in the Defence and Finance departments, effective from July 1, 1926. These changes are detailed in a table that specifies the minimum and maximum salaries for each office, reflecting adjustments for positions such as Assistant Secretary, Finance Secretary, Assistant Secretary (Navy), Director of Navy Accounts, and Director of Naval Stores and Victualling.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the offices and positions listed, requiring adherence to the updated salary scales effective from July 1, 1926. Public servants occupying these roles must ensure their remuneration aligns with the new figures as outlined in the amended Regulation 104. Furthermore, these Regulations necessitate that the Board of Commissioners and relevant departments implement the salary changes promptly and accurately.
Failure to comply with the salary provisions as specified in these Regulations could lead to civil or administrative consequences. While the document does not explicitly state penalties, non-compliance with public service regulations can typically result in disciplinary action, which may include reprimands, fines, or other administrative measures. Additionally, affected employees may have grounds to seek redress through internal grievance procedures or external legal channels if they believe their entitlements have not been met.
The Regulations themselves do not outline specific criminal offences or penalties. However, the overarching framework under which these Regulations operate, the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, may include provisions for penalties in cases of non-compliance. These could potentially involve fines, legal action, or other corrective measures as prescribed by the Act. The maximum penalties would be determined in accordance with the applicable laws and the nature of the breach.