STATUTORY RULES.
1908. No. 75.
REGULATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1902.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twenty-second day of June, One thousand nine hundred and eight.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. H. KEATING,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Regulation 104 of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act. 1902 is amended as follows:—
(a) By omitting in the corresponding columns and under the corresponding heads the particulars hereunder set out, relating to the Office of Fireman.
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less then— | Number. |
ALL DEPARTMENTS. | £ | £ | | | £ |
Fireman................ | 110* | … | … | … | 120 |
* No additions to pay are provided for in these cases. Salaries between the minimum and maximum shown will be fixed by the Commissioner from time to time, in accordance with the work performed.
(b) By inserting in lieu thereof in the corresponding columns and under the corresponding heads, the particulars hereunder set out, relating to the Office of Fireman.
Department and office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
ALL DEPARTMENTS. | £ | £ | | | £ |
Fireman................. | 120 | 6 | One year | 2 | 132 |
By Authority: J. Kemp, Government Printer, Melbourne.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1908, No. 75, constitute Regulations made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these Regulations are designed to adjust the pay scales for specific positions within the public service, specifically addressing the roles of Firemen across various departments. The aim of these amendments is to revise and enhance the compensation for Firemen, reflecting the importance and demands of their roles. This legislative instrument underscores the commitment to providing equitable remuneration that aligns with the responsibilities and contributions of public service employees, thereby ensuring fair and adequate compensation within the public sector.
Scope and Application
This Statutory Rule, numbered 1908. No. 75, is a regulation made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, and it specifically addresses amendments to the pay scales for the position of Fireman within all Commonwealth departments. The regulation alters the existing rates of pay, removing the previous minimum and maximum yearly rates of £110 and £120 respectively, and introducing a new minimum rate of £120 and a maximum rate of £2132, with additions to pay occurring at intervals of no less than one year. The Commissioner is granted the discretion to determine salaries within this revised range based on the work performed by the individual firemen. This regulation applies to all Commonwealth departments and is part of a broader framework designed to govern the public service across the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and any further application or restriction of these provisions may be detailed in subordinate instruments under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislative instrument are those that amend Regulation 104 of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 (section 1). Specifically, Regulation 104 is amended to alter the particulars relating to the Office of Fireman. The amendment involves the removal of the original rate of pay and the introduction of a new scale (section 1(a)). Additionally, the new pay scale includes minimum and maximum yearly rates of pay, as well as a scale of additions and the intervals at which these additions are to be made (section 1(b)).
The obligations imposed by this Act are primarily concerned with the administration of the pay scales for Firemen within all departments. The Commissioner is tasked with setting salaries for Firemen within the newly defined pay scale, based on the work performed (section 1). This ensures that the remuneration for Firemen is appropriate and reflective of their duties and responsibilities.
Breach of the provisions set out in this legislative instrument could lead to various consequences, though the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not explicitly stated in the text. Generally, non-compliance with regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 could result in administrative penalties, disciplinary actions, or legal proceedings. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the overarching Act and other applicable laws.