STATUTORY RULES.
1933. No. 43.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1932.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, 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 Regulation, to come into operation on and from the 7th July, 1932.
Dated this twenty-third day of March, 1933.
W. J. CLEMENS
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this fifth day of April, 1933.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C.W. C. MARR
for Prime Minister.
Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 170 is repealed and the following Regulation inserted in its stead:—
Examination fees.
“170.—(1.) Applicants for examination for admission to the Commonwealth Service shall pay an entrance fee of Five shillings.
(2.) If an applicant fails to comply with the last preceding sub-regulation he will not be allowed to present himself for examination.
(3.) The Board may authorize the refund of an entrance fee paid by a candidate for examination if the candidate was unable for satisfactory reasons, to attend the examination, or in such other circumstances as the Board considers a refund should be made.”
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
798.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1933 No. 43, Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, was introduced to amend existing regulations concerning examination fees for applicants seeking admission to the Commonwealth Service. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, and subsequently approved by the Governor-General, these regulations aimed to streamline the application process and ensure a more efficient and fair system for public service recruitment. The overarching policy objective was to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the public service by setting clear parameters for examination entry, including the establishment of an entrance fee and conditions for its refund. This legislative instrument was designed to address issues related to the administration and financial aspects of the public service examination process, ensuring that it remains accessible and equitable for all applicants.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, made by the Board of Commissioners and approved by the Governor General, pertain to the governance of the Commonwealth Public Service. They cover the procedural aspects of the examination process for individuals seeking admission into the Commonwealth Service. Specifically, these Regulations apply to applicants who wish to take the entrance examinations for the service. The examination fees outlined in the Regulations must be paid by these applicants, and failure to do so will result in their disqualification from sitting the examination. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners has the discretion to authorise refunds of the entrance fees under certain circumstances, such as when an applicant is unable to attend the examination for valid reasons. The Regulations have a national reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and do not specify any exclusions or thresholds beyond the stipulated examination fees. The Regulations also allow for the possibility of amendments, which are to be made through subordinate instruments, ensuring that the examination process remains adaptable to changing needs and circumstances.
Key Provisions
The key provision of this legislation, specifically Regulation 170, sets out the requirements for examination fees for applicants seeking admission to the Commonwealth Service. According to Regulation 170(1), applicants are required to pay an entrance fee of five shillings to sit for the examination. Regulation 170(2) further stipulates that failure to pay this fee disqualifies an applicant from presenting themselves for the examination. However, Regulation 170(3) provides a mechanism for refund of the entrance fee under certain circumstances. The Board has the discretion to authorise a refund if the candidate was unable to attend the examination due to satisfactory reasons, or in other situations deemed appropriate by the Board.
The obligations imposed on the parties by this legislation are primarily directed towards applicants for admission to the Commonwealth Service. They must adhere to the requirement of paying the specified entrance fee to be eligible to sit for the examination. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification from participating in the examination process. The Board, on the other hand, is tasked with the responsibility of administering the examination process and has the authority to make decisions on refund applications based on the criteria outlined in Regulation 170(3).
While the legislation does not explicitly outline offences or penalties for breach, it implicitly imposes consequences for non-compliance with the fee payment requirement. By stipulating in Regulation 170(2) that failure to pay the entrance fee will result in disqualification from the examination, the legislation effectively penalises non-compliance by denying applicants the opportunity to participate in the examination process. The Board's discretion to authorise refunds under specific circumstances provides a measure of flexibility and fairness in addressing cases where applicants may be unable to attend the examination due to unforeseen or satisfactory reasons.