STATUTORY RULES.
1938. No. 105.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1937.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937, 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 thirteenth day of October, 1938.
F. G. THORPE,
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this twenty sixth day of October, 1938.
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
for Prime Minister.
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Amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.†
Test of qualifications for certain officer.
1. Regulation 112a of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting in sub-regulation (1.), after the word “Postmaster.”, the words “Radio Inspector, Assistant.”.
Removal of furniture.
2. Regulation 120 of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end of sub-regulation (5.) the following words:—
“, except where removal is effected by a Department, in which case compensation may be allowed under such conditions as are approved from time to time by the Board.".
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1938.
† 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; and 1938, Nos. 35, 41 and 79.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
5855.—9/10. 10. 1938.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, 1938, were enacted by the Public Service Board under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937 to provide specific amendments to the existing regulations governing the qualifications for certain officers within the public service and the conditions under which furniture can be removed from public service offices. These regulations were approved by the Governor-General and came into effect following notification in the Commonwealth Gazette. The primary objective of these amendments was to refine the qualifications required for specific public service roles, such as adding "Radio Inspector, Assistant" to the list of qualified officers, and to establish conditions under which compensation may be allowed for the removal of furniture by departments. These changes were intended to ensure that the public service could efficiently adapt to evolving technological and administrative needs while maintaining accountability and transparency in its operations.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1938, made under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937, set out specific provisions and amendments that apply to the public service of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations govern various aspects of public service employment and administrative procedures, applying to public servants and officers within the Commonwealth public service. They cover qualifications for certain officer roles, as exemplified by the addition of 'Radio Inspector, Assistant' to the list of roles under Regulation 112a, and stipulate conditions for the removal and compensation of furniture, where removal is conducted by a department, under Regulation 120. These regulations extend to all Commonwealth public service entities and officers, thereby impacting the conduct and transactions within the public service sector across the nation. The scope of these regulations is further extended and clarified by subordinate instruments, which may introduce additional specific provisions or amendments to the existing regulations.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this statutory instrument (Regulation 105) pertain to the amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 112a is amended to include the Radio Inspector, Assistant, within the qualifications test for certain officers, and Regulation 120 is amended to allow for compensation for the removal of furniture under specific conditions (subsection 1(5)). These amendments are made under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937 and are subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The changes reflect adjustments to qualifications and conditions of service within the Commonwealth Public Service.
The amended regulations impose obligations on various parties. For instance, the inclusion of the Radio Inspector, Assistant, within the qualifications test under Regulation 112a means that such officers must meet the specified criteria to be eligible for their roles. Similarly, Regulation 120 imposes a requirement on departments to adhere to the approved conditions when removing furniture, allowing for compensation if certain conditions are met. These obligations ensure that the qualifications for officers and the conditions for furniture removal are properly managed and enforced.
In terms of potential breaches and consequences, the regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties within the text provided. However, any failure to comply with these amendments could result in administrative or disciplinary actions under the broader framework of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937. Such actions could include formal reprimands, administrative penalties, or other measures deemed appropriate by the Public Service Board or relevant authorities. The exact consequences would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional provisions or guidelines that may apply.