STATUTORY RULES.
1923. No. 168.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922 (SIXTH AMENDMENT, 1923).
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 makes the following, amendments of the Regulations, such amendments to come into operation as from the 19th July, 1923.
Dated this twenty-second day of October, 1923.
C.B.B. White, Chairman, | Board of Commissioners. |
W. J. Skewes, |
J.P Mcglinn. |
Approved in Executive Council this ninth day of November, 1923.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE,
for Acting Prime Minister.
Amendments of commonwealth public service regulations.
Regulation 101 is amended—
(a) by adding at the end of sub-regulation (1) thereof the following:—
“IX..........................140 120”; and
(b) by omitting sub-regulation (5) thereof and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(5) District allowances payable under this regulation shall take effect from the date of commencement of these Regulations:
Provided that where any allowance received by or payable to an officer at the commencement of these Regulations, under any regulation repealed by these Regulations, is in excess of that payable under this regulation, the excess shall, so long as the officer remains at his present station, continue to be paid, but, except in, the case of any officer stationed in the Territory of Papua or the Territory of New Guinea, shall be subject to reduction or cancellation of the excess by the amount of any increment or increased salary on promotion which accrues to the officer.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1923 No. 168, enacted under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922, aims to address gaps and issues in the existing public service regulations by introducing amendments. This legislative instrument was created by the Board of Commissioners, under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922, and was approved by the Governor-General. The policy objective of these amendments is to refine and update the regulations governing allowances and salaries within the public service, ensuring they align with current needs and practices. These changes were necessary to maintain efficiency and fairness in the administration of public service remuneration.
The amendments, effective from 19 July 1923, include adjustments to district allowances and provisions for officers stationed in Papua and New Guinea. The changes were designed to standardise and regulate allowances more effectively, ensuring that any excess allowances are appropriately adjusted based on increments or salary increases upon promotion. This legislative instrument reflects a commitment to improving the framework within which public servants operate, aiming to address specific discrepancies and enhance the overall governance of public service allowances.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1923, No. 168, which are amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922, apply to officers within the Commonwealth Public Service. These regulations govern the allowances and salary increments applicable to public service officers, including those stationed in specific territories such as the Territory of Papua or the Territory of New Guinea. The amendments, which came into operation on 19th July 1923, primarily adjust district allowances and conditions of payment, ensuring that officers receive appropriate remuneration based on their location and current salary status. The regulations are subject to the approval of the Governor-General and are binding within the Commonwealth jurisdiction. Notably, the amendments include specific provisions for officers stationed in Papua and New Guinea, illustrating a tailored approach to public service remuneration across different territories.
Key Provisions
The legislative instrument in question, Statutory Rules 1923 No. 168, pertains to the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922 (Sixth Amendment, 1923). It sets forth amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, effective from 19 July 1923. Regulation 101 is notably amended to adjust allowances for officers in the public service. Firstly, it adds a new sub-regulation (1)(IX) (section 101(1)(IX)) to the existing sub-regulations, specifying certain conditions related to district allowances. Secondly, it replaces sub-regulation (5) with a new provision (section 101(5)) that governs the payment of district allowances from the commencement date of these Regulations. This new sub-regulation ensures that if an officer's existing allowance exceeds the new amount, the excess will continue to be paid, except for officers in Papua or New Guinea, where the excess may be reduced or cancelled due to salary increments or promotions.
These amendments impose specific obligations on public service officers and the administrative body responsible for enforcing these regulations. Officers must ensure their district allowances comply with the new provisions, particularly noting the potential adjustments if they are stationed in Papua or New Guinea. The Board of Commissioners, under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922, is tasked with overseeing the implementation of these changes and ensuring adherence to the new regulations. They are also responsible for managing any transitional payments or adjustments as stipulated in the new sub-regulation (5).
Failure to comply with the amended regulations may lead to civil consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of this legislative instrument. Generally, non-compliance with public service regulations can result in disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other administrative measures as deemed appropriate by the Board of Commissioners or relevant authorities. The precise penalties would typically be outlined in the overarching legislation or subsequent regulations. However, the maximum penalties, if applicable, are not explicitly stated within this legislative instrument.