STATUTORY RULES.
1932. No. 109.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1931.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, 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, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this fifth day of September, 1932.
W. J. CLEMENS
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this twenty-first day of September, 1932.
PHILIP GAME
Deputy of the 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.)
1. Regulation 170 is repealed and the following new regulation inserted in its stead:—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.”
2. Regulation 64a is amended by omitting the words “showing, as regards each designation of officer, the total amount paid to officers of that designation for duty on holidays during the preceding three months.” and inserting in their stead the words “, in such form as the Board requires, showing the amounts paid to officers for duty on holidays during the preceding three months.”
3. Regulation 70 is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (7.) the words “showing as regards each designation of officer, the total amount paid to officers of that designation for duty on Sundays during the preceding three months.” and inserting in their stead the words “in such form as the Board requires, showing the amounts paid to officers for duty on Sundays during the preceding three months.”
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1932, No. 109, Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, were introduced to amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, addressing gaps in the existing regulatory framework. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners, these regulations received approval from the Governor-General and came into operation immediately upon issuance. The primary objective of these amendments is to refine the administrative processes within the Commonwealth Public Service, particularly concerning examination fees for applicants and the reporting requirements for payments to officers for holiday and Sunday duties. These adjustments aim to streamline and formalise the procedural aspects of the public service, ensuring clarity and consistency in the application and reporting of fees and payments.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, established by the Board of Commissioners, pertain to the governance of the Commonwealth public service and cover various aspects of its administration. These regulations apply to all individuals and entities involved in the Commonwealth Public Service, including public servants, applicants for public service positions, and the Board itself. The regulations cover a range of administrative procedures, such as examination fees, reporting requirements for holiday and Sunday duty payments, and the general conduct of public service examinations and appointments. The geographic reach of these regulations is nationwide, as they apply to the Commonwealth public service which operates across all states and territories of Australia. Notably, the regulations allow for some flexibility in reporting formats, requiring information to be submitted in a form as required by the Board, thereby providing some adaptability to administrative practices. The regulations also include provisions for the refund of examination fees under specific circumstances, ensuring fairness in the application process.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these regulations, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, establish specific requirements and modifications concerning examinations for entry into the Commonwealth Service and the reporting of holiday and Sunday duty payments. Regulation 170(1) mandates that applicants for examination must pay an entrance fee of five shillings. Regulation 170(2) states that non-compliance with this requirement disqualifies applicants from taking the examination. Additionally, Regulation 170(3) provides the Board with the discretion to refund the entrance fee under certain conditions, such as the applicant's inability to attend the examination due to satisfactory reasons or other circumstances deemed appropriate by the Board.
The regulations impose certain obligations on applicants seeking to enter the Commonwealth Service. Firstly, applicants must pay the specified entrance fee to be eligible to sit for the examination. Secondly, the Board is tasked with overseeing the administration of these fees and has the authority to decide on refunds under specified circumstances. Furthermore, the regulations also detail the format in which reports must be submitted concerning payments made to officers for duty on holidays and Sundays over the preceding three months. This includes the flexibility for the Board to specify the exact format of these reports, as detailed in amendments to Regulation 64a and Regulation 70.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach detailed within these regulations. However, the failure to comply with the requirement to pay the entrance fee (Regulation 170(2)) results in disqualification from the examination, which is a significant consequence for applicants. The regulations do not outline specific civil or criminal penalties for breaches, but the implications of failing to adhere to the payment requirement are clear and substantial. The Board's authority to decide on fee refunds (Regulation 170(3)) also implies a degree of oversight and control over compliance with these provisions.