STATUTORY RULES.
1908. No. 77.
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 22nd 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.
Amendment of Public Service Regulation 104.
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 Instrument Fitter.
Department and office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | | | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Remarks. |
| Amount. | | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
POSTMASTER GENERAL. | £ | | £ | | | | £ | (c) Including Testers, one-third in Junior Grade and one-third in Grade I. and one-third in Grade II. |
Instrument Fitter (c) Junior | 39 | | 1st year, £13 2nd „ £8 3rd „ £12 4th „ £12 5th „ £12 6th „ £14 | | One year | 6 | 110 |
„ Grade I...... | 114 | | 6 | | One year | 3 | 132 |
„ Grade II...... | 138 | | 6 | | One year | 3 | 156 |
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(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 Instrument Fitter.
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | | | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Remarks. |
| Amount. | | At Intervals of not less than | Number. |
POSTMASTER-GENERAL. | £ | | £ | | | | £ | (c) Including Testers one-third of the total number to be in the Junior Grade. |
Instrument Fitter (c) Junior | 39 | | 1st year, £13 2nd „ £8 3rd „ £12 4th „ £12 5th „ £12 6th „ £14 | | One year | 6 | 110 |
„ Grade I...... | 114 | | 6 | | One year | 3 | 132 |
„ Grade II...... | 138 | | 6 | | One year | 3 | 156 | |
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By Authority: J. Kemp, Government Printer, Melbourne.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1908 No. 77, issued under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, was enacted to amend the existing public service regulations. This legislative instrument was created to address the need for adjustments in the pay scales and roles within the public service, particularly for positions such as Instrument Fitters within the Postmaster-General's Department. The regulation was enacted by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the intent to maintain and update the administrative framework of the Commonwealth Public Service effectively. The policy objective appears to be ensuring that the remuneration and progression within these roles are clearly defined and updated as necessary to align with the evolving needs of the public service.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1908, No. 77, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, concern amendments to the Public Service Regulation 104, specifically pertaining to the remuneration of Instrument Fitters within the Postmaster-General's Department. This regulation outlines the minimum and maximum yearly rates of pay, as well as the scale of additions for Instrument Fitters, including Testers, who are to be distributed across Junior Grade, Grade I, and Grade II. The regulation specifies the intervals at which additions are to be made and the corresponding pay scales for each grade. The regulation applies directly to the officers and employees within the Postmaster-General's Department and is effective immediately upon its promulgation. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this regulation, and it operates within the jurisdictional reach of the Commonwealth of Australia, as governed by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. Subordinate instruments may extend or further define the application of these regulations, though the primary focus remains on the remuneration structure for the specified roles within the Postmaster-General's Department.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this legislative instrument are concerned with the amendment of Regulation 104 under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. This amendment pertains specifically to the pay rates and scales of additions for Instrument Fitters within the Postmaster-General's Department (section (a)). The regulation effectively removes the previous pay rates and scale of additions, and replaces them with new figures (section (b)). The new rates and scales now dictate that one-third of Instrument Fitters should be in the Junior Grade, with incremental pay increases occurring at specified intervals. The maximum yearly rate of pay for certain grades has also been updated.
The obligations imposed by these regulations on the parties involved are primarily financial in nature. The Postmaster-General's Department must ensure that Instrument Fitters are compensated in accordance with the newly specified rates and scales of additions. This includes adhering to the structured pay increases at specified intervals for each grade. The changes also mandate that the distribution of Instrument Fitters across the Junior Grade, Grade I, and Grade II must reflect the prescribed ratios.
Failure to comply with these amended regulations could result in legal consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within this instrument, breaches of regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 could lead to civil or criminal penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. For instance, non-compliance with pay regulations might be subject to fines or other corrective measures. The exact penalties would be determined based on the specific provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 and any relevant case law.