STATUTORY RULES
1925. No. 46.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924 (EIGHTH AMENDMENT, 1925).
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, 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 1st July, 1924.
Dated this ninth day of March, 1925.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, W. J. Skewes, J. P. McGlinn, | Board of Commissioners. |
Approved in Executive Council this eleventh day of March, 1925.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. W. C. MARR,
for Prime Minister.
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Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 93, as amended to this date.)
Table C of sub-regulation (4) of Regulation 106 is amended—
(a) by omitting from the heading thereof the words “Mail Branch,”.
(b) by inserting in the first column thereof, after the words “Assistant (Female)” the words “Mail Branch”.
(c) by omitting the offices of “Canvas Worker” and “Canvas Worker (in charge)”.
(d) by inserting before “Senior Mail Officer, Grade 1” the following additional offices:—
Office | Salary. | Remarks. |
Mini-mum | Maxi-mum | Increments (Annual). |
| £ | £ | £ | |
Postmaster, | 240 | 300 | 12 | Advancement beyond £275 per annum to be subject to evidence to the satisfaction of the Board of competency in sending and receiving telegrams by Morse key at the rate of twenty-two words per minute |
Grade 1 | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
Postmistress, | 186 | 248 | 12 | |
Grade 1 | | | | |
(e) by omitting the note marked with an asterisk at foot of the Table.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1925 No. 46, titled "Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 (Eighth Amendment, 1925)", was enacted to amend existing regulations within the Commonwealth Public Service. This legislative instrument was created by the Board of Commissioners under the authority granted by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, with subsequent approval by the Governor-General. The amendments were designed to come into effect from 1 July 1924. The policy objective of these amendments was to refine the structure and conditions of various positions within the public service, ensuring efficiency and clarity in roles and responsibilities. The Board of Commissioners, acting in accordance with the legislative framework provided by the Act, aimed to enhance the operational framework of public service roles by making specific adjustments to the salary structures and roles, such as the introduction of new positions and the reclassification of existing ones.
Scope and Application
This statutory rule, numbered 46 of 1925, pertains to the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, establishing specific amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. These amendments are designed to affect the classification and remuneration of certain positions within the public service, particularly those roles associated with postal services. The legislation applies to employees who hold positions such as Postmaster and Postmistress, and it impacts the salary scales, increments, and advancement criteria for these roles. The amendments are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia and are subject to the overarching provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act and its associated regulations. The rule specifically removes certain positions such as Canvas Worker and Canvas Worker (in charge) while introducing new classifications and modifying existing ones, thereby affecting the employment terms and conditions of individuals within the postal service sector. This legislative instrument is part of a broader framework that may be further defined or extended through additional subordinate regulations or instruments.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these regulations, found in the Statutory Rules 1925, No. 46, amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations by adjusting the classification and remuneration of certain positions within the postal service. Regulation 106, specifically Table C, has been altered to remove the "Mail Branch" designation from the heading and to specify this branch for the "Assistant (Female)" position. The offices of "Canvas Worker" and "Canvas Worker (in charge)" have been removed from the table. Additionally, new positions have been introduced, such as "Postmaster" and "Postmistress, Grade 1," with specific salary ranges and conditions for advancement (Regulation 106(4)(c)). These amendments are set to take effect from 1 July 1924.
The obligations under these regulations primarily concern the classification and remuneration of public servants within the specified positions. The Board of Commissioners has mandated that these positions adhere to the stipulated salary ranges and conditions for progression. For instance, the "Postmaster" position requires competency in sending and receiving telegrams by Morse key at a rate of twenty-two words per minute, with advancement beyond £275 per annum contingent upon satisfactory evidence of this skill (Regulation 106(4)(c)). Similarly, the "Postmistress, Grade 1" has its own set of salary increments and conditions.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in administrative penalties or other consequences as prescribed by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. However, the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within the statutory rules themselves but are governed by the overarching act. The act typically outlines disciplinary measures and potential legal actions for breaches of service conditions and classifications. It is essential for those affected by these regulations to adhere strictly to the specified terms to avoid any adverse outcomes.