STATUTORY RULES.
1922. No. 106.
COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS (EIGHTH AMENDMENT 1922).
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 1902-1918, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of July, 1922.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command.
J. EARLE,
for Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
Regulation 104 of the Public Service Regulations is amended as follows:—
(a) By the deletion from Table B of the following—
— | Grade. | Salary. | Increments (Annual). | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
Checker (Female) (Machinist) | III. | 132 | 162 | 6 | Advancement beyond £132 per annum is conditional on passing Machinists’ Examination |
Sorter (Female) (Machinist) | III. | 132 | 162 | 6 | Advancement beyond £132 per annum is conditional on passing the Machinists’ Examination |
(b) By the insertion in Table B of the following—
— | Grade. | Salary. | Increments. | Remarks. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
Machinist (Female) | II. | 78 | 120 | .. | Under 18 years of age, £78. At 18 years of age, £90. At 19 years of age, £102. At 20 years of age, £120. |
Machinist (Female) (Adult) | III. | 132 | 162 | 6 | Advancement beyond £132 per annum is conditional on passing Machinists’ Examination. |
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Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Eighth Amendment) 1922 was enacted to address the need for updating the remuneration and conditions of employment for specific roles within the public service. This legislative instrument was made under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1918 by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The objective of this amendment was to revise salary structures and employment conditions to better reflect the skills and experience required for certain positions, particularly those of female machinists, by providing clearer pathways for advancement based on examination results and age. This amendment aimed to ensure fair and equitable treatment within the public service by offering structured progression opportunities for employees.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Eighth Amendment 1922) applies to the Commonwealth Public Service, specifically affecting the salary scales and conditions for female machinists within the service. The amendment targets the salaries and increments for roles such as Checker (Female) (Machinist), Sorter (Female) (Machinist), and introduces new salary brackets for Machinist (Female) and Machinist (Female) (Adult). The amendment specifies that advancement for these roles is contingent upon passing the Machinists’ Examination and includes detailed salary increments based on age for the Machinist (Female) position. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth, as they are made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1918. While the regulation primarily focuses on the outlined roles and conditions, it does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, thus presumably applying to all relevant personnel within the specified roles. Any further application or interpretation of these regulations may be extended or clarified through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Eighth Amendment 1922) introduces modifications to the existing regulations governing salaries and increments for female machinists within the Commonwealth Public Service. Specifically, Regulation 104 amends Table B by removing certain salary details for Checkers (Female) and Sorters (Female) while adding new entries for Machinist (Female) and Machinist (Female) (Adult) (Regulation 104(a) and (b)). The new entries provide specific salary scales and conditions for annual increments, with the Machinist (Female) category having a tiered salary based on age, increasing from £78 at under 18 years to £120 at 20 years (Regulation 104(b)). The Machinist (Female) (Adult) category retains a conditional advancement to higher pay based on passing a Machinists' Examination.
The amended regulations impose specific obligations on the Commonwealth Public Service, primarily concerning the salary and increment structures for female machinists. These obligations include ensuring that salary scales are accurately reflected in payroll and employment records, and that any conditions for salary advancement, such as passing a specific examination, are clearly communicated and enforced (Regulation 104). The regulations also require that these changes be implemented immediately upon the commencement of the legislation.
Breach of these regulations could result in significant administrative and legal consequences. Although the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the provided excerpt, breaches of Commonwealth Public Service regulations generally may lead to disciplinary actions against public servants, including fines or other sanctions. Additionally, there could be civil or criminal liabilities if the non-compliance results in financial losses to the Commonwealth or unfair treatment of employees. The maximum penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as outlined in the broader framework of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1918 and other applicable laws.