STATUTORY RULES.
1908. No. 58.
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 9th day of May, One thousand nine hundred and eight.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. H. KEATING,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
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 Pole Dresser:—
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
Postmaster-General. | | | | | £ |
Pole Dresser.............. | ... | ... | ... | ... | 126 |
(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 Pole Dresser:—
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
Postmaster-General. | £ | £ | | | £ |
Pole Dresser.............. | 120 | 6 | One year | 2 | 132 |
By Authority: J. Kemp, Government Printer, Melbourne.
C.5703.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1908, No. 58, are regulations made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. They were enacted to address specific operational adjustments within the public service structure, particularly concerning the pay rates of certain positions. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, signifying the federal government’s commitment to maintaining the efficiency and fairness of public service compensation. The policy objective, as evidenced in the regulations, is to ensure that the remuneration of public service positions, such as the Pole Dresser within the Postmaster-General’s Department, reflects appropriate adjustments to maintain fair and equitable pay standards.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1908, No. 58, under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, involve amendments to Regulation 104 concerning the pay scale for the Office of Pole Dresser within the Postmaster-General's Department. This regulation applies to the specified office within the Commonwealth Public Service, affecting the remuneration of the individuals employed as Pole Dressers. The amendment modifies the minimum and maximum yearly rates of pay, as well as the scale of additions, for the position. The changes are effective immediately, as indicated by the regulation's stipulation to come into operation forthwith. The regulation applies on a national level within the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting the pay structure for this specific office across the entire nation. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within this particular regulation, though broader exemptions or thresholds may be addressed in other sections of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 or in subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The amended Regulation 104 of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 modifies the pay scales for the Office of Pole Dresser within the Department of the Postmaster-General. Previously, the minimum yearly rate of pay for a Pole Dresser was £126, but this has now been revised to £120, with a maximum yearly rate of pay set at £2132 (Regulation 104(a), (b)). These changes dictate the financial compensation structure for individuals in this specific role.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily financial in nature. The Commonwealth Government, through the Department of the Postmaster-General, must ensure that the amended pay scales are adhered to for all Pole Dressers. This includes updating payroll systems and communicating the new rates to all relevant personnel. Failure to implement these changes could result in non-compliance with the statutory requirements set out in the Regulation.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the legislation does not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches within the text provided. However, non-compliance with statutory regulations can typically lead to legal repercussions, including fines or other penalties as prescribed by the relevant legislation. It is essential for the Department of the Postmaster-General to ensure adherence to these amended pay scales to avoid any potential legal ramifications.