STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 152.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE.ACT 1922-1924 (THIRTY-FIFTH 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 January, 1925.
Dated this twenty-fourth day of August, 1925.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, | | Board of Commissioners. |
W. J. Skewes, |
J. P. McGlinn, |
Approved in Executive Council this second day of September, 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.)
Regulation 55 is amended by emitting sub-regulation (3) thereof and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation, where an officer sustains physical injury while on duty, or in circumstances in which the notion of the officer is regarded by the Chief Officer as being so meritorious in the public interests as to warrant special consideration, the Board may, subject to the Act, determine from time to time the period of leave of absence on account of such injury which may be granted to that officer and the conditions under which the leave may be granted.”
Regulation 138 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—
“(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation, where a temporary employee sustains physical injury while on duty, or in circumstances in which the action of the employee is regarded by the Chief Officer as being so meritorious in the public interests as to warrant special consideration, the Board may determine from time to time the period of leave of absence on account of such injury which may be granted to that employee and the conditions under which the leave may be granted.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1925, No. 152, enacted under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, address specific issues concerning the leave entitlements of public servants and temporary employees who sustain physical injuries while on duty or in circumstances deemed meritorious for special consideration. This legislative instrument was introduced to provide clarity and flexibility in the determination of leave periods and conditions in exceptional cases, ensuring that the public service can accommodate the needs of its employees in unique situations. The enactment by the Board of Commissioners, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, aims to align the regulations with the evolving requirements of public service administration, thereby supporting the efficient and compassionate management of employee welfare.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1925 No. 152, pertain to officers and temporary employees within the Commonwealth Public Service. These amendments, effective from 1 January 1925, provide the Board of Commissioners with the authority to determine the period and conditions of leave for officers and temporary employees who sustain physical injuries while on duty or under circumstances deemed meritorious by the Chief Officer. This Act applies across the Commonwealth, thereby affecting public service employees nationwide. The specified amendments pertain directly to the leave entitlements of injured officers and temporary employees, offering flexibility in granting leave based on individual circumstances. Notably, these regulations do not specify exclusions or thresholds; rather, they provide a framework for the Board to exercise discretion in determining appropriate leave periods and conditions, subject to the overarching provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924.
Key Provisions
The primary changes introduced by Statutory Rules 1925, No. 152 involve amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. Specifically, Regulation 55 (paragraph 3) and Regulation 138 (paragraph 3) are altered to accommodate leave for officers and temporary employees who sustain physical injuries while on duty or whose actions are deemed particularly meritorious by the Chief Officer. The Board of Commissioners, empowered by the Act and subject to the Governor-General's approval, has made these amendments effective from 1 January 1925. The regulations now provide the Board with the discretion to determine the duration and conditions of leave for such officers and employees, subject to the overarching provisions of the Act.
The amendments impose several obligations on the Board of Commissioners. Firstly, they must evaluate whether the physical injury sustained by the officer or employee occurred during duty or involved actions deemed meritorious in the public interest. If so, the Board can then decide the appropriate period of leave and the specific conditions under which it can be granted. This discretionary power is exercised in a manner that aligns with the Act's broader objectives and principles. The Chief Officer's assessment of the merit of the officer's or employee's actions is a critical component of this evaluation process.
Violations or non-compliance with the amended regulations could lead to various consequences. While the specific penalties for breaches are not outlined in the text, under the general framework of the Commonwealth Public Service Act, breaches could result in administrative, civil, or criminal penalties. The severity of these consequences would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, and could potentially include fines, disciplinary action, or other legal repercussions. The precise nature of these penalties would be determined by the Act's provisions and applicable laws.