STATUTORY RULES,
1932. No. 53.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1931.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, 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 Regulations, to come into operation on the first day of July, 1932.
Dated this 27th day of May, 1932.
W. J. CLEMENS.
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this first day of June 1932.
ISAAC A. ISAACS.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. A. LYONS.
Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 97b is. amended—
(a) by omitting the word “Thirty-nine” wherever occurring and inserting in its stead the word “Twenty-six”;
(b) by omitting the word “Twenty-six” and inserting in its stead the word “Thirteen”;
(c) by omitting the word “twenty-five” and inserting in its stead the words “sixteen and two-thirds”; and
(d) by inserting after sub-regulation (5.) the following sub-regulation:—
“(5a.), Notwithstanding anything contained in the last two preceding sub-regulations any officer who was, immediately prior to the commencement of this sub-regulation, receiving an allowance in pursuance of either of those sub-regulations shall, on and after such commencement, in lieu of the allowance so received by him, be paid such allowance, not exceeding the allowance so received by him, as the Board-determines.”
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
1058.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1932, a statutory instrument under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, were enacted to amend existing regulations concerning the compensation and allowances of public servants. This legislation was introduced to address the need for adjustments in the financial provisions for public servants, reflecting changes in economic conditions and administrative requirements. The Board of Commissioners, acting under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act, made these regulations with the approval of the Governor-General and came into effect on 1 July 1932. The primary objective of these amendments was to revise the numerical parameters and allowances specified in the previous regulations to better align with contemporary standards and needs.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules, 1932, No. 53, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, establish regulations that govern the Commonwealth public service. These regulations apply to all officers and employees within the Commonwealth public service, as defined by the Act. They outline specific amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, including changes to certain allowances and the introduction of new provisions for determining those allowances. These regulations have a national reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia and are subject to the overarching authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions but do detail specific amendments that alter existing provisions. The application of these regulations may be further extended or refined through subordinate instruments or additional statutory rules that may be issued under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Statutory Rules, 1932, No. 53, which are regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, include several amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Regulation 97b). These amendments adjust various numerical references and introduce a new sub-regulation. Specifically, Regulation 97b (1) replaces the number "Thirty-nine" with "Twenty-six", Regulation 97b (2) replaces "Twenty-six" with "Thirteen", and Regulation 97b (3) replaces "twenty-five" with "sixteen and two-thirds". Additionally, a new sub-regulation 97b (5a) is introduced, stipulating that any officer who was receiving an allowance under the previous sub-regulations will continue to receive an allowance determined by the Board, not exceeding the amount previously received.
These regulations impose specific obligations on officers within the Commonwealth Public Service. Officers who were receiving an allowance under the previous sub-regulations are now subject to the determination of their allowance by the Board. This means that their entitlements will be reassessed and potentially adjusted based on the Board's determination. The amendments also ensure that any changes to the allowances are made in a manner that does not adversely affect the officers' current entitlements, provided that the new allowance does not exceed the previous amount they were receiving.
For any breach of these regulations, there are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences mentioned in the text. However, as these regulations are made under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1931, any non-compliance could potentially lead to disciplinary actions or other repercussions as outlined in the main Act. The specific consequences would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, and would be addressed under the broader framework provided by the Commonwealth Public Service Act.