STATUTORY RULES.
1933. No. 98.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1932.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, 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.
Dated this eighteenth day of August, 1933.
W.T. CLEMENS
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this thirtieth day of August, 1933.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. W. C. MARR
for the Prime Minister.
Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
1. Regulation 77 is amended—
(a) by omitting the words “to time of arrival of ” and insorting in their stead the words “of to time of arrival on return of”.
(b) By adding at the end thereof the following:—
“Provided that in the case of an officer travelling on permanent transfer to whom the provisions of regulation 119 are applicable the period shall be computed to time of arrival at the place to which he has been transferred.”
2. Regulation 130 is amended by inserting after the word “married ” in paragraph (a) the words “or who, having been married, is supporting a child of his marriage who is under the age of fourteen years ”.
3. Regulation 157 is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Examination for Fourth Division.
“157.—(1.) Competitive examinations may be hold for admission to the Service in the Fourth division and, except as otherwise prescribed, every candidate shall be examined in the following subjects:—
| Full marks. |
(a) Handwriting—To be judged for legibility, neatness and simplicity, from the candidate’s paper in Spelling | 50 |
(b) Spelling—To be judged from the candidate’s transcription of a mis-spelled paper........ | 150 |
(c) Arithmetic—First four rules, including British standard weights, measures and money..... | 200 |
(2.) A candidate shall not be regarded as having passed the examination unless he obtains at least half of the full marks in each of the subjects of Spelling and Arithmetic.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1933, No. 98, are Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, enacted by the Board of Commissioners to refine existing regulations. This legislative instrument addresses issues such as the computation of travel periods for officers on permanent transfer and the conditions for supporting a child under fourteen years of age by amending specific regulations. The Regulations were approved by the Governor General, Isaac A. Isaacs, and authorised by the Prime Minister. The amendments aim to clarify and adjust the administrative processes within the public service, ensuring that the regulations reflect contemporary requirements and provide clarity in specific circumstances, such as the support of dependent children and the timing of travel-related entitlements for transferred officers.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, established by Statutory Rules 1933 No. 98, apply to officers within the Commonwealth Public Service, including those in the Fourth Division, and are intended to govern various aspects of their employment, entitlements, and conduct. These regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, extending to all territories and states, and are enforced by the Board of Commissioners appointed under the Act, with the approval of the Governor-General. They encompass amendments to existing regulations, such as changes to the computation of periods for officers returning from travel or supporting a child under fourteen, and the introduction of specific examination criteria for competitive entry into the Fourth Division. Notably, the regulations also include provisions for the repeal and replacement of certain rules, such as the amendment of Regulation 157 to detail new examination subjects and pass requirements. The scope of these regulations is comprehensive, covering various aspects of public service employment, but they do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds, relying instead on the detailed provisions within the amended regulations.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Statutory Rules 1933, No. 98, under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1932, primarily focus on amendments to certain regulations. Regulation 77 has been amended to modify the calculation of travel time for officers, particularly those on permanent transfer, to include the time of arrival at their new place of work (Regulation 77(1)(a), (b)). Another amendment is made to Regulation 130, which now includes officers who are supporting a child under fourteen years old as eligible for special consideration, in addition to those who are married (Regulation 130). Furthermore, Regulation 157 has been repealed and replaced with new provisions regarding competitive examinations for admission into the Fourth Division of the Public Service. This new examination will cover handwriting, spelling, and arithmetic, with specific marking criteria and passing requirements (Regulation 157(1), (2)).
The Act imposes specific obligations on officers within the Commonwealth Public Service, particularly those applying for competitive examinations. For instance, officers applying for permanent transfer must have their travel time computed up to their arrival at their new posting location (Regulation 77(1)(b)). Additionally, officers who are married or supporting a child under fourteen years of age are entitled to special consideration, potentially affecting their eligibility and terms of service (Regulation 130). For those seeking to join the Fourth Division, a rigorous examination process has been established, requiring candidates to achieve a minimum score in spelling and arithmetic to pass (Regulation 157(2)).
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in several consequences. While the specific civil or criminal penalties are not detailed within the text of the regulations themselves, breaches of these provisions could lead to administrative actions such as disqualification from competitive examinations or loss of eligibility for special consideration. Additionally, officers may face disciplinary actions or other administrative penalties as outlined in the overarching Commonwealth Public Service Act. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the internal policies and procedures of the Commonwealth Public Service.