STATUTORY RULES.
1907. No. 88.
PROVISIONAL 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 certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this 29th day of August, One thousand nine hundred and seven.
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 Foreman Painter.
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Remarks. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
All Departments. Painter Foreman | … | … | … | … | £ 162 | |
(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 Foreman Painter.
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Remarks. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
All Departments. Painter Foreman | … | … | … | … | £ 172 | |
C. 10653.—Price 3d.
(c) by omitting in the corresponding columns and under the corresponding heads the particulars hereunder set out relating to the office of Telephone Monitor.
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Remarks. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
Postmaster-General. Telephone Monitor … | … | … | … | … | £ 120 | |
(d) by inserting in lieu thereof, in the corresponding columns and under the corresponding heads, the particulars hereunder set out relating to the office of Telephone Monitor.
| | Scale of Additions. | | |
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Amount. | At Intervals of not Less than— | Number. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Remarks. |
Postmaster-General. | £ | £ | | | £ | |
Telephone Monitor.. | 114 | 6 | 1 year | 2 | 126 | |
(e) by inserting in the schedule in the corresponding columns and under the corresponding heads the following particulars relating to the offices of Sailmaker Foreman and Saddler and Harness-maker Foreman:—
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Remarks. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not Less than— | Number. |
All Departments. Sailmaker Foreman... Saddler and Harness -maker Foreman | | | | | £ | |
… | … | … | … | 162 |
… | … | … | … | 162 |
By Authority: J. Kemp, Acting Government Printer, Melbourne.
Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, enacted in 1907, addresses the need for urgent amendments to the pay rates for specific positions within the public service. The Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, certifies the regulation due to its urgency, ensuring immediate operation. This legislative instrument aims to adjust the minimum, maximum, and incremental pay rates for positions such as Foreman Painter and Telephone Monitor, reflecting changes in the economic environment and ensuring fair compensation for public service roles.
The regulation was enacted by the Governor-General, with the approval of the Federal Executive Council, to swiftly implement necessary adjustments to the public service pay scales. The policy objective is to maintain equitable and updated remuneration for public service employees, thus ensuring the efficiency and stability of the public sector. The amendment of pay rates for certain positions aims to reflect the evolving economic conditions and to provide fair compensation for roles within the public service.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, certified by the Governor-General on 29 August 1907, adjusts the remuneration rates for specific roles within the Commonwealth public service. Specifically, the regulation revises the annual pay rates for positions such as Foreman Painter, Telephone Monitor, Sailmaker Foreman, and Saddler and Harness-maker Foreman. The amendment involves updating the minimum, scale of additions, and maximum yearly rates of pay for these roles across various departments, reflecting changes necessitated by the urgency of the situation. This regulation applies to the employees holding these positions within the Commonwealth public service, thereby directly affecting their remuneration. It is noteworthy that the regulation also introduces a new scale of additions for the Telephone Monitor position, which now includes intervals of not less than six years, unlike the previous fixed rate.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Provisional Regulation, specifically Regulation 104 of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, revise the pay rates for certain positions within the Commonwealth Public Service. Regulation 104(a) and (b) adjust the yearly rate of pay for a Foreman Painter from £162 to £172, while (c) and (d) revise the pay structure for a Telephone Monitor within the Postmaster-General’s Department. Regulation 104(c) and (d) specify a minimum yearly rate of pay of £114, with additions at intervals of not less than one year, culminating in a maximum yearly rate of pay of £126. Additionally, Regulation 104(e) introduces new positions for Sailmaker Foreman and Saddler and Harness-maker Foreman, each with a minimum yearly rate of pay of £162.
The obligations imposed by this Act are primarily concerned with the financial responsibilities of the Commonwealth towards its employees. The Act mandates that the specified positions be compensated according to the new rates outlined in the regulation. For the Foreman Painter, the yearly rate of pay increases from £162 to £172, while the Telephone Monitor’s pay structure is now based on a minimum of £114, with potential to reach £126 after one year of service. The addition of the Sailmaker Foreman and Saddler and Harness-maker Foreman positions also falls under this obligation, requiring these roles to be compensated at a minimum yearly rate of £162.
Breaches of the provisions outlined in this Provisional Regulation could lead to various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text of this regulation, under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, failure to comply with the pay rates and conditions set out by regulation could result in disciplinary action against public servants or administrative penalties against the Commonwealth. The maximum penalties for such breaches would depend on the specific nature of the breach and the relevant provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. Generally, the Act allows for fines, imprisonment, or both for serious breaches of public service regulations.