STATUTORY RULES.
1904. No. 64.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION AMENDING PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION No. 209.
Regulation No. 209 made under the provisions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, reads as follows:—
“Each candidate for appointment to the Professional or Clerical Division shall forward with his application—
(a) A properly certified extract from some official register of births or other satisfactory evidence of age.
(b) Certificate from some medical practitioner registered in the Commonwealth that he (the candidate) is in sound bodily health, and free from physical defect.
(c) Certificate of good character from his employer, or a clergyman, teacher, or justice of the peace.”
His Excellency the Governor-General has approved of the above Regulation being repealed, and a new Regulation as under being substituted therefor, such amended Regulation to come into operation as a Provisional Regulation, as from the 21st day of September, 1904.
“Each candidate for appointment to the Professional or Clerical Division shall furnish with his application a certificate of character from his employer, a clergyman, a teacher, or a justice of the peace; and successful candidates shall forward to the Commissioner within fourteen days of a request being made therefor, a properly certified extract from an official register of births, or other satisfactory evidence of age, together with a certificate, from a medical practitioner registered within the Commonwealth, of sound bodily health and freedom from physical defects; otherwise his name may be removed from the Register. Provided that at the option of candidates such certificates may be forwarded prior to examination.”
By Authority: Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.
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Overview
The Provisional Regulation Amending Public Service Regulation No. 209, enacted in 1904, was designed to address gaps in the application requirements for candidates seeking appointment to the Professional or Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service. This regulation was made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, and it was enacted to streamline and clarify the documentation process required for job applicants. The regulation was approved by His Excellency the Governor-General and came into operation as a Provisional Regulation from 21 September 1904. It aimed to ensure that candidates provide necessary certifications of character, age, and health in a more organised manner, while also offering flexibility for candidates to submit certain documents prior to their examination. The policy objective was to maintain a transparent and efficient application process for public service roles within the Commonwealth.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation Amending Public Service Regulation No. 209 pertains to candidates applying for appointments within the Professional or Clerical Division under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. This regulation alters the requirements for certification, stipulating that candidates must furnish a certificate of character from their employer, a clergyman, a teacher, or a justice of the peace. Successful candidates are required to provide additional documentation, including a certified extract from an official register of births or other satisfactory evidence of age, and a medical certificate attesting to their sound bodily health and freedom from physical defects, within fourteen days of a request from the Commissioner, or their names may be removed from the Register. This regulation applies to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting individuals seeking employment within the specified divisions of the public service. The regulation does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and it is implemented as a provisional measure effective from 21 September 1904. The regulation can be further extended or modified through subsequent legislative instruments.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulation Amending Public Service Regulation No. 209 (C1904L00064) introduces significant changes to the requirements for candidates applying for positions in the Professional or Clerical Division of the Commonwealth Public Service. Under the new regulation (2), candidates must provide a certificate of character from their employer, a clergyman, a teacher, or a justice of the peace as part of their application. This requirement replaces the earlier need for multiple certificates, streamlining the application process. Additionally, successful candidates are required to submit a certified extract from an official register of births or other satisfactory evidence of age, along with a certificate from a registered medical practitioner attesting to their sound bodily health and freedom from physical defects, within fourteen days of a request from the Commissioner (3). Failure to comply with these documentation requirements may result in the candidate's name being removed from the Register.
The amended regulation imposes specific obligations on candidates applying for positions within the Professional or Clerical Division. Candidates must ensure that their application includes a valid certificate of character, which must be provided by an employer, a clergyman, a teacher, or a justice of the peace. Furthermore, upon successful selection, candidates must promptly provide a certified extract from an official register of births or alternative evidence of age, together with a medical certificate confirming their good health and absence of physical defects, when requested by the Commissioner. These obligations are designed to maintain high standards of integrity and health among public service employees, ensuring that only qualified and suitable candidates are appointed.
The legislation also delineates consequences for non-compliance with the stipulated requirements. If a candidate fails to furnish the necessary documentation within the specified timeframe, their name may be removed from the Register of candidates. This removal effectively disqualifies the candidate from the appointment process. The regulation does not explicitly state other civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance, but the removal from the Register signifies a serious administrative consequence for failing to meet the mandatory documentation standards. This ensures that the public service maintains rigorous selection criteria and upholds the integrity of the appointment process.