STATUTORY RULES.
1907. No. 83.
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 July, 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 Telephone Attendant.
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
Postmaster-General— | £ | | | | £ |
Telephone Attendant.. | | 1st year, £6 2nd ,, £16 3rd ,, £8 4th ,, £12 5th ,, £12 | | 5 | 84 |
(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 Telephone Attendant. |
Department and Office. | Minimum Yearly Rate of Pay. | Scale of Additions. | Maximum Yearly Rate of Pay. |
Amount. | At Intervals of not less than— | Number. |
Postmaster General— | £ | | | 5 | £ |
Telephone Attendant.. | | 1st year, £7 2nd ,, £13 3rd ,, £8 4th ,, £12 5th ,, £12 | 84 |
By Authority: J. Kemp, Acting Government Printer, Melbourne.
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Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, enacted in 1907, was introduced to address the need for urgent adjustments to the remuneration of certain public service positions within the Commonwealth. The urgency of this regulation was acknowledged by the Governor-General, who certified it for immediate operation on behalf of the Federal Executive Council. This legislative instrument aimed to modify the salary structure for the Office of Telephone Attendant within the Postmaster-General's Department, reflecting the policy objective of ensuring fair and timely compensation adjustments for public service roles. The regulation was designed to provide immediate effect to these changes, underscoring the importance of the adjustments to the ongoing operations of the Commonwealth public service.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation, numbered 83 under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, applies to the Commonwealth public service and specifically modifies the conditions of employment for the Office of Telephone Attendant within the Postmaster-General's Department. The regulation alters the pay rates and scale of additions for telephone attendants, replacing the previous terms with new conditions. The application of this regulation is limited to the Commonwealth jurisdiction and is designed to address urgent matters regarding the compensation and conditions of specific public service roles. The regulation does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but its application is inherently confined to the roles and departments specified within the regulation. This Provisional Regulation, certified by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, is enacted to take immediate effect, underscoring the urgency of the amendments made.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Statutory Rule, Regulation 104, modify the provisions concerning the Office of Telephone Attendant within the Postmaster-General’s Department. Specifically, it replaces the existing pay rates and scales with new figures. The regulation (section 84(a)) removes the previous minimum yearly rate of £30, with additions of £6, £1, £8, £12, and £12 at intervals of one year. In its place (section 84(b)), it introduces a new minimum yearly rate of £32, with additions of £7, £2, £3, £8, and £12 at the same intervals of one year. The maximum yearly rate is adjusted accordingly, rising from £84 to £86.
This Act imposes specific obligations and requirements on the Postmaster-General's Department in relation to the remuneration of telephone attendants. The new pay rates and scales must be adhered to in the employment and remuneration of telephone attendants. The department is required to ensure that the new rates are implemented in a timely and accurate manner, reflecting the changes specified in the regulation. This includes updating any relevant documentation and ensuring that all staff members are informed of the new pay scales.
Breaches of this regulation may result in various consequences, although the specific provisions are not detailed in the Statutory Rule itself. Generally, failure to comply with statutory regulations governing public service employment and remuneration could lead to administrative penalties, legal challenges, or other repercussions as outlined in the broader legislative framework of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. The exact penalties for non-compliance would need to be determined in the context of the overarching legislation.