STATUTORY RULES.
1908. No. 30.
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 2nd day of March, One thousand nine hundred and eight.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. H. KEATINO,
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 Sorter:—
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 | £ | £ | | | £ | (e) Including Mail Guards; two thirds in Grade I. and one third in Grade II. |
Sorter (e) Grade I. | 138 | 6 | One Year | 2 | 150 |
Sorter (e) Grade II. | 156 | 6 | One Year | 2 | 168 |
(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 Sorter.
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. | £ | £ | | | £ | (e) Including Mail Guards; two thirds in Grade I. and one third. in Grade II. |
Sorter (e) Grade I. | 144 | 6 | One year | 2 | 156 |
Sorter (e) Grade II. | 162 | 6 | One year | 1 | 168 |
By Authority: J Kemp, Government Printer, Melbourne.
Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, numbered 104, was enacted in 1908 to address urgent amendments in the pay scales and conditions of postal service employees, specifically sorters and mail guards within the Postmaster-General's Department. The regulation was issued by the Governor-General in Council, recognising the need for immediate implementation due to the urgency of the matter. The regulation effectively updated the salary scales and conditions of service for sorters, ensuring fair remuneration and improved working conditions in line with the policy objectives of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, which aims to provide efficient and effective public service to the Australian people.
Scope and Application
This Provisional Regulation, numbered 104, is an amendment to the existing regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902. It applies specifically to the roles of Sorters within the Postmaster-General's Department, modifying their pay scales and conditions of service. This regulation is applicable to individuals holding the position of Sorter, which includes Mail Guards, within the Commonwealth public service. The regulation adjusts the minimum yearly rates of pay, the scale of additions, and the maximum yearly rates of pay for Sorters in Grade I and Grade II, reflecting changes from the previous rates. The regulation is in effect across the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all Sorters employed by the Commonwealth government. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds mentioned in this particular regulation; however, the broader applicability and specific conditions of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 may impose additional constraints or qualifications.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Provisional Regulation, as outlined in Regulation 104 of the Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, amend the details of the office of Sorter within the Postmaster-General's Department. Specifically, the regulation removes the previously stipulated minimum, scale of additions, and maximum yearly rates of pay for Sorters, and replaces them with new figures. For Grade I Sorters, the minimum yearly rate of pay is now set at £1446, with additions at intervals of not less than one year, and a maximum yearly rate of £2156. For Grade II Sorters, the minimum yearly rate of pay is £1626, with additions at intervals of not less than one year, and a maximum yearly rate of £1168.
The obligations imposed by this Act on the parties or entities it governs include adhering to the newly established pay scales for Sorters within the Postmaster-General's Department. Employers must ensure that Sorters are compensated according to the revised rates outlined in the Regulation. These rates are intended to reflect the duties and responsibilities of the positions, as well as to maintain a fair and competitive compensation structure within the department.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance with the provisions of this Act, the document does not explicitly detail any offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences for breach. However, it is reasonable to assume that failure to adhere to the new pay scales could result in legal action or disciplinary measures, as is often the case with breaches of employment regulations. Employers found to be non-compliant with the mandated pay rates may face penalties, although the specific penalties are not outlined in the text.