statutory rules.
1906. No. 51.
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 the following Regulation under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902 should, on account of urgency come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation as from the 1st July, 1906, as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this thirteenth day of July, One thousand nine hundred and six.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
LITTLETON ERNEST GROOM.
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
amendment of Public Service Regulation 104.
Regulation 104 of the Public Service Regulations is amended, in so far as it relates to Telephone Indoor Supervisors, to read as follows:—
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 Indoor Supervisor— | | | | | |
Suburban and Country......... | 126 | 6 | One year | 1 | 132 |
Central Exchanges............ | 138 | 6 | One year | 3 | 156 |
By Authority: J. Kemp, Acting Government Printer, Melbourne.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1906, No. 51, is a provisional regulation enacted under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, coming into immediate operation on 1 July 1906. The regulation was issued by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, due to the urgency of the matter. It amends Regulation 104 of the Public Service Regulations, specifically addressing the pay scales and conditions for Telephone Indoor Supervisors. The objective of this regulation is to ensure the appropriate remuneration for these employees within the Public Service, reflecting their roles and responsibilities across different locations and exchanges. This provisional regulation thus aims to provide clarity and fairness in the compensation structure for these public service employees.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1906, No. 51, issued under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902, establishes provisional regulations that came into effect from the 1st July 1906. This legislative instrument amends the existing Public Service Regulation 104, specifically concerning the pay rates and progression for Telephone Indoor Supervisors within the Postmaster General’s Department. The regulation sets out a minimum and maximum yearly rate of pay, along with increments and intervals for these positions, distinguishing between Suburban and Country offices and Central Exchanges. The regulation applies to employees within the Commonwealth Public Service, specifically targeting the roles of Telephone Indoor Supervisors, thereby affecting their remuneration and career progression within the public service framework.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the statutory rules, specifically regulation 104, address the amendment of the Public Service Regulation concerning the pay rates for Telephone Indoor Supervisors within the Postmaster-General's Department. Regulation 104 modifies the salary structure for these positions, establishing minimum, maximum, and incremental pay rates based on location and experience (Regulation 104). The amendment sets forth a detailed scale of additions that these employees can expect over time, contingent upon their role and whether they are stationed in suburban or central exchange areas (Regulation 104).
The obligations imposed by the Act on the parties involved, particularly the Postmaster-General's Department, are to adhere to the specified pay rates and the schedule of increments for Telephone Indoor Supervisors. The Department must ensure that these employees receive the correct compensation in accordance with their location and years of service (Regulation 104). Additionally, the Department is required to update relevant records and payroll systems to reflect these changes in pay rates and increments, ensuring transparency and accuracy in employee remuneration (Regulation 104).
The statutory rules do not explicitly state offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance with the amended pay rates. However, any failure to adhere to the specified remuneration structure could lead to disputes or grievances from employees, potentially resulting in administrative or legal action. The lack of specific penalties in the text suggests that enforcement might rely on internal grievance mechanisms within the Department or broader public service regulations to address any breaches (Regulation 104).