STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 113.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1911.
Regulations (Provisional) for the Conduct and Management of Government Factories, and the Employment of Persons under Section 63, Sub-sections (1) and (2) of the Defence Acts.—Regulations 57 to 61 and 65.—Amendments.
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 Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911 should come into immediate operation and, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of January, 1912, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this twelfth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command—
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT FACTORIES AND THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS UNDER SECTION 63, SUB-SECTIONS (1) AND (2) OF THE DEFENCE ACTS.
Amendments.
Regulations 57 to 61 are cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
Classification of Officers.
57. Officers shall be classified as under:—
Class. | Annual Salary of Subdivision of Class. |
| | | | | | | | |
First................. | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Second............... | 420 | 440 | 460 | 480 | 500 | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Third................ | 310 | 335 | 360 | 380 | 400 | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Fourth............... | 210 | 235 | 260 | 280 | 300 | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Fifth................. | 60 | 72 | 84 | 102 | 120 | 138 | 156 | 168 | 180 |
C.7367.—Price 3d.
58. All new appointments of officers, other than appointments made under Regulation 70, shall be made to the First Subdivision of the Fifth Class, and the rate of salary at which a person is first appointed to such Subdivision shall be Sixty pounds per annum. Every such officer shall be advanced after twelve months’ service in a Subdivision to the next higher Subdivision until his salary reaches One hundred and eighty pounds per annum, provided that such advancement has been approved by the Secretary upon report from the Manager as to the conduct, diligence, and general efficiency of the officer.
59. Officers classified in the First Subdivision of the Fifth Class as existing prior to the commencement of this Regulation may be advanced, on the approval of the Secretary, to the Second and Third Subdivisions of the Fifth Class, with salaries as provided in the above Schedule, although such officers have not served the full period of twelve months in each Subdivision as prescribed therein. Officers who were classified in the Second and Third Subdivisions of the Fifth Class as existing prior to the commencement of this Regulation shall be deemed to have been classified in the Third and Fourth Subdivisions of the Fifth Class respectively, as provided in the above Schedule.
60. Where an Officer has served at least one year in the Ninth Subdivision of the Fifth Class, he may be advanced by yearly increments of Ten pounds to salary of Two hundred pounds per annum, provided that in the opinion of the Secretary such increases are justified by the efficiency of the officer and the value of the work performed.
In Regulation 65 (2), cancel the following sentence:—
“He shall be entitled to receive the £10 increase to enable him advance to the Fourth Subdivision of the Fifth Class twelve months subsequent to the date of his advancement to the Third Subdivision of such Class.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1912 No. 113, introduced under the Defence Act 1903-1911, establishes provisional regulations for the conduct and management of government factories and the employment of persons under specific sections of the Defence Act. This legislation was enacted to address the immediate need for structured employment practices within government factories, ensuring efficiency and proper management. The Governor-General, in consultation with the Federal Executive Council, issued these regulations due to their urgency, taking effect from the first of January, 1912. The policy objective is to provide a clear framework for the classification and advancement of officers, ensuring fair and merit-based promotions based on conduct, diligence, and general efficiency.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1911, specifically targeting the conduct and management of government factories and the employment of persons, apply to officers and employees within these government-run facilities. These regulations govern the classification, appointment, and salary increments for officers working in government factories, ensuring a structured and merit-based progression system. The regulations delineate specific salary brackets and advancement criteria, contingent upon performance and approval from the Secretary. While these regulations are designated as provisional and were initially effective as of January 1, 1912, they provide a temporary framework until more permanent arrangements are established. The regulations amend and replace earlier provisions, reflecting the evolving needs of the Defence Act and its administrative apparatus. Any exclusions, exemptions, or specific thresholds are outlined within the detailed provisions of the regulations themselves, which also indicate that subordinate instruments may extend or modify the application of these rules.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislative instrument focus on the classification and salary structure of officers employed in government factories, as well as the conditions for their advancement. Regulation 57 establishes a classification system for officers, with each class and subdivision assigned a corresponding annual salary. Regulations 58 and 59 detail the process for initial appointments and subsequent salary advancements, with officers starting in the First Subdivision of the Fifth Class and progressing to higher subdivisions based on their performance and conduct, as reviewed by the Secretary and the Manager. Regulation 60 allows for officers who have served in the Ninth Subdivision of the Fifth Class for at least one year to receive yearly salary increments of up to £200, contingent on the Secretary's assessment of their efficiency and the value of their work.
These regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on both the employing authority and the officers themselves. The employing authority, including the Secretary and the Manager, must approve any salary advancements based on the officers' conduct, diligence, and efficiency. The officers, in turn, must serve a minimum period in each salary subdivision before being eligible for advancement, and their performance must meet the criteria set by the Secretary for any further salary increments. The regulations also ensure that officers who were in higher subdivisions prior to the commencement of these regulations are appropriately reclassified to maintain consistency and fairness within the salary structure.
Breaches of these regulations may lead to various consequences, although specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text. It can be inferred that failure to adhere to the stipulated conditions for salary advancements could result in officers not receiving the entitled increments, which may lead to dissatisfaction and potential disputes. Moreover, if the Secretary or the Manager does not follow the prescribed process for approving salary advancements, this could potentially lead to legal challenges regarding the fairness and legality of the employment practices within the government factories. The precise penalties for such breaches are not specified, but they could include administrative or legal actions to enforce compliance with the regulations.