STATUTORY RULES.
1948. No. 47.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT
CONTROL ACT 1924-1938.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924-1938.
Dated this sixth day of April, 1948.
W. J. McKELL
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
R. T. POLLARD
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
AMENDMENTS OF THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CONTROL REGULATIONS.†
Salaries of Officers.
1. Regulation 3 of the Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulations :—
" (3.) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulations (1.) and (2.) of this regulation, an officer who occupies an office specified in Table B in the Schedule to these Regulations and is a member of an organization or a returned soldier shall, on and from the first pay period commencing in May, 1947, be paid the minimum salary specified in that Table opposite to that office, or, when a maximum salary is also specified, such higher salary (not exceeding the maximum salary) as the Board determines.
" (4.) When, in any determination under the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920-1934, marginal increases have been granted to officers or any class of officers in the Commonwealth Public Service, the Board may, subject to this regulation, apply on and from the first pay period commencing on or after the twenty-eighth day of August, 1947, such marginal increases to the officers who are members of an organization or are returned soldiers.
" (5.) For the purpose of this regulation─
' organization ' means an organization registered under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1947 ;
' returned soldier ' has the same meaning as in the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1947.".
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 9th April, 1948.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 55, as amended by Statutory Rules 1926, No. 97 ; 1938, No. 3 ; 1942, No. 533 ; and 1947, No. 109.
1582.—Price 3d.
2. The Schedule to the Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following Table :─
" TABLE B.
Office | Annual Salary. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
| £ | £ |
Economic Adviser................. | 262 | 504 |
Technical Fruit Expert─ | | |
Class B....................... | 554 | 750 |
Class C....................... | 312 | 554 |
Fumigation Officer................. | 312 | 554 |
Accountants ─ | | |
Class A....................... | 436 | 654 |
Class B....................... | 312 | 454 |
Clerk under 21 years of age ─ | | |
Under 17 years.................. | 108 | .. |
At 17 years.................... | 120 | .. |
At 18 years.................... | 138 | .. |
At 19 years.................... | 162 | .. |
At 20 years.................... | 192 | .. |
Adult........................ | 246 | 360 |
Assistant, Grade 1 (Male) ─ | | |
Under 17 years.................. | 84 | .. |
At 17 years.................... | 108 | .. |
At 18 years.................... | 126 | .. |
At 19 years.................... | 150 | .. |
At 20 years.................... | 180 | .. |
Adult........................ | 224 | 256 |
Messenger— | | |
Under 16 years.................. | 72 | .. |
At 16 years.................... | 84 | .. |
At 17 years.................... | 108 | .. |
At 18 years.................... | 126 | .. |
At 19 years.................... | 150 | .. |
At 20 years.................... | 180 | .. ” |
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924-1938 was enacted to regulate the export of dried fruits from Australia, addressing issues related to the quality, quantity, and marketing of these exports. The Act provided a framework for controlling the export process, ensuring that Australian dried fruits met specific standards and were exported in a manner that was beneficial to the industry and the economy. The Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations 1948 were made under this Act, amending the previous regulations to address the specific needs and circumstances of the time, including adjustments to officer salaries and the introduction of new salary scales. The regulations were enacted by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the policy objective of maintaining and improving the standards and efficiency of the dried fruits export industry.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations, 1948, are made under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924-1938 and apply to individuals and entities involved in the export of dried fruits from Australia. These regulations primarily target officers and staff employed in the administration and regulation of dried fruit exports, including Economic Advisers, Technical Fruit Experts, Fumigation Officers, Accountants, Clerks, Assistants, and Messengers. The regulations are of Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting the entire nation and ensuring uniform standards and practices across all states and territories in the exportation of dried fruits. Notably, the regulations provide specific salary structures for various positions, taking into account factors such as age and membership in certain organisations or being a returned soldier, and they may be adjusted based on decisions from the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920-1934. The regulations also extend their applicability through subordinate instruments, thereby allowing for further detailed specifications and adjustments as required.
Key Provisions
The Dried Fruits Export Control Regulations, 1948, primarily focus on amendments to the salaries of officers under Regulation 3 (1). These regulations ensure that officers who are members of an organization or returned soldiers receive specific salary rates, starting from the first pay period in May 1947. Furthermore, Regulation 3(4) allows the Board to apply marginal increases to these officers, effective from the first pay period on or after 28 August 1947, subject to the Arbitration (Public Service) Act 1920-1934. These amendments are detailed in Table B, which lists the minimum and maximum annual salaries for various positions, including Economic Advisers, Technical Fruit Experts, Fumigation Officers, Accountants, Clerks, Assistants, and Messengers, with distinctions made based on age and gender.
The regulations impose clear obligations on the Board to ensure that officers who are members of registered organizations or returned soldiers receive appropriate salary adjustments in line with any marginal increases granted to officers in the Commonwealth Public Service. The Board must apply these adjustments from specified dates, ensuring that the officers' remuneration is aligned with any broader changes in the public service salary scale. This includes ensuring that the officers' salaries do not exceed the maximum rates specified in Table B.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in various consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of such regulations typically entail civil or administrative penalties, depending on the nature of the breach and the jurisdiction under which the regulations are enforced. In some cases, persistent or severe breaches could lead to disciplinary action against the responsible officers or the Board. It is important for all parties involved to adhere to these regulations to avoid any potential legal or administrative repercussions.