Employees' Compensation Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1947, No. 132, constitute a regulation under the Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930-1944. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislation amends the existing Employees’ Compensation Regulations to extend coverage to the R.A.A.F. Canteens Service Board. This addition was made effective from the date of its notification in the Commonwealth Gazette on 19 September 1947. The policy objective underlying this amendment is to ensure that employees of the newly included board are afforded the same protections and benefits as those under other Commonwealth authorities, thereby addressing a gap in the compensation framework for this specific group of workers.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1947, No. 132, constitute a regulation made under the Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930-1944, issued by the Governor-General in Council, with the primary purpose of amending the existing Employees’ Compensation Regulations. This regulation specifically pertains to the Commonwealth authorities covered by the Act and includes the addition of the "R.A.A.F. Canteens Service Board" to Regulation 14, thereby extending the scope of the Act to include this entity. The regulation applies to all employees of the Commonwealth, including those working for the newly added R.A.A.F. Canteens Service Board, ensuring they are eligible for the compensation provisions outlined under the Act. The regulation is applicable nationally, given its foundation under the Commonwealth Act, and is effective as of the date of notification in the Commonwealth Gazette on 19th September 1947. This regulatory amendment does not exclude any particular persons or transactions but instead broadens the inclusion to cover the specified entity within the Commonwealth framework.

Key Provisions

The primary operative section of this legislation is the amendment to Regulation 14 of the Employees’ Compensation Regulations, which adds the "R.A.A.F. Canteens Service Board" to the list of Commonwealth Authorities covered under the regulation (Regulation 14). This addition means that employees working for the R.A.A.F. Canteens Service Board will now be eligible for the same compensation benefits provided under the Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930-1944 as employees of other Commonwealth Authorities. The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act primarily concern the R.A.A.F. Canteens Service Board. By including the Board in the regulations, the Board is now subject to the same compensation provisions that apply to other Commonwealth Authorities. This means the Board must ensure it complies with all related requirements for employee compensation, including timely reporting of incidents, maintaining records, and processing claims according to the stipulated procedures. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Act can lead to various consequences. The Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties within the text provided, but breaches of the compensation regulations could potentially result in legal actions or administrative penalties. Depending on the severity and nature of the breach, the Board could face fines, sanctions, or be required to rectify any non-compliance issues to ensure it meets the legislative requirements. Although the exact penalties are not detailed in the text, the overarching framework of the Act suggests that non-compliance could lead to significant repercussions for the Board.