High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

 

1968 No. 164

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE HIGH COMMISSIONER (UNITED KINGDOM) ACT 1909-1966.*

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 High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966.

Dated this nineteenth day of December, 1968.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

Minister of State for Social Services
for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Amendment of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of January, 1969.

Fourth Schedule.

2. The Fourth Schedule to the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is repealed and the Schedule set out in the Schedule to these Regulations inserted in its stead.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 23 December 1968.

† Statutory Rules 1960, No. 87, as amended by Statutory Rules, 1965, No. 87; 1966, No. 76; 1967, Nos. 29 and 79; and 1968, Nos. 21, 103 and 128.

27038/68—Price 5c  9/16.12.1968


THE SCHEDULE Regulation 2.

SCHEDULE TO BE INSERTED IN THE HIGH COMMISSIONER (STAFF) REGULATIONS

Fourth Schedule  Regulation 24.

ANNUAL SALARIES

Column 1

Column 2

Office

Rates of annual salary or scales of rates of annual salary

 

£

Clerk 1......................................................

535–605–675–745–820–860–900–935–975–1,005–1,035–1,065–1,100–1,145

Clerk 2......................................................

1,300–1,350–1,400–1,450

Clerk 3......................................................

1,495–1,545–1,595–1,645

Clerk 4......................................................

1,690–1,740

Clerk 5......................................................

1,915–1,990–2,070

Clerk 6......................................................

2,145–2,225–2,310

Clerk 7......................................................

2,445–2,535–2,645

Clerk 8......................................................

2,760–2,875–2,990

Clerk 9......................................................

3,205–3,385

Clerk 10.....................................................

3,585–3,810

Clerical Assistant, Grade 1.........................................

440–500–560–620–680–700–720–750–785–805

Clerical Assistant, Grade 2.........................................

825–845–865

Clerical Assistant (Typing).........................................

Clerical Assistant, Grade 3.........................................

890–915–940

Steno-secretary to the Deputy High Commissioner..........................

1,159–1,190

Steno-secretary to the High Commissioner...............................

1,221–1,251

Stenographer, Grade 1............................................

716–736–757–783–809–834

Stenographer, Grade 2............................................

860–886

Stenographer, Grade 3............................................

922–948–973–999–1,030–1,061–1,092–1,123

Supervisor (Typing)..............................................

Typist.......................................................

438–494–551–608–669–690–711–731–757–783

Transcription Typist..............................................

463–520–577–633–695–716–736–762–788–814

Machine Operator, Grade 1 (Communications)............................

730–770–815–860–905–935 965–1,000–1,035–1,065–1,095–1,145

Machine Operator, Grade 2 (Communications)............................

1,175–1,205

Machinist.....................................................

850–875–901–932–963–994–1,030–1,061–1,092

Photoprinter...................................................

760–784–804–829–858–888–922–950–979

General Hand..................................................

440–500–560–620–680–700–720–750–785–805

Lift Attendant..................................................

Messenger....................................................

Porter.......................................................

Storeman.....................................................

Messenger (Special Duties).........................................

825–845

Senior Messenger...............................................

845–865–890–915

Senior Porter..................................................

Senior Storeman................................................

Engineer’s Assistant.............................................

825–845

Senior Chauffeur................................................

880–905–930

Telephonist...................................................

455, 500, 530, 590, 699, 727, 749, 774, 798

Senior Electrician...............................................

995

Works Supervisor...............................................

1,080

Carpenter.....................................................

890”.

Plumber......................................................

Painter......................................................

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Overview

Statutory Rules 1968 No. 164, enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, amends the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966. These regulations were introduced to update the salary scales for various positions within the staff of the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom. The purpose of this amendment is to reflect changes in the remuneration structure for these roles, ensuring they remain competitive and aligned with current market standards. These regulations came into operation on 1 January 1969, replacing the previous Fourth Schedule with the updated rates set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, made by the Governor-General and coming into operation on 1 January 1969, pertain to the amendment of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations. These Regulations apply to the staff of the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom, specifying the annual salaries for various positions such as clerks, stenographers, and typists. The amendments are designed to update the salary scales for the staff members, reflecting the changes in the remuneration structure for different grades and positions within the High Commission. The Regulations extend the application of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations by altering the salary rates set out in the Fourth Schedule, thus impacting the remuneration of the specified roles within the High Commission.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1968 No. 164, made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, include amendments to the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations. The primary sections (section 1) specify that these Regulations will come into effect on 1 January 1969. The Fourth Schedule of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is repealed and replaced by the Schedule in these Regulations (section 2). These Regulations impose several obligations on the entities they govern. The most significant change is the alteration of the Fourth Schedule, which lists the annual salaries or scales of annual salaries for various positions. These positions include Clerks, Stenographers, Typists, Machine Operators, and other support staff. The new Schedule provides updated salary ranges for each position, reflecting changes in job responsibilities or market rates. Failure to comply with these Regulations could lead to various civil or administrative consequences. While the specific consequences are not detailed in the text, breaches of regulations governing staff salaries and conditions could potentially result in disputes, claims for unfair compensation, or administrative penalties. These penalties could include fines or other administrative sanctions, though the exact nature and extent of these penalties are not explicitly stated in the Regulations. In summary, the Statutory Rules 1968 No. 164 amend the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations by updating the salary scales for various staff positions within the High Commissioner's office. These changes impose new obligations on the relevant entities to adhere to the updated salary structures. Although specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed, breaches could lead to administrative or civil consequences.

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