High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. ______, enacted under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, were introduced to address administrative discrepancies in the allowances for certain staff positions within the High Commissioner's office. This legislation was enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective was to ensure that officers and employees who performed duties in specific roles during a defined period receive appropriate remuneration reflective of the amendments made to their positions. The regulations specifically address the amendment of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, ensuring that any officers or employees who served as Photoprinter or Officer-in-Charge, Central Copying Service, between January 1, 1966, and the commencement of these regulations, receive allowances that maintain their total remuneration at the levels it would have been if the amendments had taken effect from January 1, 1966.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1967 No.________, made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, focus on the amendment of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, particularly adjusting the remuneration figures for certain staff positions. These regulations apply to officers and employees who performed duties as a Photoprinter or Officer-in-Charge, Central Copying Service, during the period starting January 1, 1966, up until the date of the commencement of these Regulations. The intent is to ensure that any affected officer or employee receives an allowance that maintains their total remuneration at a level equivalent to what they would have earned if the amendments had been effective from January 1, 1966. This adjustment reflects a commitment to equitable compensation within the specified timeframe, providing a clear and direct impact on the remuneration of designated staff members.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations, which are set out in the Fourth Schedule, involve amendments to the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 1 amends the list of figures related to the Photoprinter and Officer-in-Charge, Central Copying Service, replacing the existing figures with new ones. Regulation 2 addresses the authority for payment of allowances to officers or employees who performed duties in these roles during a specified period, ensuring their total remuneration for that period is not less than what it would have been if the amendments had taken effect from the start of that period. The intent of these regulations is to update the allowances and remuneration figures in line with the changes made to the roles. These Regulations impose obligations on the High Commissioner's office to ensure that the amended allowances are applied correctly to officers or employees who performed the duties of the Photoprinter or Officer-in-Charge, Central Copying Service from January 1, 1966, up until the commencement of these Regulations. The obligation extends to calculating and paying the appropriate allowances to maintain the total remuneration of these individuals at the levels that would have been applicable if the amendments had been in force from the beginning of the period. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned in these Regulations for breach of the provisions. However, failure to comply with the obligations regarding the payment of allowances could potentially lead to disputes or claims by affected officers or employees, and may require resolution through administrative or judicial processes. The Regulations focus primarily on the procedural aspects of updating remuneration figures rather than prescribing punitive measures for non-compliance.