High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1972 No.

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 twenty-fifth day of May, 1972.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

(J.D.M. DOBIE)

Member of the Federal Executive Council, for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Amendments of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations†

Proficiency allowance.

1.—(1.) Regulation 33 of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Office or temporary position	Typing speed in words per minute	Rate of allowance per annum
		£
Transcription Typist.......................... Stenographer, Grade 1......................... Clerical Assistant (F), Typing....................	40 words per minute 50 words per minute 55 words per minute 65 words per minute	33 92 150 209
Typist, Grade 2.............................	50 words per minute	59
Stenographer, Grade 2.........................	55 words per minute	117
Typist-in-charge (Transcription)..................	65 words per minute	176
Steno-secretary, Grade 1.......................
Steno-secretary, Grade 2.......................	55 words per minute	58
Steno-secretary. Grade 3.......................	65 words per minute	117
Supervisor (Typing)..........................

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1972.

† Statutory Rules 1960. No. 87, as amended by Statutory Rules 1965, No. 87; 1966. No. 76; 1967, Nos. 29 and 79; 1968. Nos. 21, 103, 128 and 164; 1969, Nos. 14, 150 and 192; 1970, Nos. 91, 146, 215 and 316; 1971, Nos. 81, 110 and 154; and 1972, Nos. 22 and

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(2.) Regulation 33 of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Office or temporary position	Shorthand speed in words per minute	Rate of allowance per annum
		£
	100 words per minute	22
Supervisor (Typing)..........................	120 words per minute	81
Stenographer, Grade 1.........................	130 words per minute	139
	140 words per minute	198
	120 words per minute	59
Stenographer, Grade 2.........................	130 words per minute	117
	140 words per minute	176
Steno-secretary, Grade 1.......................	130 words per minute	58
Steno-secretary, Grade 2.......................	140 words per minute	117
Steno-secretary, Grade 3.......................

(3.) Regulation 33 of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (3.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Office or temporary position	Highest typing speed in words per minute	Rate of allowance per annum
		£
Supervisor (Typing)..........................	12 words per minute 16 words per minute 21 words per minute 27 words per minute	22 81 139 198
Transcription Typist.......................... Typist-in-charge (Transcription)..................	16 words per minute 21 words per minute 27 words per minute	59 117 176

Fourth Schedule.

2. The Fourth Schedule of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead:—

“FOURTH SCHEDULE Regulation 24.

Annual Salaries

Column 1	Column 2
Office	Rate of Annual Salary or Scale of Rates of Annual Salary
	£
Clerk 1................................................	747–828–913–1,021–1,124–1,174–1,229–1,279–1,33–31,376–1,414–1,451–1,48–91,548
Clerk 2................................................	1,704–1,774–1,844–1,914
Clerk 3................................................	1,973–2,043–2,112–2,182
Clerk 4................................................	2,252–2,322–2,381
Clerk 5................................................	2,531–2,627–2,723
Clerk 6................................................	2,825–2,943–3,092
Clerk 7................................................	3,328–3,445–3,595
Clerk 8................................................	3,745–3,895–4,077
Clerk 9................................................	4,339–4,494–4,724
Clerk 10................................................	4,997–5,275
Clerical Assistant, Grade 1...................................	591–684–768–861–959–979–1,004–1,034–1,074–1,099
Clerical Assistant, Grade 2...................................	1,124–1,149–1,174
Clerical Assistant (F), Typing.................................	1,124–1,149–1,174
Clerical Assistant, Grade 3...................................	1,214–1,254–1,295
Clerical Assistant, Grade 4...................................	1,338–1,381–1,424
Clerical Assistant, Grade 5...................................	1,467–1,510–1,553
Stenographer, Grade 1......................................	1,025–1,070–1,115–1,162
Stenographer, Grade 2......................................	1,266–1,318–1,372–1,424
Steno-secretary, Grade 1.....................................	1,657–1,711–1,766–1,822
Steno-secretary, Grade 2.....................................	1,876–1,937–1,998–2,060
Steno-secretary, Grade 3.....................................	2,121–2,182
Supervisor (Typing)........................................	1,576–1,632–1,685–1,741
Typist, Grade 1...........................................	589–678–758–848–950–990–1,030–1,080
Typist, Grade 2...........................................	881–983–1,023–1,063–1,113
Transcription Typist........................................	1,047–1,092–1,137–1,184
Typist-in-charge (Transcription)................................	1,266–1,318–1,372–1,424
Machine Operator, Grade 1 (Communications)......................	1,079–1,124–1,169–1,214–1,259–1,306–1,355–1,403–1,451–1,500–1,548
Machine Operator, Grade 2 (Communications)......................	1,596–1,645
Machinist...............................................	1,173–1,211–1,250–1,289–1,330–1,372–1,413–1,453–1,501
Photoprinter.............................................	1,174–1,209–1,249–1,290–1,333
General Hand............................................	591–684–768–861–959–979–1,004–1,034–1,074–1,099
Messenger..............................................
Porter.................................................
Storeman...............................................
Messenger (Special Duties)...................................	1,124–1,149
Senior Messenger.........................................
Senior Porter............................................	1,149–1,174–1,214–1,254
Senior Storeman..........................................
Engineer’s Assistant........................................	1,124–1,149
Senior Chauffeur..........................................	1,338
Telephonist.............................................	985–1,015–1,045–1,075–1,105–1,140
Senior Electrician.........................................	1,338
Works Supervisor.........................................	1,467
Carpenter...............................................
Plumber................................................	1,214”.
Painter.................................................

Supplementary allowance.

3. Where, during a period that commenced on or after the first day of January, 1972, and ended before the commencement of these Regulations, an officer or employee occupied, or performed the duties of, an office specified in the Fourth Schedule to the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations as amended by these Regulations and the total remuneration that would have been payable to the officer or employee in respect of that period if—

(a) the amendment of those Regulations effected by the last preceding regulation had come into operation on the first day of January, 1972; and

(b) the classification of that office during that period had been the rate or the scale of rates specified in column 2 of that Schedule opposite to that office in column 1 of that Schedule,

exceeds the total remuneration paid or payable to him in respect of that period, the officer or employee is entitled to be paid an allowance of an amount equal to the excess.

Application.

4. The rates specified in regulation 33 of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in relation to any allowance paid or payable, in accordance with that regulation as in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations, in respect of service on or after the first day of January, 1972.

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Overview

The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 72 were enacted to amend the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909–1966. This legislative instrument, made by the Governor-General on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, was introduced to update and revise the allowances for various positions within the High Commissioner's staff in response to changes in the remuneration rates. The objective of these regulations was to ensure that the remuneration for staff members reflected the updated allowances as per the newly specified rates, thereby maintaining fair and competitive compensation within the High Commission's staff structure. The regulations specifically addressed the proficiency and shorthand allowances for various positions, including Typist, Stenographer, and Steno-secretary, among others, by updating the rates based on typing and shorthand speeds. Additionally, they provided for a supplementary allowance for officers or employees whose total remuneration would have been higher under the amended regulations if they had been in effect from the beginning of January 1972. These amendments were designed to bring the remuneration in line with the updated rates, ensuring that staff members received appropriate compensation for their roles and responsibilities.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 77, made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909–1966, pertains to the amendment of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, specifically altering the proficiency and supplementary allowances for various staff positions within the High Commissioner's office in the United Kingdom. These regulations apply to staff members occupying specific offices or positions within the High Commissioner's office, including transcription typists, stenographers, clerical assistants, and others. The amendments set new tables detailing typing and shorthand speeds along with the associated annual allowances. The new regulations also adjust the annual salary scales for various clerical and administrative roles. The changes apply to service periods starting from January 1, 1972, and include provisions for backdated supplementary allowances where applicable. The scope of these regulations is limited to the High Commissioner's office in the United Kingdom, and they extend to cover all staff members employed in roles specified within the amended regulations.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 144 under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909–1966 primarily amend the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, specifically Regulation 33 and the Fourth Schedule. Regulation 33 sets out revised rates of proficiency and shorthand allowances for various staff positions, including Transcription Typist, Stenographer, and Typist-in-charge, among others (1). The Fourth Schedule revises the annual salaries for positions such as Clerk, Stenographer, and Supervisor (Typing) (2). Additionally, it provides for supplementary allowances for officers or employees whose remuneration would have been higher under the amended regulations if they had come into effect on 1 January 1972 (3). The new rates apply to allowances paid or payable in respect of service on or after 1 January 1972 (4). These Regulations impose specific obligations on the High Commissioner’s office, requiring them to adjust the remuneration of staff based on the new proficiency and shorthand allowance rates, as well as to calculate and pay any supplementary allowances due to staff members for periods prior to the commencement of these Regulations. Employers must ensure that all staff members are classified and compensated in accordance with the updated tables and scales provided by these Regulations. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in legal consequences for the High Commissioner’s office, including potential financial penalties for underpayment of staff. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the Regulations themselves, non-compliance with statutory requirements can generally lead to enforcement actions by relevant authorities, which may include fines or other corrective measures. The precise nature and extent of these penalties would be determined by the applicable employment or labour laws in force at the time of any breach.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Commencement Provisions; Repeal & Amendment

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