Statutory Rules
1973 No. 71
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 second day of April, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. R. WILLESEE
Special Minister of State
Minister Assisting the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Amendment of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations†
Deputy High Commissioners.
1. Regulation 4a of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (4) the words “ Nineteen thousand five hundred dollars per year ” and substituting the words “Eighteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-five dollars per year ”.
Allowance of Deputy High Commissioner.
2. Where, on or after the date of commencement of this regulation—
(a) the Governor-General determines in pursuance of sub-regulation 4a (3) of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations that sub-regulation 4a (4) shall apply to a specified Deputy High Commissioner;
(b) the person to whom the determination relates was a Deputy High Commissioner on the twenty-ninth day of March, 1973, and was on that date in receipt of salary at a rate per year less than the rate of Eighteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-five dollars per year,
the Deputy High Commissioner shall, in respect of the period that commenced on that date and ends on the date on which the Governor-General makes the determination, be paid an allowance at a rate per year equal to the difference between the salary at the rate per year payable to the Deputy High Commissioner on that first-mentioned date and salary at the rate of Eighteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-five dollars per year.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 3 April 1973.
† Statutory Rules 1960, No. 87, as amended by Statutory Rules 1965, No. 87; 1966, No. 76; 1967, Nos. 29 and 79; 1968, Nos. 21, 108, 128 and 164; 1969, Nos. 74, 150 and 192; 1970, Nos. 91, 146, 215 and 216; 1971, Nos. 81, 110 and 151; and 1972, Nos. 22, 68 and 77.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 71, made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, was introduced to amend the salary and allowance of Deputy High Commissioners in the Australian diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom. Enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations serve to adjust the remuneration for Deputy High Commissioners to ensure it aligns with the current economic conditions and salary standards. This legislative instrument aims to address the need for periodic adjustments in the compensation of diplomatic staff to maintain fairness and effectiveness in their roles.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 71, made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, provide amendments to the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, specifically adjusting the salary of Deputy High Commissioners. These regulations apply to Deputy High Commissioners employed in the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom, and the amendments pertain to their annual salary and any allowances due based on changes in the salary structure. The regulations adjust the salary from Nineteen thousand five hundred dollars per year to Eighteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-five dollars per year. If a Deputy High Commissioner was receiving a salary lower than the revised rate as of 29 March 1973, they are entitled to an allowance to cover the difference until the new salary rate applies. The application of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia and its diplomatic staff stationed in the United Kingdom. These rules do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, and their application is confined to the personnel and salary adjustments outlined in the regulations.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation include the amendment to Regulation 4a of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, which adjusts the annual salary of Deputy High Commissioners to eighteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-five dollars (section 1). This regulation also includes provisions for a transitional allowance for Deputy High Commissioners who were receiving a lower salary on March 29, 1973, and will be brought up to the new salary rate (section 2). These sections essentially update the remuneration for Deputy High Commissioners and provide a mechanism to compensate those who are affected by the salary change.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the Governor-General and other relevant authorities to determine and implement the new salary rates for Deputy High Commissioners. The Governor-General must determine whether the new salary rate applies to a particular Deputy High Commissioner and, if so, ensure that the appropriate allowance is paid to bridge the gap between the previous salary and the new rate. These provisions are designed to ensure a smooth transition to the new salary structure for those affected by the change.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences. However, failure to adhere to the prescribed salary adjustments and allowance payments could potentially lead to disputes or claims by Deputy High Commissioners regarding their remuneration. The regulations focus more on the procedural aspects of updating and implementing the salary changes rather than detailing punitive measures for non-compliance.