STATUTORY RULES
1970 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 thirteenth day of July, 1970.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Army Acting for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations†
Deputy High Commissioners.
1.—(1.) Regulation 4a of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (5.) the words “Thirteen thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Fourteen thousand two hundred and fifty-three dollars”.
(2.) The rate of salary specified in sub-regulation (5.) of regulation 4a of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations as amended by the last preceding sub-regulation applies in relation to service as a Deputy High Commissioner, not being a Deputy High Commissioner to whom sub-regulation (4.) of that regulation applies, on and after the first day of January, 1970.
Travelling allowance.
2. Regulation 35 of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1.) the words “Five pounds ten shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Six pounds ten shillings”; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (b) of that sub-regulation the words “Four pounds five shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Five pounds”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1970.
† 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; and 1969, Nos. 74, 150 and 192.
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Overview
The High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations were introduced in 1970 through Statutory Rules 1970 No. 91, enacted by the Governor-General in Council, to amend the salary and allowances for Deputy High Commissioners and travelling staff. This legislative instrument aimed to update the remuneration for these roles to reflect current economic conditions and cost of living adjustments. The regulations specifically increased the salary for Deputy High Commissioners and adjusted the travelling allowance, ensuring that these officials are fairly compensated for their duties. The changes were made under the authority of the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, reflecting the ongoing need to maintain appropriate compensation for diplomatic staff.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 135, made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, specifically amend the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, impacting the remuneration and allowances for Deputy High Commissioners and the travel allowance for staff. This legislation applies to the staff of the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom, including Deputy High Commissioners, who are directly employed by the Australian government for diplomatic purposes. The amendments alter the salary for Deputy High Commissioners and the travel allowance rates, effective from the first day of January 1970. The regulations are part of the broader legislative framework governing the operations and staff of the Australian diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, reflecting adjustments in remuneration and allowances to reflect economic changes or other considerations. The scope and application of these amendments are confined to the personnel and operational aspects of the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom, without any stated exclusions or exemptions in the provided text. The changes are intended to provide updated financial terms and conditions for the specified staff members, thereby ensuring the continued smooth operation of the diplomatic mission.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. REGULATIONS UNDER THE HIGH COMMISSIONER (UNITED KINGDOM) ACT 1909-1966 introduce amendments to the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 4a is amended to increase the salary for Deputy High Commissioners who do not fall under sub-regulation (4) to fourteen thousand two hundred and fifty-three dollars, effective from 1 January 1970 (Regulation 1). Moreover, Regulation 35 modifies the travelling allowance, raising the allowance under paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1) to six pounds ten shillings, and the allowance under paragraph (b) to five pounds (Regulation 2).
These amendments impose new salary and allowance standards on Deputy High Commissioners and other relevant staff members. The updated salary figure for Deputy High Commissioners, excluding those covered by sub-regulation (4), must now be fourteen thousand two hundred and fifty-three dollars, as per the amendment to Regulation 4a. Similarly, the travelling allowance adjustments set out in Regulation 35 must be adhered to, with paragraph (a) now providing six pounds ten shillings and paragraph (b) providing five pounds.
The Regulations do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, given the legislative context, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with these amendments could lead to administrative or disciplinary actions, although specific penalties are not detailed in the text provided. The absence of explicit penalties might suggest that enforcement relies on internal administrative measures or other related legal frameworks.