Statutory Rules
1973 No. 244
REGULATIONS UNDER THE HIGH COMMISSIONER (UNITED KINGDOM) ACT 1909-1966.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966.
Dated this twenty-seventh day of November, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. R. WILLESEE
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Amendments of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations†
Recreation leave.
1. Regulation 50 of the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulations (1) and (19) the word “ three ” and substituting the word “ four ”.
Application.
2. The amendments effected by regulation 1 apply to and in relation to recreation leave that accrued or accrues to an officer or employee on or after 1 January 1973.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 23 November 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, 103, 128 and 164; 1969, Nos. 74, 130 and 192; 1970, Nos. 91,146, 215 and 216; 1971, Nos. 81, 110 and 151; 1972, Nos. 22, 68 and 77; and 1973, No. 71 and 177.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 244, issued under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, was enacted to amend the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations, specifically addressing the recreation leave for officers and employees of the High Commission. The amendments were made to update the leave entitlements, reflecting changes in policy or administrative adjustments. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General of Australia, Paul Hasluck, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, and was notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 23 November 1973. The primary objective of these amendments was to increase the recreation leave from three to four days for officers or employees whose leave accrued on or after 1 January 1973.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 244 made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, specifically amend the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations to alter the provisions relating to recreation leave for officers and employees. This legislative instrument applies to officers and employees of the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom who accrue recreation leave on or after 1 January 1973. The amendment replaces the previous requirement of three days of recreation leave with a new entitlement of four days, thereby extending the leave provisions to better suit the needs of the staff in question. The amendments are part of a broader set of regulations governing the conduct and entitlements of staff employed by the High Commissioner, reinforcing the administrative framework that supports diplomatic operations and relations between Australia and the United Kingdom.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 244, made under the High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1966, primarily amend the High Commissioner (Staff) Regulations concerning recreation leave for officers and employees. Specifically, Regulation 50 has been amended by changing the number of weeks of recreation leave from three to four. This amendment applies to recreation leave accrued on or after 1 January 1973. The regulation provides for a revision in the leave entitlements, potentially impacting the work-life balance and administrative procedures related to leave management within the covered entities.
These regulations impose clear obligations on officers and employees who are entitled to recreation leave. They must adhere to the updated leave entitlement provisions, ensuring that leave requests and approvals reflect the new four-week leave period. Additionally, the regulations necessitate accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of leave taken to comply with the statutory requirements. This includes documenting the accrual and usage of leave in accordance with the amended provisions.
Breach of these regulations may lead to various consequences, though the specific penalties are not detailed within the statutory rules themselves. Typically, non-compliance with statutory regulations can result in disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other administrative consequences. In the context of employment and leave entitlements, failure to adhere to the prescribed leave provisions could potentially lead to disputes or claims for unpaid leave, which may need to be resolved through internal grievance procedures or legal action.