Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1953. No. 50.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE MEAT EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1935-1950.*

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 Meat Export Control Act 1935-1950.

Dated this nineteenth day of May, 1953.

W. J. SLIM

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.

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AMENDMENTS OF THE MEAT EXPORT CONTROL (STAFF) REGULATIONS.†

Commencement.

1. Regulation 2 of the Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.).

Salaries of officers.

2. Regulation 5 of the Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulations (1.) and (3.) and inserting in their stead the following sub-regulations:—

“(1.) An officer who occupies an office specified in column 1 of Table A is entitled to the annual salary, or salary within the limits of salary, specified in column 2 of that Table opposite to that office and to the increments of salary within those limits specified in column 3 of that Table.

“(2.) An officer who occupies the office of Publicity Officer or the office of Research Officer shall be entitled to be paid annual salary within the limits of £1,154-£1,244 and increments of £30 within those limits in respect of his service between the twenty-ninth day of June, 1951, and the second day of September, 1952.

“(3.) An officer who occupies the office of Publicity and Research Officer shall, in respect of his service on and after the second day of September, 1952, be entitled to be paid annual salary within the limits of £1,214-£1,304 and increments of £30 within those limits.”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1953.

† Statutory Rules 1948, No. 123, as amended by Statutory Rules 1949, Nos. 117 and 118; 1950, Nos. 71 and 76; and 1951, Nos. 29, 35 and 114.

1413.—Price 3D. 9/29.4.1953.

Schedule.

3. The Schedule to the Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting Table A and inserting in its stead the following Table:—

TABLE A.

(Column 1.)	(Column 2.)	(Column 3.)
Office.	Annual Salary or Limits of Annual Salary.	Increments.
	£	£
Manager....................................................	1,738–1,924	62
Technical Officer and State Representative—New South Wales................	1,590	..
Chief Accountant..............................................	1,366–1,552	62
State Representative—Victoria......................................	1,401	..
State Representative—Queensland...................................	1,401	..
State Representative—Western Australia...............................	1,004–1,124	30
Executive Officer—Meat Canning...................................	908–1,004	24
Branch Accountant.............................................	812–908	24
Inspector....................................................	572–812	4 of 24
		4 of 36
Clerk (Male)—
Under 18 years of age.........................................	276	..
At 18 years of age............................................	318	..
At 19 years of age............................................	372	..
At 20 years of age............................................	432	..
At 21 years of age and over—
Clerk (Male) (£524–£620).....................................	524–620	24
Clerk (Male) (£572–£692).....................................	572–692	2 of 24
		2 of 36
Clerk (Male) (£620–£764).....................................	620–764	36
Clerk (Male) (£692–£812).....................................	692–812	2 of 36
		2 of 24
Clerk (Male) (£764–£860).....................................	764–860	24
Clerk (Male) (£812–£908).....................................	812–908	24
Assistant (Female), Grade 1—
Under 18 years of age..........................................	238	..
At 18 years of age............................................	266	..
At 19 years of age............................................	308	..
At 20 years of age............................................	335	..
At 21 years of age and over......................................	365–401	l of 24
		l of 12
Assistant (Female), Grade 2........................................	401–425	12
Assistant (Female), Grade 3........................................	449–497	1 of 12
		2 of 18
Telephonist (Female)—
Under 18 years of age..........................................	246	..
At 18 years of age............................................	274	..
At 19 years of age............................................	316	..
At 20 years of age............................................	343	..
At 21 years of age and over......................................	383–431	1 of 24
		2 of 12
Accounting Machinist (Female), Grade 1—
Under 18 years of age..........................................	246	..
At 18 years of age............................................	274	..
At 19 years of age............................................	316	..
At 20 years of age............................................	343	..
At 21 years of age and over......................................	383–467	l of 24
		5 of 12
Accounting Machinist (Female), Grade 2...............................	491	..
Accounting Machinist (Female), Grade 3...............................	515	..
Typist (Female), Grade 2.........................................	491	..
Typist (Female), Grade 3.........................................	515	..

TABLE A—continued.

(Column 1.)	(Column 2.)	(Column 3.)
Office.	Annual Salary or Limits of Annual Salary.	Increments.
	£	£
Typist (Female), Grade 1—		..
Under 18 years of age..........................................	246	..
At 18 years of age............................................	274	..
At 19 years of age............................................	316	..
At 20 years of age............................................	343	..
At 21 years of age and over......................................	383–467	1 of 24
		5 of 12
Junior Assistant (Male)—
Under 18 years of age..........................................	252	..
At 18 years of age.............................................	288	..
At 19 years of age.............................................	336	..
At 20 years of age.............................................	390	..
London Office—
Assistant Executive Officer and Surveyor.............................	850–1,200	50
Assistant Surveyor............................................	675–850	25

Commencement.

4. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the thirtieth day of June, 1951.

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By Authority: L. F. JOHNSTON, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Meat Export Control Regulations 1953 were enacted under the authority of the Australian Federal Parliament to amend the Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations. These regulations aim to address the administrative and operational aspects of the meat export industry, ensuring that personnel involved in meat exports are appropriately compensated. The objective of these amendments is to update the salary structures and employment conditions for various roles within the meat export sector, reflecting changes in economic conditions and industry needs. The new regulations specify annual salaries and increments for different positions, including managerial, technical, and clerical roles, as well as roles specific to publicity and research. The amendments are intended to provide clarity and fairness in remuneration, aligning with the industry's evolving demands while maintaining regulatory oversight over the export of meat products.

Scope and Application

The Meat Export Control Regulations, made under the Meat Export Control Act 1935-1950, apply to employees within the Meat Export Control Authority, which is responsible for overseeing the export of meat products from Australia. These regulations primarily pertain to the remuneration of staff within various roles, including managerial, technical, accounting, and inspection positions. They establish specific salary ranges and increments for these roles, reflecting the responsibilities and seniority associated with each position. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they apply across all states and territories within Australia. The regulations are comprehensive in their detail, covering a broad spectrum of staff roles from managers down to clerks and typists, ensuring that remuneration is fairly and consistently applied across the organisation. The regulations are subject to amendment through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments to salaries and other employment terms as necessary to reflect changes in the economic environment or organisational needs.

Key Provisions

The Meat Export Control (Staff) Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1953 No. 50, primarily concern the amendment of salaries for officers within the Meat Export Control department. Regulation 2 removes a sub-regulation concerning the definition of certain officers, while Regulation 5 modifies the salary and increment details for various officer positions, as outlined in Table A of the Schedule. This table specifies the annual salary limits and increment details for different roles, including Managers, Technical Officers, State Representatives, Executive Officers, Inspectors, Clerks, Assistants, Telephonists, Accounting Machinists, Typists, and Junior Assistants, with additional details for positions based in London. The Act imposes specific salary and increment requirements on officers within the Meat Export Control department, ensuring that remuneration is commensurate with the role and responsibilities of each position. These provisions establish the financial framework for the department’s staffing, ensuring that officers receive fair and competitive compensation. Additionally, these regulations ensure that roles are clearly defined and that remuneration is structured to reflect service periods and performance. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences mentioned within the regulations for breaches of the salary and increment provisions. However, non-compliance with the stipulated remuneration could potentially lead to administrative actions, such as investigations into payroll discrepancies or disputes over employment terms. The absence of specific penalties in these regulations implies that any legal repercussions would likely fall under general employment law provisions, which could include remedies such as back pay, compensation, or other corrective measures if an officer’s entitlements are not met as per the regulations.

Area of Law: Commercial Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Repeal & Amendment; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations

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