National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1949. No. 101.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE (TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS) ACT 1946-1948.*

, 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 Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1948.

Dated this thirtieth

day of November , 1949.

W.J. McKELL

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture for and on behalf of the Minister for Post-war Reconstruction.

Amendments of the National Security (Staff of War-time

Authorities) Regulations. †

Variations of salary on account of variations in cost of living.

1.—(1.) Regulation 7 of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (2.) the words " Adult Female." and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age. ” ;

(b) by omitting from that table the words and figures " Officers under 21 years of age." and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Officers under 19 years of age.";

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the case of adult females and Three pounds per annum in the case of officers, under 21 years of age " and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the case of adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age, and Three pounds per annum in the case of officers under 19 years of age ";

*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1949.

Being the regulations having that title as in force under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1948, as amended by Statutory Rules 1947, Nos. 6 and 128 ; 1948, Nos. 21, 98 and 127 ; and 1949, No. 35. The Regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1946 having the corresponding title comprise Statutory Rules 1941, No. 273, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 108 and 179 ; 1943, Nos. 59, 88, 105, 189, 253 and 285 ; 1944, Nos. 8 and 169 : 1945, Nos. 8, 21, 119 and 166 ; and 1946, Nos. 102 and 143.

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(d) by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (4.) the words " Adult Females." and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age.";

(e) by omitting from that table the words and figures " Officers under 21 years of age." and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Officers under 19 years of age.";

(f) by omitting from sub-regulation (5.) the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the case of adult females and Three pounds per annum in the case of officers under 21 years of age" and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the case of adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age, and Three pounds per annum in the case of officers under 19 years of age ";

(g) by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) all the words and figures from and including the worth " Adult males " to the end of the sub-regulation and inserting in their stead the words and figures :—

" Per annum.
£
Adult males ...........................	16
Adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age ..	11
Officers under 19 years of age ...............	8 ”;

and

(h) by omitting sub-regulation (8.).

(2.) The first adjustment of salaries under regulation 7 of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations as amended by sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be made as from the commencement of the first fortnightly pay period beginning in November, 1948, and shall be based on the index number for the six months ended on the thirtieth day of March, 1941, which shall be deemed to be 80.2.

2. Regulation 12 of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead :—

Meal allowance.

“ 12. Where an officer whose ordinary hours of duty are between 7.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. is required to attend for duty before 6.30 a.m., or to remain on duty after 6.30 p.m., and where an officer is required to commence duty at least two hours before the usual time, or to remain on duty at least two hours beyond the usual time, and such attendance necessitates his obtaining a meal away from home, he shall be granted a meal allowance according to salary on the following scale :—

Salary.	Allowance.
	s.	d.
£762 and over ...................................	4	0
Under £762 .....................................	3	0.”.

The Second Schedule.

3. The Second Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended by omitting the words-

" Australian Potato Committee.

Superphosphate Industry Committee.

Controller of Egg Supplies.".

The Third Schedule.

4. The Third Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead :—

" THIRD SCHEDULE.

Table A.

Office.	Annual Salary.		Increments per Annum.
Office.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increments per Annum.
Males—	£	£	£
Clerk—
Under 17 years of age .............................	..	114	..
At 17 years of age ...............................	..	138	..
At 18 years of age ...............................	..	162	..
At 19 years of age ...............................	..	192	..
At 20 years of age ...............................	..	228
Adult ........................................	234	318	1 of 12 4 of 18
			1 of 12 4 of 18

Junior Assistant—
Under 17 years of age .............................	..	108	..
At 17 years of age................................	..	126	..
At 18 years of age................................	..	150	..
At 19 years of age ...............................	..	180	..
At 20 years of age................................		216

Females—
Accounting Machinist, Grade 1—
Under 17 years of age .............................	..	116	..
At 17 years of age................................	..	128	..
At 18 years of age................................	..	140	..
At 19 years of age................................	..	152	..
At 20 years of age................................	..	170	..
Adult ........................................	210	270	12
(i) An allowance at the rate of £24 per annum shall be paid to an officer under 21 years of age subject to the passing of such tests as the Minister approves
(ii) Advancement beyond £246 per annum to be subject to the passing of such tests as the Minister approves
(iii) A minimum adult salary of £234 per annum shall be paid subject to the passing of tests referred to in paragraph (ii) above, with advancement to £258 per annum twelve months thereafter

Telephonist—
Under 17 years of age .............................	..	116	..
At 17 years of age................................	..	128	..
At 18 years of age................................	..	140	..
At 19 years of age................................	..	152	..
At 20 years of age................................	..	170	..
Adult........................................	210	234	12

" THIRD SCHEDULE—continued.

Table A.—continued..

Office.	Annual Salary.		Increments per Annum.
Office.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increments per Annum.
Females—continued	£	£	£
Typist, Grade 1─
Under 17 years of age ............................	..	116	..
At 17 years of age ...............................	..	128	..
At 18 years of age...............................	..	140	..
At 19 years of age ...............................	..	152	..
At 20 years of age ...............................	..	170	..
Adult ─
Without shorthand ability ........................	210	246	12
With shorthand ability to write 100 words per minute .....	222	270	12
With shorthand ability to write 120 words per minute and ability to transcribe or type letters and the like, with due regard to punctuation and form	234	270	1 of 24 1 of 12
(i) Typists under the age of 21 years shall be paid an allowance at the rate of £12 per annum if able to write shorthand at the rate of 100 words per minute
(ii) Typists under the age of 21 years shall be paid an allowance at the rate of £24 per annum if able to write shorthand at the rate of 120 words per minute and transcribe or type letters and the like with due regard to punctuation and form
Typist, Grade 2..................................	282	294	12
Typist, Grade 3..................................	306	318	12
Clerk—
Under 17 years of age .............................	..	114	..
At 17 years of age ...............................	..	126	..
At 18 years of age................................	..	138	..
At 19 years of age ...............................	..	150	..
At 20 years of age ...............................	..	168	..
Adult ........................................	172	256	1 of 12 4 of 18
			1 of 12 4 of 18

All female officers under 21 years of age (except as otherwise prescribed)—
Under 17 years of age .............................	..	108	...
At 17 years of age ...............................	..	120	..
At 18 years of age................................	..	132	..
At 19 years of age ...............................	..	144	..
At 20 years of age ...............................	..	162	..

Table C

Office.	Annual Salary.		Increments per Annum.
Office.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Increments per Annum.
	£	£	£
Clerk (male), adult .........................	246	360	1 of 18 4 of 24
			1 of 18 4 of 24
Clerk (male), adult .........................	184	298	1 of 18 4 of 24
			1 of 18 4 of 24

The Fifth Schedule.

5. The Fifth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from Table A the words and figures—

" Typist in Charge, Grade 3 (Head Office)

250

262

12 ” ;

and

(b) by omitting from Table C the words and figures-

" Typist in Charge, Grade 3 (Head Office)

286

298

12 ” ;

The Eighth Schedule.

6. The Eighth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War- time Authorities) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from Table A the words and figures-

" Chief Clerk .. ....................

450

525

25 ”

and inserting in their stead the words and figures-

" Chief Clerk .....................

450

558

25 ”.

(b) by omitting from that table the words and figures-

" Typist in Charge (States) ............	234	242	8
Typist in Charge (Head Office) ........	250	262	12 ”;

and

" Typist in Charge (States) ............	262	274	12
Typist in Charge (Head Office) ........	286	298	12 ”

The Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Schedules.

7. The Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Schedules to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations are repealed.

Commencement.

8.--(1.) Regulations 4 and 5 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the seventh day of October, 1948.

(2.) The amendment effected by paragraph (a) of regulation 6 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1948.

(3.) The amendments effected by paragraphs (b) and (c) of that regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the seventh day of October, 1948.

By Authority : l. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1949, No. 101, titled "Regulations under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1948," were enacted to address the transitional provisions needed for defence-related matters following the conclusion of World War II. This legislative instrument was made under the authority of the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and includes amendments to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations. The policy objective of these regulations is to adjust the salary variations and allowances for staff in wartime authorities to account for changes in the cost of living, and to align the remuneration structures with post-war economic conditions. These regulations aim to ensure fair compensation for staff members while also facilitating the transition of defence operations to peacetime.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1949, No. 101, made under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1948, primarily amend the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations to adjust salaries and allowances for personnel employed by war-time authorities, particularly those under the age of 21. These Regulations apply to employees of war-time authorities across the Commonwealth, affecting their remuneration based on age, gender, and specific job roles. The amendments include variations in salary based on cost of living adjustments and the introduction of a meal allowance for officers required to work outside their regular hours. Certain allowances and salary structures are now contingent on passing tests approved by the Minister, with specific conditions outlined for various roles and ages. The regulations also revise salary schedules and remove outdated references to certain committees and positions. These amendments are designed to bring the remuneration of war-time authority staff in line with post-war economic conditions while maintaining necessary adjustments for specific roles and conditions of service.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Regulations under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1948 primarily involve amendments to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations. These amendments primarily focus on adjusting salaries and allowances for staff members based on variations in the cost of living and specific duties. Regulation 7 (1) involves changes to the salary structure for adult females and officers aged between 19 and 20 years, and officers under 19 years of age, replacing previous categories. Additionally, Regulation 12 introduces a meal allowance for officers who have to work outside their usual hours, necessitating meals away from home. The Regulations impose several obligations on the parties governed by them. They require that salary adjustments be implemented from the first fortnightly pay period beginning in November 1948, based on a specified index number. Furthermore, they mandate that officers who work beyond their usual hours are entitled to a meal allowance as outlined in Regulation 12. They also require that certain positions and allowances be adjusted according to the new salary scales and that specific allowances be granted based on the passing of tests approved by the Minister. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences stated in the Regulations for breaches of the provisions. However, the failure to comply with the mandated salary adjustments and allowances could potentially lead to administrative or legal repercussions under the broader legislative framework of the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946-1948. As these Regulations are part of a legislative instrument designed to ensure smooth transitions and adjustments in post-war staffing and allowances, non-compliance could result in disputes or administrative actions to enforce adherence to the stipulated terms.

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