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

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STATUTORY RULES.

1944. No. 169.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT 1939-1943.*

I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the National Security Act 1939-1943.

Dated this fifteenth day of November, 1944.

W. DUGAN

Administrator.

By His Excellency’s Command,

for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence.

 

Amendments of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations.†

Amendment of Fifth Schedule.

1. Regulation 2 of Statutory Rules 1943, No. 285, is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(2.) This regulation, insofar as it relates to the office of Quota or Contract Officer specified in the Fifth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations as inserted by this regulation, shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twenty-eighth day of July, 1943, and, insofar as it relates to the other offices specified in that Schedule, shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twenty-ninth day of November, 1943.”.

Absence from duty in case of illness or emergency.

2. Regulation 15 of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on  , 1944.

† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 273, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 108 and 279; 1943, Nos. 59, 88, 105, 189, 253 and 285; and 1944, No. 8.

1375.—Price 3d. 10/31.10.1944.


(2.) the words “exceeds one day” and inserting in their stead the words “does not exceed four days (whether in one or more absences) in any period of twelve months”.

Amendment of Fourth Schedule.

3.(1.) The Fourth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended—

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

“Secretary to the Board......................

700

900

25”

and inserting in their stead the words and figures—

“Secretary to the Board......................

888

1012

1 of 24

2 of 50”;

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

“Canned and Dried Fruit Officer

390

450

20”

and inserting in their stead the words and figures—

“Canned and Dried Fruit Officer

450

522

18”.

(c) by inserting in that table, after the words and figures—

“Investigation Officer.......................

338

402

20”,

the words and figures—

“Accounting Officer (Female)..................

342

414

3 of 12

2 of 18”;

(d) by inserting in that table, after the word “Tasmania” (second occurring), the words “(part time)”;

(e) by inserting in that table, after the words and figures—

“Market Accountant........................

360

450

20”,

the words and figures—

“Market Assistant..........................

236

284

8”;

and

(f) by adding at the end of that table the words and figures—

“Salesman...............................

286

306

1 of 8

1 of 12”.

(2.) The amendments effected by paragraphs (a), (b), (e) and (f) of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1944.

(3.) The amendment effected by paragraph (c) of that sub-regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the eighteenth day of March, 1944.

(4.) The amendment effected by paragraph (d) of that sub-regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1942.


Sixth Schedule.

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

“SIXTH SCHEDULE.

Reg. 6.

Australian Hide and Leather Industries Board.

Table A.

Office.

Annual Salary.

Increment per Annum.

Minimum.

Maximum.

 

£

£

 

£

Secretary to the Board........................

558

648

 

18

Assistant Secretary and Accountant...............

450

558

 

18

Assistant Accountant.........................

246

354

4 of 18

3 of 12

Senior Hide and Leather Inspector—New South Wales..

450

558

 

18

Hide and Leather Inspector—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 of 18

New South Wales.....................

300

396

5 of 12

 

 

 

1 of 18

Victoria and Queensland................

350

..

 

..

South Australia and Western Australia.......

100

..

 

..

Assistant Hide and Leather Inspector—Victoria and Queensland 

313

..

 

.. “.

(2.) The amendment effected by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January 1944.

Amendment of Eighth Schedule.

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

(a) by omitting from Table A under the heading “Head Office” the words and figures—

“Secretary to the Board............

900

1150

50”

and inserting in their stead the words and figures—

“Secretary and Assistant General

Manager to the Board.............

1050

1200

50”;

and

(b) by inserting in Table B, after the word “Secretary”, the words “and Assistant General Manager”.

(2.) The amendments effected by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the ninth day of July, 1943.

Amendment of Eleventh Schedule.

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

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

“Clerk in Charge...................

376

414

20”

and inserting in their stead the words and figures—

“Clerk in Charge—

Victoria.....................

378

450

18

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania             

376

414

20”;

and


(b) by inserting in that table, after the words and figures—

“Field Superintendent.................

570

650

25”

the words and figures—

 

 

 

“Field Officer......................

318

342

12

Marketing Superintendent..............

450

522

18

Market Officer.....................

378

450

18

Statistical Officer...................

414

486

18

Officer in charge of Store..............

378

450

18”.

(2.) The amendment effected by paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of June, 1944.

Amendment of Thirteenth Schedule.

7. The Thirteenth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations is amended by inserting in Table A, after the words and figures—

“Accountant.........................

696

768

24”

the words and figures—

“Sub-accountant......................

378

450

18

Operational Supervisor..................

648

720

24”.

 

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1944, No. 169, represent a set of regulations made under the National Security Act 1939-1943, aimed at addressing the administrative and operational needs of wartime authorities within Australia. Enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, W. Dugan, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations primarily focus on the amendments of various schedules within the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations. This legislation was introduced to ensure that the staffing and operational frameworks of wartime authorities were adequately adjusted to meet the changing demands and exigencies of the war effort. The policy objective appears to be to maintain and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative functions within these wartime authorities.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1944, No. 169, under the National Security Act 1939-1943, amend several regulations concerning the staffing of wartime authorities. The regulations apply to specified offices within various wartime authorities, including the Australian Hide and Leather Industries Board and other boards or committees, as detailed in the various schedules of the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations. The amendments adjust salary scales, increments, and roles within these offices, reflecting changes in responsibilities or the creation of new positions. The regulations extend across the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting entities and individuals employed within the specified offices. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text of these regulations, but they do specify different commencement dates for different amendments, indicating a phased implementation of the changes. The application of these regulations can be further refined or extended through subordinate instruments as needed to adapt to changing wartime requirements.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules of 1944, No. 169, under the National Security Act 1939-1943, introduce several amendments to the existing regulations governing staff of war-time authorities. These amendments primarily focus on adjusting salary scales, operational roles, and operational allowances for various positions within war-time authorities. For instance, Regulation 2 amends the absence from duty provisions for illness or emergency, allowing staff to be absent for up to four days within any twelve-month period (Section 2). The Fourth Schedule to the National Security (Staff of War-time Authorities) Regulations sees various amendments, including the addition of new positions such as the Accounting Officer (Female) and Market Assistant, along with adjustments to salary scales for existing positions like the Secretary to the Board and the Canned and Dried Fruit Officer (Section 3). These regulations impose specific obligations on the authorities to ensure the proper management and staffing of war-time operations. They mandate adherence to the new salary scales and job descriptions as stipulated in the updated schedules. Authorities must also ensure that employees are aware of the new absence from duty provisions and any changes to their roles or responsibilities. Furthermore, the regulations require the authorities to maintain accurate records of staff appointments, salary adjustments, and any other modifications as per the amended schedules. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in administrative penalties. While specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, non-compliance could lead to disciplinary actions against the authorities or staff involved. Such actions might include the review of operations, financial audits, or restructuring of staff roles to align with the new regulations. In severe cases, persistent non-compliance might attract further scrutiny from higher government bodies, potentially leading to more stringent measures or oversight.

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