STATUTORY RULES.
1959. No. 61.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1958.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, on the recommendation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, hereby make the following Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1958.
Dated this 26th
day of June , 1959.
W. J. Slim
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
(Sgd.) Athol Townley.
for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations. †
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the eighteenth day of June, 1959.
Variation of salary.
2. Regulation 73 of the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
First Column. | Second Column. |
Class of Officer. | Amount of Increase. |
| £ |
Male officers aged 21 years or over.............................. | 102 |
Male officers aged 20 years................................... | 92 |
Male officers aged 19 years................................... | 76 |
Male officers aged 18 years................................... | 61 |
Male officers under 18 years of age.............................. | 51 |
Female officers aged 21 years or over............................ | 76 |
Female officers aged 20 years.................................. | 73 |
Female officers aged 19 years.................................. | 66 |
Female officers aged 18 years.................................. | 56 |
Female officers under 18 years of age ............................ | 51 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 9th July, 1959.
† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1941, No. 309; 1942, No. 249; 1947, Nos. 13, 62, 154 and 165; 1951, Nos. 26, 27, 78 and 117; 1952, No. 54; 1953, Nos. 72 and 94; 1954, Nos. 86 and 120; 1955, No. 44; 1956, Nos. 56 and 57; 1957, No. 26; and 1958, Nos. 19, 44 and 66.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
4819/59.—Price 3d. 12/19.6.1959.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1959, No. 61, known as the Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1958, were enacted in 1959 by the Governor-General, with advice from the Federal Executive Council, on the recommendation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. These regulations were designed to amend the existing Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, aiming to address discrepancies and ensure consistency in the salary structures for parliamentary officers. The amendments were introduced to modernise the salary scales in line with the evolving public service requirements and to maintain equitable compensation across different age groups and genders within the parliamentary officer ranks. This legislative instrument reflects a policy objective to support the effective functioning of the public service by providing fair and updated remuneration for its officers.
Scope and Application
These Regulations, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1958, amend the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, specifically varying the salary of parliamentary officers in the Commonwealth of Australia. The Regulations apply to male and female officers who are parliamentary officers within the Commonwealth public service. The amendment alters the salary structure by setting specific amounts for officers based on their age and gender, as detailed in the new table replacing the previous one. The Regulations have a national reach, applying to parliamentary officers across the Commonwealth, and are effective from the eighteenth day of June 1959. While the primary focus of these Regulations is on salary variation, the broader Public Service Act and associated regulations encompass various other aspects of public service governance, including terms of employment, conduct, and disciplinary measures. The Regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions but are subject to further clarification or modification through subordinate instruments issued under the authority of the Public Service Act.
Key Provisions
These Regulations, under the Public Service Act 1922-1958, primarily amend the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, effective from 18 June 1959. The most significant change introduced by these Regulations is the variation of salary for male and female parliamentary officers, as detailed in Regulation 2. This regulation replaces the previous table in sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 73, listing specific salary increases for officers based on their gender and age.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations involve the mandatory adjustment of salaries for parliamentary officers, as per the newly stipulated rates. Each officer's salary must be reviewed and updated in accordance with their gender and age class, as outlined in the amended Regulation 2. This requires administrative processes to be put in place to ensure that all affected officers receive the correct salary adjustments without delay. The government departments and agencies responsible for managing these officers' payrolls must implement the changes effectively and ensure compliance with the new rates.
Failure to adhere to the salary variations prescribed by these Regulations may result in legal and financial repercussions. Although specific penalties are not detailed within the text, breaches of public service regulations generally carry consequences that can include disciplinary actions against the responsible officers or departments. In severe cases, non-compliance could lead to legal proceedings, potentially resulting in fines or other corrective measures imposed by the relevant authorities to ensure adherence to the stipulated provisions.