PUBLIC SERVICE (PARLIAMENTARY OFFICERS) REGULATIONS
Statutory Rules 1969, No. 75(a)
Second Schedule Part I.
1. Part I. of the Second Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting item 27 and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“27 | Foreman Gardener.................. | 2,926–3,014–3,103–3,192”; |
(b) by omitting item 33 and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“33 | Senior Boiler Attendant............... | 2,571–2,658–2,745”; |
and
(c) by omitting item 40 and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“40 | Gardener..................... | 2,143–2,203–2,263–2,323”. |
Application.
2. The Parliamentary Head may authorize the payment of an allowance in respect of the period that commenced on the fifth day of December, 1968, and ended on the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations, to an officer who occupied the office of—
(a) Foreman Gardener; or
(b) Gardener,
during the whole or a part of that period of such an amount as would result in the total remuneration of the officer for the whole or the part of that period being not less than the total remuneration that would have been payable to the officer if the amendments made by these Regulations had taken effect on the fifth day of December, 1968.
(a) Made under the Public Service Act 1922–1968 on 12 May 1969; notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 22 May 1969.
Overview
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, Statutory Rules 1969, No. 75, were enacted to address the need for updating the remuneration of certain parliamentary officers within the Australian public service. This legislative instrument was made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922–1968 and came into effect on 12 May 1969. The primary purpose of these regulations is to amend the remuneration scales for specific positions, including the Foreman Gardener, Senior Boiler Attendant, and Gardener roles, to ensure that officers receive fair compensation reflective of their duties and the changes in economic conditions since their last adjustment. Additionally, the regulations provide for the payment of allowances to officers who were in these roles prior to the commencement of the regulations to ensure their remuneration is not adversely affected by the changes.
Scope and Application
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, made under the Public Service Act 1922–1968, pertain specifically to the remuneration of certain parliamentary officers within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations focus on adjusting the pay scales for specific roles, namely the Foreman Gardener, Senior Boiler Attendant, and Gardener. The amendments, effective as of the date of the regulations' commencement, are designed to ensure that officers' total remuneration aligns with the new salary brackets outlined in the regulations. Additionally, the regulations provide for the retrospective adjustment of allowances for officers who were employed during a transitional period starting from 5 December 1968, ensuring that their remuneration does not fall below what would have been payable under the new scales if they had been in effect from the commencement date. The scope of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth and is applicable solely to the specified roles within the parliamentary service, with no broader application to other industries or entities.
Key Provisions
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, specifically the Second Schedule, introduces amendments to the remuneration of certain positions within the parliamentary service. These amendments include updates to the salary scales for the Foreman Gardener (item 27), Senior Boiler Attendant (item 33), and Gardener (item 40). The new scales are detailed as follows: the Foreman Gardener’s salary range is updated to 2,926–3,014–3,103–3,192; the Senior Boiler Attendant’s salary range is updated to 2,571–2,658–2,745; and the Gardener’s salary range is updated to 2,143–2,203–2,263–2,323.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on the Parliamentary Head to ensure that officers who occupied these positions during a transitional period receive an appropriate allowance. This transitional period began on 5 December 1968 and ended on the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations. The Parliamentary Head is authorised to pay an allowance to officers who held the roles of Foreman Gardener or Gardener for any part of this period, ensuring that their total remuneration is not less than what would have been payable if the new rates had been in effect from 5 December 1968.
The Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for non-compliance. However, as these Regulations are made under the Public Service Act 1922–1968, any breach of the Act's provisions could lead to legal consequences, including potential civil or criminal liability depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The maximum penalties for such breaches would be determined by the specific provisions of the Public Service Act and any other relevant legislation.
In summary, these Regulations amend the salary scales for specific roles within the parliamentary service and require the Parliamentary Head to ensure transitional remuneration is appropriately adjusted for officers who held these positions during the specified period. The Regulations were made under the Public Service Act 1922–1968 and were notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 22 May 1969.