Statutory Rules 1964, No. 132.(d)
Rates of travelling allowances.
1.—(1.) Regulation 57 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:—
Where salary or maximum salary of office is— | Allowance per day for first twenty-one days’ residence. |
Male. | Female. |
| | Capital Cities. |
| | £ | s. | d. |
£3,167 and under................. | £3,013 and under................. | 4 | 5 | 0 |
£3,168 and not exceeding £4,179....... | £3,014 and not exceeding £4,025....... | 4 | 18 | 0 |
£4,180 and over.................. | £4,026 and over.................. | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| | Other than Capital Cities. |
| | £ | s. | d. |
£1,906 and under................. | £1,752 and under................. | 2 | 14 | 0 |
£1,907 and not exceeding £4,179....... | £1,753 and not exceeding £4,025....... | 3 | 6 | 0 |
£4,180 and over.................. | £4,026 and over.................. | 5 | 0 | 0 |
(2.) Regulation 57 of the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Four pounds eighteen shillings” and inserting in their stead the words “Six pounds fifteen shillings”.
The Schedule.
2.—(1.) The Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended by omitting the words and figures—
“ | Typist (Female) (Secretarial)............................... | 804–846–888’ |
and inserting in their stead the words and figures—
“ | Steno-Secretary (Female) Grade 1............................ | 804–846–888–930– |
| | 972–1,014”. |
(2.) The Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended by omitting the words and figures—
“ | Secretarial Assistant (Female)............................... | 818–860–902–944” |
and inserting in their stead the words and figures—
“ | Steno-Secretary (Female) Grade 1............................ | 804–846–888–930– |
| | 972–1,014”. |
(d) Made under the Public Service Act 1922–1964 on 22 October, 1964; notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 29 October, 1964.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1964, No. 132, made under the Public Service Act 1922–1964, was enacted to amend rates of travelling allowances and classifications for parliamentary officers. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updated financial allowances to reflect the changing economic conditions and cost of living. Enacted by the Parliament, the policy objective was to ensure that the compensation for parliamentary officers, including their travel allowances and job classifications, was commensurate with their responsibilities and the associated costs. The changes included adjustments to daily allowances based on salary levels and the reclassification of certain roles to better align with current job descriptions and responsibilities.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 132, under the Public Service Act 1922–1964, pertains to adjustments in the rates of travelling allowances for parliamentary officers and the reclassification of positions within the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations. The regulations modify sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 57 to establish new daily allowances for parliamentary officers based on their salary brackets and whether their residence is in a capital city or elsewhere. The new allowances are set at different rates for male and female officers, depending on their salary and location, replacing the previous table. Additionally, sub-regulation (2) is amended to update the allowance rate from four pounds eighteen shillings to six pounds fifteen shillings. The Schedule to the regulations is similarly updated, reclassifying positions such as typist and secretarial assistant to steno-secretary (female) Grade 1 with revised salary scales. These amendments apply to parliamentary officers across the Commonwealth and are part of the ongoing administration of public service allowances and classifications.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 132, which amends the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, introduces new rates of travelling allowances and modifies existing job classifications. Firstly, Regulation 57 is amended to revise the daily allowances for parliamentary officers based on their salary levels and the location of their residence. Specifically, the daily allowance for officers with a salary or maximum salary of £3,167 and under is set at £450, while for those earning £3,168 and not exceeding £4,179, the allowance is £4180. For salaries over £4,180, the allowance increases to £6150. Similar adjustments are made for officers residing in areas other than capital cities. Furthermore, the allowance for an additional period of residence is increased from £4 18s to £6 15s.
These amendments impose new financial obligations on parliamentary officers, requiring them to adhere to the specified rates when claiming travel allowances. The changes necessitate updated records and potentially revised budget allocations to account for the new rates. Additionally, officers must ensure they accurately report their salary levels and residency locations to claim the correct allowances.
Failure to comply with the amended regulations could result in financial discrepancies or inaccuracies in travel allowance claims, potentially leading to audits or investigations. The legislation does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance; however, under the broader Public Service Act, officers found to have misrepresented their salary or residency for the purpose of claiming allowances could face disciplinary action. This might include fines, deductions from pay, or other disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.