STATUTORY RULES
1966 No. 143
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REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1964.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and on the recommendation of—
(a) the Chairman of Committees of the Senate, being the person who, by virtue of section 5 of the Parliamentary Presiding Officers Act 1965, is to be deemed, by reason of the absence from the Commonwealth of the President of the Senate, to be the President of the Senate for the purposes of the exercise of the powers and functions by the President under the laws of the Commonwealth; and
(b) the Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives, being the person who, by virtue of section 5 of the Parliamentary Presiding Officers Act 1965, is to be deemed, by reason of the absence from the Commonwealth of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to be the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the purposes of the exercise of the powers and functions by the Speaker under the laws of the Commonwealth,
hereby make the following Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964.
Dated this twentieth day of October, 1966.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. G. Gorton
Minister of State for Works for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
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Amendments of the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulation†
The Schedule.
The Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting item 25 of Part I. and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“25. Principal Cook................... | 2,918-3,002-3,008-3,174”; and |
(b) by inserting in Part I. after item 41 the following item:—
“41a. Kitchen Assistant................ | 1,952-2,008-2,064-2,122”. |
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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1966.
† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1966, No. 59, and see also Statutory Rules 1966, Nos. 59, 60, 92 and 122.
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
11978/66.—Price 5c (6p.) 10/26.9.1966
Overview
Statutory Rules 1966 No. 143, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, was introduced to address administrative and procedural gaps in the public service, particularly concerning the roles and remuneration of parliamentary officers. The instrument was enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and the recommendations of the Chairman of Committees of the Senate and the Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives. This regulation aimed to provide a structured framework for the remuneration of specific positions within the parliamentary service, ensuring clarity and consistency in the compensation of these roles. The policy objective was to effectively manage public service roles and salaries, thereby maintaining operational efficiency and fairness within the parliamentary system.
Scope and Application
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations 1966, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, primarily govern the salaries and conditions of service for principal cooks and kitchen assistants within the Parliamentary Service of the Commonwealth. These regulations apply to the specific roles of principal cook and kitchen assistant employed in the Parliament House, affecting the terms of employment for individuals in these positions. The geographic reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth level, thus applying to the federal parliamentary service rather than state or territory services. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but it can be inferred that they apply only to those roles specifically mentioned within the Parliamentary Service. Furthermore, the regulations allow for the amendment of existing salary scales, as evidenced by the updates to the remuneration rates for principal cooks and the addition of kitchen assistants to the schedule, illustrating how the application of these regulations may be adjusted through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, as amended in Statutory Rules 1966 No. 143, introduce specific changes to the salary scales of certain positions within the Parliamentary Officers category. In particular, the regulations modify the salary brackets for the position of Principal Cook, now listed as item 25 in Part I of the Schedule, with the new salary range being 2,918 to 3,174. Additionally, the regulations introduce a new position, Kitchen Assistant, listed as item 41a in Part I of the Schedule, with a salary range of 1,952 to 2,122.
These amendments impose new obligations on the relevant authorities to adjust the remuneration for the affected positions according to the newly specified salary brackets. This includes ensuring that any individuals employed in these roles are compensated in line with the updated pay scales. The regulations require adherence to the prescribed salary ranges, which means that any payments made to the Principal Cook and Kitchen Assistant must fall within the designated brackets.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in legal consequences, including the potential for the affected parties to challenge the remuneration in a court of law. While the specific legal penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of employment regulations can generally lead to civil liability for unpaid wages or other compensation, and in severe cases, criminal charges may be applicable. The exact nature and severity of penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the applicable laws governing employment and remuneration in Australia.