Statutory Rules 1964, No. 160.(f)
The Schedule.
The Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting Items 17 to 37 (inclusive) in Part I. and inserting in their stead the following items:—
“17. | Mechanical Maintenance Officer............. | 1,490–1,532 |
18. | Housekeeper.......................... | 1,406–1,448–1,490 |
19. | Assistant Manager (Bars).................. | 1,294–1,336 |
20. | Assistant Manager (Catering)............... | 1,294–1,336 |
21. | Principal Cook......................... | 1,252–1,294–1,336 |
22. | Assistant Mechanic-in-Charge (Air-Conditioning).. | 1,154–1,196–1,238 |
23. | Foreman Gardener...................... | 1,084–1,126–1,168 |
24. | Deputy Housekeeper..................... | 1,084–1,126–1,168 |
25. | Senior Fitter (Electrical)................... | 1,112–1,154 |
26. | Doorkeeper........................... | 1,055–1,095 |
27. | Senior Boiler Attendant................... | 986–1,028–1,070 |
28. | Head Pantryman........................ | 1,014–1,056 |
29. | Senior Barman......................... | 1,014–1,056 |
30. | Steno-Secretary (Female), Grade 1............ | 888–930–972–1,014 |
31. | Senior Storeman........................ | 930–958–1,000 |
32. | Nightwatchman........................ | 846–874–902–930 |
33. | Bar Attendant.......................... | 818–846–874–902 |
34. | Gardener............................. | 790–818–846–874 |
35. | Engineer’s Assistant..................... | 790–818–846–874 |
36. | Cleaner.............................. | 762–790–818–846 |
37. | Kitchen Assistant....................... | 748–776–804–832”; |
(f) Made under the Public Service Act 1922–1964 on 24 December, 1964; notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 29 December, 1964.
(b) by omitting Part II. and inserting in its stead the following Part:—
“Part II.—Rates of Annual Salary Payable to Certain Officers of the Fourth Division—Joint House Department.
Designation of Office. | Rate of Annual Salary. |
| £ |
1. Chef.......................................... | 2,022 |
2. Mechanic-in-Charge (Air-Conditioning)................... | 1,350 |
3. Fitter-in-Charge (Electrical)........................... | 1,238 |
4. Maintenance Officer................................ | 1,238”. |
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 160, specifically the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, was enacted in 1964 to amend the rates of annual salary payable to various positions within the Parliament's Public Service. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updated salary structures to reflect changes in the roles and responsibilities of various positions within the parliamentary service. The regulations were made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922–1964 and were notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 29 December 1964. The policy objective of these amendments was to ensure fair and equitable remuneration for parliamentary officers, reflecting the importance of their roles and the changes in the public service environment.
Scope and Application
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1964, No. 160, pertain to the payment of salaries for specific officers within the Parliamentary Service of the Commonwealth of Australia. The Regulations apply to the officers listed in the amended Schedule, which includes roles such as Mechanical Maintenance Officers, Housekeepers, Assistant Managers (Bars and Catering), Cooks, and various other support and maintenance staff. These roles are part of the Fourth Division—Joint House Department, ensuring that these positions are compensated according to the specified rates of annual salary. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they apply to officers within the Commonwealth jurisdiction. The application of the Act is extended through subordinate instruments, as it amends the existing regulations under the Public Service Act 1922–1964, thereby updating the salary scales for the affected officers.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 160, under the Public Service Act 1922–1964, include amendments to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations. Specifically, the Schedule to these Regulations has been amended to update the rates of annual salary for certain officers. Part I of the Schedule has been revised to replace items 17 to 37 with new salary ranges for various positions such as Mechanical Maintenance Officer, Housekeeper, Assistant Manager (Bars), and others (items 17 to 37). Part II has also been updated to reflect new rates of annual salary for officers in the Fourth Division—Joint House Department, such as Chef, Mechanic-in-Charge (Air-Conditioning), and Fitter-in-Charge (Electrical).
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily financial, as they dictate the exact salary ranges for specified roles within the parliamentary service. Employers must ensure that the remuneration provided to employees in these positions falls within the prescribed salary bands. These rates must be adhered to in the annual compensation packages offered to staff members in these roles, reflecting the legislative intent to standardise pay for these positions.
Breaches of these salary stipulations could potentially lead to legal consequences. Although the document does not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, deviation from the specified salary ranges might be considered a breach of employment terms and conditions. Such breaches could result in civil actions for wrongful remuneration or failure to meet contractual obligations. Employers found to be in non-compliance could also face scrutiny or audits from relevant authorities to ensure adherence to legislative mandates.