PUBLIC SERVICE (PARLIAMENTARY OFFICERS) REGULATIONS.
Statutory Rules 1964, No. 41.(a)
The Schedule.
1. The Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from Part I. the words and figures—
“ | Assistant Manager (Bars).............ot | 1,193–1,232 |
Assistant Manager (Dining Rooms)...... | 1,193–1,232 |
Principal Cook.................... | 1,130–1,169–1,206” |
(a) Made under the Public Service Act 1922–1964 on 12 March, 1964; notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 19 March, 1964.
and inserting in their stead the words and figures—
“ | Assistant Manager (Bars)................ | 1,252–1,294 |
Assistant Manager (Dining Rooms)......... | 1,252–1,294 |
Principal Cook....................... | 1,182–1,224–1,266”; |
(b) by omitting from Part I. the words and figures—
“ | Head Pantryman...................... | 951–977 |
Senior Barman....................... | 951–977 |
Senior Storeman...................... | 900–926–964” |
and inserting in their stead the words and figures—
“ | Head Pantryman...................... | 986–1,014 |
Senior Barman....................... | 986–1,014 |
Senior Storeman...................... | 930–958–1,000”; |
(c) by omitting from Part I. the words and figures—
“ | Bar Attendant........................ | 798–824–849” |
and inserting in their stead the words and figures—
“ | Bar Attendant........................ | 818–846–874”; |
(d) by omitting from Part I. the words and figures—
“ | Kitchen Assistant..................... | 734–760–785” |
and inserting in their stead the words and figures—
“ | Kitchen Assistant..................... | 748–776–804”; |
and
(e) by omitting from Part II. the word and figure—
“ | Chef.............................. | 1,831” |
and inserting in their stead the word and figure—
“ | Chef.............................. | 1,952”. |
Authority for payment of allowances.
2. The Parliamentary Head may authorize the payment of an allowance, in respect of the period that commenced on the second day of May, 1963, and ended on the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations, to each officer or employee who, at any time during that period, occupied, or performed the functions of an office the designation of which is inserted in The Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations by the last preceding regulation of such an amount as would result in the total remuneration of the officer or employee being not less than the total remuneration that would have been payable to the officer or employee in respect of that period if the amendments made by that regulation had taken effect on the second day of May, 1963.
Overview
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations 1964, Statutory Rules 1964, No. 41, were enacted to address the need for updating the remuneration scales for various positions within the Parliamentary Service. This regulation was made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922–1964 and was notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 19 March 1964. The amendments primarily focus on adjusting salary scales to reflect changes in the cost of living and ensure that the remuneration of Parliamentary Officers is in line with current standards. The policy objective behind these amendments is to maintain fair and competitive compensation for the officers and employees within the Parliamentary Service, ensuring that their roles are adequately rewarded and that the service remains an attractive place to work.
Scope and Application
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922–1964, specifically pertain to the remuneration of parliamentary officers, particularly those within the federal sphere of Australian governance. The regulations primarily apply to officers and employees who hold specific positions within the parliamentary service, including roles such as Assistant Manager (Bars), Assistant Manager (Dining Rooms), Principal Cook, Head Pantryman, Senior Barman, Senior Storeman, Bar Attendant, Kitchen Assistant, and Chef. The amendments made through these regulations adjust salary figures and allowances to ensure the remuneration of these roles is equitable and up-to-date. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth level, impacting parliamentary officers who serve within the federal government. While the regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, it is reasonable to infer that non-parliamentary officers or employees not listed in the amended schedule would not be subject to these specific remuneration adjustments. The regulations also provide the Parliamentary Head with the authority to authorise allowances retroactively to ensure that officers or employees receive appropriate compensation for periods prior to the regulations' effective date.
Key Provisions
The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, made under the Public Service Act 1922–1964, include several key provisions in their Schedule. These provisions primarily involve the amendment of salary figures for various positions within the parliamentary service. For example, the salary range for an Assistant Manager (Bars) has been adjusted from 1,193–1,232 to 1,252–1,294, and similar adjustments have been made for other positions such as Assistant Manager (Dining Rooms), Principal Cook, Head Pantryman, Senior Barman, Senior Storeman, Bar Attendant, Kitchen Assistant, and Chef. These amendments are effective from the second day of May 1963 until the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations.
Under these Regulations, the Parliamentary Head is granted the authority to authorize the payment of allowances to officers or employees who occupied or performed the functions of offices listed in the amended Schedule during the specified period. The purpose of these allowances is to ensure that the total remuneration of the officers or employees does not fall below what it would have been if the amendments had taken effect on the second day of May 1963.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on the Parliamentary Head, primarily concerning the authorization of allowances to affected officers or employees. The Parliamentary Head must ensure that any payments made under these Regulations are in accordance with the provisions outlined in the amended Schedule, and that the total remuneration of the officers or employees is not less than it would have been if the amendments had been in effect from the specified date.
Any failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations could result in legal consequences. Although the Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties, breaches of public service regulations typically attract penalties under the Public Service Act or other relevant legislation. These penalties may include fines, disciplinary actions, or other legal remedies depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined by the relevant authorities in accordance with the applicable laws.