Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations (Amendment)

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1974 No. 10

REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1973.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, and on the recommendation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, hereby make the following Regulation under the Public Service Act 1922-1973.

Dated this twenty-fourth day of January, 1974.

PAUL HASLUCK

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

LIONEL BOWEN

Special Minister of State for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) regulations†

Second Schedule.

The Second Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule.

SCHEDULE

1. Omit from item 2 the figures “ 6,634 ” and “ 6,796 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 7,165 ” and “ 7,340 ” respectively.

2. Omit from item 12, 13 and 14 the figures “ 6,026 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 6,465 ”.

3. Omit from item 17 the figures “ 5,814 ” and “ 5,933 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 6,184 ” and “ 6,313 ” respectively.

4. Omit from item 18 the figures “ 4,930 ”, “ 5,096 ” and “ 5,262 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 5,879 ”, “ 6,072 ” and “ 6,265 ” respectively.

5. Omit item 19, substitute the following item:—

“ 19

Foreman Gardener .................

5,808-5,925-6,042 ”.

6. Omit from item 20 the figure “ 5,577 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 6,005 ”.

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 5 February 1974.

† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1941, No. 309; 1942, No. 249; 1947, Nos. 13, 62, 154 and 165; 1951, Nos. 26, 27, 78 and 117; 1952, No. 54; 1953, Nos. 72 and 94; 1954, Nos. 86 and 120; 1955, No. 44; 1956, Nos. 56 and 57; 1957, No. 26; 1958, Nos. 19, 44 and 66; 1959, No. 61; 1960, Nos. 78 and 92; 1961, No. 98; 1962, No. 6; 1963, Nos. 3, 66, 83, 119 and 123; 1964, Nos. 41, 42, 80, 132 and 148; 1965, Nos. 43, 53, 118, 150 and 181; 1966, Nos. 59, 60, 92, 122, 143 and 161; 1967, Nos. 38, 73, 95 and 156; 1968, Nos. 56, 84, 93, 116, 137 and 157; 1969, Nos. 75, 173 and 174; 1970, Nos. 27, 79 and 160; 1972, Nos. 41 and 85; and 1973, Nos. 3, 167, 223 and 224.


Schedule—continued

7. Omit from item 21 the figures “ 5,350 ”, “ 5,464 ” and “ 5,577 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 5,778 ”, “ 5,892 ” and “ 6,005 ” respectively.

8. Omit from item 23 the figures “ 5,206 ” and “ 5,350 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 5,622 ” and “ 5,778 ” respectively.

9. Omit from item 29 the figures “ 5,156 ” and “ 5,275 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 5,526 ” and “ 5,655 ” respectively.

10. Omit from items 31 and 32 the figures “ 4,768 ”, “ 4,881 ” and “ 4,992 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 5,144 ”, “ 5,267 ” and “ 5,383 ” respectively.

11. Omit from item 36 the figures “ 4,391 ”, “ 4,502 ” and “ 4,612 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 4,715 ”, “ 4,831 ” and “ 4,946 ” respectively.

12. Omit from item 38 the figures “ 4,156 ”, “ 4,234 ” and “ 4,314 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures “ 4,480 ”, “ 4,568 ” and “ 4,653 ” respectively.

13. Omit from items 45 and 46 the figures “ 3,903 ”, “ 3,987 ” and “ 4,066 ” (in the third column), substitute the figures  “4,193 ”, “ 4,284 ” and “ 4,370 ” respectively.

14. After item 52 insert the following items:—

“ 53

 Senior Fitter (Mechanical)...............

 5,622-5,778

54

 Mechanic (Air Conditioning) .............

 5,144-5,267-5,383 ”.

 

Overview

The Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations 1974, enacted in 1974, were introduced to amend the existing regulations governing the salaries of certain parliamentary officers. This regulation was made by the Governor-General of Australia, acting on the advice of the Executive Council and the recommendations of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1973. The primary objective of this regulation was to adjust the salary figures for various positions listed in the Second Schedule to the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, ensuring that the remuneration for these roles reflects contemporary standards and economic conditions. The enactment body, the Governor-General, issued these regulations to implement necessary changes to the salary structure for parliamentary officers as per the recommendations of the relevant parliamentary authorities. The amendments aimed to provide updated salary brackets for a range of positions, including parliamentary officers, gardeners, fitters, mechanics, and other support staff. This update ensures that the compensation for these roles is fair and reflective of current market conditions, thereby maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the parliamentary services.

Scope and Application

Statutory Rule 1974 No. 10, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, amends the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations, specifically updating salary figures for various positions within the parliamentary service. The amendment affects a range of roles, including parliamentary officers and support staff, by adjusting their remuneration figures in the Second Schedule to the Regulations. The updated figures reflect changes to salary scales, ensuring that the compensation aligns with broader public service adjustments. This regulation applies solely to the Commonwealth level, affecting employees within the Australian Parliament. There are no exclusions or exemptions specified within the statutory rule itself; however, the scope of its application is confined to the roles listed in the amended schedule. The regulation does not explicitly mention any extension or restriction through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

This Statutory Rule 1974 No. 10 amends the Public Service (Parliamentary Officers) Regulations by adjusting certain salary figures as listed in the Second Schedule (sections 1-14). For example, section 1 removes the figures "6,634" and "6,796" from item 2 and replaces them with "7,165" and "7,340" respectively. Similarly, section 2 replaces "6,026" in items 12, 13, and 14 with "6,465", and so on for the other sections. The amended regulations impose obligations on various parliamentary officers to adhere to the new salary figures specified. For example, the Foreman Gardener's salary range is now set from "5,808" to "6,042" as per section 5. These changes require the relevant officers to ensure their compensation aligns with the updated figures as stipulated in the amended regulation. Failure to comply with the updated salary figures may result in discrepancies in remuneration, potentially leading to legal or administrative repercussions. While the legislation does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, any breach of the updated salary provisions could result in disputes regarding the correct remuneration, which might need to be resolved through internal grievance mechanisms or legal proceedings. The maximum penalties for non-compliance with these regulations are not explicitly stated within the statutory rule, but any breaches could lead to financial discrepancies that might need to be addressed through internal audits, disciplinary actions, or legal interventions to ensure compliance with the updated salary figures.

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