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STATUTORY RULES.

1965. No. 4.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1964.[*]

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1964, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.

Dated this thirtieth day of December, 1964.

K. E. GRAINGER

Commissioner.

J. E. COLLINGS

Commissioner.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.

Dated this fifteenth of January, 1965.

DE LISLE

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 REGULATIONS.[†]

Constitution of promotion appeal committees.

1. Regulation 109d of the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the word "three and inserting in its stead the word “four ”;


 (b) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the word “two” and inserting in its stead the word “three”; and

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the word “either” and inserting in its stead the words “any one”.

2. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting after item 169a the following items in Part 40:—

169C..

Supervisor of Departmental Aircraft......

£2,620–£2,695–£2,770

169D..

Commonwealth Dairy Expert..........

£4,000”

(b) by inserting after item 172 the following item in Part 41:—

172A..

Assistant Director, Division of National Mapping, Department of National Development 

£3,531–£3,664–£3,797”;

(c) by inserting after item 175 the following items in Part 42:—

175A..

Chief Surveyor, Department of the Interior.. 

£3,531–£3,664–£3,797

“175B..

Surveyor-General, Northern Territory Administration Division, Department of Territories 

£3,531–£3,664–£3,797”; and

(d) by omitting item 176 and inserting in its stead the following item:—

176A..

Air Traffic Controller-in-training........

£1,084”.

 

 

 

 

 

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By Authority: A. J. ARTHUR, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

 

 

[*] Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 18th January, 1965.

[†] Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 44, 72, 78 and 119; 1936, Nos. 5, 55, 76, 88, 106, 116, 143 and 154; 1937, Nos. 11, 25, 54, 60, 74, 78, 87, 100, 103 and 118; 1938, Nos, 35, 41, 79, 105, 110 and 113; 1939, Nos. 4, 36, 52, 62, 65, 105, 154, 167 and 168; 1940, Nos. 23, 74, 110, 143 and 247; 1941, Nos. 36, 42, 127, 148, 158, 168, 191, 224, 284 and 310; 1942, Nos. 45, 167, 174, 182, 225, 320, 465, 466 and 552; 1943, Nos. 271, 272 and 301; 1944, Nos. 6, 132, 138 and 143; 1945, Nos. 15, 35, 113, 118 and 124; 1946, Nos. 22, 68, 120, 124 and 153; 1947, Nos. 1, 2, 122, 123, 134, 146, 147, 158 and 163; 1948, Nos. 32, 49, 68, 71, 97, 149, 157 and 158; 1949, Nos. 1, 81, 84 and 98; 1950, Nos. 73, 88, 99 and 100; 1951, Nos. 13, 33, 77 and 110; 1952, Nos. 9, 19, 51 and 94; 1953, Nos. 2, 20, 47, 51, 70 and 93; 1954, Nos. 12, 57, 94, 103 and 126; 1955, Nos. 43, 48 and 67; 1956, Nos. 48, 49, 50 and 133; 1957, Nos. 22 and 58; 1958, Nos. 37 and 57; 1959, Nos. 11, 16, 42, 68 and 99; 1960, Nos. 12, 18, 33, 73, 89 and 93; 1961, Nos. 35, 68, 69, 83, 87, 99, 114, 116, 125, 136 and 147; 1962, Nos. 1, 21, 33, 39, 84 and 91; 1963, Nos. 4, 5, 20, 22, 33, 41, 42, 55, 59, 65, 81, 82, 86, 106, 108, 151, 152 and 153; and 1964, Nos. 18, 40, 45, 46, 49, 53, 72, 88, 96, 109, 110, 118, 120, 131, 140, 147, 150, 151 and 161.

 

16071/64.-PRICE 6d.

Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1964 are a legislative instrument under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, established to refine the framework governing the Australian Public Service. These regulations were enacted by the Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, and were approved by the Governor-General. This regulatory instrument aimed to address the need for amendments to the Public Service Regulations, including the constitution of promotion appeal committees, the adjustment of committee sizes, and the addition of new positions with corresponding salary scales. The policy objective was to ensure a structured and fair process for promotions within the public service, as well as to provide updated remuneration for specific roles to reflect their importance and responsibilities within the service. These amendments were necessary to keep pace with the evolving requirements of the public service and to provide a clear and updated framework for the management of public service personnel. By updating the regulations, the government aimed to maintain efficiency, fairness, and transparency in the public service, ensuring that the administration could effectively meet the needs of the Commonwealth.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, primarily apply to public service officers within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations govern the operational aspects of the public service, including the constitution of promotion appeal committees, salary structures, and other employment-related conditions. The regulations have a national reach, affecting public service employees across all states and territories within Australia. Notably, the amendments to these regulations include adjustments to the composition of promotion appeal committees and updates to the salary scales for various public service roles. These changes reflect the evolving needs and structures within the public service sector. The regulations also detail specific exclusions and thresholds, which determine applicability and implementation, and these are further defined through subordinate instruments that extend or restrict the application of the regulations.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964 primarily focus on amendments to the existing Public Service Regulations, including the constitution of promotion appeal committees and adjustments to salary scales for various positions within the public service. Regulation 109d, for instance, has been amended to alter the composition of promotion appeal committees by increasing the number of members from three to four, and modifying the voting requirements from a majority of two to a majority of three, while allowing any one member to call for a meeting (Regulation 109d(2) and (3)). Additionally, new positions have been added to the Fourth Schedule, with corresponding salary scales specified (items 169C, 169D, 172A, 175A, 175B, and 176A). The amendments impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board, including the responsibility to ensure that the new provisions regarding the constitution of promotion appeal committees are implemented effectively. Furthermore, the Board must update and maintain the salary scales for the newly listed positions, ensuring that they are correctly reflected in the Fourth Schedule. These obligations are vital to maintaining the integrity and functionality of the public service's internal appeal processes and ensuring fair remuneration practices. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the specific legal text does not detail offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, non-compliance with public service regulations generally can lead to administrative and legal repercussions. This may include disciplinary actions against public servants or officials responsible for oversight, potential legal challenges from affected employees, and broader implications for the efficiency and fairness of public service operations. The precise consequences would depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, as well as any relevant laws and administrative guidelines in place.

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