STATUTORY RULES.
1960. No. 33.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1958.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1958, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-seventh day of April, 1960.
W. E. DUNK
Chairman.
J. E. COLLINGS
Commissioner.
F. C. NORDECK
Deputy of a 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 eighteenth day of May, 1960.
DUNROSSIL
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
A. R. DOWNER
for Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulation.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twenty-second day of January, 1960.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 26th May, 1960.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1960, No. 12 and see also Statutory Rule, 1960, No. 18.
2648/60.—Price 3d.
Rates of travelling allowances.
2. Regulation 75a of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Where Salary or Maximum Salary of Office is— | Allowance—Capital Cities. |
First Twenty-one Days' Residence. | After Twenty-one Days' Residence. |
Male. | Female. |
Married Officer. | Unmarried Officer. |
| | Per day. | Per week. | Per week. |
| | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. |
£968 and under ....... | £814 and under ...... | 2 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
£969 to £2,877 ....... | £815 to £2,723 ....... | 3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 0 |
£2,878 and over ...... | £2,724 and over ...... | 3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0 |
| | Allowance—Other than Capital Cities. |
| | First Twenty-one Days' Residence. | After Twenty-one Days' Residence. |
| | Married Officer. | Unmarried Officer. |
| | Per day. | Per week, | Per week. |
| | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. |
£1,737 and under ..... | £1,583 and under ..... | 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
£1,738 and over ...... | £1,584 and over ...... | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1960 No. 33, titled "Regulations Under the Public Service Act 1922-1958," were enacted by the Public Service Board to amend the Public Service Regulations. These regulations were approved by the Governor-General on 18 May 1960 and came into effect on 22 January 1960. The primary aim of these regulations was to update the rates of travelling allowances for public service officers, ensuring that the allowances reflected changes in salary structures. The enactment of these regulations was crucial in maintaining equitable and fair compensation for public service officers based on their salary levels and the locations of their duties.
Scope and Application
The Regulations Under the Public Service Act 1922-1958, specifically the Amendment of the Public Service Regulation, apply to public service officers within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations concern the adjustment of rates for travelling allowances applicable to both married and unmarried officers based on their salary levels and the location of their residence, whether in capital cities or elsewhere. The regulations are designed to cater to the specific needs of public servants when they are relocated or required to travel for official duties, ensuring that they receive appropriate financial support. The amendments detailed in these regulations were made to update the allowance rates, reflecting changes in economic conditions and the cost of living. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions, but they are inherently limited to public service officers and their respective allowances as defined by salary brackets and location. These regulations are part of the overarching legislative framework governing public service conditions and are subject to further modifications through subordinate instruments as necessary to align with evolving circumstances.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1958 primarily focus on the amendment of rates of travelling allowances for public service officers, as detailed in section 2 of the legislative instrument. The new rates are specified in a table that replaces the existing one in Regulation 75a of the Public Service Regulations. These rates are differentiated based on the officer's salary or maximum salary of the office, the location of the residence (capital cities versus other locations), and whether the officer is married or unmarried. The rates also vary depending on whether the residence is within the first twenty-one days or after that period.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations are primarily on the public service officers who are entitled to these allowances. They must comply with the new rates specified in the Regulations when claiming travelling allowances. This includes ensuring that the claims align with the correct salary brackets and residency periods as outlined in the table. Additionally, the Public Service Board, as the entity responsible for making these Regulations, has an obligation to ensure they are implemented correctly and that officers are informed about the changes.
Breaches of the provisions outlined in these Regulations may lead to various consequences. Although the document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, it is reasonable to infer that incorrect claims or misuse of the allowances could result in disciplinary actions under the Public Service Act 1922-1958. Such actions could include fines, repayment of incorrectly claimed allowances, or other administrative penalties. Furthermore, serious breaches might also lead to criminal charges if they involve fraudulent claims, with potential criminal penalties as prescribed by the relevant legislation.