Statutory Rules
1976 No. 167
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this third day of August, 1976.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
Commissioner.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this fifth day of August, 1976.
John R. Kerr
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. A. STALEY
Minister of State for the Capital Territory
for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Meal allowance.
1. Regulation 68 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1) the figures “ 2.20 ” and substituting the figures “ $2.80 ”.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 17 August 1976.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1976, No. 17 and see also Statutory Rules 1976, Nos. 17, 18, 71 and 95.
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Rates of travelling allowance.
2. Regulation 75a of the Public Service Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:—
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
Meal | Amount for capital city— Level 1 or above | Amount for place other than capital city—Level 1 or above | Amount for capital city— below Level 1 | Amount for place other than capital city—below Level 1 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
Breakfast.............. | 3.35 | 2.90 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
Lunch................ | 4.50 | 3.50 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
Dinner................ | 6.80 | 5.15 | 4.90 | 4.00 |
(b) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1aa) and substituting the following table:—
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
Amount for capital city— Level 1 or above | Amount for place other than capital city— Level 1 or above | Amount for capital city— below Level 1 | Amount for place other than capital city— below Level 1 |
$ | $ | $ | $ |
22.50 | 15.10 | 16.70 | 11.55 |
(c) by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1ab) and substituting the following table:—
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
Amount for capital city— Level 1 or above | Amount for place other than capital city— Level 1 or above | Amount for capital city— below Level 1 | Amount for place other than capital city— below Level 1 |
$ | $ | $ | $ |
3.85 | 3.85 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 167, titled "Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922," was enacted to amend the Public Service Regulations and specifically address the need to update meal allowances and travelling allowances for public servants. This legislative instrument was issued by the Public Service Board under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922 and subsequently approved by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The objective of these regulations is to ensure that public servants receive appropriate compensation for their meal and travel expenses in line with the current economic conditions. This update reflects the Board's commitment to maintaining fair and adequate allowances that support the efficient functioning of the public service.
Scope and Application
These regulations, Statutory Rules 1976 No. 167, are made under the Public Service Act 1922 and pertain to the Commonwealth public service. They are applicable to all officers and employees within the public service, including those in the Capital Territory, and establish the allowances for meals and travel within the public service. The regulations are structured to adjust the meal and travel allowances based on the officer's level and location, whether in a capital city or elsewhere. The amendments made by these regulations focus on updating the monetary values of the meal and travel allowances to reflect current economic conditions, ensuring that the allowances remain relevant and adequate for the public service officers. The geographic reach of these regulations is the Commonwealth level, with specific applicability to the Capital Territory. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations, and they do not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922 primarily revise certain financial allowances provided to public service employees. Regulation 68 is amended to change the meal allowance for public servants from $2.20 to $2.80 (1). Additionally, Regulation 75a undergoes several changes to the rates of travelling allowances. The updated rates are detailed in three new tables, which outline allowances for different meal types and locations, including capital cities and other places, and are categorised by different levels within the public service (2).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on public servants and their employers, particularly concerning the financial allowances provided. Public servants must adhere to the new meal and travelling allowance rates as stipulated in the amended Regulations. Employers, in turn, are required to ensure that these updated allowances are correctly applied and paid to eligible employees. Compliance with these financial stipulations is crucial for maintaining consistency and fairness in the remuneration of public service employees.
Violations of the Regulations, while not explicitly detailed in the provided text, could potentially lead to disciplinary actions under the Public Service Act 1922. Given that these Regulations are intended to govern the financial allowances, non-compliance might result in financial discrepancies, which could be subject to internal audits and corrective measures by the employing authority. The specific penalties or consequences for breaches are not outlined in the text, but they could involve administrative penalties or other corrective actions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.