STATUTORY RULES
1970 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1968.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1968, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this eleventh day of September, 1970.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
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 twenty-eighth day of September, 1970.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Forth Schedule —Part I.
1. Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting Group 84a; and
(b) by inserting after Group 56 the following group:—
“ Group 56a |
Marine Surveyor................................ | 5,051–5,205–5,385–5,565–5,745–5,923–6,101 |
Senior Marine Surveyor........................... | |
Principal Marine Surveyor......................... | |
Chief Marine Surveyor............................ | |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazelle on 1970.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1970, No. 7, and see also Statutory Rules 1970, Nos. 7, 13, 14, 19, 29, 42, 57 and 58.
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Fourth Schedule. —Part I
2. Part IV. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 2 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“ Group 2 |
Pre-school Teacher.............................. | 2,924–3,079–3,234–3,389-3,544–3,699–3,854–4,009–4,164–4,319 |
Assistant Pre-school Officer........................ | 4,474–4,629–4,784–4,939 |
Pre-school Officer............................... | 5,249–5,404–5,559–5,714 ”. |
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Overview
The Public Service Regulations 1970 were enacted by the Public Service Board, pursuant to the authority granted by the Public Service Act 1922-1968. These regulations were approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, on the 28th of September, 1970, and were designed to amend the existing Public Service Regulations. They introduced new classifications and salary bands for specific roles within the public service, such as marine surveyors and pre-school teachers, reflecting the evolving needs of public sector roles and ensuring appropriate remuneration structures were in place. The regulations aimed to streamline the public service’s administrative framework, ensuring that it remained efficient and responsive to the changing demands of various sectors, including maritime safety and early childhood education.
Scope and Application
The Public Service Regulations 1970, made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, specify the amendments to the remuneration scales for certain positions within the Commonwealth public service. These amendments pertain to the classification of salaries for positions such as Marine Surveyor, Senior Marine Surveyor, Principal Marine Surveyor, Chief Marine Surveyor, Pre-school Teacher, Assistant Pre-school Officer, and Pre-school Officer. The regulations apply to individuals who are employed in these roles within the Commonwealth public service, impacting their salary and employment terms. The amendments are specifically set out in the Fourth Schedule of the Public Service Regulations, where new salary groups are introduced for the aforementioned positions, replacing the old classifications. The regulations are effective across the Commonwealth of Australia, as they are promulgated by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, signifying their application to the entire federal public service. These regulations do not explicitly mention any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds other than those delineated by the salary groups provided.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 1418, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, amend the Public Service Regulations. These amendments are focused on the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations, specifically altering salary groups for certain public service positions. Section 1 of the Regulations omits Group 84a and inserts a new Group 56a detailing salary ranges for various marine surveyor positions, including Marine Surveyor, Senior Marine Surveyor, Principal Marine Surveyor, and Chief Marine Surveyor. The new salary brackets for these roles range from $5,051 to $8,423. Section 2 of the Regulations omits Group 2 and replaces it with a new Group 2, detailing salary ranges for pre-school teaching positions, such as Pre-school Teacher, Assistant Pre-school Officer, and Pre-school Officer, with salary brackets ranging from $2,924 to $5,714.
These amendments impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board and other governing bodies to ensure that the revised salary structures are implemented within the public service. They require accurate classification and remuneration of individuals in the newly defined roles, ensuring that salary payments align with the updated brackets. Additionally, the regulations necessitate the updating of relevant documentation and communication with affected employees to inform them of changes to their salary and job classifications.
While the Statutory Rules themselves do not explicitly outline offences or penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Public Service Act 1922-1968 or the Public Service Regulations may lead to various consequences. Under Australian law, non-compliance with public service regulations can result in disciplinary actions against public servants, including warnings, fines, suspension, or termination of employment. Furthermore, the Public Service Act may also provide for civil or criminal penalties for more serious breaches, such as fraud or corruption, with penalties varying depending on the severity and nature of the offence.