STATUTORY RULES
1971 No.
REGULATION 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 Regulation.
Dated this tenth day of June, 1971.
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 Regulation.
Dated this first day of July, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Second Schedule.
The Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule to this Regulation.
THE SCHEDULE
Amendments of the Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations
Omit item 1, insert the following items:—
1 | Airways Telecommunications Officer, Grade 1 | He shall be paid an allowance at the rate of $178 per annum if— |
| | (a) he has passed the test conducted by or on behalf of the Board for the purpose; and |
| | (b) his rate of annual salary is less than $4351. |
1aaa | Apprentice……………………… | 1. He shall, if he obtains a pass in each of the subjects at an |
| Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesman | examination held at the end of a year of his course of training, be paid an allowance at the rate of $26 per annum in respect of the period of 12 months commencing from the beginning of the first pay period commencing in the month of January in the next succeeding year. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1535, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1971, No. 3, and see also Statutory Rules 1971, Nos. 3, 4, 12, 13 and .
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| | 2. In addition to the allowance specified in the last preceding paragraph he shall, if the total of the marks awarded to him at that examination is not less than 75 per centum of the total marks it was possible to award at that examination, be paid an allowance at the rate of $26 per annum in respect of the period of 12 months commencing from the beginning of the first pay period commencing in the month of January in the next succeeding year. |
Omit item 24, insert the following item:— |
24 | Radio Technical Officer, Grade 2 | He shall be paid an allowance at the rate of $148 per annum while he is in administrative control of the airport at which he is employed. |
Omit item 27, insert the following item:— |
27 | Telecommunications Assistant | 1. He shall be paid an allowance at the rate of $109 per annum if— |
| Telecommunications Tradesman | (a) he is employed— |
| | (i) at a carrier repeater station; |
| Telecommunications Technician | (ii) at a carrier terminal station; |
| | (iii) at a trunk line testing station; |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer, Grade 1 | (iv) at a telegraph repeating station; |
| | (v) at a chief telegraph office on telegraph maintenance duties; |
| Telecommunications Technical Officer, Grade 2 | |
| | (vi) at a national broadcasting station; or |
| Senior Telecommunications Technical Officer, Grade 1 | (vii) at an overseas radio terminal; |
| | (b) he has demonstrated his proficiency to send and receive morse signals at the rate of twenty words per minute; and |
| Senior Telecommunications Technical Officer, Grade 2 | |
| Senior Telecommunications Technical Officer, Grade 3 | (c) the Assistant Director has certified that the officer is required, in the performance of his duties, to send and receive messages by morse signals. |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 1451, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, was introduced to address the need for updating and clarifying the allowances and conditions of employment for certain positions within the public service. This legislative instrument, created by the Public Service Board, was approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, on 1 July 1971. The regulation aims to ensure that the remuneration and allowances for specific roles, such as Airways Telecommunications Officers and Radio Technical Officers, are appropriately set in line with their duties and responsibilities. The policy objective is to provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects the skills, expertise, and specific requirements of these positions, thereby maintaining efficiency and effectiveness within the public service.
Scope and Application
This statutory regulation pertains to amendments of the Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, specifically targeting allowances for certain positions within the telecommunications sector. The regulation applies to specific roles such as Airways Telecommunications Officers, Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesmen, Radio Technical Officers, and Telecommunications Assistants, focusing on those employed in various telecommunications stations and roles. The amendments pertain to annual allowances based on specific conditions such as passing examinations, achieving a certain percentage of marks, or demonstrating proficiency in sending and receiving morse signals. The regulation has a national reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and is subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The regulation does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but the allowances are contingent on the specified conditions for each role. Subordinate instruments may extend or restrict the application of these regulations further, although no such extensions or restrictions are explicitly noted in this statutory rule.
Key Provisions
The legislative instrument amends the Public Service Regulations by updating the allowances for certain positions within the public service. Specifically, it introduces new allowances for Airways Telecommunications Officers, Grade 1 (section 1.1aaa), Radio Technical Officers, Grade 2 (section 24), and Telecommunications Assistants (section 27). These changes are detailed in the Second Schedule of the Public Service Regulations. For Airways Telecommunications Officers, Grade 1, an allowance of $178 per annum is payable if they pass a specified test and have an annual salary below $4351. Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesmen can receive additional allowances based on their examination performance, with a $26 per annum payment for passing all subjects and another $26 for achieving 75% or more of the total marks. Radio Technical Officers, Grade 2, receive an allowance of $148 per annum if they are in administrative control of an airport. Telecommunications Assistants receive $109 per annum if they meet specific employment and proficiency criteria, including working at designated stations and demonstrating proficiency in sending and receiving morse signals at 20 words per minute.
The amendments impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board and the relevant officers. The Public Service Board must ensure that the updated allowances are applied correctly to eligible officers. Airways Telecommunications Officers, Grade 1, must pass the specified test and maintain an annual salary below the threshold to qualify for the allowance. Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesmen must pass all subjects in their examination and achieve a high mark to qualify for the additional allowances. Radio Technical Officers, Grade 2, must be in administrative control of an airport to receive the allowance. Telecommunications Assistants must meet employment and proficiency requirements, including working at specified stations and demonstrating morse signal proficiency, to qualify for the allowance.
The Public Service Act 1922-1968 does not explicitly state offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with these regulations. However, non-compliance with public service regulations generally could result in disciplinary action under the Public Service Act. Such action could include reprimands, fines, suspension, or termination of employment, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. The precise penalties would be determined based on the specific circumstances and the applicable provisions of the Public Service Act.