STATUTORY RULES
1968 No. 47
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1967.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1967, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of February, 1968.
F. H. WHEELER
Chairman.
Κ. Ε. 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 twenty-ninth day of March, 1968.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
B. M. SNEDDEN
Minister of State for Immigration for and on behalf of the
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Salaries payable to officers of the Third Division.
1. Regulation 105 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting in Table A in sub-regulation (8.), after the words “ Cadet Geophysicist ”, the words “ Cadet Medical Laboratory Technologist ”.
Salaries payable to officers of the Fourth Division.
2. Regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end of the table in sub-regulation (3.) the following item:
15. Trainee Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory) | Under 17 years | 1,159 | 1,109 |
| 17 years | 1,407 | 1,252 |
| 18 years | 1,639 | 1,430 |
| 19 years | 1,888 | 1,598 |
| 20 years | 2,112 | 1,751 |
First schedule.
3. The First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after Group 383 the following Group:—
Group 383a |
Trainee Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory)........... | 2,319 |
Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory), Grade 1.......... | 2,490-2,620-2,750-2,880-3,010-3,140-3,270-3,400 |
Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory), Grade 2.......... | 3,790-3,920 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 4 April 1968.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote to Statutory Rules 1968, No. 11, and see also Statutory Rules 1968, Nos. 11, 12 and 22.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1968 No. 47, enacted by the Public Service Board under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1967, introduced amendments to the Public Service Regulations to address the need for updated salary structures for certain positions within the Australian Public Service. These regulations were approved by the Governor-General, thereby formalising the changes necessary to accommodate new roles and growth within specific divisions. The policy objective behind these amendments was to ensure that remuneration for public service officers, particularly those in technical and specialised roles, remained competitive and reflective of the skills and responsibilities required, thereby facilitating the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel within the public sector.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1967, as approved by the Governor-General, pertain specifically to the salaries and conditions of officers within the Commonwealth Public Service. The legislation focuses on amending the Public Service Regulations to include new roles, such as Cadet Medical Laboratory Technologist and Trainee Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory), by updating salary tables and classifications within the First Schedule. These amendments apply to officers in the Third and Fourth Divisions of the public service, ensuring that remuneration for these positions is accurately reflected in the statutory framework. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they pertain to the Commonwealth public service, thereby impacting public servants across Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and the amendments are intended to update existing structures to accommodate new roles within the public service sector.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Statutory Rules 1968 No. 47, which are regulations made under the Public Service Act 1922-1967, primarily focus on amendments to the Public Service Regulations concerning salaries and classifications for certain officers. Regulation 105 (1) introduces a new category, Cadet Medical Laboratory Technologist, to the list of officers in the Third Division, thereby expanding the types of roles that can be classified under this division. Regulation 106 (2) adds a new item, Trainee Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory), to the list in the Fourth Division, providing specific salary brackets based on age for this new role. Furthermore, the First Schedule (3) introduces a new group, Group 383a, which details salary ranges for the Trainee Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory) and subsequent grades of Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory).
These regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that salaries and classifications are updated and accurately reflected in the Public Service Regulations. The Board must review and amend existing regulations to include new roles and categories as necessary, ensuring that all officers are compensated in accordance with their roles and responsibilities. Additionally, these amendments require the Board to maintain updated and detailed salary schedules that reflect the changes introduced by these regulations.
While the Statutory Rules 1968 No. 47 do not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches, it can be inferred that any failure to comply with the updated regulations could result in legal ramifications. Breaches of public service regulations may lead to disciplinary actions against officers or the Board, potentially including fines or other penalties as stipulated under the Public Service Act 1922-1967. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific provisions of the Act and any applicable administrative or judicial interpretations.