Public Service Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 1433, enacted on 18 January 1971, amends the Public Service Regulations of 1922-1968 through the Public Service Act 1922-1968. This legislative instrument was introduced to address a specific gap in the public service structure by establishing a new role within the public service. The Public Service Board, with authority conferred by the Public Service Act, made this regulation subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The regulation establishes a new category of Specialist Adviser, Primitive Art, to be added to the existing groups within the Public Service Regulations, indicating an objective to fill a niche role that had not been previously defined within the public service framework. The regulation was approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, on 18 January 1971, and it was subsequently notified in the Commonwealth Gazette.

Scope and Application

This Statutory Rule, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, pertains to the amendment of the Public Service Regulations, specifically introducing a new specialist adviser role for primitive art within the Commonwealth public service. The regulation applies to the public service of the Commonwealth of Australia and impacts the remuneration and classification of employees within this new specialist role. The regulation's scope is limited to the creation and modification of a specific job category within the public service framework, thereby affecting only those who are employed in or are to be employed in this newly established role. The regulation does not extend to other areas or roles within the public service unless specifically amended or referenced. The regulation is effective as of its notification in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971 and is subject to the approval of the Governor-General.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this statutory rule establish the role of a Specialist Adviser on Primitive Art within the public service, setting out the salary range for this position. Specifically, section 1 of the Fourth Schedule amends Part I of the Public Service Regulations by inserting a new Group 78B. This new group designates the position of Specialist Adviser on Primitive Art with a salary range of 7,643 to 8,043 Australian dollars. This amendment is intended to formalise and clarify the role and remuneration for this specific position within the public service. The obligations and requirements imposed by this regulation pertain primarily to the establishment and remuneration of the Specialist Adviser on Primitive Art. By adding Group 78B to the Public Service Regulations, the regulation mandates that this role is recognised and compensated according to the specified salary range. The Public Service Board, acting under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, has thus formalised the creation and salary scale for this position. This ensures that the role is appropriately classified within the public service structure and that it receives fair and consistent remuneration. In terms of offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, this statutory rule does not explicitly outline any specific legal ramifications for non-compliance. However, non-compliance with public service regulations generally can result in various administrative or legal consequences. These may include disciplinary action against public servants, administrative reviews, or legal proceedings if the breach of regulations leads to financial mismanagement or other significant issues. The specific consequences would depend on the nature and severity of the non-compliance, but they are generally intended to maintain the integrity and efficiency of public service operations. The regulation was approved by the Governor-General on 18 January 1971, following the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This approval formalises the amendment to the Public Service Regulations, ensuring that the creation of the Specialist Adviser on Primitive Art role is legally recognised and that it adheres to the established salary scale. The regulation was also notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 17 December 1970, providing public notice of the upcoming changes to the public service structure.