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Statutory Rules 1981 No. 441

 

Public Service Regulations2 (Amendment)

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 10 March 1981.

R. W. COLE

Chairman

J. G. TAYLOR

Commissioner

R. J YOUNG

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 12 March 1981.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Employment and Youth Affairs for and on behalf of the Prime Minister

 

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Woomera allowance

1. Regulation 103a of the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting sub-regulations (1), (3), (4a), (5), (6) and (7) and substituting the following sub-regulations:

“(1) An allowance is payable to an officer, or employee, who is stationed at, and resides in, a place within a radius of 80 kilometres from the post office at Woomera at the rate of—

(a) if he has a dependant who resides with him at that place—$775 a year; or

(b) in any other case—$400 a year.

“(2) An allowance is payable to an officer, or employee, who is stationed at, or is directed to perform duty for more than 7 days at and resides in, an established camp in the Woomera Rocket Range Area at the rate of—

(a) if he has a dependant—$30 a week; or

(b) in any other case—$24 a week.

“(3) Where an allowance is payable under sub-regulation (2) to a person for a period, an allowance is not payable under sub-regulation (1) to the person for that period.”;

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (8) “(3) of this regulation” and substituting “(2)”;

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (9) “76,”; and

(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (9) “(3) of this regulation” and substituting “(2)”.

Transitional

2. (1) An officer or employee—

(a) who immediately before, and on, the commencement of these Regulations was stationed at, and resided in, a place within a radius of 80 kilometres from the post office at Woomera;

(b) who was entitled to be paid an allowance at the rate referred to in paragraph 103a (1) (a) of the Public Service Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations; and

(c) who is entitled, under sub-regulation 103a (1) of the Public Service Regulations as in force from time to time, to be paid an allowance at a rate that is less than the rate of $775 a year,

is entitled to be paid an allowance at a rate equal to the difference between the 2 rates referred to in paragraph (c) until—

(d) he first ceases to be entitled to be paid an allowance under that sub-regulation as so in force; or

(e) be first becomes entitled, under that sub-regulation as so in force, to be paid an allowance at a rate that exceeds $775 a year,

whichever first occurs.

(2) An officer or employee—

(a) who immediately before, and on, the commencement of these Regulations was stationed at, or was directed to perform duty for more than 7 days at and resided in, an established camp in the Woomera Rocket Range Area;

(b) who was entitled to be paid an allowance at the rate referred to in paragraph 103a (3) (a) of the Public Service Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations; and

(c) who is entitled, under sub-regulation 103a (2) of the Public Service Regulations as in force from time to time, to be paid an allowance at a rate that is less than the rate of $30 a week,

is entitled to be paid an allowance at a rate equal to the difference between the 2 rates referred to in paragraph (c) until—

(d) he first ceases to be entitled to be paid an allowance under that sub-regulation as so in force; or

(e) he first becomes entitled, under that sub-regulation as so in force, to be paid an allowance at a rate that exceeds $30 a week,

whichever first occurs.


 

 

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 20 March 1981.

2. Statutory Rules 1935 No. 18 as amended to date. For previous amendments see Note 2 to Statutory Rules 1981 No. 9 and see also Statutory Rules 1981 Nos. 9, 34 and 35.

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Overview

Statutory Rules 1981 No. 441, made under the Public Service Act 1922, aims to amend the Public Service Regulations 1935 by adjusting the rates of allowances payable to officers and employees stationed in certain areas around Woomera, South Australia. This amendment addresses the need to update the allowance rates to better reflect current conditions and needs of public service personnel stationed in these remote locations. The Public Service Board enacted these regulations, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, to ensure that employees stationed in Woomera and the Woomera Rocket Range Area receive appropriate financial support. The policy objective is to provide fair and adequate remuneration for public servants working in challenging environments, thereby maintaining morale and effectiveness in the public service.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1981 (Amendment) pertain to officers and employees of the Commonwealth Public Service who are stationed and reside within specific locations around the Woomera Rocket Range Area in South Australia. The regulations amend the rates of allowances payable to these individuals based on their residency and duty requirements. For instance, officers or employees residing within an 80-kilometre radius of the Woomera post office are entitled to an annual allowance of $775 if they have a dependant, or $400 if they do not. Similarly, those stationed or directed to perform duties for more than seven days at an established camp within the Woomera Rocket Range Area are entitled to a weekly allowance of $30 if they have a dependant, or $24 if they do not. The regulations also provide transitional arrangements for officers and employees who were receiving lower allowances prior to the amendment, ensuring they receive the difference until they become eligible for the new rates or their circumstances change. The scope of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically addressing public service employees in designated areas. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but the application is contingent upon the specific conditions of residency and duty as outlined in the amended sub-regulations.

Key Provisions

The Public Service Regulations 1981 (Amendment) primarily focus on adjusting the allowance rates for officers and employees stationed or residing in specific areas around Woomera. Regulation 103a of the Public Service Regulations is amended to change the allowance rates for those residing within an 80-kilometre radius of the Woomera post office and those stationed at an established camp in the Woomera Rocket Range Area (1). These changes include setting new annual and weekly rates for the Woomera allowance and clarifying the conditions under which these allowances apply. Transitional provisions are also included to ensure a smooth shift from the old rates to the new ones for those already receiving allowances at the time of the regulation's commencement (2). The amended regulations impose obligations on officers and employees who reside or are stationed in the specified areas around Woomera. These individuals are now entitled to receive an allowance at the new rates set out in the regulations, subject to the conditions specified, such as the presence of dependants or the duration of stay at the established camp (1). The regulations also require that these individuals must continue to meet the eligibility criteria for receiving these allowances, ensuring that they remain appropriately compensated based on their residence and duty locations. Failure to comply with the provisions of these regulations, while not explicitly stated, could potentially lead to legal consequences. Given that the regulations are amendments to existing Public Service Regulations, any breach of these regulations could result in disciplinary action as per the Public Service Act 1922, which governs the Public Service Regulations. While specific penalties are not detailed in this particular amendment, penalties under the Public Service Act could include fines or other administrative sanctions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.

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