STATUTORY RULES
1971 No. 25
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 twenty-seventh day of January, 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 Regulations.
Dated this tenth day of February, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Salaries payable to officers of the Fourth Division.
1. Regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after sub-regulation (7.) the following sub-regulation:—
“ (7aa.) An officer who has not attained the age of twenty-one years and who occupies an office of Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesman shall be paid a rate of salary ascertained by reference to the period of service of the officer in that office in accordance with the table in this sub-regulation if the rate so
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazate on 18 February 1971.
† Statutory Rules 193.5, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1971, Nos.
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ascertained would result in the payment of a higher rate of salary than that otherwise applicable to him under Part I. or Part III. of the First Schedule to these Regulations.
Period of Service in Office | Rate of Annual Salary |
| $ |
Less than one year..................................................... | 1,240 |
One year but less than two years............................................ | 1,445 |
Two years but less than three years.......................................... | 2,194 |
Three years or more.................................................... | 2,644 ”. |
First Schedule.
2.—(1.) Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2.) Part III. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after Item 3 the following item:—
“ 3a | Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesman.......... | Under 18 years........ | 1,240 |
| | 18 years............. | 1,445 |
| | 19 years............. | 2,194 |
| | 20 years............. | 2,644 ”. |
Fourth Schedule.
3. Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 43 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 43
Fuel Technologist................................... | 5,694-5,994-6,247-6,499-6,751 |
Senior Fuel Technologist............................... | 7,107-7,402-7,698-7,993 |
Principal Fuel Technologist............................. | 8,361-8,660-8,959 |
Chief Fuel Technologist............................... | 9,673 ”. |
THE SCHEDULE Regulation 2 (1.).
Amendments of Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations
Omit Group 132.
Omit Group 169, insert the following group:—
Group 169 |
Inspector (Technical)………………………………………………… | 4,595-4,759-4,925-5,089-5,254-5,418-5,583 |
Senior Inspector (Technical)………………………………………… | 6,242-6,406-6,572 |
Omit Group 215a. | |
Omit Group 364, insert the following group:— | |
Group 364. |
Supervisor— | |
Department of the Army.......................... | 4,168-4,293 |
Supervisor (Photography and Plan Production), Grade 1........ | 4,553-4,698 |
Supervisor (Photography and Plan Production), Grade 2........ | 4,843-4,988 |
Supervisor— | |
Department of Civil Aviation....................... | 4,843-4,988 |
Assistant Supervisor— | |
Department of Supply— | |
Central Drawing Office........................ | 5,278-5,443 |
Supervisor— | |
Department of Air.............................. | 5,278-5,443 |
Postmaster-General’s Department— | |
Engineering Works Division..................... | 5,278-5,443 |
Department of Supply— | |
Central Drawing Office........................ | 6,393 |
Omit Group 394a, insert the following group:— | |
Group 394a |
Postmaster-General’s Department— | |
Telecommunications Assistant-in-training............... | 2,444 |
Telecommunications Assistant...................... | 2,561-2,658-2,755-2,867 |
Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesman............. | 2,843 |
Telecommunications Tradesman..................... | 3,100-3,197-3,294-3,391 |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 25, under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, were enacted by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General. These regulations address the need for updated salary structures for various public service roles within the Commonwealth. The objective of these amendments is to establish specific remuneration scales for certain positions, particularly focusing on the rates for Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesmen, ensuring that their salaries are commensurate with their experience and the responsibilities of their roles. This legislative instrument was brought into force to maintain fair and competitive compensation within the public service sector, reflecting the evolving nature of the roles and the importance of retaining skilled personnel.
The Public Service Board, acting under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, has implemented these regulations to address discrepancies and provide clarity in salary structures for public service employees. This includes specific amendments to the Public Service Regulations, updating the salary rates for Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesmen based on their years of service, and introducing new salary bands for various other roles such as Inspectors and Supervisors across different departments. These changes aim to ensure that public service remuneration remains aligned with the skills and responsibilities required in these positions, thereby maintaining an effective and motivated public service workforce.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 apply to officers within the Commonwealth public service, specifically targeting roles such as Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesman and Inspector (Technical). The amendments pertain to the salary rates of these officers, with a particular focus on those who have not yet reached the age of twenty-one. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they apply to officers across the Commonwealth. These regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, nor do they establish any particular thresholds. The Public Service Board has the authority to extend or restrict the application of these regulations through subordinate instruments, subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The amendments to the Public Service Regulations aim to adjust salary rates for certain positions to ensure they are commensurate with the officers' period of service and age, as detailed in the various schedules attached to the regulations.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations pertain to amendments to the Public Service Regulations, specifically concerning salaries payable to officers of the Fourth Division. Regulation 106 is amended to include a new sub-regulation (7aa.) which outlines the salary rates for officers under the age of twenty-one years occupying the position of Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesman. The rates are determined by the officer's period of service, with detailed rates specified in the sub-regulation (1). Additionally, the First Schedule is amended to include a new item 3a, detailing the salary rates for Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesmen under various age categories (2). The Fourth Schedule is also amended to reflect changes in salary rates for various positions within the Fuel Technologist group (3).
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations primarily concern the Public Service Board and officers within the specified roles. The Public Service Board is tasked with ensuring the implementation and enforcement of the new salary rates as per the amended regulations. For officers, particularly those in the Fourth Division and those under the age of twenty-one occupying the role of Apprentice Telecommunications Tradesman, compliance with the new salary rates is mandatory. This includes adherence to the specified rates based on their period of service and age, as outlined in the amended First Schedule and Fourth Schedule (2).
As for offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach of these regulations, the text does not explicitly mention any specific penalties or consequences. However, non-compliance with public service regulations generally may result in administrative actions, including potential disciplinary measures as per the Public Service Act 1922-1968. While the text does not specify maximum penalties, breaches of public service regulations could lead to formal reprimands, financial penalties, or other disciplinary actions deemed appropriate by the Public Service Board or relevant authorities.