Statutory Rules
1977 No. 75
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922.*
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 Administrator, the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-first day of May, 1977.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
Commissioner.
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this second day of June, 1977.
A. R. CUTLER
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Employment and Industrial Relations for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation an 1 January 1977.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 7 June 1977.
† Statutory Rules 1935 No. 18 as amended to date. For previous amendments Public Service Regulation see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1977, No. 9 and see also Statutory Rules 1977, Nos. 9, 12, 15, 57, 62 and 74.
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2. Regulation 103b of the Public Service Regulations is repealed and the following regulation substituted:—
Broken Hill allowance.
“ 103b. An officer or employee stationed at Broken Hill shall, in respect of his being stationed there, be paid an allowance at the rate of—
(a) in the case of an officer or employee who has attained the age of 21 years or on whom a person is wholly or partially dependent for support—$10.20 per week: or
(b) in any other case—$5.10 per week.”.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1977 No. 75, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922, were introduced to amend the existing Public Service Regulations, aiming to address specific issues within the public service framework. These regulations, made by the Public Service Board and approved by the Administrator, came into operation on 1 January 1977. They sought to refine the allowances and benefits provided to officers and employees, particularly addressing the allowance rates for those stationed in remote locations such as Broken Hill. The underlying policy objective was to ensure fair and adequate compensation for public servants based on their unique circumstances and location.
The regulations specify that an officer or employee stationed at Broken Hill would receive a weekly allowance of $10.20 if they are over 21 years of age or if someone is dependent on them, and $5.10 in other cases. This adjustment aimed to provide more precise and equitable remuneration packages, reflecting the challenges and costs associated with working in isolated areas. These amendments were crucial in maintaining the efficiency and morale of the public service by addressing specific gaps in the existing regulatory framework.
Scope and Application
The Public Service Regulations 1977, made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922, primarily apply to officers and employees of the Commonwealth Public Service who are stationed at Broken Hill. These regulations specifically address the payment of an allowance to such personnel based on their age and dependency status. The regulation provides for a higher allowance for those who have attained the age of 21 years or on whom a person is wholly or partially dependent for support, compared to those who do not meet these criteria. The regulations are applicable across the Commonwealth, with the jurisdictional reach extending to all officers and employees of the Commonwealth Public Service stationed in Broken Hill. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in these particular regulations. The application of the regulations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, as per the authority conferred by the Public Service Act 1922.
Key Provisions
The Regulations, which came into effect on 1 January 1977, amend the Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922. Specifically, Regulation 103b concerning the Broken Hill allowance has been repealed and replaced with a new regulation (Regulation 103b). This new regulation stipulates that officers or employees stationed at Broken Hill shall be paid an allowance based on their age and dependency status. For those who have attained the age of 21 or on whom a person is wholly or partially dependent, the allowance is set at $10.20 per week. For all other cases, the allowance is $5.10 per week.
Under these Regulations, officers and employees stationed at Broken Hill are entitled to a specific allowance depending on their age and dependency status. This allowance is intended to compensate for the unique living conditions and higher cost of living in Broken Hill. The Public Service Board, acting under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922, is responsible for ensuring that these allowances are correctly calculated and paid to eligible personnel.
The Regulations impose a clear obligation on the Public Service Board to ensure that officers and employees stationed at Broken Hill receive the appropriate allowance as specified. This includes verifying the eligibility criteria, such as age and dependency status, and calculating the correct amount of the allowance to be paid. The Board must also ensure that these payments are made regularly and accurately to the entitled personnel.
Failure to comply with these Regulations could result in legal consequences for the Public Service Board or any other parties involved in the administration of these allowances. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the provided text, breaches of regulations under the Public Service Act 1922 can typically lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other administrative consequences. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the discretion of the relevant authorities.