STATUTORY RULES
1969 No. 17
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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 third day of February, 1969.
F. H. WHEELER
Chairman.
J. E. COLLINGS
Commissioner.
A. B. McFARLANE
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 fourteenth day of February, 1969.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
B. M. SNEDDEN
Minister of State for Immigration for and
on behalf of the Prime Minister.
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Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Meal allowance.
1. Regulation 68 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the symbol and figures “$1.25” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “$1.45”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 20 February 1969.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 12, and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 12, 13 and 16.
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Rates of travelling allowances.
2.—(1.) Regulation 75a of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Where Salary or Maximum Salary of Office is:— | Allowance Per Day for
First 21 Days’
Residence |
Males | Females | Capital Cities |
| | $ |
$7,760 and under…………………………. | $7,358 and under……………… | 12.15 |
$7,761 and not exceeding $9,499………… | $7,359 and not exceeding $9,097 | 15.40 |
$9,500 and over………………………….. | $9,098 and over……………….. | 21.00 |
| | Other than Capital Cities |
| | $ |
$9,499 and under………………………….. | $9,097 and under…..………… | 9.50 |
$9,500 and over………………………….. | $9,098 and over……………….. | 13.00 |
(2.) Regulation 75a of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the symbol and figures “$16.50” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “$21.00”.
Allowances to Veterinary Officers and Meat Inspectors.
3. Regulation 79b of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
— | First Week | After First Week |
Unmarried Veterinary Officers and Meat | $9.50 per day ($12.15 | No allowance |
Inspectors | per day in Capital Cities) | |
Married Veterinary Officers and Meat | $9.50 per day ($12.15 | $32.10 per week ($39.20 |
Inspectors | per day in Capital Cities) | per week in Capital Cities) |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 17, published under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, introduces amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These amendments were made by the Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Act, and were subsequently approved by the Governor-General. This legislative instrument was enacted to address the need for updated financial allowances within the public service, particularly in relation to meal allowances, travel allowances, and allowances for specific categories of public service officers such as veterinary officers and meat inspectors. The amendments reflect changes necessary to align these allowances with prevailing economic conditions and to ensure fair compensation for public service staff. The policy objective behind these regulations is to maintain appropriate standards of living and working conditions for public servants, thereby supporting the efficient and effective operation of the public service.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 apply to officers within the Commonwealth public service, including their entitlements and allowances. These regulations are specifically concerned with adjustments to meal allowances, rates of travelling allowances, and allowances for veterinary officers and meat inspectors. The changes outlined in these regulations are intended to reflect updated financial standards and to ensure that public service officers receive appropriate compensation for their duties and expenses. The regulations have a national reach, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and are subject to approval by the Governor-General. While these regulations primarily focus on financial allowances, they do not address broader aspects of public service employment or conduct. They are intended to be read in conjunction with any subordinate instruments that may further specify or extend their application.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, as amended, primarily adjust the meal allowance and travelling allowances for public service officers. Firstly, Regulation 68 is amended to increase the meal allowance from $1.25 to $1.45 (Section 1). Secondly, Regulation 75a is amended to revise the rates of travelling allowances based on salary or maximum salary of office and location. For instance, for officers residing in capital cities, the allowance per day for the first 21 days of residence increases from $12.15 to $15.40 for salaries up to $9,499, and further to $21.00 for salaries over $9,500 (Section 2). Additionally, the maximum allowance for the second period is increased from $16.50 to $21.00 (Section 2(2)).
The Regulations impose specific obligations on public service officers regarding their entitlements to meal and travelling allowances, now adjusted to reflect the changes. Public service officers must ensure they are aware of their new entitlements and the criteria upon which they are based, such as salary brackets and location. The Regulations also require the Public Service Board to ensure that the new rates are accurately applied and communicated to all relevant officers.
Failure to comply with the new allowances as stipulated in these Regulations may result in officers not receiving the correct entitlements. While the Regulations do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, the Public Service Act 1922-1968 might provide for sanctions, including disciplinary action against officers who fail to adhere to the allowances or misuse them. Additionally, any discrepancies or fraudulent claims could potentially lead to civil or criminal consequences, depending on the severity and intent of the breach.