Statutory Rules
1973 No. 47
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1972.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1972, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this thirteenth day of February, 1973.
A. S. COOLEY
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 fifth day of March, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. R. WILLESEE
Special Minister of State for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service REGULATIONS†
Recording and payment of overtime.
1. Regulation 67 of the Public Service Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (6b.), after the word “rate” (last occurring), the words “of overtime payable to an officer who is in receipt of salary at the rate”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (14.) the figures “$2.15” and inserting in their stead the figures “$3.54”.
Travelling time.
2. Regulation 69 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the figures “$6,417.00” and inserting in their stead the figures “$7,002.00”.
Sunday duty.
3. Regulation 70 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (6a.) the figures “$2.15” and inserting in their stead the figures “$3.54”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 15 March 1973.
† Statutory Rule 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rule 1973, No. 32, and see also Statutory Rules 1973, Nos. 32, 34, 37 and 46.
Rates of travelling allowances.
4. Regulation 75a of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Fourteen thousand three hundred and seventy-five dollars per year” (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “the rate specified in the Second Column of the table in regulation 5 of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations opposite to a Level 1 office in the First Column”.
Class of travelling accommodation to be provided.
5. Regulation 84 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the figures “$3,103.00” and inserting in their stead the figures “$3,207.00”.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 47, under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, addresses the need to update and adjust various remuneration and allowance rates for public service officers. Enacted by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, these regulations aim to ensure fair compensation and benefits for public service employees. This legislative instrument responds to the identified gap in maintaining equitable and up-to-date payment structures within the public service sector, thereby supporting the effective administration of public services by aligning officer remuneration with contemporary economic standards.
Scope and Application
The Public Service Regulations, amended under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, pertain to the Commonwealth public service, applying to officers within the public service who are employed under these regulations. The amendments primarily concern adjustments to financial allowances and rates, including overtime pay, travelling allowances, and compensation for Sunday duty. These regulations dictate the financial entitlements for public servants in the Commonwealth and are subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The amendments are designed to update and refine the financial aspects of the public service, ensuring that officers receive appropriate compensation for their duties. Notably, the amendments do not specify exclusions or exemptions but rather target specific aspects of financial compensation for public service officers, reflecting the administrative adjustments necessary to maintain fair and updated remuneration practices within the public sector.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, primarily focus on adjusting specific financial provisions related to overtime pay, travelling allowances, and other allowances for officers within the public service. For instance, Regulation 67, which deals with the recording and payment of overtime, is amended to reflect the new rate of overtime payable to officers receiving salary at a specific rate (sub-regulation (6b)) and adjusts the overtime rate itself from $2.15 to $3.54 (sub-regulation (14)). Similarly, Regulation 69 modifies the allowance for travelling time, increasing it from $6,417.00 to $7,002.00. Regulation 70, concerning Sunday duty, is also updated to reflect the new rate of $3.54, replacing the previous $2.15.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on public service officers and their employers, ensuring that financial allowances and overtime pay are accurately adjusted and recorded in line with the amendments. Officers are required to correctly report and receive payments for overtime worked and for allowances related to travel and Sunday duty. Employers, on the other hand, must ensure compliance with these updated rates and provisions, making necessary adjustments to payroll and allowances as stipulated in the Regulations.
Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in administrative and financial discrepancies, potentially leading to penalties. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within the Regulations themselves, breaches of public service regulations typically entail disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or both, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. Such actions may include fines or other civil remedies, as well as potential criminal charges in cases of fraudulent behaviour or significant misconduct.