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1970 No. 7

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 eighteenth day of December, 1969.

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 twenty-second day of January, 1970.

PAUL HASLUCK

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

ANDREW PEACOCK

Minister of State for the Army for and

on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

First Schedule.

1.—(1.) Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

(2.) Part II. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

(3.) Part III. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.

Fourth Schedule.

2. Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 6.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 29 January 1970

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos 44, 72, 78 and 119; 1936, Nos. 5, 55, 76, 88, 106, 116, 143 and 154; 1937, Nos. 11, 25, 54, 60, 74, 78, 87, 100, 103 and 118; 1938, Nos. 35, 41, 79, 105, 110 and 113; 1939, Nos. 4, 36, 52, 62, 65, 105, 154, 167 and 168; 1940, Nos. 23, 74, 110, 143 and 247; 1941, Nos. 36, 42, 127, 148, 158, 168, 191, 224, 284 and 310; 1942, Nos. 45, 167, 174, 182, 225, 320, 465, 466 and 552; 1943, Nos. 271, 272 and 301; 1944, Nos. 6, 132, 138 and 143; 1945, Nos. 15, 35, 115, 118 and 124; 1946, Nos. 22, 68, 120, 124 and 153; 1947, Nos. 1, 2, 122, 123, 134, 146, 147, 158 and 163; 1948, Nos. 32, 49, 68, 71, 97, 149, 157 and 158; 1949, Nos. 1, 81, 84 and 98; 1950. Nos. 73, 88, 99 and 100; 1951, Nos. 13, 33, 77 and 110; 1952, Nos. 9, 19, 51 and 94; 1953, Nos. 2, 20, 47, 51, 70 and 93; 1954, Nos. 12, 57, 94, 103 and 126; 1955, Nos. 43, 48 and 67; 1956, Nos. 48,49, 50 and 133; 1957, Nos. 22 and 58; 1958, Nos. 37 and 57; 1959, Nos. 11, 16, 42, 68 and 99; 1960, Nos. 12, 18, 33, 73, 89 and 93; 1961, Nos. 35, 68, 69, 83, 87, 99, 114, 116, 125, 136 and 147; 1962, Nos. 1, 21, 33, 39, 84 and 91; 1963, Nos. 4, 5, 20, 22, 33, 41, 42, 55, 59, 65, 81, 82, 86, 106, 108, 151, 152 and 153; 1964, Nos. 18, 40, 45, 46, 49, 53, 72, 88, 96, 109, 110, 118, 120, 131, 140, 147, 150, 151 and 161; 1965, Nos. 4, 12, 19, 23, 30, 44, 48, 71, 75, 76, 149, 172 and 176; 1966, Nos. 1, 16, 17, 43, 71, 90, 91, 112, 120, 121, 123, 126, 130, 136, 160, 165, 166 and 183; 1967, Nos. 1, 2, 7, 16, 37, 57, 61, 69, 99, 141, 164 and 169; and 1968, Nos. 6, 11, 12, 22, 47, 55, 66, 73, 107, 114, 115, 130, 133, 134, 136, 138, 147, 148, 156, 165, and 166; and 1969, Nos. 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 42, 56, 61, 62, 83, 86, 87, 88, 95, 115, 120, 121, 122, 123, 134, 141, 142, 146, 147, 160, 163, 166, 168, 175, 193, 202 and 215.

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THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 1(1.).

Amendments of Part I of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 39.

After Group 87, insert the following group:—
Group 87a
Communications Operator.......................	2,441-2,585-2,729-2,884-3,039- 3,194
Senior Communications Operator..................	3,349-3,504
Supervising Communications Operator..............	3,659
Omit Group 97, insert the following group:—
Group 97
Custodian (Buildings)—
Department of the Interior—
Queensland.............................	2,643-2,730-2,817
New South Wales........................	2,993-3,079-3,167
Victoria—
Commonwealth Centre...................	2,817-2,905-2,993
Other than Commonwealth Centre...........	3,167-3,255-3,372
Central Staff............................	3,838-3,955
Postmaster-General’s Department—
Tasmania................................	2,643-2,730-2,817
Western Australia..........................	2,817-2,905-2,993
Central Staff or Queensland....................	2,993-3,079-3,167
South Australia............................	3,167-3,255-3,372
New South Wales or Victoria...................	3,838-3,955
Department of Supply..........................	3,488-3,605-3,722
Omit Group 118, insert the following group:—
Group 118
Examiner..................................	2,403-2,483-2,563-2,643
Examiner, Grade 1—
Postmaster-General’s Department................	2,222-2,280-2,338-2,407
Department of the Army......................	2,260-2,340-2,420-2,500
Examiner, Grade 2............................	2,381-2,469-2,555-2,643
Senior Examiner, Grade 1.......................	2,643-2,730-2,817
Senior Examiner, Grade 2.......................	2,817-2,905-2,993
Chief Examiner..............................	3,167-3,255
Omit Group 145, insert the following group:—
Group 145
Handyman.................................	2,079-2,137-2,195-2,264
Omit Group 189, insert the following group:—
Group 189
Laundryman................................	2,079-2,137-2,195-2,264
Senior Laundryman...........................	2,410-2,498
Laundry Foreman............................	2,555-2,643
Assistant Laundry Manager......................	2,730-2,817-2,905
Omit Group 190, insert the following group:—
Group 190
Laundry Manager—
Department of Health........................	2,788-2,876-2,964
Repatriation Department—
Queensland or Western Australia..............	3,372-3,488-3,605
New South Wales or Victoria.................	4,306
Omit Group 244, insert the following group:—
Group 244
Movements Officer (Light Transport)...............	3,215-3,303-3,391-3,479

First Schedule—continued

Omit Group 285.
Omit Group 336, insert the following groups:—
Group 336
Supervisor—
Department of Air,
Establishments and General Division.........	3,255-3,341
Group 336a
Supervisor—
Department of Air, Headquarters Support Command.	4,189-4,306-4,423
Omit Group 340.
Omit Group 377, insert the following group:—
Group 377
Postmaster-General’s Department—
Lines School—
Technical Instructor, Grade 1..............	3,890-4,020-4,150-4,280
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 1..........	4,580
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 2..........	5,080
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 3..........	5,480
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 4..........	5,680
Omit Group 383a, insert the following group:—
Group 383a
Trainee Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory)......	3,177
Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory), Grade 1.....	3,325-3,450-3,575-3,700-3,825-3,950-4,075-4,200-4,325
Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory), Grade 2.....	4,444-4,604-4,764
Omit Group 389.
Omit Group 397a, insert the following group:—
Group 397a
Teletype Facilities Control Operator..............	3,814

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 1 (2.).

Amendments of Part II. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 447, insert the following group:—
Group 447
Handicraft Instructress............................	1,892-1,950-2,008-2,067
Omit Group 449, insert the following group:—
Group 449
Laundry Assistant (Female)........................	1,610-1,677-1,735-1,793
Laundress....................................	1,862
Laundry Assistant (Female), Leading Hand..............	1,950
Laundry Forewoman.............................	2,153-2,241
Omit Group 454, insert the following group:—
Group 454
Seamstress...................................	1,649-1,705-1,765-1,821
Senior Seamstress...............................	2,067
Omit Group 457.

THIRD SCHEDULE Regulation 1 (3.).

Amendments of Part III. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit item 31, insert the following item—
31	Laundry Assistant (Female).......	Under 17 years	..		936
		17 years	..		1,063
		18 years	..		1,216
		19 years	..		1,356
		20 years	..		1,484
Omit item 63a, insert the following item:—
63a	Trainee Technical Officer (Buildings).	Under 18 years		1,625	1,492
	Trainee Technical Officer (Engineering)	18 years		1,893	1,704
	Trainee Technical Officer (Science)..	19 years		2,178	1,904
	Trainee Technical Officer (Surveying).	20 years		2,434	2,085

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Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1970, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, were introduced to amend and update the existing regulations governing the Australian Public Service. These regulations were made by the Public Service Board, acting under the authority conferred by the Public Service Act. The enacting body was the Australian Parliament, and the regulations were subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The amendments aimed to refine and clarify various aspects of public service employment, including the classification of roles, salary adjustments, and the updating of occupational groups to reflect changing job functions and responsibilities within the public service sector. The overarching policy objective was to ensure that the public service remains efficient, effective, and responsive to the needs of the government and the public.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, as amended, apply to various Commonwealth public service positions, specifying the salary scales for different roles across various departments and regions. The amendments to the Public Service Regulations outlined in these statutory rules affect the remuneration and classification of public service employees. The changes cover several groups, including Communications Operator, Custodian (Buildings), Examiner, Laundryman, Movements Officer, Supervisor, Technical Instructor, and others. The Regulations apply nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia and affect employees across multiple departments and states, including but not limited to the Department of the Interior, Department of the Army, Department of Health, and Postmaster-General’s Department. The changes include the omission of certain groups and the insertion of new groups with updated salary scales. Notably, the Regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions and apply directly to the roles listed within the amended schedules. Any further application or interpretation of these Regulations may be extended or restricted through additional subordinate instruments or legislative amendments.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of these Regulations, as outlined in the First, Second, and Third Schedules, involve amendments to the Public Service Regulations, focusing on the classification and pay scales of various positions within the public service. Specifically, Regulation 1(1) amends Part I of the First Schedule by omitting certain groups and inserting new groups to reflect updated classifications and pay scales for positions such as Communications Operator, Custodian (Buildings), Examiner, and others. Similarly, Regulation 1(2) amends Part II of the First Schedule, and Regulation 1(3) amends Part III of the First Schedule, each making specific changes to the classification and pay scales for positions such as Handicraft Instructress, Laundry Assistant (Female), and Trainee Technical Officer. These Regulations impose clear obligations on the public service departments and entities governed by them. They must adhere to the updated classifications and pay scales as specified in the amended schedules. This includes ensuring that employees in the newly defined groups are compensated appropriately according to the revised pay scales. Furthermore, departments must manage the transition to these new classifications and ensure that all affected employees are informed and compensated in accordance with the new regulations. The document does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach of these Regulations. However, breaches of public service regulations generally could result in administrative, civil, or criminal penalties depending on the nature and severity of the breach. Such penalties could include fines, disciplinary action against public servants, or other corrective measures deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The exact penalties would be governed by the broader Public Service Act 1922-1968 and other applicable legislation.

Area of Law: Administrative Law; Public Service Law
Instrument: Regulation
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