STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 131.
REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1964.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1964, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulation.
Dated this thirtieth day of September, 1964.
F. H. WHEELER
Chairman.
K. E. GRAINGER
Commissioner.
J. E. COLLINGS
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 Regulation.
Dated this twenty-second day of October, 1964.
E. W. WOODWARD
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
J. G. GORTON
Minister of State for Works for and on behalf of the
Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulations.†
Fourth Schedule.
The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following Part:—
PART 47: PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS.
194 | Pre-School Teacher ............. | £980–£1,040–£1,100–£1,160–£1,220–£1,280–£1,340–£1,400 |
195 | Assistant Pre-School Officer ....... | £1,460–£1,520–£1,580–£1,640 |
196 | Pre-School Officer ............. | £1,760–£1,820–£1,880–£1,940 |
* Notified in Commonwealth Gazette on 29th October, 1964.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1964, No. 18, and see also Statutory Rules 1964, Nos. 18, 40, 45, 49, 53, 88, 96, 109, 110, 118 and 129.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1964 No. 131, which were enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, aim to address the need for updated regulations governing the remuneration of pre-school teachers within the public service. This legislative instrument was created by the Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, and was subsequently approved by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary policy objective of this regulation is to provide clear and structured salary scales for pre-school teachers, thereby ensuring fair compensation and fostering consistency within the public service. By amending the existing Public Service Regulations, this instrument introduces specific remuneration brackets for various pre-school teaching positions, enhancing the regulatory framework to meet contemporary requirements.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 131, under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, pertains specifically to the amendment of the Public Service Regulations, establishing specific salary scales for pre-school teachers within the Commonwealth's public service framework. This regulation applies to individuals holding the positions of Pre-School Teacher, Assistant Pre-School Officer, and Pre-School Officer within the public service of the Commonwealth. The geographic reach of this legislation is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all territories and states within the national jurisdiction. The regulation sets forth specific salary brackets for these positions, ranging from £980 to £1,940, ensuring consistent remuneration standards across the public service. Notably, the regulation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, suggesting that the outlined salary scales apply universally to all individuals in the specified roles within the Commonwealth public service. The application of this regulation may be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments, which are not detailed in the provided text.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Statutory Rule, specifically Part 47 of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations, introduce new salary scales for various pre-school teaching positions. Section 194 establishes a salary range for Pre-School Teachers, from £980 to £1,400. Section 195 sets out the salary range for Assistant Pre-School Officers, from £1,460 to £1,640. Section 196 outlines the salary range for Pre-School Officers, from £1,760 to £1,940. These sections collectively aim to define the remuneration for these positions within the public service.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these sections are primarily financial and administrative in nature. The Public Service Board, which is acting under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1964, must ensure that the salaries for these positions are correctly implemented and maintained within the specified ranges. The Board must also ensure that these salaries are in line with the overall framework of the Public Service Regulations, and that they are approved and gazetted appropriately.
In terms of potential breaches and consequences, while the statutory rule itself does not specify penalties or offences, breaches of the Public Service Regulations generally could lead to disciplinary actions. If the Public Service Board fails to correctly implement these salary scales or if there are discrepancies in the remuneration of these positions, it could result in administrative consequences for the Board and possibly for the individuals involved. The precise nature of these consequences would depend on the specifics of any breach and the internal policies and procedures of the public service.
Additionally, there are broader legal consequences if the regulation is not followed. Breaches of statutory rules can lead to legal action being taken against the Public Service Board or the government, potentially resulting in court orders to correct the issue or impose fines. The maximum penalties, however, are not detailed in this particular statutory rule but would be outlined in the Public Service Act 1922-1964 and related legislation.
Overall, this statutory rule is a specific amendment to the existing Public Service Regulations, aimed at ensuring that pre-school teaching positions are compensated fairly within the public service framework.