STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 49.
REGULATIONS 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 Regulations.
Dated this twenty-fourth day of March, 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 Regulations.
Dated this third day of April, 1964.
DE L'ISLE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
J. G. GORTON
Minister of State for Works for and
on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations.†
Fourth Schedule.
1. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after Part 12 the following Part:—
Part 12a: Construction Managers.
43a | Construction Manager, Department of Works, Western Australia | £3,304–£3,426–£3,548 |
43b | Construction Manager, Department of Works (other than Construction Manager, Department of Works, Western Australia) | £3,700–£3,832–£3,964 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 9th April, 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 and 46.
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Fourth Schedule.
2. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following Part:—
Part 34: Veterinary Officers.
131 | Veterinary Officer, Class 1 .................... | £1,720–£1,870–£2,020–£2,190–£2,360–£2,540–£2,720 |
132 | Veterinary Officer, Class 2.................... | £2,840–£2,960–£3,080–£3,200 |
133 | Veterinary Officer, Class 3....................... | £3,320–£3,440–£3,560 |
134 | Veterinary Officer, Class 4....................... | £3,690–£3,820–£3,950 |
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 49, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, were enacted to address the need for amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These regulations were created to formalise the salary scales and positions within the public service, particularly focusing on new roles such as Construction Managers in the Department of Works and Veterinary Officers across different classes. The Public Service Board, acting with the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, introduced these amendments, which were subsequently approved by the Governor-General, ensuring the updated regulations align with the evolving needs of public service roles. This legislative instrument was designed to provide clarity and structure to the remuneration and classification of specific positions within the public sector, thereby enhancing the efficiency and administration of public service roles.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, approved by the Governor-General, outline specific amendments to the Public Service Regulations, particularly focusing on the remuneration of certain positions within the public service. These regulations apply to individuals occupying designated roles within the Commonwealth public service, specifically targeting positions such as Construction Managers within the Department of Works, differentiated between Western Australia and other regions, and Veterinary Officers classified into four distinct classes. The regulations set forth the salary scales for these positions, thereby ensuring consistent and equitable remuneration across the public service. The scope of the regulations is confined to the Commonwealth, applying to public service officers employed in various capacities across Australia, under the purview of the Commonwealth Government. The regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, but rather provide a detailed framework for salary structures within the delineated roles. Additionally, these regulations may be further extended or specified through subordinate instruments, which could provide more detailed operational guidelines or additional classifications.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, as amended, introduce new provisions relating to salary scales for certain positions within the Public Service. Specifically, Part 12a of the Fourth Schedule establishes salary brackets for Construction Managers in the Department of Works, with distinct scales for those in Western Australia and elsewhere (Section 43a and 43b). Similarly, Part 34 introduces salary scales for Veterinary Officers, categorised into four classes, each with its own specified pay range (Section 131 to 134). These provisions provide clear guidelines for remuneration based on the role and location.
These Regulations impose clear obligations on the Public Service Board and the respective departments to adhere to the specified salary scales for Construction Managers and Veterinary Officers. The Board is mandated to ensure that these roles are compensated in accordance with the outlined pay brackets, which reflects the legislative intent to standardise and formalise remuneration within these specific positions. Additionally, departments must ensure that employees in these roles are appropriately classified and compensated according to the new provisions.
Breaches of these Regulations could lead to legal consequences. Although the document does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, under the broader Public Service Act, failure to adhere to prescribed regulations could result in disciplinary actions against public servants, including potential termination of employment. Furthermore, departments found to be in non-compliance might face administrative scrutiny or financial penalties as a result of not adhering to the approved salary structures.