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STATUTORY RULES

1968 No. 114

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 twenty-second day of August, 1968.

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 twenty-sixth day of September, 1968.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

B. M. SNEDDEN

Minister of State for Immigration for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

Reimbursement of fares— remote districts.

1. Regulation 98 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulations (1.), (7a.) and (8.) the words and figures “ sub-regulation (6.) of regulation 49 ” and inserting in their stead the word and figure “ regulation 49a ”.

Reimbursement of fares—children attending school outside isolated districts.

2. Regulation 98aaa of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (9.) the words and figures “ sub-regulation (6.) of regulation 49 ” and inserting in their stead the word and figure “ regulation 49a ”.

Allowance in lieu of recreation leave in certain circumstances.

3. Regulation 99a of the Public Service Regulations is repealed.

First Schedule.

4. The First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

Fourth Schedule.

5. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 3 October 1968.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18. as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnotes to Statutory Rules 1968, No. 11, and see also Statutory Rules 1968, Nos. 6, 11, 12, 22, 47, 55, 66, 73 and 107.

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THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 4.

AMENDMENTS OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS

Omit Group 25, insert the following Group:—

Group 25
Assistant Manager—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration..............	2,381-2,469-2,555
Omit Group 78, insert the following Group:—
Group 78
Catering Manager—
Repatriation Department—
Queensland and South Australia................	3,343-3,458-3,575
Victoria................................	3,605-3,722-3,838
New South Wales.........................	3,838-3,955-4,072
Department of Health.........................	3,343-3,458-3,575
Omit Group 97, insert the following Group:—
Group 97
Custodian (Buildings)..........................
Department of the Interior—
Queensland.............................	2,469-2,555-2,643
New South Wales.........................	2,730-2,817-2,905
Central Staff.............................	2,817-2,905-2,993
Victoria................................	3,196-3,313-3,430
Postmaster-General’s Department—
Tasmania...............................	2,469-2,555-2,643
Western Australia.........................	2,585-2,672-2,759
Queensland.............................	2,730-2,817-2,905
South Australia...........................	2,905-2,993-3,079
New South Wales and Victoria................	3,284-3,401-3,517
Department of Supply........................	2,905-2,993-3,079
Omit Groups 157 and 158, insert the following Groups:—
Group 157
Inspector—
Department of Education and Science..............	2,934-3,022-3,109-3,196
Department of Customs and Excise—
Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia...	3,838-3,955-4,072
New South Wales and Victoria................	4,072-4,189-4,306
Group 158
Department of the Interior—
Community Services Section—
Inspector..............................	2,527-2,614-2,700-2,788-2,876- 2,964
Superintendent..........................	3,663-3,780-3,897-4,014
Omit Group 159a, insert the following Group:—
Group 159a
Inspector—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration—
Local Government and Community Services Branch	2,527-2,614-2,700-2,788-2,876- 2,964

First Schedule—continued

Omit Groups 167 and 168, insert the following Groups:—
Group 167
Inspector (Orchards and Fruit)....................	2,700-2,788-2,876-2,964-3,051
Senior Inspector (Orchards and Fruit)...............	3,226
Group 168
Inspector (Property)—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration.............	3,079-3,167-3,255
South Australia.........................	3,079-3,167-3,255
Central Staff...........................	3,226-3,343-3,458
Omit Group 187, insert the following Group:—
Group 187
Labourer..................................	1,827-1,885-1,952-2,012
Senior Labourer, Grade 1.......................	2,137
Senior Labourer, Grade 2.......................	2,352
Omit Group 216, insert the following Group:—
Group 216
Manager—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration.............	2,527-2,614-2,700-2,788-2,876
Omit Group 241, insert the following Group:—
Group 241
Motor Mechanic.............................	2,264-2,352-2,440-2,527
Senior Motor Mechanic, Grade 1..................	2,700-2,788
Foreman Mechanic (Motor Repair), Grade 1..........	3,398-3,521
Foreman Mechanic (Motor Repair), Grade 2—
Department of Civil Aviation..................	3,768-3,891-4,014-4,137
Department of the Interior—
Central Staff...........................	3,768-3,891-4,014-4,137
Northern Territory Administration.............	3,644-3,768
Postmaster-General’s Department...............	3,768-3,891-4,014-4,137
Other Departments.........................	3,644-3,768
Foreman Mechanic (Motor Repair), Grade 3—
Department of Civil Aviation..................	4,261-4,384-4,507
Postmaster-General’s Department...............	4,261-4,384-4,507
Other Departments.........................	3,891-4,014-4,137
Workshop Supervisor (Mechanical Aids), Grade 1......	3,768-3,891-4,014-4,137
Workshop Supervisor (Mechanical Aids), Grade 2......	4,261-4,384-4,507
Omit Group 243, insert the following Group:—
Group 243
Movements Officer (Heavy Transport)—
New South Wales..........................	3,372-3,488
Victoria and Australian Capital Territory...........	3,546-3,663
Omit Group 334, insert the following Group:—
Group 334
Superintendent—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration.............	3,897-4,014-4,131-4,248
Omit Group 339, insert the following Group:—
Group 339
Supervisor—
Department of the Interior—
Territories Division.......................	2,817-2,905
Omit Group 341, insert the following Group:—
Group 341
Supervisor—
Department of the Interior—
Land and Property Division.................	2,847-2,934-3,022

First Schedule—continued

Omit Groups 351, 351a and 352, insert the following Groups:—
Group 351
Supervisor—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration—
Animal Industry and Agriculture Branch......	2,700-2,788-2,876-2,964
Group 351a
Supervisor—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration—
Local Government and Community Services Branch	3,022-3,109-3,196-3,284
Group 352
Supervisor—
Department of the Interior—
Northern Territory Administration—
Water Resources Branch.................	3,780-3,897-4,014
Omit Group 389, insert the following Group:—
Group 389
Australian Broadcasting Control Board—
Supervising Technician (Telecommunications), Grade 1	4,023-4,269
Omit Group 409.
Omit Group 424.

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 5.

AMENDMENTS OF THE FOURTH SCHEDULE TO THE

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS

Omit Group 23, insert the following Group:—
Group 23
Dairy Exports Standards Officer, Grade 1...........	3,486-3,661-3,836-4,010-4,185-4,359
Dairy Exports Standards Officer, Grade 2...........	4,533-4,707-4,882-5,056
Dairy Exports Standards Officer, Grade 3...........	5,283-5,508-5,733
Supervising Dairy Exports Standards Officer.........	5,958-6,184
Chief Dairy Exports Standards Officer.............	6,431-6,676
After Group 26, insert the following Group:—
Group 26a
Deputy Commissioner of Police.................	7,726-8,026
Omit Group 52, insert the following Group:—
Group 52
Land Surveyor, Class 1.......................	3,170-3,470-3,762-4,055-4,347-4,640-4,931-5,223-5,516-5,807
Land Surveyor, Class 2.......................	6,021-6,237-6,453-6,668
Land Surveyor, Class 3.......................	6,923-7,173-7,426
Assistant Surveyor-General....................	7,697-7,971-8,246
Surveyor-General, Northern Territory Administration, Department of the Interior	7,697-7,971-8,246
Omit Group 83, insert the following Group:—
Group 83
Supervisor of Departmental Aircraft...............	6,098-6,298-6,498

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1968 No. 114, titled "Regulations Under the Public Service Act 1922-1968," were enacted to amend existing regulations concerning various aspects of public service employment, including fare reimbursement, allowances, and classification of positions. These regulations were made by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The purpose of these regulations was to update and refine the administrative framework governing public service conditions and benefits, ensuring they align with the evolving needs of the public service sector. The objective of the policy is to maintain effective and efficient public service operations by providing clear guidelines on employee entitlements and classifications. The regulations cover several specific areas such as the reimbursement of travel expenses for employees in remote districts, allowances for children attending school outside isolated districts, and adjustments to allowances in lieu of recreation leave. These amendments aim to address inconsistencies and gaps in the existing regulatory framework, ensuring fairness and clarity in public service employment practices.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 apply to the public service in the Commonwealth of Australia, including all officers, servants, and employees of the Commonwealth. The scope of these Regulations encompasses various amendments to existing provisions within the Public Service Regulations, primarily focusing on adjustments to remuneration and allowances for certain positions across different departments and territories. The amendments apply nationally, affecting public servants employed in various states and territories. Notably, the Regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, and their application is comprehensive across the public service. The Regulations extend their application through the amendment of specific sub-regulations and the introduction of new groups, thereby affecting a wide range of public service roles and their associated pay scales.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of the Regulations Under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 (Statutory Rules 1968 No. 114) primarily focus on amendments to the existing Public Service Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 1 amends Regulation 98 by substituting references to regulation 49 with regulation 49a in sub-regulations (1.), (7a.), and (8.). Regulation 2 similarly modifies Regulation 98aaa by replacing references to sub-regulation (6.) of regulation 49 with regulation 49a in sub-regulation (9.). Regulation 3 repeals Regulation 99a, which previously dealt with allowances in lieu of recreation leave under certain circumstances. The First and Fourth Schedules to the Public Service Regulations are also amended to reflect these changes. These Regulations impose several obligations on the parties governed by them. Public servants and other employees of the Commonwealth are required to adhere to the new remuneration scales and classifications as outlined in the amended schedules. For example, employees in specific roles such as Assistant Managers in the Department of the Interior, or Dairy Exports Standards Officers, will now be compensated according to the updated salary bands provided in the schedules. Additionally, the amendments to Regulation 98 and Regulation 98aaa affect the criteria and calculations for reimbursement of fares for employees living in remote districts or those with children attending school outside isolated districts, now referencing regulation 49a instead of regulation 49. Failure to comply with these Regulations could result in various consequences, though specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed in the text provided. Generally, non-compliance with public service regulations can lead to disciplinary actions, including but not limited to, reprimands, fines, or even termination of employment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the internal policies and procedures of the relevant department or agency.

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