STATUTORY RULES
1969 No.
REGULATION 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 Regulation.
Dated this twenty-fifth day of August, 1969.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
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 20th day of September, 1969.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulations†
Salaries payable to officers of the Second Division.
Regulation 104 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(1.) For the purposes of sub-section (2.) of section 30 of the Act, the rate of annual salary payable to a male officer who occupies an office in the Second Division is whichever of the following rates is appropriate to that office having regard to its classification:—$11,250 $12,430 $13,610 $14,790 $15,970 $17,150,”.
* Notified In the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulation, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 12 and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 12,13,16,17,25,42,56,61,62,83,86,87,88,95 and 115.
Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by W. G. MURRAY at the Government Printing Office, Canberra
20986/69—Price 5c 10/23.8.1969
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1968 was enacted to amend the Public Service Regulations, specifically targeting the salaries payable to officers of the Second Division. This regulation was introduced by the Public Service Board, acting under the authority granted by the Public Service Act 1922-1968. The enacting body, the Public Service Board, sought to ensure that the amendments reflected current remuneration standards for public service officers. The policy objective was to update salary rates to align with the changing economic conditions and maintain fair compensation for public servants within the Second Division. The regulation was subsequently approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, on 20 September 1969, and officially notified in the Commonwealth Gazette.
Scope and Application
The regulation pertains to amendments of the Public Service Regulations, specifically addressing the salaries payable to officers within the Second Division of the public service. It applies to male officers employed in the Second Division and aims to update the annual salary rates based on their respective classifications. The regulation is issued under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, with the Public Service Board enacting it and subsequently receiving approval from the Governor-General. This regulatory instrument operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting federal public service officers. The regulation does not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions but focuses on updating salary provisions for a defined group of public servants. The scope of application is limited to the amendments of the Public Service Regulations concerning salary rates and does not extend to other areas of public service employment or conduct.
Key Provisions
The main operative section of this legislative instrument is Regulation 104, which amends the Public Service Regulations to specify the rate of annual salary for male officers in the Second Division. Sub-regulation (1.) is replaced to detail the salary rates, which range from $11,250 to $17,150, depending on the classification of the officer's office (paragraph 104(1.)). These salary rates must be considered when determining the appropriate remuneration for male officers in the Second Division under section 30 of the Public Service Act 1922-1968.
The Act imposes obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the salaries of male officers in the Second Division are set according to the specified rates. This means that when classifying offices and determining appropriate salaries, the Board must adhere to the rates outlined in the amended regulation. The obligation extends to ensuring that the salary rates are applied consistently across all offices within the Second Division, aligning with their respective classifications.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, while the legislative instrument itself does not explicitly outline penalties for breach, failure to adhere to these salary rates could potentially lead to legal challenges or disputes regarding the remuneration of officers. Under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, there may be administrative or judicial processes to address any discrepancies or disputes arising from non-compliance with the prescribed salary rates. The exact penalties or consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and the applicable laws governing public service administration and employment conditions.