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STATUTORY RULES

1968 No. 134

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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 eleventh day of October, 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 first day of November, 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.

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Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

First Schedule.

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

Fourth Schedule.

2. 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 7 November 1968.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote to Statutory Rules 1968, No, 66 and see also Statutory Rules 1968, Nos. 66, 73, 107, 114, 115, 130 and 133.

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THE SCHEDULES

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	FIRST SCHEDULE	Regulation 1.

Amendments of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 9
Omit Group 15, insert the following Group:—
Group 15
Assistant Barracks Officer...........................	3,167-3,255-3,372
Omit Group 21A, insert the following Group:—
Group 21a
Assistant (Estimating)..............................	3,004-3,092-3,179
Omit Groups 31 and 32, insert the following Groups:—
Group 31
Assistant (Post-mortem)............................	2,294-2,352-2,410-2,469
Group 32
Assistant (Printing), Grade 1..........................	2,509-2,597-2,685
Assistant (Printing), Grade 2..........................	2,685-2,772-2,859
Assistant (Printing), Grade 3 .........................	2,917-3,004-3,092
Senior Assistant (Printing), Grade 1.....................	2,830-2,917-3,004
Senior Assistant (Printing), Grade 2 ....................	3,033-3,121-3,209
Senior Assistant (Printing), Grade 3.....................	3,296-3,383-3,471
Omit Groups 50 and 51, insert the following Group:—
Group 50
Barracks Officer-
Department of Defence—
Australian Capital Territory.......................	3,167-3,255-3,372
Victoria....................................	3,838-3,955
Omit Group 166
After Group 180, insert the following Group:—
Group 180a
Instructor (Observer), Grade 1........................	3,255-3,372-3,488-3,605-3,722
Instructor (Observer), Grade 2........................	3,845-3,969
Omit Group 199, insert the following Group:—
Group 199
Inspector (Radio Line Plant)..........................	3,975-4,092-4,209-4,326
Line Inspector...................................	3,975-4,092-4,209-4,326
Omit Group 239, insert the following Group:—
Group 239
Motor Driver—
Postmaster-General’s Department.....................	2,242-2,300-2,369-2,428
Other Departments...............................	2,079-2,137-2,195-2,264
Senior Motor Driver...............................	2,381-2,440
Overseer (Transport)...............................	2,555-2,643-2,730
Omit Group 268A, insert the following Group: —
Group 268a
Plumbing Inspector................................	3,725-3,841
Senior Plumbing Inspector...........................	3,958
Omit Group 376
Omit Group 413

The Schedules—continued

	SECOND SCHEDULE	Regulation 2.

Amendments of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 7, insert the following Group:—
Group 7
Airways Surveyor.................................	5,878-6,040 6,205
Senior Airways Surveyor............................	6,636-6,840-7,044
Superintendent—
Flying Unit....................................	8,787
Operational Planning.............................	8,787
Regular Public Transport..........................	8,787
Omit Groups 28 and 29, insert the following Group:—
Group 28
Director, Information and Publicity—
Department of External Territories....................	8,021
Director of Public Relations—
Postmaster-General’s Department.....................	8,021
Director, Trade Publicity—
Department of Trade and Industry.....................	8,471
After Group 50, insert the following Group :—
Group 51
Journalist, Grade B................................	4,747-4,877-5,007
Journalist, Grade A................................	5,790-5,940-6,090
Journalist, Grade Al...............................	6,833-7,121
Senior Editor..................................	7,571
Senior Liaison Officer, Publicity—
Department of Trade and Industry.....................	7,571
Assistant Director, Immigration Publicity.................	7,571
Director of Public Relations—
Other than Department of Defence, Prime Minister’s
Department and Postmaster-General’s Department........	7,571
Department of Defence............................	8,021
Prime Minister’s Department........................	8,021
Assistant Director, Publicity Section—
Department of Trade and Industry.....................	8,021
Assistant Chief Migration Officer (Publicity)...............	8,021
Director, Immigration Publicity........................	8,471
Omit Group 82, insert the following Group:—
Group 82
Superintendent (Operations)—
Other than Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria-
Tasmania...................................	7,936-8,141
Queensland.....................................	8,141-8,346
New South Wales and Victoria-Tasmania.................	8,787

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1968 No. 134 are Regulations made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 by the Public Service Board. These Regulations, approved by the Governor-General on 1 November 1968, aim to amend the existing Public Service Regulations, updating various classifications and remunerations of positions within the Commonwealth public service. The purpose is to ensure that the salary and classification structures remain aligned with the evolving requirements of public service roles and responsibilities. These amendments reflect the need to accurately compensate public servants based on the specific duties and the importance of their positions within different departments.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1968, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, apply to the public service of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations govern various aspects of employment within the public service, including the classification of positions, remuneration, and other employment-related matters. The scope of these regulations extends to the officers and employees of the Commonwealth, including those within the Australian Capital Territory and other specified areas. The regulations have a national reach, applying across all states and territories of Australia, and are applicable to both Commonwealth departments and agencies. There are specific exclusions and exemptions within these regulations, particularly regarding certain groups of employees and their classifications, as detailed in the schedules. The application of the regulations can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which may include further amendments to the schedules detailing classifications and remuneration.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, as set out in the First and Fourth Schedules, involve amendments to the classifications and salary scales for various positions within the public service. These amendments include the introduction of new groups and the replacement of existing ones, as well as changes to the salary ranges for specific roles. For example, the First Schedule introduces new classifications such as "Assistant Barracks Officer" and "Assistant (Printing)" at different grades, while the Fourth Schedule modifies categories like "Airways Surveyor" and "Superintendent" in the Flying Unit, among others (First Schedule, Regulation 1; Fourth Schedule, Regulation 2). These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the Public Service Board, which is responsible for ensuring that the amendments are implemented accurately across various departments and roles. The Board must update the existing classifications to reflect the new salary scales and ensure that all public service employees are appropriately compensated according to their new positions. Additionally, the Regulations require the Board to communicate these changes effectively to relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and compliance within the public service (First Schedule, Regulation 1; Fourth Schedule, Regulation 2). Failure to comply with these Regulations could lead to potential breaches, although the document does not explicitly state any specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, the overarching Public Service Act 1922-1968, under which these Regulations are made, likely includes provisions for penalties in cases of non-compliance. Typically, such breaches could result in civil or administrative penalties, including fines or other corrective actions, depending on the severity and nature of the breach (Public Service Act 1922-1968, relevant sections).

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Licensing & Registration; Compliance Obligations; Enforcement Powers

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