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1969 No. 83

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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 eighth day of May, 1969.

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-second day of May, 1969.

PAUL HASLUCK

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. Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

Fourth Schedule.

2. Part I. of 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 29 May 1969.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 12, and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 12, 13, 16 and 17.

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THE SCHEDULES

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FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 1.

Amendments of Part I. of the First Schedule of the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 61, insert the following Group:—
Group 61
Bookbinder—
Department of the Treasury—
Canberra.................................	2,264-2,323-2,381
Darwin..................................	3,058-3,145-3,233
Omit Group 75, insert the following Group:—
Group 75
Carpenter..................................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Carpenter, Grade 1.......................	3,086-3,174
Senior Carpenter, Grade 2.......................	3,286
Foreman Carpenter, Grade 1......................	3,808-3,931
Foreman Carpenter, Grade 2—
Postmaster-General’s Department.................	4,178-4,301-4,424-4,547
Other Departments...........................	4,054- 4,178
Foreman Carpenter, Grade 3—
Postmaster-General’s Department.................	4,671-4,794-4,917
Other Departments...........................	4,301-4,424-4,547
Omit Group 88a, insert the following Group:—
Group 88a
Compositor—Darwin..........................	3,058-3,145-3,233
Omit Group 118, insert the following Group:—
Group 118
Examiner..................................	2,260-2,340-2,420-2,500
Examiner, Grade 1—
Postmaster-General’s Department.................	2,222-2,280-2,338-2,407
Department of the Army.......................	2,260-2,340-2,420-2,500
Examiner, Grade 2............................	2,381-2,469-2,555-2,643
Senior Examiner, Grade 1.......................	2,643-2,730-2,817
Senior Examiner, Grade 2.......................	2,817-2,905-2,993
Chief Examiner..............................	3,167-3,255
Supervising Examiner..........................	3,488-3,605-3,722
Omit Group 193, insert the following Group:—
Group 193
Letterpress Machinist—Darwin...................	3,058-3,145-3,233
Omit Group 201, insert the following Group:—
Group 201
Linotype Operator—Darwin......................	3,314-3,401-3,489
Omit Group 213, insert the following Group:—
Group 213
Maintenance Man.............................	3,000
After Group 247, insert the following Group:—
Group 247a
Nursing Superintendent, Grade 1...................	4,094
Nursing Superintendent, Grade 2...................	4,402
Nursing Superintendent, Grade 3...................	4,709
Nursing Superintendent, Grade 4...................	5,017
Nursing Superintendent, Grade 5...................	5,324
Nursing Superintendent, Grade 6...................	5,888
Nursing Superintendent, Grade 7...................	6,452

First Schedule—continued

Omit Group 250, insert the following Group:—
Group 250
Officer-in-charge—
Department of the Treasury—Darwin..............	3,770-3,857-3,945
Omit Group 257, insert the following Group:—
Group 257
Painter....................................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Painter, Grade 1.........................	3,086-3,174
Senior Painter, Grade 2.........................	3,286
After Group 259, insert the following Group:—
Group 259a
Pastoral Inspector.............................	4,248-4,365-4,482
Omit Group 268, insert the following Group:—
Group 268
Plumber...................................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Plumber, Grade 1........................	3,086-3,174
Omit Group 322, insert the following Group:—
Group 322
Signwriter..................................	2,650-2,738-2,826-2,913
Senior Painter and Signwriter, Grade 1...............	3,086-3,174
Senior Signwriter, Grade 1.......................	3,086-3,174
Senior Signwriter, Grade 2.......................	3,286

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SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

Amendment of Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 6, insert the following Group:—
Group 6
Airport Manager, Bankstown.....................	5,221-5,385-5,550
Airport Manager, Moorabbin.....................	5,221-5,385-5,550
Airport Manager, Hobart........................	5,550-5,713-5,878
Airport Manager, Launceston.....................	5,550-5,713-5,878
Airport Manager, Townsville.....................	5,550-5,713-5,878
Airport Manager, Adelaide.......................	5,878-6,040-6,205
Airport Manager, Brisbane.......................	5,878-6,040-6,205
Airport Manager, Canberra......................	5,878-6,040-6,205
Airport Manager, Essendon......................	5,878-6,040-6,205
Airport Manager, Perth.........................	5,878-6,040-6,205
Airport Manager, Port Moresby...................	5,878-6,040-6,205
Airport Manager, Darwin........................	6,225-6,431-6,636
Airport Manager, Melbourne.....................	6,636-6,840-7,044
Airport Manager, Sydney........................	6,636-6,840-7,044

Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by W. G. Murray at the
Government Printing Office, Canberra

Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1969, enacted under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, were introduced to provide detailed rules governing the employment conditions and classifications of public service employees. These regulations were formulated by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The objective of these regulations was to establish a structured and consistent framework for managing the workforce within various government departments, ensuring that roles and responsibilities were clearly defined and appropriately compensated. This legislative instrument aimed to address administrative and operational gaps within the public service, ensuring efficient and effective governance by establishing clear guidelines for the classification and remuneration of various positions.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1969, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, apply to the officers and employees of the Commonwealth public service, including those in specified departments and locations. The regulations govern various aspects of public service employment, such as classification and remuneration, and are applicable across the Commonwealth. The regulations include amendments to the First and Fourth Schedules, which outline job classifications and associated salary ranges for various positions within the public service, such as bookbinders, carpenters, compositors, examiners, letterpress machinists, linotype operators, maintenance men, nursing superintendents, officers-in-charge, painters, pastoral inspectors, plumbers, and signwriters. These amendments provide updated salary scales and job classifications for these roles. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and their application extends to subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, as amended, include detailed changes to the salary scales and classifications of various positions within the public service. The First Schedule (Regulation 1) replaces existing groups with new ones, such as Group 61 for Bookbinders, Group 75 for Carpenters, Group 88a for Compositors, and so forth, specifying salary scales for each position in different departments and locations. The Fourth Schedule (Regulation 2) similarly updates the classification and pay scales for Airport Managers across various airports in Australia. These changes are designed to align the public service remuneration with current market standards and operational needs. The regulations impose clear obligations on the public service departments to adhere to the new salary scales and classifications. Departments must ensure that employees are compensated according to the new scales, which include specific grade levels and corresponding salary bands. This includes updating internal payroll systems, ensuring that new hires are offered positions based on the new scales, and retroactively adjusting salaries where necessary to comply with the new regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in legal consequences. While the document does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, it can be inferred that breaches could lead to disciplinary actions against both the public service departments and individual employees. Non-compliance with salary scales might result in financial discrepancies, which could be subject to audit and correction. Additionally, departments might face administrative penalties or be required to rectify any pay discrepancies retroactively, potentially leading to financial liabilities or reputational damage.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Repeal & Amendment; Licensing & Registration; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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