Public Service Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 147, issued under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, were enacted by the Public Service Board with the intention of amending the Public Service Regulations. These regulations came into operation on the first of July 1973 and were subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The objective of these regulations was to modify the conditions for transfer or promotion from the Fourth Division to the Third Division by amending Regulation 112 of the Public Service Regulations. The specific change involved the removal of certain words from the table in sub-regulation (1a) regarding the leaving examination and grade requirements. This amendment aimed to ensure that officers who held the appropriate educational qualifications on June 30, 1973, would continue to meet the criteria for transfer or promotion under the amended regulation.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 144, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, detail amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These regulations govern the conditions under which officers may be transferred or promoted from the Fourth Division to the Third Division within the Commonwealth public service. Specifically, the amendment omits certain criteria related to leaving examinations from the conditions outlined in regulation 112. This change applies to officers who have been continuously employed since 30 June 1973 and who held the appropriate educational qualifications on that date. The regulations come into effect on 1 July 1973 and are subject to the approval of the Governor-General, which was granted on 16 February 1973. The regulations apply nationally across the Commonwealth and are intended to streamline the conditions for transfer or promotion within the public service. There are no specific exclusions or thresholds noted in these regulations, and any further application or interpretation may be provided through subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, particularly those made on 26th January 1973, include several key provisions. One of the main operative sections, Section 1, specifies that these Regulations will come into operation on the first day of July 1973. Section 2 modifies Regulation 112 of the Public Service Regulations by removing specific references to leaving examinations held before the year 1966 from a particular table. It also ensures that an officer who was continuously employed since 30th June 1973, and held the required educational qualifications for transfer or promotion to the Third Division on that date, will continue to hold those qualifications under the amended regulation. These Regulations impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties they govern. For instance, they require adherence to the amended conditions for transfer or promotion from the Fourth Division to the Third Division, which now exclude references to leaving examinations held before 1966. This amendment impacts the eligibility criteria for officers seeking to move up in their career within the public service structure. Furthermore, the Regulations ensure that officers who meet the educational criteria as of 30th June 1973 will retain their eligibility under the amended terms. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in legal consequences. Although the specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance are not detailed within the provided text, it is implied that the Public Service Act 1922-1972 would provide the framework for addressing breaches. In general, non-compliance with regulations governing public service conditions could lead to disciplinary actions, including potential termination of employment or other penalties as prescribed by the Act. Given the authority of the Public Service Board and the approval by the Governor-General, any breach of these Regulations would likely be taken seriously, with the potential for significant repercussions for the parties involved.