STATUTORY RULES
1971 No.
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-third day of June, 1971.
Commissioner.
Deputy of a 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 eighth day of July, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Salaries payable to officers of the Third Division.
1. Regulation 105 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting in Table A of sub-regulation (8.), after the words—
“ Library Officer-in-training ”,
the words—
“ Medical Records Officer-in-training ”.
First Schedule.
2.—(1.) Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(2.) Part II. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 459 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“ Group 459 |
Supervisor (Female)— | |
Office of the Public Service Board................. | 3,768-3,917-4,067-4,216 ”. |
Second Schedule.
3. The Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.
Fourth Schedule.
4. Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1971, No. 3, and see also Statutory Rules 1971, Nos. 3, 4, 12, 13 and .
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THE SCHEDULES
FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 2 (1.).
Amendments of Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations
Omit Group 123, insert the following group:— |
Group 123 |
Film Officer— | |
Department of the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts— |
Australian War Memorial................................. | 3,900-3,995 |
National Library of Australia............................... | 4,060-4,187 |
Omit Group 188.
| |
Omit Group 339, insert the following group:— |
Group 339 |
Supervisor— | |
Department of Foreign Affairs............................... | 4,087 |
SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 3,
Amendments of the Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations
Omit item 6. | |
Omit item 16. | |
After item 17a, insert the following item:— |
17b. Preventive Officer .. | 1. He shall, while responsible for the care, training and control of a dog used in the detection of narcotic drugs, be paid an allowance at the rate of $100.00 per annum. |
Omit item 23. | |
Omit item 25. | |
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THIRD SCHEDULE Regulation 4.
Amendments of Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations
Omit Group 23b, insert the following group:— | |
Group 23b |
Dairy Technologist............................... | 7,543-7,856-8,169-8,482 |
Omit Group 79. | |
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Overview
The Public Service Regulations 1971 were introduced under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 by the Public Service Board, acting with the authority delegated by the Parliament of Australia. These regulations were enacted to address the need for adjustments to the salary scales and classifications of various public service positions. The objective was to align the remuneration and roles within the public sector more effectively, ensuring that salaries were commensurate with the responsibilities and skills required for different positions. The Governor-General approved these regulations on 8 July 1971, following the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The changes encompass updates to salary bands, role definitions, and allowances, reflecting the evolving requirements of public service roles and the need to maintain fair and competitive compensation within the federal workforce.
Scope and Application
The Public Service Regulations 1971, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, pertain to officers employed within the Commonwealth public service in Australia. These regulations govern aspects such as salaries, allowances, and classification of positions across various departments and agencies, including the Australian War Memorial, the National Library of Australia, and the Department of Foreign Affairs. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying to all officers within the Commonwealth public service regardless of their location. The regulations include amendments to salary scales and the introduction of new classifications, such as the Medical Records Officer-in-training, the Supervisor (Female) within the Office of the Public Service Board, and the Dairy Technologist. Certain allowances, such as those for Preventive Officers responsible for the care and training of dogs used in narcotics detection, are also outlined. The regulations extend their application through subordinate instruments by amending existing schedules and tables within the Public Service Regulations, thereby updating the classifications and remunerations for various roles within the public service.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations (Regulations 1 to 4) involve amendments to existing Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968. Regulation 1 inserts "Medical Records Officer-in-training" into Table A of sub-regulation 105, suggesting this role now qualifies for certain conditions or allowances applicable to other officers-in-training. Regulation 2 amends Part I of the First Schedule by replacing specific salary groups (123, 188, and 339) with new ones, reflecting updated remuneration scales for certain roles like Film Officers and Supervisors in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Regulation 3 amends the Second Schedule by omitting certain items and inserting a new allowance for a Preventive Officer responsible for a drug detection dog. Regulation 4 amends Part I of the Fourth Schedule by replacing Group 23b with a new salary group for Dairy Technologists.
The obligations imposed by these regulations primarily concern the Public Service Board and the entities it governs, ensuring that the updated salary scales and allowances are correctly implemented and adhered to. The Board must ensure that officers in newly defined roles, such as Medical Records Officers-in-training, are compensated appropriately. Furthermore, the Board is responsible for ensuring that the new salary groups and allowances for roles such as Film Officers, Supervisors, and Dairy Technologists are accurately reflected in the remuneration of affected public service officers.
The regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. However, non-compliance with these regulations could lead to disputes regarding salary and allowances, potentially resulting in legal action from affected officers or entities. The Public Service Board would be responsible for ensuring adherence to the updated regulations, and failure to do so could result in administrative or legal repercussions. While specific penalties are not outlined in these regulations, breaches of public service regulations generally could lead to disciplinary actions against the responsible officers or entities.