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1979 No. 9

REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulation.

Dated this eighteenth day of January 1979.

Chairman

Commissioner

Commissioner

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulation.

Dated this twenty-fourth day of January 1979.

ZELMAN COWEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Employment and Youth Affairs for and on behalf of the Prime Minister

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 31 February 1979.

10085/79 Cat. No. —Recommended retail price 16/15.1.1979

AMENDMENTS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS*

Camping and lodging allowance

Regulation 89 of the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2) “ $6.30 ” and substituting “ $7.20 ”;

(b) by omitting from sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2) “ $3.50 ” and substituting “ $3.95 ”;

(c) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2) “ $3.80 ” and substituting “ $4.00 ”;

(d) by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (5a) “ $2.55 ” and substituting “ $2.65 ”; and

(e) by omitting from paragraph (d) of sub-regulation (5a) “ $2.55 ” and substituting “ $2.65 ”.

 

* Statutory Rules 1935 No. 18 as amended by Statutory Rules 1935 Nos. 44, 72, 78 and 119; 1936 Nos. 5, 55, 76, 88, 106, 116, 143 and 154; 1937 Nos. 11, 25, 54, 60, 74, 78, 87, 100, 103 and 118; 1938 Nos. 35, 41, 79, 105, 110 and 113; 1939 Nos. 4, 36, 52, 62, 65, 105, 154, 167 and 163; 1940 Nos. 23, 74, 110, 143 and 247; 1941 Nos. 36, 42, 127, 148, 155, 163, 191, 224, 284 and 310; 1942 Nos. 45, 167, 174, 182, 225, 320, 465, 406 and 552; 1943 Nos. 271, 272 and 301; 1944 Nos. 6, 132, 138 and 143; 1945 Nos. 15, 35, 115, 118 and 124; 1946 Nos. 22, 68, 120, 124 and 153; 1947 Nos. 1, 2, 122, 123, 134, 146, 147, 158 and 163; 1948 Nos. 32, 49, 68, 71, 97, 149, 157 and 158; 1949 Nos. 1, 81, 84 and 98; 1950 Nos. 73, 88, 99 and 100; 1951 Nos. 13, 33, 77 and 110; 1952 Nos. 9, 19, 51 and 94; 1953 Nos. 2, 20, 47, 51, 70 and 93; 1954 Nos. 12, 57, 94, 103 and 126; 1955 Nos. 43, 48 and 67; 1956 Nos. 48, 49, 30 and 133; 1957 Nos. 22 and 58; 1958 Nos. 37 and 57; 1959 Nos. 11, 16, 42, 63 and 99; 1960 Nos. 12, 18, 33, 73, 89 and 93; 1961 Nos. 35, 68, 69, 83, 87, 99, 111, 116, 125, 136 and 147; 1962 Nos. 1, 21, 33, 39, 84 and 91; 1963 Nos. 4, 5, 20, 22, 33, 41, 42, 55, 59, 65, 81, 82, 86, 106, 108, 151, 152 and 153; 1964 Nos. 18, 40, 45, 46, 49, 53, 72, 88, 96, 109, 110, 118, 120, 131, 140, 147, 150, 151 and 161; 1965 Nos. 4, 12, 19, 23, 30, 44, 43, 71, 75, 76, 149, 172 and 176; 1966 Nos. 1, 16, 17, 43, 71, 90, 91, 112, 120, 121, 123, 126, 130, 136, 160, 165, 166 and 183; 1967 Nos. 1, 2, 7, 16, 37, 57, 61, 69, 99, 141, 164 and 169; 1968 Nos. 6, 11, 12, 22, 47, 55, 66, 73, 107, 114, 115, 130, 133, 134, 136, 138, 147, 148, 156, 165 and 166; 1969 Nos. 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 42, 56, 61, 02, 83, 86, 87, 88, 95, 115, 120, 121, 122, 123, 134, 141, 142, 146, 147, 160, 163, 166, 168, 175, 193, 202 and 215; 1970 Nos. 7, 13, 14, 19, 29, 42, 57, 58, 81, 85, 86, 93, 110, 111, 125, 128, 129, 137, 141, 147, 148, 149, 163, 164, 181, 183, 198, 199, 206 and 210; 1971 Nos. 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 33, 34, 42, 47, 48, 49, 52, 68, 69, 82, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 111, 124, 133, 146, 147, 150, 159, 161 and 175; 1972 Nos. 14, 26, 53, 132 and 163; 1973 Nos. 32, 34, 37, 46, 47, 73, 87, 113, 166, 176, 184, 265 and 280; 1974 Nos. 5, 15, 16, 51, 73, 98, 99, 119, 135, 143, 149, 168, 169, 204, 223, 242 and 261; 1975 Nos. 17, 18, 33, 54, 72, 132, 159, 174, 184, 194, 212, 217 and 220; 1976 Nos. 17, 18, 71, 95, 96, 116, 152, 153, 154, 155, 167, 178, 180, 182, 229, 231, 248, 300, 302 and 304; 1977 Nos. 9, 12, 15, 57, 62, 74, 75, 94, 119, 194, 195, 212, 222, 245, 257 and 259; and 1978 Nos. 7, 8, 9, 33, 84, 109, 154, 205, 235 and 286.

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Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1979, enacted in 1979, were introduced under the Public Service Act 1922 to provide detailed rules and guidelines for the administration of the public service in Australia. These regulations were made by the Public Service Board, acting under the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, and subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The purpose of these regulations was to ensure effective and efficient management of public service employees, addressing various operational aspects and administrative procedures within the public sector. The regulations aim to support the overarching policy objectives of the Public Service Act, which include ensuring fair employment practices, maintaining high standards of integrity and efficiency, and providing a framework for the proper administration of public service functions.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations, established under the Public Service Act 1922, govern the administration and conduct of the Commonwealth public service. These regulations apply to all officers of the Commonwealth, including members of the Australian Public Service, and their employment terms and conditions. The scope of these regulations is extensive, covering various aspects of public service management, including appointment, promotion, remuneration, leave, and disciplinary actions. The regulations have a national reach as they pertain to the Commonwealth public service across Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in these regulations, though certain provisions may be subject to modifications through subordinate instruments. The Public Service Board has the authority to make amendments to these regulations, which are subject to the approval of the Governor-General. This legislative instrument highlights the amendment of specific allowances related to camping and lodging, demonstrating the Board's ability to adjust financial provisions within the public service framework.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of Statutory Rules 1979 No. 9 involve amendments to the Public Service Regulations, particularly focusing on the camping and lodging allowance (sub-regulation 89). This regulation adjusts the monetary amounts for various allowances to reflect changes in economic conditions or cost of living. Specifically, section 1(a) to (e) amends sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph (a) in sub-regulation (2), paragraph (b) in sub-regulation (2), and paragraphs (c) and (d) in sub-regulation (5a). These changes involve substituting higher amounts for the previous figures listed, ensuring that the updated rates are accurately reflected in the regulations. The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations on the parties or entities they govern include ensuring compliance with the new monetary allowances specified in sub-regulation 89. Public service employees and their respective departments must adhere to these updated rates when processing claims or reimbursements for camping and lodging expenses. This necessitates accurate record-keeping and adherence to the new rates when making any payments related to these allowances. Any breach of these regulations, while not explicitly detailed in the statutory rules, could lead to administrative penalties or disputes over reimbursement claims. Such breaches might result in investigations by the Public Service Board or other relevant authorities. The potential consequences might include financial penalties for non-compliance, although the exact penalties are not specified in the text. Given the nature of public service regulations, penalties could range from fines to corrective actions depending on the severity and frequency of the breach.

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