Statutory Rules
1976 No. 96
REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1975.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1975, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulation.
Dated this second day of April, 1976.
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 thirteenth day of April, 1976.
John R. Kerr
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Employment and Industrial Relations for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulations†
Broken Hill allowance.
Regulation 103b of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following sub-regulation:—
“ (1) A weekly allowance shall be paid in accordance with the following table in respect of being stationed as an officer at Broken Hill:—
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 20 April 1976.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1976, No. 17 and see also Statutory Rules 1976, Nos. 17, 18 and 71.
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COLUMN 1 | COLUMN 2 | COLUMN 3 | COLUMN 4 | COLUMN 5 |
Item No. | Description of the officer at the time to which the allowance entitlement relates | Allowance entitlement per week in respect of time in period 1 January 1974 (inclusive) to 29 September 1974 (inclusive) | Allowance entitlement per week in respect of time in period 30 September 1974 (inclusive.) to 30 June 1975 (inclusive) | Allowance entitlement per week in respect of time in a period after 30 June 1975 |
| | $ | $ | $ |
1 | Male officer when over the age of 21 years or when a person is dependent on him for support | 8.40 | 8.40 | 8.40 |
2 | Any other male officer.......... | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
3 | Female officer when over the age of 21 years or when a person is dependent on her for support | 7.00 | 7.70 | 8.40 |
4 | Any other female officer......... | 3.50 | 3.85 | 4.20”. |
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Overview
The Public Service Regulations Amendment (Broken Hill Allowance) Regulation 1976 was enacted to amend the Public Service Regulations concerning allowances for officers stationed at Broken Hill. This legislative instrument was created under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1975 and was made by the Public Service Board, subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The primary purpose of this regulation is to adjust the weekly allowance payable to officers based on their age, gender, and dependent status, effective from specific dates in 1974 and 1975. By providing updated rates, the regulation aims to ensure that officers receive appropriate compensation for their service in a remote location, thereby addressing any gaps in allowance structures that may have existed prior to this amendment.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 96, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1975, amends the Public Service Regulations specifically regarding the allowance payable to officers stationed at Broken Hill. This regulation applies to public service officers who are stationed at Broken Hill, with specific allowances varying based on their age, gender, and whether they have dependents. The regulation sets out detailed allowances for different categories of officers over various periods, from 1 January 1974 to periods after 30 June 1975. The allowances are adjusted in accordance with the recommended retail price at specified dates. This regulation is a Commonwealth instrument and applies across Australia, impacting public service officers within the federal jurisdiction. There are no explicit exclusions or thresholds mentioned in the regulation itself, but its application is limited to officers stationed at Broken Hill. The regulation may be further refined or expanded through additional subordinate instruments issued under the authority of the Public Service Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation amend Regulation 103b of the Public Service Regulations. Specifically, it revises the weekly allowance paid to officers stationed at Broken Hill, effective from various dates in 1974 and 1975. This amendment introduces different allowance rates based on the officer's gender and age, as well as whether they have dependents (sections 1 and 2). For instance, a male officer over 21 years of age or with dependents is entitled to an allowance of $8.40 per week, while any other male officer is entitled to $4.20 per week. Similarly, female officers over 21 years of age or with dependents are entitled to $8.40 per week, whereas other female officers are entitled to $4.20 per week (section 3).
The obligations imposed by this regulation are primarily on the Public Service Board, which must ensure that the correct weekly allowances are paid to officers stationed at Broken Hill in accordance with the specified rates. The Board must review and adjust the allowance rates as of the effective dates mentioned in the regulation. This involves updating the records and payment systems to reflect the new rates, and ensuring that officers are informed of these changes and receive the correct allowances.
The regulation does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, but it is implied that failure to adhere to the prescribed allowance rates could lead to legal ramifications under the Public Service Act 1922-1975. Any breaches of the allowance provisions could potentially result in disciplinary action against officers or officials responsible for implementing the regulation. However, the precise nature of these penalties would depend on the broader framework of the Public Service Act and any related case law or regulations.