STATUTORY RULES
1967 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1967.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1967, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-first day of November, 1967.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
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 thirtieth day of November, 1967.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
B. M. SNEDDEN
Minister of State for Immigration
for and on behalf of the
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Fourth Schedule.
1. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 24 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
Group 24 |
District Registrar, High Court of Australia, New South Wales .... | 7,990–8,275–8,560 |
Deputy Registrar, High Court of Australia, Victoria ........... | 6,595–6,880–7,165 |
Deputy Registrar, High Court of Australia, New South Wales .... | 3,392–3,511–3,630–3,749–4,170–4,755–5,040–5,325–5,610–5,895–6,180 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1967.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote to Statutory Rules 1967, No. 1 and see also Statutory Rules 1967, Nos. 1, 2, 7, 16, 37, 57, 61, 69 and
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Registrar in Bankruptcy, New South Wales............ | 7,990–8,275–8,560 |
Registrar in Bankruptcy, Victoria.................. | 7,990–8,275–8,560 |
Registrar in Bankruptcy, Queensland................ | 6,595–6,880–7,165 |
Registrar in Bankruptcy, South Australia............. | 6,595–6,880–7,165 |
Registrar in Bankruptcy, Western Australia............ | 6,595–6,880–7,165 |
Registrar in Bankruptcy, Tasmania................. | 3,392–3,511–3,630–3,749–4,170–4,755–5,040–5,325–5,610–5,895–6,180 |
Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, New South Wales....... | 6,595–6,880–7,165 |
Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, Victoria............. | 6,595–6,880–7,165 |
Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, Queensland........... | 3,392–3,511–3,630–3,749–4,170–4,755–5,040–5,325–5,610–5,895–6,180 |
Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, South Australia........ | 3,392–3,511–3,630–3,749–4,170–4,755–5,040–5,325–5,610–5,895–6,180 |
Fourth Schedule.
2. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 53 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
Group 53 |
Legal Officer.................................... | 3,392–3,511–3,630–3,749–4,170–4,755–5,040–5,325–5,610–5,895–6,180 |
Senior Legal Officer................................ | 6,595–6,880–7,165 |
Principal Legal Officer.............................. | 7,990–8,275–8,560 |
Fifth Schedule.
3. The Fifth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph 2 of Part II. the words " class degree " and inserting in their stead the words " class of degree ".
Fifth Schedule.
4. The Fifth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in paragraph 2 of Part II. and inserting in its stead the following table:—
First Column | Second Column | Third Column | Fourth Column |
Item No. | Class of Degrees | Male Officer | Female Officer |
| | $ | $ |
1 | Degrees of Bachelor with First or Second Class Honours, or higher degrees | 3,850 | 3,422 |
2 | Degrees of Bachelor (not being degrees with First or Second Class Honours) the courses of study for which arc four years or longer | 3,550 | 3,122 |
3 | Degrees of Bachelor (not being degrees with First or Second Class Honours) the courses of study for which are three years | 3,300 | 2,872 |
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 154, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1967, were introduced by the Public Service Board with the approval of the Governor-General to address the need for amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These regulations specifically revise the salary scales for various public service positions, including District Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Registrars in Bankruptcy, Deputy Registrars in Bankruptcy, and Legal Officers across different states and territories in Australia. The amendments aim to update and standardise the remuneration for these roles, reflecting changes in the public service structure and responsibilities. The objective is to ensure that public service employees are compensated appropriately for their duties and qualifications, thereby maintaining an effective and efficient public service system.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 154, Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1967, are made by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General. These Regulations amend the Public Service Regulations, primarily affecting salary classifications for various positions within the public service, including roles such as District Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Registrars in Bankruptcy, Deputy Registrars in Bankruptcy, and Legal Officers. The geographic scope of these regulations applies nationally across the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting public service personnel across multiple states and territories. The amendments pertain specifically to salary adjustments and classifications within the public service, with no exclusions or exemptions noted in the legislative instrument. The Regulations extend the application of the Public Service Act by providing detailed salary scales for the specified positions, ensuring consistency and fairness in remuneration across different roles and locations.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1967 focus on amending the Fourth Schedule, which lists various positions within the public service and their respective salary scales. Specifically, Group 24 has been replaced with a new list of positions such as District Registrar, High Court of Australia, and Registrar in Bankruptcy for different states, along with their respective pay grades (paragraph 1). Additionally, Group 53 has been updated to include positions like Legal Officer, Senior Legal Officer, and Principal Legal Officer, also with their pay grades (paragraph 2). The Fifth Schedule has been altered to modify the classification of degrees required for certain positions, and a new table has been inserted to detail the salary scales based on the class of degrees (paragraphs 3 and 4).
These regulations impose specific obligations on the entities they govern by establishing clear salary scales for various public service positions. The updated Fourth Schedule ensures that the compensation for roles such as District Registrar, Registrar in Bankruptcy, Legal Officer, and others are explicitly defined, providing transparency and consistency in remuneration. Furthermore, the amendments to the Fifth Schedule ensure that the educational requirements and corresponding salary scales for positions are clearly outlined, ensuring that appointments are made based on merit and qualifications.
Any breaches of these regulations, if they were to occur, could potentially lead to legal consequences. However, the specific text does not detail offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. Given the nature of these regulations, any non-compliance might result in administrative actions, such as investigations by the Public Service Board or other relevant authorities, to ensure adherence to the prescribed salary scales and educational requirements. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would depend on the specific nature of the breach and any relevant legislation governing public service conduct and compliance.