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STATUTORY RULES

1968 No. 165

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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 ninth day of December, 1968.

F. H. WHEELER

Chairman.

J. E. COLLINGS

Commissioner.

A. B. McFARLANE

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 nineteenth day of December, 1968.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

MALCOLM FRASER
Minister of State for Education and Science
for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

First Schedule.

1.—(1.) Part I. and Part II. of the First Schedule to the Public Service First Regulations are amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

(2.) Part III. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

Fourth Schedule.

2. The Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set second out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 23 December 1968.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote †to Statutory Rules 1968, No. 66 and see also Statutory Rules 1968, Nos. 66, 73, 107, 114 and 115.

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THE SCHEDULES

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FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 1 (1.).

Amendments of Part I. and Part II. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit Group 10, insert the following Group:—
Group 10
Assistant, Grade 1............................	2,079-2,137-2,195-2,264-2,323
Assistant, Grade 2............................	2,323-2,381-2,440-2,498
Assistant, Grade 3............................	2,555-2,643-2,730 -2,817
Omit Group 40
Omit Group 44
Omit Group 58, insert the following Group:—
Group 58
Boatswain..................................	2,592-2,678-2,766
Omit Groups 96 and 97, insert the following Group:—
Group 96
Crew Attendant..............................	2,212-2,272-2,328
Group 97
Custodian (Buildings)—
Department of the Interior—
Queensland	2,468-2,555-2,643
New South Wales..........................	2,993-3,079-3,167
Victoria.................................	3,196-3,313-3,430
Central Staff.............................	3,838-3,955
Postmaster-General’s Department—
Tasmania................................	2,643-2,730-2,817
Western Australia..........................	2,817-2,905-2,993
Central Staff.............................	2,993-3,079-3,167
Queensland..............................	2,993-3,079-3,167
South Australia............................	3,167-3,255-3,372
New South Wales and Victoria.................	3,838-3,955
Department of Supply.........................	3,488-3,605-3,722
Omit Group 117, insert the following Group:—
Group 117
Estimating Officer............................	3,605-3,692-3,809
Omit Group 136, insert the following Group:—
Group 136
Assistant Furniture Officer.......................	4,205-4,322-4,439
Furniture Officer.............................	4,569-4,685-4,802
Senior Furniture Officer........................	4,832-4,949-5,064
Omit Group 149, insert the following Group: —
Group 149
Indexer-in-charge, Grade 2.......................	3,196-3,284-3,372-3,458
Omit Group 156, insert the following Group:—
Group 156
Inspector —
Department of Education and Science..............	3,430-3,546-3,663-3,780
Omit Group 182, insect the following Group:—
Group 182
Investigation Officer (Printing)....................	4,043-4,160 4,277

First Schedule—continued


Omit Group 214, insert the following Group:—
Group 214
Maintenance Officer—
Department of Works—
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland or Northern Territory	4,277-4,394-4,511
Department of External Affairs..................	4,277-4,394-4,511
Omit Group 298, insert the following Group:—
Group 298
Scheduling Officer...........................	4,043-4,160 4,277
Omit Group 300, insert the following Group:—
Group 300
Seaman (Ordinary)............................	2,318-2,387-2,446-2,504-2,592
Seaman (Able Bodied).........................	2,446-2,504-2,592
Omit Group 309, insert the following Group:—
Group 309
Senior Estimating Officer.......................	4,043-4,160 4,277
Omit Groups 315 and 316, insert the following Groups:—
Group 315
Senior Scheduling Officer.......................	4,511-4,627-4,744
Group 316
Senior Specifications Officer .....................	4,394-4,511-4,627
Omit Group 323, insert the following Group:—
Group 323
Specifications Officer..........................	3,926-4,043-4,160
Omit Group 344
Omit Group 346a
Omit Group 355, insert the following Group:—
Group 355
Supervisor, Grade 1—
Postmaster-General’s Department —
Other than Phonograms and Telephones...........	3,226-3,343
Supervisor, Grade 2—
Postmaster-General’s Department —
Other than Phonograms and Telephones...........	3,458-3,575-3,692
Omit Group 392, insert the following Group:—
Group 392
Technician (Tradesman)........................	2,264-2,352-2,440-2,527
Senior Technician (Tradesman)....................	2,700-2,788
Supervising Technician (Tradesman), Grade 1..........	3,693-3,816
Supervisor (Workshops) (Tradesman), Grade 4.........	5,048
Supervisor (Workshops) (Tradesman), Grade 5.........	5,294
Omit Group 396, insert the following Group:—
Group 396
Telephonist.................................	2,137-2,195-2,264 -2,323-2,381
Monitor...................................	2,585-2,672
Overseer...................................	2,876-2,964-3,051
Omit Group 422, insert the following Group:—
Group 422
Wiper....................................	2,333-2,404-2,462

First Schedule—continued

Omit Group 427, insert the following Group:—
Group 427
Works Supervisor.............................	4,569-4,685-4,802
Senior Works Supervisor........................	4,832-4,949-5,064
Omit Group 442, insert the following Group:—
Group 442
District Employment Officer (Female)...............	3,926-4,080-4,234-4,388-4,542
Omit Group 460
Omit Group 462, insert the following Group:—
Group 462
Telephonist (Female)..........................	1,735-1,793-1,862-1,921-1,979
Phonogram Operator (Female)....................	1,735-1,793-1,862-1,921 -1,979
Monitor (Female).............................	2,183-2,270
Overseer (Female) (Quarters).....................	2,270-2,357

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SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 1 (2.).

Amendments of Part ML of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit item 40, insert the following item:—
40	Phonogram Operator (Female).................	Under 17 years	. .	1,003
		17 years	. .	1,134
		18 years	. .	1,295
		19 years	. .	1,447
		20 years	. .	1,585
Omit item 49, insert the following item:—
49	Seaman (Ordinary).........................	Under 21 years	2,046	. .
Omit item 58, insert the following item:—
58	Telephonist.............................	Under 17 years	1,068	1,003
		17 years	1,297	1,134
		18 years	1,512	1,295
		19 years	1,740	1,447
		20 years	1,947	1,585

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THIRD SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations

Omit item 36, insert the following item: —
36	Phonogram Operator (Female).....................	1. She shall be paid an allowance at the rate of $87.00 per annum on passing a test determined by the Board for the purpose.

Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by W. G. Murray at the
Government Printing Office, Canberra

Overview

The Public Service Board, acting under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, enacted Statutory Rules 1968 No. 165, which introduced amendments to the Public Service Regulations to address the need for updated salary scales and allowances for various positions within the Commonwealth public service. These regulations were approved by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective was to ensure fair and equitable remuneration for public servants, reflecting their roles and responsibilities while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in public administration. The amendments included adjustments to salary scales for numerous categories of positions across different departments and regions, as well as the introduction of specific allowances for certain roles.

Scope and Application

The Public Service Regulations 1968, as amended, apply to public servants within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations govern various aspects of employment conditions, including classification, remuneration, and allowances for public service positions. The scope of the Act covers numerous job classifications and grades, with specific amendments to various groups and items, reflecting updated salary scales and allowances for different roles across various departments. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying uniformly across all states and territories within the Commonwealth. While the Act primarily applies to public servants, there are specific exclusions and exemptions outlined in the schedules, such as certain allowances contingent upon passing specified tests. The application and enforcement of these regulations may also extend through subordinate instruments, which could provide additional guidelines or clarifications necessary for implementation.

Key Provisions

The operative sections of the Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 primarily involve amendments to the First Schedule, which details the classification and salary scales for various public service positions. These amendments include the addition and modification of different salary groups for various job roles, such as Assistants, Boatswains, and Technicians, across various departments and locations. The amendments also include the insertion of new groups and the omission of existing ones, reflecting changes in the public service structure and remuneration. These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the amendments to the Public Service Regulations are correctly implemented. This includes ensuring that the new salary scales and classifications are accurately reflected in the public service records and are applied consistently across all relevant departments. The Board must also ensure that any tests or criteria for allowances, as specified in the amendments, are fairly administered and that the public service employees are appropriately informed of these changes. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches outlined in these Regulations. However, the failure to correctly implement the amendments as per the Regulations could potentially lead to disputes over salary and job classification, which might be subject to internal grievance procedures within the public service or external legal challenges. The consequences of such failures would depend on the specific circumstances and the outcomes of any subsequent proceedings.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards; Repeal & Amendment

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