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STATUTORY RULES.

1964. No. 40.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1960.*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1960, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.

Dated this twenty-fourth day of February, 1964.

F. H. WHEELER

Chairman.

K. E. GRAINGER

Commissioner.

J. E. COLLINGS

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 fifth day of March, 1964.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

J. G. GORTON

Minister of State for Works for and on

behalf of the Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations.†

Miscellaneous allowances.

1. Regulation 89a of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Sevenpence half-penny” and inserting in their stead the word “Ninepence”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12th March, 1964.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1964, No. 18, and see also Statutory Rules 1964, No. 18.

1792/64.—Price 1s.

Variation of salaries.

2. Regulation 106a of the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

“(b) an officer who occupies an office specified in Part 1 of the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations.”; and

(b) by omitting sub-regulation (3.).

Fourth Schedule.

3. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead:—

FOURTH SCHEDULE.

Regulation 104 (2.).

ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE SECOND AND THIRD DIVISIONS.

Item No.	Office.	Annual Salary or Scale of Rates of Annual Salary.
Part 1: Academic Staff.
1	Principal, Australian Forestry School, Department of the Interior	£4,350
2	Deputy Principal, Australian Forestry School, Department of the Interior	£3,600
3	Director of Civil Studies, Royal Military College, Department of the Army	£3,975
4	Professor, Royal Military College, Department of the Army	£3,600
5	Warden, R.A.A.F. Academy, Department of Air	£3,975
6	Deputy Warden, R.A.A.F. Academy, Department of Air	£3,600
7	Senior Lecturer.............................	£2,750–£2,860–£2,970–£3,080–£3,190–£3,300
8	Lecturer..................................	£1,980–£2,080–£2,180–£2,280–£2,380–£2,480–£2,580–£2,680
Part 2: Agricultural Chemists.
9	Agricultural Chemist..........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
Part 3: Agronomists.
10	Agronomist, Class 1..........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
11	Agronomist, Class 2..........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
12	Agronomist, Class 3..........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 4: Animal Husbandry Officers.
13	Animal Husbandry Officer......................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
Part 5: Arboriculturists.
14	Arboriculturist, Class 1........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
15	Arboriculturist, Class 2........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
16	Arboriculturist, Class 3........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 6: Architects.
17	Architect, Class 1............................	£1,384–£1,489–£1,594–£1,699–£1,823–£1,947–£2,080
18	Architect, Class 2............................	£2,184–£2,289–£2,394–£2,499
19	Architect, Class 3............................	£2,622–£2,745–£2,868–£2,991
20	Architect, Class 4............................	£3,113–£3,235–£3,357
21	Architect, Class 5............................	£3,489–£3,621–£3,753

Fourth Schedule—continued.

Item No.	Office.	Annual Salary or Scale of Rates of Annual Salary.
Part 7: Assistant Directors, National Biological Standards Laboratory, Department of Health.
22	Assistant Director (Bacterial Products)..............	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
23	Assistant Director (Endocrine Products).............	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
24	Assistant Director (Pharmaceutical Chemistry).........	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
25	Assistant Director (Pharmacology).................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
26	Assistant Director (Viral Products).................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
Part 8: Bacteriologists.
27	Bacteriologist, Class 1.........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
28	Bacteriologist, Class 2.........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
29	Bacteriologist, Class 3.........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 9: Biochemists.
30	Biochemist, Class 1...........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
31	Biochemist, Class 2...........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
32	Biochemist, Class 3...........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990-
33	Chief Biochemist............................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
Part 10: Biologists.
34	Biologist. Class 1............................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
35	Biologist, Class 2............................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
36	Biologist, Class 3............................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 11: Botanists.
37	Botanist, Class 1.............................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
38	Botanist, Class 2.............................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
39	Botanist, Class 3.............................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 12: Chemists.
40	Chemist, Class 1.............................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
41	Chemist, Class 2.............................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
42	Chemist, Class 3.............................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
43	Chief Chemist..............................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
Part 13: Court Officers.
44	District Registrar, High Court of Australia, New South Wales	£3,497–£3,629–£3,753
45	Deputy Registrar, High Court of Australia, Victoria.....	£2,837–£2,969–£3,101
46	Deputy District Registrar, High Court of Australia, New South Wales	£1,444–£1,501–£1,558–£1,615–£1,672–£1,729–£2,025–£2,093–£2,161–£2,229–£2,297–£2,365–£2,501–£2,637
47	Registrar in Bankruptcy, New South Wales...........	£3,497–£3,629–£3,753
48	Registrar in Bankruptcy, Victoria..................	£3,497–£3,629–£3,753

Fourth Schedule—continued.

Item No.	Office.	Annual Salary or Scale of Rates of Annual Salary.
Part 13: Court Officers—continued.
49	Registrar in Bankruptcy, Queensland...............	£2,837–£2,969–£3,101
50	Registrar in Bankruptcy, South Australia.............	£2,837–£2,969–£3,101
51	Registrar in Bankruptcy, Western Australia...........	£2,837–£2,969–£3,101
52	Registrar in Bankruptcy, Tasmania.................	£1,444–£1,501–£1,558–£1,615–£1,672–£1,729–£2,025–£2,093–£2,161–£2,229–£2,297–£2,365–£2,501–£2,637
53	Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, New South Wales......	£2,837–£2,969–£3,101
54	Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, Victoria............	£2,837–£2,969–£3,101
55	Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, Queensland..........	£1,444–£1,501–£1,558–£1,615–£1,672–£1,729–£2,025–£2,093–£2,161–£2,229–£2,297–£2,365–£2,501–£2,637
56	Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, South Australia.......	£1,444–£1,501–£1,558–£1,615–£1,672–£1,729–£2,025–£2,093–£2,161–£2,229–£2,297–£2,365–£2,501–£2,637
Part 14: Education Officers.
57	Education Officer, Class 1......................	£1,480–£1,541–£1,602–£1,663–£1,724–£1,785–£1,846–£1,907–£1,968–£2,029
58	Education Officer, Class 2......................	£2,162–£2,234–£2,306
59	Education Officer, Class 3......................	£2,450–£2,522–£2,594
60	Education Officer, Class 4......................	£2,738–£2,810–£2,882
Part 15: Engineers.
61	Engineer, Class 1............................	£1,330–£1,475–£t,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
62	Engineer, Class 2............................	£2,317–£2,422–£2,527–£2,632
63	Engineer, Class 3............................	£2,786–£2,908–£3,030–£3,152
64	Engineer, Class,4............................	£3,304–£3,426–£3,548
65	Engineer, Class 5............................	£3,700–£3,832–£3,964
Part 16: Entomologists.
66	Entomologist, Class 1.........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
67	Entomologist, Class 2.........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
68	Entomologist, Class 3.........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 17: Examiners of Patents.
69	Examiner of Patents, Class 1.....................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
70	Examiner of Patents, Class 2.....................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
71	Supervising Examiner of Patents, Class 1............	£2,703–£2,825–£2,947–£3,069
72	Supervising Examiner of Patents, Class 2............	£3,191–£3,313–£3,435
73	Assistant Commissioner of Patents.................	£3,753
Part 18: Experimental Officers.
74	Experimental Officer, Class 1....................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
75	Experimental Officer, Class 2....................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
76	Experimental Officer, Class 3....................	£2,703–£2,825–£2,947–£3,069
77	Experimental Officer, Class 4....................	£3,191–£3,313–£3,435

Fourth Schedule—continued.

Item No.	Office.	Annual Salary or Scale of Rates of Annual Salary.
	Part 19: Forestry Officers.
78	Forestry Officer, Class 1.......................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
79	Forestry Officer, Class 2.......................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
80	Forestry Officer, Class 3.......................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
81	Forestry Officer, Class 4.......................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
Part 20: Fruit Export Standards Officers.
82	Fruit Export Standards Officer, Class 1..............	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
83	Fruit Export Standards Officer, Class 2..............	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
84	Fruit Export Standards Officer, Class 3..............	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 21: Geologists.
85	Geologist, Class 1............................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
86	Geologist, Class 2............................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
87	Geologist, Class 3............................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
88	Geologist, Class 4............................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
89	Geologist, Class 5............................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
Part 22: Geophysicists.
90	Geophysicist, Class 1.........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162,
91	Geophysicist, Class 2.........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
92	Geophysicist, Class 3.........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
93	Geophysicist, Class 4.........................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
94	Geophysicist, Class 5.........................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
Part 23: Glaciologists.
95	Glaciologist, Class 1..........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
96	Glaciologist, Class 2..........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
97	Glaciologist, Class 3..........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 24: Legal Officers.
98	Legal Officer...............................	£1,444–£1,501–£1,558–£1,615–£1,672–£1,729–£2,025–£2,093–£2,161–£2,229–£2,297–£2,365–£2,501–£2,637
99	Senior Legal Officer..........................	£2,837–£2,969–£3,101
100	Principal legal Officer.........................	£3,497–£3,629–£3,753
Part 25: Metallurgists.
101	Metallurgist, Class 1..........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
102	Metallurgist, Class 2..........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
103	Metallurgist, Class 3..........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990

Fourth Schedule—continued.

Item No.	Office.	Annual Salary or Scale of Rates of Annual Salary.
Part 26: Meteorologists.
104	Meteorologist, Class 1.........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
105	Meteorologist, Class 2.........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
106	Meteorologist, Class 3.........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
107	Meteorologist, Class 4.........................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
108	Meteorologist, Class 5.........................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
Part 27: Mineral Economists.
109	Mineral Economist, Class 1.....................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
110	Mineral Economist, Class 2.....................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
111	Mineral Economist, Class 3.....................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
112	Mineral Economist, Class 4.....................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
113	Mineral Economist, Class 5.....................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
Part 28: Mint Officers.
114	Mint Officer, Class 1..........................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
115	Mint Officer, Class 2..........................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
116	Mint Officer, Class 3..........................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
117	Mint Officer, Class 4..........................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
Part 29: Petroleum Technologists.
118	Petroleum Technologist, Class 1..................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
119	Petroleum Technologist, Class 2..................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
120	Petroleum Technologist, Class 3..................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
121	Petroleum Technologist, Class 4..................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
122	Petroleum Technologist, Class 5..................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752
Part 30: Physicists
123	Physicist, Class 1............................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
124	Physicist, Class 2............................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
125	Physicist, Class 3............................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 31: Physiologists.
126	Physiologist................................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
Part 32: Plant Quarantine Officers.
127	Plant Quarantine Officer, Class 1..................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
128	Plant Quarantine Officer, Class 2..................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
129	Plant Quarantine Officer, Class 3..................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Part 33: Textiles Adviser.
130	Textiles Adviser.............................	£3,700

Authority for payment of allowances.

4.—(1.) An officer or employee who performed the duties of an office specified in the first column of the table in this sub-regulation for the whole or a part of the period that commenced on the first day of July, 1963, and ended on the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations shall be paid an allowance equal to the difference between the total remuneration paid or payable to him in respect of the performance of those duties and the remuneration that would have been payable to him in respect of the whole or part, as the case may be, of that period if—

(a) he had, in that whole or part, performed the duties of an office to the occupant of which salary was payable in accordance with the rate of annual salary or the scale of rates of annual salary specified in the second column of that table in relation to the office the duties of which he performed; and

(b) sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 106a of the Public Service Regulations had been expressed not to apply to or in relation to the officer or employee.

First Column.	Second Column.
Principal, Australian Forestry School, Department of the Interior	£4,350
Deputy Principal, Australian Forestry School, Department of the Interior	£3,600
Director of Civil Studies, Royal Military College, Department of the Army	£3,975
Professor, Royal Military College, Department of the Army.....	£3,600
Warden, R.A.A.F. Academy, Department of Air.............	£3,975
Deputy Warden, R.A.A.F. Academy, Department of Air.......	£3,600
Senior Lecturer..................................	£2,750–£2,860–£2,970–£3,080–£3,190–£3,300
Lecturer.......................................	£1,980–£2,080–£2,180–£2,280–£2,380–£2,480–£2,580–£2,680

(2.) An officer or employee who performed the duties of an office specified in the first column of the table in this sub-regulation for the whole or a part of the period that commenced on the ninth day of September, 1963, and ended on the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations shall be paid an allowance of such an amount as will have the effect of raising his total remuneration in respect of the whole or part, as the case may be, of that period to the remuneration that the officer or employee would have received if he had, in that whole or part, performed the duties of an office to the occupant of which salary was payable in accordance with the scale of rates of annual salary specified in the second column of that table in relation to the office the duties of which he performed.

First Column.	Second Column.
Bacteriologist, Class 1..............................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
Bacteriologist, Class 2..............................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
Bacteriologist, Class 3..............................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Biochemist, Class 1...............................	£1,273–£1,330–£1,475–£1,620–£1,786–£1,974–£2,162
Biochemist, Class 2...............................	£2,265–£2,370–£2,475–£2,580
Biochemist, Class 3...............................	£2,684–£2,786–£2,888–£2,990
Consultant......................................	£3,111–£3,233–£3,355
Senior Consultant.................................	£3,486–£3,619–£3,752

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1964 No. 40 Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1960 were enacted by the Public Service Board, acting under the authority conferred by the Public Service Act 1922-1960. These regulations, approved by the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council, aim to amend and update the existing Public Service Regulations. The primary changes include adjustments to miscellaneous allowances and the annual salaries of certain officers within the public service. This legislative instrument addresses the need for updated remuneration structures to reflect changes in roles and responsibilities within various public service departments, ensuring fair compensation aligned with current market standards and the specific requirements of each position.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1964, No. 40, under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, govern the Public Service Regulations and outline amendments to the regulations, particularly in relation to salaries and allowances of officers within specific departments. The regulations apply to Commonwealth public service officers, specifically targeting those in various specialized roles such as forestry, agriculture, engineering, and legal services among others, as listed in the Fourth Schedule. The amendments include adjustments to salary scales for different classifications of officers, and provisions for allowances for officers whose remuneration differed from the specified scales during certain periods. These regulations have a Commonwealth jurisdictional reach, applying across federal departments and agencies. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the text, but the specific application of salary scales and allowances is contingent upon the classification and role of the officer within the public service. The regulations are intended to ensure equitable remuneration in line with the roles and responsibilities of officers, reflecting the importance and expertise required for their respective positions.

Key Provisions

The Public Service Regulations, 1964, include several key amendments and provisions. Regulation 89a is amended to increase the allowance from sevenpence half-penny to ninepence, establishing a new standard for certain allowances within the public service. Regulation 106a is also amended to redefine the scope of officers eligible for salary variation and removes a specific sub-regulation. A new Fourth Schedule is introduced, replacing the old one, and details annual salaries for various officer positions across different divisions and departments. This includes academic staff, agricultural chemists, agronomists, and other specialized roles, each with specific salary scales based on class and experience. The obligations under these regulations require public service officers to adhere to the newly defined salary scales and allowances. Officers performing duties in specified offices during certain periods are entitled to allowances calculated based on the difference between their actual remuneration and what they would have earned under the new scales. This ensures that officers are compensated fairly for their roles, aligning their pay with the updated standards set forth in the regulations. Breaches of these regulations could result in officers not receiving the correct allowances, potentially leading to disputes and claims for unpaid amounts. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the provided text, under Australian law, failure to adhere to public service regulations can lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other legal consequences depending on the severity and intent of the breach.

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