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STATUTORY RULES.

1957. No. 22.

 

REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1955.*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1955, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulation.

Dated this twenty-second day of May, 1957.

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 Regulation.

Dated this 23rd day of May, 1957.

W.J. Slim

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.

 

Amendment of the Public Service Regulations.†

Variation of salary.

Regulation 106a of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 30th May, 1957.

† 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 168; 1940, Nos. 23, 74, 110, 143 and 247; 1941, Nos. 36, 42, 127, 148, 158, 168, 191, 224, 284 and 310; 1942, Nos. 45, 167, 174, 182, 225, 320, 465, 466 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 101; 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; and 1956, Nos. 48, 49, 50 and 133.

2827/57.—Price 3d. 9/20.5.1957.


First Column.

Second Column.

Class of Officer.

Amount of Increase.

 

£

Male officers aged 21 years or over....................................

50

Male officers aged 20 years.........................................

45

Male officers aged 19 years.........................................

37

Male officers aged 18 years.........................................

30

Male officers under 18 years of age....................................

25

Female officers aged 21 years or over..................................

37

Female officers aged 20 years.......................................

36

Female officers aged 19 years.......................................

32

Female officers aged 18 years.......................................

27

Female officers under 18 years of age..................................

25

 

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1957 No. 22, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1955, was introduced to amend the Public Service Regulations, specifically concerning the variation of salary. The Public Service Board, exercising the authority conferred by the Act, made these regulations subject to the approval of the Governor-General. Once approved, the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, formalised the regulations. This legislative instrument aimed to provide a structured and transparent process for updating salary rates for public service officers in accordance with their age and gender categories, ensuring fair and systematic compensation adjustments within the public sector.

Scope and Application

This statutory instrument, made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1955, pertains to the Public Service Regulations and specifically amends Regulation 106a concerning the variation of salaries. The regulation applies to male and female officers within the public service who are aged 21 years and over, as well as those who are younger, with varying amounts of salary increases according to age and gender. The amendment updates the salary table to reflect the new rates of increase, impacting the remuneration of public servants across the Commonwealth. The changes are made to align with the provisions of the Public Service Act and are subject to the approval of the Governor-General, as per the statutory process outlined in the legislation. The instrument does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but it is understood that the salary variation applies broadly to officers within the public service as defined by the Public Service Act.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1957 No. 22, which amend the Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1955, introduce new salary increments for male and female officers based on their age and gender. Regulation 106a has been amended to replace the previous table with a new one that specifies the amount of increase for each category of officer (paragraphs 1-10). The obligations imposed by this legislation on the relevant parties include the requirement to adjust salaries according to the new increments as outlined in the amended Regulation 106a. Public service officers, their supervisors, and the relevant departments must ensure that these salary adjustments are accurately calculated and reflected in the officers’ pay. The Public Service Board, as the governing body, has the responsibility to oversee and enforce these amendments to maintain equitable pay structures within the public service. Failure to comply with these salary adjustments as stipulated in the amended Regulation may result in various consequences. While the statutory rules themselves do not explicitly state offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, breaches of the Public Service Act 1922-1955 or its regulations could lead to disciplinary actions against officers or administrative penalties against departments. Such breaches may also result in legal actions for unpaid wages, which could incur additional financial penalties and damages. The specific penalties and consequences would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, as well as the provisions of the Public Service Act and any relevant employment laws.

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