STATUTORY RULES.
1969 No.
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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 seventh day of July, 1969.
I, SIR PAUL MEERNAA CAEDWALLA HASLUCK, 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 thirty-first day of July, 1969.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command
Minister of State for Immigration for and on behalf of the
Prime Minister
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AMENDMENTS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS[†]
Rates of travelling allowances
1. Regulation 75A of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3A.) the symbol and figures “ $5.20 ” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $6.50 ”
Allowances to Veterinary Oilicers and Meat Inspectors.
2. Regulation 79b of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—
Class of Officers | First week | After first week |
In Capital Cities | Elsewhere | In Capital Cities | Elsewhere |
Unmarried Veterinary Officers or Meat Inspectors………………. | $12.15 per day | $9.50 per day | .. | .. |
Married Veterinary Officers or Meat Inspectors……………… | $12.15 per day | $9.50 per day | $45 per week | $40 per week |
Camping and lodging allowance.
3. Regulation 89 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(2.) The allowance is—
(a) if a cook is provided by the Department—
(i) in the case of a married officer—at the rate of $2.30 per day; or
(ii) in the case of an unmarried officer—at tire rate of $1.10 per day; and
(b) if a cook is not provided by the Department—
(i) in the case of a married officer—at the rate of $2.90 per day; or
(ii) in the case of an unmarried officer—at the rate of $1.70 per day.”
Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by W. G. MURRAY at the
Government Printing Office, Canberra
[*] Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.
[†] Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of Public Service Regulations* see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 12, and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 42, 56, 61, 62, 83, 86, 87 and 88.
16965/69–PRICE 5c | 10/9.6/1969 |
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 1349, under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, were introduced to address specific financial adjustments within the Australian Public Service. Enacted by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General, these regulations aimed to update various allowances and rates within the public service framework. This legislative instrument was essential in ensuring that the allowances for travelling, veterinary officers, meat inspectors, and camping and lodging were reflective of contemporary financial standards. The policy objective was to maintain fair and equitable compensation for public servants, adapting to the economic changes of the time.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 1349, under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, introduces amendments to the Public Service Regulations, impacting various allowances for public servants. These regulations apply to public servants within the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting their entitlements to allowances such as travel, camping, and lodging. The amendments specifically target the rates of travelling allowances for public servants, including Veterinary Officers and Meat Inspectors, as well as the allowance for married and unmarried officers when a cook is provided by the Department or not. The changes aim to adjust the financial entitlements of these public servants, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their services. The regulations are made by the Public Service Board and require the approval of the Governor-General, thus extending the application of the Public Service Act across the Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 primarily address amendments to the rates of travelling allowances and allowances for certain officers within the public service. Regulation 75A has been amended to increase the travelling allowance from $5.20 to $6.50, while Regulation 79b revises the allowances for Veterinary Officers and Meat Inspectors. Specifically, Regulation 79b now stipulates that unmarried and married Veterinary Officers or Meat Inspectors receive $12.15 per day for the first week and $9.50 per day thereafter when in capital cities. For locations outside capital cities, the rates are $9.50 per day for the first week and $4.50 per day thereafter. Additionally, married officers receive a weekly allowance of $45 in capital cities and $40 outside capital cities. Regulation 89 further modifies the camping and lodging allowance, distinguishing between scenarios where a cook is provided by the Department and where they are not. If a cook is provided, married officers receive $2.30 per day and unmarried officers receive $1.10 per day. If no cook is provided, the rates increase to $2.90 per day for married officers and $1.70 per day for unmarried officers.
The Regulations impose clear obligations on public servants and the Department to adhere to the specified rates of allowances and to ensure that officers are compensated appropriately based on their marital status and whether a cook is provided. The Department is responsible for verifying the conditions under which allowances are paid and ensuring compliance with these amended rates. Officers are required to provide necessary documentation to substantiate their claims for allowances. Additionally, the Regulations mandate that all adjustments to allowances must be accurately recorded and reflected in official records.
Breaches of these Regulations may result in administrative consequences, although the specific provisions regarding offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed within the text. However, it is implicit that failure to comply with the specified allowances or to accurately record and claim allowances could lead to disciplinary actions or financial penalties as stipulated under the Public Service Act 1922-1968. While the exact penalties are not stated in the Regulations themselves, they would typically involve corrective measures or financial reimbursements for any discrepancies found.