STATUTORY RULES
1970 No. 19
REGULATION 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 Regulation.
Dated this twenty-third day of January, 1970.
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 advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulation.
Dated this sixteenth day of February, 1970.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. E. BARNES
Minister of State for External Territories
for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulations†
Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Group 50a and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 50a
Interior Designer, Class 1........................ | 3,459–3,765-4,071–4,377–4,683– |
| 4,989–5,295 |
Interior Designer, Class 2........................ | 5,568–5,797–6,026–6,255 |
Interior Designer, Class 3........................ | 6,528–6,801–7,074–7,347 ”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 26 February 1970.
† Statutory Rules 1935 No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1970, No. 7, and see also Statutory Rules 1970, Nos 7, 13 and 14.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 19, enacted by the Public Service Board under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, introduces specific regulations regarding the salaries of interior designers within the public service. This legislation aims to address the need for updated and structured remuneration for professionals in this particular field, ensuring they are compensated appropriately within the public sector framework. The regulation was subsequently approved by the Governor-General, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council, solidifying its legal standing. The primary policy objective appears to be to ensure fair and competitive pay structures for interior designers, thus maintaining their professional standards and service quality within the public service.
The regulation itself was published in the Commonwealth Gazette on 26 February 1970, following its notification, and amends the existing Public Service Regulations by inserting a new group under Group 50a, detailing salary brackets for different classes of interior designers. This amendment is a part of the broader efforts to regularly update and refine the public service's regulatory framework, ensuring it remains relevant and effective in addressing the evolving needs of the public sector workforce.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 19 under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, as made by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General, pertains to the amendment of the Public Service Regulations. Specifically, these regulations involve the reclassification of salary scales for certain positions within the public service, namely those of Interior Designers, categorised into three classes. This legislative instrument is operative on a national level, encompassing the Commonwealth of Australia, and applies to public service employees or prospective employees who fall under the specified categories. The scope of these regulations is narrowly focused on the adjustment of remuneration within a particular professional group, thus it does not extend broadly to other personnel, industries, or transactions outside this specific remit. The changes are directly implemented within the existing framework of the Public Service Act and Regulations, with no additional exclusions or exemptions outlined in this particular statutory rule. The regulation comes into force upon its approval by the Governor-General and subsequent notification in the Commonwealth Gazette.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Statutory Rules 1970 No. 19, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, amend the Public Service Regulations by introducing new pay rates for Interior Designers. Specifically, the amendment pertains to Group 50a, which now includes Interior Designer positions at various classes with corresponding pay scales (s. 1). The Interior Designer, Class 1, will now be compensated in the range of $3,459 to $5,295, while the Interior Designer, Class 2, will earn between $5,568 and $6,255. The Interior Designer, Class 3, is set to receive between $6,528 and $7,347.
This Act imposes obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the amended pay scales are accurately reflected in the Public Service Regulations. The Board is also responsible for communicating these changes to relevant stakeholders and ensuring compliance with the updated remuneration structures. Furthermore, departments and agencies within the public service must adhere to the new pay scales when employing Interior Designers, ensuring that all positions are classified correctly and compensated accordingly.
In the event of non-compliance with the new pay scales, breaches of these regulations may lead to administrative penalties. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the legislative instrument, violations of public service regulations can typically result in disciplinary action against the responsible officials or entities. This may include financial penalties, corrective measures, or other administrative sanctions as deemed appropriate by the Public Service Board. The exact nature and severity of the penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the discretion of the Board in enforcing the regulations.