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1966. No. 112

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1964*

THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1964, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.

Dated this fifteenth day of July, 1966.

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 twenty-first day of July, 1966.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

HAROLD HOLT

Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†

Parts.

1. Regulation 2 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after the words—

" Part IV.—Salaries payable to Officers of the Second Division, Third Division or Fourth Division (Regulations 104-106)."

the words—

" Part V.—Variations of Salaries of Officers of the Second, Third and Fourth Divisions (Regulation 106a).".

Interpretation.

2. Regulation 3 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—

" (2.) Where a reference is made in a regulation contained in Division II. or Division III. of Part II., or in Division III. of Part III., of these Regulations to—

(a) a specified rate of salary of, or payable to, a male officer; or

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 21 July 1966.

† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote to Statutory Rules 1966, No. 16 and see also Statutory Rules 1966, Nos. 16, 17, 43, 71, 90 and 91.

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(b) a specified rate of salary of, or payable to, a female officer, that regulation shall operate as if the rate so specified were increased by the amount by which the salary payable to a male officer aged twenty-one years or over or a female officer aged twenty-one years or over, as the case requires, is increased in accordance with regulation 106a of these Regulations.".

Calculation of pay for duty on a holiday.

3. Regulation 63 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (6.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

" (6.) In this regulation, " annual salary ", in relation to an officer, includes—

(a) the amount by which the salary payable to the officer is increased in accordance with regulation 106a of these Regulations; and

(b) an allowance payable to the officer in accordance with regulation 94a of these Regulations.".

Recording and payment for overtime.

4. Regulation 67 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after sub-regulation (6.) the following sub-regulation: —

" (6aa.) For the purposes of the last preceding sub-regulation, " annual salary ", in relation to an officer, includes the amount by which the salary payable to the officer is increased in accordance with regulation 106a of these Regulations.".

Allowance to married minors.

5. Regulation 87b of the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words " a salary " and inserting in their stead the words " an actual salary ";

(b) by omitting from that sub-regulation the words " rate of salary " (wherever occurring) and inserting in their stead the words " rate of actual salary ";

(d) by inserting after sub-regulation (1.) the following sub-regulation:—

" (1a.) For the purposes of the last preceding sub-regulation, " actual salary ", in relation to an officer, includes—

(a) the amount by which the salary payable to the officer is increased in accordance with regulation 106a of these Regulations; and

(b) an allowance payable to the officer in accordance with regulation 94a of these Regulations.".

6. After regulation 106 of the Public Service Regulations the following Part is inserted:—

" Part v.—Variations of Salaries of Officers of the Second,
Third and Fourth Divisions.

Variation of salaries.

" 106a.—(1.) The rate of annual salary payable to an officer included in a class of officers specified in the first column of the table in this sub-regulation shall, subject to this regulation, be increased by the amount per annum specified in the second column of that table opposite to the description of that class of officer.

Class of Officer			Amount of Increase
			$
Male officers aged 21 years or over.........................			105
Male officers aged 20 years..............................			94
Male officers aged 19 years..............................			79
Male officers aged 18 years..............................			63
Male officers under 18 years of age.........................			53
Female officers aged 21 years or over........................			79
Female officers aged 20 years.............................			76
Female officers aged 19 years.............................			68
Female officers aged 18 years.............................			57
Female officers under 18 years of age........................			53
" (2.) The last preceding sub-regulation does not apply to or in relation to—
(a) an officer of the First Division; or
(b) an officer who occupies an office specified in Group 1 in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations.
" (3.) The salary payable to an officer who has not attained the age of twenty-one years shall be increased as if that officer had attained that age if—
(a) he occupies an office for which rates of salary payable to an officer under twenty-one years of age are prescribed, but, having complied with a condition specified by the Board in a determination under section 32 of the Act in respect of that office, he is paid salary at a rate higher than the rate prescribed for an officer of his age occupying that office; or
(b) he occupies an office in respect of which rates of salary payable to an officer under the age of twenty-one years occupying such an office are not prescribed.
" (4.) The salary of an officer who has not attained the age of twenty years and occupies an office of Seaman (Ordinary) shall be increased as if that officer had attained the age of twenty years.
" (5.) The rate of annual salary payable to an officer who occupies an office of Accounting Machinist (Female), Grade 1, Card Punch Operator (Female), Grade 1, or Typist (Female) shall be increased by the amount specified in the second column of the table in this sub-regulation opposite to the rate of salary payable to the officer.
Rate of Annual Salary		Amount of Increase
	$	$
	972.......................................	53
	1,072......................................	53
	1,200......................................	57
	1,360......................................	68
	1,530......................................	76
	1,662 or more.................................	79

" (6.) The rate of annual salary payable to an officer who occupies an office of Apprentice, Technician-in-training, Technician-in-training (Electrical) or Technician-in-training (Radio) shall be increased by the amount specified in the second column of the table in this sub-regulation opposite to the rate of salary payable to the officer.

Rate of Annual Salary		Amount of Increase
	$	$
	894...............................	42
	1,042...............................	50
	1,566...............................	75
	1,886...............................	90
	1,980 or more.........................	105

Salary payable to officer appointed as unattached officer of Second, Third or Fourth Division.

7. Regulation 106b of the Public Service Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1.), after the words " the rate of salary ", the words " (including any increase in that rate in accordance with regulation 106a of these Regulations) "; and

(b) by inserting after sub-regulation (2.) the following sub-regulation:—

" (3.) Sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 106a of these Regulations docs not apply in relation to an unattached officer so as to increase further the rate of salary payable to him by virtue of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation.".

Second Schedule.

8. The Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting item 14 and inserting in its stead the following item:—

" 14 Observer, Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology, Department of the Interior

1. He shall, while in charge of a non-electronic observing station, be paid an allowance at an annual rate equal to the difference between his rate of annual salary (including any increase in that rate in accordance with regulation 106a of these Regulations) and the rate of $3,279.00.

2. He shall, while in charge of an electronic observing station, be paid an allowance at an annual rate equal to the difference between his rate of annual salary (including any increase in that rate in accordance with regulation 106a of these Regulations) and the rate of $3,449.00.

Fifth Schedule.

9. The Fifth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting in sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph 1 of Part 2, after the word " salary ", the words " (including the amount by which the salary payable to an officer is increased in accordance with regulation 106a. of these regulations".

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

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Overview

The Public Service Regulations 1966 are amendments to the Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964. These regulations were enacted by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General in pursuance of the authority conferred upon them by the Public Service Act. The primary purpose of these amendments is to update and refine the salary structure for officers within the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions of the Public Service, ensuring that their salaries are aligned with the specified increases as outlined in regulation 106a. This adjustment addresses discrepancies in the salary scales for male and female officers, providing a more equitable remuneration system based on age and specific roles within the public service. The amendments made to the Public Service Regulations aim to provide clarity and consistency in the calculation of salaries and allowances for various classes of officers. By incorporating the new sub-regulations and amendments to existing regulations, these changes ensure that the salaries and allowances are accurately calculated and reflect the intended increases, thereby maintaining the integrity and fairness of the public service remuneration system.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1966, No. 112, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, provide amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These amendments focus primarily on salary variations and adjustments for officers in the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions within the Commonwealth public service, excluding those in the First Division and specific offices outlined in Group 1 of the Fourth Schedule. The regulations detail specific increases in annual salary based on age and gender for male and female officers, as well as adjustments for officers in certain roles such as Accounting Machinist (Female), Card Punch Operator (Female), Typist (Female), Apprentice, Technician-in-training, Technician-in-training (Electrical), and Technician-in-training (Radio). The changes also apply to officers who have not yet attained the age of twenty-one and those in specific roles like Seaman (Ordinary). These amendments are effective nationally within the Commonwealth jurisdiction and are subject to the approval of the Governor-General.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of the Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1964 (Sections 1-9) amend various parts and sub-regulations to introduce variations in the salaries of officers in the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions, along with adjustments to how salaries are calculated and paid. Regulation 2 introduces Part V, which pertains to salary variations, and Regulation 3 modifies the interpretation of salary rates to reflect increases as per Regulation 106a. Regulation 63 adjusts the definition of "annual salary" to include salary increases according to Regulation 106a. Regulation 67 further specifies the inclusion of these increases in overtime calculations. Regulation 87b changes the reference from "salary" to "actual salary" and defines this term to include salary increases and allowances. Regulation 106a details the specific salary increases for different classes of officers based on age and gender, while Regulation 106b modifies the salary of unattached officers to include any increases from Regulation 106a. Lastly, Regulations 8 and 9 update the Second and Fifth Schedules to align with the new salary definitions. The Regulations impose several obligations on the relevant parties. Firstly, they mandate that salary rates for officers in the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions be adjusted according to the detailed schedule in Regulation 106a, which varies increases based on age and gender. The Public Service Board is required to ensure these adjustments are properly implemented and recorded. Additionally, these Regulations require that "annual salary" and "actual salary" definitions in various sub-regulations include any salary increases per Regulation 106a, affecting calculations for duty on holidays, overtime, and allowances. The Regulations also require that certain officers, such as those appointed as unattached officers, do not receive further salary increases under Regulation 106a if they already qualify for an increase under another regulation. Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in various consequences. While the document does not explicitly state offences, penalties, or specific consequences for non-compliance, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could lead to legal action. For example, incorrect salary calculations could result in financial discrepancies, potentially leading to civil litigation for damages. Additionally, the Public Service Board could face disciplinary actions or administrative penalties for failing to enforce the Regulations correctly. The maximum penalties would depend on the specific nature of the breach and would likely be determined in the context of applicable laws and administrative procedures.

Area of Law: Administrative Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Regulatory Standards; Compliance Obligations; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations

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