STATUTORY RULES
1970 No.
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 twenty-seventh day of November, 1970.
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 Regulations.
Dated this fourteenth day of December, 1970.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Servici: Regulations†
Second Schedule.
1. The Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after item 1a the following item:—
“ 1b | Assistant (Post Mortem) | He shall be paid an allowance at the rate of $104 per annum if he holds a Diploma in Mortuary Hygiene and Technology.”. |
2.—(1.) Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
Fourth Schedule.
(2.) Part III. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the words—
“ Supervisor-in-training (Mail) ”
and inserting in its stead the words—
“ Supervisor-in-training (Postal) ”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 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, 14, 19, 29, 47, 57, 58, 81, 85, 86, 93, 110, 111, 125, 128, 129, 137, 141, 147, 148 and 149.
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Fifth Schedule.
3. Part II. of the Fifth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in paragraph 2 and inserting in its stead the following table:—
First Column | Second Column | Third Column | Fourth Column |
Item No. | Class of Degree | Male Officer | Female Officer |
| | $ | $ |
1 | Degrees of Bachelor with First Class Honours, or higher degrees | 4,900 | 4,655 |
2 | Degrees of Bachelor with Second Class Honours......... | 4,600 | 4,370 |
3 | Degrees of Bachelor (not being degrees with First or Second Class Honours) the courses of study for which arc four years or longer | 4,300 | 4,085 |
4 | Degrees of Bachelor (not being degrees with First or Second Class Honours) the courses of study for which are three years | 4,100 | 3,895 |
THE SCHEDULE Regulation 2 (1.)
Amendments of Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations
Omit Group 18, insert the following group:— |
Group 18 |
Chemist, Class 1............................ | 3,282–3,408–3,733–4,058–4,431–4,853–5,275 |
Chemist, Class 2............................ | |
Chemist, Class 3............................ | |
Principal Chemist........................... | |
Chief Chemist.............................. | |
Defence Food Science Adviser................... | |
Omit Group 26, insert the following group:— | |
Group 26 |
Dentist, Class 1............................. | 6,253–6,618–6,983–7,348–7,713–8,078 |
Dentist, Class 2............................. | |
Dentist, Class 3............................. | |
Omit Group 26aa, insert the following group:— | |
Group 26aa |
Dental Specialist............................ | 8,973–9,303–9,633–9,963–10,293 |
Omit Group 29b. | |
After Group 47, insert the following group:— | |
Group 47a |
Government Printer.......................... | 9,600 |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 1428, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, address the need to update and clarify various allowances and classifications within the Public Service Regulations. These regulations were established by the Public Service Board, acting on the authority granted by the Public Service Act, and subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The objective of these amendments was to refine the remuneration and classification structures to ensure they accurately reflect the qualifications and responsibilities of public service employees, thereby maintaining a fair and efficient public service system. The Public Service Board's amendments to the existing regulations were made to better align the pay scales and classifications with the evolving requirements of public service roles.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 1428, being regulations made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, apply to the public service of the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations, approved by the Governor-General, address various amendments to the Public Service Regulations concerning allowances, classifications, and salary scales for public service officers. This includes specific amendments to allowances for Assistants (Post Mortem), modifications to the Fourth Schedule concerning remuneration, and adjustments to the Fifth Schedule regarding salary scales based on educational qualifications. The regulations are applicable nationwide, governing the terms and conditions of employment for public servants across various roles and educational backgrounds. There are no exclusions or thresholds explicitly stated within these regulations; however, they do provide a framework for subordinate instruments to further detail or modify specific conditions as required.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968 primarily involve amendments to the Second Schedule, Fourth Schedule, and Fifth Schedule of the Public Service Regulations. The Second Schedule introduces an allowance for an Assistant (Post Mortem) who holds a Diploma in Mortuary Hygiene and Technology, set at the rate of $104 per annum (Regulation 1). The Fourth Schedule sees modifications to Part I, which includes a reclassification of occupational groups and salary scales for positions such as Chemist, Dentist, and Dental Specialist (Regulation 2). Additionally, Part III replaces "Supervisor-in-training (Mail)" with "Supervisor-in-training (Postal)" (Regulation 2). The Fifth Schedule amends Part II to adjust salary scales based on the type and duration of degrees held by officers (Regulation 3).
These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on public service officers, particularly those in specialised roles. Officers must meet the educational and professional qualifications stipulated for their respective positions to qualify for the specified allowances and salary scales. For instance, an Assistant (Post Mortem) must possess a Diploma in Mortuary Hygiene and Technology to receive the annual allowance. Furthermore, officers in designated classifications such as Chemist, Dentist, and Dental Specialist must adhere to the new salary scales outlined in the amended schedules. These requirements ensure that officers are appropriately compensated based on their qualifications and roles within the public service.
Breaches of the provisions set forth in these Regulations could result in various civil and criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text, non-compliance with the prescribed qualifications or failure to adhere to the new salary scales may lead to disciplinary actions or legal repercussions. These could include fines, sanctions, or other forms of enforcement as determined by the relevant authorities under the Public Service Act 1922-1968. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the Act and any associated legislation.