Statutory Rules
1974 No. 223
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1974.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1974, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this fifteenth day of November, 1974.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
Commissioner.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of November, 1974.
John R. Kerr
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
LIONEL BOWEN
Special Minister of State
for and on behalf of the
Prime Minister.
Amendments of tue Public Service Regulations†
Allowance payable for use, for official purposes, of privale vehicle.
1. Regulation 90 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (4) and substituting the following table:—
Type of vehicle | Rate of payment per kilometre in cents for each kilometre in the first 12,000 kilometres travelled in the prescribed period | Rate of payment per kilometre in cents for every other kilometre travelled in the prescribed period |
Motor truck having a carrying capacity of I tonne or over........ | 13.3 | 9.3 |
Motor car, or motor truck having a carrying capacity of less than 1 tonne, the engine of which has more than 6 cylinders | 12.9 | 8.8 |
Motor car, or motor truck having a carrying capacity of less than 1 tonne, the engine of which has 5 or 6 cylinders | 10.0 | 7.0 |
Motor car, or motor truck having a carrying capacity of less than 1 tonne, the engine of which has A cylinders or less | 9.0 | 6.3 |
Motor cycle, the engine capacity of which is, or is greater than, 250 cubic centimetres | 6.6 | 4.7 |
Any other motor cycle............................... | 3.2 | 2.5 |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 27 November 1974.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1974, No. 5 and see also Statutory Rules 1974, Nos. 5, 15, 16, 51, 73, 98, 99, 119, 135, 143, 149, 168 end 169.
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Allowance for use of privale vehicles on specified journeys.
2. Regulation 90a of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (2) and substituting the following table:—
Type of vehicle | Rate of payment per kilometre in cents |
Motor truck of 1 tonne capacity or over................................. | 9.3 |
Motor car, or motor truck of less than 1 tonne capacity, the engine of which has more than 6 cylinders | 8.8 |
Motor car, or motor truck of less than 1 tonne capacity, the engine of which has 5 or 6 cylinders | 7.0 |
Motor car, or motor truck of less than 1 tonne capacity, the engine of which has 4 cylinders or less | 6.3 |
Motor cycle the engine capacity of which is, or is greater than, 250 cubic centimetres | 4.7 |
Any other motor cycle............................................ | 2.5 |
Application.
3. The amendments effected by these Regulations do not apply to travel in a motor vehicle before the commencement of these Regulations.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 223, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1974, were enacted to amend the existing Public Service Regulations. These regulations, approved by the Governor-General and effective from November 1974, address the need for updated allowances for public service employees who use their private vehicles for official purposes. The Public Service Board, acting with authority conferred by the Public Service Act, introduced these amendments to ensure that the rates for vehicle usage reflect current conditions, providing clear and updated guidelines for reimbursements. This legislative instrument was essential in maintaining the efficiency and fairness of the public service by addressing discrepancies and ensuring that the regulations remain relevant and practical for the employees' needs.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 223, titled "Regulations Under the Public Service Act 1922-1974," made by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, outlines amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These regulations apply to employees of the Australian Public Service who use their private vehicles for official purposes. The specified amendments relate to the allowance payable for the use of private vehicles, with detailed rates per kilometre based on the type and engine capacity of the vehicle. This amendment does not extend to travel undertaken in a motor vehicle before the commencement of these Regulations. The regulations are applicable nationwide, as they are made under the Public Service Act, which has a Commonwealth reach, thereby affecting federal public service employees across Australia. No specific exclusions or exemptions are noted in the text, but the application is confined to travel undertaken after the effective date of the regulations. The regulations are intended to standardise the allowance rates for different types of vehicles used for official purposes by public servants.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the statutory rules amend the Public Service Regulations, particularly focusing on allowances for the use of private vehicles for official purposes. Regulation 90 now details the rates of payment per kilometre for various types of vehicles used for official travel, distinguishing between different capacities and engine sizes (Reg. 1). Additionally, Regulation 90a outlines the rates for specified journeys, again categorising vehicles by capacity and engine size (Reg. 2). It is crucial to note that these amendments do not apply to travel undertaken before the commencement of these Regulations (Reg. 3).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on public service employees who use their private vehicles for official purposes. Employees must adhere to the prescribed rates of payment per kilometre as outlined in the amended Regulations. This includes maintaining accurate records of the kilometres travelled and ensuring that claims for reimbursement are submitted in accordance with the specified rates. The Regulations also require public service employees to use their vehicles exclusively for official purposes when claiming allowances, ensuring transparency and accountability in the reimbursement process.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text. Generally, non-compliance with public service regulations can lead to disciplinary actions, including potential fines or other administrative penalties. For more severe breaches, criminal charges may be pursued, particularly if there is evidence of fraud or significant misuse of public funds. However, the exact penalties and consequences for breaches of these particular Regulations would need to be referred to other relevant legislation or administrative guidelines.