STATUTORY RULES.
1963. No. 42.
REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1960.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1960, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulation.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of April, 1963.
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 Regulation.
Dated this eleventh day of May, 1963.
E. W. WOODWARD
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
GORDON FREETH
Minister of State for the Interior, for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulations.†
Fourth Schedules.
The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following Part:—
| Part VII.: Court Officers, Attorney-General's Department. |
49 | Principal Registrar, High Court of Australia | £4,470 |
50 | District Registrar, High Court of Australia, New South Wales | £3,398–£3,528–£3.650 |
51 | Deputy Registrar, High Court of Australia, Victoria | £2,748–£2,878–£3,008 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 17th May, 1963.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1963, No. 4, and see also Statutory Rules 1963, Nos. 4, 5, 20, 22. 33 and 41.
3684/63.—Price 3d.
Part VII.: Court Officers, Attorney-General's Department—continued.
52 | Deputy District Registrar, High Court of Australia, New South Wales | £1,408–£1,463–£1,518–£1,573–£1,628–£1,683–£1,968–£2,033–£2,098–£2,163–£2,228–£2,293–£2,423–£2,553 |
53 | Stipendiary Magistrate ................... | £4,060 |
54 | Registrar in Bankruptcy, New South Wales | £3,398–£3,528–£3,650 |
55 | Registrar in Bankruptcy, Victoria............. | £3,398–£3,528–£3,650 |
56 | Registrar in Bankruptcy, Queensland........... | £2,748–£2,878–£3,008 |
57 | Registrar in Bankruptcy, South Australia | £2,748–£2,878–£3,008 |
58 | Registrar in Bankruptcy, Western Australia | £2,748–£2,878–£3,008 |
59 | Registrar in Bankruptcy, Tasmania............ | £1,408–£1,463–£1,518–£1,573–£1,628–£1,683–£1,968–£2,033–£2,098–£2,163–£2,228–£2,293–£2,423–£2,553 |
60 | Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, New South Wales | £2,748–£2,878–£3,008 |
61 | Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, Victoria | £2,748–£2,878–£3,008 |
62 | Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, Queensland | £1,408–£1,463–£1,518–£1,573–£1,628–£1,683–£1,968–£2,033–£2,098–£2,163–£2,228–£2,293–£2,423–£2,553 |
63 | Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, South Australia | £1,408–£1,463–£1,518–£1,573–£1,628–£1,683–£1,968–£2,033–£2,098–£2,163–£2,228–£2,293–£2,423–£2,553 |
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1963, No. 42, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, were enacted to amend the Public Service Regulations by introducing new salary scales for various court officers within the Attorney-General's Department. These amendments were necessary to ensure that the remuneration of court officers was aligned with their responsibilities and the changing economic conditions of the time. The Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, made these regulations subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The objective of this legislative instrument was to establish updated and fair compensation structures for specific roles within the High Court and bankruptcy registrars across different states, ensuring that these public servants were appropriately rewarded for their duties.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1963 No. 42, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, amends the Public Service Regulations to include salaries for specific officers within the Attorney-General's Department and High Court of Australia. This regulation applies to public service officers, specifically those within the Court Officers and Attorney-General's Department, across various jurisdictions in Australia. The amendment details salary scales for positions such as the Principal Registrar of the High Court of Australia, District Registrars in New South Wales, and Registrars and Deputy Registrars in Bankruptcy across multiple states. The regulation delineates specific salary brackets for each position, ensuring consistency and transparency in remuneration. It extends across the Commonwealth, thereby impacting federal public service officers and related judicial roles. The regulation does not specify exclusions or exemptions but operates within the broader framework of the Public Service Act and its associated regulations. The scope and application of this regulation are further defined through subordinate instruments that may provide additional detail or clarification on the implementation and enforcement of these salary provisions.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation pertain to the amendment of the Public Service Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1960. Specifically, Part VII of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended to include details of salaries for various court officers and registrars within the Attorney-General's Department. This includes roles such as the Principal Registrar of the High Court of Australia, District Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Stipendiary Magistrates, and various Registrars and Deputy Registrars in Bankruptcy for different states and territories (sections 49-63). These provisions set out the salary scales for these positions, which are vital for the administration of justice and the smooth operation of the courts.
The Act imposes certain obligations and requirements on the entities it governs. It mandates that the salary scales provided in the amended regulations are to be adhered to when appointing or re-appointing officers to the specified roles within the courts. This includes ensuring that any payments made to these officers align with the prescribed salary brackets. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the Public Service Board to ensure that these regulations are implemented and complied with across the relevant jurisdictions.
Breach of the provisions outlined in this legislation can result in civil and criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within this regulation, breaches of public service regulations generally can lead to disciplinary action, including fines, suspension, or termination of employment. Furthermore, if the breach involves fraudulent behaviour or misconduct, it may also result in criminal charges. The exact penalties for such breaches would typically be determined in accordance with other applicable laws and regulations, and could include fines or imprisonment depending on the severity of the breach.