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 first day of April, 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 twenty-third day of April, 1970.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service Regulations†
Salaries payable to officers of the Fourth Division.
1. Regulation 106 is amended by omitting sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (11.).
First Schedule.
2. Part III. of the First Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting Item 48.
Second Schedule.
3. The Second Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by inserting after Item 3 the following item:—
“ 3aa Clerical Assistant, Grade 3
1. He shall, if he is performing the duties of an office in the Department of Health, be paid an allowance at the rate of $58.00 per annum for each day on which he is employed solely on checking prescriptions in respect of treatment provided under the Repatriation Act 1920–1970.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1970.
† Statutory Rules 1933, 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 and 13.
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Fourth Schedule.
4. Part I. of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting after Group 26 the following group:—
Group 26aa
Dental Specialist……………………………………………….. | 8,300-8,600-8,900-9,200-9,500; |
(b) by omitting Group 28;
(c) by inserting after Group 36 the following group:—
Group 36a
Executive Officer—
Office of the Australian Council for the Arts............ | 11,022; and |
(d) by omitting Group 51 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
Group 51
Journalist, Grade B.................................... | 4,747-4,877-5,007 |
Journalist, Grade A.................................... | 5.790-5,940-6,090 |
Journalist, Grade A1.................................... | 6,833-7,121 |
Senior Editor........................................ | 7,571 |
Senior Liaison Officer, Publicity—Department of Trade and Industry... | 7,571 |
Assistant Director, Publicity—Department of Internal Territories...... | 7,571 |
Assistant Director, Immigration Publicity...................... | 7,571 |
Director of Public Relations— | |
Other than Department of Defence, Prime Minister’s Department and Postmaster-General’s Department | 7,571 |
Department of Defence................................ | 8,471 |
Prime Minister’s Department............................ | 8,021 |
Postmaster-General’s Department......................... | 8,021 |
Assistant Director, Publicity Section— | |
Department of Trade and Industry......................... | 8,021 |
Assistant Chief Migration Officer (Publicity)................... | 8,021 |
Director, Information and Publicity— | |
Department of External Territories........................ | 8,021 |
Director, Immigration Publicity............................ | 8,471 |
Director, Trade Publicity— | |
Department of Trade and Industry......................... | 8,471 |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1970 No. 1407, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, addresses amendments to the Public Service Regulations. These amendments were made to adjust salaries and allowances for certain public service officers, including those in the Department of Health and the Office of the Australian Council for the Arts, as well as to revise classifications and salary scales for various positions such as dental specialists and journalists. The Public Service Board, acting on the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1968, issued these regulations, which were subsequently approved by the Governor-General. The policy objective is to ensure that public service remuneration remains competitive and reflective of the duties and responsibilities associated with various roles within the public sector.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, approved by the Governor-General, primarily concern the modification of salary structures and allowances for various public service positions. These amendments apply to officers within the public service, including those in the Fourth Division, and specifically address salaries and allowances for roles such as Clerical Assistants, Dental Specialists, and Journalists, among others. The changes encompass the introduction of new salary groups, the amendment of existing salary scales, and the introduction of additional allowances for certain duties, such as checking prescriptions for treatment under the Repatriation Act 1920-1970. These regulations are applicable nationwide as they are federal regulations, affecting public service officers across all states and territories within Australia. The regulations do not explicitly mention exclusions or thresholds, but the specific amendments detailed suggest a targeted approach to adjusting remuneration based on role and responsibilities within the public service. The application of these regulations may be further refined or extended through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Public Service Board.
Key Provisions
The Public Service Regulations, as amended by the Statutory Rules 1970 No. 1407, include several key provisions that alter salary rates and introduce new allowances for specific roles within the public service. Regulation 106 has been amended by removing sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (11). Additionally, Item 48 has been omitted from Part III of the First Schedule, and a new item has been inserted into the Second Schedule to introduce an allowance for Clerical Assistants, Grade 31, who are employed solely on checking prescriptions in the Department of Health under the Repatriation Act 1920-1970. This allowance is set at $58.00 per annum for each day of employment. Furthermore, the Fourth Schedule has been revised by adding new salary groups, such as Dental Specialist and Executive Officer—Office of the Australian Council for the Arts, and by omitting certain existing groups. These amendments reflect adjustments to the salary scales for various positions, including Journalist Grades and other public relations roles across different departments.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the public service officers affected by the amendments. Officers now entitled to the new allowance for checking prescriptions must ensure they meet the criteria for employment solely on this task. Additionally, officers whose roles are subject to the new salary groups must adhere to the updated remuneration schedules. The amendments also necessitate that departments and agencies within the public service adjust their payroll systems and records to reflect the new salary structures and allowances. Compliance with these changes is essential to ensure that officers are fairly compensated in accordance with the revised regulations.
Breach of these regulations could potentially lead to civil or administrative consequences. For instance, if an officer is found to be performing duties outside the scope of the allowance for Clerical Assistants, Grade 31, without proper justification, it could result in disciplinary action. Similarly, failure to adjust salary scales in line with the new groups could lead to complaints and potential legal challenges from affected officers. The precise penalties for such breaches would depend on the specific circumstances and internal policies of the relevant departments, but they could include financial penalties, corrective actions, or other administrative measures.
The amendments also introduce potential penalties for non-compliance with the new salary scales and allowances. Officers who receive incorrect payments due to non-compliance could be required to repay any overpayments, and departments may face financial penalties or audits to rectify the situation. Additionally, public service officers found to be in breach of the regulations by misrepresenting their duties to claim allowances or salaries could face disciplinary action, including potential termination of employment. The specific penalties would be determined by the internal policies of the relevant department and could include both civil and administrative sanctions.