STATUTORY RULES
1971 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 Regulation.
Dated this twelfth day of January, 1971.
Chairman.
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 twenty-eighth day of January, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Prime Minister.
Amendment of The Public Service Regulations†
Conditions for transfer or promotion from the Fourth Division to the Third Division.
Regulation 112 of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (1a.) the words—
“ Western Australia— | |
Leaving Examination............................................. | Pass |
Matriculation Examination......................................... | Pass ” |
and inserting in their stead the words— | |
“ Western Australia— | |
Leaving Examination............................................. | Pass |
Matriculation Examination......................................... | Pass |
Technical Education Division Leaving Standard Examination.................. | Pass”. |
*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1971, No. , and see also Statutory Rules 1971, Nos. .
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 1434, under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, was enacted to address gaps in the administrative framework concerning the conditions for transfer or promotion within the public service. This legislative instrument, made by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General, serves to amend the Public Service Regulations, specifically updating the qualifications required for transfer or promotion from the Fourth Division to the Third Division. The policy objective is to ensure that public service employees meet appropriate educational and professional standards for career advancement, thereby maintaining the integrity and efficiency of public administration.
Scope and Application
The Public Service Regulations, 1971, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1968, pertain specifically to the Commonwealth public service and its employees. These regulations detail the conditions for transfer or promotion from the Fourth Division to the Third Division within the public service, amending Regulation 112 to include passing the Technical Education Division Leaving Standard Examination in Western Australia as a requisite for such advancement. The amendments do not extend to other states or territories, indicating a targeted application to Western Australia. The regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions but apply to individuals within the public service who are seeking transfer or promotion. This legislative instrument operates nationally within the Commonwealth, affecting the career progression of public servants in Western Australia, while subordinate instruments may further define or expand upon these regulations as needed.
Key Provisions
The primary operative section of this legislative instrument (Regulation 112) modifies the Public Service Regulations by altering the conditions required for transfer or promotion from the Fourth Division to the Third Division of the Public Service. Specifically, it changes the requirements for the Western Australia Leaving Examination, Matriculation Examination, and introduces a new requirement for the Technical Education Division Leaving Standard Examination, all of which must be passed to satisfy the conditions for promotion (Regulation 112). These changes are intended to reflect updated educational standards and qualifications relevant to the public service roles in question.
The amendments impose new obligations on public service employees seeking promotion from the Fourth Division to the Third Division. They must now pass the Technical Education Division Leaving Standard Examination in addition to the previously required Leaving Examination and Matriculation Examination. This change means that employees must not only meet the existing academic criteria but also demonstrate proficiency in technical education standards set by the relevant authority. These obligations are intended to ensure that individuals promoted to higher divisions possess the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively perform their duties.
Breaching the conditions outlined in Regulation 112 can result in serious consequences for the parties involved. Although the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text provided, it is reasonable to infer that failure to meet the educational requirements for promotion could result in the denial of transfer or promotion. This could have significant implications for career advancement within the public service. Additionally, if the regulations are part of a broader statutory framework, further civil or administrative penalties might apply, depending on the specifics of the overarching legislation.