Statutory Rules
1979 No. 74
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 19221
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this first day of May 1979.
R. W. COLE
Chairman
J. C. TAYLOR
Commissioner
R. J. YOUNG
Commissioner
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this tenth day of May 1979.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
IAN VINER
Minister of State for Employment and Youth Affairs for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
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AMENDMENTS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE (SALARIES) REGULATIONS2
Schedule 3—Part I
1. Part I of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Group 108 and substituting the following group:
“Group 108
Trainee Flight Service Officer..... | 8,699 |
Flight Service Officer, Grade 1..... | 9,729-10,053-10,376-10,717-11,073 |
Flight Service Officer, Grade 2..... | 11,798-12,151-12,509-12,864-13,217 |
Flight Service Officer, Grade 3..... | 13,573-13,929-14,284-14,641 |
Flight Service Officer, Grade 4..... | 14,996-15,352-15,707”. |
Schedule 3—Part II
2. Part II of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting item 47 and substituting the following item:
“47 | Trainee Flight Service Officer.. | 18 years....... | 6,089 |
19 years....... | 7,046 |
20 years....... | 7,916”. |
NOTES
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 May 1979.
2. Statutory Rules 1975 No. 26 as amended to date. For previous amendments see Note 2 to Statutory Rules 1979 No. 28 and see also Statutory Rules 1979 Nos. 28, 33, 40 and 73.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1979 No. 74, enacted by the Public Service Board under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922, introduced amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. This legislative instrument aimed to address discrepancies and ensure updated remuneration scales for public service roles, specifically for Flight Service Officers. Approved by the Governor-General, these regulations were designed to align public service salaries with contemporary standards and the evolving responsibilities of the roles. The enactment aimed to maintain equitable and competitive compensation within the public sector, reflecting the value and skill requirements of various positions within the public service framework.
Scope and Application
These regulations under the Public Service Act 1922 primarily apply to the remuneration of individuals within the public service, specifically targeting the salary structures for Flight Service Officers, including Trainee Flight Service Officers, across various grades. The scope of these regulations encompasses employees who are part of the public service and are classified within the specified categories, ensuring that their salary increments and rates are updated and aligned with the regulatory framework. The amendments reflect adjustments to the salary scales for these positions, reflecting the revised pay rates in line with the legislative and administrative changes. Geographically, these regulations apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all federal public service entities and personnel. There are no explicit exclusions mentioned in the regulations, implying a broad application to all relevant individuals unless otherwise specified by subordinate legislation or specific departmental guidelines. The regulations are instrumental in maintaining equitable and updated salary structures within the public service, ensuring compliance with legislative mandates and administrative standards.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922, as amended, primarily focus on updating the salary scales for specific public service positions. The main operative sections of these regulations are found in Schedule 3, where Group 108 and item 47 are revised (Schedule 3, Part I and II). Group 108 now details the salary scales for various grades of Flight Service Officers, including Trainee Flight Service Officer through to Grade 4. Item 47 outlines the salary increments for a Trainee Flight Service Officer based on age, specifically for those aged 18, 19, and 20 years.
These regulations impose clear obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the salary scales are updated and communicated effectively to the relevant personnel. The Board must ensure that all public service employees within the specified categories receive compensation in line with these updated scales. Furthermore, these regulations necessitate that the updated salary information be accurately recorded and maintained within the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, ensuring transparency and adherence to the legislative framework.
Violations or non-compliance with these regulations could result in various civil or administrative consequences. Although the specific penalties are not outlined within the text, breaches of public service regulations generally may lead to disciplinary actions against the officers or employees involved. The consequences could include fines, reprimands, or other corrective measures deemed appropriate by the Public Service Board. These actions are intended to uphold the integrity of the public service remuneration system and ensure fair compensation practices are maintained.