Statutory Rules
1977 No. 84
REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922.*
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 Administrator, the following Regulation.
Dated this sixth day of June, 1977.
K. SHANN
Chairman.
J. C. TAYLOR
Commissioner.
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulation.
Dated this eighth day of June, 1977.
A. R. CUTLER
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. A. STALEY
Minister of State for the Capital Territory for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
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Amendments OF the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
Schedule 3.
Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in Part I, after Group 54, the following group:—
“ Group 54a |
Communicator-in-training..... | 7,151 |
Communicator, Grade 1....... | 7,413–7,674–7,950–8,225–8,504–8,777 |
Communicator, Grade 2....... | 9,071–9,376 |
Communicator, Grade 3....... | 9,714–10,052–10,391 |
Communicator, Grade 4....... | 10,819–11,151–11,484 ”; and |
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* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 15 June 1977.
† Statutory Rules 1975, No. 26 as amended by Statutory Rules 1975, Nos. 53, 71, 87, 117, 151, 193 and 204; 1976, Nos. 43, 94, 142, 165, 166, 181, 249 and 301; and 1977, Nos. 35, 48, 49 and 83.
(b) by inserting in Part II, after item 12, the following item:—
“ 12a Communicator-in-training.. | Under 17 years..... | 3,576 |
| 17 years.......... | 4,291 |
| 18 years.......... | 5,006 |
| 19 years.......... | 5,792 |
| 20 years.......... | 6,507 ”. |
Overview
Statutory Rules 1977 No. 84, made under the Public Service Act 1922, was enacted to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations and was introduced to address the need for updating salary scales and job classifications within the public service. The Public Service Board, acting with the authority conferred by the Public Service Act, made these regulations. This legislative instrument was approved by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and subsequently ratified by the Minister of State for the Capital Territory on behalf of the Prime Minister. The amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, specifically outlined in Schedule 3, aim to adjust the remuneration scales for various grades of communicators, including the introduction of a new category, Communicator-in-training, thereby ensuring that the public service remuneration system remains fair and reflective of the roles and responsibilities within the service.
Scope and Application
This statutory rule, made under the Public Service Act 1922, pertains to the regulation of salaries for certain positions within the Commonwealth public service. Specifically, it introduces new salary scales for positions classified as Communicator-in-training and various grades of Communicator. The regulation applies to individuals employed in these roles within the Commonwealth public service, affecting their remuneration based on their level of experience and age. The regulation's geographic reach is national, impacting public servants across Australia. The regulation does not specify exclusions or exemptions, and it extends the application of the Public Service Act 1922 by introducing new salary scales through subordinate instruments. This ensures that the remuneration of public servants in these specific roles is updated in accordance with the legislative framework provided by the Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation, titled "Regulation Under the Public Service Act 1922," focus on the amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, it involves the insertion of a new group and item related to "Communicator-in-training" roles within the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. The new Group 54a establishes salary scales for various grades of Communicators, including Communicator-in-training, Communicator Grade 1 through Grade 4 (section 3(a)). Additionally, Part II of the regulations is amended to include a new item, 12a, which sets out the salary brackets for Communicator-in-training positions based on the individual's age (section 3(b)).
This regulation imposes specific obligations on the Public Service Board and relevant authorities to implement the newly established salary scales and brackets for Communicator-in-training roles. The Public Service Board must ensure that these amendments are integrated into the existing salary structures and that appropriate remuneration is provided in accordance with the new rates. The Board is also responsible for communicating these changes to relevant stakeholders, including employees within the specified roles, to ensure compliance with the updated salary regulations.
Any breach of these regulations could potentially lead to various consequences, including financial penalties for non-compliance and potential disciplinary action against individuals or entities responsible for implementing the salary changes. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of regulations under the Public Service Act 1922 may result in civil or criminal liabilities, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. In severe cases, this could lead to fines or other legal repercussions as stipulated under relevant sections of the Act and associated regulations.