Statutory Rules
1976 No. 181
REGULATIONS 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 Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this sixteenth day of August, 1976.
A. S. COOLEY
Chairman.
D. LINEHAN
Commissioner.
J. C. TAYLOR
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 nineteenth day of August, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. A. STREET
Minister of State for Employment and Industrial Relations for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
Schedule 3 — Part I.
1. Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting Group 17 from Part I and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 17 |
Assistant (Mint), Grade 1 .......................... | 6,669–6,785–6,873 |
Assistant (Mint), Grade 2 .......................... | 7,022–7,114 ”; and |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 25 August 1976.
† Statutory Rules 1975, No. 26, as amended by Statutory Rules 1975, Nos. 53, 71, 87, 117, 151, 193 and 204; and 1976, Nos. 13, 94, 142, 165 and 166.
(b) by omitting Group 209 from Part I and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 209 |
Assistant Mint Craftsman ..................... | 7,464–7,576–7,671 |
Mint Craftsman, Grade 1 ...................... | 8,273–8,414–8,556 |
Mint Craftsman, Grade 2 ...................... | 8,682–8,826–8,966 |
Mint Craftsman, Grade 3 ...................... | 8,918–9,099 |
Mint Craftsman, Grade 4 ...................... | 9,323–9,507 |
Supervising Mint Craftsman, Grade 1 ............. | 10,653–10,880 |
Supervising Mint Craftsman, Grade 2 ............. | 11,109–11,336 |
Supervising Mint Craftsman, Grade 3 ............. | 11,548–11,755 ”. |
Schedule 3— Part III.
2. Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting item 9 from Part III and substituting the following item:—
“ 9 | Assistant (Mint), Grade 1 .................... | Under 17 years .... | 3,335 |
| | 17 years ........ | 4,001 |
| | 18 years ........ | 4,668 |
| | 19 years ........ | 5,402 |
| | 20 years ........ | 6,069 ”. |
Schedule 4.
3. Schedule 4 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by inserting after item 3 the following item:—
“ 3a Assistant (Mint), Grade 1 ..... Assistant (Mint), Grade 2 | An officer shall, for each day or portion of a day while the officer is engaged in driving a fork lift, be paid an allowance equal to the difference between the salary of the officer and the salary that would be payable to the officer from time to time if the scale of rates of the salary payable to the officer were $7,245–7,345–7,445.”. |
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 181, made under the Public Service Act 1922, address the need to update salary scales for certain public service positions within the Mint. Enacted by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, these regulations ensure that salary adjustments reflect the current economic conditions and responsibilities associated with specific roles. The policy objective is to maintain fair and competitive remuneration for public service employees, which in turn supports the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service. The amendments involve adjustments to salary scales for various Mint positions, ensuring that they align with the broader public service pay structures.
Scope and Application
The Public Service (Salaries) Regulations 1976, made under the Public Service Act 1922, are applicable to officers within the public service of the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically addressing their salaries and allowances. These regulations are designed to govern the remuneration of various public service positions, including those at the Royal Australian Mint, by establishing specific salary scales and allowances for different grades and roles. The regulations provide detailed salary brackets for Assistant Mint and Mint Craftsman positions across multiple grades, as well as allowances for officers engaged in specific duties such as operating a forklift. The geographic scope of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth level, affecting federal public service employees. These regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, though the specific roles covered and the salary scales provided implicitly exclude positions not listed within the regulations. The regulations may be further detailed or modified through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments to salary scales and allowances as needed.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this legislation pertain to the amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, the Regulations amend Schedule 3 by omitting and substituting certain groups and items. Under Schedule 3—Part I, Group 17 is replaced with new salary scales for Assistants (Mint) at Grade 1 and Grade 2. Similarly, Group 209 is replaced with new scales for various Mint Craftsman positions, including Assistant Mint Craftsman, Mint Craftsman Grades 1 to 4, and Supervising Mint Craftsman Grades 1 to 3. Additionally, Schedule 3—Part III replaces item 9 with new salary scales for Assistants (Mint) at Grade 1, based on age. Finally, Schedule 4 inserts a new item 3a, which provides an allowance for Assistants (Mint) at Grade 1 and Grade 2 when engaged in driving a forklift.
These Regulations impose clear obligations on the parties governed by them, specifically regarding the payment of salaries and allowances to public service officers. The amended salary scales in Schedule 3—Part I and Group 209 must be adhered to for the respective positions, ensuring that officers are compensated in accordance with the specified rates. Schedule 3—Part III details the age-based salary progression for Assistants (Mint) at Grade 1, requiring adherence to the outlined scales. Additionally, Schedule 4's allowance provision mandates that any officer engaged in driving a forklift must be paid the difference between their current salary and the specified scale of $7,245–7,345–7,445.
For breaches of these Regulations, the legislation does not explicitly state specific offences, penalties, or consequences. However, any failure to comply with the mandated salary scales and allowances could potentially lead to legal disputes or grievances, as the Regulations are made under the Public Service Act 1922. While the exact penalties are not detailed within these Regulations, they could involve administrative actions, such as investigations or corrective measures, to ensure compliance with the stipulated terms.