Statutory Rules
1976 No. 166
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 Governor-General, the following Regulation.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of July, 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 Regulation.
Dated this third day of August, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
PETER NIXON
Minister of State for Transport for and
on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
Schedule 1—Part 1.
Schedule 1 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Group 58 from Part I and substituting the following group:—
“Group 58
Geohydrologist, Class 1 ................. | 8,783–9,035–9,439–10,084–10,822–11,658–12,495 |
Geohydrologist, Class 2 ................. | 13,052–13,527–13,991–14,463 |
Geohydrologist, Class 3 ................. | 15,130–15,680–16,230–16,780”. |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 10 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. 43, 94, 142 and 165.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 166, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922, addresses the need for specific regulation of salaries within the public service. The regulation was made by the Public Service Board, with approval from the Governor-General, and came into effect on 3 August 1976. The purpose of this legislative instrument is to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, particularly by updating the salary scales for certain positions, such as geohydrologists, to reflect changes in the public service remuneration structure. This regulation ensures that the remuneration of public service employees is kept in line with market standards and government policy objectives of maintaining fair and competitive salaries within the public sector.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 166, which are Regulations made under the Public Service Act 1922, pertain specifically to the amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. These Regulations apply to the salaries of geohydrologists within the Commonwealth public service, specifically those classified under Group 58. The amendment involves adjusting the salary scales for different classes of geohydrologists, from Class 1 to Class 3, reflecting changes in remuneration rates. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these Regulations is national, as they pertain to the Commonwealth public service. The Regulations do not exclude any entities or conduct from their application but rather specifically address the salary structures for a designated group within the public service. No stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are evident in the text, as the focus is solely on the salary amendments for geohydrologists. The application of these Regulations extends through the subordinate instrument process, which involves the Public Service Board making the regulations subject to the Governor-General's approval.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these Regulations, under the Public Service Act 1922, primarily involve the amendment of salary scales for specific roles within the public service (Schedule 1, Part 1). Specifically, Group 58 is revised to reflect new salary brackets for geohydrologists at various classes. The new salary scales for a Geohydrologist Class 1 range from 8,783 to 12,495, for Class 2 from 13,052 to 14,463, and for Class 3 from 15,130 to 16,780. These adjustments ensure that remuneration for these roles is aligned with current market standards and the responsibilities associated with each class.
The Regulations impose clear obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that these amendments are implemented effectively. The Board must ensure that all relevant documentation and internal processes are updated to reflect the new salary scales. Furthermore, it is the Board’s responsibility to communicate these changes to the affected employees and any other relevant stakeholders within the public service.
Failure to comply with these Regulations may lead to various consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not explicitly stated within the text, breaches of public service regulations generally can result in disciplinary action against the offending parties. This could include formal warnings, suspension, or even termination of employment, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. Additionally, there may be legal repercussions if the non-compliance is found to have caused significant financial loss or other harm to the public service or its employees.
These Regulations also underscore the importance of maintaining up-to-date and fair compensation structures within the public service. By revising the salary scales for geohydrologists, the Board aims to ensure that these roles remain attractive to qualified candidates, thereby supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of public service operations. This reflects a broader commitment to good governance and the well-being of public service employees.
In summary, these Regulations mandate the amendment of salary scales for geohydrologists, impose obligations on the Public Service Board to implement these changes, and imply potential consequences for non-compliance, including disciplinary actions and legal repercussions. The ultimate goal is to maintain fair and competitive remuneration within the public service, supporting both employee satisfaction and service delivery.