Statutory Rules
1978 No. 170
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 thirtieth day of August 1978.
K. SHANN
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 thirteenth day of September 1978.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
WAL. FIFE
Minister of State for Business and Consumer Affairs for and on behalf of the Prime Minister
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 19 September 1978.
AMENDMENTS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE (SALARIES) REGULATIONS*
Schedule 1— Part I
1. Part I of Schedule 1 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by inserting after Group 90 the following group:
“ Group 90a |
Test Pilot, Grade 1.............................. | 16,698 |
Test Pilot, Grade 2.............................. | 17,024-17,351-17,678 |
Test Pilot, Grade 3 ............................. | 18,548-18,928-19,310 |
Test Pilot, Grade 4 ............................. | 19,692 |
Test Pilot, Grade 5 ............................. | 20,456 ”. |
Schedule 2— Part I
2. Part I of Schedule 2 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following item:
* 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, 266 and 301; 1977 Nos. 35, 48, 49, 83, 84, 118, 135, 175, 223 and 258; and 1978 Nos. 83 and 169.
“ 7 | Test Pilot, Grade 1 Test Pilot, Grade 2 Test Pilot, Grade 3 Test Pilot, Grade 4 Test Pilot, Grade 5 | An officer who performs flying duties included in the duties relating to the office which that officer occupies shall be paid an additional amount by way of flying allowance so that the rate of the total remuneration payable to the officer, having regard to the grade of that officer in column 2 of the following table in an item in that table, is the rate specified in column 3 of the table in that item: Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Item | Grade | Rate in dollars | 1 | Test Pilot, Grade 1 | 20,969 | 2 | Test Pilot, Grade 2 | 22,297 | 3 | Test Pilot, Grade 3 | 23,518 | 4 | Test Pilot, Grade 4 | 24,588 | 5 | Test Pilot, Grade 5 | 25,299 ”. |
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Overview
The Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, 1978, were enacted to provide amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922. The Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Public Service Act 1922, established these regulations to address the need for updated remuneration structures, particularly for roles involving specialised duties such as flying. The amendments introduced specific salary grades and corresponding flying allowances for test pilots, reflecting the unique and hazardous nature of their work. The regulations were subject to the approval of the Governor-General, which was granted by His Excellency Zelman Cowen on 13 September 1978. The policy objective of these amendments was to ensure fair and adequate compensation for public service officers, particularly those in specialised roles that require additional skills and entail higher risks.
Scope and Application
Statutory Rules 1978 No. 170, made under the Public Service Act 1922, provides specific amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, focusing on the salaries of Test Pilots within the public service. These regulations apply to officers who perform flying duties as part of their official roles and establish specific remuneration rates for various grades of Test Pilots. The regulations are designed to ensure that the total remuneration, inclusive of a flying allowance, aligns with the grade of the Test Pilot, thereby providing a fair and competitive compensation structure for these specialised positions within the public service. The amendments are intended to be implemented nationally, as they are made under Commonwealth authority and apply to all public service officers across Australia. While the regulations are broad in their application to public service officers involved in flying duties, they do not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions; however, the specific focus on Test Pilots implies that the provisions are tailored to this particular role within the public service.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1978 No. 170, under the Public Service Act 1922, introduce amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, establishing new pay scales for Test Pilots. Section 1 of Schedule 1 adds a new group, Group 90a, for Test Pilots, specifying their salary ranges based on grade (sections 1(1) and 1(2)). Section 2 of Schedule 2 further details the additional flying allowances for Test Pilots, ensuring that their total remuneration, including the flying allowance, aligns with the specified rates outlined in a table (section 2(1)).
These Regulations impose obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that Test Pilots receive the appropriate remuneration as per the newly established rates. It is the responsibility of the Board to implement these changes within the existing framework of the Public Service Act 1922. The regulations require adherence to the specified salary brackets and allowances, ensuring that Test Pilots are compensated fairly and in line with their grade and duties.
Breaching these Regulations could lead to various consequences. If an entity fails to comply with the mandated salary scales and allowances, it may face legal repercussions. The Public Service Act 1922 provides for penalties for non-compliance, which could include fines or other civil penalties. It is crucial for entities governed by these Regulations to ensure strict adherence to avoid any legal ramifications.