Statutory Rules
1973 No. 222
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1973.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1973, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of October, 1973.
A. S. COOLEY
Chairman.
D. LINEHAN
Commissioner.
F. C. NORDECK
Commissioner.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this thirteenth day of November, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
D. R. WILLESEE
Special Minister of State for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
First Schedule.
1. Part I of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 3.
Third Schedule—Part I.
2. Part I of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 2.
Third Schedule—Part III.
3. Part III of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 3.
Fourth Schedule.
4. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting from item 29 the figure “ 100 ” (in the third column) and substituting the figure “ 150 ”.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 22 November 1973.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 196, as amended by Statutory Rules 1973, Nos. 33, 36, 48, 59, 60, 91, 137, 165, 183, 185 and 216.
SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 1
Amendments of Part I of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations
1. Omit Group 31, substitute the following group:— | |
Group 31 |
Dental Therapist-in-training........................ | 3,786 |
Dental Therapist................................ | 4,516-4,771-5,026-5,281-5,536-5,791-6,046 |
Tutor Dental Therapist............................ | 6,301-6,556-6,811 |
2. Omit Group 39, substitute the following group:— | |
Group 39 |
Director (City Parks Administration).................. | 15,250 |
SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 2
Amendments of Part I of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations
1. Omit Group 1, substitute the following group:—
Group 1 |
Accounting Machinist-in-training.................... | 3,573 |
Accounting Machinist, Grade 1...................... | 3,675-3,777-3,879-3,981 |
Accounting Machinist, Grade 2...................... | 4,491 |
Accounting Machinist, Grade 3...................... | 4,669 |
Accounting Machinist Supervisor, Grade 1.............. | 4,771-4,924 |
Accounting Machinist Supervisor, Grade 2.............. | 5,332-5,485 |
Accounting Machinist Controller, Grade 1............... | 5,842-6,046 |
Accounting Machinist Controller, Grade 2............... | 6,454 |
2. Omit Group 58, substitute the following group:— | |
Group 58 |
Chief Engraver................................. | 8,450-8,650-8,850 |
3. Omit Group 78, substitute the following group:— | |
| |
Group 78 |
Dental Assistant................................ | 3,547-3,649-3,751-3,853-3,955 |
4. Omit Group 344. | |
5. Omit Group 359, substitute the following group:— | |
Group 359 |
Radio Assistant................................ | 4,350-4,464-4,578 |
Tradesman (Radio)— | |
Department of the Army, Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Science or Department of Transport | 4,807-4,921-5,035-5,148-5,263-5,377-5,491 |
SCHEDULE 3 Regulation 3
Amendments of Part III of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations
1. Omit items 1 and 2, substitute the following items:— | | |
1 | Accounting Machinist-in-training...................... | Under 17 years..... | 1,787 |
| | 17 years.......... | 2,144 |
| | 18 years.......... | 2,501 |
| | 19 years.......... | 2,894 |
| | 20 years.......... | 3,251 |
2 | Accounting Machinist, Grade 1........................ | Under 17 years..... | 1,838 |
| | 17 years.......... | 2,205 |
| | 18 years.......... | 2,573 |
| | 19 years.......... | 2,977 |
| | 20 years.......... | 3,344 |
2. Omit item 41, substitute the following item:— | | |
41 | Radio Assistant.................................. | Under 17 years..... | 2,175 |
| | 17 years.......... | 2,610 |
| | 18 years.......... | 3,045 |
| | 19 years.......... | 3,524 |
| | 20 years.......... | 3,959 |
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 222, under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, were enacted by the Public Service Board, with the approval of the Governor-General, to address the need for updating the remuneration scales within the public service. The problem these regulations aimed to address was the outdated salary structures in various public service roles, necessitating adjustments to align with contemporary economic conditions and to ensure fair compensation. This legislative instrument was approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting the commitment to maintaining equitable and competitive salaries within the public sector. The overarching policy objective was to ensure that the remuneration packages for public servants were reflective of the roles' demands and responsibilities, thereby maintaining a motivated and efficient public service workforce.
The regulations, as outlined in the schedules, involved amendments to several parts of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, primarily focusing on updating salary bands and classifications for various roles across different groups and grades. These adjustments were aimed at ensuring that the public service could attract and retain skilled personnel by providing competitive and fair remuneration. The meticulous updating of salary scales across different roles underscores a policy commitment to recognising the value of public service work and ensuring that public servants are appropriately compensated for their contributions.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1973 are designed to govern the remuneration of public service employees within the Commonwealth jurisdiction. These regulations apply to all public service employees, encompassing various roles and classifications as specified in the schedules. The amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations primarily focus on adjusting salary scales for different positions across various groups and grades, ensuring that compensation reflects changes in the public service's operational demands and economic conditions. The amendments also extend to specific roles such as Dental Therapist-in-training, Accounting Machinist, and Radio Assistant, among others, with adjustments made to their respective salary brackets. The scope of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth level, impacting all public service employees across Australia. There are no specific exclusions or exemptions outlined within these regulations, but they are subject to potential further refinement or specification through subordinate instruments that may extend or restrict their application.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1973 primarily focus on amending the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations to reflect changes in salary scales for various public service positions. Section 1 amends Part I of the First Schedule, substituting new salary groups for certain roles such as Dental Therapist-in-training and Director (City Parks Administration) (Regulation 1). Section 2 amends Part I of the Third Schedule, introducing new salary scales for roles like Accounting Machinist-in-training and Chief Engraver (Regulation 2). Section 3 amends Part III of the Third Schedule by updating the salary scales for Accounting Machinist-in-training and Radio Assistant based on age and experience (Regulation 3). The Fourth Schedule is also amended by increasing a specific salary figure from 100 to 150 (Regulation 4).
These Regulations impose obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure that the salary scales for public service roles are updated accurately and in accordance with the legislative authority granted under the Public Service Act 1922-1973. The Board must ensure that all amendments are correctly implemented and communicated to relevant departments and personnel. The public service roles covered by these Regulations must adhere to the new salary scales as stipulated in the amended schedules.
Failure to comply with these Regulations could potentially lead to legal consequences for the Public Service Board, as the amendments are mandated by statutory authority. While the Regulations do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of statutory duties under the Public Service Act 1922-1973 could result in disciplinary action against the Board. Additionally, public servants not receiving the correct salary as per the updated scales may have grounds to pursue legal action for underpayment.