STATUTORY RULES
1972 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922–1972*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922–1972, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this seventeenth day of April, 1972.
Chairman.
Commissioner.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulations.
Dated this twenty-seventh day of April, 1972.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Sgd. J. D. M. Dobie
Member of the Federal Executive Council for
and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
First Schedule— Part 1.
1. Part I. of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting Group 13 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 13
Bacteriologist, Class 1 | 4,551–4,714–5,136–5,558–6,040–6,586–7,133 |
Bacteriologist, Class 2 | 7,498–7,807–8,113–8,421 |
Bacteriologist, Class 3 | 8,855–9,215–9,575–9,935 |
Principal Bacteriologist | 10,384–10,748–11,112”; and |
(b) by omitting Group 97 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 97
Specialist Adviser, Primitive Art | 8,400–8,700–9,000”. |
First Schedule— Part IV.
2. Part IV. of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Group 5 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 5
Occupational Therapist, Class 1 | 3,816–3,975–4,293–4,611–4,929–5,247–5,565 |
Occupational Therapist, Class 2 | 5,883–6,201–6,519 |
Occupational Therapist, Class 3 | 6,837–7,155–7,473 |
Occupational Therapist, Class 4 | 7,791–8,109 |
Occupational Therapist, Class 5 | 8,609”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1971, No. 174, as amended by 1971, No. 176; and 1972, No. 3, 4, 12 and 13.
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Third Schedule.
3. Part I. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting Group 23;
(b) by inserting after Group 237 the following group:—
“Group 237a
Post Mortem Assistant | 3,466–3,542–3,620 |
Senior Post Mortem Assistant | 3,824”; |
(c) by omitting Groups 304 and 305 and inserting in their stead the following groups:—
“Group 304
Department of the Army, Telecommunications Sub-section, Apprentices School, Balcombe—
Technical Instructor | 5,472–5,634–5,797–5, 960–6,123 |
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 1 | 6,480–6,645 |
“Group 305
Department of the Army, other than Telecommunications Sub-section, Apprentices School, Balcombe—
Technical Instructor | 5,472–5,634–5,797–5,960–6,123. |
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 1 | 6,448–6,600 |
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 2 | 6,929 |
Senior Technical Instructor. Grade 3 | 7,434”; and |
(d) by omitting Group 351 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 351
Transport Supervisor | 4,748–4,877–5,006”, |
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Overview
The Public Service Regulations 1972 were enacted to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922–1972. These regulations were introduced by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, in accordance with the authority conferred upon them by the Public Service Act. The overarching policy objective of these regulations was to adjust salary scales for various public service positions to ensure fair compensation in line with the roles and responsibilities of each position. This legislative instrument aimed to address the need for updated salary structures within the public service sector to reflect the evolving nature of the work and to maintain an effective and motivated public service workforce.
The amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations included the introduction of new salary groups for specific roles such as Bacteriologists, Specialist Advisers, Occupational Therapists, Post Mortem Assistants, Technical Instructors, and Transport Supervisors. By updating these salary scales, the regulations aimed to provide appropriate remuneration that aligns with the skills, experience, and duties required for these positions, thereby attracting and retaining qualified personnel within the public service.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 59, made under the Public Service Act 1922–1972, pertain to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, providing specific amendments to the salary structures of various positions within the public service. These regulations apply to individuals employed in the Commonwealth public service and directly affect the remuneration of specified roles, including bacteriologists, occupational therapists, post mortem assistants, and technical instructors. The scope of the regulations is limited to the amendments of salary groups, ensuring that these roles are compensated according to the newly defined scales. The geographic reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth, thereby applying uniformly across federal public service roles throughout Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these regulations, and they are enacted to update and refine the salary classifications within the public sector. The regulations extend their application through the subordinate instruments detailed in the First and Third Schedules, which provide specific amendments to salary groups, thereby ensuring clarity and precision in the implementation of the updated remuneration structures.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1972 No. 59 under the Public Service Act 1922–1972 pertain to the amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, these regulations introduce changes to the salary structures for various roles within the public service (Part I of the First Schedule). For instance, they adjust the salary brackets for Bacteriologists (Group 13) and Occupational Therapists (Group 5), replacing previous classifications with new ones that reflect updated roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the Third Schedule introduces new salary groups for roles such as Post Mortem Assistants (Group 237a) and Technical Instructors in various Army departments (Groups 304 and 305), while also adjusting existing salary brackets for Transport Supervisors (Group 351).
These regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure the updated salary classifications are implemented accurately and effectively. The Board must ensure that all relevant public service departments are informed of the changes and that they adjust their payroll systems accordingly. This includes updating internal records and communicating any necessary changes to employees. Furthermore, the regulations necessitate that the new salary brackets be reflected in all future employment contracts and service agreements within the specified roles.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in various consequences. While the document does not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, it is reasonable to infer that breaches could lead to legal actions under the Public Service Act 1922–1972. Such actions might include fines, corrections orders, or other enforcement measures deemed appropriate by the courts. Additionally, public service employees whose salaries are not adjusted in accordance with these regulations may have grounds to pursue civil action for unpaid wages, potentially leading to compensation claims. The specific penalties and consequences would depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance.