Public Service (Salaries) Regulations (Amendment)

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1974 No. 6

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 nineteenth day of December, 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 eleventh day of January, 1974.

PAUL HASLUCK

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

TOM UREN

Minister of State for Urban and Regional Development for and on behalf

of the Prime Minister.

Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†

Third Schedule.

1. (1) Part I of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 1.

(2) Part III of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 2.

Fourth Schedule.

2. The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 3.

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 15 January 1974.

† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 196, as amended by Statutory Rules 1973, Nos. 33, 36, 48, 59, 60, 91, 137, 165, 183, 185, 216, 222 and 281.

SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 1 (1)

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.......................	4,107
Accounting Machinist, Grade 1........................	4,225-4,343-4,461–4,579
Accounting Machinist, Grade 2........................	5,165
Accounting Machinist, Grade 3........................	5,369
Accounting Machinist Supervisor, Grade 1................	5,487-5,663
Accounting Machinist Supervisor, Grade 2................	6,133-6,309
Accounting Machinist Controller, Grade 1.................	6,719-6,954
Accounting Machinist Controller, Grade 2.................	7,424

2. Omit Group 50, substitute the following group:—

Group 50
Card Punch Operator, Grade 1.........................	4,225-4,343-4,461-4,579
Card Punch Operator, Grade 2.........................	5,035
Supervising Card Punch Operator, Grade 1................	5,223
Supervising Card Punch Operator, Grade 2................	5,487

3. Omit Group 71a, substitute the following group:—

Group 71a
Court Reporting Typist, Grade 1.......................	5,716
Court Reporting Typist, Grade 2.......................	6,220

4. Omit Group 77, substitute the following group:—

Group 77
Data Processing Operator-in-training....................	4,107
Data Processing Operator, Grade 1......................	4,225-4,343-4,461-4,579
Data Processing Operator, Grade 2......................	5,165
Data Processing Operator, Grade 3......................	5,487
Supervisor (Data Processing), Grade 1...................	5,839-6,015
Supervisor (Data Processing), Grade 2...................	6,133-6,309
Supervisor (Data Processing), Grade 3...................	6,427-6,603

5. Omit Group 167, substitute the following group:—

Group 167
Postmaster-General’s Department—
Mail Exchange Branch, New South Wales—
Keyboard Instructor, Grade 1.........................	5,957-6,133-6,309
Keyboard Instructor, Grade 2.........................	6,485-6,719-6,954
Personnel Branch, New South Wales or Victoria—
Keyboard Instructor, Grade 1.........................	5,957-6,133-6,309
Keyboard Instructor, Grade 2.........................	6,485-6,719-6,954

6. Omit Group 190, substitute the following group:—

Group 190
Mail Officer (Coding)..............................	4,225-4,343-4,461-4,579
Mail Officer (Coding)-in-charge.......................	5,282

7. Omit Group 231, substitute the following group:—

Group 231

Overseer—

Computer Service Centre, Statistician’s Branch of the Department of the Treasury

7,424

8. After Group 238, insert the following group:—

Group 238a
Personal Secretary................................	6,954-7,189-7,424

9. Omit Group 294a, substitute the following group:—

Group 294a
Steno-secretary, Grade 1...........................	5,311-5,487-5,663
Steno-secretary, Grade 2...........................	6,014-6,249-6,484

Schedule 1—continued

10. Omit Group 308, substitute the following group:—

Group 308
Supervisor—
Office of the Public Service Board....................	6,719-6,954-7,189

11. Omit Group 352, substitute the following group:—

Group 352
Teleprinter Operator..............................	4,225-4,343-4,461-4,579
Teleprinter Operator-in-charge.......................	5,165

12. Omit Group 354, substitute the following group:—

Group 354
Telex Service Operator............................	4,225-4,343-4,461–4,579
Telex Service Operator-in-charge, Grade 1...............	5,035-5,165
Telex Service Operator-in-charge, Grade 2...............	5,487-5,663

13. Omit Group 372, substitute the following group:—

Group 372
Typist, Grade 1.................................	4,225-4,343-4,461-4,579
Typist, Grade 2.................................	4,731-4,883-5,035
Typist, Grade 3.................................	5,369
Typist Supervisor, Grade 1.........................	5,487-5,663
Typist Supervisor, Grade 2.........................	6,133-6,309
Typist Controller, Grade 1..........................	6,719-6,954
Typist Controller, Grade 2..........................	7,424

SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 1 (2)

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	2,054
		17 years.........	2,464
		18 years.........	2.875
		19 years.........	3,327
		20 years.........	3,737
2.	Accounting Machinist, Grade 1.................	Under 17 years....	2,113
		17 years.....................................	2,535
		18 years.........	2,958
		19 years.........	3,422
		20 years.........	3,845

2. Omit Item 16, substitute the following item:—

16.	Card Punch Operator, Grade 1..................	Under 17 years................................	2,113
		17 years.........	2,535
		18 years.........	2,958
		19 years.........	3,422
		20 years.........	3,845

3. Omit Items 20 and 21, substitute the following items:—

20.	Data Processing Operator-in-training.............	Under 17 years....	2,054
		17 years.........	2,464
		18 years.........	2,875
		19 years.........	3,327
		20 years.........	3,737
21	Data Processing Operator, Grade 1...............	Under 17 years....	2,113
		17 years.........	2,535
		18 years.........	2,958
		19 years.........	3,422
		20 years.........	3,845

Schedule 2—continued

4. Omit Item 32, substitute the following item:—

32.	Mail Officer (Coding).......................	Under 17 years....	2,113
		17 years.........	2,535
		18 years.........	2,958
		19 years.........	3,422
		20 years.........	3,845

5. Omit Items 55 and 56, substitute the following items:—

55.	Teleprinter Operator........................	Under 17 years....	2,113
		17 years.........	2,535
		18 years.........	2,958
		19 years.........	3,422
		20 years.........	3,845
56.	Telex Service Operator.....................	Under 17 years....	2,113
		17 years.........	2,535
		18 years.........	2,958
		19 years.........	3,422
		20 years.........	3,845

6. Omit Item 68, substitute the following item:—

68.	Typist, Grade 1...........................	Under 17 years....	2,113
		17 years	2,535
		18 years.........	2,958
		19 years.........	3,422
		20 years.........	3,845

SCHEDULE 3 Regulation 2

Amendments of the Fourth Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations

1. Omit from item 1 the figure “ 260 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 304 ”.

2. Omit from item 8 the figure “ 130 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 152 ”.

3. Omit from item 13 the figure “ 260 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 304 ”.

4. Omit from item 20 the figure “ 155 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 182 ”.

5. Omit from items 42 and 43 the figure “130” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 152 ”.

6. Item 45—

(a) omit from paragraph 1 the figure “ 130 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 152 ”; and

(b) omit from the second column of the table in paragraph 2 (in the third column) the figures “ 130 ”, “ 260 ” and “ 390 ”, substitute the figures “ 152 ”, “304” and “ 456 ” respectively.

7. Omit from item 46 the figure “ 130 ” (in the third column), substitute the figure “ 152 ”.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1974 No. 6, the Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, was enacted to standardise and update the salary structures within the Australian Public Service. This legislation was introduced to address discrepancies and outdated salary scales within various roles across different departments. The Public Service Board, empowered by the Public Service Act 1922-1973, formulated these regulations, which were subsequently approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, on 11 January 1974. The intent behind these amendments is to ensure equitable and competitive remuneration reflective of the roles' responsibilities and the evolving nature of public service work.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, specifically the Statutory Rules 1974 No. 6, govern the salary structures and amendments for various positions within the Australian Public Service. This legislation applies to employees in designated roles across different departments and locations within Australia, ensuring consistency and fairness in remuneration. The application of these Regulations is comprehensive, covering multiple grades and positions, including Accounting Machinists, Card Punch Operators, Data Processing Operators, and other related roles. The Regulations also extend to various regions such as New South Wales and Victoria, reflecting the national scope of the Public Service. Notably, these Regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions; they apply broadly to all positions listed within the amended schedules. The application of these Regulations is further extended and specified through subordinate instruments detailed in the schedules, ensuring that each role's salary structure is precisely defined.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 6, enacted under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1973, provide a series of amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. These amendments revise the salary scales for various positions within the public service. Specifically, the regulations update salary bands for roles such as Accounting Machinists, Card Punch Operators, Data Processing Operators, Mail Officers, Teleprinter and Telex Service Operators, and Typists. These new salary bands are detailed in Schedules 1 and 2 of the Statutory Rules. The Fourth Schedule is also amended to adjust certain figures associated with these roles, as detailed in Schedule 3. These amendments impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board and the relevant departments to ensure that the updated salary scales are correctly applied to the appropriate positions. Public service departments must review their staffing structures and update records to reflect the new salary bands. They must also ensure that employees are compensated according to these revised scales, which include distinctions based on the grade and experience level of the role. Failure to comply with these updated salary regulations could result in legal consequences. While the Statutory Rules themselves do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Public Service Act 1922-1973 or its subsidiary regulations could lead to disciplinary action against public servants or administrative officers. Such actions might include fines or other penalties as determined by the relevant authorities under the Public Service Act. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would be governed by the provisions of the overarching Act and any applicable administrative law principles.

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