Statutory Rules
1976 No. 165
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 3 Part I.
Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Group 379 from Part I and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 379
Wool Sample Inspector, Grade 1 .............. | 8,798–9,098–9,398–9,698 |
Wool Sample Inspector, Grade 2 .............. | 10,298–10,598–10,898 |
Wool Sample Inspector, Grade 3 .............. | 11,757–12,145–12,530 ”. |
* 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 and 142.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 165, made under the Public Service Act 1922, addresses the need to adjust the salary scales for certain public service positions. Enacted by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General, these regulations specifically amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations to update the pay rates for Wool Sample Inspectors in three distinct grades. The regulatory change reflects a policy objective to ensure that the remuneration of these inspectors aligns with the current market standards and the value of their specialised services within the public sector. This legislative instrument aims to maintain fair and competitive compensation within the public service framework, ensuring that roles critical to industry regulation are adequately rewarded.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 165, made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922, provide specific amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, particularly concerning the salary scales for Wool Sample Inspectors. These regulations apply to the employees of the Commonwealth who are classified under Group 379, specifically Wool Sample Inspectors at various grades. The new salary scales outlined in the regulations affect those inspectors in Grades 1, 2, and 3, with updated pay brackets. The regulation's jurisdictional reach is limited to the Commonwealth public service, governing the salaries of specific personnel within this sector. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in the regulation itself, although broader exclusions may apply under the overarching Public Service Act 1922. The regulation takes effect upon approval by the Governor-General and does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments beyond the scope of the amendment to the salary scales.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1976 No. 165, a legislative instrument under the Public Service Act 1922, concern the amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, this regulation modifies Schedule 3 Part I by removing Group 379 and replacing it with a new set of salary scales for Wool Sample Inspectors (section 1). The new Group 379 lists the salary brackets for Wool Sample Inspectors at three different grades: Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3, each with a corresponding salary range.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily directed towards the Public Service Board, which is tasked with the administration and enforcement of the updated salary scales. The Board must ensure that the salaries of Wool Sample Inspectors are adjusted according to the new rates specified in the regulation. Additionally, the Board is responsible for communicating these changes to relevant stakeholders and updating any associated records or documents to reflect the new salary structures.
Breaching the obligations set out in these regulations can result in various consequences. While the specific legal repercussions are not detailed in the text, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance with salary regulations could lead to administrative penalties, financial liabilities, or other corrective measures as prescribed by the Public Service Act 1922. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but they may include financial penalties, reprimands, or other administrative actions deemed appropriate by the Public Service Board.