Public Service (Salaries) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 142, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1975, addresses the need to establish and adjust salary scales for public service roles, particularly those within the administrative and operational frameworks of the Commonwealth government. The Public Service Board, exercising its powers under the Public Service Act, introduced these regulations to ensure that compensation aligns with the evolving nature of roles and responsibilities within the public sector. This legislative instrument was subject to the approval of the Governor-General and was notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 5 July 1976. The regulation introduces a new salary group, Group 75a, for Document Reproduction Supervisors, reflecting the policy objective of recognising and compensating specific technical and supervisory roles within the public service.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 142, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1975, amends the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations to include a new group for Document Reproduction Supervisors within the salary scale. This amendment applies to all federal public service employees who fall under the purview of the Public Service Act 1922-1975, specifically those classified as Document Reproduction Supervisors. The regulation sets their salary range between $9,300 and $9,500, thereby formalising their remuneration within the public service structure. The regulation extends its application across the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all federal public servants in this category. The amendment does not specify exclusions or exemptions, and it is expected that further detailed rules or standards may be established through subordinate instruments to clarify the roles and responsibilities associated with this new classification.

Key Provisions

The regulation primarily introduces an amendment to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations (Schedule 3, Part 1). Specifically, it adds a new salary group, Group 75a, for the position of Document Reproduction Supervisor (section 1(1)). The salaries for this new position range from 9,300 to 9,500 Australian dollars. This addition ensures that the remuneration for this specific role within the public service is properly recognised and regulated. The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily on the Public Service Board, which is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the salary provisions outlined. The Board must ensure that the salaries for Document Reproduction Supervisors are set within the specified range and are paid in accordance with the Public Service Act 1922-1975. The Board is also tasked with maintaining records of these salary adjustments and ensuring transparency and compliance within the public service. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined for breaches of these salary provisions in the regulation itself. However, any failure to comply with the Public Service Act 1922-1975 or its regulations could result in disciplinary action or other consequences as prescribed by the Act. The Public Service Board is responsible for enforcing compliance and addressing any breaches that may occur.