STATUTORY RULES
1972 No.
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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 fourteenth day of September, 1972.
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 April day of October, 1972.
Paul Hasluck
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
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Amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
First Schedule.
1. Part I of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by inserting after Group 16 the following group:—
“Group 10a
Chairman, Commonwealth Fire Board................... | 12.107–12,503–12,598”. |
Third Schedule.
2.—(1.) Part I. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule 10 these Regulations.
(2.) Part IV. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Item 38 and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“ 23 | Lineman-in-training............ | Under 17 years | 1,755 | .. |
| | 17 years..... | 2,100 | .. |
| | 18 years..... | 2,457 | .. |
| | 19 years..... | 2,813 | .. |
| | 20 years..... | 3,194 | ..” |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1971, No. 174, as amended by Statutory Rales 1971, No. 176: and 1972, Nos. 3, 4, 12, 13, 23, 24, 27, 33, 37, 47, 59, 78, 84 and 90.
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THE SCHEDULE
Regulation 2(1.).
Amendments of Part I. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations.
1. Omit Group 43, insert the following group:—
Group 43
Cable Assigner.............................. | 4,707 |
2. After Group 87 insert the following group:—
Group 87a
Electrographer, Grade 1....................... | 3,004-3,117-3,232 |
Electrographer, Grade 2....................... | 3,298-3,412-3,528 |
Electrographer, Grade 3....................... | 3,732 |
3. Omit Group 174, insert the following group:—
Group 174
Lineman-in-training.................. | 3,343 |
Lineman, Grade 1................... | 3,510-3,592-3,684 |
Lineman, Grade 2................... | 4,066-4,146-4,224 |
Line Foreman, Grade 1................ | 5,242 |
Line Foreman, Grade 2................ | 5,884 |
4. After Group 175 insert the following group:—
Group 175a
Postmaster-General’s Department— | |
Lines Supervisor, Grade 1..................... | 4,707 |
Lines Supervisor, Grade 2..................... | 5,242 |
Lines Supervisor, Grade 3..................... | 5,314 |
5. After Group 194 insert the following group:—
Group 194a
Meatworks Standards Officer, Grade 1.............. | 6,304-6,479-6,654 |
Meatworks Standards Officer, Grade 2.............. | 7,004-7,179 |
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Overview
The Public Service (Salaries) Regulations 1972 were enacted to amend the existing salary structures for public service employees, as governed by the Public Service Act 1922-1972. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updated salary scales and classifications to reflect changes in the roles and responsibilities within the public service, ensuring that remuneration is fair and competitive. The regulations were approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, and the Federal Executive Council, and they came into effect following their notification in the Commonwealth Gazette on 22 August 1972. The policy objective of these regulations is to provide a structured and equitable framework for the remuneration of public service employees, aligning their salaries with the evolving demands of their positions and the broader economic context.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1972 No._________, Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, primarily pertain to amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. These regulations are designed to adjust salary scales for various positions within the public service, including the Chairman of the Commonwealth Fire Board, Cable Assigners, Electrographers at different grades, Linemen and Line Foremen in various grades, Lines Supervisors at different grades, and Meatworks Standards Officers at different grades. These amendments are intended to reflect changes in the salary structure for these positions. The application of these regulations is within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, affecting public service employees across Australia. The regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions, but they are subject to the overarching provisions of the Public Service Act 1922-1972. Furthermore, the Public Service Board may extend or restrict the application of these regulations through subordinate instruments, as per the authority conferred by the Public Service Act.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1972, specifically the Statutory Rules 1972 No. ______, introduce amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. These amendments are detailed in the First and Third Schedules. In the First Schedule, a new group titled "Group 10a" is inserted, categorising the salary of the Chairman, Commonwealth Fire Board within a specified range (section 1). Meanwhile, the Third Schedule revises salary groups by omitting and inserting new groups to reflect updated remuneration scales for various roles within the public service.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure accurate and updated salary classifications for public service employees. These obligations include the insertion and amendment of salary groups in the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations to accurately reflect the remuneration for various positions. The Public Service Board is required to ensure that the salary bands are clearly defined, which aids in maintaining transparency and fairness in public service remuneration.
The legislation does not explicitly outline offences or penalties for breaches within the regulations themselves. However, any failure to comply with the Public Service Act 1922-1972 or its subordinate legislation could result in disciplinary action under the broader Public Service Act, including potential termination of employment or other administrative penalties. The severity of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the Public Service Board or relevant authorities in interpreting and enforcing the Act.