Statutory Rules
1976 No. 301
REGULATIONS 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 Regulations.
Dated this seventeenth day of December, 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 Regulations.
Dated this twenty-third day of December, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. A. STALEY
Minister of State for the Capital Territory
for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
Schedule 1— Part I.
1. Schedule 1 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in Part I, after Group 25, the following group:—
“ Group 25a |
Chiropodist ......................... | 8,636–9,000–9,369 ”; and |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 30 December 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, 142, 165, 166, 181, 249 and 266.
(b) by omitting Group 103 from Part I and substituting the following groups:—
“ Group 103 |
Reporter ................................. | 14,988–15,352–15,718–16,085– 16,450–16,815 |
Senior Reporter ............................ | 16,815–17,180–17,548 |
Reporter–in–charge, Grade 1 ................... | 16,450–16,815–17,180 |
Reporter–in–charge, Grade 2 ................... | 18,278–19,009 |
Chief Reporter ............................. | 22,932 |
“ Group 103a |
Science 1 ................................ | 9,111–9,373–9,792–10,460– 11,226–12,093–12,961 |
Science 2 ................................ | 13,539–14,032–14,513–15,003 |
Science 3 ................................ | 15,695–16,265–16,835–17,407 |
Science 4 ................................ | 18,120–18,697–19,274 |
Science 5 ................................ | 19,866–20,461–21,056”. |
Schedule 3— Part I.
2. Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in Part I, after Group 28, the following group:—
“ Group 28a |
Department of Transport— | |
M.V. Candela— | |
Boatmate ............................. | 10,175 |
Boatmaster ............................ | 11,395 ”; |
(b) by omitting Group 49 from Part I;
(c) by omitting Group 100 from Part I and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 100 |
Film Processor ............................... | 6,896–7,172–7,442–7,713– 7,984–8,255–8,537–8,833 |
Senior Film Processor, Grade 1.................. | 9,136–9,437 |
Senior Film Processor, Grade 2 .................. | 9,740–10,103 |
Film Processing Supervisor, Grade 1 .............. | 10,468–10,834 |
Film Processing Supervisor, Grade 2 .............. | 11,805–12,140 ”; and |
(d) by inserting in Part I, after Group 195, the following group:—
“ Group 195a |
Department of Transport— | |
M.V. Lumen— | |
Seaman (Ordinary) ...................... | 10,861 |
Steward ............................. | 11,781 |
Seaman (Able Bodied).................... | 12,611 |
Cook................................ | 12,749 |
Seaman (Able Bodied)/Engine Room Assistant .... | 12,777 |
Boatswain ............................ | 13,885 |
Mate................................ | 14,600 |
Engineer ............................. | 16,200 |
Master .............................. | 16,800 ”. |
Schedule 3— Part III.
3. Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting item 8 from Part III and substituting the following item:—
“ 8 | Film Processor ................ | Under 17 years . | 3,448 |
| | 17 years ..... | 4,138 |
| | 18 years...... | 4,827 |
19 years ..... | 5,586 |
20 years ..... | 6,275 ”; and |
(b) by inserting in Part III, after item 40, the following item:—
“ 40a | Seaman (Ordinary)— | Under 21 years.. | 9,238 ”. |
| M.V. Lumen................. |
Schedule 4.
4. Schedule 4 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting from column 3 of item 3 the figures “ 26 ” (wherever occurring) and substituting the figures “ 52 ”.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 301, made under the Public Service Act 1922, were enacted to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. This legislative instrument, approved by the Governor-General on 23 December 1976, was introduced to address the need for updated salary structures within various public service roles. The Public Service Board, acting on the authority conferred by the Public Service Act 1922, made these regulations subject to the approval of the Governor-General. These amendments aimed to reflect changes in the public service roles and ensure appropriate remuneration for various positions within the public sector. The policy objective is to maintain fair and competitive salaries within the public service, aligning them with the evolving roles and responsibilities of public servants.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 301, made under the Public Service Act 1922, pertains to the Public Service Board's regulatory powers in setting salaries and conditions for certain public service roles. These regulations primarily apply to individuals employed within the Commonwealth public service, specifically targeting roles that require adjustment in their salary scales. The regulations encompass various roles across different departments, including chiropodists, reporters, science professionals, film processors, and maritime personnel. This legislative instrument establishes specific salary groups and scales for these roles, reflecting the varying levels of responsibility and expertise. The amendments introduced by these regulations adjust existing salary structures, reflecting changes in remuneration and classification. Notably, the regulations do not explicitly outline any exclusions or exemptions, indicating that the changes apply broadly across the specified roles within the Commonwealth public service. The scope of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth level, influencing public sector remuneration policies across Australia.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations pertain to amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, the Regulations insert new salary groups and adjust existing ones, as detailed in Schedules 1, 3, and 4. Under Schedule 1, a new Group 25a for "Chiropodist" is introduced, while Group 103 is replaced with new groups for various reporter roles and science positions. Schedule 3 sees the introduction of new groups for Department of Transport personnel and adjustments to existing groups, such as Film Processors and M.V. Lumen staff. Schedule 4 modifies the salary figures for Film Processors and introduces a new entry for Seaman (Ordinary) on M.V. Lumen.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations include the implementation of the updated salary structures for public service employees. Public service departments must ensure that salaries are adjusted according to the new classifications and scales provided. For example, departments must update their payroll systems to reflect the new salary brackets for roles such as Chiropodists, Reporters, and Film Processors. Furthermore, departments must ensure that any existing employees who fall under the new classifications receive appropriate salary adjustments.
Any breach of these Regulations could result in significant consequences for both the public service departments and the employees affected. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, failure to adhere to these salary adjustments could lead to legal disputes, potential industrial action, and financial penalties imposed by the Public Service Board or relevant authorities. Employees who are not paid in accordance with the new scales may seek redress through internal grievance mechanisms or external legal channels, potentially leading to costly litigation for the government.
In summary, these Regulations mandate the implementation of new salary scales for various public service roles, imposing obligations on departments to update their payroll systems and ensure compliance with the new structures. While specific penalties are not detailed within the Regulations, non-compliance could lead to legal and financial repercussions for both the departments and the employees concerned.