Statutory Rules
1974 No. 203
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1974.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1974, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this eighth day of October, 1974.
A. S. COOLEY
Chairman.
D. L. 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 twenty-fourth day of October, 1974.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
LIONEL BOWEN
Special Minister of State for and on behalf of the Prime Minister.
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Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
Certain officers of Third Division to be paid at rates applicable to officers of Fourth Division.
1. Regulation 8 of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by inserting after the words—
“Electrical Trainee”
the words—
“Fall-out Shelter Surveyor, Grade 1
Fall-out Shelter Surveyor, Grade 2
Fall-out Shelter Surveyor, Grade 3”.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 29 October 1974.
† Statutory Rules 1974, No. 95, as amended by Statutory Rules 1974, Nos. 134, 144, 167 and 182.
Schedule 3—Part I.
2. Part I of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting after Group 99 the following group:—
“Group 99a
Fall-out Shelter Surveyor, Grade 1 | 9,085-9,362-9,639-10,473 |
Fall-out Shelter Surveyor, Grade 2 | 9,918-10,195-10,473-11,386 |
Fall-out Shelter Surveyor, Grade 3 | 12,370-12,712”; |
and
(b) by omitting Group 381 and substituting the following group:—
“Group 381
Weights and Measures Inspector | 6,800-7,000-7,200-7,400-7,600-7,800-8,000-8,200 |
Weights and Measures Superintendent...... | 9,550-9,800-10,050-10,300”. |
Overview
Statutory Rules 1974 No. 203, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1974, aims to address specific administrative gaps within the public service salary structures. These regulations, made by the Public Service Board and approved by the Governor-General, are designed to ensure that certain officers within the public service receive appropriate remuneration. The regulations adjust the salary scales for various roles, including the introduction of rates for Fall-out Shelter Surveyors, and amendments to the rates for Weights and Measures Inspectors. This legislative instrument reflects a commitment to maintaining fair and consistent pay structures within the public service, ensuring that officers are compensated in accordance with their roles and responsibilities.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1974 apply to specific officers within the Commonwealth Public Service, particularly those categorised in the Third Division, by adjusting their salary scales to align with those of officers in the Fourth Division. This legislative instrument addresses the remuneration of certain positions such as Fall-out Shelter Surveyors, Grades 1, 2, and 3, and Weights and Measures Inspectors and Superintendents. The geographic reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth, impacting federal public servants across Australia. These regulations extend the application of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations by modifying existing salary groups to include new roles and adjust the remuneration for existing roles, thus ensuring consistency and fairness in public service compensation. The amendments are effective as of the date of notification in the Australian Government Gazette, and subordinate instruments may further extend or restrict their application.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1974, specifically Statutory Rules 1974 No. 203, primarily serve to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. The main sections of these Regulations adjust the salary rates for certain officers within the public service, most notably by aligning the pay of specific positions with those of other designated grades. Regulation 8, for example, is amended to include Fall-out Shelter Surveyors, Grades 1, 2, and 3, within the pay scale applicable to Fourth Division officers (Regulation 1(1)). Additionally, Part I of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is modified to introduce a new salary group for Fall-out Shelter Surveyors and to adjust the salary brackets for Weights and Measures Inspectors and Superintendents (Regulation 2).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board to ensure the correct application of the amended salary rates to the affected positions. The Board must update its records and administrative processes to reflect these changes, ensuring that the appropriate remuneration is disbursed to eligible officers. The amendments also necessitate that relevant documentation, such as payroll systems and employee contracts, be revised to incorporate the new salary scales. Furthermore, the Public Service Board must communicate these changes effectively to the affected officers and their supervisors to avoid any confusion or disputes regarding their compensation.
Failure to comply with these Regulations could result in legal consequences for the Public Service Board, as well as for any individual officers who do not receive the correct salary. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Public Service Act or its subsidiary regulations could lead to disciplinary action, financial penalties, or other legal repercussions. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the applicable laws and regulations at the time of the offence. However, the precise consequences for non-compliance with these particular Regulations are not detailed within the text provided.