Public Service (Salaries) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1979 No. 120, under the Public Service Act 1922, was enacted by the Public Service Board to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. The regulations were approved by the Governor-General, Zelman Cowan, on 28 June 1979. The legislative instrument aimed to adjust salary rates for specific positions within the public service, specifically updating the rates for Test Pilots. This was necessary to ensure that remuneration was reflective of current economic conditions and the roles' respective responsibilities. The regulation updated the salary scale for various grades of Test Pilots, effective from 1 February 1979, thereby addressing the need to align public service salaries with market standards and internal equity.

Scope and Application

These regulations, made under the Public Service Act 1922, pertain specifically to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, detailing amendments to the rates of remuneration for Test Pilots. The regulations apply to public servants employed as Test Pilots within the Commonwealth public service, specifically those classified under various grades as outlined in the amended Schedule. The geographical reach of these regulations is national, applying to all public service employees across the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or thresholds; however, they are narrowly focused on salary amendments for specific roles, which inherently restricts their application to the specified grades. These amendments are deemed to have come into effect on 1 February 1979, ensuring that the new salary rates are applied retroactively from that date. The regulations do not extend beyond the specified amendments to the salary table, and no further subordinate instruments are mentioned to broaden or restrict their application.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislative instrument (C2004L05856) pertain to the amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, Schedule 2 of these regulations is modified to update the salary rates for Test Pilots. Under the amendment (regulation 1), the table in column 3 of item 7 is replaced with a new table detailing the updated salary rates for each grade of Test Pilot. This change affects the rates for Test Pilot, Grade 1 through to Test Pilot, Grade 5. Regulation 2 clarifies that these amendments are deemed to have taken effect from 1 February 1979. The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily administrative. They require the Public Service Board, under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922, to ensure that the updated salary rates for Test Pilots are accurately reflected in the relevant documentation and systems. This includes updating internal records, informing relevant personnel, and ensuring that all public servants affected by these changes are appropriately compensated according to the new rates. In terms of potential consequences for non-compliance, the legislative instrument itself does not specify any offences, penalties, or consequences for breaching these regulations. However, under the broader framework of the Public Service Act 1922, any failure to adhere to the provisions of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations could result in administrative penalties or legal action. Such actions could include fines, corrective measures, or other disciplinary actions against the responsible officials or entities. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the non-compliance, as well as the applicable laws and regulations at the time.