STATUTORY RULES
1972 No.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922–1968.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922–1968, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this Eleventh day of February, 1972.
Commissioner.
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 twenty-fourth day of February, 1972.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
First Schedule.
1. Part 1, of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Group 44 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 44
Executive Officer—
Department of the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts—
Office of the Australian Council for the Arts..................... | 13,675”. |
Third Schedule.
2.—(1.) Part I. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2.) Part II. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulation is amended by omitting Group 377 and inserting in its stead the following group:—
“Group 377
Folder........................................ | 2,390–2,470–2,550–2,630”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1971, No. 174, as amended by Statutory Rules 1971, No. 176.
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(3.) Part V. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Item 6 and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“6 | Folder......................... | Under 17 years............. | 1,195 |
| | 17 years.................. | 1,434 |
| | 18 years.................. | 1,673 |
| | 19 years.................. | 1,936 |
| | 20 years.................. | 2,175”. |
THE SCHEDULE Regulation 2 (1.).
Amendments of Part I. of the Third Schedule to the Public Service
(Salaries) Regulations
1. Omit Group 160, insert the following group:—
Group 160
Investigation Officer (Printing).................................. | 5,683–5,835–5,990 |
2. Omit Group 264, insert the following group:—
Group 264
Scheduling Officer.......................................... | 5,683–5,835–5,990 |
Senior Scheduling Officer..................................... | 6,293–6,445–6,598 |
3. Omit Group 276, insert the following group:—
Group 276
Specifications Officer........................................ | 5,532–5,683–5,835 |
Senior Specifications Officer................................... | 6,141–6,293–6,445 |
Printed by Authority by the Government Printer of the Commonwealth of Australia
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 27 under the Public Service Act 1922–1968 were enacted by the Public Service Board, acting under the authority conferred by the Act, and subsequently approved by the Governor-General. These regulations, which came into effect on 24 February 1972, aim to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, specifically addressing the remuneration for certain positions within the public service. The regulations seek to ensure that salary scales are updated to reflect changes in roles and responsibilities within various departments, including the Department of the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts, and the Office of the Australian Council for the Arts. The policy objective of these amendments is to maintain fair and competitive compensation within the public sector, ensuring that employees are appropriately rewarded for their contributions.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922–1968, specifically the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, apply to Commonwealth public servants, including officers in various departments and agencies, as well as to the offices they occupy. These regulations govern the salary structures and classifications for different roles within the public service. The reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth level, applying across all federal public service entities. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions noted in the text, but the regulations may be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments. The amendments made to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations include changes to the salary bands for specific job classifications, such as Executive Officers, Folders, Investigation Officers, Scheduling Officers, and Specifications Officers, reflecting adjustments to the remuneration scales for these positions.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of these Regulations, which are made under the Public Service Act 1922–1968, pertain to amendments in the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. Specifically, they involve changes to the First and Third Schedules of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. The First Schedule has been amended by omitting Group 44 and replacing it with a new group, specifying a salary range for an Executive Officer within the Department of the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts—Office of the Australian Council for the Arts (regulation 1). The Third Schedule has undergone several amendments across its parts. Part I has been modified by omitting Group 160 and inserting a new group for Investigation Officers (Printing) (regulation 2). Similarly, Part II has been amended by omitting Group 264 and inserting new groups for Scheduling Officers and Senior Scheduling Officers (regulation 2). Furthermore, Part V of the Third Schedule has been amended by omitting Item 6 and inserting a new item that details salary brackets for Folders based on age (regulation 3).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on various entities and individuals within the public service. They establish clear salary brackets for different roles, ensuring that remuneration aligns with the duties and responsibilities of each position. For instance, the Executive Officer within the Department of the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts—Office of the Australian Council for the Arts now falls under a specified salary range (regulation 1). Additionally, the amendments define salary scales for Investigation Officers (Printing), Scheduling Officers, Senior Scheduling Officers, and Folders, taking into account their respective roles and years of service (regulations 2 and 3). These provisions ensure that public servants receive fair and consistent compensation in line with their roles and experience.
The Regulations themselves do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, the Public Service Act 1922–1968 under which these Regulations are made, may have provisions that address non-compliance. Typically, breaches of regulations within the public service could lead to disciplinary actions, including warnings, fines, or even termination of employment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the specific provisions of the overarching Act. Given the regulatory nature of these amendments, adherence to the stipulated salary brackets and roles is crucial to maintain equitable and lawful public service remuneration practices.