Statutory Rules
1974 No. 182
REGULATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1973.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1973, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulations.
Dated this seventeenth day of September, 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 first 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.
Amendments of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations†
Schedule 1—Part I.
1. Part I of Schedule 1 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by omitting Group 36 and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 36
Director, Australian War Memorial .................... | 18,490 ”. |
Schedule. 1—Part V.
2. Part V of Schedule 1 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by inserting in item 3 after the words “ Programming Assistant, Grade 1 ” the words “, Trainee Quantity Surveyor ”.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 8 October 1974.
† Statutory Rules 1974, No. 95, as amended by Statutory Rules 1974, Nos. 134, 144 and 167.
Schedule 3—Part I.
3. Part I of Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule.
SCHEDULE Regulation 3
Amendments of Part I or Schedule 3 to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations
1. Omit Group 71, substitute the following group:—
Group 71
Custodian (Buildings)— | |
Department of Services and Property— | |
Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania or Western Australia | 5,751-5,887-6,019 |
Queensland ................................... | 6,019-6,155-6,292 |
New South Wales ............................... | 6,292-6,425-6,562 |
Victoria— | |
Australian Government Centre ..................... | 6,019-6,155-6,292 |
Other than Australian Government Centre ............. | 7,059-7,239-7,421 |
Australian Capital Territory ......................... | 7,598-7,780 |
Department of Manufacturing Industry— | |
South Australia ................................. | 7,059-7,239-7,421 |
Postmaster-General’s Department— | |
Tasmania ..................................... | 5,751-5,887-6,019 |
Western Australia ............................... | 6,019-6,155-6,292 |
Central Staff or Queensland ......................... | 6,292-6,425-6,562 |
South Australia ................................. | 6,562-6,697-6,878 |
New South Wales or Victoria ....................... | 7,598-7,780 |
2. After Group 180 insert the following group:—
Group 180a
Lines Records Officer ............................... | 7,011 |
3. Omit Group 251, substitute the following group:—
Group 251
Power Station Control Room Operator, Grade 1 ............ | 8,250-8,415-8,580 |
Power Station Control Room Operator, Grade 2 ............ | 9,686-9,852-10,017 |
4. Omit Group 253, substitute the following group:—
Group 253
Power Station Plant Operator, Grade 1 ................... | 7,100-7,265-7,430 |
Power Station Plant Operator, Grade 2 ................... | 7,595-7,760-7,925 |
Power Station Plant Operator, Grade 3 ................... | 9,081-9,246-9,411 |
Power Station Plant Operator, Grade 4 ................... | 9,907-10,072-10,237 |
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 182, under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, were enacted to address the need for updating and amending the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. The Public Service Board, empowered by the Public Service Act, issued these regulations, which were subsequently approved by the Governor-General. These amendments primarily focused on revising salary scales for various public service positions, ensuring that the remunerations were reflective of the current economic conditions and roles' complexities. The policy objective of these amendments was to maintain fair and competitive compensation for public servants, aligning with the evolving requirements of public service roles and the broader economic environment.
Scope and Application
The Public Service (Salaries) Regulations 1974, made under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1973, apply to officers of the Commonwealth Public Service, thereby setting out the salary structures and conditions of employment for various positions within the public service. These regulations are designed to ensure consistent and fair remuneration practices across different roles and locations. The scope of the Regulations extends to various groups within the public service, including specific roles such as the Director of the Australian War Memorial, Trainee Quantity Surveyors, and various grades of power station control room and plant operators, among others. Geographic considerations are also taken into account, with salary scales varying by state or territory to reflect regional differences in living costs. While the primary focus is on establishing salary levels, the Regulations do not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions, implying that they apply broadly to the specified roles within the Commonwealth public service. The regulations are subject to amendment through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments to salary scales and the addition of new roles as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1973 primarily concern amendments to salary scales for various positions within the public service. Section 1 of the Regulations amends the salary scale for the Director of the Australian War Memorial, setting the salary at $18,490 (Schedule 1, Part I). Section 2 introduces a new position, "Trainee Quantity Surveyor," into the existing salary scale, inserting it after "Programming Assistant, Grade 1" (Schedule 1, Part V). Additionally, Section 3 makes several amendments to Part I of Schedule 3, affecting the salary scales for custodians of buildings across different states and territories. For example, it adjusts the salary range for Custodians in New South Wales and Victoria, with new ranges from $6,292 to $6,562 and $7,059 to $7,421, respectively (Schedule 3, Part I).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Public Service Board and the entities they govern. Firstly, the Board is responsible for ensuring that the amended salary scales are correctly implemented across relevant positions within the public service. This involves updating internal records, informing affected employees, and ensuring that payroll adjustments are made accordingly. The entities governed by these Regulations must adhere to the new salary scales, ensuring that employees are compensated in accordance with the stipulated rates. This includes updating internal payroll systems and communicating any changes to affected staff.
Failure to comply with these Regulations may lead to various consequences, including potential legal and financial repercussions. Although the Regulations themselves do not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Public Service Act or associated regulations may result in disciplinary action against public servants or entities. This could include fines, reprimands, or other corrective measures as deemed appropriate by the Public Service Board. In severe cases, persistent or significant non-compliance may lead to further legal action, including potential criminal charges if the breach is found to be willful or fraudulent.