Statutory Rules
1973 No. 281
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 third day of December, 1973.
A. S. COOLEY
Chairman.
D. 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 eighteenth day of December, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
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†
First Schedule.
1. Part I of the First Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended by inserting after Group 73 the following group:—
“ Group 73a | |
Manager (Buildings), Grade 1 ..................... | 11,492-11,831 |
Manager (Buildings), Grade 2 ..................... | 13,919 |
Manager (Buildings), Grade 3 ..................... | 15,274 ”. |
Third Schedule.
2. Part I of the Third Schedule to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting Group 273a and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 273a | |
Assistant Rotary Driller ......................... | 4,366 4,446–4,525 |
Rotary Driller, Grade 1 ......................... | 5,232-5,367-5,502-5,654-5,806 |
Rotary Driller, Grade 2 ......................... | 6,040-6,193-6,345 |
Rotary Drilling Supervisor, Grade 1 ................. | 7,670-7,920-8,170 |
Rotary Drilling Supervisor, Grade 2 ................. | 8,420-8,670-8,920 ”; and |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 19 December 1973.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 196, as amended by Statutory Rules 1973, Nos. 33, 36, 48, 59, 60, 91, 137, 165, 183, 185, 216 and 222.
(b) by omitting Group 327 and substituting the following group:—
“ Group 327
Department of Science—
Technical Instructor, Grade 2 ..................... | 7,843-8,095-8,347 |
Senior Technical Instructor, Grade 1 ................. | 8,599-8,851-9,103 ”. |
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 281, under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, was enacted by the Public Service Board, with subsequent approval by the Governor-General, to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. The problem this legislation aimed to address was the need to update and specify salary scales for various public service positions within the Commonwealth. The Regulations were approved by the Governor-General, Paul Hasluck, on 18 December 1973, and the policy objective was to ensure that public service remuneration remained fair and competitive. These amendments were designed to reflect the changing nature of roles and responsibilities within the public sector, thereby maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 281, enacted under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, pertains to the Public Service Board's authority to make regulations, subject to the Governor-General's approval. These regulations primarily affect the Commonwealth public service by amending the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. They introduce new salary scales for specific roles within the public service, including positions such as Manager (Buildings), Rotary Driller, and Technical Instructor, which are organised into new or modified salary groups. The regulations apply to individuals employed within the Commonwealth public service who fall under the specified salary groups, thereby ensuring that their remuneration aligns with the updated scales. The jurisdictional reach of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth level, impacting public service employees across various departments and roles as detailed in the amendments. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text of these regulations, implying that all eligible public service employees within the specified categories must adhere to the new salary provisions.
Key Provisions
The regulations under the Public Service Act 1922-1973, specifically outlined in Statutory Rules 1973 No. 281, introduce amendments to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations. These amendments are detailed in the First and Third Schedules of the Statutory Rules. The First Schedule introduces a new Group 73a (Section 1) which includes salary details for Managers (Buildings) at three different grades. The Manager (Buildings), Grade 1 is to be paid between $11,492 and $11,831, Grade 2 $13,919, and Grade 3 $15,274. The Third Schedule (Section 2) makes amendments to existing salary groups, omitting previous groups and substituting new ones. Group 273a now lists salary details for Assistant Rotary Driller, Rotary Driller (Grades 1 and 2), and Rotary Drilling Supervisor (Grades 1 and 2). Additionally, Group 327 is updated to include salary details for Technical Instructors and Senior Technical Instructors within the Department of Science.
The regulations impose specific salary structures on the public service employees mentioned in the amended schedules. These amendments are meant to update the existing salary bands for various roles within the public service, ensuring that remuneration aligns with the roles' responsibilities and market standards. The regulations require that these salary structures be adhered to by the relevant departments when determining employee pay.
Failure to comply with these salary regulations could lead to legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of public service regulations can typically result in administrative, civil, or even criminal actions. These can include fines, penalties, or other corrective measures as prescribed by relevant laws and regulations. The maximum penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and the specific provisions of the Public Service Act 1922-1973.