Public Service (Salaries) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1979 No. 28, enacted under the authority of the Public Service Act 1922, addresses the need to amend the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, specifically concerning the salaries of Custodial Officers. The Public Service Board, acting on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, made these regulations with the approval of the Governor-General. The objective of these amendments is to provide updated salary scales for Custodial Officers, ensuring they reflect current remuneration standards within the public service sector. These regulations were approved by the Governor-General, Zelman Cowan, on 14 February 1979, and notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 2 February 1979.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1979 No. 28, made under the Public Service Act 1922, pertain to the amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, specifically adjusting the salary scales for Custodial Officers. These regulations apply to all individuals employed as Custodial Officers within the Commonwealth public service, categorising them into grades with corresponding salary brackets. The amendment replaces Group 64 in the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, detailing the updated pay scales for each grade of Custodial Officer. Geographically, the regulations apply nationally across Australia, affecting public servants employed by the Commonwealth government. There are no exclusions or exemptions specified within this particular amendment, and it does not extend or restrict the application beyond the salary adjustments for Custodial Officers as outlined. The regulation is subject to the approval of the Governor-General, which was granted on 14 February 1979, and it is part of a series of amendments made to the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these regulations pertain to the amendment of the Public Service (Salaries) Regulations, specifically in Schedule 3—Part I. This amendment involves the substitution of the existing Group 64 with a new set of salary scales for various grades of Custodial Officers. The new salary figures are set out in a detailed tabular format, specifying the minimum and maximum salaries for Custodial Officers at Grades 1 through 4. The amendment effectively updates the remuneration for these positions to reflect current financial conditions and public service standards. The regulations impose certain obligations on the Public Service Board and the relevant government authorities to ensure the correct implementation of the new salary scales. These obligations include updating internal records, notifying affected employees of the new pay rates, and ensuring that all payroll systems are adjusted to reflect the changes. The regulations also require the relevant authorities to ensure that the new salary scales are consistent with broader public service remuneration policies and practices. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences detailed in these regulations for breach of the stipulated salary scales. However, the failure to comply with the updated salary provisions could lead to administrative issues, potential employee grievances, or financial discrepancies within the public service payroll system. The regulations themselves do not specify particular penalties but imply that adherence to the new salary scales is mandatory for all relevant public service entities. The broader Public Service Act 1922 and associated regulations may impose additional penalties or consequences for non-compliance with public service regulations.