Science and Industry Research Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1934. No. 41.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH ACT 19201926.

I, THE GOVERNORGENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Science and Industry Research Act 19201926.

Dated this eleventh day of April, 1934.

ISAAC A. ISAACS

GovernorGeneral.

By His Excellency’s Command,

A. J. McLACHLAN

Prime Minister.

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Amendment of Science and Industry Research Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 125, as amended to this date.)

1. After regulation 3a of the Science and Industry Research Regulations, the following regulations are inserted:—

Salaries of certain officers.

“3b—(1.) Male officers of the Council classified in or subsequently appointed, promoted or transferred to any of the offices specified in the following table shall be paid annual salaries in accordance with the scales shown therein opposite their respective offices:—

Class.

Designation of office.

Annual Salary of Subdivision of class.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

 

 

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

£.

£

A.

Principal Research Officer……..

744

780

816

852

888

..

..

..

..

B.

Senior Research Officer

613

638

663

688

711

738

..

..

..

C.

Research Officer……………….

508

528

548

568

588

 

 

 

 

D.

Assistant Research Officer ........

344

362

380

398

416

434

452

470

488

E.

Junior Research Officer

276

288

300

312

324

..

..

..

..

954.—PRICE 3D.

“(2.) Female officers of the Council classified in or subsequently appointed, promoted or transferred to any of the offices specified in the following table shall be paid annual, salaries in accordance with the scales shown therein opposite their respective offices:—

Class.

Designation of office.

Annual Salary of Subdivision of Class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

 

 

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

£

A.

Principal Research Officer......

694

730

766

802

838

 

 

 

 

B.

Senior Research Officer

563

588

613

638

663

688

 

 

 

C.

Research Officer............

458

478

498

518

538

 

 

 

 

D.

Assistant Research Officer......

294

312

330

348

366

384

402

420

438

E.

Junior Research Officer

226

238

250

262

274

 

 

 

 

“(3.) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (9.) of this regulation, the classifications and salaries set out in subregulations (1.) and (2.) of this regulation shall be applicable to all research officers who are employed on work of a continuous nature. A research officer employed for a limited period for the performance of any special investigations shall, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, be paid such amounts as the Minister, on the recommendation of the Council, determines.

“(4.) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (6.) of this regulation and to the Council being satisfied as to his or her good conduct, diligence and efficiency, a research officer upon being classified in or being appointed, promoted or transferred to an office within the undermentioned classes shall be advanced in salary annually from one subdivision to the next higher subdivision within the following limits, namely:—

Class E from the first to the fifth subdivision.

Class D from the first to the fifth subdivision.

Class C from the first to the second subdivision.

Class B from the first to the second subdivision.

Class A from the first to the second subdivision.

“(5.) Advancement from subdivision to subdivision within the classes set out in subregulations (1.) and (2.) of this regulation shall, except in so far as provision for such advancement is made in subregulation (4.) of this regulation, be in the discretion of the Council.

“(6.) The Council may promote a research officer of outstanding merit either by appointing him or her to a higher class more appropriate to the nature of the work which he or she is capable of performing or by advancing him or her within any one year from any one to any other subdivision of a class.

“(7.) In the case of a research officer appointed prior to the 1st July, 1933, the first annual increment prescribed by subregulation (4.) of this regulation shall accrue on the 1st July, 1934.

“(8.) In the case of a research officer appointed subsequent to the 1st July, 1933, the first annual increment prescribed by subregulation (4.) of this regulation shall accrue either on the 1st January or the 1st July whichever comes first after the expiration of a period of one year from the date of appointment.

“(9.) Research officers formerly appointed: as research students under the Science and Industry Endowment Act 1926 and subsequently Appointed as officers of the Council, prior to the coming in force of this regulation on terms which provide for the granting of increments over a period of three years shall continue to receive increments in accordance with the terms of their appointment. Upon the expiration of the periods for which they were so appointed such officers shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of subregulation (1.) or subregulation (2.), as the case may be, of this regulation and shall be paid increments in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

“3c.—(1.) Nonadult technical officers of the Council shall be paid annual salaries in accordance with the following scale:—

Salaries of technical officers.

Age.

Males.

Females.

 

£

£

At 18 years of age.........................

114

108

At 19 years of age.........................

138

126

At 20 years of age.........................

168

159

“(2.) Adult technical officers of the Council shall be paid annual salaries in accordance with the following scale:—

Subdivision.

Males.

Females.

Subdivision.

Males.

Females.

 

£

£

 

£

£

First..........

222

172

Seventh........

330

280

Second........

240

190

Eighth.........

348

298

Third.........

258

208

Ninth.........

366

316

Fourth.........

276

226

Tenth.........

384

334

Fifth..........

294

244

Eleventh.......

402

352

Sixth..........

312

262

 

 

 

“(3.) Subject to the Council being satisfied as to the good conduct, diligence and efficiency of an adult technical officer, such officer shall, upon being classified in any of the first four subdivisions specified in subregulation (2) of this regulation, be advanced in salary annually up to the fifth subdivision.

“(4.) Advancement of an adult technical officer from one subdivision to another subdivision specified in subregulation (2.) of this regulation shall, except in so far as provision for such advancement is made in subregulation (3.) of this regulation, be in the discretion of the Council.

“(5.) In the case of an adult technical officer appointed prior to the 1st July, 1933, the first annual increment prescribed by subregulation (3.) of this regulation shall accrue on the 1st July, 1934.

“(6.) In the case of an adult technical officer appointed subsequent to the 1st July, 1933, the first annual increment prescribed by subregulation (3.) of this regulation shall accrue either on the 1st January or the 1st July whichever comes first after the expiration of a period of one year from the date of appointment.

Cost of living variations

“3.d.(1.) The salaries payable under subregulations (1.) and (2.) of regulation 3b and subregulation (1.) and (2.) of regulation 3c of these Regulations are based on cost of living conditions as at the 1st July, 1926, and shall be adjusted in accordance with variations in the cost of living subsequent on that date in the same manner as the salaries of officers who are subject to the Commonwealth Public Service Act 19221932 are adjusted.”.

2. Regulation 5 of the Science and Industry Research Regulations is amended by inserting at the beginning thereof the words “Subject to these Regulations,”.

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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

 

Overview

The Science and Industry Research Regulations 1934, made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920-1926, address the need to establish specific salary scales for research officers and technical officers employed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), previously known as the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council, the regulations aim to ensure fair and systematic compensation for these roles. The primary policy objective is to maintain competitive and equitable salaries within the research sector, aligning with the cost of living adjustments applicable to other Commonwealth public service officers. This regulation thus provides a structured framework for the remuneration of research and technical staff, ensuring that their salaries reflect their qualifications, experience, and the economic conditions of the time.

Scope and Application

The Science and Industry Research Regulations 1934, made under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920–1926, apply to the payment of salaries for research and technical officers employed by the Council. The Regulations cover officers who are classified in or subsequently appointed, promoted, or transferred to specified offices within the Council, with different scales for male and female officers. The Regulations provide for annual salary increments and advancements based on good conduct, diligence, and efficiency, with specific provisions for officers appointed before and after July 1, 1933. Additionally, the Regulations address cost of living adjustments for salaries, aligning them with variations in the cost of living subsequent to July 1, 1926. The Regulations apply nationally across the Commonwealth of Australia, with the potential for further specification or extension through subordinate instruments. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in these Regulations.

Key Provisions

The Science and Industry Research Regulations (1934) under the Science and Industry Research Act 1920-1926 establish specific salary scales and conditions for research officers and technical officers employed by the Council. Regulation 3b outlines the annual salaries for male and female research officers across various classifications, from Principal Research Officers to Junior Research Officers, with incremental increases based on their performance and length of service. Regulation 3c provides a salary scale for technical officers, differentiating between non-adult and adult officers, with provisions for annual increments based on performance. Additionally, Regulation 3d ensures that these salaries are subject to adjustments based on variations in the cost of living, aligning them with the adjustments made to Commonwealth Public Service officers. These regulations impose clear obligations on the Council to adhere to the specified salary scales and conditions for both research and technical officers. The Council must ensure that officers receive appropriate increments based on their performance and length of service, and must also make adjustments to these salaries in line with changes in the cost of living. Furthermore, the Council must conduct regular assessments of officers' conduct, diligence, and efficiency to determine eligibility for promotions and salary advancements. Breaches of these regulations could result in administrative penalties. While specific penalties are not detailed in the text, the non-compliance with prescribed salary scales and conditions could lead to legal repercussions, including potential disciplinary actions against the Council or its officers. The precise nature and extent of these penalties would be determined by the relevant legal framework and applicable laws at the time.

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