STATUTORY RULES.
1947. No. 19.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE SUPPLY AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 1939-1944.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Supply and Development Acts 1939-1944.
Dated this day of ,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
Minister of State for Supply and Shipping.
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Amendments of the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations.†
1. Regulation 39 of the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation :—
“ (1.) For the purpose of calculating any allowance payable to an officer under regulations 40 to 46a of these Regulations, the maximum salary of the position occupied by the officer shall be deemed not to have been affected or varied by the provisions of regulation 117b of these Regulations or by marginal increases granted by a determination of the Public Service Arbitrator.”.
2. Regulation 40 of the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the table contained therein and inserting in its stead the following table :—
| Allowance Capital Cities. | Allowance other than Capital Cities. |
Where maximum Salary of Position is— | First twenty-one days' residence. | After twenty-one days' residence. | First twenty-one days' residence. | After twenty-one days' residence. |
| Married Officer. | Unmarried Officer. | Married Officer. | Unmarried Officer. |
| Per day. | Per week. | Per week. | Per day. | Per week. | Per week. |
| s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
£396 and under…….. | 18 | 6 | 70 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
£397 to £720……….. | 21 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
£721 to £1,012……… | 25 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
Over £1,012………... | 30 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1947.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 209 ; 1928, Nos. 19, 36, 58 and 86 ; 1929, Nos. 38, 79 and 102 ; 1930, Nos. 29, 50, 75, 100 and 139 ; 1931, Nos. 15, 48, 49 and 60 ; 1932, Nos. 11, 37, 113 and 126 ; 1933, Nos. 9, 51, 59 and 86 ; 1934, Nos. 5, 105 and 144 ; 1935, No. 106 ; 1936, Nos. 28, 43, 117, 130 and 152 ; 1937. Nos. 15 and 79 ; 1938, Nos. 8 and 82 ; 1939, Nos. 13, 18 and 99 ; 1940, No. 89 ; 1941, Nos. 56, 65 and 161 ; and 1944, No. 60.
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(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the figures and letters “ 14s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “ 21s.”.
3. Regulation 41 of the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the table contained therein and inserting in its stead the following table :—
Where maximum Salary of Position is— | Where the period of continuous residence at a temporary station is— |
Less than one week. | One week or more. |
Married Officers. | Unmarried Officers. |
First week. | After first week. |
| Per day. | Per week. | Per week. | Per week. |
| s | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
£396 and under.......... | 15 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
Over £396.............. | 17 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
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By Authority, L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1947, No. 19, titled "Regulations under the Supply and Development Acts 1939-1944," were enacted to amend the Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations. This legislative instrument was created to address issues regarding allowances payable to officers within the context of supply and development activities. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, under the authority of the Supply and Development Acts 1939-1944, to ensure that the allowances are calculated accurately and fairly, taking into account the officers' salaries and residence periods. The policy objective behind these amendments was to provide clear guidelines on the allowances, ensuring they reflect the officers' living conditions and responsibilities effectively.
Scope and Application
The Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations 1947, made under the Supply and Development Acts 1939-1944, primarily apply to officers employed in the Department of Supply and Development within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations govern the calculation of allowances payable to officers, modifying the existing regulations to reflect changes in salary and allowances. Notably, the amendments affect the calculation of allowances for married and unmarried officers, distinguishing between officers residing in capital cities and those in other locations, as well as varying allowances based on the duration of residence at a temporary station. The regulations also adjust specific figures in the allowance tables to better align with contemporary salary structures. These amendments aim to ensure that officers receive fair compensation reflective of their current roles and living conditions.
Key Provisions
The Supply and Development (Staff) Regulations 1947, as amended, modify certain provisions related to allowances for officers within the context of the Supply and Development Acts 1939-1944. Regulation 39(1) is amended to clarify that the maximum salary of an officer's position is not affected by certain salary provisions when calculating allowances. Regulation 40 is updated to revise the rates of allowances for married and unmarried officers, depending on their location and length of residence, with new rates provided in a detailed table. Additionally, Regulation 41 is amended to update the daily and weekly allowances for married and unmarried officers based on their period of continuous residence at a temporary station.
These regulations impose specific obligations on officers and employers within the Supply and Development Acts framework. Officers must ensure that their maximum salary is correctly applied when calculating allowances as per the amended regulations. Employers, on the other hand, are required to adhere to the updated allowance rates when disbursing payments to their staff, ensuring that the correct amounts are paid according to the new tables provided in Regulations 40 and 41.
Failure to comply with these amended regulations could result in potential penalties or legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text, breaches of statutory regulations could lead to enforcement actions by the relevant authorities. This may include fines, corrective measures, or other administrative actions to ensure compliance with the updated provisions. The exact nature and extent of these penalties would be determined in accordance with the broader legal framework governing the Supply and Development Acts.