Statutory Rules
1976 No. 93
REGULATIONS UNDER THE TRADE COMMISSIONERS ACT 1933-1973.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973.
Dated this thirtieth day of March, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. D. ANTHONY
Minister of State for Overseas Trade.
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Amendment of the Trade Commissioners Regulations†
Commencement.
- These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on 19 February 1976.
Salaries.
2. Regulation 5a of the Trade Commissioners Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:—
Designation | Annual salary or range of annual salary |
| $ |
Trade Commissioner (Special Grade)......................... | 27,108 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade A.............................. | 24,906 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade B.............................. | 22,704 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade C.............................. | 18,665–19,297 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1........................ | 16,137–16,765 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2........................ | 12,122–12,547–12,969 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3........................ | 10,856–11,170–11,487–11,803 |
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 6 April 1976.
† Statutory Rules 1958, No. 52, as amended by Statutory Rules 1958, No. 74; 1959, No. 92; 1960, No. 45; 1961, Nos. 37 and 38; 1962, Nos. 43 and 80; 1964, No. 116; 1966, No. 19; 1967, No. 55; 1969. No. 89; 1971, No. 36; 1973, Nos. 52, 85 and 136; 1974, Nos. 118, 132, 133, 163, 194 and 209; 1975, Nos, 25, 76, 104, 155 and 216; and 1976 No. 76.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 93, enacted under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, was introduced to address the need for regular updates to the salary scales of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. These regulations were made by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and they amend the Trade Commissioners Regulations, particularly focusing on the salary structures of various grades within the Trade Commissioner service. The policy objective behind these regulations was to ensure that the remuneration of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners remains competitive and reflective of their roles and responsibilities within the overseas trade sector. The regulations came into operation on 19 February 1976, as notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 6 April 1976.
Scope and Application
These Regulations made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, primarily pertain to the remuneration of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners employed under the Act. The application of these regulations extends to individuals employed in various grades within the Trade Commissioner service, including Trade Commissioner (Special Grade), Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C, as well as Assistant Trade Commissioners in Grades 1, 2, and 3. These regulations set out the annual salaries or the range of annual salaries for each designated role, effective from 19 February 1976. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these Regulations is national, as they apply across the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, implying that the salary provisions apply universally to the specified roles. The Act itself may extend or restrict the application of these regulations through subordinate instruments, although specific details on such extensions or restrictions are not provided within the text of these Regulations.
Key Provisions
The Trade Commissioners Regulations 1976 (C1976L00093) amend the existing Trade Commissioners Regulations by adjusting the salary table for various grades of Trade Commissioner and Assistant Trade Commissioner. Regulation 2(a) replaces the previous salary table with a new one, specifying the annual salaries for Trade Commissioners at different grades, ranging from Trade Commissioner (Special Grade) to Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3.
These regulations impose obligations on the Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners by setting their salaries. The new salary table ensures that each grade of Trade Commissioner and Assistant Trade Commissioner is compensated according to their specific role and level within the department. The updated salaries are intended to reflect the responsibilities and qualifications required for each position.
Failure to adhere to the salary provisions outlined in the Trade Commissioners Regulations 1976 may lead to legal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within these regulations, breaches of employment conditions, including salary discrepancies, can potentially result in legal actions. Depending on the severity and nature of the breach, consequences could range from administrative penalties to civil or criminal charges, although the exact penalties would be determined by the applicable laws and regulations in force at the time of any alleged breach.