Statutory Rules
1978 No. 13
REGULATIONS UNDER THE TRADE COMMISSIONERS ACT 1933*
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.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of January 1978.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
R. V. GARLAND
Minister of State for Special Trade Representations for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Trade and Resources
AMENDMENT OF THE TRADE COMMISSIONERS REGULATIONS†
Commencement
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on 22 December 1977.
Salaries
2. Regulation 5a of the Trade Commissioners Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Item | Designation | Annual salary or range of salary |
| | $ |
1 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 1).................... | 32,203 |
2 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 2).................... | 29,838 |
3 | Trade Commissioner, Grade A.......................... | 27,474 |
4 | Trade Commissioner, Grade B.......................... | 25,108 |
5 | Trade Commissioner, Grade C.......................... | 20,770–21,448 |
6 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1.................... | 18,056–18,730 |
7 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2.................... | 13,744–14,200–14,654 |
8 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3.................... | 12,384–12,722–13,061– 13,401 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 1 February 1978.
† Statutory Rules 1958, No. 52 as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Trade Commissioners Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1978, No. 12 and see also Statutory Rules 1978, No. 12.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1978 No. 13, the Regulations under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, were enacted to amend the Trade Commissioners Regulations. The Trade Commissioners Act 1933 established the framework for the appointment and management of trade commissioners, who are responsible for promoting Australian trade and investment overseas. These regulations specifically address the adjustment of salaries for trade commissioners and assistant trade commissioners to reflect changes in the economic environment and the roles' evolving responsibilities. Enacted by the Governor-General, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aim to ensure that the remuneration of trade commissioners aligns with their professional standards and the demands of their positions. The policy objective is to maintain a competitive and effective trade commissioner service capable of supporting Australia's economic interests abroad.
Scope and Application
These Regulations, made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, specifically amend the Trade Commissioners Regulations by revising the salary scales for various positions within the trade commissioner service. The changes are effective from 22 December 1977 and are designed to adjust the remuneration of trade commissioners and assistant trade commissioners to reflect current market conditions. The updated salary ranges are detailed in the substituted table in the regulations, replacing the previous one, and cover various grades of trade commissioners and assistant trade commissioners, from Special Grade 1 down to Grade 3. This amendment ensures that the compensation provided to these officials remains competitive and reflective of their roles and responsibilities within the trade commissioner service.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations involve the amendment of Regulation 5a of the Trade Commissioners Regulations (section 2). The Regulations adjust the salary structure for Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, as detailed in the substituted table. This table lists various grades and their corresponding annual salaries or salary ranges. For instance, a Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 1) now earns $32,203 per year, whereas a Trade Commissioner, Grade A earns between $27,474 and $27,474 per year.
These Regulations impose specific obligations on the Trade Commissioner Service, which must adhere to the new salary structure outlined in the amended Regulation 5a. By setting out precise salary figures or ranges for each grade, the Regulations ensure that compensation is consistent and transparent. The Trade Commissioner Service must ensure that all Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners are compensated according to these stipulated rates.
The Regulations do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches within their content. However, it can be inferred that failure to adhere to the new salary structure could potentially lead to administrative issues or disputes over compensation. While the Regulations themselves do not specify penalties, any breach of the Trade Commissioners Act 1933 or related regulations could result in legal action, including fines or other civil remedies as prescribed by the broader legislative framework governing trade commissioner activities.