Statutory Rules
1980 No. 295
REGULATIONS UNDER THE TRADE COMMISSIONERS ACT 19331
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 first day of October 1980.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. D. ANTHONY
Minister of State for Trade and Resources
AMENDMENT OF THE TRADE COMMISSIONERS REGULATIONS2
Salaries
1. Regulation 5A of the Trade Commissioners Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:
Column 1 Item | Column 2 Designation | Column 3 Annual salary or range of salary |
| | $ |
1 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 1) | 39,813 |
2 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 2) | 36,900 |
3 | Trade Commissioner, Grade A | 33,992 |
4 | Trade Commissioner, Grade B | 31,078 |
5 | Trade Commissioner, Grade C | 25,737–26,572 |
6 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1 | 22,395–23,224 |
7 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2 | 17,086–17,646–18,205 |
8 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3 | 15,411–15,827–16,247–16,663 |
Application
2. (1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), the Trade Commissioners Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in relation to the salary, or the range of salary, payable to a Trade Commissioner, or Assistant Trade Commissioner, to whom section 4 of the Act applies, in respect of any period after 21 May 1980.
(2) In respect of the period that commenced on 22 May 1980 and ended on 16 July 1980, the Trade Commissioners Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply in relation to the salary, or the range of salary, payable to a Trade Commissioner, or Assistant Trade Commissioner, to whom section 4 of the Act applies, as if the following table were substituted in respect of that period for the table in regulation 1:
Column 1 Item | Column 2 Designation | Column 3 Annual salary or range of salary |
| | $ |
1 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 1) | 38,208 |
2 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 2) | 35,413 |
3 | Trade Commissioner, Grade A | 32,622 |
4 | Trade Commissioner, Grade B | 29,825 |
5 | Trade Commissioner, Grade C | 24,700–25,501 |
6 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1 | 21,492–22,288 |
7 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2 | 16,397–16,935–17,471 |
8 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3 | 14,790–15,189–15,592–15,991 |
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 October 1980.
2. Statutory Rules 1958 No. 52 as amended to date. For previous amendments see Note 2 to Statutory Rules 1980 No. 22 and see also Statutory Rules 1980 Nos. 22, 203, 263 and 282.
Overview
The Trade Commissioners Regulations 1980, made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, were enacted to provide for the salaries of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners within the Department of Trade. This legislation was introduced to address the need for a structured remuneration system that would ensure fair compensation aligned with the roles and responsibilities of trade officials. The Regulations were made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and serve to implement the policy objective of providing adequate and competitive salaries to attract and retain qualified personnel in the trade sector. These regulations are crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of the Department of Trade by ensuring that its employees are appropriately compensated for their services.
Scope and Application
The Trade Commissioners Regulations 1980, made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, provide detailed specifications regarding the salaries payable to Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners employed by the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply to individuals who are categorised as Trade Commissioners or Assistant Trade Commissioners and are subject to section 4 of the Trade Commissioners Act 1933. Specifically, the regulations govern the annual salaries or salary ranges for various grades of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, with distinct remuneration brackets provided for different levels of responsibility and experience. The regulations apply to salaries payable from 21 May 1980 onwards, with a specific transitional table provided for the interim period from 22 May 1980 to 16 July 1980. This legislation ensures that the remuneration of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners is clearly defined and adjusted as per the legislative framework, thereby maintaining transparency and consistency in their compensation.
Key Provisions
The Trade Commissioners Regulations 1980, as amended, set out the salaries for various grades of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. These amendments, effective from different dates, establish specific salary scales for these positions (Regulations 1 and 2). Regulation 5A includes a detailed table outlining the annual salaries or salary ranges for different grades, which must be adhered to when determining the compensation for individuals in these roles.
The regulations impose clear obligations on employers regarding the remuneration of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. Employers must ensure that the salaries are set in accordance with the amended table in Regulation 5A. This means that salaries must be within the specified ranges, and any changes to these salaries must be made in line with the provisions outlined in the regulations (Regulation 2(1) and (2)).
Breach of these regulations could lead to legal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed in the statutory rules. Generally, non-compliance with salary regulations set out in such legislation could result in administrative or legal actions, including potential fines or other penalties as prescribed by the relevant laws. The exact nature and extent of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and any applicable provisions in the Trade Commissioners Act 1933 or other related legislation.