Statutory Rules
1975 No. 104
REGULATIONS UNDER THE TRADE COMMISSIONERS ACT
1933-1973.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Trade-Commissioners Act 1933-1973.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of May, 1975.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
FRANK CREAN
Minister of State for Overseas Trade.
Amendment of the Trade Commissioners Regulations†
Salaries.
1. Regulation 5a of the Trade Commissioners Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following sub-regulation:—
“ (1) The salary, or the range of salary, payable to a Commissioner to whom section 4 of the Act applies shall be that ascertained in accordance with the following table:—
Designation | Annual salary or range of annual salary |
| $ |
Trade Commissioner (Special Grade)........................ | 23,760 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade A............................ | 21,830 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade B............................ | 19,900 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade C............................ | 16,360-16,914 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1...................... | 14,144-14,695 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2...................... | 10,625-10,997-11,368 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3...................... | 9,515-9,791-10,069-10,346 ” |
Commencement.
2. The amendment effected by regulation 1 shall be deemed to have come into operation on 20 March 1975.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 10 June 1975.
† 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; and 1975, Nos. 25 and 76.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1975 No. 104, enacted under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, amends the Trade Commissioners Regulations to revise the salary structure for Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. This legislation was introduced to address the need for updated remuneration in line with the roles and responsibilities of the commissioners and assistant commissioners. The regulations were made by the Governor-General of Australia, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, and the amendments are intended to reflect current market conditions and the evolving nature of the trade commissioner roles. The policy objective is to ensure that the compensation provided is fair and reflective of the duties performed by these officials.
Scope and Application
Statutory Rules 1975 No. 104 amends the Trade Commissioners Regulations under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, primarily focusing on the salary structure for Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. This legislation applies to Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners who are appointed under the Trade Commissioners Act, and it governs their remuneration as outlined in the amended regulation. The application of these regulations is nationwide, as they are issued under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in the provided text, and the regulations themselves provide specific salary bands for various grades of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, effective from 20 March 1975. The scope of the Act may be further extended or modified through subsequent subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments to the salary bands and other related provisions as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Trade Commissioners Regulations, amended by Statutory Rules 1975 No. 104, provide updated salary details for Trade Commissioners under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973. Specifically, Regulation 1 amends Regulation 5a by replacing the existing sub-regulation (1) with a new table detailing the annual salary or salary range for various designations within the Trade Commissioner roles. Trade Commissioner (Special Grade) will receive an annual salary of $23,760, while Trade Commissioner, Grade A will earn between $21,830 and $21,830, and Trade Commissioner, Grade B will receive between $19,900 and $19,900. Trade Commissioner, Grade C salaries range from $16,360 to $16,914. Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1 salaries are set between $14,144 and $14,695, Grade 2 between $10,625 and $11,368, and Grade 3 between $9,515 and $10,346. These changes ensure that compensation is clearly defined and aligned with the roles and responsibilities within the Trade Commissioner hierarchy.
Under these regulations, Trade Commissioners and their employers must adhere to the specified salary ranges and annual salaries. Employers are required to ensure that all Trade Commissioners are paid in accordance with the designated salary grades. This includes accurate record-keeping and transparent communication of salary details to all relevant parties. The regulations also stipulate that any changes to these salary details must be implemented through formal amendments to the regulations, ensuring that any modifications are legally binding and transparent.
Breach of these regulations, such as failure to pay the correct salary or not adhering to the updated salary structure, could result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the regulations themselves, any non-compliance could potentially lead to civil actions for breach of contract or wage disputes. Additionally, depending on the severity and intent behind the breach, criminal charges could be considered under broader employment laws. It is crucial for both employers and employees to comply with these regulations to avoid any potential legal ramifications.