Statutory Rules
1976 No. 199
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 ninth day of September, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. D. ANTHONY
Minister of State for Overseas Trade.
Amendment of the Tirade Commissioners Regulations†
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 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Item | Designation | Annual salary or range of annual salary |
| | $ |
1 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade) .... | 27,716 |
2 | Trade Commissioner, Grade A ........ | 25,481 |
3 | Trade Commissioner, Grade B......... | 23,246 |
4 | Trade Commissioner, Grade C ........ | 19,146–19,787 |
5 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1 .. | 16,580–17,217 |
6 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2 .. | 12,505–12,936–13,365 |
7 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3 .. | 11,220–11,539–11,860–12,181 |
Application.
2. The Trade Commissioners Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply as if these Regulations had come into operation on 19 August 1976.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 15 September 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, Nos. 76, 93, 132, 134, 171 and 172.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1976 No. 199, made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, amends the Trade Commissioners Regulations to update the salaries of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. Enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations were introduced to ensure that the remuneration of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners reflects current economic conditions and market standards. The purpose of this amendment is to maintain the attractiveness and competitiveness of the roles within the trade sector, thereby ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the trade promotion activities carried out by these officers. The regulations aim to align the compensation with prevailing salary scales, ensuring that these positions remain viable and capable of attracting suitably qualified individuals to serve in these capacities.
Scope and Application
The Trade Commissioners Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1976 No. 199, govern the conditions of employment for trade commissioners and assistant trade commissioners within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations pertain to individuals employed in these roles, setting forth their annual salaries or salary ranges according to their respective grades and designations. The regulations apply to trade commissioners and assistant trade commissioners across various locations where they are stationed, both domestically and internationally, in line with the Trade Commissioners Act 1933. The application of these regulations extends to adjusting the salary structure as specified in the amended regulations, which came into effect on 19 August 1976. The scope of these regulations is comprehensive, covering all trade commissioners and assistant trade commissioners appointed under the Act, ensuring consistent and updated remuneration packages in accordance with the prescribed grades.
Key Provisions
The Trade Commissioners Regulations (Statutory Rules 1976 No. 199) primarily serve to update the annual salaries of various Trade Commissioner positions as detailed in Regulation 5a. Specifically, the regulations specify new salary ranges for Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners across different grades, effective as of 19 August 1976. For example, Trade Commissioners (Special Grade) now earn between $27,716 and $25,481 annually, while Trade Commissioners in Grade A earn between $25,481 and $23,246 (Regulation 1). These amendments replace the previous salary tables with the new figures provided.
These Regulations impose specific salary structures on Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, detailing the exact or range of annual salaries for each grade. This includes Trade Commissioners (Special Grade), Trade Commissioners in Grades A, B, and C, and Assistant Trade Commissioners in Grades 1, 2, and 3. The salary ranges are outlined in Regulation 1, which effectively governs how these positions are compensated.
While the Trade Commissioners Regulations do not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches, the overarching Trade Commissioners Act 1933 under which these Regulations are made, may include such provisions. Typically, breaches of regulations could lead to disciplinary actions against Trade Commissioners, which might include formal warnings, suspension, or termination of employment, depending on the severity of the breach. However, the specific penalties would be governed by the broader administrative and employment laws applicable to Commonwealth employees.