Statutory Rules
1975 No. 216
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 eleventh day of December, 1975.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. D. ANTHONY
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 the table in sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:—
Designation | Annual salary or range of annual salary |
| $ |
Trade Commissioner (Special Grade)....................... | 25,477 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade A........................... | 23,408 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade B........................... | 21,338 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade C........................... | 17,542-18,136 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1..................... | 15,166-15,757 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2..................... | 11,393-11,792-12,189 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3..................... | 10,203-10,498-10,796-11,093 |
Commencement.
2. The amendment effected by regulation 1 shall be deemed to have come into operation on 18 September 1975.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 23 December 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, 76, 104 and 155.
Overview
The Trade Commissioners Regulations 1975 were made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973 by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Executive Council. The regulations aimed to amend the existing Trade Commissioners Regulations by updating the salary table for Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, reflecting changes to the remuneration structure within the trade sector. This legislative instrument was designed to ensure that the salaries of trade commissioners and their assistants were commensurate with their roles and responsibilities, thereby maintaining appropriate incentives and standards within the trade department. The updated salary regulations came into operation on 18 September 1975, providing a timely adjustment to the remuneration framework in response to economic and operational needs.
Scope and Application
Statutory Rules 1975 No. 216 amends the Trade Commissioners Regulations, which were made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973. These regulations apply to Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, who are employed by the Australian Government to promote Australian trade and industry abroad. The salary ranges for various grades of Trade Commissioner and Assistant Trade Commissioner are specified in the regulations, with the amendment coming into effect on 18 September 1975. The regulations have a national reach, applying across Australia and its territories, as they are made under a Commonwealth Act. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specified in the text. The application of the Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which are referenced in the document.
Key Provisions
The Trade Commissioners Regulations, 1975, made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, primarily focus on amending the salary provisions for various grades of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. Regulation 1 introduces a new table (sub-regulation (1)) that specifies the annual salaries for different designations, ranging from Trade Commissioner (Special Grade) at $25,477 to Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3, with a salary range of $10,203 to $11,093. This amendment replaces the previous salary structure and is deemed to have come into effect on 18 September 1975, as stated in Regulation 2.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties governed by them, namely the Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, by clearly defining their remuneration based on their respective grades. This ensures transparency and consistency in salary distribution across various positions within the Trade Commissioner service. The regulations ensure that each grade of Trade Commissioner or Assistant Trade Commissioner receives a clearly defined salary, thereby avoiding any ambiguity in compensation.
For breaches of these regulations, the consequences are not explicitly detailed within the provided text. However, generally, non-compliance with regulations made under the Trade Commissioners Act could potentially lead to disciplinary actions, legal challenges, or other administrative consequences. Although the specific penalties are not stated in the regulations themselves, they might be addressed in other parts of the Trade Commissioners Act or related legal frameworks. The potential penalties could include fines, job sanctions, or other corrective measures as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.