Statutory Rules
1979 No. 12
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 twenty-fourth day of January 1979.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency's Command,
J. D. ANTHONY
Minister of State for Trade and Resources
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AMENDMENT OF THE TRADE COMMISSIONERS REGULATIONS2
Commencement
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on 21 December 1978.
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)........ | 34,066 |
2 | Trade Commissioner (Special Grade 2)........ | 31,575 |
3 | Trade Commissioner, Grade A............. | 29,085 |
4 | Trade Commissioner, Grade B............. | 26,592 |
5 | Trade Commissioner, Grade C............. | 22,022-22,736 |
6 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1....... | 19,162-19,872 |
7 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2....... | 14,619-15,100-15,578 |
8 | Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3....... | 13,187-13,543-13,901-14,258 |
NOTES
1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 31 January 1979.
2. 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;
NOTES-continued
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; 1976 Nos. 76, 93, 132, 134, 171, 172, 199, 246, 270, 271, 272 and 295; 1977 Nos. 7, 47, 60,71,72,99, 187, 199 and 200; and 1978 Nos. 12, 13,65,94, 113, 114, 120, 218, 230, 248, 257 and 270.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1979 No. 12, known as the Regulations under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, were enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These regulations were introduced to provide detailed provisions that support the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, ensuring the smooth operation of trade-related activities and services provided by trade commissioners. The Trade Commissioners Act itself was enacted to facilitate trade and commercial relations between Australia and other countries, and the regulations aim to effectively implement the Act by specifying the terms and conditions of employment, including salaries, for trade commissioners and related staff. The regulations reflect a policy objective to maintain a structured and efficient trade service system that supports Australia's international trade interests.
Scope and Application
The Trade Commissioners Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1979 No. 12, apply to Trade Commissioners and other relevant officers within the Commonwealth of Australia, providing specific guidelines for their roles and remuneration. These Regulations, made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933, outline the salary structures and designations for various grades of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, establishing a framework for their employment conditions. This legislation is applicable nationwide, covering all Trade Commissioners appointed under the Act and their respective duties. The Regulations are designed to ensure consistency and fairness in the compensation of these officers, reflecting their various levels of responsibility and expertise. Notably, these Regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or thresholds, and their application is primarily confined to the outlined salary structures and designations. Any further application or interpretation of these Regulations may be extended or detailed through additional subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Trade Commissioners Regulations, as amended, detail the salary structures for various Trade Commissioner positions. Regulation 5A outlines the annual salaries or salary ranges for Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, with different grades specified (Section 2). For example, Trade Commissioners at Special Grade 1 receive an annual salary of $34,066, while those at Grade A receive between $29,085 and $29,085. These provisions provide clarity on the remuneration for each grade, ensuring that individuals in these roles are aware of their entitlements.
These Regulations impose obligations on the Trade Commissioner and the Australian government to adhere to the specified salary structures. It is the duty of the government to provide these positions with the appropriate compensation as outlined in the Regulations. For Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners, these obligations include being compensated according to their designated grade and the salary range provided.
Breaches of these Regulations, particularly concerning the non-payment of the specified salaries, may result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not outlined in the Regulations, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the salary provisions could lead to disciplinary action or legal disputes regarding remuneration. It is essential for both the Trade Commissioners and the government to adhere to these provisions to avoid any potential repercussions.