Statutory Rules
1975 No. 25
REGULATION 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 Regulation under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973.
Dated this nineteenth day of February, 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. (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 on or after 27 June 1974 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 on or after 27 June 1974 to and including 27 November 1974 | Annual salary or range of annual salary on or after 28 November 1974 |
| $ | $ |
Trade Commissioner, (Special Grade) ....... | 21,417 | 21,417 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade A ............ | 19,597 | 19,597 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade B ............ | 17,776 | 17,776 |
Trade Commissioner, Grade C ............ | 15,921-16,464 | 16,360-16,914 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 1 ...... | 13,748-14,289 | 14,144-14,695 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 2 ...... | 10,298-10,663-11,027 | 10,625-10,997-11,368 |
Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3 ...... | 9,210-9,481-9,753-10,025 | 9,515-9,791-10,069-10,346 ” |
(2) This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on 27 June 1974.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 25 February 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; and 1974, Nos. 118, 132, 133, 163, 194 and 209.
Overview
The Trade Commissioners Regulations 1975 were enacted to amend the Trade Commissioners Regulations, specifically addressing the salaries of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners. These regulations were introduced under the authority of the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, with the intention of ensuring that the remuneration for these positions reflects the prevailing economic conditions and the responsibilities associated with the roles. The regulations were made by the Governor-General of Australia, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, and came into effect on 27 June 1974. The policy objective behind this legislative instrument was to update and standardise the salary scales for Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners to ensure consistency and fairness in the remuneration system.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument amends the Trade Commissioners Regulations, which fall under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973. The regulations primarily concern the salaries payable to Trade Commissioners, who are public officials appointed to promote trade and investment opportunities on behalf of Australia overseas. This amendment applies to all Trade Commissioners appointed under the Act and includes those at various grades, from Trade Commissioner (Special Grade) down to Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3. The amendment specifies the salary or range of salaries applicable from 27 June 1974 through to 27 November 1974 and from 28 November 1974 onwards. This regulation is effective as of 27 June 1974. The scope of this legislative instrument is limited to the financial remuneration of Trade Commissioners and does not address other aspects of their employment or operational duties. The application of this regulation is national in scope, as it pertains to Trade Commissioners operating in various international markets.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1975 No. 25, made under the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, pertain to the amendment of Regulation 5a of the Trade Commissioners Regulations. Specifically, section 1(1) of this legislation replaces the existing sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 5a with a new sub-regulation that details the salaries or ranges of salaries for various grades of Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners effective from 27 June 1974. The new sub-regulation provides specific figures for each grade, ranging from Trade Commissioner (Special Grade) to Assistant Trade Commissioner, Grade 3, for the period from 27 June 1974 to 27 November 1974 and from 28 November 1974 onwards.
These regulations impose clear obligations and requirements on the relevant parties. Trade Commissioners and Assistant Trade Commissioners fall under the purview of these salary provisions, meaning that their remuneration is governed by the specified amounts in the amended Regulation 5a. This ensures that there is a transparent and consistent framework for determining the compensation for these roles, which is crucial for both the appointees and the Trade Commissioners service in administering these payments accurately.
The Statutory Rules 1975 No. 25 do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or other consequences for non-compliance within the text provided. However, the Trade Commissioners Act 1933-1973, under which these regulations are made, likely includes provisions for addressing breaches of the regulations. Generally, non-compliance with statutory regulations of this nature could result in administrative or legal action, potentially including fines or other penalties as stipulated by the overarching Act. It is essential for those governed by these regulations to adhere strictly to the stipulated salary provisions to avoid any potential repercussions.