STATUTORY RULES
1946. No. 74.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE WAR SERVICE HOMES ACT 1918-1941.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1941.
Dated this tenth day of April, 1946.
HENRY
Governor-General.
By His Royal Highness’s Command,
H. P. LAZZARINI
Minister of State for Works and Housing.
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Amendments of War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations.†
Amendment of the Second Schedule.
1. The Second Schedule to the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations is amended—
(a) by adding at the end of Table A the following salary range:—
“; £888-£1,012.”; and
(b) by adding at the end of Table B the following rates of salary:—
“£962 £1,012”.
Amendment of the Third Schedule.
2. The Third Schedule to the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations is amended—
(a) by adding at the end of Table A the following salary ranges:—
“; £696-£768; £744-£816; £792-£864; £840-£912.”; and
(b) by adding at the end of Table B the following rates of salary:—
“£768 £792 £816 £840 £864 £888 £912”.
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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 11th April, 1946.
† Statutory Rules 1938, No. 64, as amended by Statutory Rules 1939, Nos. 32 and 136; 1940, Nos. 47 and 274; 1941, Nos. 142, 162, 183 and 264; 1942, Nos. 236 and 463, 1943, No. 298; 1944, Nos. 98 and 147; and 1945, No. 152.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
1965.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1946 No. 74, enacted on 10 April 1946, presents Regulations made under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1941. These regulations were introduced by the Governor-General in Council, on the advice of the Minister of State for Works and Housing, to address the need for adjustments in the salary structures of staff within war service homes. The War Service Homes Act 1918-1941 was intended to provide for the establishment, maintenance, and management of war service homes in Australia, which arose from the need to house and care for returning service personnel from World War I and later conflicts. These regulations specifically amend the salary structures outlined in the Second and Third Schedules of the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations, reflecting adjustments to the economic conditions and inflationary pressures of the post-war period. The policy objective underpinning these amendments is to ensure that the compensation of staff adequately reflects their roles and responsibilities while maintaining fiscal responsibility within the framework of the war service homes' operations.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1941, promulgated in 1946, are designed to govern the administration and staffing of war service homes, specifically focusing on the financial remuneration of staff. These regulations apply to the Commonwealth of Australia and pertain to the staff of war service homes, dictating the salary ranges and rates applicable to various positions. The amendments to the Second and Third Schedules reflect adjustments to the salary brackets for different categories of staff, ensuring that remuneration aligns with the economic conditions of the time. The scope of these regulations is limited to the financial aspects of staff within the specified institutions, and they do not extend to other areas of employment or services provided by these institutions. The amendments to the existing regulations were made to ensure that the compensation provided to staff is adequate and reflective of their roles and responsibilities within the war service homes framework.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1946 No. 74 pertain to the amendment of salary ranges and rates for staff under the War Service Homes (Staff) Regulations. Specifically, Section 1(a) and 1(b) add new salary ranges and rates to the Second Schedule of the Regulations, while Section 2(a) and 2(b) make similar amendments to the Third Schedule. These amendments are intended to adjust the compensation for certain staff members working within the War Service Homes framework, reflecting changes in economic conditions or administrative needs.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations are primarily administrative in nature. The amendments to the salary schedules necessitate that the relevant authorities ensure that staff members are compensated in accordance with the newly established ranges and rates. This involves updating payroll systems, informing affected employees, and ensuring that all payments are in line with the updated Regulations. The amendments also require the administrative bodies to review and potentially revise existing contracts or agreements with staff to align with the new compensation structures.
Any breach of these Regulations, if interpreted as part of a broader legislative framework, could potentially lead to civil or administrative consequences. However, the specific Regulations themselves do not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance. In general, failure to adhere to such amendments could result in disputes over compensation, requiring resolution through internal grievance mechanisms or legal action. While the Regulations do not specify criminal penalties, the overarching Act under which these Regulations are made could impose sanctions for more serious breaches of employment or administrative practices.
In summary, the Statutory Rules 1946 No. 74 primarily focus on updating salary ranges and rates for staff within the War Service Homes framework. These amendments impose obligations on the relevant authorities to implement the new compensation structures accurately and efficiently. While the Regulations do not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, adherence to these amendments is crucial to avoid potential disputes and ensure fair treatment of staff.