Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1950. No. 28.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE WINE OVERSEAS

MARKETING ACT 1929-1945.*

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 Wine Overseas Marketing Act 1929-1945.

Dated this twenty-first

day of June , 1950.

W.J. McKELL

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.

Amendments of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff)

Regulations.†

Salaries of officers

1. Regulation 4 of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation :—

" (2.) The Board may, if satisfied with the conduct, diligence and efficiency of an officer; grant to the officer such annual increments (if any) as are specified in Table A or Table C, as the case may be, opposite to the office occupied by that officer, but so that the annual salary of the officer shall not exceed the maximum salary so specified.".

Variations of , salary on account of variations in cost of living.

2.—(1.) Regulation 4a of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (2.) the words " Adult Females " and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age ";

(b) by omitting from that table the words and figures " Officers

under 21 years of age " and inserting in their stead the

words and figures " Officers under 19 years of age ";

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the case of adult females and Three pounds per annum in the case of officers under 21 years of age " and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the case of adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age and Three pounds per annum in the case of officers under 19 years of age ";

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1950.

†Statutory Rules 1938, No. 68, as amended by Statutory Rules 1938, No. 106 ; 1939, No. 24 ; 1942, Nos. 191 and 531 ; 1945, No. 177 ; and 1948. No. 119.

2106.—Price 5d 9/11.5.1950.

(d) by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (4.) the words " Adult Females " and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Adult Females and officers 19 and 20 years of age ";

(e) by omitting from that table the words and figures " Officers under 21 years of age " and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Officers under 19 -years of age ";

(f) by omitting from sub-regulation (5.) the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the case of adult females and Three pounds per annum in the case of officers under 21 years of age " and inserting in their stead the words and figures " Four pounds per annum in the ease of adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age and Three

pounds per annum in the case of officers under 19 years of age ";

(g) by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) all the words and figures from and including the words " Adult males " to the end of the sub-regulation and inserting in their stead the words and figures :—

	" Per annum.
	£
Adult males.................................	16
Adult females and officers 19 and 20 years of age........	11
Officers under 19 years of age.....................	8 ”; and

(h) by omitting sub-regulation (8.).

(2.) The first adjustment of salaries under regulation 4a of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations as amended by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be made as from the commencement of the first fortnightly pay period beginning in November, 1948, and shall be based on the index number for the six months ended on the thirtieth day of March, 1941, which shall be deemed to be 80.2.

Duty on Holidays

3.—(1.) Regulation 6a of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Duty on Regulations is amended by omitting the words " Six hundred and twelve pounds in the case of males and Five hundred and fifty pounds per annum in the case of females " and inserting in their stead the words " Nine hundred and fourteen pounds per annum in the case of males and Eight hundred and fifty-two pounds per annum in the case of females ".

(2.) This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the seventh day of October, 1948.

Overtime.

4.—(1.) Regulation 7 of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (7.) the words " Seven hundred and sixty-eight pounds per annum in the case of males and Seven hundred and six pounds in the case of females " and inserting in their stead the words " Nine hundred and fourteen pounds per annum in the case of males and Eight hundred and fifty-two pounds per annum in the case of females "; and

(b) by omitting from paragraph (d) of that sub-regulation the words " Seven hundred and sixty-eight pounds per annum in the case of males and Seven hundred and six pounds in the case of females " and inserting in their stead the words " Nine hundred and fourteen pounds per annum in the case of males and Eight hundred and fifty-two pounds per annum in the case of females ".

(2.) This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the seventh day of October, 1948.

5. Regulation 8 of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead :—

Meal allowances.

" 8. Where an officer whose ordinary hours of duty are between 7.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. is required to attend for duty before 6.30 a.m., or to remain on duty after 6.30 p.m., or where an officer is required to commence duty at least two hours before the usual time, or to remain on duty at least two hours beyond the usual time, and that attendance necessitates his obtaining a meal away from his usual place of residence, he shall be granted a meal allowance at the rate specified according to his salary in the following table :—

Rate of annual salary	Rate of meal allowance.
	s	d
£762 and over.................................	4	0
Under £762...................................	3	0 ”;

6.—(1.) Regulation 12 of the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations is repealed and the following regulations are inserted in its stead :—

Travelling allowance.

" 12.—(1.) An officer who, for the purposes of the business of the Board, is required to travel or to reside temporarily at a place other than his usual place of residence, shall be paid travelling allowance in accordance with Table B.

" (2.) Travelling allowance under the last preceding sub-regulation shall be paid in respect of the period from and including the day on which he departs from his usual place of residence to and including the day on which he returns thereto.

" (3.) In addition to the travelling allowance payable under the preceding provisions of this regulation, the Overseas Representative and the Assistant Overseas Representative shall be reimbursed any amount paid for normal accommodation and meals but not for refreshments, gratuities, tobacco, newspapers or laundry.

" (4.) Where, in the opinion of the Chairman, it is reasonable that the Overseas Representative or the Assistant Overseas Representative should be accompanied by his wife while he is absent from his usual place of residence for the purposes of the business of the Board, he shall be paid twice the amount payable under the preceding provisions of this regulation.

Fares.

" 12a.—(1.) An officer who is required to travel for the purposes of the business of the Board shall be allowed first-class fares, or, if the Board approves of his use of a private motor car, the officer shall be paid an allowance in respect of the use of that car at such rate as is prescribed by the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations for the time being in force.

" (2.) An officer who is required to take up permanent duty at an overseas destination shall be allowed first-class fares for himself and his family (if any) and the actual expense of the transfer of his furniture and household and personal effects from the place in Australia at which he is engaged to the overseas destination and for the return journey, unless his employment has been terminated by his own act or for misconduct.".

(2.) This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1949.

7. —(1.) After regulation 13 of the Wine Overseas Marketing Regulations the following regulations are inserted :—

Entertainment expenses.

" 13a—(1.) An officer who has incurred entertainment expenses Entertainment may, subject to this regulation and the approval of the Chairman be expenses. paid, as an allowance, the amount expended by him on entertainment.

" (2.) The total amount of allowances payable under this regulation shall not, in any period of twelve months, exceed Two hundred pounds unless the Minister otherwise determines.

Rent and living allowances

" 13b. The Overseas Representative and the Assistant Overseas Representative may be paid such as the Minister determines.".

(2.) This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of February, 1949.

The Schedule

8.—(1.) The Schedule to the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule inserted in its stead:—

THE SCHEDULE

TABLE A Regulation 4

Office.	Annual Salary.			Annual Increment.
	Minimum.		Maximum.
	£	£		£
Secretary to the Board	650	850		25
Overseas Representative .....................	1,000	1,500		50
Assistant Overseas Representative ..............	550	850		25
Senior Clerk .............................	378	450		18
Clerk (Male)—
Under 17 years of age.....................	..	114
At 17 years of age.......................	..	138		..
At 18 years of age .......................	..	162		..
At 19 years of age.. ......................	..	192		..
At 20 years of age .......................	..	228		..
Adult ...............................	234		318		One of 12
					Four of 18
Typist (Female)—
Under 17 years of age .....................	..	116
At 17 years of age .......................	..	128		..
At 18 years of age .......................	..	140		..
At 19 years of age .......................	..	152		..
At 20 years of age .......................		170
Adult—
Without shorthand ability .................	210	246		12
With shorthand ability to write 100 words per minute
	222	270		12

THE SCHEDULE—continued.

Table A —Continued.

Office.	Annual Salary.		Annual Increment.
	Minimum.	Maximum.

With shorthand ability to write 120 words per minute and ability to transcribe or type letters and the like with due regard to punctuation and form	£	£	£
	234	270		One of 24
				One of 12
An allowance at the rate of £12 per annum shall be paid to a typist who is under 21 years of age if she is able to write shorthand at the rate of 100 words per minute.

TABLE B. Regulation 12

Designation of office.	Rate of travelling Allowance.
Secretary to the Board	Per day. £A.1 10s
The Overseas Representative and the Assistant Overseas Representative—
(i) when actually travelling in the United States of America or Canada and the fare paid for the journey includes meals	$2.50
(ii) when actually travelling elsewhere than in America or Canada and the fare paid for the journey includes meals	£E.0 10s.
(iii) when actually travelling in the United States of America or Canada and the fare paid does not include meals	$10
(iv) when actually travelling elsewhere than in America or Canada and the fare paid does not include meals	£E.2 2s.
(v) while residing at a place in the United Kingdom other than his permanent station	£E.0 10s.
(vi) while residing in Europe..............................	£E.1 10s.
(vii) while residing in the United States of America or Canada ..	$7.50
Other officers ...........................................	£A.1 5s.

TABLE C. Regulation 4

Office.	Annual Salary.		Annual Increments.
Office.	Minimum.	Maximum.	Annual Increments.
Senior Clerk .........................	£	£	£
	426	516		One of 23
				One of 22
				One of 23
				One of 22
Clerk (Male)—Adult....................	291	381		One of 23
				One of 22
				One of 23
				One of 22

(2,) Tables A and C of the Schedule inserted by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the seventh day of October, 1948.

(3.) Table B of the Schedule inserted by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1949.

By Authority : L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Wine Overseas Marketing Act 1929-1945 was enacted to regulate the marketing of Australian wine overseas, providing a framework for the export and promotion of Australian wine internationally. The Act aimed to ensure that the wine industry was managed efficiently and that Australian wine could compete effectively in global markets. These regulations, introduced by the Governor-General in Council under the authority of the Act, provide specific details on the administration and operational aspects of the Wine Overseas Marketing Board, including amendments to staff salaries, allowances, and other related matters. The policy objective is to streamline the operations of the Board, ensuring that its staff are adequately compensated and that the Board can function effectively in its role of promoting Australian wine overseas.

Scope and Application

The Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations, made under the Wine Overseas Marketing Act 1929-1945, apply to officers employed by the Wine Overseas Marketing Board. These officers include various roles such as the Secretary to the Board, the Overseas Representative, and clerical and typist positions. The Regulations govern the remuneration, conditions of service, and allowances for these officers, establishing specific salary scales, increments, and allowances for duties such as overtime, travel, and meals. The application of these Regulations is nationwide, as they pertain to the Commonwealth-level Wine Overseas Marketing Board. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned within the scope of these Regulations, which focus on the administrative and operational staff of the Board. The Regulations may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, though no such amendments are specified in this particular legislative instrument.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1950, No. 28, made under the Wine Overseas Marketing Act 1929-1945, primarily amend the Wine Overseas Marketing (Staff) Regulations, specifically concerning the salaries of officers, adjustments for cost of living, duty on holidays, overtime, meal allowances, travelling allowances, and entertainment expenses. Regulation 4(2) allows the Board to grant annual salary increments to officers based on their conduct, diligence, and efficiency, ensuring their annual salary does not exceed the specified maximum. Regulation 4a modifies the adjustment of salaries to account for variations in the cost of living, adjusting the index figures and amounts for different age groups. Regulation 6a revises the duty on holidays for male and female officers, while Regulation 7 adjusts the overtime pay rates for male and female officers. Regulation 8 introduces meal allowances for officers required to work outside their usual hours, with rates based on their annual salary. Regulation 12 replaces the previous travelling allowance regulations, providing new rates and conditions for officers required to travel or reside temporarily for Board business. Regulation 12a details the fare allowances for officers travelling for Board business, including provisions for officers taking up permanent duty overseas. Regulation 13a allows officers to claim entertainment expenses, subject to approval and limits, while Regulation 13b permits the Minister to determine rent and living allowances for the Overseas Representative and Assistant Overseas Representative. These regulations impose obligations on the Board and officers to manage and report on salaries, allowances, and expenses accurately and within the specified limits. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in financial discrepancies, misallocation of resources, or administrative penalties. The specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, but breaches could lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other corrective measures as determined by the Board.

Area of Law: Commercial Law
Instrument: Regulation
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