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“the Parliamentary Service” means the Parliamentary Departments specified in section 9 of the Act.

Application of certain regulations.

4. The following Regulations, namely:—

(a) the Regulations contained in this Statutory Rule;

(b) any regulation made under sub-section (6.) of section 9 of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1931 after the date of these Regulations; and

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(c) Part IX. of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date), together with any amendments made to that Part after the date of these Regulations,

and no other regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922–1931, shall apply to officers of the Parliamentary Service.

Repeal of previous regulation.

5. The regulation made under the Act (Statutory Rules 1931, No. 89), in force at the commencement of these Regulations, is repealed as from the commencement of these Regulations, save as to anything lawfully done, or any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred thereunder.

Applications, how made.

6. The application of any officer upon any matter affecting him as an officer of the Parliamentary Service shall be made by that officer, through the head of his branch, to the Permanent Head. Where the matter is one which the officer desires shall be considered by the Parliamentary Head, the application shall be addressed to the Permanent Head, and shall be forwarded by him, with any remarks considered necessary, to the Parliamentary Head.

Part II.—Administration.

Division I.—Attendance and Duties of Officers.

Officers to acquaint themselves with Act and Regulations.

7. All officers are required to acquaint themselves with the Act and these Regulations.

Hours of attendance.

8. The hours of duty of officers of any Department of the Parliamentary Service shall be such hours as are specified from time to time by the Permanent Head of that Department.

Records of attendances.

9. (1) Every officer, not being an officer of the First or Second Division, and not being an officer exempted from the provisions of this regulation by the Parliamentary Head upon recommendation of the Permanent Head, shall record daily in an attendance book or other means of record approved by the Permanent Head, the actual time of his arrival on duty and his departure therefrom.

(2) The officer in charge of each branch of a Department provided with means of record of attendance shall be responsible for their use in accordance with these Regulations.

(3) The exemption of any officer from the obligation to record his attendance shall not be deemed to authorize that officer to absent himself from duty or to leave his office except on official business within his hours of duty.

Absence from duty during office hours.

10. (1) No officer shall leave his office during office hours, except on official business or by express permission of the Permanent Head.

(2) At the discretion of the Permanent Head leave for such absence may be granted with or without pay, or may be deducted from recreation leave.

Absence from duty in case of illness or emergency.

11. (1) No officer shall be absent from duty without proper authority, unless reasonable cause is shown.

(2) If an officer is prevented by illness or other emergency from attending to duty, he shall immediately report the fact through the head of his branch to the Permanent Head, and the officer shall furnish, in the case of illness, such evidence as is prescribed, and, in the case of emergency, such evidence as the Permanent Head considers necessary.

Responsibilities of Permanent Heads.

12. The Permanent Head shall report to the Parliamentary Head, whenever the necessity arises, any alterations which are, in his opinion, necessary or expedient for the more economical, efficient or convenient

working of his Department or any branch thereof. He shall also report to the Parliamentary Head what alterations, if any, are in his opinion necessary in the salaries or allowances of any of the officers under his Control, and shall bring under the attention of the Parliamentary Head any matter, whether in relation to any officer or to the work of any branch of his Department, with which he thinks it desirable for the Parliamentary Head to be acquainted.

Creation and abolition of offices.

13. (1) The Permanent Head shall report to the Parliamentary Head whenever he deems it advisable—

(a) to create a new office in any Division;

(b) to abolish any office; or

(c) to raise or lower the classification of any office.

(2) Whenever an alteration is made in the duties of any office affecting the importance or character of its work, the officer responsible for the alteration shall furnish a report setting out particulars of the alteration. The report shall be made to the Parliamentary Head through the Permanent Head, who shall inform the Parliamentary Head if, in his opinion, the classification of the office should be varied consequent upon the change of duties.

Report as to officers attaining 60 years.

14. When any officer attains the age of 60 years, the Permanent Head shall report to the Parliamentary Head as to the willingness and fitness of such officer to continue to perform the duties of his position.

Return of officers over 60 years of age.

15. (1) The Permanent Head shall furnish the Parliamentary Head, in the month of April in each year, with a return of officers in his Department who have attained the age of 60 years or over, together with a report in each case as to whether the officer is able and willing to continue to perform his duties.

(2) If the Permanent Head is of the opinion that any such officer should be retired on account of inability to perform his duties, he shall recommend accordingly, stating his reasons for so doing.

Subletting prohibited.

16. Officers who occupy for the purpose of residence any building belonging to or occupied by the Commonwealth are prohibited from sub-letting any portion of the building without the consent in writing of the Permanent Head.

Repairs to Government buildings.

17. All officers shall be held responsible for the careful use and preservation of all Government property in their occupation, possession, custody, or care. Officers in charge of public buildings shall, in the event of repairs being required, report to the Permanent Head, and shall not allow the buildings to fall into decay, or to become permanently injured for the want of repairs without reporting the circumstances to the Permanent Head.

Maintenance of order.

18. Officers in charge of any branch of the Parliamentary Service shall be responsible for the maintenance of good order, and shall afford the utmost assistance to the Permanent Head.

Breaches of Regulations to be reported.

19. Officers in charge of branches of the Parliamentary Service shall report to the Permanent Head any breaches of these Regulations which come to their knowledge.

Report of officers incapacitated through liquor or drugs.

20. If an officer in charge or sub-charge observes at any time that any officer or employee under his supervision is unfit to perform his duties properly by reason of over-indulgence in intoxicating liquor or drugs, he shall suspend him from duty, and immediately report the matter to his immediate superior officer or to the Permanent Head of the Department.

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Obligations as to duty and behaviour.

21. Every officer shall—

(a) during the hours of official business devote himself exclusively and zealously to the discharge of his public duties;

(b) behave at all times with courtesy to the people, giving prompt attention to all reasonable requirements;

(c) obey promptly all instructions given to him by any officer under whose control or supervision he is placed;

(d) promptly and correctly carry out all duties appertaining to his office, or any other duty he is directed to perform; and

(e) in due course and at proper times comply with, and give effect to, all enactments, regulations, and authoritative instructions made or issued for his guidance in the performance of his duties.

Appeals against instructions.

22. (1) If any officer considers he has grounds of complaint arising out of an official instruction, or from any other cause, he may appeal, in regard thereto, through his immediate superior officer, to the Permanent Head, but he shall nevertheless, as far as possible, carry out any instruction given him until it is countermanded by competent authority.

(2) If an officer, having appealed to the Permanent Head in pursuance of this regulation, is dissatisfied with the decision, the Permanent Head shall on request forward the appeal to the Parliamentary Head for determination.

Public comment on administration.

23. An officer shall not—

(a) publicly comment upon any administrative action or upon the administration of any Department; or

(b) use for any purpose, other than for the discharge of his official duties, information gained by or conveyed to him through his connexion with the Parliamentary Service.

Information not to be given.

24. Except in the course of official duty, no information concerning public business or any matter of which an officer has knowledge officially shall be given, directly or indirectly, nor shall the contents of official papers be disclosed, by an officer without the express authority of the Permanent Head.

Outside influence.

25. Officers are prohibited from seeking the influence or interest of any person in order to obtain promotion, transfer, or other advantage, or from supplying to another officer, for use for any such purpose, certificates or testimonials relating to official capacity or performance of official duties.

Solicitation or acceptance of gifts.

26. No officer shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or accept gifts or presents from any member of the public concerned, directly or indirectly, with any matter connected with the duties of the officer or in which the Commonwealth is interested:

Provided that this regulation shall not prevent the acceptance by an officer, with the permission in writing of the Permanent Head, of a public testimonial presented on retirement from the Parliamentary Service or upon removal from the locality in which he has been employed, or a presentation from fellow-officers or from a Public Service organization.

Acceptance of fees, &c.

27. An officer shall not demand, or, except with the approval of the Parliamentary Head, receive for his own use any fee, reward, gratuity, or remuneration of any kind whatsoever, other than his official salary and allowances, for services performed by him either in or out of office hours, in connexion with the Parliamentary Service.

Performance of outside work.

28. Where application is made for permission to engage in the performance of work outside the Parliamentary Service, such application shall be submitted to the Permanent Head, who shall forward it, with his report, for the consideration of the Parliamentary Head.

Borrowing between officers.

29. Any monetary transaction between officers, either as principals or agents, whereby any interest or other return in money or kind is charged or paid, or money is borrowed by senior officers from their subordinates, is forbidden.

Suspension to be reported to Parliamentary Head.

30. Upon suspension of an officer in pursuance of section 62 of the Act, the Permanent Head shall forthwith report the case to the Parliamentary Head and forward a statement of the circumstances of suspension.

Sequestration of estate.

31. (1) If the estate of an officer is sequestrated, either voluntarily or compulsorily, for the benefit of his creditors, he shall, in addition to compliance with the provisions of section 63 of the Act, within seven days of the date of sequestration, give to the Permanent Head written notice thereof, with a statement of the causes of his embarrassment.

(2) The Permanent Head shall forward the notice and statement, with any remarks he desires to make thereon, to the Parliamentary Head.

(3) Upon being granted a certificate of discharge by a Court of Bankruptcy or Insolvency, an officer shall submit such certificate to the Permanent Head.

Accounts and public moneys.

32. In the matter of accounts and the collection and payment of public moneys, officers shall conform strictly to the provisions of the Audit Act 1901–1926 and the Regulations thereunder.

Contracts.

33. No officer, unless duly authorized, shall incur any liability or enter into any contract on behalf of the Commonwealth or alter the terms or conditions of any approved contract.

Officers called as witnesses.

34. (1) An officer subpœnaed or called as a witness shall promptly notify the Permanent Head.

(2) An officer, required as a witness on behalf of the Commonwealth, shall not be entitled to receive any witness fee, but shall be granted leave with pay for the period of necessary absence, and in cases where the officer is required to travel he may be allowed his ordinary travelling allowance.

(3) An officer subpœnaed or called as a witness on behalf of a State shall, as regards his attendance to give evidence, be deemed to be in the performance of his official duties, and no witness fees (other than the expenses, if any, paid by the Commonwealth for his travelling allowance) shall be charged by or paid to him on account of his being so subpœnaed or called. Any amount received by the officer, otherwise than from the Commonwealth, in respect of travelling expenses shall be paid into the Consolidated Revenue.

(4) An officer subpœnaed or called as a witness in any

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