Air Force Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1932. No. 63.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923.

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 Air Force Act 1923, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this twenty-eighthday of June 1932.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence.

Amendment of Air Force Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, amended to this date.)

(Twelfth Amendment.)

1. Regulation 2 is amended by omitting the words and figures “Part X.—Miscellaneous—Regulations 512-513” and inserting in their stead the following words and figures:—

“Part X.—Financial—Regulations 512-526.

Part XI.—Pay and Allowances—

Division 1.—General—Regulations 527-546.
Division 2.—Officers’ Pay—Regulations 547-552.
Division 3.—Airmen’s Pay—Regulations 553-556.
Division 4.—Lodging, Fuel and Light, Servant and Separation Allowances—Regulations 557-565.
Division 5.—Ration Allowance—Regulations 566-571.
Division 6.—Clothing Allowance—Regulations 572-577.
Division 7.—Travelling Allowances—Regulations 578-613.
Division 8.—District Allowance—Regulations 614-615.
Division 9.—Medical Attendance and Treatment; Dental Treatment—Regulations 616-632.
Division 10.—Schools and Courses of Instruction and Tours of Duty Abroad—Regulations 633-641.

3929.—Price 2s.

Division 11.—Camps—Regulations 642-645.
Division 12.—Citizen Air Force—Regulations 646-663.
Division 13.—Allowances to Witnesses at Courts—Regulations 664-665.
Division 14.—Funeral Expenses—Regulations 666-667.

Part XII.—Compensation—

Division 1.—General—Regulations 668-674.
Division 2.—Permanent Air Force—Regulations 675-677.
Division 3.—Citizen Air Force—Regulations 678-680.

2. Regulation 4 is amended by inserting—

(a) after the definition of “Commanding Officer” the following new definition:—
“‘Contract Board’ means Contract Board constituted under the Munition Supply Regulations made under the Defence Act;”;
(b)after the definition of “Defaulter” the following new definition:—
“‘Department’ means Department of Defence;”;
(c) after the definition of “Governor-General” the following new definition:—
“‘Head-Quarters’ means Air Force Head-Quarters;”;
(d)after the definition of “Proper Air Force authority” the following new definition:—
“‘Representative of the Director-General of Medical Services’ includes the Director-General of Medical Services and means in relation to the State of Victoria the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Air) and in relation to any other State the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Army);”.

3. Regulation 5 is amended by inserting in sub-regulation (2) after the word “Regulations” the words “and the Military Financial and Allowance Regulations”.

4. After regulation 453, the following new regulation is inserted:—

“Air-force clothing.

453a. Air-force clothing shall remain Government property, and shall not become the property of a member of the Citizen Air Force at any time. A member on discharge or termination of appointment may retain, for use if subsequently called up for service, the air-force uniform in his possession, provided that a member who is not transferred to the Reserve or to the Unattached List shall be required to return his greatcoat, kitbag and leggings. Any member who does not return his greatcoat, kitbag or leggings, or any articles of equipment if so required under this regulation, on discharge or termination of appointment, shall be required to pay the value thereof. Stoppages on this account may be made from any money due to the member.”

5.Part X. is repealed.

6. After Part IX. the following Parts are inserted:—

“Part X.—Financial.

Ministerial approval of expenditure.

512. The Minister may approve of any expenditure not covered by these Regulations, provided that the necessary funds have been made available by Parliamentary appropriation.

Approval of expenditure by Air Board.

513. When expenditure is approved by a majority of the Air Board, such cases shall, unless the majority includes the Finance Member, be referred to the Minister for decision before any liability is incurred.

Authority for writing off or disposal of stores.

514.—(1.) The Air Board may approve of—

(a)the writing-off of—
(i) condemned, unserviceable, or obsolete stores, or other Government property, the original value of which did not exceed £100, and the disposal of such stores by sale or otherwise, but not by gift;
(ii) accumulations of scrap rubber and scrap metal irrespective of original value, and the disposal of such scrap material by sale through the Contract Board;
(iii) deficient stores or other Government property, the original value of which did not exceed £100; and
(b)the taking on charge of excess stores.

(2.) The Minister may approve of the writing-off of condemned, unserviceable, or obsolete stores, irrespective of their original value, and the disposal of such stores by sale or otherwise.

(3.) The Minister may, with the concurrence of the Department of the Treasury, approve of the writing-off of deficient stores or other Government property the original value of which exceeded £100.

Increments.

515.—(1.) The Air Board may approve of the prescribed increments for an officer.

(2.) The Second Air Member may approve of the prescribed increments for an airman.

Powers of finance member.

516.—(1.) The Finance Member may—

(a)approve of all requisitions for supplies within the votes on the estimates which are governed by regulations;
(b)approve of expenditure under the division or sub-divisions of any votes for contingencies, general services, general stores, and maintenance of aircraft, vehicles and equipment; but he shall first satisfy himself that—
(i) funds are available;
(ii) the requirements of the remaining period of the financial year will not involve the necessity for applying for additional funds on any vote concerned;
(iii) there is nothing irregular in the character of the expenditure;

(iv) the expenditure is not an allowance or payment to any member, except such as is prescribed and does not require the approval of the Minister;
(c) approve of the employment of casual labour and temporary clerical assistance, provided that funds are available;
(d)approve of compensation in the case of members of the Citizen Air Force within the limits prescribed by regulation 678;
(e) approve of the writing off of condemned, unserviceable, obsolete or deficient stores or other Government property, the original value of which did not exceed £20;
(f) approve of the payment of claims for overtime, holiday pay, and Sunday pay where such claims are in order and correct in every particular.

(2.) A new vote or item shall not be operated on and expenditure shall not be incurred in connexion therewith without the approval of the Minister until such vote or item has been passed by Parliament.

Loan and sale of stores and supplies.

517.—(1.) Government stores shall not, except with the approval of the Minister or as prescribed, be lent, exchanged or sold.

(2.) The Minister may approve of the issue on loan for charitable purposes of stores which form part of the equipment of the Air Force for war.

(3.) The Air Board may, subject to air-force requirements, approve of the issue of stores, on the payment of not less than cost, to aDepartment of the Commonwealth or a State:

Provided that a charge will not normally be made for surplus stores transferred to a Department of the Commonwealth or, with the approval of the Department of the Treasury, for stores or property of very considerable value purchased from war appropriations.

(4.) The Air Board may approve of the issue of stores on loan to aperson or concern engaged in the promotion of aviation in the Commonwealth or a Territory.

(5.) An article of clothing or kit and necessaries may, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be sold to a member.

Production of official documents.

518.—(1.) If any person who is a party to any legal proceedings between private litigants or the solicitor of such person desires the production of any official document as evidence in those proceedings, the person or his solicitor may make an application in writing to the authorizing officer, in whose custody the document is, for the production of the document, setting out full particulars of the document required to be produced, the name of the court or of the justice, judge, or magistrate before whom the document is required to be produced, the place, date, and hour when production is required, and the names of the parties to the action or to pending proceedings.

(2.) If there be no objection to producing an official document, and such document is not a confidential public document, the applicant may be notified that upon payment of the fee and expenses provided by this regulation the document will be produced.

(3.) An authorizing officer upon being served with a summons to produce a document in any action, suit, or other proceeding may authorize the production of an official document which is not a confidential public document.

(4.)The following charges shall be paid before production of the document:—

(a) a fee of one guinea; and
(b)a sum sufficient to cover the necessary expense incurred in searching for, and the necessary travelling expenses of the officer producing, the document, including a reasonable amount of sustenance if deemed necessary:

Provided that an authorizing officer may in any special case waive the payment of the whole or portion of the amounts mentioned in this sub-regulation.

(5.) For the purpose of this regulation “authorizing officer” means—

(a)The Secretary of the Department of Defence;
(b) The Second Air Member;
(c) The Secretary to the Air Board; or
(d) Anofficer appointed for that purpose by the Minister or the Secretary of the Department of Defence.

(6.)Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation, authority for the production of an official document in any case in which the Commonwealth is a party or is otherwise concerned shall not, except with the approval of the Minister, be granted.

Proficiency prizes.

519. The Air Board may, subject to the provision of the necessary funds by Parliamentary Appropriation, approve of expenditure for the granting of proficiency prizes to members:

Provided that the amount expended under this regulation in any one financial year shall not exceed Twenty pounds.

Conditions of issue of warrants.

520. A fare or freight warrant may only be issued for a movement which is necessary for the performance of air-force duty, is authorized by a regulation, order, or instruction, and does not entail expenditure in excess of the amount provided for the purpose by Parliamentary Appropriation.

Issuing officers.

521. A commanding officer may, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, authorise an officer to issue warrants for fares or freights.

Furniture for messes, &c.

522.—(1.) Messes recreation rooms and quarters (other than married quarters) shall be furnished and equipped in accordance with a scale and subject to conditions approved by the Air Board. All articles supplied to a mess under this regulation shall remain public property.

(2.) Furniture and equipment (other than crockery and glassware) supplied to a mess under this regulation shall be maintained at public expense, subject to fair wear and tear and to such conditions as shall be approved by the Air Board. Crockery and glassware shall be maintained at the expense of the mess:

Provided that an annual allowance may be made to a mess, on the approval of the Air Board, to cover normal breakages of crockery and glassware, not exceeding 15 per cent. of the total value of crockery and glassware issued to the mess under sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation.

Entertainment of official visitors.

523. Expenses incurred by officers’ messes in entertaining official visitors shall not be allowed as a charge against public funds, except with the approval of the Air Board in exceptional circumstances.

Accommodation of pilots, &c.,of civil aircraft.

524. Accommodation may be provided in official quarters for the pilot or passenger of a civil aircraft in case of accident or emergency, subject to such conditions and the payment of such fees as shall be approved by the Air Board.

Housing of civil aircraft.

525.—(1.) Civil aircraft may, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be accommodated in air-force hangars, on payment of housing fees in accordance with a scale approved from time to time by the Minister.

(2.) Housing Fees in accordance with this regulation shall not be charged in respect of—

(a) aircraft under test in respect of which the fee prescribed by the next succeeding regulation is payable;
(b)aircraft under test at the request of the Air Board.

Official trials of civil aircraft.

526. An official trial of a civil aircraft may be carried out at the expense of the owner of such aircraft, subject to such conditions as may be approved by the Air Board and payment of a fee of £20. This fee shall cover the cost of labour involved in connexion with the trial and available accommodation of the aircraft in an air-force hangar during the period required for the trial.

Part XI.—Pay and Allowances.

Division 1.—General.

Commencement and rate of pay.

527. The pay of a member on first appointment shall commence from the date on which he commences duty, and shall, except with the approval of the Minister on the recommendation of the Air Board, be at the minimum rate for the rank to which the member is appointed.

Calculation of pay.

528.—(1.) Pay shall, except as prescribed, be issued for each day of service, including Saturdays, Sundays and prescribed, proclaimed and approved Commonwealth holidays and authorized periods of leave on pay.

(2.) Where an annual rate of pay or allowance is prescribed, the daily rate of such pay or allowance shall be calculated at one three hundred and sixty-fifth of the annual rate.

Increments.

529. The prescribed increments of pay shall, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, commence as from the day following the date upon which a member completes the prescribed period of service. The right to receive a prescribed increment shall be dependent upon good and diligent conduct and efficiency. The prescribed increments shall be subject to Parliamentary appropriation.

Pay on promotion or remuster.

530. A member shall, on promotion to a rank or position or on remuster to a group carrying a higher rate of pay, receive such pay from the date of promotion or remuster:

Provided that if the duties of the higher rank or group are not taken up within one month from the date of promotion or remuster, the higher rate of pay shall be paid from the date of commencing duty in such higher rank or group or from such date as the Minister may direct.

Authority for payment of higher rate on promotion.

531.—(1.) The notification in—

(a) the Gazette of the promotion of an officer;
(b)Head-Quarters Routine Orders of the promotion or remustering of an airman; and
(c)unit routine orders of the reclassification of an airman,

shall be authority for the payment of the prescribed minimum salary for the rank or mustering to which the member is promoted, remustered or reclassified provided that funds are available.

(2.) An officer promoted provisionally to a higher rank may receive the minimum pay of such higher rank and thereafter one increment as prescribed:

Provided that he shall not receive a second increment until he is confirmed in the higher rank.

Cessation of full pay.

532.—(1.) A member shall not be granted pay for any period after the date on which he was in the ordinary course due for retirement, unless authority for the extension of his services has first been obtained.

(2.) If a member dies, his pay shall cease as from the day following the date of his death.

Establishments.

533. Members in excess of the authorized number of any rank may be carried on the strength provided there are vacancies in higher ranks and the total establishment is not exceeded.

When “married” allowances payable.

534. For the purposes of these Regulations, married member means a member who is maintaining his wife, and includes a member who being a widower or having divorced his wife or having been deserted by his wife is wholly maintaining the child or children of the marriage under the age of sixteen years:

Provided that the issue of the prescribed allowances to a married member shall be subject to conditions approved by the Air Board.

Higher rank pay.

535.—(1.) A member holding honorary or acting rank or appointment shall receive the rates of pay and allowances fixed for his substantive rank or permanent appointment.

(2.) A member temporarily holding higher rank shall, after a period of one month in such higher rank, in the case of an officer, on the approval of the Minister, and in the case of an airman, on the approval of the Air Board, be paid the minimum pay and allowances of his temporary rank, provided a vacancy exists on the establishment of the unit concerned for such higher rank.

(3.) A member granted the temporary rank of sergeant major, who holds such rank for a continuous period, may receive the prescribed increments as though he had been permanently promoted to such rank.

(4.) In the event of a sergeant major holding temporary rank as such being permanently promoted to that rank, he shall not suffer any reduction in pay or increments, and shall receive increments in the same manner as he would have received them had his temporary rank been permanent.

Aides-de-Camp not entitled to pay or allowances.

536. An appointment as aide-de-camp to a Governor-General or to a Governor of a State shall not entitle an officer to any pay or allowances.

Allowances on leave other than sick leave.

537.—(1.) A member while on leave (other than leave on the grounds of illness) granted with full pay shall be paid during the period of such leave the allowances which, he was normally in receipt of at his permanent station prior to proceeding on leave.

(2.) Where a member is granted leave with full pay before reporting to his permanent station on transfer, he shall be paid during the period of such leave the allowances he was receiving immediately prior to proceeding on leave.

(3.) Ration allowance shall be paid in all cases where rations are not provided in kind.

Allowances on sick leave.

538.—(1.) When a member is granted leave of absence on the grounds of illness with full or reduced pay, he shall, while in hospital, receive allowances as follows:—

(a) when quarters, fuel, and light are being provided for a married member’s family at the commencement of his absence, they shall continue to be so provided;
(b)when quarters, fuel, and light are not being provided for a married member’s family at the commencement of his absence, the member shall be paid the prescribed lodging, fuel, and light allowances as applicable at his permanent station;
(c) when an unmarried member is in receipt of the prescribed lodging, fuel, and light allowances, the member shall be paid such allowances for fourteen days after the commencement of his absence;
(d)ration allowance shall not be paid, but one ration in kind, in the form of a hospital diet, shall be drawn;
(e) servant allowance shall not be paid;
(f) separation allowance shall be paid, if the member was receiving such allowance at his permanent station.

(2.) When a member is granted leave of absence on the grounds of illness with full or reduced pay, and is not in hospital—

(a)he shall be paid lodging, fuel, and light allowances if he was receiving such allowances at his permanent station; and
(b)he shall not be paid lodging, fuel, and light allowances if he was provided with quarters, fuel and light at his permanent station.

(3.) When a member is granted leaveof absence on the grounds of illness without pay, he shall not receive any allowances while on such leave except as provided in regulation 569.

Pay in lieu of recreation leave.

539. Payment in lieu of recreation leave shall not be granted.

Fees for courses of instruction.

540. The Minister may, subject to conditions approved by him, authorize payment from public funds of the fees of members attending courses of instruction.

Vested rights.

541. A member or other person, for whom provision is made in these Regulations shall not be recognized as having any vested rights to any rate of pay, deferred pay, allowance, or any other emolument, except as specially provided herein, and such a member or person shall not be entitled to claim the issue of any emolument, whether under these Regulations or as a reserved right, under special conditions which are not herein provided for.

Unclaimed pay and allowances.

542. All pay, allowances and other pecuniary advantages allowable under these Regulations, which shall not have been claimed within a period of twelve months from the date on which they might have been claimed shall, except in such special circumstances as may be approved by the Air Board, be deemed to be forfeited.

Officers seconded from other services.

543. While seconded to the Air Force, an officer of the Naval or Military Forces shall receive the pay and allowances of his substantive air-force rank, as prescribed.

Consolidated pay and allowances.

544. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, an officer in receipt of consolidated annual rates of pay and allowances as prescribed by regulation 547 shall not be paid any of the following allowances as prescribed by these Regulations:—

(a) staff pay,
(b) lodging allowance,
(c) fuel and light allowance,
(d) ration allowance.

Air cadets trained for Royal Air Force.

545. An air cadet preceding to England to take up duty with the Royal Air Force shall not be paid any pay and allowances for the period of the voyage, but on arrival in London shall be paid a special allowance of £20.

Financial Emergency Acts 1931.

546. The rates of pay and allowances prescribed by these Regulations shall be subject to reduction by or under the Financial Emergency Acts 1931 in the same manner as they would have been so subject had these Regulations been in force at the time of the commencement of that Act.

Division 2.—Officers’ Pay.

Active pay—Rates.

547.—(1.) The daily rate of active pay for an officer of the Permanent Air Force shall be according to his branch and rank as follows:—

(a) General Duties Branch and Medical Branch.

Rank.	Rate.
£	s.	d.
Pilot officer.............................................................................................................	0	18	0
Flying officer—
On appointment................................................................................................	1	3	0
After two years in substantive rank....................................................................	1	5	0
Flight lieutenant......................................................................................................	1	9	0
Squadron leader—
On appointment................................................................................................	1	14	0
After 5 years in substantive rank........................................................................	1	16	0
Wing commander—
On appointment................................................................................................	2	0	0
Annual increments in active pay of 1s. per diem after each year’s service in this substantive rank up to a maximum of £2 10s. per day...........................................................	2	10	0
Group captain—
On appointment................................................................................................	2	15	0
After 2 years in substantive rank........................................................................	2	18	0
After 4 years in substantive rank........................................................................	3	1	0
After 6 years in substantive rank........................................................................	3	4	0

(b) Stores and Accounting Branch.

Rank.	Rate.
£	s.	d.
Pilot officer............................................................................................................	0	16	0
Flying officer—
On appointment..............................................................................................	0	19	0
After 4 years in substantive rank......................................................................	1	1	0
Flight lieutenant—
On appointment..............................................................................................	1	3	0
After 4years in substantive rank......................................................................	1	5	0
Squadron leader.....................................................................................................	1	10	0
Wing commander...................................................................................................	1	15	0

(2.) Anofficer of the rank of air commodore shall be paid consolidated pay and allowances at the rate of £1,400 per annum.

(3.) A quartermaster holding an honorary commission shall be paid consolidated pay and allowances as follows:—

Period of Service as Quartermaster.	Rate.
Per annum. £
Per annum. £	On appointment..............................................................................................	425
After 1 year’s service......................................................................................	450
After 2 years’ service......................................................................................	475
After 3 years’ service......................................................................................	500
After 4 years’ service......................................................................................	525

Deferred pay—Rates.

548.—(1.) The daily rate of deferred pay for an officer of the Permanent Air Force shall be according to his branch and rank as follows:—

(a) General Duties Branch and Medical Branch.

Rank.	Rate.
s.	d.
Pilot officer..................................................................................................................	2	0
Flying officer—
On appointment....................................................................................................	2	6
After 2years in substantive rank............................................................................	3	0
Flight lieutenant...........................................................................................................	4	0
Squadron leader—
On appointment....................................................................................................	4	6
After 5 years in substantive rank............................................................................	5	0
Wing commander—
On appointment....................................................................................................	6	0
After 5 years in substantive rank............................................................................	7	6
Group captain—
On appointment....................................................................................................	8	0
After 2 years in substantive rank............................................................................	8	6
After 4 years in substantive rank............................................................................	9	0
Air commodore............................................................................................................	9	0

(b)Stores and Accounting Branch.

Rank.	Rate.
s.	d.
Pilot officer..................................................................................................................	1	6
Flying officer—
On appointment....................................................................................................	2	0
After 4 years in substantive rank............................................................................	2	6
Flight lieutenant...........................................................................................................	3	6
Squadron leader...........................................................................................................	4	0
Wing commander.........................................................................................................	5	0

(2.) The rate of deferred pay for a quartermaster holding an honorary commission shall be £50 per annum.

Deferred Pay—Conditions of issue.

549.—(1.) Deferred pay at the prescribed rates shall be credited to the account of each officer annually.

(2.) Deferred pay shall not be credited to an officer’s account for any period during which he forfeits pay under these Regulations, or for any period during which he is on leave without pay.

(3.) Except as prescribed payment of deferred pay shall not be made until an officer’s appointment in the Air Force is terminated.

(4.) Payment of deferred pay shall not be made to an officer—

(a) whose appointment is terminated for misconduct; or
(b)who is dismissed from His Majesty’s Service.

(5.) Notwithstanding anything contained in the last preceding sub-regulation, the Minister may in special cases approve of the payment of all or any portion of an officer’s deferred pay.

Deferred pay of seconded officers.

550. An officer of the Naval or Military Forces shall, while seconded to the Air Force, be credited with deferred pay according to his substantive air-force rank. If reverted to the Naval or Military Forces or transferred to the Air Force, the deferred pay of a seconded officer shall be dealt with as follows:—

(a)When an officer seconded from the Naval Forces—
(i) reverts, deferred pay accrued during secondment shall be transferred to the officers’ naval deferred pay account; or
(ii) transfers, accrued naval deferred pay shall be transferred to the officer’s air-force deferred pay account:
Provided that if a transferred officer elects to contribute for superannuation his deferred pay (naval and air-force) accrued to the date of the Order-in-Council approving of the transfer shall be paid to him.
(b)When an officer seconded from the Military Forces—
(i) reverts, deferred pay accrued during secondment shall revert to the Consolidated Revenue Fund; or

(ii) transfers, accrued deferred pay shall remain at the credit of the officer:
Provided that if a transferred officer elects to contribute for superannuation, his deferred pay accrued to the date of the Order-in-Council approving of the transfer shall be paid to him.

Interest on deferred pay.

551.—(1.) Interest at the rate of 3½ per cent. per annum shall be credited annually on the thirtieth day of June in each year on the amount of accumulated deferred pay standing at credit of each officer on the thirtieth day of June of the previous year.

(2.) Interest added to the deferred pay account shall be considered as part of accumulated deferred pay, and shall bear interest in like manner.

(3.) In the event of an officer or his estate becoming entitled to receive deferred pay on account of termination of appointment, resignation, death, or for any other reason as prescribed, interest on the amount of accumulated deferred pay standing at credit on the thirtieth day of June prior to the date on which he or his estate became entitled to payment of deferred pay in the circumstances aforementioned shall be allowed from the first day of July to the end of the month in which payment of deferred pay becomes due.

Staff pay.

552.—(1.) Staff pay shall, subject to this regulation, be paid as follows to an officer below the rank of group captain, who holds a staff appointment:—

Rank or Position.	Rate per annum.
£
A member of the Air Board....................................................................................	100
An officer of or above the rank of squadron leader (other than a member of the Air Board)	75
An office below the rank of squadron leader............................................................	50

(2.) Every appointment of an officer within the authorized establishment of Head-Quarters and every appointment of liaison officer and assistant liaison officer in England shall be deemed to be a staff appointment.

(3.) Staff pay shall commence from the date the duties of the staff appointment are actually taken up, and shall cease on the date such appointment is vacated.

(4.) Staff pay shall not cease while an officer—

(a) is absent travelling on duty connected with his staff appointment; or
(b) is on duly approved recreation leave.

(5.) An officer holding a staff appointment granted leave of absence on the grounds of illness shall receive staff pay during such leave for a period not exceeding 30 days in any financial year.

(6.) Staff pay for an appointment shall not be payable to more than one officer for the same period in respect of the same appointment, and an officer shall not draw staff pay for more than one appointment.

(7.) Staff pay shall not be payable to an officer undergoing instruction at a camp of training or school of instruction of a duration of more than 30 days.

Division 3.—Airmen’s Pay.

Rates of pay.

553. The daily rate of pay for an airman of the Permanent Air Force shall be according to his mustering and rank as follows:—

(a) Group I.—Technical.

Rank.	On Appointment.		After 2 years.		After 4 years.		After 6 years.
s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.
Sergeant-major, class I.................................	16	6	18	0	19	6	20	7
Sergeant-major, class II................................	15	6	..		..		..
Flight sergeant.............................................	15	0	..		..		..
Sergeant......................................................	14	0	..		..		..
Corporal......................................................	13	0	..		..		..
Leading aircraftman.....................................	12	6	..		..		..
Aircraftman, class I......................................	12	0	..		..		..
Aircraftman, class II....................................	9	0	..		..		..

The rates prescribed in this paragraph shall be applicable to the following musterings:—

Airman pilot;
Blacksmith;
Carpenter (boat builder);
„ (motor body builder);
„ (pattern maker);
„ (propeller maker);
„ (rigger);
Coppersmith;
Draughtsman;
Electrician (class I.);
Fitter (aero engine);
„ (armourer);
„ (driver, motor transport);
„ (general);
„ (machinist);
„ (motor boat);
Instrument maker;
Metal rigger;
Plumber;
Sergeant major, engineer;
Turner;
Wireless operator mechanic;
Wood machinist.

(b) Group II.—Technical.

Rank.	On Appointment.		After 1 year.		After 2 years.		After 3 years.		After 4 years.
s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.
Sergeant-major, class I...	15	0	15	9	16	6	17	3	17	9
Sergeant-major, class II...	14	0	..		..		..		..
Flight sergeant................	13	6	..		..		..		..
Sergeant.........................	12	6	..		..		..		..
Corporal.........................	11	6	..		..		..		..
Leading aircraftman........	11	0	..		..		..		..
Aircraftman, class I.........	10	6	..		..		..		..
Aircraftman, class II......	7	6	..		..		..		..

The rates prescribed in this paragraph shall be applicable to the following musterings:—

Acetylene welder;
Armourer;
Carpenter (general);
Electrician (class II.);
Photographer;
Upholsterer;
Wireless operator (not mechanic).

Rank.	On Appointment.		After 2 years.		After 4 years.
s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.
Sergeant-major, class I.................................	14	0	15	6	17	0
Sergeant-major, class II................................	13	0	..		..
Flight sergeant.............................................	12	6	..		..
Sergeant......................................................	12	0	..		..
Corporal......................................................	11	0	..		..
Leading aircraftman.....................................	10	6	..		..
Aircraftman, class I......................................	10	0	..		..
Aircraftman, class II....................................	7	0	..		..

The rates prescribed in this paragraph, shall be applicable to the following mustering:—

Boiler attendant;
Cook;
Driver (motor transport);
Fabric worker;
Motor-boat crew;
Motor cyclist;
Painter;
Shoemaker;
Storekeeper;
Tailor;
Trained nurse;
Vulcanizer.

(d) Group IV.—Administrative.

Rank.	On Appointment.		After 1 year.		After 2 years.		After 3 years.		After 4 years.
s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.
Sergeant-major, class I.............	16	6	17	3	18	0	18	9	19	6
Sergeant-major, class II............	15	6	..		..		..		..
Flight sergeant.........................	13	0	14	3	..		..		..
Sergeant..................................	12	0	..		..		..		..
Corporal..................................	11	0	..		..		..		..
Leading aircraftman.................	10	0	10	6	..		..		..
Aircraftman, class I..................	9	0	9	6	..		..		..
Aircraftman, class II.................	6	0	7	0	..		..		..

The rates prescribed in this paragraph shall be applicable to the following mustering:—

Clerk (general);
„ (stores).

(e) Group V.—Non-Technical.

Rank.	On Appointment.		After 1 year.		After 2 years.		After 3 years.		After 4 years.		After 6 years.		After 8 years.
s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.
Sergeant major, class I..	15	7	16	3	17	0	17	9	..		..		..
Sergeant - major, class II..................................	12	0	12	0	12	9	12	9	13	6	14	3	15	3
Flight sergeant.............	11	4	..		..		..		..		..		..
Sergeant......................	11	0	..		..		..		..		..		..
Corporal......................	9	6	..		..		..		..		..		..
Leading aircraftman.....	9	2	..		..		..		..		..		..
Aircraftman, class I......	8	6	..		..		..		..		..		..
Aircraftman, class II.	7	0	..		..		..		..		..		..

The rates prescribed in this paragraph shall be applicable to the following musterings:—

Aircraft hand (batman);
„ „ (canteen steward);
„ „ (disciplinary sergeant-major);
„ „ (gardener);
„ „ (general);
„ „ (labourer);
„ „ (police);
„ „ (sanitary);
„ „ (stores);
„ „ (telephone attendant);
„ „ (waiter).

Air cadets—Rates of pay.

554.—(1.) The daily rate of pay for an air cadet shall be 10s. active pay, and 1s. 9d. ration allowance.

(2.) An airman receiving higher pay and allowances than those prescribed in the last preceding sub-regulation shall, if appointed air cadet, continue to be paid in accordance with his mustering and rank as airman.

Crew pay.

555. Crew pay may, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be paid to an airman employed on flying duties as follows—

(a) airman pilot—four shillings per day;

(b) airman permitted to continue flying practice on the expiration of his appointment as airman pilot—£15 per annum;
(c) not specified in paragraph (a)or (b): airman employed as crew of an aircraft—two shillings per day.

Air gunner’s pay.

556. Air gunner’s pay at the rate of sixpence per day shall be paid within the authorized establishment of air gunners continuously to a qualified air gunner of the Permanent Air Force while so appointed. A member shall be allotted as air gunner member of an aircraft crew and shall be required to requalify annually in the manner approved by the Air Board.

Division 4.—Lodging, Fuel and Light, Servant and Separation Allowances.

Lodging allowance—Officers.

557.—(1.) Quarters, in accordance with a scale approved by the Air Board, shall be provided free for every officer who is not in receipt of a consolidated annual rate of pay and allowances:

Provided that where quarters are not provided a lodging allowance shall, subject to these Regulations, be paid in accordance with the scale following:—

Rank.	Rate per day.
	Married officer.			Single officer.
s.	d.	s.	d.
Group captain........................................	6		0	4	0
Wing commander...................................	4	6	3	0
Squadron leader.....................................
Flight lieutenant.....................................
Flying officer.........................................	3	6	2	4
Pilot officer............................................

(2.) Where a married officer is supplied with single quarters and it is necessary for him by reason of such circumstance to maintain a separate establishment for his wife and family, he shall be paid the difference between married and single allowance for his rank.

Fuel and Light allowance—Officers.

558.—(1.) Fuel and light, in accordance with a scale approved by the Air Board, shall be provided free for every officer who is not in receipt of a consolidated animal rate of pay and allowances:

Provided that where fuel and light are not provided, a fuel and light allowance shall, subject to these Regulations, be paid in accordance with the scale following:—

Rank.	Rate per day.
	Married officer.			Single officer.
s.		d.	s.	d.
Group captain........................................	3		0	2	0
Wing commander...................................	2	0	1	4
Squadron leader.....................................
Flight lieutenant.....................................
Flying officer.........................................	1	0	0	8
Pilot officer............................................

Lodging, fuel and light allowance—Airmen.

559.—(1.) Quarters, fuel, and light, in accordance with a scale approved by the Air Board, shall be provided free for every airman:

Provided that where provision is not made for quarters, fuel, and light, a lodging, fuel, and light allowance shall, subject to these Regulations, be paid in accordance with the scale following:—

Rate per day.
s.	d.
Married airman.......................................................	1	6
Single airman..........................................................	0	6

(2.) Where a married airman is supplied with single quarters, and it is necessary for him by reason of such circumstance to maintain a separate establishment for his wife and family, he shall be paid the difference between married and single allowance.

Servant allowance.

560. Servants, in accordance with a scale approved by the Air Board, may be provided free for every officer:

Provided that where servants are not provided as prescribed, a servant allowance shall, subject to this regulation, be paid to an officer in accordance with the scale following:—

Rank.	Rate per day.
s.		d.
Wing commander.......................................................................	2	0
Squadron leader.........................................................................
Flight lieutenant.........................................................................
Flying officer.............................................................................	1	0
Pilot officer................................................................................

Provided further that an officer appointed or promoted after the first day of July, 1927, shall not be paid servant allowance.

Separation allowance.

561.—(1.) Where a married airman is supplied with single quarters, and it is necessary for him by reason of such circumstance to maintain a separate establishment for his wife and family, a separation allowance of 1s. 6d. per day shall be paid.

(2.) An airman who is not entitled to separation allowance under this regulation whilst located at his permanent station shall not be paid such allowance by reason of any temporary absence from his permanent station.

Allowances when travelling.

562.—(1.) When a member is absent from his permanent station whilst travelling on duty, he shall be entitled to receive such of the allowances prescribed by this Division of this Part of these Regulations as he is normally in receipt of when effective and present at his permanent station:

Provided that in the case of an unmarried member such allowances shall cease to be paid after fourteen days of absence from his permanent station.

(2.) A member who is not normally in receipt of the allowances prescribed by this Division of this Part of these Regulations when effective and present at his permanent station, shall not be paid such allowance or allowances for any period of absence from his permanent station in respect of which travelling allowance under regulation 578 is paid.

Continuation of allowances whilst in camp.

563. For the period while in residence in camp a member shall continue to be paid such of the allowances prescribed by this Division of this Part as he was normally in receipt of when effective and present at his permanent station.

Deduction for quarters.

564.—(1.) When Government quarters are occupied by a member who is in receipt of a consolidated annual rate of pay and allowances, the following deduction shall be made from his pay:—

Married quarters..........................................	10 per cent. of pay.
Single quarters.............................................	5 per cent. of pay.

Provided that—

(i) when quarters are occupied at a camp or school of instruction, the prescribed deduction may be varied by the Air Board; and
(ii) no deduction shall be made for tentage or hutments occupied in a camp or school of instruction.

(2.) For the purpose of the above deductions deferred pay as prescribed by these Regulations shall not be considered as portion of the member’s pay. No deductions for quarters shall be made from district allowance, or from any other allowance, unless otherwise approved by the Air Board.

Fuel and light supplied to member on consolidated pay.

565. When fuel and/or light is supplied to a member who is in receipt of a consolidated annual rate of pay and allowances, a deduction shall be made in respect thereof from his pay at rates approved by the Air Board.

Division 5.—Ration Allowance.

Ration allowance.

566. Rations in accordance with a scale approved by the Air Board shall be supplied free to every member who is not in receipt of a consolidated annual rate of pay and allowances:

Provided that where rations are not supplied to a member so entitled, a ration allowance at the rate of 1s. 9d. per day shall be paid.

Issue of milk to personnel engaged on doping.

567. An issue of milk may be made at public expense twice daily to every member actually engaged on doping work on the day of such issue, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board.

Rations in detention.

568. When rations are supplied by a mess to an airman undergoing sentence of detention, the mess shall be allowed the actual cost of rations supplied, but not exceeding the prescribed ration allowance.

Rations of members on sick leave without pay.

569.—(1.) A member who remains with his unit or in a departmental hospital during sick leave without pay, may, in addition to receiving free quarters, fuel, and light, be issued with rations free. When rations in such cases are supplied by a mess, an allowance equal to the cost of rations supplied, but not exceeding the prescribed ration allowance, shall be paid to the mess.

(2.) Except as provided in the last preceding sub-regulation, issue of rations, or allowance in lieu, shall not be made to a member absent from his unit on sick leave without pay.

Flying rations.

570. Flying rations may, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be issued for use by the crew of an aircraft proceeding on a cross-country flight.

Ration allowance not additional to travelling allowance

571. The prescribed ration allowance shall not be paid to a member for any period in respect of which he is paid travelling allowance under regulation 578.

Division 6.—Clothing Allowance.

Officers’ clothing allowance.

572. A clothing allowance shall, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be paid on first appointment to a commission in the Permanent Air Force in accordance with the following scale:—

(a) to a person not specified in paragraph (b)or (c)—£30;
(b)to an air cadet who has undergone a flying training course—£20;
(c) to an officer of the Citizen Air Force who has served in the Citizen Air Force for a period of—
(i) less than one year—£15;
(ii) not less than one year and less than two years—£20; or
(iii) not less than two years—£25.

Refund of portion of allowance in certain cases.

573.—(1.) When an officer’s appointment is terminated within 12 months of the date of such appointment, there shall be recovered from the officer a proportionate part of the allowance granted under the last preceding regulation.

(2.) The requirements of the last preceding sub-regulation may be waived—

(a)when an officer’s appointment is terminated through medical unfitness; or
(b)in special cases approved by the Air Board.

(3.) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, recovery shall be at the rate of one-twelfth of the prescribed allowance for each full month of the unexpired period.

Officers detailed for duty in H.M.A. Ships.

574. An officer detailed for duty in a vessel of the Commonwealth Naval Forces shall, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be paid an allowance not exceeding £15 to cover cost of providing tropical mess kit, tropical working dress and extra wear and tear on uniform which service with the Naval Forces may entail.

Air cadets and airmen.

575.—(1.) An air cadet or airman shall be provided with a free issue of uniform on enlistment in accordance with a scale approved by the Air Board.

(2.) Any subsequent requirement of clothing shall be provided by an air cadet or airman at his own expense.

Repairs, &c.

576. The cost of repairs to service boots or for washing or maintenance of personal clothing shall not be a charge against public funds.

Plain clothes allowance.

577. An airman on discharge from the Permanent Air Force may, with the approval of the Air Board, in case of necessity, be provided with plain clothes at a cost not exceeding thirty shillings.

Division 7.—Travelling Allowances.

Rates.

578. Travelling allowance at the rates set forth inthe following table may, except as otherwise provided, be paid to a member in respect of the time during which he is absent on duty from his permanent station, involving absence from his usual place of residence:—

Appointment or Substantive Rank.	Allowance first two weeks’ residence in same place.					Allowance after two weeks’ residence in same place.					Hourly Rates.
Capital City.			Other than a Capital City.		Capital City.		Other than a Capital City.
Per day.			Per day.		Per day.		Per day.
s.		d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.
Member of Air Board...........	30		0	25	0	24	0	20	0
Per week		Per week
Group captain......................	27		0	22	6	108	0	90	0
Wing commander.................	25		0	21	0	96	0	80	0
Squadron leader...................	21		6	18	0	84	0	70	0
Flight lieutenant...................	19		0	16	0	72	0	60	0
Flying officer.......................	17	6	14	6	60	0	50	0
Pilot officer..........................									l/24th of daily rate or 1/168th of weekly rate
Quartermaster......................
Air cadet..............................
Sergeant major, class I......	15		6	13	0	48	0	40			0
Sergeant major, class II.	15		0	12	6	45	0	37			6
Non-commissioned officer and aircraftman........................	14		6	12	0	42	0	35			0

Definition of capital city.

579. The term “capital city” in the last preceding regulation means the metropolitan area of the Federal Capital or of the capital city of each State.

Increase of travelling allowance.

580. Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the Air Board that the travelling expenses to which a member is entitled under these Regulations do not cover his actual expenses, the Air Board may authorize payment of such sum as may be considered necessary.

Reduction of travelling allowance.

581. The Air Board may reduce the prescribed travelling allowance or disallow the claim in any case where, in the opinion of the Air Board, the circumstances justify such a course.

Allowances where no absence overnight.

582. Except with the approval of the Air Board, the allowance prescribed by regulation 578 shall not be paid in any case where the member is not required to be absent from his headquarters overnight, but only expenses necessarily incurred and meal allowance under regulation 598, where such is operative, may be allowed.

Temporary absences when travelling allowance being paid.

583.—(1.) When a member is in receipt of travelling allowance no variation shall be made in the rate of travelling allowance merely by reason of a movement not extending overnight.

(2.) When a member who is on a weekly rate of travelling allowance under regulation 578 after being two weeks resident at the same station is required to leave such station temporarily for duty elsewhere, the following provisions shall apply:—

(a) “Temporary absence” shall mean absence of seven days or less.
(b)During the temporary absence, if the member is required to continue payment of board and lodging at his former station, the weekly rate of travelling allowance shall be continued, on the certificate of the member that he was required to continue such payment, and the member may be paid in addition either travelling allowance at the prescribed daily rates, or field allowance with free rations and quarters, according to his location during the temporary absence, that is to say, at a station where quarters or rations are not available, or in camp, bivouac, or other place, where quarters and rations are available.
(c) If the absence exceeds seven days, travelling allowance at the prescribed weekly rate at his former station shall cease from the date of leaving such station.

Travelling allowance additional to cost of conveyance.

584. Travelling allowance under regulation 578 shall be in addition to the cost of conveyance, but shall cover all other expenses for maintenance and service to which a member may be subject when travelling on official duty:

Provided that porterage may be authorized for the handling of official matter necessarily carried.

Computation of claims.

585.—(1.) The period for which travelling allowance may be claimed shall be computed from the time of departure of the train, steamer, or other conveyance by which members travel to the time of return by same.

(2.) The time occupied in a tram or cab journey from a member’s residence to connect with a train at terminal stations or steamer and vice versa on the return journey shall not be taken into account when computing the period for which travelling allowance or expenses may be payable.

Excess luggage.

586. Expenditure in respect of excess luggage shall not be a charge against public funds, except as provided in regulation 605 in the case of a duly authorized transfer from one station to another.

One-quarter rate where fare includes subsistence.

587.When a member travels by steamer or other vessel, or by railway, and the fare paid includes subsistence, one-quarter of the prescribed rate shall be paid.

Break of journey.

588. Travelling allowance shall not be paid for any period during which a member unnecessarily, or for private reasons, breaks his journey.

Increase of allowance on promotion.

589. A claim for an increased rate of travelling allowance consequent upon promotion shall not be admitted for any period prior to the date of notification of the promotion as prescribed by regulation 531.

Where quarters or rations are available.

590. When a member, while absent from his permanent station on duty, is provided with quarters and/or subsistence, payment of travelling allowance shall be subject to the following conditions:—

(a) when a member is provided with subsistence but not with quarters, the prescribed travelling allowance shall be reduced by not more than two-thirds;
(b) when a member is provided with quarters or tentage but not with subsistence, the prescribed travelling allowance shall be reduced by not more than one-third;
(c) a member who is eligible for an allowance under this regulation shall not be permitted to draw field or mess allowance for the same period.

Where both quarters and rations are available.

591. A member when travelling on duty shall not be paid travelling allowances for any period during which quarters and rations are available:

Provided that an officer or sergeant major Class I., may be granted the camp or field allowance prescribed by regulation 642 to cover any mess charge, and in the case of a sergeant major or non-commissioned officer attached to a sergeants’ mess, the mess may draw rations (if ration allowance is not being paid) and in addition a mess allowance of 1s. per day.

Where messing facilities are provided.

592. For the purpose of the last preceding regulation rations shall be regarded as being available at an air-force unit where messing facilities are provided from public funds.

Temporary duty in metropolitan area.

593.—(1.) Travelling allowance shall not be paid to a married member who is attached for duty to a unit situated in the metropolitan area, if his family is resident in that metropolitan area. In such a case the member shall be paid for a period of fourteen days, the allowances (including separation allowance) normally payable to him when effective and present at his permanent station. After fourteen days he shall be deemed to have been posted to the unit to which he is attached, and be paid the allowances applicable to a member permanently stationed at that unit.

(2.) In the case of a member to whom the last preceding sub-regulation does not apply, and who is attached for duty to a unit situated in the metropolitan area, travelling allowance shall only be paid for the first fourteen days’ duty in the metropolitan area. After fourteen days the member shall be deemed to have been posted to the unit to which he is attached, and be paid the allowances applicable to a member permanently stationed at that unit.

Members travelling in parties.

594. When a number of personnel is required to travel as a party, arrangements shall, if practicable, be made for the party to be rationed on the journey, and when rations are so provided travelling allowance shall not be paid for the period of the journey.

Limitation of period.

595. When a member, who is absent from his permanent station on duty, has been resident in the same locality for a period of three months, travelling allowance shall, except with the approval of the Air Board, cease to be paid, and he shall be paid those allowances (if any) which would be payable if he were permanently stationed in that locality.

Attendance at certain functions—Expenses not authorized.

596. Except as approved by the Minister, attendance at functions, such as levees, receptions, official dinners, balls, arrivals or departures of Governors, opening or unveiling of memorials and similar ceremonials is not duty for which expense is authorized, and any expense incurred by reason of such attendance shall be borne by the individual concerned.

Expenses of members recalled from recreation leave.

597. Fares and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by a member recalled from leave and necessary to enable him to travel from the place at which he was staying to the place at which he is required to report for duty, and return, if of a nature normally allowable to a member travelling on duty, may be paid in the following cases:—

(a) where the member after completing the duty for which he was recalled, returns to the place from which he was recalled; or
(b) in any case where, in the opinion of the Air Board, the recalling of a member has considerably reduced the benefit to the member of his leave.

Meal allowance.

598. The rates payable as meal allowance to a member absent from his head-quarters or temporary head-quarters for periods not extending overnight shall, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be as follows:—

Rank.	Morning Meal.		Mid-day Meal.		Evening Meal.
s.	d.	s.	d.	s.	d.
Officer.........................................................	2	6	3	0	4	0
Warrant officer.............................................	2	6	2	6	3	0
Non-commissioned officer or aircraftman......	2	6	2	6	2	6

Class of accommodation.

599.—(1.) The classes of accommodation by rail and sea allowable to members travelling on duty shall, subject to this regulation, be as follows:—

Rank.	By Rail.	By Sea.
Rank.	By Rail.	In vessels providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd classes of Accommodation.	In Vessels providing only 1st and 2nd classes of Accommodation.	In vessels providing only 1st and 3rd classes of Accommodation.
Officer or air cadet.................	1st	1st	1st	1st
Warrant officer, Class I. or 11.

1st	2nd	2nd	1st
Flight sergeant or sergeant	2nd	2nd	2nd	1st
Corporal or aircraftman..........	2nd	3rd	2nd	3rd

(2.) For journeys on the Queensland coast north of Townsville, when the Air Board is satisfied that the authorized class of accommodation on the vessel available is not good a corporal or aircraftman travelling separately may be permitted to travel by the next higher class available.

(3.) When a party of airmen is required to travel by sea, arrangements shall be made wherever practicable (unless the cost be greater than the fare of the next higher class) for the airmen to sleep and mess apart from third class passengers. In such cases non-commissioned officers shall travel in the same class as the men, but arrangement shall be made for flight sergeants and sergeants to be provided with separate messing and sleeping accommodation.

(4.) A non-commissioned officer may travel first class by rail, for distances over 50 miles, on the narrow-gauge lines of Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

(5.) The wife and family of a member shall be granted the same class of accommodation as prescribed for the member, except that where third class accommodation is prescribed second class may be granted in lieu on the special approval of the Air Board.

(6.) A superior class of accommodation may be assigned to an invalid upon the recommendation of the Director General of Medical Services, or the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Air).

(7.) On rail journeys where sleeping berth accommodation is available an officer may be provided with such accommodation.

(8.) When a journey by rail necessitates more than one night’s continuous travelling, a warrant officer may be provided with sleeping berth accommodation.

(9.) When two members are sent together to perform duties and one member is entitled to first class fares, then both may be allowed first class fares by rail or steamer, subject to the prior approval of the Air Board.

Cab, &c., fares.

600.—(1.) Cab, motor car, train or tram fares shall not be allowed unless the Finance Member is satisfied that the circumstances warrant the charge being made against public funds.

(2.) The amount allowed under this regulation shall not exceed the legal fare.

(3.) Payments under this regulation shall not exceed 5s., except in special cases, when the Finance Member may approve of larger sums being paid.

(4.) A receipt shall be furnished where a claim for cab or motor car fares under this regulation is in excess of 5s.

When travelling warrants not to be issued.

601. A travelling warrant or requisition shall not, except as provided in regulation 610, be issued—

(a)to an officer on his resignation;
(b) to an airman—
(i) discharged at his own request (whether by purchase or otherwise);
(ii) at the request of a parent or guardian in the case of an airman who has made a false answer as to his age on enlistment; or
(iii) on his release from confinement in gaol;

(c) to a member whose services (in the Permanent Air Force are terminated on account of misconduct;
(d)to a member travelling on ordinary leave of absence, except in the case of an air cadet proceeding on pre-embarkation leave;
(e) to a member attending tournaments or sports, except with the approval of the Air Board;
(f) to a competitor at a rifle association meeting or rifle match, except with the approval of the Air Board;
(g)to a member attending an air-force funeral, except the officer in command, the band, the escort party, the firing party, the bearer party, and the supporting party.

New appointees—Fares.

602.—(1.) An allowance shall not, except as provided in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation, or except with the approval of the Air Board, be made to any person, whether previously temporarily employed or otherwise, upon first appointment to or enlistment in the Permanent Air Force, for the cost of conveyance to the locality of the appointment or enlistment unless the cost for railway or other fares, including, if the person is married, these of his wife and children, exceeds £3, when the Finance Member may approve the appointee being granted the amount in excess. The Air Board may increase the allowance where, in its opinion, the circumstances warrant it.

(2.) An applicant for enlistment as an aircraftman may be furnished with a warrant for himself for travelling by rail and/or steamer, in accordance with the scale prescribed for an aircraftman in regulation 599 for the journey from his place of residence to the place of enlistment, after the recruiting officer has satisfied himself as far as possible that the applicant is a suitable candidate, and has passed the approved medical examination. Should an airman claim a free discharge within three months of enlistment, the granting of such discharge shall be subject to a refund by him of any expenses incurred in transporting him from his place of residence to the place of enlistment.

(3.) In any case where the granting of fares under this regulation involves expenditure of a greater amount than the cost of the fare from the capital city of the State in which the recruit resides to the place of enlistment, the approval of the Finance Member shall first be obtained.

(4.) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation, a person selected for enlistment as an air cadet may be granted a first class fare, including sleeping berth when available, from his home town to the locality of the course.

Recreation leave—Fares.

603.—(1.) In the case of a member stationed in a locality classified for the purpose of district allowance in pursuance of regulation 608, partial reimbursement of fares paid by such a member, his wife, and family, when travelling on recreation leave, may be approved by the Air Board subject to the following conditions:—

(a) A married member whose family resides with him at his station may, provided his wife and children (if any) under fourteen years of age travel with him on his recreation leave, be granted an amount equal to the excess

beyond £15 on first class return fares between his station and the nearest capital city or other destination of lesser distance.
(b)A married member travelling alone or an unmarried member journeying on recreation leave may be granted an amount equal to the excess beyond £10 on first class return fares between his station and the nearest capital city or other destination of lesser distance.
(c) A member who elects to travel while on recreation leave a greater distance than is represented by the distance between his station and the nearest capital city may be granted the amount which would have been allowed him had he elected to travel only to the capital city.

(2.) Partial reimbursement of fares under this regulation shall not be granted to a member more than once in every three years’ residence in a district allowance locality.

Air cadets’ fares.

604. An air cadet undergoing flying training for a commission in the Royal Air Force who on graduation is granted recreation leave under these Regulations and proceeds to his home prior to embarkation, may, on the approval of the Air Board, be allowed a first class fare from the training centre to his home and from his home to the nearest point of embarkation.

Motor cars.

605. A motor car may be hired for a journey where such means of conveyance would be cheaper than normal means of transport, due regard being paid to the amount of travelling allowance involved and the amount of time to be occupied on the journey. A motor car may also be hired for such official duties as cannot efficiently be performed by the medium of normal means of transport.

Private conveyance—Use of, on official duty.

606.—(1.) A member who provides his own means of conveyance in lieu of ordinary available means of transport for a journey exceeding 3miles (in any case other than on transfer) which has been approved in connexion with official duty, may, subject to this regulation, be paid an allowance in respect of the use of such conveyance as follows:—

Per mile up to 5,000 miles in any financial year.	Per mile after 5,000 miles in any financial year.
d.	d.
(a) Motor truck........................................................	7½	..	5½
(b) Motor car over 12 horse-power............................	6½	..	4½
(c) Motor car over 8 horse-power and not exceeding 12 horse-power.....................................................	5½	..	3½
(d) Motor car 8 horse-power or under........................	5	..	3
(e) Motor cycle with side car....................................	4	..	2
(f) Motor cycle.........................................................	2½	..	1½
(g) When a motor car over 8horse-power is used on official business at a school or tactical exercise other than in camp, 1d. per mile may be paid in addition to the rate prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this sub-regulation.

(h)The prescribed rate allowed for the use of a motor cycle with side car attached shall be payable when the combination is actually used, and shall not be confined to occasions on which the use of a side car is necessary.
(i)In respect of the use of a bicycle the allowance shall be at the rate of 3d. per mile, subject to reduction to 1½d. per mile after the first 20 miles on any journey exceeding that distance.
(f) If during the year a member replaces one motor vehicle by another, the prescribed allowance shall be paid on the aggregate mileage of both cars.

(2.) The allowance paid under this regulation, together with travelling allowance, shall not exceed the amount that would be payable for fares or hire of conveyance and travelling allowance if the cheapest normal means of conveyance had been utilized.

(3.) A certificate from the officer authorizing the journey shall be attached to the claim for payment of the allowance that the use of the member’s own means of conveyance has resulted in greater efficiency or saving than would have been the case had normal means of conveyance been utilized.

(4.) Payment shall not be made from public funds—

(a) for wear and tear of, or damage occasioned to or by such private means of conveyance;
(b)for distances travelled between the residence of the member and his usual head-quarters, drill hall, or place of assembly.

(5.) A free issue of petrol shall not be made to a member who uses his own motor car or motor cycle on official duty.

Private conveyance—Use of instead of public conveyance.

607.—(1.) Members should travel by railway if the cost is not greater than by other means of public conveyance. Where, however, a member desires to travel by his own private conveyance other than in circumstances covered, by the last preceding regulation or in the private conveyance of some other member, or in a hired conveyance, the following conditions shall apply:—

(a) A member who—
(i) is entitled, on transfer, to payment of fares for himself or family; or
(ii) is required to travel for official purposes,
may be granted the necessary permission provided application in the matter is made to the commanding officer prior to the journey being undertaken and the commanding officer is satisfied that the use by the member concerned of other than the regular means of conveyance will not be to the disadvantage of the department by reason of excess time on the journey or otherwise.
(b)A member granted permission in accordance with the last preceding paragraph who, for the purpose of transport uses his own motor vehicle or hires a motor vehicle, shall be paid an amount computed on the following basis:—
(i) Journey by motor vehicle above 12 horse-power, 3d. per mile,

(ii) Journey by motor vehicle of 12 horse-power and under, 2½d. per mile,
provided that—
(1.) the amount so paid shall not exceed the amount which would have been paid by the Department as fares had the member travelled by the usual means of conveyance; and
(2) mileage for the purpose of computing the amount payable shall be based upon the shortest travelling distance by suitable roads between the two points of transfer.

(2.) In addition to the payments set out in the last preceding sub-regulation a member may be paid travelling allowance at the prescribed rates in respect of his actual journey, but not more than would have been paid had he travelled by the normal means of conveyance.

(3.) Where a member is utilizing his private conveyance under conditions specified in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation and with the concurrence of the commanding officer provides conveyance at the same time for one or more other members travelling the same route, the member providing the conveyance shall be granted an allowance at the rate of 1d. for each mile of the distance over which he conveys the other member or members, in addition to any other payments which may be granted to him under this regulation.

(4.) Payment shall not be made from public funds—

(a) for wear and tear of, or damage occasioned to or by such private means of conveyance;
(b)for distances travelled between the residence of the member and his usual head-quarters, drill hall, or place of assembly.

(5.) A free issue of petrol shall not be made to a member who uses his own motor car or motor cycle on official duty.

Removal allowance on transfer.

608.—(1.) When a member is transferred from one station to another, the actual cost of—

(a)fares of such member, as well as these of his wife and children who are dependent on him, in addition to travelling allowance for such member; and
(b)removal, subject to regulation 611, of his household furniture and effects—

may be paid from public funds.

(2.) When transfer is made by way of punishment, or at his own request, all expenses involved by the transfer or removal shall be borne by the member concerned, unless otherwise approved by the Minister.

(3.) Expense for the removal of household furniture or effects, of an unmarried member shall not be admitted except where the Air Board has approved of expenditure being incurred owing to the special circumstances of the case.

Removals in and out of quarters.

609. A removal in or out of quarters other than one occasioned by a change of station, shall be at the expense of the member:

Provided that when a member compulsorily vacates quarters not having occupied them six months, removal expenses may be approved by the Air Board.

Removal allowance on completion of service.

610.—(1.) A member, whose appointment is terminated or who is discharged, may be provided with such free transport as may be necessary to transport —

(a)the member;
(b) if married, his wife and children; and
(c) subject to regulation 611, necessary household furniture and effects in his possession,

to the place of first appointment or enlistment, or, in lieu thereof, transport to any other place within the Commonwealth:

Provided that the cost of such transport to such other place shall not exceed the cost of transport to the place of first appointment or enlistment.

(2.) Where a member was transported at public expense under regulation 602 from his place of residence to the place of appointment or enlistment for the purpose of immediate appointment or enlistment, such place of residence shall be deemed to be the place of first appointment or enlistment for the purposes of this regulation:

Provided that where a member was not so transported at departmental expense, but would have been transported if regulation 602 had been in operation at the date of his appointment or enlistment, he shall, for the purposes of this sub-regulation, be deemed to have been so transported.

(3.) A monetary grant shall not be made in lieu of the actual transport, and the privilege of transport shall be available only within a period of one month after discharge:

Provided that in special cases an extension of the period not exceeding two months may be granted by the Air Board.

(4.) Except as approved by the Air Board, an airman who is discharged on the expiration of his period of enlistment or re-engagement having elected not to re-engage for further service shall not be entitled to the benefits provided by this regulation unless he has served continuously for at least two years at the station at which he is discharged.

(5.) This regulation shall not apply to a member whose appointment is terminated or who is discharged—

(a)at his own request; or
(b)on account of misconduct or medical unfitness due to his own default.

(6.) For the purposes of the last preceding sub-regulation, an airman shall be deemed to have been discharged on account of misconduct if he is discharged under paragraph (d), (f), (g), (h), (i)or (j) of regulation 115; but where an airman is discharged under paragraph (r) or (t)of regulation 115 the Air Board shall determine whether such member shall be deemed to have been discharged on account of misconduct.

(7.) The termination of the appointment, or the discharge, of a member in pursuance of the decision of the Government to re-organize and retrench theDepartment, shall not, for thepurposes of this regulation, be deemed to be at the member’s own request by reason of his having applied to be retrenched in pursuance of that decision.

Conveyance of furniture.

611.—(1.) Payment of the cost of removing furniture and household effects in accordance with regulations 608 and 610 may, subject to this regulation and to conditions approved by the Air Board, be made in accordance with the following scale:—

Rank.	Maximum amount allowed (including freight and other charges).
£
Squadron leader and above....................................	50
Flight lieutenant, flying officer, pilot officer, quartermaster, sergeant major, Class I......................................	40
Sergeant-major, Class II., and below......................	35

Provided that where it can be satisfactorily proved that removal cannot be effected for the prescribed amount, the Air Board may authorize the payment of such amount as will, in its opinion, cover reasonable cost of removal.

(2.) Only necessary household furniture and effects shall be taken into consideration in providing for cost of removal.

(3.) A member shall not be entitled to any compensation for loss or damage arising from removal.

(4.) Insurance and guarantees against loss or damage are charges which shall be met by the member himself, with the exception that when furniture and effects are transported by sea and the quotation submitted by the firm effecting the removal does not cover such risks the premium for insurance against loss or damage may be paid from public funds, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board.

Disposal of furniture, &c., in lieu of removal—Allowance to cover loss.

612. Where a member elects to dispose of his furniture and effects instead of removing them to his new station, the Finance Member may authorize payment to the member of an amount equal to the loss shown, to the satisfaction of the Finance Member, to have been sustained in the disposal, but not exceeding the amount for which removal might have been effected under regulations 608 and 610. A member who elects to take advantage of this regulation shall notify his intention to the Air Board through the usual channels prior to the sale.

Temporary accommodation on transfer—Allowance for.

613.—(1.) Where a married member is transferred to a locality where suitable premises for residence are not available at the time the member readies his new station, or where a member, on transfer, cannot occupy his residence through unavoidable delay in the transmission of his furniture and household effects, and the member is thereby obliged to reside for the time being with his family at an hotel or other house of accommodation, an allowance may be authorized by the Finance Member for payment to the member equal to the

difference between ordinary household expenditure and cost of board and lodging plus any charges for storage of furniture, but not exceeding half the cost of board and lodging of himself and family, provided that such allowance shall not be paid for more than four weeks.

(2.) Where for the reasons specified in the last preceding sub-regulation the member’s family has not removed with him to his new station, the member may be granted such allowance as may be determined by the Air Board upon satisfactory evidence of increased expenditure.

A member required to perform duty abroad in countries other than the United Kingdom shall be paid an allowance at such rate and subject to such conditions as the Minister may decide.
(f) Allowance payable during voyage—
During the voyage to and from Australia a member shall be entitled to an allowance of one-quarter of the daily rate of travelling allowance for other than capital cities, as prescribed by regulation 578.

(2.) The allowances prescribed by the last preceding sub-regulation shall cover—

(a)car hire and all expenses other than rail, steamer, or coach fares; and
(b)removal and/or storage of furniture and personal effects excepting that upon embarkation and disembarkation in Australia, carriage of necessary luggage to and from the steamer may be allowed:

Provided that the cost of insurance against loss of luggage and personal effects during the voyage from and to Australia may be granted, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board.

(3.) The special allowances prescribed in paragraphs (b),(c) and (d)of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall, except where otherwise provided, be paid from the date of disembarkation in England until date of embarkation in England for return to Australia.

Outfit allowance.

636. An outfit allowance at the rates following may be paid before embarkation and without the production of vouchers to a member proceeding abroad on duty or for instruction:—

Officer proceeding to Staff College, Andover—£35.
Officer proceeding to England other than Staff College—£20.
Warrant or non-commissioned officer—£10.

Authority for schools or courses of instruction.

637. A school or course of instruction may be held from time to time as may be approved by the Air Board provided that the necessary funds are made available.

Allowance for attendance at schools of instruction.

638.—(1.) A member of the Citizen Air Force who attends a voluntary school or course of instruction for not less than ten working days and obtains a satisfactory report shall, in addition to being provided with meals and tentage or quarters under these Regulations, be granted an allowance equivalent to one-half of the pay of his substantive rank for each day’s attendance, provided that payment shall not be made for any number of working days in excess of those approved by the Air Board for the school or course of instruction.

(2.) The allowance referred to in the last preceding sub-regulation shall not be payable to any member for attendance at more than two schools in any financial year, except in exceptional circumstances, when the approval of the Air Board may be granted for payment for attendance at an additional school or schools.

(3.) Notwithstanding anything in this regulation a member who becomes ill during attendance at a school or course referred to in this regulation and is thus precluded from completing the ten working days

prescribed may be paid the allowance or allowances prescribed in this regulation for the actual number of working days attended subject to the production of a satisfactory medical certificate and of a satisfactory report by the commanding officer as to the member’s work.

Meals.

639.—(1.) Except as prescribed every member attending a school or course of instruction shall be supplied with meals either by the Department or by a caterer, whichever arrangement is the more economical to the Department.

(2.) When meals are supplied by a caterer, the caterer shall supply labour, provisions, and necessaries required for cooking and serving of same.

(3.) When meals are supplied by the Department provisions according to the scale authorized by the Air Board shall be indented for in the usual way, and the necessary cooks and waiters according to the authorized scale may be engaged for the cooking and serving of same.

(4.) No allowance other than that prescribed in the last preceding regulation shall be granted.

(5.) This regulation shall apply to an inspecting officer or other officer officially visiting the school or course of instruction.

(6.) A member of the Permanent Air Force shall not be entitled to be paid the ration allowance prescribed by regulation 566 for any complete day on which meals are provided for him under this regulation.

Meal allowance.

640. A member who attends a school or course of instruction authorized by the Air Board to be held may, if meals and accommodation for sleeping are not provided and the member is required to incur expense for meals, be paid an allowance for meals at the rate of—

(a) 3s. 6d. in the case of an officer and 2s. 6d. in the case of an airman for each day of his attendance of not less than six working hours, and
(b)2s. 6d. in the case of an officer, 2s. 3d. in the case of a warrant officer, and 2s. in the case of a non-commissioned officer, or aircraftman for each day on which he attends during the evening only, and for a period of not less than three working hours.

When camp or field allowance not to be paid.

641. When any of the allowances prescribed in regulations 638 to 640 (both inclusive) are paid, camp or field allowance under Division 11 of this Part of these Regulations shall not be paid.

Division 11.—Camps.

Camp or field allowance.

642.—(1.) When in camp or in bivouac, or when travelling with personnel by road, an officer or sergeant-major, Class I., may be allowed camp or field allowance as follows:—

Substantive Rank or Appointment.	Per Day.
s.	d.
Member of the Air Board or air commodore.....................................................................	10	0
Group captain or wing commander...................................................................................	7	6
Squadron leader..............................................................................................................	5	0
Any other officer including a quartermaster......................................................................	3	6
Sergeant-major, Class I....................................................................................................	1	0

(2.) A chaplain detailed for duty at a camp of training shall be granted—

(a) a field allowance of 7s. 6d. per diem irrespective of classification, and rations while in camp; and
(b)travelling allowance of the rank corresponding to his classification while proceeding to or from camp.

Allowance to members of sergeants’ mess.

643.—(1.) In addition to any allowance payable under the last preceding regulation, a mess allowance of 1s. per diem to cover mess expenses may be granted to the mess in respect of each sergeant-major, flight-sergeant, or sergeant of a sergeants’ mess of not less than four members formed under canvas.

(2.) The allowance under this regulation may be paid in respect of a member holding substantive temporary or acting rank provided the establishment for such a rank is not exceeded.

Route allowance.

644.—(1.) In the case of personnel proceeding to or from camp, when it is necessary to provide meals en route, the Finance Member may authorize the issue of a route allowance to cover the cost of such meals not exceeding the following rates:—

(a)when travelling for not less than six hours, 1s. 3d. per member;
(b)when travelling for not less than fourteen hours, 2s. 6d. per member;
(c) when travelling for not less than twenty-two hours, 3s. 9d. per member:
Provided that not more than three meals per member shall be paid for in the same twenty-four hours.

(2.) For the purpose of this regulation, the allowance for the forward journey and the return journey shall be assessed separately.

Pay of advance and rear parties.

645.—(1.) Payment may be made to a member of the Citizen Air Force included in an advance or rear party at a camp of continuous training of an allowance at the daily rate of pay of his rank, for each day on which he is so employed.

(2.) The strength of an advance or rear party, as well as the number of days of its employment, shall be as approved by the Air Board.

Division 12.—Citizen Air Force.

Rates of pay.

646.—(1.) The daily rate of active pay for a member of the Citizen Air Force shall, subject to this regulation, be the same as that prescribed for a member of the same rank in the Permanent Air Force on first appointment to that rank.

(2.) Increment after one or more years’ service and deferred pay as prescribed for a member of the Permanent Air Force shall not be paid to a member of the Citizen Air Force.

(3.) Lodging, fuel and light, servant, separation or ration allowance prescribed for a member of the Permanent Air Force shall not be paid to amember of the Citizen Air Force, but such a member shall receive in addition to active pay accommodation or tentage and rations in accordance with a scale approved by the Air Board when in residence during periods of approved training.

Pay of recruits.

647. The rate of pay for an airman of the Citizen Air Force during the first year of his service shall be that prescribed for aircraftman Class II. An airman shall not be promoted to the rank of aircraftman Class I., nor receive the pay of that rank until the first day of July next following the first year for which he has been classified as “efficient”:

Provided that an airman promoted to a rank higher than that of leading aircraftman during his first year of training, may be paid at the rate prescribed for the rank to which he is promoted.

Limits of pay.

648.—(1.) Payment shall not, subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, be made for any period in excess of the number of days training prescribed in regulation 449.

(2.) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the Air Board may approve of the issue of pay at the prescribed rates to a member of the Citizen Air Force for any number of days in excess of the number prescribed, subject to the necessary provision being made by Parliament.

Acting ranks and temporary appointments.

649. An acting or temporary rank or appointment shall not carry any increase of pay in the case of a member of the Citizen Air Force:

Provided that in the case of temporary rank granted to a member allotted as air gunner under regulation 655 such member may, subject to conditions approved by the Air Board, be paid the pay of that rank from the date of his promotion thereto.

Staff appointments.

650.—(1.) An officer employed on staff duties shall be paid subject to the issue of a certificate by the Air Board member concerned that the duties of the appointment have been efficiently performed for the period claimed.

(2.) The total pay for any financial year for each officer employed on staff duties shall be limited to the number of days’ training prescribed by regulation 449.

(3.) A member holding a staff appointment who is on leave of absence for more than one month, shall have a proportionate part of his annual pay deducted for the period of such absence, computed on the basis of one-twelfth of the annual rate for each month of absence.

Camp and home training—Allocation of pay for.

651.—(1.) Except as provided in these Regulations, the pay for the number of days prescribed by regulation 449 for the annual continuous training shall be set aside from the total amount provided, and shall not be available for any parade other than continuous training. This amount shall be issuable only for attendance at the continuous training for the unit to which the member belongs, or for attendance at another camp within the year to make good absence with leave from the ordinary camp, and shall not be issuable for any camp attended to make good absence without leave.

(2.) The remaining portion of the total amount shall only be available for home training parades attended.

(3.) This regulation shall not apply to officers holding staff appointments referred to in the last preceding regulation.

Establishments.

652.—(1.) Notwithstanding the issue of any establishment of units, every member of the Citizen Air Force may be paid according to his rank in cases where such establishment is exceeded, but, in the case of a rank higher than that of aircraftman, further promotion to such rank shall not be made until such supernumeraries are absorbed, and if the excess be—

(a) of officers, further appointments of officersshall not be made unless the total authorized establishment of officers of the unit will not be exceeded thereby, and if the excess be in a rank higher than that of flying officer any corresponding vacancy that may occur in the next lower rank shall not be filled until such excess officer has been absorbed;
(b)of warrant officers or of non-commissioned officers of or above the rank of sergeant, further appointments or promotions to these ranks shall not be made unless the total establishments of such ranks will not be exceeded thereby; and if the excess be in a rank higher than that of sergeant any corresponding vacancy that may occur in the next lower rank shall not be filled until such excess warrant or non-commissioned officer has been absorbed;
(c) of non-commissioned officers below the rank of sergeant, further appointments or promotions shall not be made to the rank in which the excess exists unless the total establishment of the non-commissioned officer ranks below the rank of sergeant will not be exceeded thereby.

(2.) Subject to the last preceding sub-regulation, members in excess of the authorized number of any rank may be carried on the strength, provided that there are vacancies in higher ranks, and that the total establishment will not be exceeded.

Separation allowance.

653.—(1.) Separation allowance may be paid to a married member receiving less than 8s. per day for each day’s attendance at the annual continuous training as follows:—

(a) For wife maintained by him, 1s. 3d. per day.
(b)For each child under fourteen years of age dependent on father for support, 7½d. per day.

(2.) Separation allowance at the rate of 1s. 3d. per day may be paid to an airman who is the sole support of a widowed mother or a mother who is entirely dependent upon his earnings, provided that the allowance shall not be payable in respect of more than one adult dependent.

(3.) Separation allowance at the rate of 7½d.per day shall also be payable to an airman for each brother or sister under fourteen years of age solely dependent on him for support.

(4.) Separation allowance as prescribed by this regulation shall only be payable in respect of a wife, child, or other approved dependent who is resident within the Commonwealth.

(5.) Separation allowance as prescribed by this regulation shall not be granted to an airman unless he completes the period of continuous training prescribed in regulation 449:

Provided that payment may be made for each day of actual attendance at a camp of continuous training to a member who is granted leave, by the proper authority on account of illness or urgent business, for the period of his absence.

(6.) The total separation allowance payable to a member under this regulation shall not exceed an amount which, together with the active pay of the member concerned, will make an aggregate payment of 8s. per day.

Guards of honour.

654. Payment may be made to a member of the Citizen Air Force in addition to the limits prescribed by regulation 642, at the rates prescribed by regulation 640, for attendance at a guard of honour, or escort for the Governor-General or for the Governor of a State, or in connection with the opening or prorogation of Parliament:

Provided that the total payment to a member for attendance on any one day for attendance at one or more of the said ceremonies shall not be less than eight shillings.

Air gunner’s pay.

655. Air gunner’s pay at the rate of sixpence per day may be paid within the authorized establishment for a maximum of 25 days per annum to an air gunner of the Citizen Air Force, while so appointed. A member shall be allotted as air gunner member of an aircraft crew and shall be required to requalify annually in the manner laid down by the Air Board.

Meals whilst attending voluntary courses of instruction and whole day parades.

656.—(1.) Rations in kind will be issued free, if available, to a member of the Citizen Air Force attending a voluntary course of instruction or whole day parade. The daily scale of a ration shall be as approved by the Air Board for a member of the Permanent Air Force. In the case of a whole day parade, one-third of the prescribed daily ration will be allowed for each member.

(2.) When rations are not available and meals are supplied to a member of the Citizen Air Force by a mess, the following allowance may be paid to a mess in respect of the meals supplied:

Officer.—3s. 6d. per day or 1s. 6d. per meal;
Airman.—1s. 9d. per day or 1s. per meal;

Provided that the allowance payable in respect of a member for two or three consecutive meals shall not exceed the prescribed daily rate.

Medical officers—Provision of locum tenens.

657. An officer of the medical branch in civil practice may be paid an allowance of £1 for each day of his authorized attendance at a camp of continuous training for which pay of his rank under regulation 640 is authorized to be drawn by him towards the cost of providing a locum tenens, subject to the completion of a certificate by the officer to the effect that a locum tenens was employed by him during his absence at camp.

Allowances for special services.

658.—(1.) A member of the Citizen Air Force who —

(a) acts as president or member of a court-martial or judge advocate or prosecutor at trial by court-martial; or
(b) attends a meeting of the Air Board, or of any court, board, or committee appointed with the approval of the Minister

may be paid an allowance equal to one-half day’s pay of his substantive rank under regulation 640 for attendance (inclusive of travelling) of less than three hours and equal to one day’s pay of substantive rank under regulation 640 for attendance (inclusive of travelling) of three hours or more:

Provided that an allowance shall not be drawn for such duties when the member is in attendance with his unit at a parade or the annual continuous training.

(2.) Travelling allowance shall not be payable in addition to the allowance authorized in the last preceding sub-regulation.

(3.) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation the Minister may, in special cases, approve of special rates of payment.

Officers—Unattached list.

659. An officer on the Unattached List who is called upon in accordance with these Regulations to perform air-force training or duty, may receive the pay of his rank, but the total number of days for which pay may be drawn shall not exceed the period of training prescribed in regulation 449 for the financial year.

Officers—Reserve of officers.

660. An officer on the Reserve of Officers who is called upon in accordance with these Regulations to do duty at annual continuous training, may, with this approval of the Air Board, receive the pay of his rank for the period of his attendance at camp, but not exceeding the period of continuous training prescribed for the financial year.

Training abroad.

661. An officer of the Citizen Air Force who, with the approval of the Minister, proceeds abroad to undergo a course of air-force instruction or training, or a member of any unit or of the Unattached List of the Citizen Air Force, who while temporarily absent abroad is permitted to attend for training with other units of His Majesty’s Air Forces, as arranged by the Air Board, may be granted for each day during which he undergoes such training, but not exceeding the maximum period prescribed in regulation 449—

(a)the daily pay of his rank under regulation 646;
(b)field allowance of his rank under regulation 642;
(c) rations under the scale in force for the unit with which he undergoes training:
Provided that field allowance and rations shall be authorized only when such are drawn by members of the unit with which the member is training.

Pay for periods of illness.

662.—(1.) In any case of illness (other than that caused by misconduct) or injuries received during continuous training, pay shall be issuable at full rates to the member for the period he is in hospital or at home during the period of the camp, and should he be detained in hospital or at home after camp by the aforesaid illness or injury, his case shall be dealt with in accordance with Division 3 of Part XII. of these Regulations.

(2.) Pay during a period of incapacity as a venereal patient is inadmissible.

Travelling allowance.

663.—(1.) Travelling allowance as prescribed by Division 7 of this Part of these Regulations shall, subject to this regulation, not be paid to a member of the Citizen Air Force.

(2.) In any special case where a member of the Citizen Air Force may be directed by the Air Board to proceed upon some special duty outside his ordinary duties at an inspection parade, parade, or camp, travelling allowance may be paid at the rates, and subject to the conditions prescribed by Division 7 of this Part of these Regulations.

Division 13.—Allowances to witnesses at Courts.

Allowances to witnesses at Courts-martial or Courts of Inquiry.

664. A witness who is summoned or ordered to attend at a court martial or a court of inquiry at the request of the Department or by order may receive remuneration for such attendance as follows:—

(a) Civilian—In accordance with the rates payable (in the State in which the court-martial or court of inquiry is held) to a witness attending the supreme court of that State in its criminal jurisdiction;
(b)Member not permanently employed. The prescribed daily rate of travelling allowance; and
(c) Member—The prescribed rate of travelling allowance if so entitled under the provisions of the regulations authorizing such allowances.

Payments to members of the Force not permanently employed.

665. Travelling allowances payable under the last preceding regulation to a member not permanently employed shall only be made for the actual portion of the day for which absence from civil employment is necessitated by attendance at the court concerned:

Provided that if a witness proves to the satisfaction of the Air Board that the loss of a whole day’s employment has been necessitated by his attendance the full daily rate shall be paid.

Division 14.—Funeral Expenses.

Funeral expenses.

666.—(1.) The Air Board may approve of reasonable and necessary expenses incurred for the funeral of a member of the Permanent Air Force.

(2.) The relatives may have the body conveyed at their own expense from the place of death to the deceased’s home for burial, or may be issued with two second class railway warrants at public expense to enable the nearest relative and one other to proceed to and return home from the air-force funeral, provided that the journey between the place of interment and the home of the relatives will occupy not more than 24 hours.

Funerals of Victoria Cross winners.

667. An air-force funeral may be accorded, where practicable, to a Victoria Cross winner who dies in Australia. In the event of the death in Australia of a Victoria Cross winner who has served in any of His Majesty’s Air Forces the Air Board may, if his relatives so request, arrange an air-force funeral at a total cost not exceeding £25.

Part XII.— Compensation.

Division 1.—General.

Provisions for members incapacitated and for families of members killed.

668. When any member iskilled on war service or on duty, or dies or becomes incapacitated from earning his living from wounds or disease contracted on war service or on duty, provision shall be made for his widow and family or for himself, as the case may be, out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund at the prescribed rates.

Funds for annuities and gratuities.

669. Funds may be established in such a manner and subject to such provisions as are prescribed for providing for the payment of annuities or gratuities to members permanently injured in the performance of their duties and for the payment of annuities and gratuities to members of the Permanent Air Force who are retired on account of age or infirmity.

Injury not regarded as sustained on duty.

670. No liability shall be accepted by the Department in respect of compensation for injury, disease or death not occasioned on duty or resulting from a member’s engagement in sports or games that do not form part of approved training at an authorized parade.

Compensation to minors.

671. Compensation payable in respect of any injury received or disease contracted by a member of the Permanent Air Force or Citizen Air Force who is under the age of twenty-one years, may, at the discretion of the Minister, be paid either to a member himself or on his behalf, to a person or persons approved by the Minister. The receipt of a minor to whom payment is made or the person to whom payment is made on behalf of the minor shall constitute an absolute discharge to the Commonwealth in respect of any compensation payable to the minor under these Regulations.

Compensation to dependants who are minors.

672. Compensation payable in respect of the death of a member of the Permanent Air Force or Citizen Air Force who leaves dependants, all or any of whom are under the age of twenty-one years, may, at the discretion of the Minister, be paid on their behalf, or on behalf of such of them as are under the age of twenty-one years, to a person or persons approved by the Minister. The receipt of the person to whom payment is made on behalf of a child or children under twenty-one years of age shall constitute an absolute discharge to the Commonwealth in respect of any compensation payable to the child or children under these Regulations.

Loss, &c., of property of members in the performance of duty.

673.—(1.) When in the performance of air-force duty a member sustains loss of, or damage to, his personal belongings, and such loss or damage is not due to his own default or carelessness, the Air Board may allow compensation in respect of any article falling within the following categories:—

(a)any article of approved uniform, necessaries, or kit of a member; or
(b)any book, instrument, or other privately-owned article necessary for the proper performance of the duty of a member.

(2.) Compensation in any case shall only be allowable on the understanding that replacement of the article, or articles, will be made.

(3.) The amount of compensation allowable in respect of any article of approved uniform, necessaries, or kit rendered unserviceable or lost, shall be such sum as in the opinion of the Air Board represents the unexpired value of the article at the time of its damage or loss.

(4.) The amount of compensation allowable in respect of any other privately-owned article shall be based upon the value and condition of such articles at the time of damage or loss. The responsibility of proving the value and condition of such articles to the satisfaction of the Air Board shall rest upon the claimant.

(5.) Compensation shall not be paid to a member in respect of any article which can be replaced from air-force stocks, but in such cases the member concerned shall be issued with the article on repayment and credit allowed him to the extent prescribed by sub-regulation (3.) or (4.) of this regulation.

(6.) Any article which can be rendered serviceable by repair shall be repaired at public expense, and compensation shall not be allowable in respect of such articles.

(7.) No claim shall be admitted on account of loss of money or valuables, or of articles which the member is not required to replace in order to comply with air-force requirements except as prescribed in paragraph (b)of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation.

Injuries involving liability of third parties.

674. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Part of these Regulations where the death of or injury to a member in respect of which compensation is payable under these Regulations was caused under circumstances creating a legal liability in some person other than the Commonwealth to pay damages in respect thereof, the following provisions shall apply:—

(a)The member, or the widow and family of the member in case of his death, shall not be debarred from making a claim under these Regulations by reason of the fact that damages are paid by a third party, but the amount of damages so paid shall be taken into account in assessing the amount of compensation payable under these Regulations in the following manner:—
(i) Where the amount of damages paid by a third party is less than the amount of compensation payable under these Regulations, there may be paid to the member, or the widow and family of the member in the case of his death, the difference between the amount of damages so paid, and the compensation payable under these Regulations; and
(ii) Where the amount of damages paid by a third party is equivalent to, or in excess of the amount of compensation payable under these Regulations, there shall not be payable to the member, or the widow and family of the member in the case of his death, any compensation under these Regulations;
(b)The Minister may request a member, or the widow and family of a member in the case of his death, to prefer a claim for damages against the person alleged to be responsible for the injury or death and in such cases the proceedings in relation to the claim shall be conducted on the claimant’s behalf at the expense of the Commonwealth; and
(c) In the event of a member, or the widow and family of a member, in the case of his death, preferring a claim for damages against the person alleged to be responsible for the injury or death, before the Minister has considered the case, the claimant’s legal expenses or any part thereof shall not be paid by the Commonwealth, but the amount of any damages obtained shall be taken into account in the manner prescribed in paragraph (a) of this regulation.

Division 2.—Permanent Air Force.

Assessment of compensation.

675.—(1.) The Air Board may authorize payment of compensation to a member of the Permanent Air Force who is retired or discharged on account of:—

(a) wounds received or disease contracted on active service; or
(b)injuries received on duty or disease contracted on and attributable to air service, provided the injury or disease was not due to the member’s default.

(2.) the maximum amount of compensation payable under this regulation shall be a sum equivalent to three years’ pay of the member at the date of his retirement or discharge and shall be awarded only in case of total disability to earn a livelihood.

(3.) In case of partial disability the compensation payable under this regulation shall be less than the maximum amount, and shall be assessed as a percentage of maximum compensation corresponding to the degree of disability of the member as may be determined by the Air Board.

(4.) In the case of a member who is a contributor to the Commonwealth Superannuation Fund the maximum amount of compensation payable under this regulation shall not exceed the maximum amount which would have been payable in respect of that member under the provisions of the Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act, 1930 if that Act applied.

Compensation to widow and children.

676.—(1.) The Air Board may authorize payment of compensation to the widow and children of a member of the Permanent Air Force who is—

(a)killed on active service or dies from wounds received or disease contracted on active service; or
(b)killed on duty or dies from injuries received on duty or disease contracted on and attributable to air service, if the death or disease was not due to the member’s default.

(2.) The maximum amount of compensation authorized shall be three years’ pay at the rate received by the member immediately prior to his death. No claim for compensation shall be considered unless it is made within twelve months of the death of the member.

(3.) The amount of compensation payable under the last preceding sub-regulation shall be distributed in such proportions and in such manner as the Air Board determines, having regard to the circumstances of the widow and children. The compensation apportioned in respect of an infant child may be paid on behalf of the child to the widow or such other person as the Air Board directs.

Definition of pay.

677. For the purposes of assessing compensation under this Division of this Part of these Regulations pay shall include:—

(a) active pay;
(b) lodging, fuel and light allowances;
(c) ration allowance;
(d)deferred pay, except where a benefit under the Superannuation Act 1922-1931 is received on the death or retirement of an officer;

(e) staff pay;
(f) crew pay;
(g) air gunner’s pay;
(h)servant allowance:

Provided that pay or allowance under paragraph (e), (f), (g) or (h)of this regulation shall not be included if a member was not in receipt of such pay or allowance at the date of retirement, discharge or death as the case may be.

Division 3.—Citizen Air Force.

Members incapacitated or injured on duty.

678.—(1) An allowance not exceeding 14s. 2d. per day in the case of an officer and 11s. 8d. per day in the case of an airman, together with an allowance of 1s. 3d. per day in respect of each child under fourteen years of age dependent upon him, may be paid in compensation for loss of salary or wages to a member of the Citizen Air Force for any period not exceeding six months during which he is temporarily incapacitated from following his occupation or trade by reason of an injury sustained by him in the performance of air-force duty.

(2.) The compensation shall be limited to the period during which the officer or airman shall be shown to have been wholly unable to follow his occupation, and shall not be payable for the day of the accident or any Sunday, or for any period during which he shall have been in camp and have drawn the pay of his rank.

(3.) In cases in which an officer or airman has not recovered from his injury sufficiently to enable him to resume his ordinary occupation within the period of six months and has not been permanently disabled, compensation at rates not exceeding those prescribed by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation may be continued for such further period as may be approved by the Air Board.

(4.) The Air Board may authorize the payment of a lump sum as compensation to a member who has sustained in the performance of air-force duty an injury of a permanent nature. The maximum grant for total disability shall not exceed three years’ pay of the member’s rank. In the case of partial disability the compensation payable under this regulation shall be less than the maximum amount and shall be assessed as a percentage of the maximum compensation corresponding to the degree of disability of the member as may be determined by the Air Board.

(5.) Compensation shall not be allowed to a member in respect of any injury sustained by him while proceeding to the place of assembly or while returning home after the dismissal of the unit from duty.

(6.) For the purposes of this Part of these Regulations, “injury” includes “illness” if such be contracted whilst on duty and be attributable to conditions of air service.

Compensation to widows and children.

679.—(1.) The Air Board may authorize payment of compensation to the widow and children of any member of the Citizen Air Force who is killed when on duty or dies of any injury received or disease contracted while in the performance of air-force duty, if the death, injury or disease were not due to the member’s default.

(2.) The compensation awarded shall not exceed three years’ pay of the member’s rank in the same branch of the Permanent Air Force. No claim for compensation shall be considered unless it be made within twelve months after the death of the member.

Expenses not payable by the Department.

680.—(1.) Payment shall not be made for any fee for any certificates necessary to support claims for compensation under these Regulations.

(2.) Charges for medical attendance shall not be admissible in excess of the recognized rates in the State concerned.

(3.) A member of the Citizen Air Force may be treated in a private hospital on the condition that the Department shall not be liable for the payment of fees in excess of these which would have been charged had the patient been treated in an approved general hospital, except under very special circumstances and with the approval of the Air Board.

(4.) A member may be required by the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Air) or his representative to go into a departmental or public hospital for treatment. Should such member refuse to do so, the medical expenses otherwise incurred shall not be defrayed by the Department.”

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