EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1985 NO. 213
ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
AIR FORCE REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT)
The Air Force Regulations, made under the Air Force Act 1923, prescribe various matters relating to the organization and administration of the Air Force and, in particular, the period of engagement in various parts of the Air Force, including the Air Force Emergency Force.
This Statutory Rule amends the Air Force Regulations by reducing the prescribed period of engagement for members of the Air Force Emergency Force from 4 years to 3 years. The Air Force Emergency Force is intended to provide a pool of ex-Permanent Force members without a training commitment. Such members do not retain their effectiveness for longer than 3 years, and the shorter engagement period is aligned to this assessment.
Commencement
The Statutory Rule comes into operation on the date of gazettal.