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STATUTORY RULES.

1965.  No. 9.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923-1964.*

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 1923-1964.

Dated this  15th

day of  January,  1964.

DE L'ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

(Sgd) PETER HOWSON

Minister of State for Air.

Amendments of the Air Force Regulations.†

Pay of airmen other than air crew, cadets and apprentices.

1.—(1.) Regulation 549 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Rank, Classification and Service

Rate per day

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Group 7

Warrant Officer—

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On appointment ..

2

6

9

2

9

5

2

11

9

2

13

10

2

15

11

2

18

3

3

0

5

After 2 years' service in rank  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

7

9

2

10

5

2

12

9

2

14

10

2

16

11

2

19

3

3

1

5

Flight Sergeant—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On appointment ..

2

1

11

2

4

7

2

6

11

2

9

0

2

11

1

2

13

5

2

15

7

After 2 years' service in rank  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

2

10

2

5

6

2

7

10

2

9

11

2

12

0

2

14

4

2

16

6

After 4 years' service in rank  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

9

2

6

5

2

8

9

2

10

10

2

12

11

2

15

3

2

17

5

Sergeant—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On appointment ..

1

18

11

2

1

7

2

3

11

2

6

0

2

8

1

2

10

5

2

12

7

After 2 years' service in rank  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

19

10

2

2

6

2

4

10

2

6

11

2

9

0

2

11

4

2

13

6

After 4 years' service in rank  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

0

9

2

3

5

2

5

9

2

7

10

2

9

11

2

12

3

2

14

5

Corporal .......

1

15

1

1

17

9

2

0

1

2

2

2

2

4

3

2

6

7

2

8

9

Leading Aircraftwoman..

1

12

1

1

14

9

1

17

1

1

19

2

2

1

3

2

3

7

2

5

9

Aircraftwoman ...

1

10

2

1

12

10

1

15

2

1

17

3

1

19

4

2

1

8

2

3

10

Aircraftwoman (Recruit)—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adult .........

1

6

8

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

Minor .........

1

1

8

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

 

..

 

•Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 18 January, 1964.

† For previous amendments, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1964, No. 9, and see also Statutory Rules 1964, Nos. 9, 13, 47, 94 and 99.

11871/64.—Price 9d.  14/3.11.1964.


(2.) Regulation 549 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the word "Minister" and inserting in its stead the words "Air Board".

(3.) Determinations made by the Minister under sub-regulation (3.) of regulation 549 of the Air Force Regulations and in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations continue in force after the commencement of these Regulations as if made by the Air Board, and may be amended or revoked by the Air Board.

Parachutist's allowance.

2.—(1.) Regulation 556f of the Air Force Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words "Five shillings" and inserting in their stead the words "Five shillings and sixpence";

(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the words "Eight shillings and sixpence" and inserting in their stead the words "Nine shillings and fivepence";

(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (5.) the words "Seven shillings and sixpence" and inserting in their stead the words "Eight shillings and fourpence"; and

(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) the words "Seven shillings and sixpence" and inserting in their stead the words "Eight shillings and fourpence".

(2.) The amendments of regulation 556f of the Air Force Regulations effected by the last preceding sub-regulation apply in relation to parachutist's allowance payable in respect of the fourth day of August, 1964, and subsequent days.

EDP Operators.

3. An airwoman of the Permanent Air Force is entitled to be paid active pay in respect of service in the mustering of EDP operator on or after the sixth day of February, 1964, and before the commencement of these Regulations, as if that mustering were, for the purposes of sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 549 of the Air Force Regulations, included in Group 7 and as if—

(a) in relation to service from and including the sixth day of February, 1964, to and including the twenty-fourth day of June, 1964—the rates specified in the second column of the following table in relation to the ranks, classifications and service specified in the first column of that table; and

(b) in relation to service from and including the twenty-fifth day of June, 1964, to and including the day immediately preceding the commencement of these Regulations—the rates specified in the third column of that table in relation to those ranks, classifications and service,

were specified in the table in that sub-regulation in relation to the like ranks, classifications and service for airwomen whose musterings were included in Group 7:—


 

First column

Second column

Third column

Rank, Classification and Service

Rate per day

Rate per day

 

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Warrant Officer—

 

 

 

 

 

 

On appointment.................................

2

17

10

3

0

5

After 2 years' service in rank........................

2

18

10

3

1

5

Flight Sergeant—

 

 

 

 

 

 

On appointment.................................

2

13

0

2

15

7

After 2 years' service in rank........................

2

13

11

2

16

6

After 4 years' service in rank........................

2

14

10

2

17

5

Sergeant—

 

 

 

 

 

 

On appointment.................................

2

10

0

2

12

7

After 2 years' service in rank........................

2

10

11

2

13

6

After 4 years' service in rank........................

2

11

10

2

14

5

Corporal......................................

2

6

2

2

8

9

Leading Aircraftwoman...........................

2

3

2

2

5

9

Aircraftwoman.................................

2

1

3

2

3

10

By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1965, No. 9, are Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1964, made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These Regulations address various amendments to the Air Force Regulations, including changes to the pay rates for airmen, the parachutist's allowance, and the payment of active pay to airwomen serving as EDP operators. The policy objective behind these amendments is to ensure that the compensation and allowances for Air Force personnel are reviewed and updated to reflect changes in service conditions and the economic environment of the time. The Regulations are designed to maintain fairness and equity in the compensation of Air Force members, taking into account their rank, classification, and length of service. The enacting body is the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, reflecting the legislative authority vested in the Commonwealth Government.

Scope and Application

The Regulations Under the Air Force Act 1923-1964 pertain to the Australian Defence Force, specifically focusing on the financial aspects related to airmen, including their pay and allowances. These regulations apply to all airmen within the Permanent Air Force, encompassing a broad range of ranks and roles, including air crew, cadets, apprentices, and other personnel. The regulations were issued by the Governor-General on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia and are effective across the national jurisdiction. The amendments include changes to the pay rates for various ranks and categories of airmen, as well as adjustments to allowances for parachutists and electronic data processing (EDP) operators. Notably, the amendments to the pay rates and allowances are effective from specific dates, ensuring that the financial provisions are updated to reflect current conditions and service periods. The regulations also outline that any determinations previously made by the Minister under the Air Force Regulations continue in force as if made by the Air Board, which can subsequently amend or revoke these determinations. The legislative instrument provides detailed amendments to specific sections of the Air Force Regulations, thereby ensuring clarity and precision in the application of these financial provisions.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1964 include amendments to the Air Force Regulations concerning the pay of airmen, parachutist's allowance, and the pay rates for EDP operators. Regulation 1 amends Regulation 549 of the Air Force Regulations, which governs the pay of airmen, by replacing the existing table of rates with a new one that reflects updated pay scales for various ranks and years of service. Regulation 2 modifies Regulation 556f, which pertains to parachutist's allowance, by adjusting the monetary values for allowances payable on specific dates. Regulation 3 provides that an airwoman of the Permanent Air Force is entitled to be paid active pay in respect of service as an EDP operator from February 6, 1964, until the commencement of these Regulations, with pay rates specified in a new table within Regulation 549. The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations on the parties or entities they govern include adherence to the updated pay scales for airmen, as outlined in the new table of Regulation 549. This applies to various ranks, including Warrant Officer, Flight Sergeant, Sergeant, Corporal, Leading Aircraftwoman, and Aircraftwoman, with distinctions made based on the number of years of service in rank. Additionally, these Regulations require the Air Board to manage and potentially amend or revoke any existing determinations related to airmen's pay that were made by the Minister before the commencement of these Regulations. The Regulations also specify the revised parachutist's allowance rates that must be applied from August 4, 1964, onward. Furthermore, these Regulations ensure that airwomen serving as EDP operators from February 6, 1964, until the Regulations' commencement receive active pay at the specified rates detailed in the new table within Regulation 549. The Regulations do not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. However, any failure to comply with these provisions, such as not adhering to the updated pay scales or incorrect application of parachutist's allowance rates, could potentially lead to disputes or legal actions under the broader framework of the Air Force Act 1923-1964. Such breaches might result in financial discrepancies or grievances that could be addressed through administrative or judicial processes within the military or defence sectors. The specific consequences would depend on the nature and severity of the non-compliance, and could involve administrative sanctions, financial restitution, or other remedies as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities.

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