Statutory Rules
1975 No. 38
REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923-1973.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1973.
Dated this thirteenth day of March, 1975.
A. R. CUTLER
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
LANCE BARNARD
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendments of the Air Force Regulations†
Education allowance.
1. Regulation 634 of the Air Force Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (3) the words “One thousand five hundred and ninety dollars” and substituting the figures “$1,900”;
(b) by omitting from paragraphs (b) and (c) of sub-regulation (3) the words “Two hundred and sixty dollars” and substituting the figures “$270”;
(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3a) the words “One thousand five hundred and ninety dollars” and substituting the figures “$1,900”; and
(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (3d) the words “Two hundred and sixty dollars” and substituting the figures “$270”.
Application.
2. Education allowance is payable to a member in accordance with regulation 634 of the Air Force Regulations as amended by regulation 1 of these Regulations in respect of the attendance of a child at a school during the year that commenced on 1 January 1974 or a subsequent year.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 25 March 1975.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Air Force Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1975, No, 3 and see also Statutory Rules 1975, No. 3. See also the Defence Force (Salaries) Regulations (Statutory Rules 1973, No. 100, as amended by 1973, Nos. 132, 201, 203, 249 and 269; 1974 Nos. 71, 77, 90, 92, 93 and 1975, No. 35).
Overview
The Air Force Regulations, enacted in 1975, serve to amend existing regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1973. These regulations were introduced by the Administrator of the Government of Australia, acting on advice from the Executive Council, to address the need for updating the financial provisions related to education allowances for Air Force members. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that the education allowances provided to Air Force members are reflective of contemporary financial standards and requirements, thereby maintaining the welfare and motivation of service personnel by ensuring their children's educational needs are adequately supported.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1975 No. 38, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1973, pertain specifically to the amendment of the Air Force Regulations concerning the education allowance payable to members of the Australian Defence Force. The regulations apply to members of the Air Force who are eligible for the education allowance as outlined in regulation 634, specifically for the attendance of their children at school during the year commencing on 1 January 1974 or any subsequent year. The amended rates reflect adjustments to the previously set figures to account for inflation and other relevant factors, ensuring that the allowance remains commensurate with the cost of living and educational expenses. These regulations are applicable nationally, as they fall under the purview of the Commonwealth of Australia, and they do not specify any exclusions or exemptions beyond the parameters set within the amended regulation itself. The application of these regulations is further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which may include additional clarifications or specific operational guidelines.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations concern the amendment of the Air Force Regulations regarding the education allowance for members of the Air Force (Reg. 1). Specifically, Regulation 634 of the Air Force Regulations is amended to update the figures for the education allowance to reflect the rates effective from the year that commenced on 1 January 1974. The amendments involve changes to the amount payable under different circumstances, such as omitting the previous figures and substituting them with the new figures of $1,900 and $270 as appropriate (Reg. 1(a)-(d)).
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations are primarily directed at ensuring that the education allowance is calculated and paid accurately to members of the Air Force who are entitled to it. The Regulations specify the new rates that should be used for determining the education allowance payable to a member for the attendance of a child at a school during the year that began on 1 January 1974 or any subsequent year (Reg. 2). This ensures that the financial support provided to members for educational purposes is in line with the updated rates.
In terms of consequences for breach, the Regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, it is implicit that any failure to adhere to the updated rates for the education allowance could result in underpayment or overpayment of allowances, which could potentially lead to financial discrepancies and administrative issues for both the members and the Air Force administration. Ensuring compliance with these Regulations is crucial to maintain accurate financial records and support for members' educational expenses.