STATUTORY RULES
1969 No. 180
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923-1965.*
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 1923-1965.
Dated this nineteenth day of November, 1969.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Air.
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Amendments of the Air Force Regulations†
Active pay of officers.
1. Regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the words “Eleven dollars twenty-nine cents” and inserting in their stead the words “Twelve dollars thirty-nine cents”.
2.—(1.) Regulation 544 of the Air Force Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “Twelve thousand seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifteen thousand and eighteen dollars”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the words “Ten thousand seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Twelve thousand six hundred and fifty-eight dollars”.
(2.) Regulation 544 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (5.) the words “Eleven thousand seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Thirteen thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight dollars”.
Allowance for air commodore who is a medical or dental practitioner.
3. Regulation 556c of the Air Force Regulations is repealed.
Application.
4.—(1.) The rate of pay provided for in sub-regulation (4.) of regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations as amended by regulation 1 of these Regulations applies in respect of service in the Air Force on and after the third day of July, 1969.
(2.) The rates of pay provided for in sub-regulations (3.) and (4.) of regulation 544 of the Air Force Regulations as amended by sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 2 of these Regulations apply in respect of service in the Permanent Air Force on and after the twenty-second day of September, 1969.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1969.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Air Force Regulation, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 3, and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 3, 116, 117 and 148.
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(3.) A member of the medical branch of the Permanent Air Force who, during the period or a part of the period from and including the twenty-second day of September, 1969, to and including the day immediately before the commencement of these Regulations, was a qualified medical practitioner and held the rank of air commodore is, by virtue of this sub-regulation, entitled to additional pay in respect of that period or part of that period at the rate of One thousand five hundred and three dollars per year.
Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by W. G. Murray at the Government Printing Office, Canberra
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 180 were enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council's advice to address specific pay adjustments within the Air Force Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1965. These regulations aimed to amend the existing financial allowances for officers, reflecting the need to adjust salaries in line with inflation and changes in service requirements. The policy objective was to ensure that the compensation for officers remained fair and reflective of their roles within the Air Force, thus maintaining morale and effectiveness. The new rates of pay were set to take effect from specific dates, ensuring a smooth transition and clear understanding of the financial changes for those affected.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 180, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1965, establish and amend certain regulations pertaining to the Air Force. These regulations primarily concern the financial remuneration of officers within the Air Force. Specifically, the amendments adjust the active pay rates for officers, reflecting updated financial compensations for their service. The changes apply to officers serving in the Air Force from specific dates onwards, as detailed in the regulations. Additionally, the regulations address the allowances for air commodores who are qualified medical or dental practitioners, with a particular focus on those holding this rank during a specified transitional period. The reach of these regulations is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia and applies exclusively to members of the Australian Air Force, including both the Permanent Air Force and other related entities. The amendments do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but are instead targeted at updating and clarifying the financial entitlements of specific officer ranks within the Air Force structure.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations (Statutory Rules 1969 No. 180) primarily concern amendments to the Air Force Regulations (F1997B00621) concerning the active pay of officers and allowances for specific ranks. Regulation 1 amends the active pay for officers by changing the figures in Regulation 543(4) from Eleven dollars twenty-nine cents to Twelve dollars thirty-nine cents. Regulation 2 revises the figures in Regulation 544(3) from Twelve thousand seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars to Fifteen thousand and eighteen dollars, in Regulation 544(4) from Ten thousand seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars to Twelve thousand six hundred and fifty-eight dollars, and in Regulation 544(5) from Eleven thousand seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars to Thirteen thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight dollars. Regulation 3 repeals Regulation 556c, which pertained to the allowance for an air commodore who is a medical or dental practitioner. Regulation 4 details the application of these amendments, specifying the dates from which the new rates of pay apply.
These Regulations impose specific financial obligations on the Commonwealth of Australia regarding the payment of officers within the Air Force. The changes in Regulation 1 and Regulation 2 necessitate adjustments in the active pay for various ranks, effective from the dates specified. These amendments ensure that officers are compensated according to the updated rates. The repeal of Regulation 556c in Regulation 3 removes the allowance previously provided to air commodores who are medical or dental practitioners, which means that such officers will no longer receive additional pay for their professional qualifications.
Failure to adhere to these Regulations could result in legal consequences, although the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not explicitly detailed in the text provided. Typically, non-compliance with statutory requirements can lead to legal action, including fines or other penalties as stipulated by relevant laws. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would be determined by the Air Force Act 1923-1965 or other relevant legislation. It is essential for all parties governed by these Regulations to ensure compliance to avoid any potential legal repercussions.