STATUTORY RULES
1971 No. 169
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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 sixteenth day of December, 1971.
Paul Hasluck
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
(Sgd.) TOM DRAKE-BROCKMAN
Minister of State for Air.
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Amendment of the Air Force Regulation†
Consolidated rates of pay.
1. Regulation 544 of the Air Force Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “Sixteen thousand three hundred and ninety-seven dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Eighteen thousand eight hundred and ninety-one dollars”;
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “Thirteen thousand eight-hundred and twenty dollars” and inserting in their stead the words “Fifteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars”; and
(c) by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (3.) the figures “15,108” (in the second column) and inserting in their stead the figures “17,385”.
Transitional.
2. The rates of active pay provided, for in regulation 544 of the Air Force Regulations as amended by these Regulations apply to and in relation to service of an Air Vice-Marshal or an Air Commodore in the Air Force on and after the fourth day of November, 1971.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Air Force Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1971. No. 50; and see also Statutory Rules 1951, Nos. 50, 78 and 121.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 169, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1965, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council, specifically to amend the Air Force Regulations concerning consolidated rates of pay for Air Force officers. These regulations were published in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12 December 1971, reflecting the amendments to the existing pay rates for Air Vice-Marshals and Air Commodores, effective from 4 November 1971. The objective was to update the remuneration structure to reflect changes in the economic and fiscal environment, ensuring that the pay scales remained competitive and reflective of the roles and responsibilities of these officers within the Air Force. This legislative action was taken by the Federal Executive Council on the advice of the Minister of State for Air, underscoring the importance of maintaining adequate compensation for personnel in the Australian Defence Force.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1971 No. 169, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1965, amend the consolidated rates of pay for Air Vice-Marshals and Air Commodores within the Australian Air Force. These regulations adjust the monetary compensation for these ranks, updating their pay scales in alignment with the amendments specified in the Air Force Regulations. The changes, which come into effect on and after 4 November 1971, are applicable to individuals serving in these ranks within the Air Force. The adjustments are limited to the specified rates of active pay, and no other aspects of the Air Force Regulations are altered by these amendments. The application of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth, governing the compensation structure for specified ranks within the Australian Air Force.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Statutory Rules 1971 No. 169 involve amendments to the Air Force Regulations concerning consolidated rates of pay. Specifically, regulation 544 has been altered to adjust the pay rates for certain ranks within the Air Force. For instance, sub-regulation (1) now specifies a pay rate of eighteen thousand eight hundred and ninety-one dollars for an Air Vice-Marshal, up from sixteen thousand three hundred and ninety-seven dollars. Similarly, sub-regulation (2) adjusts the pay rate for an Air Commodore to fifteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine dollars, up from thirteen thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars. Furthermore, the figures in the table of sub-regulation (3) have been updated from fifteen thousand one hundred and eight dollars to seventeen thousand three hundred and eighty-five dollars.
These amendments impose new pay rates on the Air Force for specific ranks, effective from the fourth day of November, 1971. The new rates must be adhered to when calculating the active pay for Air Vice-Marshals and Air Commodores. This ensures that these personnel are compensated according to the revised rates, reflecting changes in their respective ranks and responsibilities. The transitional provision clarifies that these new rates apply to service rendered on or after the specified date, providing a clear timeline for implementation.
Failure to comply with the amended pay rates could potentially lead to disputes or financial discrepancies among the affected personnel. Although the document does not explicitly state offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, it is implied that adherence to these new rates is mandatory. Any breach might result in legal or administrative repercussions, as the regulations are made under the authority of the Air Force Act 1923-1965. While specific penalties are not detailed in the text, non-compliance with statutory regulations can typically lead to fines, legal action, or other disciplinary measures as prescribed by relevant laws.