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STATUTORY RULES

1969 No. 116

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 eighth day of August, 1969.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency's Command,

Minister of State for Air.

Amendments of the Air Force Regulations†

Chaplains precedence.

1. Regulation 51 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Length of Service	Corresponding Rank
Not less than 20 years..........................................	Group Captain
Less than 20 years but not less than 14 years...........................	Wing Commander
Less than 14 years but not less than 4 years............................	Squadron Leader
Less than 4 years.............................................	Flight Lieutenant

Active pay of Officers.

2.—(1.) Regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Rank and Service	Rate per day
	$
Group Captain—
On appointment...............................................	23.01
After 2 years' service in rank ......................................	23.58
After 4 years' service in rank.......................................	24.13
After 6 years' service in rank.......................................	24.69
Wing Commander—
On appointment..............................................	20.40
After 2 years' service in rank......................................	20.96
After 4 years' service in rank......................................	21.52
After 6 years' service in rank......................................	22.08

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No, 161 as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Air Force Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1969, No. 3, and see also Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 3 and

19452/69—Price 8c 10/31.7.1969

Rank and Service	Rate per day
	$
Squadron Leader—
On appointment—
Officer in receipt of increment for having had 12 years' service in rank of Flight Lieutenant	16.86
Other Officer................................................	16.68
After 1 year's service in rank......................................	17.24
After 2 years' service in rank......................................	17.80
After 3 years' service in rank......................................	18.35
After 4 years' service in rank......................................	18.92
After 6 years' service in rank......................................	19.47
Flight Lieutenant—
On appointment..............................................	12.39
After 1 year's service in rank......................................	12.95
After 2 years' in service rank......................................	13.51
After 3 years' service in rank......................................	14.07
After 4 years' service in rank......................................	14.63
After 5 years' service in rank......................................	15.18
After 6 years' service in rank......................................	15.74
After 8 years' in service rank......................................	16.30
After 12 years' service in rank.....................................	16.86
Flying Officer—
On appointment..............................................	9.81
After 2 years' service in rank......................................	10.82
After 4 years' service in rank......................................	11.38
Pilot Officer................................................	8.94

(2.) Regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting the table in sub-regulation (9.) and inserting in its stead the following table:—

Rank and Service	Rate per day
	$
Group Officer—
On appointment...............................................	15.59
After 2 years' service in rank.......................................	15.96
After 4 years' service in rank.......................................	16.33
After 6 years' service in rank.......................................	16.71
Wing Officer—
On appointment...............................................	13.85
After 2 years' service in rank.......................................	14.22
After 4 years' service in rank.......................................	14.59
After 6 years' service in rank.......................................	14.96
Squadron Officer—
On appointment...............................................	11.36
After 1 year's service in rank.......................................	11.74
After 2 years' service in rank.......................................	12.11
After 3 years' service in rank.......................................	12.48
After 4 years' service in rank.......................................	12.86
After 6 years' service in rank.......................................	13.23

Rank and Service	Rate per day
	$
Flight Officer—
On appointment...............................................	8.50
After 1 year's service in rank.......................................	8.88
After 2 years' service in rank.......................................	9.25
After 3 years' service in rank.......................................	9.62
After 4 years' service in rank.......................................	9.99
After 5 years' service in rank.......................................	10.37
After 6 years' service in rank ......................................	10.74
Section Officer—
On appointment...............................................	6.78
After 2 years' service in rank.......................................	7.46
After 4 years' service in rank.......................................	7.84

Application.

3. The rates of pay provided for in regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations as amended by regulation 2 of these Regulations apply in respect of service in the Air Force on and after the third day of July, 1969.

Printed for the Government of the Commonwealth by W. G. Murray at the

Government Printing Office, Canberra

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1969 No. 116, titled "Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1965," was enacted to amend certain regulations concerning the Australian Air Force. This legislation was introduced to address the need for updated regulations regarding the precedence of chaplains and the active pay of officers within the Air Force. The enactment was made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, on the eighth day of August, 1969. The policy objective of these regulations is to ensure that the remuneration and precedence of Air Force officers are fair and reflective of their service and rank, thereby maintaining morale and discipline within the Air Force.

Scope and Application

The Air Force Regulations 1969, enacted under the Air Force Act 1923-1965, apply to officers serving within the Australian Defence Force's Air Force component. This statutory instrument sets out amendments to the existing Air Force Regulations, primarily focusing on adjustments to the active pay rates for officers based on their rank and length of service. The updated pay scales are effective from July 3, 1969, and the changes apply to all officers serving in the Air Force from that date onwards. These regulations cover all officers within the specified ranks, irrespective of their specific roles or geographic locations within Australia. The legislation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, implying that the amended pay rates apply universally to all officers within the designated ranks. While the primary focus of these regulations is on pay scales, they do not extend their application beyond this particular aspect of service conditions.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations pertain to amendments of the Air Force Regulations, particularly concerning the precedence of chaplains and the active pay of officers. Regulation 1 amends Regulation 51 of the Air Force Regulations by replacing the table in sub-regulation (2) with a new table that details the length of service corresponding to specific ranks. Regulation 2, in turn, amends Regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations by replacing the tables in sub-regulations (1) and (9) with new tables that set out the rates of pay for various ranks and service durations. Regulation 3 specifies that the amended pay rates apply to service in the Air Force from 3 July 1969 onwards. The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations concern the adjustment of rank precedence and the revision of pay scales for Air Force officers. Regulation 1 updates the precedence of chaplains based on their length of service, ensuring that they are appropriately ranked within the Air Force hierarchy. Regulation 2 revises the pay rates for officers based on their rank and length of service, ensuring that compensation reflects both rank and tenure. These Regulations necessitate that the Air Force adhere to the new precedence and pay structures, and they provide clear guidelines for determining the appropriate rank and pay scale for officers. In terms of offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, these Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties. However, any failure to comply with the new precedence and pay structures could potentially lead to administrative or disciplinary actions within the Air Force. Non-compliance might result in officers being incorrectly ranked or compensated, leading to grievances or disputes. While the Regulations themselves do not specify maximum penalties, any breaches could be addressed under broader military law or administrative policies, which may include reprimands, financial adjustments, or other corrective measures.

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