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STATUTORY RULES

1965 No. 58

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923-1964.*

I, THE Administrator of the Govt. of 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 8th day of May, 1965.

Administrator

By His Excellency’s Command,

(Sgd) PETER HOWSON

Minister of State for Air.

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Amendments of the Air Force Regulations†

Active pay of officers.

1.—(1.) Regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the ward “four” and inserting in its stead the word “six”.

(2.) The amendment of regulation 543 of the Air Force Regulations by the last preceding sub-regulation has effect in relation to service in the rank of flight lieutenant on and after the twenty-fifth day of June, 1964.

Rates of travelling allowance

2.—(1.) Regulation 578 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (1.) the figures “4 12 0” and “3 0 0” and inserting in their stead the figures “4 18 0” and “3 6 0” respectively.

(2.) The rates of travelling allowance specified in the table in sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 578 of the Air Force Regulations, as amended by the 1st preceding sub-regulation, in relation to officers of the rank of wing commander, chaplain second class, wing officer, flight lieutenant, chaplain fourth class or flight officer apply to travelling allowance paid or payable in accordance with that first-mentioned Sub-regulation to an officer of such a rank in respect of the twenty-fifth day of June 1964 or any subsequent day.

Reduction of rate when subsistence or quarters is provided.

3.—(1.) Regulation 590 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (8.) the figures “14 0” and “10 0” and inserting in their stead the figures “15 0” and “11 0”, respectively.

(2.) The rates of travelling allowance specified in the table in sub-regulation (8.) of regulation 590 of the Air Force Regulation, as amended by the last preceding sub-regulation, in relation to officers of the rank of wing commander, chaplain second class, wing officer, flight lieutenant,

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 20 May, 1965.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161 as amended to date. For previous amendment of the Air Force Regulation see footnote † to statutory Rules 1965, No. 9, and see also Statutory Rules 1965, Nos. 9 and 10.

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chaplain fourth class or flight officer apply to travelling allowance paid or payable in accordance with that first-mentioned sub-regulation to an officer of such a rank in respect of the twenty-fifth day of June, 1964, or any subsequent day.

Education allowance.

4.—(1.)Regulation 634 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by adding at the end of sub-regulation (2.) the words “or in another locality that the Air Board approves

(2.) Regulation 634 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (3.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(3.) The amount of education allowance payable to a married member in respect of the attendance of his child at a school is—

(a) for each complete school year or for a part of a school year for which the child attends the school as a boarder—such amount, not exceeding Four hundred and thirty pounds, as the Air Board considers reasonable having regard to the expenses incurred by the member in respect of or incidental to the attendance of the child at the school during the period and the other circumstances of the particular case;

(b) for each complete school term that the child attends the school otherwise than as a boarder—an amount of Seventy-three pounds six shilling and eight pence; or

(c) for a period less than a complete school term that the child attends the school otherwise than as a boarder—such amount not exceeding Seventy-three pounds six shillings and eight pence, as the Air Board considers reasonable having regard to the circumstances of the particular case.”.

(3.) Regulation 634 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—

“(6.) Where—

(a) education allowance is payable under this regulation in respect of the attendance of a child at a school; and

(b) the child attains the age of eighteen years after the commencement of a school year and before the end of that school year,

the child shall for the purposes of this regulation, be deemed to be under the age of eighteen years during the whole of that school year.”.

(4.) Education allowance is payable in accordance with the provisions of regulation 634 of the Air Force Regulations as amended by the last three preceding sub-regulation in respect of the attendance of a child at a school on and after the third day of September, 1964.

Allowances and other benefits.

5. Regulation 647 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the word “Reserve” and inserting in its stead the words “Citizen Air Force”.

Issue of uniforms and necessaries.

6. Regulation 648 of the Air Force Regulation is amended by inserting by inserting is sub-regulation (2.) after the words “an officer” the words “or a warrant officer”.

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1965 No. 58, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1964, were introduced to amend various provisions within the Air Force Regulations. Enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aimed to address specific issues concerning the active pay of officers, their travelling allowances, and other benefits. The amendments included adjustments to the rates of active pay and travelling allowances, the introduction of new criteria for education allowances, and modifications to the issuance of uniforms and necessaries. The overarching policy objective was to ensure that the allowances and benefits provided to Air Force officers were aligned with the evolving needs and circumstances of their service.

Scope and Application

The Air Force Regulations 1965, made under the Air Force Act 1923-1964, apply to officers and warrant officers within the Australian Defence Force's Air Force, particularly those in the rank of flight lieutenant, wing commander, chaplain second class, wing officer, chaplain fourth class, or flight officer. The regulations address various allowances and benefits, including active pay, travelling allowance, and education allowance, with specific amendments effective from the 25th of June 1964. Geographically, these regulations apply within the Commonwealth of Australia, governing the terms and conditions of service for Air Force personnel across the nation. The scope of the Act is further extended through subordinate instruments, which can modify or elaborate on the provisions set out in the main Act, thereby ensuring that the regulations remain responsive to changing circumstances and needs within the Air Force.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of these Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923-1964 (referred to as the "Air Force Regulations") include amendments to Regulation 543, 578, 590, 634, and 647, which primarily concern the active pay of officers, rates of travelling allowance, reduction of rate when subsistence or quarters is provided, education allowance, and allowances and other benefits. Regulation 543 is amended to adjust the active pay of officers in the rank of flight lieutenant, effective from June 25, 1964. Regulation 578 modifies the rates of travelling allowance for officers of certain ranks, with the changes effective from the same date. Regulation 590 revises the reduction rate of travelling allowance when subsistence or quarters is provided, again effective from June 25, 1964. Regulation 634 introduces new provisions for education allowance, including the payment of such allowances in another locality approved by the Air Board, and specifies the maximum amounts payable for boarders and non-boarders. Additionally, it includes provisions for the age of the child in relation to the payment of education allowance. Regulation 647 updates the term from "Reserve" to "Citizen Air Force" in relation to allowances and other benefits. Finally, Regulation 648 allows warrant officers to be issued uniforms and necessaries. These Regulations impose several obligations and requirements on the parties governed by them. For instance, they require the adjustment of active pay for flight lieutenants and other officers, ensuring that the updated rates of travelling allowance are applied from the specified date. The new provisions for education allowance mean that the Air Board must now consider and approve payments for schooling in other localities, as well as determine the maximum amounts payable for boarders and non-boarders. Additionally, the term "Citizen Air Force" replaces "Reserve" in the context of allowances and benefits, which may necessitate changes in administrative processes and communication. The Regulations also outline specific consequences and penalties for non-compliance with the amended provisions. While the document does not explicitly state penalties for breaches, it is understood that failure to adhere to these updated regulations could result in legal consequences, potentially including fines or other administrative actions. The precise nature and extent of these penalties would typically be defined in the overarching Air Force Act 1923-1964 or other relevant legislation, but the Regulations themselves establish the framework within which compliance is mandatory.

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