Statutory Rules
1978 No. 225
REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL 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.
Dated this sixteenth day of November 1978.
ZELMAN COWEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
J. E. McLEAY
Minister of State for Construction for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence
AMENDMENTS OF THE AIR FORCE REGULATIONS!
Allowances payable in respect of authorized journey
1. Regulation 579 of the Air Force Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting the table in paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following table:
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
| Amount for capital city— | Amount other than for capital city— | Amount for capital city— | Amount other than for capital city— |
Meal | Air Commodore or any higher rank | Air Commodore or any higher rank | Group Captain or any lower rank | Group Captain or any lower rank |
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
Breakfast........ | 4.25 | 3.60 | 3.40 | 3.10 |
Lunch.......... | 5.90 | 4.40 | 3.40 | 3.10 |
Dinner.......... | 8.05 | 6.30 | 6.90 | 5.70 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 November 1978.
† Statutory Rules 1927 No. 161 as amended to date. For previous amendments see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1978 No. 23 and see also Statutory Rules 1978 Nos. 23, 61, 71, 78, 89, 162, 181 and 198.
(b) by omitting the table in paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2) and substituting the following table:
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
Amount for capital city—Air Commodore or any higher rank | Amount other than for capital city—Air Commodore or any higher rank | Amount for capital city—Group Captain or any lower rank | Amount other than for capital city—Group Captain or any lower rank |
$ | $ | $ | $ |
26.15 | 18.60 | 20.90 | 16.05 |
(c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3) “ $4.30 ” and substituting “ $4.65 ”; and
(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (3) “ $3.50 ” and substituting “ $3.75 ”.
2. The Air Force Regulations as amended by these Regulations Application apply in relation to an authorized journey, within the meaning of Division 7 of Part XI of those Regulations, or part of an authorized journey, made after 17 August 1978.
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Overview
The Air Force Regulations 1978 were enacted by the Governor-General under the authority of the Air Force Act 1923. These regulations were established to amend existing provisions concerning allowances payable for authorized journeys undertaken by members of the Australian Air Force. The objective was to ensure that the monetary values reflected the prevailing economic conditions and to provide clarity and consistency in the application of these allowances. The enacting body was the Federal Executive Council, acting on the advice of the Minister of State for Defence. The amendments were designed to address the need for updated financial figures that accurately reflected the cost of living and operational requirements within and outside capital cities.
Scope and Application
The Air Force Regulations, amended by Statutory Rules 1978 No. 225, apply to members of the Australian Air Force who undertake authorized journeys. These Regulations specifically address the financial allowances payable for meals during these journeys, distinguishing between capital city locations and other areas. The Regulations cover meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, adjusting the rates for different ranks, specifically Air Commodores and Group Captains, and their subordinates. Furthermore, the Regulations were enacted to apply to journeys made after 17 August 1978, ensuring that the new meal rates are implemented from that date. These Regulations are subordinate instruments under the Air Force Act 1923 and are intended to provide clear guidelines on financial allowances related to authorised journeys within the Air Force.
Key Provisions
The primary sections of these Regulations, specifically sections 1 and 2, amend Regulation 579 of the Air Force Regulations. Section 1(a) to (d) revises the table in sub-regulation (1) and (2) of Regulation 579, providing updated rates for allowances payable in respect of authorised journeys for Air Commodores and Group Captains, among other ranks, in both capital cities and other locations. It also adjusts the rates for meal allowances under sub-regulation (3). These amendments apply to authorised journeys made after 17 August 1978, as outlined in section 2.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved, primarily ensuring that the updated allowances are correctly applied and adhered to for authorised journeys within the Air Force. This includes the requirement for accurate calculation and payment of allowances based on the new rates specified in the amended tables. These obligations are crucial for maintaining consistency and fairness in the compensation provided to Air Force personnel for authorised journeys.
For breaches of the provisions outlined in these Regulations, the consequences can include both civil and criminal penalties. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within the provided text, under the broader Air Force Act 1923 and associated regulations, breaches can lead to penalties such as fines or other sanctions. The exact nature and severity of the penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the applicable laws at the time.