Statutory Rules
1976 No. 191
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 Thirty-first
day of August, 1976.
John R. Kerr
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence.
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Amendments of the Air Force Regulations†
Air Cadets.
1. Regulation 97 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following sub-regulations:—
“ (1) Subject to sub-regulation (1a), a person who has attained the age of 16 years may be enlisted in the Permanent Air Force as an Air Cadet.
“ (1a) A person who has attained the age of 16 years but has not attained the age of 18 years shall not be enlisted as an Air Cadet under sub-regulation (1) unless he produces the consent in writing of one of his parents or of any other person responsible for his care and well-being to his so enlisting.”.
Rental for garage.
2. Regulation 571g of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following sub-regulation:—
“ (1) Where garage accommodation capable of being secured by locking is provided for a member by the Commonwealth, the rental for that accommodation shall be 5 cents per day.”.
Vehicle allowance.
3. Regulation 606 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting the word “ mileage ” and substituting the word “ vehicle ”.
Dental treatment for members.
4. Regulation 630 of the Air Force Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (5) the word “ Australia ” and substituting the words “ the Commonwealth ”.
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* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 2 September 1976.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Air Force Regulations see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1976, No. 6 and see also Statutory Rules 1976, Nos. 6, 10, 60 and 128.
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5. Schedule 2 to the Air Force Regulations is amended— Schedule 2.
(a) by omitting from the heading to the second column of the table headed “ (i) Modifications” the word “ Section ” and substituting the word “ Provision ”;
(b) by inserting in that table before each reference to a section by number in the second column of that table the word “ Section ”;
(c) by inserting in that table after item (c) the following item:—
“(ca) | Section 41 ................ | Omit from the proviso the word ‘ miles ’ and substitute the word ‘ kilometres ’;”; and |
(d) by adding at the end of that table the following item:—
“: (s) | Fourth Schedule............. | Omit the words ‘ Feet. Inches ’. “. |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 191, issued under the authority of the Air Force Act 1923, were enacted to amend various provisions within the Air Force Regulations. The purpose of these regulations is to update and refine the operational and administrative aspects of the Australian Air Force, ensuring that the rules governing its members and operations are current and effective. The policy objective behind these amendments is to provide clear and updated guidelines for the enlistment and care of Air Force members, as well as to address specific administrative issues such as rental for garage accommodation, vehicle allowances, and the provision of dental treatment. Enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, these regulations aim to maintain the efficiency and order within the Air Force, reflecting contemporary standards and requirements.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1976 No. 191, made under the Air Force Act 1923, pertains to amendments to the Air Force Regulations. These regulations apply to various aspects of the Air Force, including enlistment of Air Cadets, rental for garage accommodation, vehicle allowances for members, and dental treatment provisions. The amended regulations specifically affect individuals who are eligible for enlistment as Air Cadets, requiring parental consent for those under 18 years of age, and modify the rental rates for garage accommodation provided by the Commonwealth. Additionally, the regulations update the terminology related to vehicle allowances and dental treatment to reflect more precise terms, such as substituting 'vehicle' for 'mileage' and 'the Commonwealth' for 'Australia'. These amendments extend to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, thereby impacting all members of the Air Force across Australia. No specific exclusions or exemptions are noted within the text, though the regulations are designed to refine administrative practices within the Air Force. The application of these regulations is further extended through subordinate instruments, ensuring consistency and clarity in their enforcement.
Key Provisions
The main provisions of the Statutory Rules 1976 No. 191 amend various sections of the Air Force Regulations under the Air Force Act 1923. Firstly, Regulation 97 (1) now states that a person who has reached the age of 16 may be enlisted in the Permanent Air Force as an Air Cadet, provided that if they have not reached 18, they must obtain written consent from a parent or guardian (Reg. 97(1a)). Secondly, Regulation 571g(1) specifies that the daily rental for garage accommodation provided by the Commonwealth is now 5 cents. Thirdly, Regulation 606 has been amended to change the term "mileage" to "vehicle", which may affect the allowances related to vehicle use. Fourthly, Regulation 630(5) has been updated to change the term "Australia" to "the Commonwealth", likely affecting the scope of dental treatment provisions for members. Finally, Schedule 2 has been modified to adjust references to sections and to change measurements from miles to kilometres in certain provisions.
These amendments impose several obligations and requirements on the parties involved. The enlistment of Air Cadets under 18 now requires parental or guardian consent, ensuring that those under 18 are properly supervised and informed about their enlistment. The change in rental rates for garage accommodation provided by the Commonwealth affects financial obligations for members who use these facilities. The substitution of "vehicle" for "mileage" in Regulation 606 might alter the basis for calculating vehicle allowances, potentially affecting entitlements related to vehicle use. The update from "Australia" to "the Commonwealth" in Regulation 630(5) may modify the scope of dental treatment provisions, affecting where and how dental services are provided to members. Lastly, the adjustments in Schedule 2 ensure consistency and accuracy in the referencing and measurement of various provisions within the regulations.
The Regulations do not explicitly state any new offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches. However, failure to comply with these amended regulations, such as enlisting without proper consent for minors or not adhering to the updated rental rates, could result in administrative or disciplinary actions under the Air Force Act 1923. The specific penalties for such breaches would depend on the nature and severity of the non-compliance, as outlined in the overarching legislation.